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**Palf70Step** · 08-27-2005, 05:41 PM

Knock off a few things yesterday and today. Spent yesterday and most of this morning cleaning out the roof and drip rail seams of whatever the heck they put in there. I think the original owner helped GM a bit in this area. But I got it all striped out and cleaned up the door seal area on the passenger door of it's 30 year old glue and stuff. Nice an clean, no real rust, but now I have it coated with the Esatwood stuff. Man that seam between the top and rear poetion of the cab is a real &^%$#.

**Palf70Step** · 08-27-2005, 05:45 PM

I was also able to finish cleaning up and shoot my bare metal fenders. I still need to clean up and shoot the eastwood on the inner side of the step fenders, but at least all my other work won't tarnish any more.

Of course after all this, I have to batten down the hatches in preparation for Katrina. Wish I had a bigger shop. Almost through with that stuff. I'll take care of a few minor things tomorrow.

**hilljob26** · 08-27-2005, 05:52 PM

lookin great,thats the part i hate,but what the heck,ya gotta do what ya gotta do

krue · 08-27-2005, 06:00 PM

Looks good Bill, ya'll gonna try to ride it out or are you gonna do the smart thing and run?

**hotrodmtodd** · 08-27-2005, 07:38 PM

Bill,
You take care of yourself and the family. Let us know that everything is OK when things "blow over". This would have been a good time for a PA vacation. You'll be in our prayers brother. Mike

**Palf70Step** · 08-27-2005, 08:11 PM

Krue as of this moment, we are planning on staying here. Looks like we'll get some, but it appears New Orleans area is gonna get the worse.

HottrodTodd, PA would be good about now, but I don't think the Boss would approve

krue · 08-27-2005, 08:16 PM

Just remember, the last few storms have veered east of the projected track at the last minute. Be careful

**Palf70Step** · 08-27-2005, 08:40 PM

Don't worry, I'm a chicken.....the GMC will be flying eastward or I shelter on the base.

71-longbed · 08-27-2005, 10:02 PM

Looks great bill .. i've been using that eastwood rust encapsulator as well .. on the my door, bedside, rockers and floor pan to stop the rust in its tracks .. i've been brushing mine on though ... i use alittle bit at a time .. seems to get thick quick in this heat

shifty · 08-27-2005, 11:27 PM

nice one!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-28-2005, 12:55 AM

Glad to see some work getting done some where looks good.. Stay safe....

tomatocity · 08-28-2005, 02:44 AM

Looks very good. Soon I will be doing the same thing. May I ask what you used to remove the crud out of the gutters and roof seam? did you have surface rust to start with?

**Palf70Step** · 08-28-2005, 08:08 AM

tomatocity - I used a stripping wheel and wire brush wheel on my electric drill. I also used a drywall knife for getting into the groves real well. And no I was lucky, I had no real rust in this area. It was starting to on the rear seam, that's why I wanted to clean it out and get it coated .

GMCjunkie · 08-28-2005, 08:15 AM

Bill, looks great. Is the Eastwood poduct better than the Por15?? I havent had that great of luck with the por15, it dont do well with the humidity i think.

BET68 · 08-28-2005, 09:59 AM

BILL, COME ON UP TO WNC,WE MAY GET A LITTLE RAIN BUT THAT ALL. BTW THE TRUCKS LOOKING GOOD.

krue · 08-28-2005, 10:29 AM

Bill after looking at a satellite pic of Katrina, it's gonna bust our ass no matter where it hits. That mutha is HUGE!!!

**Palf70Step** · 08-28-2005, 11:57 AM

Jodie, the Eastwood is a whole lot easier to put on spray or brushing. Too me you still need good prep, but not nearly the exacting required for POR. Long term, I dunno. It is supposed to be good, but we'll see.

Krue...Be safe up there guy, you are going to get hit nearly as bad as us.

shifty · 08-28-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCjunkie

Bill, looks great. Is the Eastwood poduct better than the Por15?? I havent had that great of luck with the por15, it dont do well with the humidity i think.

POR15 doesn't handle sunlight well and humidity will make it harden up quick when you're applying it.

Putter · 08-28-2005, 05:16 PM

Looks pretty good. Just hope KATRINA doesn't mess it up. We are standing by in Jackson. Hopefully we will just get wet!!!!!!!!!!

08-27-2005, 05:41 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Calm B4 the Storm Knock off a few things yesterday and today. Spent yesterday and most of this morning cleaning out the roof and drip rail seams of whatever the heck they put in there. I think the original owner helped GM a bit in this area. But I got it all striped out and cleaned up the door seal area on the passenger door of it's 30 year old glue and stuff. Nice an clean, no real rust, but now I have it coated with the Esatwood stuff. Man that seam between the top and rear poetion of the cab is a real &^%$#. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-27-2005, 05:45 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	I was also able to finish cleaning up and shoot my bare metal fenders. I still need to clean up and shoot the eastwood on the inner side of the step fenders, but at least all my other work won't tarnish any more. Of course after all this, I have to batten down the hatches in preparation for Katrina. Wish I had a bigger shop. Almost through with that stuff. I'll take care of a few minor things tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-27-2005 at 05:45 PM.

08-27-2005, 05:52 PM	#3
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08-27-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks good Bill, ya'll gonna try to ride it out or are you gonna do the smart thing and run? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-27-2005, 07:38 PM	#5
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Be Careful Bill Bill, You take care of yourself and the family. Let us know that everything is OK when things "blow over". This would have been a good time for a PA vacation. You'll be in our prayers brother. Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

08-27-2005, 08:11 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Krue as of this moment, we are planning on staying here. Looks like we'll get some, but it appears New Orleans area is gonna get the worse. HottrodTodd, PA would be good about now, but I don't think the Boss would approve __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-27-2005, 08:16 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Just remember, the last few storms have veered east of the projected track at the last minute. Be careful __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-27-2005, 08:40 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Don't worry, I'm a chicken.....the GMC will be flying eastward or I shelter on the base. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-27-2005, 10:02 PM	#9
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Looks great bill .. i've been using that eastwood rust encapsulator as well .. on the my door, bedside, rockers and floor pan to stop the rust in its tracks .. i've been brushing mine on though ... i use alittle bit at a time .. seems to get thick quick in this heat __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

08-27-2005, 11:27 PM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	nice one! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-28-2005, 12:55 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Glad to see some work getting done some where looks good.. Stay safe.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-28-2005, 02:44 AM	#12
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Looks very good. Soon I will be doing the same thing. May I ask what you used to remove the crud out of the gutters and roof seam? did you have surface rust to start with? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-28-2005, 08:08 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	tomatocity - I used a stripping wheel and wire brush wheel on my electric drill. I also used a drywall knife for getting into the groves real well. And no I was lucky, I had no real rust in this area. It was starting to on the rear seam, that's why I wanted to clean it out and get it coated . __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-28-2005, 08:15 AM	#14
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Bill, looks great. Is the Eastwood poduct better than the Por15?? I havent had that great of luck with the por15, it dont do well with the humidity i think. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

08-28-2005, 09:59 AM	#15
BET68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BREVARD NC Posts: 156	Storm BILL, COME ON UP TO WNC,WE MAY GET A LITTLE RAIN BUT THAT ALL. BTW THE TRUCKS LOOKING GOOD. __________________ NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:



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08-28-2005, 10:29 AM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Bill after looking at a satellite pic of Katrina, it's gonna bust our ass no matter where it hits. That mutha is HUGE!!! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-28-2005, 11:57 AM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Jodie, the Eastwood is a whole lot easier to put on spray or brushing. Too me you still need good prep, but not nearly the exacting required for POR. Long term, I dunno. It is supposed to be good, but we'll see. Krue...Be safe up there guy, you are going to get hit nearly as bad as us. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-28-2005, 05:16 PM	#19
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Looks pretty good. Just hope KATRINA doesn't mess it up. We are standing by in Jackson. Hopefully we will just get wet!!!!!!!!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

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