Project Eugene: 1949 5 window

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Well, progress has been slow this summer as I have been busy wakesurfing and building furniture/ knocking out side jobs to make money to buy more parts! The good news is that I'm back on track and getting stuff done.
Bought some engine covers. It's not a 6.0 so I need to shave that...


Steering parts finally arrived after a two month backorder. Borgeson joints and all new TRE's for safety. The connections fit like a glove!


The next big step is paint. Tricky part for me is that I have some GREAT original patina that I want to preserve, but LOTS of new sheetmetal that I replaced- so I am trying to find a balance of new paint that looks old and leaving some of the old stuff showing through. I know fauxtina is a touchy subject, but it's my truck- so everybody that doesn't like it can kick rocks.
Started by building up some layers on the brand new stuff, and you can see the original patina on the fenders in the back.




Then we spray on the blue/ green and wet sand a LOT until we feel like we have the right amount of old showing through, and spray on the matte clear.


Rear Fenders:








I knocked out the front fenders and hood this last weekend, and the cab/ doors are this weekend's project.






With Emblems:




Air ride parts are trickling in- so once paint is done we will start picking at that. Still lots to do, but feels good to be moving forward again!