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What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Well my trucks old flat black was looking a little bad. (Due to body panels being changed, Bed shortening and various other things)The trucks 327 had a horrible oil pan/timing cover leak. Enough to drain the engine of its oil after 100 miles. I was going for just a daily driver good look. Not perfect. Since I was on a time constraint I think I did pretty good for just 5-7 days.
You can see what I mean in this picture. ![]() Started sanding and some body work ![]() Took the bed off( Painting it inside the garage was a mistake. Wasnt hot enough to paint so I have a lot of sanding to do.) ![]() ![]() Started the first coat on the cab/door ![]() Removed the front clip. Look how nasty it was under the hood. Was seriously embarrassed to show anyone. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Got the bed going. Looked good at first. But the 3rd or so coat didnt dry right and runned everywhere. I plan on doing it in the sun next time like the cab etc. ![]() ![]() 4th coat on the cab ![]() Started the front clip ![]() Started on the motor. Had to jack the engine out of the frame to slip the one piece oil pan gasket in.Cleaned it up a little to make it easier to work with. ![]() ![]() Got it back together and begun to get it ready for paint ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Got the front back together.(still neded some coats but was running low on time) ![]() ![]() Plasti Dipped the ugly chrome bumper( Sanded it with some 36 grit then sprayed) ![]() Still have to finish the hood. It needs a lot of work. So been driving hoodless but it's a million times better then what it was. ![]() $150 and a week of free time off work can do a lot. Oh and by the way. I used a roller to apply the satin black. Pretty damn good huh |
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
nice job
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
You are the Frugal Econo Customizor! Good show Ol' Boy.
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
I'm impressed! Looks Damn good
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
A little video of when I went to back the truck up to put the bed back on. Didnt realize a cop was on the corner. Didn't seem to care though
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Well done!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Nice job looks real good
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
you did lots of work... looks great..nice job.i like it .
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
I like it. it looks great you did a good job with very little time and money
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
I think this looks great, i cant see anything i dont like about that truck. I love the tires and wheels on there too. Nice job.
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Truck looks great! What kind of paint did you use?
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Excellent job! That's a lot of work in a short time frame. Flat black looks really nice and even more impressive that it was roll on!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Nice work! definitely an improvement...
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Looks great!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
nice job, lotta work in 1 week, I am a fan of all black
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
great work you did there, not even considering the small money invested.
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Very nice and a big difference, looks great!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
your truck looks great! i really like your wheel tire combo on there as well, nice job!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Nice job!!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
that looks good!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
looks great man
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Well I deamed my other 68 hood a complete loss. Making it into a table. But on the bright side I picked (Well had delivered) this cherry 68 hood for $85. Going to start working on it tonight. Stoked
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Darn nice!
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Re: What I did in a week spending no more then $150
Good job.
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