198Plus build

[jason65]

That looks good. It's good to have a color someone else "that you know of" has not done yet.

[ol Curt]

Yes, but that Chevelle makes me sick. Not because I don't like it, but because I almost bought a 66 that color with a 396 when I was 19. My friend talked me out of it saying it sounded like a throwout bearing was going out. At 19 that seemed like a big deal.Young and dumb! I saw one just like it at a car show last night and was reminded how much I liked that color

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by joe231

looks nice!!

Originally Posted by Strodder

X2

Originally Posted by 198plus

Alan just wanted to tell you we had a great time hanging out with you today !!!!!!!

It was fun, ya'll are a trip. Thanks for the help and lunch. Did ya'll find your way home from Bumpkinville OK

Originally Posted by 198plus

After many hours trying to find a 64 or 65 C10 truck the color of this Chevelle..........I gave up ?????????

Came up with this.....Its close in color anyway.....Owner's probably going to be pissed, when he comes out in the morning and his truck is a different color

I didn't know you were that computer savvy.

[198plus]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

X2



It was fun, ya'll are a trip. Thanks for the help and lunch. Did ya'll find your way home from Bumpkinville OK



I didn't know you were that computer savvy.

Yea we found our way back from Bumpkinville

I'm not that savvy on computer........Little help from Chad at Musclecar Evolution

[shortbed70]

Looks good alan.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Looks good alan.

Cut off the chain hooks and welded the holes up along with the other holes Saturday.

Took the T/G to work and got to do some work to it. It's a PITA sanding all of the corners and letters.

Got some pitting in the corner and elsewhere but this is the worse place as far as pitting. A lot of pitting along the pinch welds.



Final (3rd) wipe on the O/S. The letters might need some work. I hope they prime out.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

It was fun, ya'll are a trip. Thanks for the help and lunch. Did ya'll find your way home from Bumpkinville OK

you live in Georgia and your making fun of Oklahoma

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by joe231

you live in Georgia and your making fun of Oklahoma

That's funny, I never realized that. It's supposed to be O K not OK.

[joe231]

[Strodder]

At least your getting stuff done on this build. It's kinda hard to have 2 build threads going on at the same time. Keep up the good work Allan.

[Alan's Classic]

1967 COLORS PAINT CODE / NAME LUCITE RINSHED-MASON DITZLER
A ~ Tuxedo Black - El Camino 88 A-946 9300
C ~ Ermine White - El Camino 4024L A-1199 8259
D ~ Nantucket Blue - El Camino 4815L A-1899 13349
E ~ Deepwater Blue - El Camino 4817L A-1900 13346
F ~ Marina Blue - El Camino 4850L A-1920 13364
G ~ Granada Gold - El Camino


Ronnie this is the paint you want right? I'll call tommorrow and get it crossed over to PPG and get a price for base coat and clear

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

At least your getting stuff done on this build. It's kinda hard to have 2 build threads going on at the same time. Keep up the good work Allan.

Thanks Dennis, I'm getting stuff done, but tonight I need to beat on some metal but it's too late to start making noise. I'll find something to do. Going to get this sand blaster tommorrow give me your thoughts on this unit. If it's any good or not. Ronnie brought some parts over that had been sand blasted for a while and has some slight surface rust. The parts are the core support and H/L mount panel. I can sand most of it but not all. I think it would be best to hit it again with the blaster

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks Dennis, I'm getting stuff done, but tonight I need to beat on some metal but it's too late to start making noise. I'll find something to do. Going to get this sand blaster tommorrow give me your thoughts on this unit. If it's any good or not. Ronnie brought some parts over that had been sand blasted for a while and has some slight surface rust. The parts are the core support and H/L mount panel. I can sand most of it but not all. I think it would be best to hit it again with the blaster

Same one I have. Offer him $100 even. It's funny you ask about the sand blaster. I was using mine all day today getting in the nooks & crannies on the Lark. What a PITA the clean up is. I had to sweep up all the sand, and sift the dirt out of it before I put it back in the blaster. I did that all day. Then when I was done I had to clean the whole damn shop. There was sand everywhere. But it did a great job. Do you have a Sandblast Cabinet? If not that's a must too. The next piece of equipment I'll get is a solvent parts washer. I'm getting tired of using spray can brake clean.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Same one I have. Offer him $100 even. It's funny you ask about the sand blaster. I was using mine all day today getting in the nooks & crannies on the Lark. What a PITA the clean up is. I had to sweep up all the sand, and sift the dirt out of it before I put it back in the blaster. I did that all day. Then when I was done I had to clean the whole damn shop. There was sand everywhere. But it did a great job. Do you have a Sandblast Cabinet? If not that's a must too. The next piece of equipment I'll get is a solvent parts washer. I'm getting tired of using spray can brake clean.

That was going to be my offer. I don't have the room yet for a blast cabinet, but I have been looking for a deal I can't pass up. A parts washer would be nice too, but that is at the bottom of the list for now. I could have used it on my tear down. I use a bucket with mineral spirits and a squeeze bottle for now. Thanks for the input.

Ronnie you mentioned a roll pan when you were here saturday, what are you thinking now?

[ruffrida2005]

Alan that's a good blaster. I have a HF one. Mines a 40lb but doesn't have the water trap. The hoses on mine were crappy and need to be replaces. It's basicly the same unit as that one without the wheels. I paid $70 for mine. Make sure you use blasting sand. I used play sand and had to sift the hell out of it. Also Harbor Freight has black diamond for like $7 a 50lb bag. I use the fine grit. works good! I would also say try to find a real sprayer handle for it. You'll know what I'm talking about after you use it.

[Alan's Classic]

Ronnie, let Tim know he's not done with the inside of the bed. He's still got all of the corners to do.

[Strodder]

I have a water trap on the wall where the air hose comes from.
Here's mine.

[Alan's Classic]

What do ya'll wear for protection. I have a clear face shield, I know the sand will destroy it,. I have welding gloves and a bodyman's HEPA mask. I wish I had a hood, but I don't.

[198plus]

I would rather pay you......Than have to put up with him all day again

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Ronnie, let Tim know he's not done with the inside of the bed. He's still got all of the corners to do.

[Strodder]

Thats a hood for sandblasting sitting on it. I use welding gloves also. But what's very important is to ware a respirator like when you paint. Sand is nasty stuff. I look like a space man when I'm using it. My wife called me on the phone while I was blasting. I had to take everything off just to answer it. She pissed me off. She could have come out to the shop to ask me the question. Not phone me 90 ft away.

[daverod]

That blaster looks just like the one I bought at HF for $99 I think it's only 40lb not 80lb. Did'nt say the gal size. Mine works good. Even came with a cool little hood that lasted about 2 hours Used it to blast my cab. Made such a mess I haven't used it since. I'm need to get a bigger compressor. Maybe for Christmas.

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Did ya'll find your way home from Bumpkinville OK

(he didn't actually say that - did he?)


Mac.

[4dranch]

oh yes he did....................

[70 Suburban]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

What do ya'll wear for protection. I have a clear face shield, I know the sand will destroy it,. I have welding gloves and a bodyman's HEPA mask. I wish I had a hood, but I don't.

i got a $5 welding hood and took out the dark lens. and staped a t shirt to the back of it to keep the sand off of it.. I made it into a positive air hood so i dont need a filter. I have a snap on 150 lb unit. works great.. I have a queston though.. what about using glass bead instead of sand. shoudnt be as agreasive or heat as much and i can get it for less than sand

[Strodder]

Here's some info from Eastwood.
http://www.eastwood.com/techlib-abvssb