Jesses' 48 PU

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by Jesse49chevy

I just had to sit them on the truck and stare at it for a while..

Looks awesome! Thanks for the tip on the bondo and testing the mistake so I don't have to

[joedoh]

pretty stuff! I hate bodywork, better you thank me!

[Jesse49chevy]

Did I mention how much I hate bondo?!
I have to become a better welder��

[NorCalGal]

I know your pain, I’m almost done with my bodywork and have been sanding for a month and a half. It’s like eating an elephant one bite at a time. Hang in there!

[8man]

Keep at it, you'll get there!

[Jesse49chevy]

Hello world... its been a while... been working on my truck here and there. I am able to travel for work so like Willie said...on the road again... in the air in my case...
But decided to take today off and do something ive been looking forward to in years... and that is lay down some paint...It may seem odd, weird and who knows maybe it wont turn out as I planned it... but from the get go, I said I did not want a show truck nor did I want a flat black truck. So here is what I did. If you notice I painted it in my garage... hope I dont get a ticket from the HOA or mess up any cars with over spray. I placed two boxed fans on the bottom of my garage door one facing in and one facing out. I bought three home AC filters 20x20 and placed one on the fan blowing in and two on the fan blowing out. I taped plastic in between and did the cross motion (blessed myself, im catholic) lol..
First color is SERAPH ORANGE

[8man]

Looks good.

As a kid my dad painted a few cars in the garage with a similar set up. Can't say it passes EPA guidelines, but it'll work.

[Jesse49chevy]

Originally Posted by 8man

Looks good.

As a kid my dad painted a few cars in the garage with a similar set up. Can't say it passes EPA guidelines, but it'll work.

Man I think im more afraid of the HOA than of the EPA...lol

[Jesse49chevy]

[Jesse49chevy]

next I spayed the same white as in the interior

[Jesse49chevy]

[Jesse49chevy]

And the final color is some baby blue

[Jesse49chevy]

[Jesse49chevy]

So I am sure youre wondering or saying WTF? Jesse lost the only marble he had left.... lol.. that marble has been missing...
I think I can get the look that im going for, I just need to sand some layers of paint and maybe just maybe ill end up with something that looks like this...

[8man]

Now that is an interesting idea. Good luck!

[Jesse49chevy]

Pulled plastic and tape off. Tomorrow im painting the fenders and doors. Traveling to Memphis next week and will begin sanding it when I return next weekend...

[oldman3]

Looking forward to seeing the finish outcome...Jim

[Jesse49chevy]

Okay, I couldnt wait til next week. I sanded a door.... looks weathered.. I have to say, this is the results I expected and wanted...

[Jason 56]

Nice! I like the look.

[8man]

That worked great!

[Jesse49chevy]

Okay, Im tired... wet sanded all day yesterday... I dont have finger prints left!!
Today I installed the fenders for good.. and quickly threw on the passenger side door. I have to adjust it. Its hard being a one man show....but ill get it done...

[layinrocker65]

Looking awesome

[Tempest67]

looks great, keep it going

[Jesse49chevy]

Originally Posted by layinrocker65

Looking awesome

Thanks... I took the Bob Ross approach.. had a lot of "happy accidents"

[8man]

Jesse, I had to do some grinding in the hinge holes that go into the door to give me enough "slop" to adjust the door, and these are original doors, hinges and cab. After getting the belt all lined up, I still have a little gap at the bottom, similar to what you have, just not quite as much now that the rest of the door is fitting better. Hope that helps.