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mrein3 · 10-02-2006, 09:32 PM

I'm slowly working around my truck. Doing the best I can painting a panel as I go. I did the hood and one fender last fall. I just finished changing the cab roof to white, changing out the home-made front bumper for a freshly painted 71-72 bumper, and did the other fender and both doors. If things go well I'll do the box next year. Oh and the straight, extra tailgate I purchased a few years ago.
Before, after and after pictures below. Note that all the paint and body work was done by me. I work in an un-heated shop with no paint booth. No laughing by you guys that are good at body work.

mrein3 · 10-02-2006, 09:38 PM

It was such a nice evening I backed the '71 out for a photo op.

Can you imagine there was a time when you had to choose between these two at the dealership?

**LockDoc** · 10-02-2006, 10:14 PM

Looks like you are doin' great to me. Nice pic with the fall colors....

LockDoc

**Palf70Step** · 10-02-2006, 11:03 PM

Very Nice!!

qksilver · 10-02-2006, 11:12 PM

sweet!

67chevy2wd · 10-02-2006, 11:16 PM

From what I see I can only hope my paint turns out that nice, good job.

Aarons72s · 10-02-2006, 11:20 PM

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Can you imagine there was a time when you had to choose between these two at the dealership?

Sweet rides. Nice job on your paint. If i was alive back then and knew what the cars where going to be like now i would have bought as many as i could. Aaron

Longhorn Man · 10-02-2006, 11:26 PM

off the wall off topic question...what's up with yout lic plate numbers? Are those vanity tags... or did the DMV actually do that to you unintentionally?

jimmydean · 10-02-2006, 11:31 PM

very nice work!

mrein3 · 10-03-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

off the wall off topic question...what's up with yout lic plate numbers? Are those vanity tags... or did the DMV actually do that to you unintentionally?

Photoshop. I'm not a black helecopter guy but I notice most folks blur or airbrush over their license plates when posting photos. I think that distracts from the object of the photo which is the car. My truck is Mxx 9xx and convertible is Pxx 9xx. I just cut and past the first character.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-03-2006, 09:45 AM

Great photos and truck is coming along. My hat is off to all who do their own paint. I did alot of my body sanding but soon made the decision that final work and paint needed to go to someone who had more skill and time.

10-02-2006, 09:32 PM	#1
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Truck Paint Progress I'm slowly working around my truck. Doing the best I can painting a panel as I go. I did the hood and one fender last fall. I just finished changing the cab roof to white, changing out the home-made front bumper for a freshly painted 71-72 bumper, and did the other fender and both doors. If things go well I'll do the box next year. Oh and the straight, extra tailgate I purchased a few years ago. Before, after and after pictures below. Note that all the paint and body work was done by me. I work in an un-heated shop with no paint booth. No laughing by you guys that are good at body work. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

10-02-2006, 09:38 PM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Truck Paint Progress It was such a nice evening I backed the '71 out for a photo op. Can you imagine there was a time when you had to choose between these two at the dealership? Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

10-02-2006, 10:14 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,402	Re: Truck Paint Progress Looks like you are doin' great to me. Nice pic with the fall colors.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-02-2006, 11:03 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,768	Re: Truck Paint Progress Very Nice!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-02-2006, 11:12 PM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Truck Paint Progress sweet!

10-02-2006, 11:16 PM	#6
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: Truck Paint Progress From what I see I can only hope my paint turns out that nice, good job. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

10-02-2006, 11:26 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Truck Paint Progress off the wall off topic question...what's up with yout lic plate numbers? Are those vanity tags... or did the DMV actually do that to you unintentionally?

10-02-2006, 11:31 PM	#9
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Truck Paint Progress very nice work!

10-03-2006, 09:45 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Truck Paint Progress Great photos and truck is coming along. My hat is off to all who do their own paint. I did alot of my body sanding but soon made the decision that final work and paint needed to go to someone who had more skill and time. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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