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joe231 · 09-14-2009, 01:28 PM

Very nice Joe!!!

I love that truck!
The stance is right on and those wheels just complete the look!
You guys did a great job!!

Oh and the yellow one ain't bad either

MacAttack · 09-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Great shots, Hoser!

Looks like some fun drives.

frmula505 · 09-14-2009, 01:56 PM

Great pictures, I wanted to make the last plaza get together. I can't remember what happened. I think I was working in the garage, and had already drank a few beers.

65panelrat · 09-14-2009, 02:34 PM

Had an Awesome time with you guys yesterday, Man Joseph you guys rocked the Santa Fe plaza once again! Thank you and La Mona Lisa always. Love your family!

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Thanks Greg! Thank you for always supporting Camino Oscuro. It was fun...

Strodder · 09-14-2009, 03:35 PM

That carpet really finishes the interior nicely.

4dranch · 09-14-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

That carpet really finishes the interior nicely.

That's just what I was thinking....

Very nice work Joe.
Do you remember if it was a e-bay store selling the carpetor or just someone selling it..

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

That's just what I was thinking....

Very nice work Joe.
Do you remember if it was a e-bay store selling the carpetor or just someone selling it..

Thanks!

It was just some local guy with a posting on Craigslist. I think she paid $75 for it. It's a nice quality carpet too. Tightly woven, stitched edges, formed nicely with padding already on it.

62 short step · 09-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Damn nice Joe!!

*CWT* · 09-14-2009, 03:57 PM

Cool truck man. Its always nice to have wife or family involved. My wife loves my old trucks.

S10Fan · 09-14-2009, 05:41 PM

Way Kool truck, both of them!

Bryan

jchav62 · 09-17-2009, 07:05 PM

Thanks all! Like I said...We are still chasing the bugs out. Tomorrow we'll be putting in a new starter. There's also been some issues with the fuel. If the truck sits for even a day, the fuel line completely drains out... It's like running out of gas and trying to re-prime the system daily. I may try an electric fuel pump to solve this problem. I also have to chase down a couple oil leaks. It's all a part of the fun! I'll keep you's posted. Later....jc

*LILRED66* · 09-17-2009, 08:28 PM

Nice indeed. It is great doing the work, but even better to take them out and enjoy them. Great job and congrats.

srsummers · 09-18-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

That same evening, Lisa and her '65 made their car show 'debut'.

"Cruise Night on the Plaza" here in Santa Fe. They have about one show in month in the summer and we were able to catch the last one for 2009. Lisa was in the '65, Fred followed in his '54 (now dressed in Rustoleum Satin Black) and me in the '62...

Could we get some more picks of Fred's 54? great looking car. Is that rattle can Rustoleum Satin Black?

Hoser's Girl · 09-18-2009, 12:47 PM

It is actually a '50/50 mix of rustoleum and lacquer thinner shot through a paint gun'.........quote right outta Joseph's mouth. My brother Fred and Joseph really know their stuff...............or they are gonna figure out how to make it work!!! Chicano Engineering! haha

Joseph is at home right now chasing more of those bugs on my 65 down. I am sure she will run like a charm when I get home. I am lucky!!!!

MacAttack · 09-18-2009, 01:24 PM

54' Bad Dog! Woof! Woof! Woof!

Strodder · 09-18-2009, 01:27 PM

How did you get the Rustoleum Paint out of the can to mix it with lacquer.

BTW it looks great

srsummers · 09-18-2009, 02:18 PM

The 54 looks great. Do you think they could put a post up on how they did it? Did they paint a couple of coats, then sand, paint a couple of coats and sand?

jchav62 · 09-21-2009, 11:04 AM

Fred didn't do any 'between coat' sandings on the '54. He did some quick body work, put the car in primer, final sand then paint. He usually does two or three coats of color with an HLVP gun. He uses lacquer thinner because it reduces the drying time big time. He used semi gloss black on the body and gloss white on the roof. All Rustoleum.

srsummers · 09-21-2009, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the info. That's a great looking "poor man's" paint job. What type of gun is that a gravity feed? I bought a cheap gravity fed gun and was thinking about doing the same thing. I've never painted anything (except rattle can). I wonder how long it will hold up. I guess for the money, you could just rough it up and spray it again. Thanks again for the info.

jchav62 · 09-21-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srsummers

Thanks for the info. That's a great looking "poor man's" paint job. What type of gun is that a gravity feed? I bought a cheap gravity fed gun and was thinking about doing the same thing. I've never painted anything (except rattle can). I wonder how long it will hold up. I guess for the money, you could just rough it up and spray it again. Thanks again for the info.

He has a few different brand guns. I think one gun is a 'high-dollar' one from Mac Tools or Snap On, but the one he likes the best is a Campbell Hausfeld he bought from WalMart. He picked it up a while back in a set for $60 that came with a regular size gun and a detail gun. I'm a 'Rattle Can Master' myself. I recently bought myself a cheapy gun from Harbor Freight. I'm going to try my first gun paint job soon on my '73. As Fred says: "Go for it...the worst you can do is 'f' it up"...

srsummers · 09-21-2009, 12:16 PM

I bought a Harbor Frieght gun myself. That's my thought...what's the worst that can happen. I can always sand it back off if it looks horrible.

Strodder · 09-21-2009, 12:22 PM

I have the Harbor Freight HLVP gun. Works OK for the money.

jchav62 · 10-27-2009, 09:32 AM

Well it's been a while since the last post. Update:

We took the truck to our good friend and body man, Abe Flores in Moriarty, NM. He's going to tackle those door skin patches for us, finish up the fender patches and fix a few dents for us. I'll be out there to help him when I can. He's an awesome body man so I know the work will be "cherry"..

Thanks Abe! I'll try to take some pics of the progress and post them as the work gets done. We can't wait!

Later... JC

frmula505 · 10-27-2009, 09:52 AM

Sorry I didn't have the time to help you guys out. Work has had me so busy. Haven't had to even work on my own.

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Very nice Joe!!! I love that truck! The stance is right on and those wheels just complete the look! You guys did a great job!! Oh and the yellow one ain't bad either __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Great shots, Hoser! Looks like some fun drives. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

09-14-2009, 01:56 PM	#303
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Great pictures, I wanted to make the last plaza get together. I can't remember what happened. I think I was working in the garage, and had already drank a few beers. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

09-14-2009, 02:34 PM	#304
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Had an Awesome time with you guys yesterday, Man Joseph you guys rocked the Santa Fe plaza once again! Thank you and La Mona Lisa always. Love your family! __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

09-14-2009, 02:48 PM	#305
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Thanks Greg! Thank you for always supporting Camino Oscuro. It was fun... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 09-14-2009 at 02:48 PM.

09-14-2009, 03:35 PM	#306
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. That carpet really finishes the interior nicely. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

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62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Damn nice Joe!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

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CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Cool truck man. Its always nice to have wife or family involved. My wife loves my old trucks.

09-14-2009, 05:41 PM	#311
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,641	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Way Kool truck, both of them! Bryan __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

09-17-2009, 07:05 PM	#312
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Thanks all! Like I said...We are still chasing the bugs out. Tomorrow we'll be putting in a new starter. There's also been some issues with the fuel. If the truck sits for even a day, the fuel line completely drains out... It's like running out of gas and trying to re-prime the system daily. I may try an electric fuel pump to solve this problem. I also have to chase down a couple oil leaks. It's all a part of the fun! I'll keep you's posted. Later....jc __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-17-2009, 08:28 PM	#313
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Nice indeed. It is great doing the work, but even better to take them out and enjoy them. Great job and congrats.

09-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#315
Hoser's Girl Chevy Chica Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico Posts: 94	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. It is actually a '50/50 mix of rustoleum and lacquer thinner shot through a paint gun'.........quote right outta Joseph's mouth. My brother Fred and Joseph really know their stuff...............or they are gonna figure out how to make it work!!! Chicano Engineering! haha Joseph is at home right now chasing more of those bugs on my 65 down. I am sure she will run like a charm when I get home. I am lucky!!!! Attached Images __________________ ~La 'Mona' Lisa Last edited by Hoser's Girl; 09-22-2009 at 10:32 AM.

09-18-2009, 01:24 PM	#316
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. 54' Bad Dog! Woof! Woof! Woof! __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

09-18-2009, 01:27 PM	#317
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. How did you get the Rustoleum Paint out of the can to mix it with lacquer. BTW it looks great __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 09-18-2009 at 01:28 PM.

09-18-2009, 02:18 PM	#318
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. The 54 looks great. Do you think they could put a post up on how they did it? Did they paint a couple of coats, then sand, paint a couple of coats and sand?



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09-21-2009, 11:04 AM	#319
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Fred didn't do any 'between coat' sandings on the '54. He did some quick body work, put the car in primer, final sand then paint. He usually does two or three coats of color with an HLVP gun. He uses lacquer thinner because it reduces the drying time big time. He used semi gloss black on the body and gloss white on the roof. All Rustoleum. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-21-2009, 11:46 AM	#320
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Thanks for the info. That's a great looking "poor man's" paint job. What type of gun is that a gravity feed? I bought a cheap gravity fed gun and was thinking about doing the same thing. I've never painted anything (except rattle can). I wonder how long it will hold up. I guess for the money, you could just rough it up and spray it again. Thanks again for the info.

09-21-2009, 12:16 PM	#322
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. I bought a Harbor Frieght gun myself. That's my thought...what's the worst that can happen. I can always sand it back off if it looks horrible.

09-21-2009, 12:22 PM	#323
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. I have the Harbor Freight HLVP gun. Works OK for the money. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 09-21-2009 at 12:22 PM.

10-27-2009, 09:32 AM	#324
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Well it's been a while since the last post. Update: We took the truck to our good friend and body man, Abe Flores in Moriarty, NM. He's going to tackle those door skin patches for us, finish up the fender patches and fix a few dents for us. I'll be out there to help him when I can. He's an awesome body man so I know the work will be "cherry".. Thanks Abe! I'll try to take some pics of the progress and post them as the work gets done. We can't wait! Later... JC __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-27-2009, 09:52 AM	#325
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Sorry I didn't have the time to help you guys out. Work has had me so busy. Haven't had to even work on my own. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

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