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**tkeduk8r** · 01-20-2011, 09:20 PM

Awesome progress!!! Very jealous.. The color will look outstanding!!!
--Mike

hgs_notes · 01-22-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

Awesome progress!!! Very jealous.. The color will look outstanding!!!
--Mike

Thanks. I had a small sample of this paint, and decided now was a good time to make sure it's what I want. I also had a small detail spray gun I wanted to try out to make sure it's working ok. And I had a plastic model kit to try everything out on. It looks great, the wife confirms, and I have a kit to put together...

And just so I can say it, I have some color on my truck. (glove box door hinge)...

67chevy1series · 01-22-2011, 02:48 PM

that is a nice lookin color looks like mike bradburys trucks color

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-30-2011, 01:34 AM

Great work!

VA72C10 · 01-30-2011, 01:45 AM

Nice job on the hood. Really looking forward to seeing it all together in high build (one color) But I'm sure as much as all of us want to see it.....you want to see it about a million times more

hgs_notes · 01-31-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

Even with me following your Jimmy build, AND you having this build in your signature I can't believe I have never run across this build before. It's looking good!

Thank you. This is just your typical rebuild, not a lot of custom flavor so it doesn't get a lot of attention, nor should it. But it is the one that is most important to me.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice job on the hood. Really looking forward to seeing it all together in high build (one color) But I'm sure as much as all of us want to see it.....you want to see it about a million times more

I've had this truck since about 1984 and it has been in different stages of primer since 1987. I was one of the early ones to have the daily driver lowered and in black primer. Been there, done that. Now it's time for paint.

I was working on my other project today though. I started a 72 longbed also...

Just needs some wheels and tires and a little suspension work.

I did wander out to the garage today though and got the hood back on the truck and pretty well adjusted. I might need a different hinge on the pass side though, it's sticking up a bit and I've got it adjusted as far as it'll go. I'll start washing the whole truck this week in prep for the high build.

VA72C10 · 01-31-2011, 12:14 AM

You probably have...but have you already tried the two hinge tricks

1) Spray the joints with Wd40

2) Slightly Loosen the bolts and have someone lift the hood as high as it will go in the front. Have them hold the hood there and then tighten down the bolts.

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Thank you. This is just your typical rebuild, not a lot of custom flavor so it doesn't get a lot of attention, nor should it. But it is the one that is most important to me.

Thanks.

I've had this truck since about 1984 and it has been in different stages of primer since 1987. I was one of the early ones to have the daily driver lowered and in black primer. Been there, done that. Now it's time for paint.

I was working on my other project today though. I started a 72 longbed also...

Just needs some wheels and tires and a little suspension work.

I did wander out to the garage today though and got the hood back on the truck and pretty well adjusted. I might need a different hinge on the pass side though, it's sticking up a bit and I've got it adjusted as far as it'll go. I'll start washing the whole truck this week in prep for the high build.

hgs_notes · 01-31-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

You probably have...but have you already tried the two hinge tricks

1) Spray the joints with Wd40

2) Slightly Loosen the bolts and have someone lift the hood as high as it will go in the front. Have them hold the hood there and then tighten down the bolts.

Tried it. I might have to adjust the cowl up slightly on that side. It's really pretty close. It'll do for now.

lyrikz · 01-31-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Thanks Scott. I guess the only thing I've done different is I've been doing the filler work on bare metal then spraying the epoxy over the panel. Someone told me to do it that way, don't remember who now.

I've come so far, yet there is still so much to do.

It depends on who you ask. I sandblasted everything, epoxied, then did body work.. Being that people have been putting body work on bare metal for EVER, im sure either way is going to be perfectly fine.

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Originally Posted by Ipaintgrt

When I have body work areas, I spray with 3 medium wet coats of primer. Then guide coat (lightly mist with rattle can) with a dark color, then block with 150. If there are any problems you will see it while you are blocking the guide coat. After your issues are fixed, or if it blocks out OK, then recoat with 2 more coats of Primer. Guide coat it, Then block with 320. You should be ready for Paint. So now you will apply 2 coats of sealer, then your paint. Bare metal parts should be epoxy primed before you prime or do body work. Usually after they are sandblasted, then epoxy prime them. Epoxy primer is a good corrosion/adhesion promoter, but a very bad filler. If you have to sand Epoxy Primer use some wax and grease remover and wet sand it with 400 and it will not gum up the sand paper. Your build looks great. Good luck Scott

That is all good information. The ONLY thing i would add or change is the final grit being 320. If it is going to be a flat color like white or black, then i would make sure that 400 is the MINIMUM that you use. If you are going with a metallic paint, you will want it to be 600-800 grit. That way the metallics do not lay down in the sand marks.

Besides that, you have this thing pretty much NAILED!!!!

One other question. how is the floor in the garage holding up. Has it peeled anywhere? Before you did the floor did you ever have oil on the floor??? I really REALLY want to do that but want first hand experience.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2011, 04:56 PM

It's looking great! Your hood and cowl line up great!

mcbassin · 02-01-2011, 06:03 PM

Very nice work! Great progress! Do yourself a favor and don't leave that yellow tape on the wiper mounts for very long. I left some of that on after painting one it was a mother to get off.

hgs_notes · 02-01-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's looking great! Your hood and cowl line up great!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work! Great progress! Do yourself a favor and don't leave that yellow tape on the wiper mounts for very long. I left some of that on after painting one it was a mother to get off.

I have to deside which is worse to remove, the tape or the paint and primer.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Thanks

I have to deside which is worse to remove, the tape or the paint and primer.

Just remove the tape after your priming and then retape before paint.

mcbassin · 02-01-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Just remove the tape after your priming and then retape before paint.

What he said^

You don't want to leave it on there for more than a day or two without being primered or painted over. If you do primer or paint over it remove it asap. Ask me how I know. It works great, just don't let the paint attack the adhesive. It sucks.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2011, 11:53 PM

Ans also remove masking tape after it has been wet. Once it sits after being wet, it really is a PITA to get off.

hgs_notes · 02-05-2011, 02:56 PM

I didn't get much free time this week with my work schedule, so I had to wait until this morning to get my truck washed. I used my garden sprayer to rinse it off which worked well, even though the tip was missing, and I think it's in my shed, which is buried in snow a few feet deep. I made do. I've got the garage warmed up and a fan blowing, so maybe later I can start spraying.

hgs_notes · 02-05-2011, 09:00 PM

Got the first coat on. That's a lot of work. The most I've sprayed at one time for the whole project. I'm tired, hopefully 2nd coat tomorrow.

Hmmm, looking through I just realized I forgot the kick panels. get 'em next time.

CH3VY1972 · 02-05-2011, 09:46 PM

Man the build up looks great, what did you use to get it down to bare metal?

VA72C10 · 02-05-2011, 10:46 PM

Looking good. So, have you stepped out in the garage to just look at it all one color and enjoy the moment?

hgs_notes · 02-06-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CH3VY1972

Man the build up looks great, what did you use to get it down to bare metal?

Mostly used a 3m stripper wheel, also random orbital sander, wire wheel, etc. Whatever works at the time.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good. So, have you stepped out in the garage to just look at it all one color and enjoy the moment?

Sort of. My youngest wanted to see it so we both took a look. It's not the same as when I got it all in epoxy though. I'm not looking forward to the sanding. I spotted a few areas I know will need more work. My work schedule is not favorable this month either, working the next 2 weekends, blech.

CH3VY1972 · 02-06-2011, 07:05 AM

it looked real good, i have a random orbital but i think im gonna have to get me one of those stripper wheels just to see how it works. But like i said great looking truck, i have a 72 myself. my favorite is 71 and 72 so thats why i was so interested in your build. thanks for the info.

hgs_notes · 02-06-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CH3VY1972

it looked real good, i have a random orbital but i think im gonna have to get me one of those stripper wheels just to see how it works. But like i said great looking truck, i have a 72 myself. my favorite is 71 and 72 so thats why i was so interested in your build. thanks for the info.

One of these on a cheap drill. I wouldn't use a cordless drill or a 'good' drill on it because you are putting a lot of side pressure on the bearings for hours at a time. If you trash a $15 corded drill you could probably even exchange it if it dies. It took about 4 hours per bed side.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-06-2011, 01:03 PM

Nice progress! I really don't like sanding all the cracks and crevices the most. But it is all that hard prep work that pays off in the end. Great job!

mcbassin · 02-06-2011, 01:19 PM

The epoxy primer looks great!

VA72C10 · 02-06-2011, 02:20 PM

nice progress!!! Glad to see you're knocking this out. I know you said you have some upcoming scheduling issues so I hope you get as far as possible so you can do the little touch ups in your spare time over the next few weeks.

01-20-2011, 09:20 PM	#1
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Awesome progress!!! Very jealous.. The color will look outstanding!!! --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

01-22-2011, 02:48 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build that is a nice lookin color looks like mike bradburys trucks color

01-30-2011, 01:34 AM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Great work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-30-2011, 01:45 AM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Nice job on the hood. Really looking forward to seeing it all together in high build (one color) But I'm sure as much as all of us want to see it.....you want to see it about a million times more __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-01-2011, 04:56 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build It's looking great! Your hood and cowl line up great! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-01-2011, 06:03 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Very nice work! Great progress! Do yourself a favor and don't leave that yellow tape on the wiper mounts for very long. I left some of that on after painting one it was a mother to get off. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 02-01-2011 at 06:10 PM.

02-01-2011, 11:53 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Ans also remove masking tape after it has been wet. Once it sits after being wet, it really is a PITA to get off. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-05-2011, 02:56 PM	#16
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build I didn't get much free time this week with my work schedule, so I had to wait until this morning to get my truck washed. I used my garden sprayer to rinse it off which worked well, even though the tip was missing, and I think it's in my shed, which is buried in snow a few feet deep. I made do. I've got the garage warmed up and a fan blowing, so maybe later I can start spraying. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#17
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Got the first coat on. That's a lot of work. The most I've sprayed at one time for the whole project. I'm tired, hopefully 2nd coat tomorrow. Hmmm, looking through I just realized I forgot the kick panels. get 'em next time. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 02-05-2011 at 09:01 PM.

02-05-2011, 09:46 PM	#18
CH3VY1972 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 21	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Man the build up looks great, what did you use to get it down to bare metal? __________________ The one and only \|CH3VY1972\| 1970 c10 i6 short stepper (sold) 1972 c20 lwb sb 350 1979 silverado 10 lwb (parts rag)(sold) 1990 K1500 4x4 swb.

02-05-2011, 10:46 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Looking good. So, have you stepped out in the garage to just look at it all one color and enjoy the moment? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-06-2011, 07:05 AM	#21
CH3VY1972 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 21	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build it looked real good, i have a random orbital but i think im gonna have to get me one of those stripper wheels just to see how it works. But like i said great looking truck, i have a 72 myself. my favorite is 71 and 72 so thats why i was so interested in your build. thanks for the info. __________________ The one and only \|CH3VY1972\| 1970 c10 i6 short stepper (sold) 1972 c20 lwb sb 350 1979 silverado 10 lwb (parts rag)(sold) 1990 K1500 4x4 swb.

02-06-2011, 01:03 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build Nice progress! I really don't like sanding all the cracks and crevices the most. But it is all that hard prep work that pays off in the end. Great job! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-06-2011, 01:19 PM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build The epoxy primer looks great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-06-2011, 02:20 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build nice progress!!! Glad to see you're knocking this out. I know you said you have some upcoming scheduling issues so I hope you get as far as possible so you can do the little touch ups in your spare time over the next few weeks. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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