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stllookn · 06-15-2009, 03:33 PM

I feel like I never get anything done on my truck so I have to post whenever I finish a stage of this "never-ending" painting project. Finished the inside of the box on my 50th Anniversary Big Block Longhorn. Now moving on to Phase 3 - Exterior BC/CC.

Yes the wood was painted from the factory so it is going back to stock!

my67chevytruck · 06-15-2009, 03:35 PM

looks sweet Mike...

**Hart_Rod** · 06-15-2009, 03:41 PM

Looks great Mike. When you get a chance can you send me the paint code? One day I plan on repainting my 50th and would like to have this on file. Thanks

R/

stllookn · 06-15-2009, 05:55 PM

Rob, It does not look nearly as nice as it does in the full resolution pics. The paint is PPG 23048 Anniversary Gold Poly. I always give them the GM code 551 as well. Dodge also used the exact same color and the exact same name for some vehicles. If they mess up and print the wrong name on the label and you don't check it at the counter it can really screw with your mind when you go to mix paint the following morning!!!!! DON'T ASK! There are three numbers that can be printed on the can and invoice but the important number here is 23048!

stllookn · 06-15-2009, 06:08 PM

Hart_Rod, Another note on primer. GM used black primer under the gold and they sprayed the paint really thin. I used grey and it results in much more "pop" to the gold that most people like. If there were two trucks side by side in a truck show, somebody would be getting points deducted for not maintaining the authenticity of the restoration...LOL! You can definitely tell the difference. My Longhorn is a working truck so I don't really give a rip but it is noteworthy if you are trying to do a period correct restoration.

knsmodels · 06-15-2009, 09:03 PM

I really like the painted wood on the bed....that is how I will do it if I ever convert my truck back to wood bed .....

stllookn · 06-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Thanks...here is what I painted over (with the date stamp)...it was pretty nice but just not the same color with the black undercoat.

crm318 · 06-15-2009, 10:22 PM

I have a quick question for you stllookn. I noticed that your tailgate is covered in bedliner. Do you plan on keeping that way? The reason that i ask is because my whole bed is covered in bedliner and one day i plan on removing it and painting my bed. How do you get the stuff off?

stllookn · 06-15-2009, 11:51 PM

Hey...good eye! PO did that...and it WAS a PERFECT tailgate! I was going to leave it but decided to use another tailgate I have that is not coated. I decided to give this one to my friend whose shop I am using. He has a lined bed and it will match his. I really like the bare metal or wood on a restored truck. Mine will have a camper on it so it will NEVER see dirt or rock...I have a trailer for that. If I had a problem bed and a REAL working truck (you just blew my cover) I would line it.

I wish I knew how to remove it...I am thinking I would try a heat gun first. You might want to call Rhino Liner or one of those compaines to see what they have to say. Sorry I can't be of much help.

VA72C10 · 06-16-2009, 12:55 AM

That looks awesome. I like your choice of the extra "pop" with the grey primer. It always amazes me how the color of primer affects the topcoat.

**breeh** · 06-16-2009, 01:41 AM

The truck is looking really good Mike. Once you get that camper shined up and on there you are going to have the coolest camping rig in Washington!

72armyswbtruck · 06-16-2009, 02:23 AM

Man, your never ending project just keeps getting closer and closer to the finish.
Awesome restoration

OARNGESI · 06-16-2009, 05:05 AM

Looks great

06-15-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Slappin' More Paint On It! I feel like I never get anything done on my truck so I have to post whenever I finish a stage of this "never-ending" painting project. Finished the inside of the box on my 50th Anniversary Big Block Longhorn. Now moving on to Phase 3 - Exterior BC/CC. Yes the wood was painted from the factory so it is going back to stock! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-15-2009 at 03:36 PM.

06-15-2009, 03:35 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! looks sweet Mike... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-15-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! Looks great Mike. When you get a chance can you send me the paint code? One day I plan on repainting my 50th and would like to have this on file. Thanks R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-15-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! Rob, It does not look nearly as nice as it does in the full resolution pics. The paint is PPG 23048 Anniversary Gold Poly. I always give them the GM code 551 as well. Dodge also used the exact same color and the exact same name for some vehicles. If they mess up and print the wrong name on the label and you don't check it at the counter it can really screw with your mind when you go to mix paint the following morning!!!!! DON'T ASK! There are three numbers that can be printed on the can and invoice but the important number here is 23048! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-15-2009, 06:08 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! Hart_Rod, Another note on primer. GM used black primer under the gold and they sprayed the paint really thin. I used grey and it results in much more "pop" to the gold that most people like. If there were two trucks side by side in a truck show, somebody would be getting points deducted for not maintaining the authenticity of the restoration...LOL! You can definitely tell the difference. My Longhorn is a working truck so I don't really give a rip but it is noteworthy if you are trying to do a period correct restoration. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-15-2009, 09:03 PM	#6
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! I really like the painted wood on the bed....that is how I will do it if I ever convert my truck back to wood bed ..... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd Last edited by knsmodels; 06-15-2009 at 09:04 PM.

06-15-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! Thanks...here is what I painted over (with the date stamp)...it was pretty nice but just not the same color with the black undercoat. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-15-2009, 10:22 PM	#8
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! I have a quick question for you stllookn. I noticed that your tailgate is covered in bedliner. Do you plan on keeping that way? The reason that i ask is because my whole bed is covered in bedliner and one day i plan on removing it and painting my bed. How do you get the stuff off? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

06-15-2009, 11:51 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! Hey...good eye! PO did that...and it WAS a PERFECT tailgate! I was going to leave it but decided to use another tailgate I have that is not coated. I decided to give this one to my friend whose shop I am using. He has a lined bed and it will match his. I really like the bare metal or wood on a restored truck. Mine will have a camper on it so it will NEVER see dirt or rock...I have a trailer for that. If I had a problem bed and a REAL working truck (you just blew my cover) I would line it. I wish I knew how to remove it...I am thinking I would try a heat gun first. You might want to call Rhino Liner or one of those compaines to see what they have to say. Sorry I can't be of much help. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-15-2009 at 11:53 PM.

06-16-2009, 12:55 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! That looks awesome. I like your choice of the extra "pop" with the grey primer. It always amazes me how the color of primer affects the topcoat. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-16-2009, 01:41 AM	#11
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! The truck is looking really good Mike. Once you get that camper shined up and on there you are going to have the coolest camping rig in Washington! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

06-16-2009, 02:23 AM	#12
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! Man, your never ending project just keeps getting closer and closer to the finish. Awesome restoration __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

06-16-2009, 05:05 AM	#13
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Slappin' More Paint On It! Looks great __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger



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