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Mrs72shadetree · 01-12-2004, 04:23 PM

Looks good and I don't even like green

Slammed67 · 01-12-2004, 04:33 PM

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It looks like your top color is what I used on my current project. I wasn't sure if I would like it when I started, but it was the orginal color. I'm liking it now.

Damn, that's one strong shop light!!!

(sorry, I was bored)

dubie · 01-12-2004, 04:58 PM

Looks great!! we saw this one at a car show 2 yeras ago. It's the opposite paint of yours

Dean · 01-12-2004, 05:16 PM

Yeah that is my Redneck shop light/car lift. I hope to have a real lift soon....lol

CPNEJR · 01-12-2004, 05:20 PM

looks nice

like to see more pics

sider68 · 01-12-2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by seacrow
We went with Acylic Enamel. a friend of mine did the paint and 90% of the restoration work. He likes enamel since it is easier to repair flaws in. I think it looks great. It was dry in these pics and shines like crazy.

Why would it be easier to correct any flaws in an acylic enamel?

roger0080 · 01-12-2004, 10:24 PM

Is that a paint run in the first picture of the driver's door, right above where the door handle goes, right where the light refelection is shinning on?

Dang.

roger0080 · 01-12-2004, 10:25 PM

Ooops. The second picture I mean.

**seacrow** · 01-12-2004, 10:40 PM

roger0080,

there are about three runs that need to be fixed. You pointed out one of them. There are also some other areas that will need more attention. This is not a forgiving color for imperfections.

I don't know much about paint and body, I don't know why it's easier to fix acrylic enamel. Maybe it's easier for my friend to fix Acrylic enamel. He has done most of the work at a very reasonable price so I don't give him a hard time about it.

It can all be fixed. The truck looks 1000 times better than it did when I got it. It was my grandfather's so I have the rest of my life to fine tune it.

roger0080 · 01-13-2004, 10:57 AM

As an amateur painter myself, I know all to well about those little sags one can get in an otherwise, very satisfactory finish. "Just a little bit more ..."

I use enamel with harder (no oven or lights to cure it, have to air dry). It's easy to fix because you can sand and retouch/repaint one's boo-boo's shortly aferwards.

I didn't mean to tromp on your picture. I know first hand how much work goes into these projects and you should be proud as your are about your truck to get it this far.

-Roger

*Randy70C-10* · 01-13-2004, 11:12 AM

seacrow- that's awsome dude, post more pics when you get her back together!

**seacrow** · 01-14-2004, 09:24 AM

Thanks everyone for the compliments.

I have a lot of respect for all of you paint and body guys out there. It takes a lot of effort and a good eye to get it just right.

Edmond · 01-14-2004, 09:47 AM

That looks very cool!!
It brings back some memories for me.
Good luck with this great Truck.

Cya,
Edmond

Iron-Butt · 01-14-2004, 10:01 AM

Looks good.

01-12-2004, 04:23 PM	#26
Mrs72shadetree YES ITS MINE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 241	Looks good and I don't even like green __________________ 97 Lumina 69 short step i got it and no he cant drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO DALE JR.!!!! I love chihuahua's Bassett, Va

01-12-2004, 04:58 PM	#28
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Looks great!! we saw this one at a car show 2 yeras ago. It's the opposite paint of yours Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

01-12-2004, 05:20 PM	#30
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	looks nice like to see more pics __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

01-12-2004, 10:24 PM	#32
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Is that a paint run in the first picture of the driver's door, right above where the door handle goes, right where the light refelection is shinning on? Dang. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

01-12-2004, 10:25 PM	#33
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Ooops. The second picture I mean. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

01-12-2004, 05:16 PM	#29
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Yeah that is my Redneck shop light/car lift. I hope to have a real lift soon....lol

01-12-2004, 10:40 PM	#34
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	roger0080, there are about three runs that need to be fixed. You pointed out one of them. There are also some other areas that will need more attention. This is not a forgiving color for imperfections. I don't know much about paint and body, I don't know why it's easier to fix acrylic enamel. Maybe it's easier for my friend to fix Acrylic enamel. He has done most of the work at a very reasonable price so I don't give him a hard time about it. It can all be fixed. The truck looks 1000 times better than it did when I got it. It was my grandfather's so I have the rest of my life to fine tune it. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

01-13-2004, 10:57 AM	#35
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	As an amateur painter myself, I know all to well about those little sags one can get in an otherwise, very satisfactory finish. "Just a little bit more ..." I use enamel with harder (no oven or lights to cure it, have to air dry). It's easy to fix because you can sand and retouch/repaint one's boo-boo's shortly aferwards. I didn't mean to tromp on your picture. I know first hand how much work goes into these projects and you should be proud as your are about your truck to get it this far. -Roger __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

01-13-2004, 11:12 AM	#36
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	seacrow- that's awsome dude, post more pics when you get her back together!

01-14-2004, 09:24 AM	#37
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	Thanks everyone for the compliments. I have a lot of respect for all of you paint and body guys out there. It takes a lot of effort and a good eye to get it just right. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

01-14-2004, 09:47 AM	#38
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	That looks very cool!! It brings back some memories for me. Good luck with this great Truck. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

01-14-2004, 10:01 AM	#39
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Looks good. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.



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