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JRANGER · 07-15-2015, 07:58 AM

So question. What size tip are you using and how does it lay down? Does it flatten out good after it dries?

tinydb84 · 07-15-2015, 12:09 PM

Damn that is bright!! It looks a lot brighter than the sample. Is it single stage or bc/cc?

rusty76 · 07-15-2015, 04:15 PM

It does look bright....but it looks cool too.

budget78gmc · 07-16-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRANGER

So question. What size tip are you using and how does it lay down? Does it flatten out good after it dries?

I used a 1.4 tip. It did lay down smooth. It has flattening agents added to it already, so it has a matte finish.

budget78gmc · 07-16-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Damn that is bright!! It looks a lot brighter than the sample. Is it single stage or bc/cc?

It is a single stage low gloss system.

JRANGER · 07-17-2015, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budget78gmc

I used a 1.4 tip. It did lay down smooth. It has flattening agents added to it already, so it has a matte finish.

Sweet, thats exactly what im going for.

budget78gmc · 07-21-2015, 02:34 PM

Slowly getting things painted. New (used)radiator support painted, old one was missing the entire bottom corner under the battery tray.

rusty76 · 07-21-2015, 06:14 PM

Looking good.

JRANGER · 07-21-2015, 06:37 PM

i expected more orange lol

budget78gmc · 07-21-2015, 06:42 PM

I wanted the radiator support all black. I have seen some painted body color and to me it doesn't look right. But that's just me. I am however using all stainless bolts to put everything back together. That's one of the perks working for a hardware store.

JRANGER · 07-21-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by budget78gmc

I wanted the radiator support all black. I have seen some painted body color and to me it doesn't look right. But that's just me. I am however using all stainless bolts to put everything back together. That's one of the perks working for a hardware store.

Well yeah, but i meant other parts painted

budget78gmc · 07-21-2015, 06:53 PM

Soon my friend, soon!!

JRANGER · 07-21-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by budget78gmc

Soon my friend, soon!!

i mean, ive painted two cars in the time youve had this project..Including my 78 i gave my mom

budget78gmc · 07-21-2015, 07:04 PM

It has taken a long time to get here. No need to rush it now.LOL

rusty76 · 07-22-2015, 05:34 PM

You are getting there.

budget78gmc · 01-04-2016, 11:35 PM

well guys its been a while. Truck cab is still being worked on. My buddy got real sick and was down and out for a while. floors are done as well as inner and outer rockers. Cab corners and firewall are next, then roof.

rusty76 · 01-05-2016, 06:50 PM

Hope all is well. And look forward to updates as always.

budget78gmc · 02-09-2016, 10:31 PM

Not a lot new guys. But im starting to gather new interior parts and want feed back. Interior is going to be saddle colored. like the seat color. so what steering wheel would go best. Light or Dark

JRANGER · 02-10-2016, 10:14 AM

i like the first one

budget78gmc · 02-13-2016, 01:07 AM

Got my flake today. Gonna do the front bumper, inner fenders, and maybe the wheels.

rusty76 · 02-14-2016, 11:17 AM

Second wheel.

tinydb84 · 02-14-2016, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budget78gmc

Got my flake today. Gonna do the front bumper, inner fenders, and maybe the wheels.

Hurry up man! I want to see what it looks like.

LT7A · 02-25-2016, 04:49 AM

Good work man. Take all the time you need -- glad to see you popping in still with updates. Keep in mind that timelines are as individual as our trucks are.

I'll be honest that your truck totally grabbed me with it dropped, Cragars, and that blue and white paint. I woulda drove it that way til the bed fell off, got a rope, dragged it home, tacked it back together, and did it again. That looked so cool to me, rust and all. But that's just me -- but you've got me thinking about seeing if the Cragars on my old Cutlass will fit my yellow/white '83, but that blue/white/Cragars really got me.

Your rig is coming together and is way ahead of the level you predicted when you started. Once again, the individuality is part of what makes all this cool. Nice work!

budget78gmc · 04-06-2016, 11:29 PM

Update
pulled engine and transmission from the frame for frame cleanup and engine cleanup. Motor is cleaned and painted. Question of the day is what valve cover and air cleaner to go with. Black with polished fins, or fully polished, ready ..set..go!!

rusty76 · 04-07-2016, 08:09 PM

Polished. I'm not a fan of black engines and so on. That color on the engine looks awesome.

07-15-2015, 07:58 AM	#276
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 GMC Build! So question. What size tip are you using and how does it lay down? Does it flatten out good after it dries? __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

07-15-2015, 12:09 PM	#277
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Damn that is bright!! It looks a lot brighter than the sample. Is it single stage or bc/cc? __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

07-15-2015, 04:15 PM	#278
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1978 GMC Build! It does look bright....but it looks cool too. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

07-21-2015, 02:34 PM	#282
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Slowly getting things painted. New (used)radiator support painted, old one was missing the entire bottom corner under the battery tray. Attached Images __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536

07-21-2015, 06:14 PM	#283
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Looking good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

07-21-2015, 06:37 PM	#284
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 GMC Build! i expected more orange lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

07-21-2015, 06:42 PM	#285
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! I wanted the radiator support all black. I have seen some painted body color and to me it doesn't look right. But that's just me. I am however using all stainless bolts to put everything back together. That's one of the perks working for a hardware store. __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536

07-21-2015, 06:53 PM	#287
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Soon my friend, soon!! __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536

07-21-2015, 07:04 PM	#289
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! It has taken a long time to get here. No need to rush it now.LOL __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536

07-22-2015, 05:34 PM	#290
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1978 GMC Build! You are getting there. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

01-04-2016, 11:35 PM	#291
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! well guys its been a while. Truck cab is still being worked on. My buddy got real sick and was down and out for a while. floors are done as well as inner and outer rockers. Cab corners and firewall are next, then roof. __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536

01-05-2016, 06:50 PM	#292
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Hope all is well. And look forward to updates as always. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-09-2016, 10:31 PM	#293
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Not a lot new guys. But im starting to gather new interior parts and want feed back. Interior is going to be saddle colored. like the seat color. so what steering wheel would go best. Light or Dark Attached Images __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536

02-10-2016, 10:14 AM	#294
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 GMC Build! i like the first one __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

02-13-2016, 01:07 AM	#295
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Got my flake today. Gonna do the front bumper, inner fenders, and maybe the wheels. Attached Images __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536



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02-14-2016, 11:17 AM	#296
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Second wheel. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-25-2016, 04:49 AM	#298
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Good work man. Take all the time you need -- glad to see you popping in still with updates. Keep in mind that timelines are as individual as our trucks are. I'll be honest that your truck totally grabbed me with it dropped, Cragars, and that blue and white paint. I woulda drove it that way til the bed fell off, got a rope, dragged it home, tacked it back together, and did it again. That looked so cool to me, rust and all. But that's just me -- but you've got me thinking about seeing if the Cragars on my old Cutlass will fit my yellow/white '83, but that blue/white/Cragars really got me. Your rig is coming together and is way ahead of the level you predicted when you started. Once again, the individuality is part of what makes all this cool. Nice work!

04-06-2016, 11:29 PM	#299
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Update pulled engine and transmission from the frame for frame cleanup and engine cleanup. Motor is cleaned and painted. Question of the day is what valve cover and air cleaner to go with. Black with polished fins, or fully polished, ready ..set..go!! Attached Images __________________ SOLD 1978 GMC Sierra Grande "Slow Budget Build" 1969 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440536

04-07-2016, 08:09 PM	#300
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1978 GMC Build! Polished. I'm not a fan of black engines and so on. That color on the engine looks awesome. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

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