Crash's 69 K10

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by tsnow678

What size of needle/jet are you using with the epoxy or high build? For high build I use a 2.3mm. For bases and clears I use a 1.3mm. This may have something to do with it and not so much on how your doing it.

2.0 tip.. I really think it is a problem with how fast I was moving the gun. Near the end of the spraying I started going really slow with the gun and the results were much better.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

I am still way behind you.. still have some body work to do on the Cab.. Still need to tear the bed down... Most importantly I need to learn how to use that #(@&^%$ spray gun..

You are welcome to use my suction gun anytime

You might be better off shooting your primer with a suction gun or a non hvlp gravity feed? I don't know what would be better?

I do agree that sanding epoxy sucks.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

You are welcome to use my suction gun anytime

You might be better off shooting your primer with a suction gun or a non hvlp gravity feed? I don't know what would be better?

I do agree that sanding epoxy sucks.

Thanks Mike... I think what I have will work.. just need to spray with it more.. Thinking about sanding again and trying again at a slower pace..

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks Mike... I think what I have will work.. just need to spray with it more.. Thinking about sanding again and trying again at a slower pace..

You may be able to just shoot the high build over it if it's not too bad.
Just a thought.
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[webfoot]

The tech sheet for your high build should recommend a tip. On mine it is 1.5-2.0. i used a 1.5 and it worked fine. SPI epoxy primer sands nice and is not near as pricey as PPG. I wouldn't worry much about how the high build looks after it is shot since you will be sanding most of it off anyway. 2.0 is a big tip so you may just need to adjust the material down some.

If you shoot epoxy, most epoxy primers have a 7-day or so "window" where the next layer will chemically bond to the primer so there is no need to scuff.

[sduckworth13]

Looks great, I'm doing the exact thing to my cab. I'm in the test fitting phase on the passenger side sheet metal. Glad to see you documented the entire rust repair. Its going to be alot of help to me.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey Crash,looking good on your build.Keep up the hard work & the progress going forward,love the pictures.Keep on truckin'

[Crash_OK]

No work done of the Cab this week. I had the pleasure of replacing the batteries in our lake cart. They weigh a little over 100lbs a piece. Could have bought a Dakota Gauge set for what they cost.

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd776.htm






Saturday was spent on the beach with my wife and some great friends.


Sunday I worked on a cart for the bed.








More pics of the cab





Pic’s of the motor and transmission I need to sell.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by rcbowtie69

hey crash,looking good on your build.keep up the hard work & the progress going forward,love the pictures.keep on truckin'

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[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Looks great, I'm doing the exact thing to my cab. I'm in the test fitting phase on the passenger side sheet metal. Glad to see you documented the entire rust repair. Its going to be alot of help to me.

Thanks, I hope so.. I learned a great deal during the process.. Have a great day.

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Hey Crash,looking good on your build.Keep up the hard work & the progress going forward,love the pictures.Keep on truckin'

Thanks RCbowtie69…

Originally Posted by fakerwade

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Thanks fakerwade

[Crash_OK]

Great weekend at the lake. I only had a few hours to work on the truck. I disassembled the bed.





I have some rust to deal with on the floor, but the bed sides look to be on great shape.





I also modified the old seat that was in the truck for the shop, and built a stand for the TV in the shop.





Sunset on Lake Eufaula…



Next Friday I hope to sand blast the floor and shoot epoxy primer.. Hopefully cut out the rusted spots out.

[RCbowtie69]

Cool sunset crash,gald you had a good time with the famliy.Hope to see progress of bed soon,it's going to be one nice 4x4.Keep on Truckin'

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Cool sunset crash,gald you had a good time with the famliy.Hope to see progress of bed soon,it's going to be one nice 4x4.Keep on Truckin'

Thanks.. Those type of sunsets is one of the reasons I enjoy being at the lake.. I hope the truck turns out nice.. but I wonder sometimes..

[mcbassin]

love the sunset pics, shop bench and oh yeah, pawn stars
Looks like you got the be tore down quick. Looking forward to more progress.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

love the sunset pics, shop bench and oh yeah, pawn stars
Looks like you got the be tore down quick. Looking forward to more progress.

Thanks Mike.. just trying to get caught up with you...

[Crash_OK]

Another very slow weekend.. I am playing too much to get very much done…

I did start sand blasting the floor of the bed. Got the bottom of the bed completed and most of the top. I need more blasting media to finsh up.




Of course we have to have some rust.. it is only right..








Need to find an old bed to cut out the pieces I need, or maybe I can order something to fix the issues.
The bed has some drilled holes from different things being mounted in it. I think it may have had a propane tank mounted in it at one time.
Hopefully over the next few weeks I can get the floor of the bed repaired, cleaned up, and primered.

Starting to think about the doors.. I am considering buying repo doors but have heard nightmares about fitment issues. If any has an option on some doors being better than others please let me know.

[Gardnervillain]

Wow! Great build! I wanted to know if you made your own fuel cell or purchased it? Also, it appears that it hangs a little lower than the tank you had before. I'm trying to decide which way to go as we have a rear tank from a Suburban we can use, but I love the look of your new one.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Gardnervillain

Wow! Great build! I wanted to know if you made your own fuel cell or purchased it? Also, it appears that it hangs a little lower than the tank you had before. I'm trying to decide which way to go as we have a rear tank from a Suburban we can use, but I love the look of your new one.

Thanks... I did not build the fuel cell, I am not that good. It was build by Boyd Welding, they have thread in the vendor section of this site. It may hang a little lower, but I have lots of room under there

Have a great day..

[hgs_notes]

Check out page 26 of the LMC online catalog, part #38-9628. Kind of pricey for a patch, but the only one I know of available other than buying the small bed floor patches (which don't have the rib ends) or a new floor. You can use the middle sections of another truck bed floor, but fing one that is not hammered bad or rusted can be a challenge because usually it won't be available to cut up. I had some pieces of a blazer bed floor from one I parted out and I made some with just flat sheetmetal for small spots.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Check out page 26 of the LMC online catalog, part #38-9628. Kind of pricey for a patch, but the only one I know of available other than buying the small bed floor patches (which don't have the rib ends) or a new floor. You can use the middle sections of another truck bed floor, but fing one that is not hammered bad or rusted can be a challenge because usually it won't be available to cut up. I had some pieces of a blazer bed floor from one I parted out and I made some with just flat sheetmetal for small spots.

Thanks.. Yes, I have seen that one, and I may have to buy it, but I want to see if I can come up with a cheaper fix. You are right about the edge being rolled, that will be hard to duplicate.

Once again thanks...

[mcbassin]

Looks like you have a plan to fix the bed. Your blaster works great. I need to get one of those as much as I hate blasting......

It was good to finally get to see your build in person. The pictures don't do justice to how good it really looks in person. You have a top notch build going. This truck will be super nice when done. Don't sweat the progress.
This time of year is lake time.....

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like you have a plan to fix the bed. Your blaster works great. I need to get one of those as much as I hate blasting......

It was good to finally get to see your build in person. The pictures don't do justice to how good it really looks in person. You have a top notch build going. This truck will be super nice when done. Don't sweat the progress.
This time of year is lake time.....

Thanks Mike, I have a plan, but I have to figure out what to do about the patch. I can buy a peice with the rolled edge, but cost is a factor, or I can buy a cheap patch and somehow come up with a way to roll the edge..

Thanks for the comments on the truck, it does not look as good as yours.. My hand brush paint job on the frame has a few runs... Right now I am just hoping to have it look good at 15 to 20ft ... lol.

Your right about the summer, it is lake time...

Have a great weekend....

[RCbowtie69]

Hey Crash,you're looking good on cleaning up the bed.All your repaired work on the rest of the truck has been a job well done.I think you have master the rust repair.Keep up the hard work & keep on truckin'

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Hey Crash,you're looking good on cleaning up the bed.All your repaired work on the rest of the truck has been a job well done.I think you have master the rust repair.Keep up the hard work & keep on truckin'

Thanks, not sure I have mastered anything, but I do feel better about attacking rust in the future... have a great day..

[Crash_OK]

Decided to bring my engine lift back to the shop and test fit the cab before I finish up the body work on it.




























I had a couple of problems. The transmission lines I hand built need to be modified at the transmission area. Also the front of the cab needed to be raised a little to get the front fender to line up correctly.









I installed the old rusty inner fenders and started looking at how I was going to mount the computer and wiring. I originally was going to mount the computer, fuse block, wiring, relays, and wiring terminals on the driver’s side inner fender, then I considered mounting it all under the dash, now I am back to mounting it all on the inner fender again.. Thoughts from you guys?





I also started looking at the AC lines. I am not completely happy with where I mounted the bulkhead connector, but I think I can make it look ok.. I just need to figure out how to route the lines.








I am considering buying new doors and inner fenders. I think GMCPaul sells a door that fits somewhat well out of the box. The only problem is shipping. I am planning on buy a cowl hood when I get the doors and maybe the inner fenders. LMC and others have free shipping on orders over $1000 dollars; my understanding is that GMCPaul does not. I guess I will give them a call and see what they can do..


Anyone have opinions on repo doors? How about the hood and the inner fenders, anything I should know about those?


I also want to wish my Dad a Happy Fathers Day…. Love you dad…