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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

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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.

jchav62 · 10-27-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by frmula505

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.

It's all good, Jose. With the band and everything we hardly have the time neither. We still need to get together and try some of you imported tequila soon. Maybe on a 'football Sunday'. I hope all is well...

Hoser's Girl · 10-27-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by frmula505

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.

Just to reiterate.............thanks for even offering!!!! That was cool of you!

Hope you had a great trip.....

4dranch · 10-27-2009, 12:43 PM

You guys keep us posted.....can't wait. are you staying with the same color blue?

jchav62 · 10-27-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

You guys keep us posted.....can't wait. are you staying with the same color blue?

I'll let her answer that. She can't decide on colors yet.

4dranch · 10-27-2009, 02:22 PM

jchav62 · 11-02-2009, 11:34 AM

I went to Moriarty this past Friday to help my buddy Abe with the door patches. We got the doors off (that really hurt because the doors open and shut so perfect, I didn't want to remove them), cut out the rust and fitted the panels. Everything is mocked up and lined up. Still needs to be welded. He also began working on the dents in the bed. Looking good! Sorry, no pics yet...

JC

jchav62 · 11-02-2009, 12:10 PM

Here's a few pics of the action. My buddy Greg snapped them with his phone...

Me grinding, Abe cutting and fitting, then the test fit on the truck...

4dranch · 11-02-2009, 01:51 PM

Nice work Joe...

jchav62 · 11-09-2009, 12:22 PM

Did a little more work to the door patches this past Friday. Some welding and grinding... Getting closer...

Here are some pics of Abraham in action...

Notice Abe's '59 Apache in the background. His prostreet project. Awesome truck that he's building...

jchav62 · 11-09-2009, 12:24 PM

A couple more pics...

Alan's Classic · 11-09-2009, 12:59 PM

Nice progress!!

likaroc13 · 11-09-2009, 01:28 PM

looking nice...i was just looking at a couple of the pics of the whole truck, realizing (again) how cool these things look...can't wait to get my '66 in progress....keep up the great work

joe231 · 11-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Saweeeeet!!!!

4dranch · 11-09-2009, 03:45 PM

Nice work Joe,
Can you get me a close up of the seat? I'm Still looking for ideas, and that one looks nice,

09-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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?

09-21-2009, 11:04 AM	#5
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	#6
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	#8
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	#9
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	#10
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	#11
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

10-27-2009, 12:43 PM	#14
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. You guys keep us posted.....can't wait. are you staying with the same color blue? __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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11-02-2009, 11:34 AM	#17
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. I went to Moriarty this past Friday to help my buddy Abe with the door patches. We got the doors off (that really hurt because the doors open and shut so perfect, I didn't want to remove them), cut out the rust and fitted the panels. Everything is mocked up and lined up. Still needs to be welded. He also began working on the dents in the bed. Looking good! Sorry, no pics yet... 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 Last edited by jchav62; 11-02-2009 at 11:34 AM.

11-02-2009, 12:10 PM	#18
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. Here's a few pics of the action. My buddy Greg snapped them with his phone... Me grinding, Abe cutting and fitting, then the test fit on the truck... Attached Images __________________ 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

11-02-2009, 01:51 PM	#19
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11-09-2009, 12:22 PM	#20
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. Did a little more work to the door patches this past Friday. Some welding and grinding... Getting closer... Here are some pics of Abraham in action... Notice Abe's '59 Apache in the background. His prostreet project. Awesome truck that he's building... Attached Images __________________ 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; 11-09-2009 at 12:26 PM.

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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. A couple more pics... Attached Images __________________ 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

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4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Nice work Joe, Can you get me a close up of the seat? I'm Still looking for ideas, and that one looks nice, __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 11-09-2009 at 03:46 PM.

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