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krazylegs · 10-15-2008, 06:07 PM

Finally I painted my 73! I got some spots i gotta fix. Body prep is a B___! I only have 2 coats on so far. I have a single stage with 28 grams of pearl in it. If you guys have any suggestions of other things i can do, hit me up. Thinkin of droppin it now, jus dont wanna go to low.

abebummy26 · 10-15-2008, 06:18 PM

looks way better man nice work!

jchav62 · 10-15-2008, 06:29 PM

Cool! I like the orange. Nice job!

Albatrossian · 10-15-2008, 06:54 PM

Awesome job!

**old Rusty C10** · 10-15-2008, 06:58 PM

looks great... lol i wish i had the guts to try mine but im gonna pay someone as i dont wanna make a mess outta it

krazylegs · 10-15-2008, 09:07 PM

it wasnt that hard to paint it. the hard part is preparing the body. i had alot of spots rusted. i sand blasted the whole truck, replaced the fenders, hood & bed. i lookin for a tail gate now, doing some junk yard hunting. still got some spots that need to be filled up, they were pitted real bad. ill post my finished when i clear it. thinkin of tryin a red pearl in the clear to see how it will change it.

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-16-2008, 07:27 PM

I like it! Definately a different departure from the normal blues, reds, yellows that you see! I really like the way the cowl hood looks on the 73-80s! Have you considered putting some white, or pearl white SS stripes on the hood? I think it would look killer with them! Definately keep updated pics as you finish it! Will be a sweet looking ride when done! Keep up the good work! ...Joe

krazylegs · 10-16-2008, 10:12 PM

Thanks Dale3@8, Ill keep the stripes in mind jus gotta figure our how im gonna do this one. seems kind of tricky, paint or decal? wich do ya think?

flamingbig10 · 10-16-2008, 11:39 PM

nice job, in my opion I would lower it 2/3 or 2/4 or even 3/4 not to low and you don't need a notch in the rear.

bad6772 · 10-16-2008, 11:46 PM

krazylegs.....just my O.2 but i would try (blue mist pearl) it will give the orange a deep deep pearl look and have a purplish blue contrast when viewed at a certain light....Just a option....i did my tangelo blazer with this pearl in the last 2 coats of clear....looked really well.....Also a quick tip....add some ball bearings or glass marbles (oil free) of course.. they will help keep the pearl mixing as you spray......sounds funny but having done a few pearl coats( and sweet pea) has a lot of pearl in her....It works great....

andresco50 · 10-16-2008, 11:50 PM

Awesome... but I don't like a painted door handle

slug · 10-17-2008, 07:57 AM

looks good, what do you plan on doing with the inside of the bed??

1LoC10 · 10-17-2008, 08:02 AM

looks good, paint the vent window blake and your good to go

72BlckButy · 10-17-2008, 08:51 AM

Lookin' good!

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-17-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by krazylegs

Thanks Dale3@8, Ill keep the stripes in mind jus gotta figure our how im gonna do this one. seems kind of tricky, paint or decal? wich do ya think?

Definately paint if it were me simply because it will look better and last longer than tape stripes will. You've already put so much time and effort into your truck that you might as well spend a little extra time and effort on it to make it look the way that you want it to. Stripes on the hood break up the paint and really look cool on this body style of truck. Take a look at fellow board member Stepside454's truck here on this website. His stripes are even flamed at the ends up by the cowl which I really think was a nice touch on his beautiful truck. ...Joe

10-15-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
krazylegs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sanford,n.c. Posts: 10	Finally, I Painted! Finally I painted my 73! I got some spots i gotta fix. Body prep is a B___! I only have 2 coats on so far. I have a single stage with 28 grams of pearl in it. If you guys have any suggestions of other things i can do, hit me up. Thinkin of droppin it now, jus dont wanna go to low. Attached Images

10-15-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Finally, I Painted! looks way better man nice work! __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-15-2008, 06:29 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Finally, I Painted! Cool! I like the orange. Nice job! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-15-2008, 06:54 PM	#4
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Finally, I Painted! Awesome job! __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

10-15-2008, 06:58 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Finally, I Painted! looks great... lol i wish i had the guts to try mine but im gonna pay someone as i dont wanna make a mess outta it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-15-2008, 09:07 PM	#6
krazylegs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sanford,n.c. Posts: 10	Re: Finally, I Painted! it wasnt that hard to paint it. the hard part is preparing the body. i had alot of spots rusted. i sand blasted the whole truck, replaced the fenders, hood & bed. i lookin for a tail gate now, doing some junk yard hunting. still got some spots that need to be filled up, they were pitted real bad. ill post my finished when i clear it. thinkin of tryin a red pearl in the clear to see how it will change it.

10-16-2008, 07:27 PM	#7
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Finally, I Painted! I like it! Definately a different departure from the normal blues, reds, yellows that you see! I really like the way the cowl hood looks on the 73-80s! Have you considered putting some white, or pearl white SS stripes on the hood? I think it would look killer with them! Definately keep updated pics as you finish it! Will be a sweet looking ride when done! Keep up the good work! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-16-2008, 10:12 PM	#8
krazylegs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sanford,n.c. Posts: 10	Re: Finally, I Painted! Thanks Dale3@8, Ill keep the stripes in mind jus gotta figure our how im gonna do this one. seems kind of tricky, paint or decal? wich do ya think?

10-16-2008, 11:39 PM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Finally, I Painted! nice job, in my opion I would lower it 2/3 or 2/4 or even 3/4 not to low and you don't need a notch in the rear. __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 10-16-2008 at 11:40 PM.

10-16-2008, 11:46 PM	#10
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Finally, I Painted! krazylegs.....just my O.2 but i would try (blue mist pearl) it will give the orange a deep deep pearl look and have a purplish blue contrast when viewed at a certain light....Just a option....i did my tangelo blazer with this pearl in the last 2 coats of clear....looked really well.....Also a quick tip....add some ball bearings or glass marbles (oil free) of course.. they will help keep the pearl mixing as you spray......sounds funny but having done a few pearl coats( and sweet pea) has a lot of pearl in her....It works great....

10-16-2008, 11:50 PM	#11
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Finally, I Painted! Awesome... but I don't like a painted door handle __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

10-17-2008, 07:57 AM	#12
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: Finally, I Painted! looks good, what do you plan on doing with the inside of the bed?? __________________ there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!

10-17-2008, 08:02 AM	#13
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Finally, I Painted! looks good, paint the vent window blake and your good to go __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

10-17-2008, 08:51 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally, I Painted! Lookin' good! __________________ -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)



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