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monte0185 · 08-13-2015, 03:36 PM

The PO of my truck did a crap Job Prepping my truck so till i have the change to paint it I thought about doing a non rusted shop truck look. I dont care for patina but i was thinking if I primer all the peeling spots and sand them down some and add some door logo's It would be a cheap fix and look decent at the same time. Anybody got any opinions or pics of their Square done this way? Couple pics of my truck for reference.

monte0185 · 08-15-2015, 03:32 PM

Wow all those views and no comments..

Matt Man · 08-15-2015, 03:41 PM

I think you should flat black the whole truck, then add logos.

Titomars · 08-15-2015, 04:18 PM

Well I have a question if the PO did a crap job prepping. Wouldn't all the paint have to come off? If it were mine and I expected to be repainting the entire truck I would strip to at least the original paint that way I know I have a good foundation. Nice rig by the way. Personally I see nothing wrong with it as is. It is a work in progress.

SkinnyG · 08-15-2015, 04:29 PM

Just stay on top of the chips and rust with primer or some sort of paint (use epoxy primer so it isn't porous), and ~use~ it as a truck. The "Shop Truck Look" will come over time. And stop washing it. (grin)

monte0185 · 08-15-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

I think you should flat black the whole truck, then add logos.

I hate hot rod black. lol Everyone and their neighbor has done it. I did think about doing hot rod red flatz though. But mainly the whole truck is red inside and out including engine bay so itll go back red to stay on the cheap.

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Originally Posted by Titomars

Well I have a question if the PO did a crap job prepping. Wouldn't all the paint have to come off? If it were mine and I expected to be repainting the entire truck I would strip to at least the original paint that way I know I have a good foundation. Nice rig by the way. Personally I see nothing wrong with it as is. It is a work in progress.

The paint is flaking everywhere.. Plan is to strip it to metal and redo eventually when money permits. Right now this is just a temporary fix to give it a little bit of character till I have the change to do it right. Here are just a couple places on the bed.

monte0185 · 08-15-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

Just stay on top of the chips and rust with primer or some sort of paint (use epoxy primer so it isn't porous), and ~use~ it as a truck. The "Shop Truck Look" will come over time. And stop washing it. (grin)

Its not really usable as a truck.. LMBO!! Its more just to drive around close to gas stations and trailer to the occasional show. Or take to Thursday night test and tune when I get a few thing worked out.

Titomars · 08-15-2015, 06:38 PM

Ahhh nothing beats a RAT in a square!

my appreciation for your truck just jumped big time on my Cool O Meter. With the flaking going on. if it was mine i would take a panel at a time and strip it down past that crappy paint job and red oxide primer it. I personally will not run a vehicle of mine in primer spots, panels are ok though. I guess I am just anal. There was too much of the spot action running around when I was young back in the 70's.

monte0185 · 08-15-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Titomars

Ahhh nothing beats a RAT in a square!

my appreciation for your truck just jumped big time on my Cool O Meter. With the flaking going on. if it was mine i would take a panel at a time and strip it down past that crappy paint job and red oxide primer it. I personally will not run a vehicle of mine in primer spots, panels are ok though. I guess I am just anal. There was too much of the spot action running around when I was young back in the 70's.

That's my Plan for this winter actually. Just do one panel at a time and then Teach myself to paint again in the process and paint it myself. I'm tired of paying shops to do crap work I know I can do just as good myself!! As far as the rat motor its lots of fun. Still need to take it to the strip to see what I can break. I'm going to need a set of slicks first though cause the 31x18.50x15 M/T Sportsmans that are on it sure wont hook to save your life.

68Timber · 08-15-2015, 07:35 PM

Love this truck. Does it have spacers up front?

Titomars · 08-15-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by monte0185

That's my Plan for this winter actually. Just do one panel at a time and then Teach myself to paint again in the process and paint it myself. I'm tired of paying shops to do crap work I know I can do just as good myself!! As far as the rat motor its lots of fun. Still need to take it to the strip to see what I can break. I'm going to need a set of slicks first though cause the 31x18.50x15 M/T Sportsmans that are on it sure wont hook to save your life.

I have been reteaching myself to paint. I have done my own front bumper, roll pan and this weekend I plan to paint my new tail gate. it is a lot easier doing 2 stage paint than single stage acrylic enamel. Is it perfect?, no but it is just about as good as GM in the 70's.
I love my 454. I am just starting to make changes on mine. even basically stock its a lot of fun (cam, intake, and headers). Currently it has one of those lame a$$ RV cams in it. but it will still smoke my T/A's on command. I have a new cam, springs, intake, Holley 780cfm, gear drive, and a few other things ready to put in. I am kinda holding back to see if my Jeep sells so I can get a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads to go with everything else. I know i will need slicks when I hit the 1/4 mile.

monte0185 · 08-15-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Love this truck. Does it have spacers up front?

No it does not. 15x7's so no need.

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Originally Posted by Titomars

I have been reteaching myself to paint. I have done my own front bumper, roll pan and this weekend I plan to paint my new tail gate. it is a lot easier doing 2 stage paint than single stage acrylic enamel. Is it perfect?, no but it is just about as good as GM in the 70's.
I love my 454. I am just starting to make changes on mine. even basically stock its a lot of fun (cam, intake, and headers). Currently it has one of those lame a$$ RV cams in it. but it will still smoke my T/A's on command. I have a new cam, springs, intake, Holley 780cfm, gear drive, and a few other things ready to put in. I am kinda holding back to see if my Jeep sells so I can get a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads to go with everything else. I know i will need slicks when I hit the 1/4 mile.

This is a 496 so its got a lot of bells and whistles.. PO did a crap job on everything but the motor/tranny so I'm going back and fixing all their mistakes one at a time. Paint is last on the list. Mechanical is first. Just about got all the mechanical worked out. Next will be wiring. I'm going to redo it all front to back and take out all my heater stuff in the process. No real need for it. It hangs out in the garage all the time so weather is not an issue. lol..

monte0185 · 11-30-2015, 10:09 AM

Guess I forgot to post pics of my door logo's. I love them. Buddy of mine hand painted them.

SCOTI · 11-30-2015, 10:20 AM

I like the idea of the Red Hot Rod Flatz paint spotted in @ the peeling areas when repaired.

slotard · 11-30-2015, 10:27 AM

When I think shop truck I don't think little spots like that but to each his own. I like the old paint on mine, missing in some areas but fairly consistent (except that my fenders are worse than the rest, I suspect they aren't factory).

**N2TRUX** · 11-30-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I like the idea of the Red Hot Rod Flatz paint spotted in @ the peeling areas when repaired.

If you like the look, this would be a good option. Personally, I would body work a section at a time and paint that panel in epoxy primer. The DP74LF is red oxide which would give the flat look till you can paint it properly.

Even cheap paint is expensive. Why waste time, effort, and materials to do it more than once.

monte0185 · 11-30-2015, 11:33 AM

Eventually Im going to repaint the whole truck and i know its not the traditional shop truck look but it at least gives it some kind of theme till I can afford to get it painted. Better than just a red and grey spotted funny cow looking truck. If the engine bay wasnt painted to match I considered just repainting the whole truck Hot rod Flatz red.

**truckfan** · 12-01-2015, 12:04 AM

mine. original paint. i like your signs

monte0185 · 12-01-2015, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

mine. original paint. i like your signs

Looks good!! I like it!

sneakyfast · 12-01-2015, 10:43 AM

Ha ha I doubt anyone is going to mistake that beast for a "shop truck" I don't care how you paint it.

monte0185 · 12-01-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sneakyfast

Ha ha I doubt anyone is going to mistake that beast for a "shop truck" I don't care how you paint it.

At least not after they hear it. LOL

slotard · 12-01-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

mine. original paint. i like your signs

That's more like what I was thinking.

08-13-2015, 03:36 PM	#1
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Shop Truck Look... The PO of my truck did a crap Job Prepping my truck so till i have the change to paint it I thought about doing a non rusted shop truck look. I dont care for patina but i was thinking if I primer all the peeling spots and sand them down some and add some door logo's It would be a cheap fix and look decent at the same time. Anybody got any opinions or pics of their Square done this way? Couple pics of my truck for reference. Attached Images __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

08-15-2015, 03:32 PM	#2
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Shop Truck Look... Wow all those views and no comments.. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

08-15-2015, 03:41 PM	#3
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Shop Truck Look... I think you should flat black the whole truck, then add logos. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

08-15-2015, 04:18 PM	#4
Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Shop Truck Look... Well I have a question if the PO did a crap job prepping. Wouldn't all the paint have to come off? If it were mine and I expected to be repainting the entire truck I would strip to at least the original paint that way I know I have a good foundation. Nice rig by the way. Personally I see nothing wrong with it as is. It is a work in progress. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.

08-15-2015, 04:29 PM	#5
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,265	Re: Shop Truck Look... Just stay on top of the chips and rust with primer or some sort of paint (use epoxy primer so it isn't porous), and ~use~ it as a truck. The "Shop Truck Look" will come over time. And stop washing it. (grin) __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-15-2015, 06:38 PM	#8
Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Shop Truck Look... Ahhh nothing beats a RAT in a square! my appreciation for your truck just jumped big time on my Cool O Meter. With the flaking going on. if it was mine i would take a panel at a time and strip it down past that crappy paint job and red oxide primer it. I personally will not run a vehicle of mine in primer spots, panels are ok though. I guess I am just anal. There was too much of the spot action running around when I was young back in the 70's. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.

08-15-2015, 07:35 PM	#10
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Shop Truck Look... Love this truck. Does it have spacers up front? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-30-2015, 10:09 AM	#13
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Shop Truck Look... Guess I forgot to post pics of my door logo's. I love them. Buddy of mine hand painted them. Attached Images __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

11-30-2015, 10:20 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Shop Truck Look... I like the idea of the Red Hot Rod Flatz paint spotted in @ the peeling areas when repaired. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-30-2015, 10:27 AM	#15
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Shop Truck Look... When I think shop truck I don't think little spots like that but to each his own. I like the old paint on mine, missing in some areas but fairly consistent (except that my fenders are worse than the rest, I suspect they aren't factory). __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

11-30-2015, 11:33 AM	#17
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Shop Truck Look... Eventually Im going to repaint the whole truck and i know its not the traditional shop truck look but it at least gives it some kind of theme till I can afford to get it painted. Better than just a red and grey spotted funny cow looking truck. If the engine bay wasnt painted to match I considered just repainting the whole truck Hot rod Flatz red. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

12-01-2015, 12:04 AM	#18
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Shop Truck Look... mine. original paint. i like your signs Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

12-01-2015, 10:43 AM	#20
sneakyfast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: charlotte NC Posts: 63	Re: Shop Truck Look... Ha ha I doubt anyone is going to mistake that beast for a "shop truck" I don't care how you paint it.



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