Project '86

[Driveway Dreams]

The truck is looking good. Looks like the top is fitting well. I also like what you did with the fenders. I need to get the chop all finished on the 38 my buddy & I are building. EDIT: And build the bed, and build floors, and finish laying out the frame, and... I guess I just want to get some progress on the metal work. You have re lit the flame for that truck because yours looks to be coming along well. Good work.

[tim23mn]

That truck is sick!!! Awesome work. Your build keeps me entertained as I sit here in Korea wishing I could work on mine. Keep up the sick work and awesome mods!

[Dudewith4x4]

I noticed the black paint on the front fenders. Im new to body work but is that a guide coat?

[87 dually burb]

awesome build just read the whole thing
subd'

[Driveway Dreams]

Originally Posted by Dudewith4x4

I noticed the black paint on the front fenders. Im new to body work but is that a guide coat?

The black paint you see there is guide coat. You got that one. It is used to show the high and low spots when you are block sanding. It will sand off a high and stay in a low if sanding properly.

[dv8customs]

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

The black paint you see there is guide coat. You got that one. It is used to show the high and low spots when you are block sanding. It will sand off a high and stay in a low if sanding properly.

Thanks

[Dudewith4x4]

Thanks gerald. I thought so. Im taking autobody in school this year and already doing senior work (Im a junoir) and I used one a week ago. Im happy I could Identify it. Thanks man.

[Dudewith4x4]

Dv8 The truck is looking awesome I just read the whole build. I think you need to build a 4x4.. I think your detail would make it look awesome.

[dv8customs]

Started making dust today...

[justpball]

nice!

[Conundrum]

Truck is lookin good!

[Driveway Dreams]

looks like you are starting to shape out a truck top. Glad to watch and keep seeing progress.

[dv8customs]

How about a black top instead of white?

[justpball]

going to be one sick truck when you get it done...

[Conundrum]

I think a white truck with a black top would be cool looking.

[hotrod_991]

well ill be dipped in batter and fried for sunday dinner you learn something new everyday. I used to always laugh at the guys running around with the tiger striped primer paint jobs come to find out they just preping for a good smooth finish.

[dv8customs]

I'm not sure all those guys are just laying down a guide coat for blocking but that is what I am doing...

[dv8customs]

A few shots with the bed set in place and the fender thrown on. I know the bed is crooked, I need to shim it.

[ratty 46]

Neat ....... that truck is going to look kick ass when its finished.

Ratty 46

[dv8customs]

Thanks, it does make the bed look a little longer, but I think the proportions came out great.

[3r!c84]

Originally Posted by dv8customs

Thanks, it does make the bed look a little longer, but I think the proportions came out great.

yes it did but it looks kick ass with that back window

[tim23mn]

dv8~ All I can say is WOW!!!! The craftsmanship and look is off the charts!!!

[dv8customs]

The side glass is still a bit costly IMO, and I am not sure it will fit with the bear claws installed and the suicide hinges.

[ratty 46]

I'm with jitterguy ...... I was not into the chop at first .... due to the botched jobs I'd seen on others ..... not metal workingwise but dimensionally & aesthetically.

Yours ....... works. I think moreso because of the full sized rear window.

As for the fender idea ....... not sure you thought of it but it too works with what you've done with the rest of the truck. I would not hesitate doing that myself.

Good job so far.

Ratty 46

[dv8customs]

Originally Posted by jitteryguy

very nice , I too thought the chop was bad idea when I first read it, I have seen a few of these truck's chop'd and never seen one that look'd right, the lines just dont flow . however you have defantly pull'd it off ! make's me wanna chop the dually 2 inch's . I realy like the fender's, I plan on do'n that to my rear fender's but now I may do all four .

Originally Posted by ratty 46

I'm with jitterguy ...... I was not into the chop at first .... due to the botched jobs I'd seen on others ..... not metal workingwise but dimensionally & aesthetically.

Yours ....... works. I think moreso because of the full sized rear window.

As for the fender idea ....... not sure you thought of it but it too works with what you've done with the rest of the truck. I would not hesitate doing that myself.

Good job so far.

Ratty 46

Thanks guys, I am very pleased with how the overall look came out. I got the fender idea from the Hill's Hot Rods blazer. Currently I only know of one other truck with that mod.