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northcountry67 · 01-24-2006, 01:41 PM

I know I posted last week that my cab would be in the booth and I would post photos, but due to a number of problems in the shop and our beatiful MN weather, I was scheduled to paint this morning but was unable (unwilling) to make the 60 mile drive to the school in a blizzard. I did however manage to get a couple photos of my instructor's 69 4X4 cab after we set it on his frame.

And here is my 67 cab waiting in line for the booth. I chose a 1974 Ford pickup baby blue.

jsbgump · 01-24-2006, 02:06 PM

What color is the blue on your instructors truck??? I am planin on usin a midnight metalic blue on mine

northcountry67 · 01-24-2006, 02:14 PM

I'm not sure, but I'll get the info tomorrow and post it for you. I was surprised to find that he used a single stage paint.

jsbgump · 01-24-2006, 02:19 PM

ok thanks that color is sweet

67sub · 01-24-2006, 04:43 PM

You truck should look good 1974 Ford pickup baby blue - other wise known as smurf butt blue. I like that color,infact I had a 74 ford pickup that color.

49studebaker · 01-24-2006, 05:58 PM

I rather like the idea of single stage paint. Seems to be easier to maintain if the truck will be driven a lot. Easier to spray on, I don't have much experience, and easier to repair once the dings and scratches start to appear. Just the opinion of a novice!

northcountry67 · 01-25-2006, 12:01 PM

Here is the information on the paint my instructor used on his truck. It is a 2004 Nissan B17 or PPG #6176 sprayed over a black sealer. This paint is not listed at the paint store as a SS paint. It can be purchased and sprayed in BC/CC or have the store contact PPG and get the formula to make it a SS. Sometimes it is hard to spray a metalic SS, but this went on very nice as a SS.

JRB · 01-25-2006, 12:11 PM

I like that color!!! I have been looking at Gaurds Red to paint my 69 Short Step but it seems that everything out there is red. I have a Gray/Black interior so I could just about paint it any color. Guess I need to get the creative juices flowing. Nice job on the cab.
JRB

Frizzle Fry · 01-25-2006, 01:13 PM

I love that Blue. I'm going to do some flavor of midnight blue myself. Probably a Porsche/Audi color.

JRB do that 69 in Siver!

jsbgump · 01-25-2006, 09:50 PM

Now we just need some better pics with better lighting

northcountry67 · 01-25-2006, 11:10 PM

You forget that I am in northern MN. The ground is snow covered and it is damned cold. I have to take the photos indoors with poor lighting, but check out my new post of my cab with the baby blue. I took these photos in the booth where there was some lighting. I'll get some better outdoor photos this spring (June) when the temps hit 40 +.

01-24-2006, 01:41 PM	#1
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Paint booth time I know I posted last week that my cab would be in the booth and I would post photos, but due to a number of problems in the shop and our beatiful MN weather, I was scheduled to paint this morning but was unable (unwilling) to make the 60 mile drive to the school in a blizzard. I did however manage to get a couple photos of my instructor's 69 4X4 cab after we set it on his frame. And here is my 67 cab waiting in line for the booth. I chose a 1974 Ford pickup baby blue.

01-24-2006, 02:06 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Paint booth time What color is the blue on your instructors truck??? I am planin on usin a midnight metalic blue on mine __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-24-2006, 02:14 PM	#3
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Paint booth time I'm not sure, but I'll get the info tomorrow and post it for you. I was surprised to find that he used a single stage paint.

01-24-2006, 02:19 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Paint booth time ok thanks that color is sweet __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-24-2006, 04:43 PM	#5
67sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: D/FW TX Posts: 430	Re: Paint booth time You truck should look good 1974 Ford pickup baby blue - other wise known as smurf butt blue. I like that color,infact I had a 74 ford pickup that color. __________________ 2004 Kawasaki KLR Always looking for a cheap driver

01-24-2006, 05:58 PM	#6
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Paint booth time I rather like the idea of single stage paint. Seems to be easier to maintain if the truck will be driven a lot. Easier to spray on, I don't have much experience, and easier to repair once the dings and scratches start to appear. Just the opinion of a novice! __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

01-25-2006, 12:01 PM	#7
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Paint booth time Here is the information on the paint my instructor used on his truck. It is a 2004 Nissan B17 or PPG #6176 sprayed over a black sealer. This paint is not listed at the paint store as a SS paint. It can be purchased and sprayed in BC/CC or have the store contact PPG and get the formula to make it a SS. Sometimes it is hard to spray a metalic SS, but this went on very nice as a SS.

01-25-2006, 12:11 PM	#8
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Paint booth time I like that color!!! I have been looking at Gaurds Red to paint my 69 Short Step but it seems that everything out there is red. I have a Gray/Black interior so I could just about paint it any color. Guess I need to get the creative juices flowing. Nice job on the cab. JRB

01-25-2006, 01:13 PM	#9
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Paint booth time I love that Blue. I'm going to do some flavor of midnight blue myself. Probably a Porsche/Audi color. JRB do that 69 in Siver!

01-25-2006, 09:50 PM	#10
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Paint booth time Now we just need some better pics with better lighting __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-25-2006, 11:10 PM	#11
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Paint booth time You forget that I am in northern MN. The ground is snow covered and it is damned cold. I have to take the photos indoors with poor lighting, but check out my new post of my cab with the baby blue. I took these photos in the booth where there was some lighting. I'll get some better outdoor photos this spring (June) when the temps hit 40 +.



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