It’s Just A Pickup

[msgross]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Man Bruce, this build gets better and better. The pictures with writeups and/or links to them make this thread all that's needed when building the truck Who needs a factory assembly manual

agreed, thanks for taking the extra time to document the process as you are...


What kind of paint did you use on the windows vents? I thought about powdercoating the black areas. Will they come apart that far?

[Bruce88]

Originally Posted by msgross

agreed, thanks for taking the extra time to document the process as you are...


What kind of paint did you use on the windows vents? I thought about powdercoating the black areas. Will they come apart that far?

Yes I think it can be taken far enough apart to powder coat
You would have remove the glass from its frame, powder coat it and the reinstall the glass

The biggest problem I see is the possible chipping of the powder coat when reassembly and the problems in touching up the powder coating.

I put a few layers of tape over the glass to protect it, and sandblasted the metal. Then I used self etching primer and then three coats of VHT (satin black) Epoxy Paint.

The reason I used self etching primer was because some of the parts painted where chromed and some stainless steel. The self etching primer was recommended for painting chrome and stainless steel.

Possibly epoxy primer could be used and what ever type of top coat you want.

Hope this helps you out

Bruce

[seba]

Hi Bruce, my name is Sebastian I'm from Argentina wanted to congratulate you for such a beautiful project, also by data input from origial since I'm in a similar project will leave a link so you see what I'm doing over here and again my congratulations hug
http://www.v8extremo.com.ar/forum/vi...e385886450836c

[Bruce88]

Originally Posted by seba

Hi Bruce, my name is Sebastian I'm from Argentina wanted to congratulate you for such a beautiful project, also by data input from origial since I'm in a similar project will leave a link so you see what I'm doing over here and again my congratulations hug
http://www.v8extremo.com.ar/forum/vi...e385886450836c

Thank you Sebastian

I see where this is your first post on this forum (Welcome to the forum)

I went to your link and was unable to read the writing/language but the pictures show what you are doing and your progress very good

May your build exceed your expectations and be enjoyed for years to come

Enjoy your build

Bruce

[Bruce88]

As all the rework disappears as if it wasn’t needed at all
There are telltale signs if you compare it to stock

More filler and body panel work is in progress to bring them back to the point as if no rework was required or that can be seen by others. The body man works his magic to bring them back to a panel that could have come from the factory, some times better (smile).

The second coat of primer sealer has been applied to the cab and it’s looking good. The cab is almost ready for some color.







I’ve been a little lazy lately, there’s plenty of things I need to do on the build at my house, just need to get up and do them. But there has been some progress by others in the body and paint area of the build.

Enjoy your build