Greg65 build thread

[Ta2Don]

Lovin' the progress you are making...

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Lovin' the progress you are making...

A few pics which includes one minor death. Never fails when I spray at night.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

A few pics which includes one minor death. Never fails when I spray at night.

Looking good killa!

[Bomp]

2 parts primer, one part bug killer.
Awesome
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[greg65]

I have plenty of those around the house. Come and get as many as you want.
Oh they are cheaper by the dozen.

Looks amazing Alan

[Low Elco]

You're using the wrong stuff. They're REALLY attracted to epoxy primer. How'd ya like the new stuff?
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[Jmorales3181]

Nice work Alan! Is that a 3m primer gun with the throw away fluid caps?
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[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Looking good killa!

Originally Posted by Bomp

2 parts primer, one part bug killer.
Awesome
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Originally Posted by greg65

I have plenty of those around the house. Come and get as many as you want.
Oh they are cheaper by the dozen.

Looks amazing Alan

Next time your here you can take these bugs with you.

Originally Posted by Low Elco

You're using the wrong stuff. They're REALLY attracted to epoxy primer. How'd ya like the new stuff?
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It sprays just like slick sand. Very thick. Using the PPS cups I realized I should have pulled the filter out of the lid. It was too thick to go thru the filter which created a sputter. Next time I know. I tried to use the same cup and lid to save money, but after the 4th or 5th refill the sputter really got bad. The filter was plugging up. I installed a new PPS lid and it sprayed like when I started. That's when I realized I should have removed the filter. The only difference I noticed was the smell. I did cut it with maybe a tablespoon of thinner.

Originally Posted by Jmorales3181

Nice work Alan! Is that a 3m primer gun with the throw away fluid caps?
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Good eye, you are correct. A painter gave me the gun cause he didn't like it. If my theory is correct about the sputter being caused by the filter then I will like it. The white tip is a 2.0 and the red is a 1.8. I used the white. I believe that info is correct. The only reason I knew that is that we got the new undercoating kits at work and it uses these tips.

EDIT I was wrong about the tip size. The white is 1.8. Here's a link to 3M PN 16570 on Amazon

Pics of the 3M primer gun

[Low Elco]

That cup system is so nice if you're rigged for it. I need to invest, I'm too cheap! Do you like the new powder guide coat? I love it. Keep it up!
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[flips72]

looking good alan, hope you figure out the sputter problem, I know in my gun I couldn't use the cup filter it wouldn't allow enough primer volume to spray evenly, almost like a dry spray except worse.

[greg65]

Had a chance to ride up and check out the progress Alan has made on the cab yesterday. There are a few more small areas the he wants to address and then let the blocking begin. I'm very pleased with all of his hard work.

[Bomp]

The cab is looking really good.

[coulter]

copy that^ great work

[greg65]

Thanks guys. Alan has done some really great work.
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[flips72]

wow, that looks great. I bet someone is getting excited now, glad its all coming together for you.

[greg65]

Yes I am but I keep telling myself good things come to those that wait.
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[niterider65]

lookin good alan's doin a heck of a job .. just hate the bugs at nite when trying to lay down paint or primer always have one or to that think its a good place to land and get stuck

[Dinos63]

cabs clean wow!!

[greg65]

Originally Posted by niterider65

lookin good alan's doin a heck of a job .. just hate the bugs at nite when trying to lay down paint or primer always have one or to that think its a good place to land and get stuck

Thanks. The mosquito reminded me of growing up on a lake in east Texas. Those things where everywhere.

[greg65]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

cabs clean wow!!

Thanks Dino

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by greg65

Thanks. The mosquito reminded me of growing up on a lake in east Texas. Those things where everywhere.

not sure if that's a skeeter...looks like one of those things we call skeeter-eaters,

Cab is looking good. I know it gets harder to be patient as it gets closer paint. I have a lot of patience, but even I get a little antsy when it comes to stuff like this. Good thing you have Alan, because we all know he'll take the necessary time to make sure it's exactly how you want it.


Btw, don't know if you saw the link in my build thread or this one I posted, but please let any family/friends in the Northeast Alabama area to be on the lookout:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=583365

[greg65]

Yes I agree. I could not ask for anyone better to work with. My problem is I have a lot of questions but when I get up to Alan's and see the cab my mind goes blank. Not sure if it's the wow factor or old age.

I saw the link and hate that for your Dad. If I remember there is a large salvage yard in his area. If any of my friends here anything I will let you know.
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[greg65]

No new progress on the truck on my end but I did get to play Greg's VW towing and recovery last night. My nephew's '62 had clutch problems and sits to low to fit on his Dad's trailer. it's always good to help the younger generation when needed.

[Alan's Classic]

I have to admit the super build 4:1 is hard to sand. It did set for almost a month. I don't know what it would sand like the next day. A few progress pics.

[greg65]

Very nice work Alan. I always hated the sanding phase while doing body work. I guess that's why I hang out in the parts department now.
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