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litew8 · 07-30-2013, 01:32 PM

No truck update.

My mom's.

Picture my truck there, 1971.

litew8 · 08-08-2013, 02:46 PM

A real update. Fit the doors, primed the fenders and some assembly.
Ready to edge the fenders tomorrow.

This piece was bandaged up too. Welded/fab

Some holes on driver's fender I hadn't noticed before

Oh well.
Maybe I'll put some mud flaps on some day

Zinc Black Chromate Plating. Looks good enough

Check out the engine reflection on the hood underside.
Looks like dirty harry may have put the pinstripe there for a reason.

Low Elco · 08-08-2013, 02:52 PM

Comin right along!
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litew8 · 08-08-2013, 02:58 PM

Need some advice.
Do you think we should paint the whole cab (fenders, hood, etc...) first? And the bed separate.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-08-2013, 03:45 PM

From what I've been around, as long as you mix the paint together and spray part of the truck, then save the paint, you should be fine. I know guys that paint piece by piece and you would never know it. But they are way better painters than I .

litew8 · 08-08-2013, 10:35 PM

Thanks Ryan

Lots of painting left, trying to figure the best approach. Sure seems like a lot more metal going back on than it did coming off

p.s. No cicadas were inttentionally killed in the photo shoot above. The cicada killer wasp must have gotten him before the raid got it.

**oldman3** · 08-08-2013, 11:48 PM

A lot depends on type of paint, non-metallic or metallic. At least for me. Non-metallic I've done piece by piece and no problems. With metallic I try to spray the fenders, doors, hood and cab the same day. Then bed, fenders tailgate, etc. the next. My luck with metallic is bad piece by piece on different days, even with the same can of paint, just a little difference in pressure or distants from panel has made a difference....Jim

litew8 · 08-09-2013, 03:19 PM

Thanks Jim

Didn't edge today, just scuffed the fenders.
I might seam seal some areas of the fenders first. Undecided.

Picture of how the camera sees my bench seat. You don't see the brown
area shown here when looking at it without the camera. But, this small
area is actually/partially due to the fabric beginning to fray.

The driver's side is a lot worse, but none of it has actually split, yet.

Spotted this while out and about town today. Sits nice.

litew8 · 08-13-2013, 05:08 PM

Got some more work done to the fenders. Hood up next. I'll post some pics when I get some free time.

litew8 · 08-14-2013, 02:14 AM

Edged and cleared the fenders. Turned out great!
Taped off some areas and shot 3M undercoating.

In an order:

x3

**oldman3** · 08-14-2013, 01:30 PM

Nice job looks great...Jim

litew8 · 08-14-2013, 02:49 PM

Fenders and hinges back on.

Low Elco · 08-14-2013, 02:53 PM

Lookin gooooooood!
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litew8 · 08-14-2013, 07:33 PM

litew8 · 08-15-2013, 03:27 PM

Over spray specialty tool used for fender undercoating

Hood underside scuffed, spot primed and taped off.
Ready for some 'chassis black' (no clear) - same will be used for front wheel wells.

Done.

Before

After

Other
Yard work. Weed-eating action shots.

Iowa nature.

litew8 · 08-16-2013, 04:45 PM

Got the hood primed today.

Edging it Sunday. Pics up when I get some free time.

sourkraut · 08-16-2013, 10:03 PM

Looking good, loved hunting fox squirrel when i was younger

FlammedC10 · 08-17-2013, 02:01 PM

Man I love all the detail you are putting into your build and also love the nature pics in your posts also. I had a pet squirrel named Greasy!!

mcbassin · 08-19-2013, 08:11 AM

Good progress on the fenders and hood.

litew8 · 08-20-2013, 03:51 PM

Thanks, they turned out good. Here's a variety of pics, enjoy!

PO hood ornament holes cleaned up.

Gas prices near all time low!

IA State Fair 2013

Next to where we parked.

Inside the fairgrounds

Found this in my backyard this morning.

STOCKISH · 08-20-2013, 04:05 PM

Nice progress. I really liked the variety of pics! Going to be a super nice truck when its finished.

Low Elco · 08-20-2013, 04:14 PM

Nice cut ins!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-20-2013, 04:17 PM

Nice work on your truck! I love the Iowa State Fair, but good lord you can waste a lot of money there so fast!

litew8 · 08-20-2013, 09:27 PM

Thanks

I agree with the wasting of money quickly at the fair $8 (8%) beer was the deal breaker (I can get it for $2 a can down the street)

People watching is free

litew8 · 08-21-2013, 02:12 PM

Praying mantis. Yeah, you're camo alright

Nothing to see here, it's just a leaf.

It's not alive :/

07-30-2013, 01:32 PM	#801
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" No truck update. My mom's. Picture my truck there, 1971. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-08-2013, 02:46 PM	#802
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" A real update. Fit the doors, primed the fenders and some assembly. Ready to edge the fenders tomorrow. This piece was bandaged up too. Welded/fab Some holes on driver's fender I hadn't noticed before Oh well. Maybe I'll put some mud flaps on some day Zinc Black Chromate Plating. Looks good enough Check out the engine reflection on the hood underside. Looks like dirty harry may have put the pinstripe there for a reason. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 08-08-2013 at 02:56 PM.

08-08-2013, 02:52 PM	#803
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Comin right along! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-08-2013, 02:58 PM	#804
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Need some advice. Do you think we should paint the whole cab (fenders, hood, etc...) first? And the bed separate. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-08-2013, 03:45 PM	#805
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" From what I've been around, as long as you mix the paint together and spray part of the truck, then save the paint, you should be fine. I know guys that paint piece by piece and you would never know it. But they are way better painters than I . __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-08-2013, 10:35 PM	#806
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Ryan Lots of painting left, trying to figure the best approach. Sure seems like a lot more metal going back on than it did coming off p.s. No cicadas were inttentionally killed in the photo shoot above. The cicada killer wasp must have gotten him before the raid got it. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 08-08-2013 at 10:45 PM.

08-08-2013, 11:48 PM	#807
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" A lot depends on type of paint, non-metallic or metallic. At least for me. Non-metallic I've done piece by piece and no problems. With metallic I try to spray the fenders, doors, hood and cab the same day. Then bed, fenders tailgate, etc. the next. My luck with metallic is bad piece by piece on different days, even with the same can of paint, just a little difference in pressure or distants from panel has made a difference....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-09-2013, 03:19 PM	#808
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Jim Didn't edge today, just scuffed the fenders. I might seam seal some areas of the fenders first. Undecided. Picture of how the camera sees my bench seat. You don't see the brown area shown here when looking at it without the camera. But, this small area is actually/partially due to the fabric beginning to fray. The driver's side is a lot worse, but none of it has actually split, yet. Spotted this while out and about town today. Sits nice. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-13-2013, 05:08 PM	#809
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Got some more work done to the fenders. Hood up next. I'll post some pics when I get some free time. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-14-2013, 02:14 AM	#810
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Edged and cleared the fenders. Turned out great! Taped off some areas and shot 3M undercoating. In an order: x3 __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 08-14-2013 at 02:24 AM.

08-14-2013, 01:30 PM	#811
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice job looks great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-14-2013, 02:49 PM	#812
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Fenders and hinges back on. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-14-2013, 02:53 PM	#813
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Lookin gooooooood! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-14-2013, 07:33 PM	#814
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-15-2013, 03:27 PM	#815
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Over spray specialty tool used for fender undercoating Hood underside scuffed, spot primed and taped off. Ready for some 'chassis black' (no clear) - same will be used for front wheel wells. Done. Before After Other Yard work. Weed-eating action shots. Iowa nature. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 08-15-2013 at 03:38 PM.



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08-16-2013, 04:45 PM	#816
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Got the hood primed today. Edging it Sunday. Pics up when I get some free time. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-16-2013, 10:03 PM	#817
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looking good, loved hunting fox squirrel when i was younger __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

08-17-2013, 02:01 PM	#818
FlammedC10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 21	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Man I love all the detail you are putting into your build and also love the nature pics in your posts also. I had a pet squirrel named Greasy!!

08-19-2013, 08:11 AM	#819
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Good progress on the fenders and hood. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-20-2013, 03:51 PM	#820
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks, they turned out good. Here's a variety of pics, enjoy! PO hood ornament holes cleaned up. Gas prices near all time low! IA State Fair 2013 Next to where we parked. Inside the fairgrounds Found this in my backyard this morning. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-20-2013, 04:05 PM	#821
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice progress. I really liked the variety of pics! Going to be a super nice truck when its finished. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-20-2013, 04:14 PM	#822
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice cut ins! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-20-2013, 04:17 PM	#823
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice work on your truck! I love the Iowa State Fair, but good lord you can waste a lot of money there so fast! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-20-2013, 09:27 PM	#824
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks I agree with the wasting of money quickly at the fair $8 (8%) beer was the deal breaker (I can get it for $2 a can down the street) People watching is free __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 08-20-2013 at 09:33 PM.

08-21-2013, 02:12 PM	#825
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Praying mantis. Yeah, you're camo alright Nothing to see here, it's just a leaf. It's not alive :/ __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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