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68cajun · 10-16-2007, 11:33 AM

Figured I would start parcting my paint skills for when it is time to paint the truck. I had some black and some white paint so I did a custom paint job on my boys golf cart. Tell me what you guy's think. I think it came out pretty good for my first try at two colors. It took a lot of taping but I think it was worth it.

NONHOG · 10-16-2007, 11:40 AM

That looks great !

68gmsee · 10-16-2007, 11:55 AM

Looks pretty good to me. I would say you're ready.

What gear do you have? Spray and air... After I got a $3500+ estimate (paint only), I am thinking of doing it myself, also.

BB72CHEVKT · 10-16-2007, 12:00 PM

Are you looking to adopt? Great job!

68cajun · 10-16-2007, 12:01 PM

I have an Old Binks No7 spray gun and a craftsman air compressor. I have been spraying cars and everything else with this set for around 20 years. Its been a while since I have done anything big just stuff like bed covers and bug shields for freinds and such.

72BlckButy · 10-16-2007, 01:31 PM

The cart looks sweet Cajun!

Andy4639 · 10-16-2007, 02:13 PM

That's my kind of man! A 67-72 Chevy Truck guy and a golfcart guy. I build golfcarts also. Have any mods on the cart?

shifty · 10-16-2007, 03:33 PM

man, i wish we had carts like that when i was a kid

we had to walk everywhere with our feet!!

nice job on the trick paint!

Jerry Jones · 10-16-2007, 03:51 PM

You really need more practice... I will bring you my trucks.

dastuck · 10-16-2007, 04:01 PM

shifty was that in 3 feet of snow walking both ways up hill? Nice paint job 68 cajun.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-16-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 68cajun

I have an Old Binks No7 spray gun and a craftsman air compressor. I have been spraying cars and everything else with this set for around 20 years. Its been a while since I have done anything big just stuff like bed covers and bug shields for freinds and such.

That came out super nice! Did you use base/clear?

LOW DOUGH · 10-16-2007, 04:29 PM

looks good

68cajun · 10-16-2007, 06:58 PM

Yes it is base coat clear coat.

68cajun · 10-16-2007, 07:00 PM

Andy4639 we both do 67-72 trucks, golf carts, and have the same name, as my name is Andy also.
The only mods I have are the lift kit and tires, Stereo, back seat, and the lite kit. It has a gas engine and I plan on playing with it later.

68cajun · 10-16-2007, 08:37 PM

This is a picture of the cart before.

**SactoJim** · 10-16-2007, 10:49 PM

If that's practice, I can't imagine how it will look when you get serious!

Andy4639 · 10-17-2007, 12:43 PM

That's cool. I have a few carts of my own. I bought the red one and added a few things myself.
Wheels, radio,motor, and just touch up stuff.
Here is another one I built.

Ole Blue 68 · 10-17-2007, 04:12 PM

I still love the dually's Andy...

Dingfodgy · 10-17-2007, 04:43 PM

I know this is a bit off-topic.....but I see you guy's with your tricked-out Golf Carts and am wondering where exactly you drive them? Are they street-legal down in your parts or do you treat them like quasi-ATV's and trailer them around and drive them in off-road situations, or do ya'll live on golf courses and actually use them to haul around your clubs? I think they look cool as hell, but up here in the NW there would be no place to drive them......except on the Golf Course. Inquiring minds want to know.

Andy4639 · 10-17-2007, 06:41 PM

Dingfodgy,

I use mine mainly at our beach house in Myrtle Beach SC. I have both of them insured and can drive them on any 35 MPH street as long as you are of driving age and less than 2 miles from the house, yea right. That's the legal law anyway. I have been as far as 8 miles before and nothing said.
This is what I built the dually for.

It has plenty of torque too! 150' pull at 650 lbs at the end of the pull!

68cajun,
If you get a chance check this site out for all your golfcart needs.

http://plumquick.com/SMF/index.php

http://www.plumquick.com/plumquick.htm

ChevLoRay · 10-17-2007, 08:46 PM

Golf Carts Are Fun!! Don't matter if you play cow pasture pool, or not. It's all about the cart.

Where I used to work, one of the higher-ups decided that used E-Z Go's would be better than trying to keep the Taylor-Dunn buggies running. All of them were electric. E-Z Go's don't have a dust-proof contactor system, but a tube of dielectric grease will go a long way to keeping them from leaping from the git-go.

Nice carts, guys.

Oh, your taping skills are fantastic. After doing all the taping, a satisfactory paint job was a no-brainer.

MUNYPIT70 · 10-17-2007, 08:48 PM

Nice job!

68cajun · 10-18-2007, 05:44 AM

I live in a subdivision and almost everyone has one, just to run from house to house. All the kids in the subdivision ride them. I also take it camping, it can be a lot of fun, and it is my portable stereo.

10-16-2007, 11:33 AM	#1
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Practicing my paint skills. Figured I would start parcting my paint skills for when it is time to paint the truck. I had some black and some white paint so I did a custom paint job on my boys golf cart. Tell me what you guy's think. I think it came out pretty good for my first try at two colors. It took a lot of taping but I think it was worth it. Attached Images __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

10-16-2007, 11:40 AM	#2
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Practicing my paint skills. That looks great ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-16-2007, 11:55 AM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Practicing my paint skills. Looks pretty good to me. I would say you're ready. What gear do you have? Spray and air... After I got a $3500+ estimate (paint only), I am thinking of doing it myself, also.

10-16-2007, 12:00 PM	#4
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Practicing my paint skills. Are you looking to adopt? Great job! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-16-2007, 12:01 PM	#5
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Practicing my paint skills. I have an Old Binks No7 spray gun and a craftsman air compressor. I have been spraying cars and everything else with this set for around 20 years. Its been a while since I have done anything big just stuff like bed covers and bug shields for freinds and such. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car Last edited by 68cajun; 10-16-2007 at 12:03 PM.

10-16-2007, 01:31 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Practicing my paint skills. The cart looks sweet Cajun! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-16-2007, 02:13 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Practicing my paint skills. That's my kind of man! A 67-72 Chevy Truck guy and a golfcart guy. I build golfcarts also. Have any mods on the cart? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-16-2007, 03:33 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Practicing my paint skills. man, i wish we had carts like that when i was a kid we had to walk everywhere with our feet!! nice job on the trick paint! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-16-2007, 03:51 PM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Practicing my paint skills. You really need more practice... I will bring you my trucks. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

10-16-2007, 04:01 PM	#10
dastuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: melvern, ks Posts: 71	Re: Practicing my paint skills. shifty was that in 3 feet of snow walking both ways up hill? Nice paint job 68 cajun.

10-16-2007, 04:29 PM	#12
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Practicing my paint skills. looks good

10-16-2007, 06:58 PM	#13
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Practicing my paint skills. Yes it is base coat clear coat. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

10-16-2007, 07:00 PM	#14
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Practicing my paint skills. Andy4639 we both do 67-72 trucks, golf carts, and have the same name, as my name is Andy also. The only mods I have are the lift kit and tires, Stereo, back seat, and the lite kit. It has a gas engine and I plan on playing with it later. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car Last edited by 68cajun; 10-16-2007 at 07:44 PM.

10-16-2007, 08:37 PM	#15
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Practicing my paint skills. This is a picture of the cart before. Attached Images __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

10-16-2007, 10:49 PM	#16
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Practicing my paint skills. If that's practice, I can't imagine how it will look when you get serious! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread



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10-17-2007, 12:43 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Practicing my paint skills. That's cool. I have a few carts of my own. I bought the red one and added a few things myself. Wheels, radio,motor, and just touch up stuff. Here is another one I built. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#18
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Practicing my paint skills. I still love the dually's Andy...

10-17-2007, 04:43 PM	#19
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Practicing my paint skills. I know this is a bit off-topic.....but I see you guy's with your tricked-out Golf Carts and am wondering where exactly you drive them? Are they street-legal down in your parts or do you treat them like quasi-ATV's and trailer them around and drive them in off-road situations, or do ya'll live on golf courses and actually use them to haul around your clubs? I think they look cool as hell, but up here in the NW there would be no place to drive them......except on the Golf Course. Inquiring minds want to know. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

10-17-2007, 06:41 PM	#20
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Practicing my paint skills. Dingfodgy, I use mine mainly at our beach house in Myrtle Beach SC. I have both of them insured and can drive them on any 35 MPH street as long as you are of driving age and less than 2 miles from the house, yea right. That's the legal law anyway. I have been as far as 8 miles before and nothing said. This is what I built the dually for. It has plenty of torque too! 150' pull at 650 lbs at the end of the pull! 68cajun, If you get a chance check this site out for all your golfcart needs. http://plumquick.com/SMF/index.php http://www.plumquick.com/plumquick.htm __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#21
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Practicing my paint skills. Golf Carts Are Fun!! Don't matter if you play cow pasture pool, or not. It's all about the cart. Where I used to work, one of the higher-ups decided that used E-Z Go's would be better than trying to keep the Taylor-Dunn buggies running. All of them were electric. E-Z Go's don't have a dust-proof contactor system, but a tube of dielectric grease will go a long way to keeping them from leaping from the git-go. Nice carts, guys. Oh, your taping skills are fantastic. After doing all the taping, a satisfactory paint job was a no-brainer. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-17-2007, 08:48 PM	#22
MUNYPIT70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 27	Re: Practicing my paint skills. Nice job!

10-18-2007, 05:44 AM	#23
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Practicing my paint skills. I live in a subdivision and almost everyone has one, just to run from house to house. All the kids in the subdivision ride them. I also take it camping, it can be a lot of fun, and it is my portable stereo. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car Last edited by 68cajun; 10-18-2007 at 05:45 AM.

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