Project: 72C10 "Clear Blue Sky"

[72SWBChevy]

again..( I am wearing a paint respirator under there)

[72SWBChevy]

yet again..

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

[QUOTE=72SWBChevy;4836249]Pics replacing R & L inner and outer rockers, cab corners, partial floor pans, lower A pillar, all was blasted and sprayed with epoxy, this was way more work than I planned for,,,

your movin' right along ! its always more than we plan is'nt it.
keep it up. lookin good.

[72SWBChevy]

Bottom of cab all seams sealed up, Bottom of the cab painted gloss black to keep things looking clean!!

[72SWBChevy]

The entire cab was taken to bare metal using media blasting and a DA. This was a really long process, but worth it in the long run. I didnt have the cash to have it media blasted, so just did it myself. I sprayed the cab in expoxy, once all was clean,, now onto both fenders....

[72SWBChevy]

more..just shot on some expoxy, still have to do some filler and lots of sanding...

[72SWBChevy]

My thread is falling behind, no comments, I need to keep this thing updated. Others seem to be moving right along, why does everything take twice as long as you think it will??? Ha..Starting to work on filler and getting it as smooth as I can to get some primer surfacer on it...I was not going to smooth out the jams at first, then I said, well if I just fill/smooth out this part , maybe a little here,,and 8 hours later it all looks much better.

[1967wannabe]

Man, that's some serious cab repair you took on, nice work!
Fixin to tear my '70 down to the frame and will need a blaster/powdercoater. Who did you use? Cost? Recommendations? Thanks!

[72SWBChevy]

Originally Posted by 1967wannabe

Man, that's some serious cab repair you took on, nice work!
Fixin to tear my '70 down to the frame and will need a blaster/powdercoater. Who did you use? Cost? Recommendations? Thanks!

I used Quality Product Finishing, on Fairbanks N. Houston. IIRC is was about $700 to get everything done for the frame. I also got quotes from Allied Powdercoating and Precision Powder coating. It turned out sharp, and was worth it. Good luck on your project!

[72SWBChevy]

Fenders being taken down to metal, also need some rust repair on the lower cups. Also some more finishing on the cab corners. Thanks for looking.

[72SWBChevy]

Picked up a sweet pair of doors, they had zero rust damage, just some holes where the camper mirrors were. Glass and vent windows are good too, Hindge area's were perfect. Nice to have something w/o rust..

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

nice score! you deserve some no rust parts, since you saved the cab from the grave.

[72SWBChevy]

Few updates, got expoxy sprayed on the doors and core support now, I smoothed out the top of the core support to give it a better look, I think. Also filled a few of the mirror holes on the doors. Not sure what color gonna go on the core support yet, thinking about painting it same as the exterior..thoughts??

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

what paint did you use on your power steering unit? all the smoothing your doing firewall, and dash. do you have plans on shaving door handles etc. are you relocating your fuel tank or keeping it in the cab? I'm from Texas too. I miss livin there. I will be back in a couple years!

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

core support black. anything else is a distraction from the body. my 2 cents.

[72SWBChevy]

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

what paint did you use on your power steering unit? all the smoothing your doing firewall, and dash. do you have plans on shaving door handles etc. are you relocating your fuel tank or keeping it in the cab? I'm from Texas too. I miss livin there. I will be back in a couple years!

All I used on the PS box was rattle can primer and color, I cleaned it well with wax & grease remover. The exterior will be stock, ie; door handles and badges, gas tank will be stock. I want the classic look of these trucks. Texas is great, but's its been HOT and dry!!

[72SWBChevy]

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

core support black. anything else is a distraction from the body. my 2 cents.

Kinda what i'm thinking, I already did the inner fenders in gloss black too. Tks.

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Hope your clear of the wildfires. any progress on the truck?

[72SWBChevy]

Thanks for checking, I am about 35 miles from the closest fire. Fires are north and NW of me. You can see and smell the smoke in the air though...Some updates, trying to work out the small spot welds on the inner lip of the fenders, and getting the outsides slick.

[72SWBChevy]

Not much done today, went over to the SWAP meet at Humble Civic center this morning. Big meet, lots of vendors and stuff..! lol
Also meet board member Daddy0, he has a sweet ride!! Nice vette powerplant in it also!!

[1967wannabe]

Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Not much done today, went over to the SWAP meet at Humble Civic center this morning. Big meet, lots of vendors and stuff..! lol
Also meet board member Daddy0, he has a sweet ride!! Nice vette powerplant in it also!!

Durn....saw that on the civic center marquis last night as we were coming home from the HS football game (one of our daughter's is the mascot & a neice is on the dance team). Thought it was Saturday and I'd missed it!!

[72SWBChevy]

Originally Posted by 1967wannabe

Durn....saw that on the civic center marquis last night as we were coming home from the HS football game (one of our daughter's is the mascot & a neice is on the dance team). Thought it was Saturday and I'd missed it!!

It was HOT out there, but some good stuff!

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Hey, updates...pics. I know you've made some progress. I'm like a mesquite thorn in your side

[72SWBChevy]

Thanks for asking, it keeps me motivated...lol Some small things done, alot of cleaning and painting small parts. Plus picked up some new shiny parts!! And my motor sitting on the stand waiting to get put in its home soon...!
(sorry they are dusty pics)

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Looks good! I have'nt done hood hinges yet, but I was thinking about taking the springs off, and hanging some weight on them to get em opened up to get full coverage. Good progress