My 56 build

[Jason 56]

Wasn’t happy with the window switches that came with my kit. They were 80’s Chevy truck style. So I went with 2000 Monte Carlo switches. The express down works too.

[Dieselwrencher]

Awesome work! Is that evercoat filler? Do you plan to leave the steps smooth after paint?

[57FleetsideC4]

Nice Work!! Coming along nicely! Steve

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Father&son56project

As always, seriously nice work!

Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Nice Work!! Coming along nicely! Steve

Thanks… it’s progress

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Awesome work! Is that evercoat filler? Do you plan to leave the steps smooth after paint?

Yes, it’s evercoat chrome -a-lite. Sands really well. Hardly any paper clogging. The steps will be left smooth.

[tdishon]

Keep the pictures coming. Enjoying your build.

[dsraven]

nice work.

I've been using feather-rite filler. do you know how it compares?

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by dsraven

nice work.

I've been using feather-rite filler. do you know how it compares?

Not sure. I haven’t done any bodywork in 20 years. When I was last doing it PPG just came out with KU36 (it’s been a while!) I’ve just been taking advice from my local paint/body guy from the parts store. Guy knows his stuff… I’ve been out of the game for too long to understand current products. I plan on using evercoat glazing putty along with high build primer.

[dsraven]

I usually beat out the rough stuff, blast, repair any holes and dents found after the blasting, smooth the previously beat areas, get things as straight as possible, epoxy primer, fill anything that still needs filling, high build primer, wet block sand and spray high build/wet sand as many coats as needed to eliminate the low spots, then epoxy one last time and store the parts till paint time. before paint, wet block sand, spray a sealer before painting. good to use the same manufacturer all the way through so there are no problems with compatability

[dsraven]

Ok, just curious.
Is the glazing putty a 2 part deal? Just wondering if it will sand at the same rate as the surrounding area. I've had that problem before. Waaay back the glazing putty was lacquer based and sometimes would react with the other substrates.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Ok, just curious.
Is the glazing putty a 2 part deal? Just wondering if it will sand at the same rate as the surrounding area. I've had that problem before. Waaay back the glazing putty was lacquer based and sometimes would react with the other substrates.

Yes, it’s 2 part. Like the filler. I’m using evercoat glazing putty. It’s what I’ve used before anyone produced high build primer. It sands starting with 180 and is great for pinholes heavy sanding scratches and feathering. I’ll probably use it on top of my high build if needed

[slammed57]

been a while since i checked in.... getting a lot of word done.. lookin REALLY nice

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by slammed57

been a while since i checked in.... getting a lot of word done.. lookin REALLY nice

Thanks, I can’t wait to see yours in gloss black!

[Jason 56]

Not much to show with all the bodywork. But when I’m tired of bodywork, I’ve been working on the interior. I like how the 1st handle came out with its final shape. Now to repeat the process for the other side. Last 2 pictures are plans for an additional wood accent. I plan on staining all of the wood blue to match the bed wood. First I have to plane them down to 3/8”. All the door panel and lower section of the handle will be covered in material. Planning on a rich tan (tobacco) color

[dsraven]

nice work. you gotta love seeing it all one colour, even if you will be sanding it.

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice work! Those wood pieces are going to look killer!

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by dsraven

nice work. you gotta love seeing it all one colour, even if you will be sanding it.

Thanks, I thrive on seeing progress. It’s amazing how long it takes to prep for paint, but the result is very satisfying.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work! Those wood pieces are going to look killer!

Thanks, I’m really happy with how all the wood is coming out. I still plan on doing a small panel in the center console, lower section of the center console, and the lower seat panels in wood. Should look unique.

[Jason 56]

Finished fab work on the center console. Should be the end of metal fab on this project. Plan on putting a charging port on the back of the console. Just some bodywork and it should be done. Even had time tonight to make the wood insert.

[dsraven]

Good idea on the charging ports. I would put in a couple, 1 hot with key on and 1 hot with key off.

[Father&son56project]

That's some intricate fab work on the console. The pic that shows the backside of the console really shows how much effort went into creating that panel. Nice work!

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Good idea on the charging ports. I would put in a couple, 1 hot with key on and 1 hot with key off.

Thanks, I plan on doing something like that.

Originally Posted by Father&son56project

That's some intricate fab work on the console. The pic that shows the backside of the console really shows how much effort went into creating that panel. Nice work!

Thanks, I’m getting pretty good a beating metal into the shape I want. I plan on installing a double din pioneer radio in the top of the console to finish it off.

[Jason 56]

Center console just needs body work. Ended up mounting the radio from the back with a couple straps. It the opposite of how it’s supposed to be. The single din radio part is supposed to be mounted and the screen is supposed to float. I didn’t like that look. I rolled all the edges of the opening for a consistent look. I really like how I turned out. I have next week off, so I’m hoping to get the frame stripped down and painted.

[Kevin_C]

Looking good. I know what you mean about those screens. The advertisement photos always shows them straight on but I never like the look from the side when you can see how much it sticks out. Hope to get back to work on my console soon. Keep up the good work

[6DoF]

agreed, screen looks great this way.

[Jason 56]

Progress update. I’ve been working on final details that need to be addressed before paint. Drilled holes and mounted the door cards. Kick panels are in with speakers. Also made the wood base for the center console. My grille finally came in, so I made sure all the front end chrome would fit!