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Longhorn Man · 03-18-2004, 01:00 AM

I got the stickers in the mail yesterday, and have been happier than a pig in poop. Hopefully I'll get some flames on there, but I may not since it'll have a for sale sign in the window in the next two weeks...either way, I am more proud of the 'ole girl than I have been in a long time.
With any luck, I'll get to clean her up and take a good pic or two before the end of the weekend.

*racedvl* · 03-18-2004, 01:11 AM

It is really a shame to see you sell that truck. . . . . .

longhorn70gmc · 03-18-2004, 01:14 AM

I still love those front rims! Anyway, MISS the snow!!!!!
Billy

Blue_71 · 03-18-2004, 01:16 AM

you have GOT to do something about that gold in those rims man

Longhorn Man · 03-18-2004, 02:15 AM

Yeah, i know bloo...hack, teh tail gate is still red. I haven't had time to scratch my butt since I sprayed this sucker.

Alexis · 03-18-2004, 02:38 AM

awesome! I'm wearing a Mr.Horsepower shirt right now

jewels. · 03-18-2004, 04:31 AM

unless someone minds, thought i would post a pic or two of her at the ohio meet... what she used to look like.....

andy, what an improvement... you have done her a service with a little effort.... i hope someone buys her, and loves her to death!

i noticed you *still* dont have four matchin wheels on her!

jewels.

jewels. · 03-18-2004, 04:32 AM

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boraxman · 03-18-2004, 11:31 AM

Nice weather, think its gonna be about 80 here today. Stay warm.

Putter · 03-18-2004, 11:38 AM

Yeah, the weather man says we are hittin' 77 today. I'll be back, I need a snow cone.....

LonghornJeff · 10-25-2004, 10:22 PM

runnin yet?

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2004, 10:29 PM

dam dude...I JUST spent 25 min looking this thread up so i could [img] it into a PM....and I come back and there it is.
No, no run yet. I didn't get to mess with it at all today, we were short handed at work and after 15 hrs I said i was goin home.

Peregrine · 10-25-2004, 10:31 PM

Wh yare you selling her? How much? and did you do the flat black job yourself? I would loveeee to do that to mine, I've always thought flat black and primer grey are sexy on old cars.

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2004, 10:39 PM

I'm selling it...relictantly...becouse in reality, it is a POS, and onless every single panel were to be replaced, it would be nothing but a beater for the rest of it's life. Also, acording to the PO, it has a little more than 500,000 miles on it, and when you drive it, it does feel like a 500,000 mile old truck. This is not to mention that the cash will be going to the caddy big block one ton longhorn so i can get that sucker on the road.
i would love to sell the lincoln, get the one ton on the road, register it as a historical, and daily drive the SWB...but it just isn't in the cards. Beside, I'd be happy as a little school girl if I got a penny more than 500 bucks for the town car...and 5 bills don't go very far.
Yes, I did the primer myself.... here is the thread. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=94139
I agree that the flat colors look good...but this stuff is fading to gray pretty quick, and starting to look crappy.

If you plan on this, talk to Dubie. He did his right. (he kept the GMC grill on his too)

Peregrine · 10-25-2004, 10:43 PM

Is there a non-glossy clear coat or something like that out there to protect it from fading?

Tx Firefighter · 10-25-2004, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Peregrine

Is there a non-glossy clear coat or something like that out there to protect it from fading?

You can use a flattening agent in the clearcoat. Ask your paint supplier for the product that is appropriate for your paint type and brand.

Here is a shot of my 54 that I put flattened orange basecoat/ clearcoat on in 1999 (I think). It still looks as good today as it did then. The flattened paint is just as durable as normal paint. Whereas, primer will deteoriate very quickly in the elements.

68w/sbc406 · 10-25-2004, 11:51 PM

my truck was hit not too long ago and i took it to the body shop and they matched the color of my primer and did a base coat dull clear coat on it so it would match. you cant even tell till it gets wet, then i beads the water where it has been painted and the rest of the truck just soaks it up

*Shane* · 10-26-2004, 12:01 AM

what the hell is that white stuff in the pic?

dubie · 10-26-2004, 03:48 PM

My paint is a single stage urethane with clear coat and flattening powder all mixed into 1. I just had to mix 1 part paint, 1 part catalyst and thin it by 30% and shot it on. Here are a couple pics of the finished product

TugOwar · 10-26-2004, 03:57 PM

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My paint is a single stage urethane with clear coat and flattening powder all mixed into 1.

Dubie that is interesting, never heard of it done that way. I take it since high gloss wasn't the point there was no buffing afterwards right? Do you polish or wax it? Has it held up well?

71Longbed · 10-26-2004, 04:07 PM

like your mirrors dubie whered ya get em?

dubie · 10-26-2004, 04:37 PM

There is no buffing or waxing needed. This gave me the look I was after and is low maintenance. So far the paint has really held up well. It has sat out in the sun, rain and now snow since May and hasn't faded a bit.

The mirrors you can buy from any board vendor here. They are called Peep mirrors and runa round $25-$40 per pair for you guys. I paid $70 / pair up here in Canada

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2004, 06:01 PM

You oughta paint your wheels red Tim.

*Slams_58* · 10-26-2004, 06:08 PM

He has a set of 4 stock steelies he's gonna paint orange for spring

Painting them orange to match the flames, red wheels are everywhere

03-18-2004, 01:00 AM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Mr horsepower...old school stuff (GMC progress) I got the stickers in the mail yesterday, and have been happier than a pig in poop. Hopefully I'll get some flames on there, but I may not since it'll have a for sale sign in the window in the next two weeks...either way, I am more proud of the 'ole girl than I have been in a long time. With any luck, I'll get to clean her up and take a good pic or two before the end of the weekend. Attached Images

03-18-2004, 01:14 AM	#3
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	I still love those front rims! Anyway, MISS the snow!!!!! Billy __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

03-18-2004, 04:31 AM	#7
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	unless someone minds, thought i would post a pic or two of her at the ohio meet... what she used to look like..... andy, what an improvement... you have done her a service with a little effort.... i hope someone buys her, and loves her to death! i noticed you still dont have four matchin wheels on her! jewels. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project Last edited by jewels.; 03-18-2004 at 04:34 AM.

03-18-2004, 04:32 AM	#8
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	2 Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

03-18-2004, 04:33 AM	#9
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	3 Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

03-18-2004, 01:11 AM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	It is really a shame to see you sell that truck. . . . . .

03-18-2004, 02:15 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yeah, i know bloo...hack, teh tail gate is still red. I haven't had time to scratch my butt since I sprayed this sucker.

03-18-2004, 02:38 AM	#6
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	awesome! I'm wearing a Mr.Horsepower shirt right now

03-18-2004, 11:31 AM	#10
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Nice weather, think its gonna be about 80 here today. Stay warm. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

03-18-2004, 11:38 AM	#11
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Yeah, the weather man says we are hittin' 77 today. I'll be back, I need a snow cone..... __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-25-2004, 10:22 PM	#12
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	runnin yet? __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

10-25-2004, 10:29 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	dam dude...I JUST spent 25 min looking this thread up so i could [img] it into a PM....and I come back and there it is. No, no run yet. I didn't get to mess with it at all today, we were short handed at work and after 15 hrs I said i was goin home.

10-25-2004, 10:31 PM	#14
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Wh yare you selling her? How much? and did you do the flat black job yourself? I would loveeee to do that to mine, I've always thought flat black and primer grey are sexy on old cars. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

10-25-2004, 10:39 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I'm selling it...relictantly...becouse in reality, it is a POS, and onless every single panel were to be replaced, it would be nothing but a beater for the rest of it's life. Also, acording to the PO, it has a little more than 500,000 miles on it, and when you drive it, it does feel like a 500,000 mile old truck. This is not to mention that the cash will be going to the caddy big block one ton longhorn so i can get that sucker on the road. i would love to sell the lincoln, get the one ton on the road, register it as a historical, and daily drive the SWB...but it just isn't in the cards. Beside, I'd be happy as a little school girl if I got a penny more than 500 bucks for the town car...and 5 bills don't go very far. Yes, I did the primer myself.... here is the thread. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=94139 I agree that the flat colors look good...but this stuff is fading to gray pretty quick, and starting to look crappy. If you plan on this, talk to Dubie. He did his right. (he kept the GMC grill on his too)

10-25-2004, 10:43 PM	#16
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Is there a non-glossy clear coat or something like that out there to protect it from fading? __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.



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10-25-2004, 11:51 PM	#18
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	my truck was hit not too long ago and i took it to the body shop and they matched the color of my primer and did a base coat dull clear coat on it so it would match. you cant even tell till it gets wet, then i beads the water where it has been painted and the rest of the truck just soaks it up __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-26-2004, 12:01 AM	#19
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	what the hell is that white stuff in the pic?

10-26-2004, 03:48 PM	#20
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	My paint is a single stage urethane with clear coat and flattening powder all mixed into 1. I just had to mix 1 part paint, 1 part catalyst and thin it by 30% and shot it on. Here are a couple pics of the finished product Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-26-2004, 04:07 PM	#22
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	like your mirrors dubie whered ya get em? __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

10-26-2004, 04:37 PM	#23
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	There is no buffing or waxing needed. This gave me the look I was after and is low maintenance. So far the paint has really held up well. It has sat out in the sun, rain and now snow since May and hasn't faded a bit. The mirrors you can buy from any board vendor here. They are called Peep mirrors and runa round $25-$40 per pair for you guys. I paid $70 / pair up here in Canada __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-26-2004, 06:01 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You oughta paint your wheels red Tim.

10-26-2004, 06:08 PM	#25
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	He has a set of 4 stock steelies he's gonna paint orange for spring Painting them orange to match the flames, red wheels are everywhere

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