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Lattimer · 07-16-2014, 10:59 PM

Threads like this make me dread trying to do my own bodywork. Every time I start to think about it I read one of these and change my mind.

Justintime67 · 07-16-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Threads like this make me dread trying to do my own bodywork. Every time I start to think about it I read one of these and change my mind.

Haha that makes two of us!!

knomadd · 07-17-2014, 12:57 AM

Hey Keith, when you feel the fender along the edge, can you tell if the black is high? If so, knock it down some with a body hammer. Just don't bash on it. Light taps may be enough. It looks high just from how it's sanding out, but looks can be deceiving.
Keep at it. Don't let this discourage you. At least you're learning and you'll be able to say you did the body work yourself. Not too many people can say that.
I think you're doing a good job. Just keep it up. You'll get it in shape.

Bennett68C10 · 07-17-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Threads like this make me dread trying to do my own bodywork. Every time I start to think about it I read one of these and change my mind.

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Originally Posted by Justintime67

Haha that makes two of us!!

Believe me I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't have to. My only options are do it myself, let the truck sit until I can pay someone to do it which would be a long time from now or sell it. I'm choosing option 1, we will see how it turns out. It won't be perfect but hopefully will be pretty nice when done.

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Hey Keith, when you feel the fender along the edge, can you tell if the black is high? If so, knock it down some with a body hammer. Just don't bash on it. Light taps may be enough. It looks high just from how it's sanding out, but looks can be deceiving.
Keep at it. Don't let this discourage you. At least you're learning and you'll be able to say you did the body work yourself. Not too many people can say that.
I think you're doing a good job. Just keep it up. You'll get it in shape.

Thanks Duane, yeah you could tell it was high on the top edge. I even put a straight edge across the top, that's why I decided to use some glazing putty on there. I didn't think the slick sand by itself would fill it in. I'll try knocking it down a little with a body hammer before I spray my next coat of slick sand. I don't think it needs much now after the glazing putty.

mcbassin · 07-17-2014, 08:10 AM

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Both sides have the same wrinkles/low spots on the rear top edge. This is the drivers fender which is the worst of the two. I decided to wipe some glazing putty over it first before I spray some more slick sand.

I know it's frustrating, been there done that. I found sometimes you are better to walk away from one panel and go to something else for a while.

From the pic it really doesn't look too bad. You might try what Duane is talking about before adding filler. You are learning by trial and error. It will get easier, I promise. Flat black won't hold a candle to that bright red

You're truck is going to be so nice, just keep your eye on the prize.

Bennett68C10 · 07-17-2014, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I know it's frustrating, been there done that. I found sometimes you are better to walk away from one panel and go to something else for a while.

From the pic it really doesn't look too bad. You might try what Duane is talking about before adding filler. You are learning by trial and error. It will get easier, I promise. Flat black won't hold a candle to that bright red

You're truck is going to be so nice, just keep your eye on the prize.

Thanks Mike, I'm going to spray another couple of coats of slick sand on tonight and then set the fenders aside and focus on the cab. I really need to get the cab done before the winter hits because I want to be able to have it back on the frame so I can wire the truck up and get it running when the weather is to cold for bodywork and paint.

I'm not giving up on her but she seems to always be driving me crazy. Your right the fenders don't look to bad in the pic and they definitely aren't. I just got frustrated cause I thought they were almost ready and then got slapped in the face a little. But I guess that's bodywork right, I'll get it one of these days

Bennett68C10 · 07-28-2014, 08:23 AM

Spent the weekend prepping and painting. I got the core support, bumper filler panel, hood latch and the grill center support sprayed satin black. I decided to use the SPI Matte Black I had so that it didn't go to waste. I figured since my radiator filler panel is Matte Black then it would look better if the core support and hood latch all matched. I was really surprised with how well it sprayed, flowed out nice and looks awesome.

I also repainted my radiator cover. I figured since the core support, the latch and filler panels are Satin Black then the radiator cover would look better Satin Black as well. So I sanded it down, reapplied epoxy primer on Saturday, blocked it out Sunday morning and sealed and painted it. It came out better then before because now it is nice and smooth with no waves or wrinkles in it.

One of the reasons why I decided to go with the black core support instead of Red is because I'm still trying to decide on whether I want to go with a White or Red grill. The black core support will look good behind both but a red one would have looked silly behind a white grill.

Bhelton · 07-28-2014, 08:32 AM

Looking like some great progress!!

mcbassin · 07-28-2014, 08:32 AM

That satin paint looks great Keith!

Very nice work!

mx289 · 07-28-2014, 09:09 AM

Looking good Keith.Progress is progress right ?

I know how your feeling.I'am in the middle of blasting /priming all my body panels now.Its not fun,but its a step closer to being done.
Keep plugging away.

I vote for a white grille btw.

67chevy1series · 07-28-2014, 10:58 PM

Good call on the black for the radiator support and parts you really can't go wrong with black for these parts

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 07-28-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Good call on the black for the radiator support and parts you really can't go wrong with black for these parts

-Sam

Bennett68C10 · 07-29-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Good call on the black for the radiator support and parts you really can't go wrong with black for these parts

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Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

-Sam

Thanks guys it turned out pretty nice.

67ctener · 07-28-2014, 12:09 PM

Looks excellent

jlsanborn · 07-28-2014, 01:19 PM

Nice job!

slowcpe · 07-28-2014, 02:11 PM

Looks good! I agree with the Matte Black for radiator and core supports. It'll look clean and go along with anything else you choose.

aggie91 · 07-28-2014, 02:13 PM

Looking Good Keith, Keep at it!

knomadd · 07-28-2014, 07:29 PM

Nice work!

jeh · 07-28-2014, 07:33 PM

Lookin good Keith, you will get there.

Rusbuilt · 07-28-2014, 08:17 PM

Looks great buddy!

Bennett68C10 · 07-28-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Looking like some great progress!!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

That satin paint looks great Keith!

Very nice work!

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Originally Posted by mx289

Looking good Keith.Progress is progress right ?

I know how your feeling.I'am in the middle of blasting /priming all my body panels now.Its not fun,but its a step closer to being done.
Keep plugging away.

I vote for a white grille btw.

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

Looks excellent

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Nice job!

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Looks good! I agree with the Matte Black for radiator and core supports. It'll look clean and go along with anything else you choose.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looking Good Keith, Keep at it!

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Nice work!

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Originally Posted by jeh

Lookin good Keith, you will get there.

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Looks great buddy!

Thanks guys, 5 things painted and what seems like a 100 more to go

I'm hoping to get the cab off this weekend and start working on that. I really need to get my but in gear and get the cab and doors done over the next few months. Have I mentioned how much I despise doing bodywork, I actually don't mind painting but the priming and sanding sucks and I'm running out of patience fast.

c10Dream'n · 07-29-2014, 02:27 PM

wow those pieces came out nice. Looks like you've done this before, lol

Bennett68C10 · 08-01-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

wow those pieces came out nice. Looks like you've done this before, lol

Thanks I have had a lot of practice over the last couple of months

like most guys have told me, painting is actually the easy part. What it takes to get to paint is the hardest. Bodywork and prep is a real PITA.

knomadd · 08-01-2014, 11:10 AM

So you're beginning to see what everyone's been talking about? Does this mean you'll be spraying the red when it comes time for it? What you've done looks good so far. Keep it up!

shearjs · 08-01-2014, 04:35 PM

Your paint work is looking great buddy. Keep up the good work.

07-16-2014, 10:59 PM	#1
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Threads like this make me dread trying to do my own bodywork. Every time I start to think about it I read one of these and change my mind. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

07-17-2014, 12:57 AM	#3
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Keith, when you feel the fender along the edge, can you tell if the black is high? If so, knock it down some with a body hammer. Just don't bash on it. Light taps may be enough. It looks high just from how it's sanding out, but looks can be deceiving. Keep at it. Don't let this discourage you. At least you're learning and you'll be able to say you did the body work yourself. Not too many people can say that. I think you're doing a good job. Just keep it up. You'll get it in shape. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-28-2014, 08:23 AM	#7
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Spent the weekend prepping and painting. I got the core support, bumper filler panel, hood latch and the grill center support sprayed satin black. I decided to use the SPI Matte Black I had so that it didn't go to waste. I figured since my radiator filler panel is Matte Black then it would look better if the core support and hood latch all matched. I was really surprised with how well it sprayed, flowed out nice and looks awesome. I also repainted my radiator cover. I figured since the core support, the latch and filler panels are Satin Black then the radiator cover would look better Satin Black as well. So I sanded it down, reapplied epoxy primer on Saturday, blocked it out Sunday morning and sealed and painted it. It came out better then before because now it is nice and smooth with no waves or wrinkles in it. One of the reasons why I decided to go with the black core support instead of Red is because I'm still trying to decide on whether I want to go with a White or Red grill. The black core support will look good behind both but a red one would have looked silly behind a white grill. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-28-2014, 08:32 AM	#8
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking like some great progress!!

07-28-2014, 08:32 AM	#9
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That satin paint looks great Keith! Very nice work! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-28-2014, 09:09 AM	#10
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good Keith.Progress is progress right ? I know how your feeling.I'am in the middle of blasting /priming all my body panels now.Its not fun,but its a step closer to being done. Keep plugging away. I vote for a white grille btw. __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

07-28-2014, 10:58 PM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Good call on the black for the radiator support and parts you really can't go wrong with black for these parts

07-28-2014, 12:09 PM	#14
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks excellent __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

07-28-2014, 01:19 PM	#15
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice job! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

07-28-2014, 02:11 PM	#16
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good! I agree with the Matte Black for radiator and core supports. It'll look clean and go along with anything else you choose. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

07-28-2014, 02:13 PM	#17
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking Good Keith, Keep at it! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

07-28-2014, 07:29 PM	#18
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice work! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-28-2014, 07:33 PM	#19
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Lookin good Keith, you will get there. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623 Last edited by jeh; 07-28-2014 at 07:34 PM. Reason: Spelling

07-28-2014, 08:17 PM	#20
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks great buddy! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

07-29-2014, 02:27 PM	#22
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB wow those pieces came out nice. Looks like you've done this before, lol



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08-01-2014, 11:10 AM	#24
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB So you're beginning to see what everyone's been talking about? Does this mean you'll be spraying the red when it comes time for it? What you've done looks good so far. Keep it up! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-01-2014, 04:35 PM	#25
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Your paint work is looking great buddy. Keep up the good work. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

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