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Kim57 · 12-27-2013, 02:55 PM

I remember Helms Bakery. They had an aroma that was second to none.
Kim

Highsider · 12-27-2013, 06:45 PM

My first vehicle when I was 16, in 1968, was a '55 TF that the Helms decal outline showed beneath the cover-up paint job. It was a 6 w/3-on-the-tree and no heater or passenger seat.

Here is the only Helms TF photo I have found. Wish it was larger.

Here is a '60's example:

Panelman55 · 02-04-2014, 02:14 PM

I'm glad to see you're getting her fixed back up. Do you have any photos of the deer sausage or the tinder-loin biscuits? kidding!!! what is the plan for the tail lights? Are they staying the same? keep up the good work.

Highsider · 02-04-2014, 05:41 PM

I picked a non-automotive color, so I went to the shop and see if they could match it.
It is a color called Creamy Orange Whip. I would call it a creamy white with a touch of red and yellow.
They mixed it, shot a sample sheet and hit it with clear.
Looked fine!
These shots are from the shop photog. I meant to take some of the doors and fenders, which are primed, too, but a snowstorm was coming in and it got me distracted and I forgot.
They continue to remark how little rust they found. They fixed a few areas, including in-and-out on the lower door panels. They look sweet all primed and smooth.

Kim57 · 02-04-2014, 07:59 PM

Looking real nice.
Kim

Highsider · 02-09-2014, 12:03 PM

Roof and cowl are done and I am getting the color I asked for and I like it:

Highsider · 02-20-2014, 09:02 PM

Hood,fenders, side and back doors are all on, for the paint booth. No glass yet. Photos are not too clear, as they were taken through the booth windows. Roof was done earlier, so it is covered with plastic. Photo one shows the final paint.

**mr48chev** · 02-21-2014, 01:12 AM

It's a great day when the project goes into the paint booth. Waiting to see the results.

Highsider · 02-21-2014, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

It's a great day when the project goes into the paint booth. Waiting to see the results.

I am getting excited, especially as our weather is starting to be more "spring-like".
It's cool my shop has been taking photos all the way along and I will have a cd showing all of it.(and in case it goes on the market...but I have no intention of selling)

Kim57 · 02-21-2014, 10:21 AM

Very cool that it's ready for paint.
Kim

Highsider · 02-21-2014, 10:47 AM

Just got these. Paint is DONE!

**buggy5872** · 02-21-2014, 11:04 AM

looks good

**oldman3** · 02-21-2014, 11:20 AM

Looks really nice...Jim

**G&R's57GMC** · 02-21-2014, 02:40 PM

Louking Goud

Any other colors or graphics being added ?

Highsider · 02-21-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Louking Goud

Any other colors or graphics being added ?

Only my store graphics, just like it was before the deer, using vinyl in a burgundy or red or maroon.

**mr48chev** · 02-21-2014, 05:51 PM

Cool that is looking great. I think I'd keep the company sign up in the flat panel and possibly run a color matching pinstripe along that belt line as that is a lot of white.

Highsider · 02-21-2014, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Cool that is looking great. I think I'd keep the company sign up in the flat panel and possibly run a color matching pinstripe along that belt line as that is a lot of white.

New ideas are appreciated.
I can get my wife to run some trim ideas through Photoshop, before I do much. Plus, I do the vinyl myself, so I can mess around, to some extent.
Having the store name on it is the main justification for having it.
True, without making it a two-tone, which I do not want, panels obviously have a large silhouette.
Honestly, IMO that was a lot of red before.

sqrlnts · 02-22-2014, 12:43 AM

Panel looks great Highsider. Congrats.

**G&R's57GMC** · 02-22-2014, 12:53 AM

Well you could do your vinyl that also shows at night like this.

The part that reflects looks black in the light. Its the first layer then covered by the vinyl gold leaf leaving a boarder of reflective black that shows white. Oh ya the third layer is the red reflective Bow Tie.

And yes this is the companion to my Modern Trailabout .

Highsider · 02-22-2014, 09:13 AM

G&R -
I like it.
It makes the signage a 24-hour display.
I like that!
Safety, too.

Kim57 · 02-22-2014, 01:44 PM

Looks real nice.
Kim

Highsider · 02-22-2014, 02:09 PM

Thanks, guys!

Highsider · 02-26-2014, 04:01 PM

Shop says: SANDING AND BUFFING PUTTING BACK TOGETHER.
WINDSHIELD IS IN IT AND BACK GLASS.

Kim57 · 02-26-2014, 05:31 PM

It sure looks nice.
Kim

Grumpus Monkus · 02-26-2014, 05:43 PM

Love the color and look forward to seeing the finished product. Congrats.

12-27-2013, 02:55 PM	#26
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins I remember Helms Bakery. They had an aroma that was second to none. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-27-2013, 06:45 PM	#27
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins My first vehicle when I was 16, in 1968, was a '55 TF that the Helms decal outline showed beneath the cover-up paint job. It was a 6 w/3-on-the-tree and no heater or passenger seat. Here is the only Helms TF photo I have found. Wish it was larger. Here is a '60's example: __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck Last edited by Highsider; 12-30-2013 at 11:17 AM.

02-04-2014, 02:14 PM	#28
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins I'm glad to see you're getting her fixed back up. Do you have any photos of the deer sausage or the tinder-loin biscuits? kidding!!! what is the plan for the tail lights? Are they staying the same? keep up the good work. __________________ In God We trust!!!

02-04-2014, 05:41 PM	#29
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins I picked a non-automotive color, so I went to the shop and see if they could match it. It is a color called Creamy Orange Whip. I would call it a creamy white with a touch of red and yellow. They mixed it, shot a sample sheet and hit it with clear. Looked fine! These shots are from the shop photog. I meant to take some of the doors and fenders, which are primed, too, but a snowstorm was coming in and it got me distracted and I forgot. They continue to remark how little rust they found. They fixed a few areas, including in-and-out on the lower door panels. They look sweet all primed and smooth. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

02-04-2014, 07:59 PM	#30
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Looking real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-09-2014, 12:03 PM	#31
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Roof and cowl are done and I am getting the color I asked for and I like it: __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

02-20-2014, 09:02 PM	#32
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Hood,fenders, side and back doors are all on, for the paint booth. No glass yet. Photos are not too clear, as they were taken through the booth windows. Roof was done earlier, so it is covered with plastic. Photo one shows the final paint. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

02-21-2014, 01:12 AM	#33
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,651	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins It's a great day when the project goes into the paint booth. Waiting to see the results. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-21-2014, 10:21 AM	#35
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Very cool that it's ready for paint. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-21-2014, 10:47 AM	#36
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Just got these. Paint is DONE! __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

02-21-2014, 11:04 AM	#37
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins looks good __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

02-21-2014, 11:20 AM	#38
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Looks really nice...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

02-21-2014, 02:40 PM	#39
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Louking Goud Any other colors or graphics being added ? __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

02-21-2014, 05:51 PM	#41
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,651	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Cool that is looking great. I think I'd keep the company sign up in the flat panel and possibly run a color matching pinstripe along that belt line as that is a lot of white. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-22-2014, 12:43 AM	#43
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Panel looks great Highsider. Congrats.



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02-22-2014, 12:53 AM	#44
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Well you could do your vinyl that also shows at night like this. The part that reflects looks black in the light. Its the first layer then covered by the vinyl gold leaf leaving a boarder of reflective black that shows white. Oh ya the third layer is the red reflective Bow Tie. And yes this is the companion to my Modern Trailabout . Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 02-22-2014 at 01:03 AM.

02-22-2014, 09:13 AM	#45
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins G&R - I like it. It makes the signage a 24-hour display. I like that! Safety, too. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck Last edited by Highsider; 02-22-2014 at 02:09 PM.

02-22-2014, 01:44 PM	#46
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-22-2014, 02:09 PM	#47
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Thanks, guys! __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

02-26-2014, 04:01 PM	#48
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Shop says: SANDING AND BUFFING PUTTING BACK TOGETHER. WINDSHIELD IS IN IT AND BACK GLASS. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

02-26-2014, 05:31 PM	#49
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins It sure looks nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-26-2014, 05:43 PM	#50
Grumpus Monkus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Waco Tx Posts: 63	Re: Roof swap on my panel begins Love the color and look forward to seeing the finished product. Congrats. __________________ Our very slow build page: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618078 1981 C20 350ci TH350 LWB Edelbrock Carb

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