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**66ChevyMax** · 11-09-2015, 03:18 PM

I've got a paint question for you, I will be sending the truck parts out for blasting soon. Should I also send the new panels and have the coating removed?

I have read how great this stuff is and, how it sucks! My feeling are get it all back to metal so the paint is on the same base for the entire truck.

Thanks,

dwcardfan · 11-09-2015, 07:03 PM

Well I am not a professional painter but I have a friend that is and he helped me with what paint and primers to use and so on. He told me to scuff it and primer it. If you don't primer it the black will change the color a bit. That is if you are using a gray primer or light colored primer. And your build is looking good.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-10-2015, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the advise.

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Well I am not a professional painter but I have a friend that is and he helped me with what paint and primers to use and so on. He told me to scuff it and primer it. If you don't primer it the black will change the color a bit. That is if you are using a gray primer or light colored primer. And your build is looking good.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-11-2015, 11:39 AM

Want to give a shout out and say thanks to all the veterans here and to my Father in law, Vietnam USMC

**66ChevyMax** · 11-14-2015, 08:38 PM

Going to try to use this canister for radiator overflow.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-14-2015, 08:40 PM

Painted some samples today, will use the 2nd from left Sunburst Orange:

likaroc13 · 11-14-2015, 09:03 PM

I like that color. Kinda reminds me of the one Ronnie "198plus" had on his old truck.

dwcardfan · 11-14-2015, 09:49 PM

Looks good. That orange is gonna pop!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-15-2015, 02:47 PM

Thanks, they look very similar.

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

I like that color. Kinda reminds me of the one Ronnie "198plus" had on his old truck.

I'm loving it, with the pearl it changes colors as you walk around it.

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Looks good. That orange is gonna pop!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-15-2015, 09:59 PM

Came across this piece have no idea were it goes, any ideas?

Modges'66 · 11-15-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Came across this piece have no idea were it goes, any ideas?

Inner fender...Steering column.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-15-2015, 10:02 PM

Anyone in need of an original instrument cluster? Send me a PM.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-15-2015, 11:04 PM

That's it, thanks.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-21-2015, 10:36 PM

Got the bed fitted, had to make some modifications to the under side due to the C-Notch bolts hitting the back of the wood, also trimmed the wood at the wheels. I think the wheel housing is going to work, close fit but should be fine.

Wood is Birdseye Maple!

66-PMD-GMC · 11-22-2015, 12:25 AM

Looks good

mjh1965 · 11-22-2015, 05:30 AM

Just read this morning , don't know how I missed it . Great build and your shop is just awesome , I think your shop is bigger than my complete Plot . I love the E brake I am using one as well , as I work in the disability industry . We fit them on quite a few of our builds at work . I love the orange by the way .

dwcardfan · 11-22-2015, 09:32 AM

Looking good.

Papabill · 11-22-2015, 03:10 PM

Truck looks great. You have done a really great job on it and overcoming of all obstacles to hanging in there. Can't wait to see it in paint and orange is my favorite color so I know it will really pop. Nice shop you have and you will be enjoying your truck soon.

Papabill

**66ChevyMax** · 11-22-2015, 09:56 PM

Thanks 66

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Looks good

Thanks, I started quite a while back, worked hard for a year then took quite a while off, back on it now and hope to complete without any lengthy interruptions or delays. I'm excited about the paint color as well.

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

Just read this morning , don't know how I missed it . Great build and your shop is just awesome , I think your shop is bigger than my complete Plot . I love the E brake I am using one as well , as I work in the disability industry . We fit them on quite a few of our builds at work . I love the orange by the way .

Thanks dw

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Looking good.

Thanks Papabill, I always knew I would finish it, it was just difficult to get back into the swing of things. Hopefully no stopping me now

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Originally Posted by Papabill

Truck looks great. You have done a really great job on it and overcoming of all obstacles to hanging in there. Can't wait to see it in paint and orange is my favorite color so I know it will really pop. Nice shop you have and you will be enjoying your truck soon.

Papabill

**66ChevyMax** · 11-22-2015, 10:08 PM

Here's a small summary so far:

shrunken66stroker · 11-22-2015, 11:23 PM

Great work. Love the swap!

Johnny_Lamebridge · 12-06-2015, 10:20 PM

It's coming together nicely. Chassis and drivetrain look great! I'm looking forward to seeing it painted.

dwcardfan · 12-07-2015, 08:53 AM

That shifter looks good in that high hump. It won't be long now.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-08-2015, 11:38 PM

Thanks Johnny, chassis needs a bath and I'm am very ready for paint.

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

It's coming together nicely. Chassis and drivetrain look great! I'm looking forward to seeing it painted.

I like the high hump, won't get here fast enough.

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

That shifter looks good in that high hump. It won't be long now.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-06-2015, 10:17 PM

Got the High Hump pre fitted, started breaking everything back down.

Will work on hump and fire wall next week, send cab to painter week after that, man am I ready to see some final paint

11-09-2015, 03:18 PM	#1
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I've got a paint question for you, I will be sending the truck parts out for blasting soon. Should I also send the new panels and have the coating removed? I have read how great this stuff is and, how it sucks! My feeling are get it all back to metal so the paint is on the same base for the entire truck. Thanks, __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-09-2015, 07:03 PM	#2
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Well I am not a professional painter but I have a friend that is and he helped me with what paint and primers to use and so on. He told me to scuff it and primer it. If you don't primer it the black will change the color a bit. That is if you are using a gray primer or light colored primer. And your build is looking good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

11-11-2015, 11:39 AM	#4
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Want to give a shout out and say thanks to all the veterans here and to my Father in law, Vietnam USMC __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-14-2015, 08:38 PM	#5
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Going to try to use this canister for radiator overflow. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-14-2015, 08:40 PM	#6
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Painted some samples today, will use the 2nd from left Sunburst Orange: __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-14-2015, 09:03 PM	#7
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I like that color. Kinda reminds me of the one Ronnie "198plus" had on his old truck. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

11-14-2015, 09:49 PM	#8
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Looks good. That orange is gonna pop! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

11-15-2015, 09:59 PM	#10
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Came across this piece have no idea were it goes, any ideas? __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763 Last edited by 66ChevyMax; 11-15-2015 at 10:08 PM.

11-15-2015, 10:02 PM	#12
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Anyone in need of an original instrument cluster? Send me a PM. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-15-2015, 11:04 PM	#13
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride That's it, thanks. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-21-2015, 10:36 PM	#14
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the bed fitted, had to make some modifications to the under side due to the C-Notch bolts hitting the back of the wood, also trimmed the wood at the wheels. I think the wheel housing is going to work, close fit but should be fine. Wood is Birdseye Maple! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-22-2015, 12:25 AM	#15
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Looks good __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

11-22-2015, 05:30 AM	#16
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Just read this morning , don't know how I missed it . Great build and your shop is just awesome , I think your shop is bigger than my complete Plot . I love the E brake I am using one as well , as I work in the disability industry . We fit them on quite a few of our builds at work . I love the orange by the way . __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

11-22-2015, 09:32 AM	#17
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Looking good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

11-22-2015, 03:10 PM	#18
Papabill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 5	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Truck looks great. You have done a really great job on it and overcoming of all obstacles to hanging in there. Can't wait to see it in paint and orange is my favorite color so I know it will really pop. Nice shop you have and you will be enjoying your truck soon. Papabill



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11-22-2015, 10:08 PM	#20
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Here's a small summary so far: __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763 Last edited by 66ChevyMax; 11-23-2015 at 12:16 AM.

11-22-2015, 11:23 PM	#21
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Great work. Love the swap! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

12-06-2015, 10:20 PM	#22
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride It's coming together nicely. Chassis and drivetrain look great! I'm looking forward to seeing it painted. __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

12-07-2015, 08:53 AM	#23
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride That shifter looks good in that high hump. It won't be long now. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

12-06-2015, 10:17 PM	#25
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the High Hump pre fitted, started breaking everything back down. Will work on hump and fire wall next week, send cab to painter week after that, man am I ready to see some final paint __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

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