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Old 08-15-2024, 04:15 PM   #126
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Re: Ol' Blue

Well, new endeavor for me today. I got a HF paint gun and some Master Coat rustproofing and for the first time in my life, I mixed paint and sprayed it with a gun.

IMG_1831 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I used the Master Coat on the Cherokee frame 12 years ago, and it still looks just like it did the day I "brushed" it on. This means there are some brush marks in it, but there is absolutely no rust. So, this time I thought I'd just try spraying it. I think it worked, but the test will be when I do the topcoat to see if it looks good.

A number of the parts are to hold the Cameo bed fiberglass to the steel bed sides. Some is for the frame, like front bumper mounts and some of the rear spring stuff.

Anyway, I can now say "I'll never be a painter!" Painters have a talent I'll never have. Also, I can make a mess so big it takes hours to clean up, but I did like the way the Mastercoat went on.
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Old 08-15-2024, 04:46 PM   #127
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Re: Ol' Blue

way to go.

I painted with a gun for the first time about 20 years ago, and I enjoyed it. So much that I tried to paint a car, and it worked out fine.

Take your time, don't rush the flash time, and smooth even strokes will give you decent results. (you don't have to cover it with the first coat)

Here is my Lemans in Primer, after Base, after Clear, and finished.

From the prices that I hear that people pay for paint (JUST PAINT) I would start a side business if I had the space.

Congrats, the first time is always the most difficult, now you have done that, you will get better each time.
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Old 08-15-2024, 06:05 PM   #128
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Nice work Tempest!
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Old 08-31-2024, 09:46 AM   #129
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Ok, I bit the bullet and I sprayed the frame.
IMG_1836 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
I used the MasterCoat system, two coats of their rust proofing and 2 coats of their topcoat. I used it on the Jeep frame, but I brushed it on and threw away the brushes. This time I sprayed it with the HF paint gun. I won't do it again! Clean up was a total PITA! I went through a box of gloves and 3 rolls of paper towels. It took way more time than it should have. Yes, rust is not going to come back. When I did the Jeep, I put some left over on the shredder and there is no rust where I painted it, but it was just too much of a pain.

I will be assembling the frame next.

I got the cab and doors back from Dip and Strip, and they look great. I took some pictures, but between the phone and the computer, they are not showing up so I can post them. I'll get some more to post later today.

I will start welding up the firewall holes, and getting the cab and doors ready for primer, because they are raw steel right now.

Rignt now, I'm taking the original frame and running gear to storage, just in case I ever need it.
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Old 08-31-2024, 05:08 PM   #130
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Here is what the cab and doors look like after doing the "Strip and Dip" process.
IMG_1838 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
IMG_1837 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Almost all the steel looks like this, multiple layers of old paint removed, some bondo on the bottom of a door where it was dented, any surface rust is gone. The floor will need to be wire wheeled or sanded or something as the solution sat on that flat surface and dried. Now it is like a coating. It can be removed, and it is certainly a lot easier to do just that than the whole cab, doors and hinges.

Next is assemble the painted frame.
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Old 09-03-2024, 12:23 PM   #131
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Re: Ol' Blue

Hi Sir,

just read up on your post here, if you happen to be still in need of the Cameo Tailgate i would get ahold of Gabriel Carbajal out of California, I have delt with him on parts for my 58 Cameo. great Guy to deal with and he also does beautiful Chrome work if you happen to need for your truck. He knows these trucks also and been in the business for a long time. for what its worth!
Wish you the Best with your Build!
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Old 09-03-2024, 12:33 PM   #132
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Thanks. Gabe did my chrome.

I did find a complete original tailgate from a very nice guy in Fla.
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Old 09-03-2024, 02:56 PM   #133
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Thanks. Gabe did my chrome.

I did find a complete original tailgate from a very nice guy in Fla.
Nice !!!
Most of my Cameo Chrome was done by Gabe, just got some of the last parts back from him for my truck! He does nice work and great
Guy to work with for sure!
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Old 09-16-2024, 04:08 PM   #134
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Ok, I've not been asleep all this time. I have the frame almost ready to set the cab on it. That means the rear end is in place with the U-bolts tightened just a little to keep it from moving. I got some tires and wheels to make it a roller. The front end is mostly assembled, springs and spindles yet to go. However, I've been told not to do that until I am ready to put some weight on it. So, it will sit for a little longer.

I have cut off all the old stuff from the firewall, so I can start welding up holes. Today I got the 3-point seat belt brackets installed. This had me so concerned I did a separate post on it. Well, the anticipation was much worse than the installation.
IMG_1872 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I have been working on an AC vent for the middle of the dash. I am almost ready to cut the hole and get the mounting brackets finished. I saw it on Bob's truck and really liked it. I'll also be modifying the dash a little to get the extra controllers installed.

Next time I'll post more pictures.
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Old Yesterday, 05:10 PM   #135
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I've started working on the holes in things. The worst one I've addressed is the driver's door. There looks to be an accident site, where they may have "pulled" the dent out. Anyway, the holes look to be rust outs that were under a layer of bondo.

Here is what I cut out.
IMG_1878 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Then I made the patch and tried to get its shape just like the door. I primed the back side and here is my tacked in place patch.
IMG_1879 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

At this point, the patch felt smooth with the door metal. The metal came out of the back panel of a 54, so it should be the same steel.

I took almost 1.5 hours welding it in, doing a few tacks all the way around, only where the metal felt cool enough. Then some grinding with a 3" grinder with36 grit and finishing with a 120 grit flap disc.
IMG_1880 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I used a pick on the spots that looked like they weren't welded up. I went back over it 2 times before I got to this point. I can say the dark spots are not holes, and they have good metal under them.

There is a little wave left to right, so there will be some filler, but I think it will work.

Cab work starts next!
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Old Yesterday, 09:39 PM   #136
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Nice repair.
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Old Yesterday, 11:19 PM   #137
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when you do the tack on tack style of mig do you start the next tack on top of the existing tack? thats what I like to do as it forms a more continuous weld when done, no pin holes between tacks. I always let everuthing cool well, so I could stick my tongue on it with no issues (yeah, but i wouldn't, right?) I use compressed air to cool the weld spots off. a hammer on dolly helps after each tack too as it helps with shrinkage. tack, hammer, cool. spot weld in different spots around the patch so heat stays minimal and patch doesn't end up off kilter from shrinking as the weld cools.
nice job. if it has waviness try the old laundry iron held on the spots and then after it has warmed up the high spots remove the iron and wipe the area with a wet rag. the iorn only hits the high spots so this method shrinks the highs down. it only needs to be hot enough to make a bit of steam when you run the wet rag over it. sorta like a cheap mans shrinking disc.
make sure to clean the iron off well before sneaking it back into the house, lol.
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Re: Ol' Blue

Thanks guys.

Raven, I can't get to the back side to do any dolly work. I will see if I can sneak the iron out and try that, as it makes sense.
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