The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-18-2012, 03:17 PM   #526
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Thanks Bud. What's everyone's take on the pinstripe under the hood?

We didn't get primer down today, just more sanding/prepping with 80.
Tomorrow for sure

Bought the primer we're going to shoot on top of the self etch.



__________________
project: "my happy mess"
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2012, 03:23 PM   #527
Dieselwrencher
6>8 Plugless........
 
Dieselwrencher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,142
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Great progress. That Hancock stamping is interesting. I've seen one some where but can't remember where. I do plan on hitting some shows this year. Starting with Good Guys at very least!

As far as the striping, I say leave it too. It adds a nice touch to the era IMO.
__________________
Ryan
1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread
1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4
1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed
1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1969 Chevy milk truck
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10
1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project


Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.
Dieselwrencher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2012, 04:04 PM   #528
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

The stamp is on the hood latch or support. You probably see it every time you pop the hood. Good Guy's - ever since I got my truck I've considered joining. Especially a few years back when they allowed 71's. I've considered restoring a 69' Snapper mower and putting in the bed for show. The mower was made the same year we first went to the moon, and is named Comet.
__________________
project: "my happy mess"
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2012, 04:06 PM   #529
Dieselwrencher
6>8 Plugless........
 
Dieselwrencher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,142
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Quote:
Originally Posted by litew8 View Post
The stamp is on the hood latch or support. You probably see it every time you pop the hood. Good Guy's - ever since I got my truck I've considered joining. Especially a few years back when they allowed 71's. I've considered restoring a 69' Snapper mower and putting in the bed for show. The mower was made the same year we first went to the moon, and is named Comet.
That's funny! My friend Mathew has a 61 Wheel Horse he's been threatening to take too!
__________________
Ryan
1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread
1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4
1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed
1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1969 Chevy milk truck
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10
1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project


Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.
Dieselwrencher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2012, 08:27 PM   #530
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

that's a lot larger than a Snapper Commet.
Okay, if not the mower, then this from my childhood.
I envied the kids in my neighborhood that had these! 71'-73'

__________________
project: "my happy mess"
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2012, 01:37 AM   #531
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Almost there...

Still no primer, but plenty of pics!
We've sort of concluded today that my truck was in fact painted once
before. It was done so well, there's hardly any indication of this being
performed, except for one area on the back side of the cab (pics below).
Shown in the pictures are two shades of Bronze. I think that the color
a PO painted the truck was actually darker in color - but we won't be
certain until we actually paint the jams.

Here are a couple shots from yesterday. Don't think you're the only one
Low Elco - we had dents that needed attention too, after sanding they
were more visible. They've since been sanded, and the cab is sitting
waiting to be primed.


Back/top of cab.




Back/pass. side of cab.




Front/top of cab. Seriously?






Engine shot for good measure




Shots above finished sanded.




Back side of cab paint scuffed/sanded.




Masked off with plastic. $20 for the box of plastic. Plenty left over.








80 grit sandpaper used to go over all metal as last step after wire wheel.




Tag taped up.




Here are the pics showing the back side of the cab (down the middle).
The two different tones of bronze, AND something that wasn't noticeable
before - there is no white paint underneath to either side, left or right.
White paint (meaning two layers, bronze/white) exists only in the middle
area. Which would indicate they painted the entire cab white first
from the factory, and then a PO stripped the paint clean (both layers)
and repainted? Except for the middle area?? You can see the masking
job - where the two tones of bronze are - it would have ridden right
below the trim that wraps around the backside of the cab. But I have
no idea why they wouldn't have stripped down the middle area.
Unless I'm too tired to understand and the factory did this. (?)












Cleaning the metal of oil, finger prints, etc... Wax and grease
remover I think its called. All metal wiped down good.
No touching of metal after this step is performed.
Etch primer goes on next.




I think this is sealer getting stirred.




Now the reason we didn't spray primer today. We spent time installing
remote ventilation for the Bullard Free Air Pump. They sell an extension
to run the Inlet filter at a distance, away from the work area if needed -
but it's just a tube that goes straight up. So we (The Fixer) engineered
our own using PVC pipe/fittings and ran it to the outside - leaving the pump
on the inside. Allowing for clean fresh air to be delivered from
the outside of the shop, away from harmful contaminants (primer/paint, etc...).














Turned on




Tomorrow AM the truck will get shot with primer
__________________
project: "my happy mess"

Last edited by litew8; 04-20-2012 at 01:54 AM.
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2012, 08:06 AM   #532
Low Elco
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indep, MO
Posts: 5,893
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Right on! Always the small stuff that trips ya up. I'm in the same position for paint on the cab inner. Maybe Sunday. Good progress, keep it Rollin!
Posted via Mobile Device
Low Elco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2012, 02:08 PM   #533
Dieselwrencher
6>8 Plugless........
 
Dieselwrencher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,142
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

That fresh air pump is a good idea! Your cab is looking really nice. I bet you're righ on the cab getting a repaint too. The white are is odd like you say.
__________________
Ryan
1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread
1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4
1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed
1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1969 Chevy milk truck
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10
1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project


Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.
Dieselwrencher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2012, 03:43 PM   #534
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Thanks man. We got her primed

Looks nice, with very, very little prep work (sanding) needed before painting the jambs.
We plan to shoot (the jambs) paint possibly Monday.
After that we'll work on the doors, get the jambs painted and put the doors back on.

Taking a well deserved weekend off.
The free air pump system worked out GREAT!

The only issue he ran into was the hose curling up on him, getting tangled with the air hose (which also curls) used for the paint gun. We'll correct this by buying swivel adapters for each so that the hoses can freely turn on each end, allowing him to manage them when needed. If I am right that the cab got repainted, and a PO painted it a darker shade of bronze, then that will mean my firewall will be a darker color when all is said and done. I can live with that, but it'll be interesting to see what the 522 med. bronze looks like after he shoots the jambs. Oh, the drama/suspense.

Pics up tonight.
__________________
project: "my happy mess"

Last edited by litew8; 04-20-2012 at 03:53 PM.
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2012, 08:12 PM   #535
Low Elco
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indep, MO
Posts: 5,893
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Congrats ! Big steps always feel good.
Posted via Mobile Device
Low Elco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2012, 10:14 PM   #536
mightymouse
Registered User
 
mightymouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Crowley TX
Posts: 979
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

nice work , keep it up
mightymouse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 01:26 AM   #537
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Prime Time

Thanks! For the most part, these pics aren't too exciting.
Just my cab turning different colors , but for the beinginer
they may prove useful as for how the process works in a general
manner.


Took clear protective film off the mask.
The shop also has a large exhaust fan running while spraying.




This pic from earlier wasn't "sealer" -




It was actually the self etch primer -




Mixing self etch primer and Dupont VariPrime(R) 616S Converter
according to instructions.






Two thin coats sprayed dry, not wet. Let stand and cure
for 10 - 15 minutes (I think). Then spray second coat.


1st










2nd














Next up, 3 coats of Dupont 2K Urethane Surfacer primer-filler.




1st








2nd












3rd





__________________
project: "my happy mess"

Last edited by litew8; 04-21-2012 at 01:41 AM.
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 01:53 AM   #538
Low Elco
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indep, MO
Posts: 5,893
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Oooooh, pretty! Now you get to start blocking! Bahahaha!
Posted via Mobile Device
Low Elco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 02:22 AM   #539
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Urethane primer isn't as hard to sand as Epoxy. The Fixer says with the both of us working opposite sides, we'll be finished within a 1/2 an hour. Hardly any scratches at all and it's nice and smooth. Seriously no scratches except for 2 tiny spots where bondo was used.

P.S. For those of you still following this thread, I apologize for being wrong about the Epoxy over Etch conversation. If you haven't already noticed, we're not using Epoxy primer, we're using Urethane over Etch. If I could go back and delete all the comments, trust me I would. I think Etch would actually eat Epoxy - so I hope someone doesn't go off and do that before doing research of their own first. Oh well, we're all alive and nobody died.
__________________
project: "my happy mess"

Last edited by litew8; 04-21-2012 at 02:27 AM.
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 03:10 AM   #540
Dieselwrencher
6>8 Plugless........
 
Dieselwrencher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,142
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

It looks great!
__________________
Ryan
1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread
1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4
1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed
1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1969 Chevy milk truck
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10
1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project


Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.
Dieselwrencher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 03:31 AM   #541
Mike Bradbury
Registered User
 
Mike Bradbury's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 1,316
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Looks great.
Why didn't you shoot the firewall?
__________________
I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale

Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961

Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583
Mike Bradbury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 10:30 AM   #542
oldman3
Senior Member
 
oldman3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: West Plains, Missouri
Posts: 7,559
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Cab looks great, nice job.....Jim
oldman3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 11:42 AM   #543
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher View Post
It looks great!
Quote:
Originally Posted by oldman3 View Post
Cab looks great, nice job.....Jim
Thanks!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury View Post
Looks great.
Why didn't you shoot the firewall?
Thanks! There's a few reasons why I didn't want to shoot the firewall.
If I am wrong about the truck being repainted before, and the back of
the cab is a factory fluke, that means:

1) Firewall is original factory paint.
2) It doesn't need repainted, it's in good shape.
3) I will preserve the awesome factory paint numbers behind the engine

441 smeared on with paint




The gas tank has 441 written on it too. Front/top/right


4) Retaining originality, making it a true "Custom" Deluxe C10
Similar to not repainting the underside of the hood, retaining the PO's "Custom" pinstripe.
__________________
project: "my happy mess"

Last edited by litew8; 04-21-2012 at 12:08 PM.
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 08:00 PM   #544
doubleb's69
Registered User
 
doubleb's69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 1,241
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Looking good! I can't wait to see color. I love Bronze on these trucks.
__________________
Bud
doubleb's69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 09:33 AM   #545
mightymouse
Registered User
 
mightymouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Crowley TX
Posts: 979
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

cab looking really good ,
mightymouse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 11:23 AM   #546
Low Elco
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indep, MO
Posts: 5,893
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

underhood one is cool, I really like the dash stripes.
Low Elco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2012, 11:12 AM   #547
bundeber
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cody, WY
Posts: 292
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

I think that's pretty cool keeping all the factory paint markings. Nice progress, looking forward to seeing how it goes.
bundeber is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2012, 03:56 PM   #548
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Thanks!

We didn't get anything accomplished today, but I took a couple
pics! Before we start wet sanding, we want to apply seam sealer
to all areas. We're not too comfortable wanting to wet sand and having
water run into areas that it shouldn't, even if we let it air out after.
So the search began for seam sealer. The Fixer actually has
a couple of unused boxes full of Fusor -



... but they are 15 years old! From 1997.
We tested a tube and it actually set up good after a while, except the
surface of the beads were still tacky to the touch. We're not willing
to take a chance and apply it - so I went and bought some good 3M
self-leveling seam sealer, and some heavy bodied seam sealer.



We'll get it applied tomorrow and then think about sanding/painting.
This week for sure we'll get something painted!
----------

I'll explain a picture from earlier a little more.
The good ole` days when we ruled the streets of the South Side!
Not his picture, but one similar. w/his built 351 Cleavland. Man this car
was hella fun to drive! 2nd gear scratches EASY!






And this picture, the Pit Boss's engineering cira 1985!






Almost forgot, remember this shot from earlier? Look closely in the
outlined circle. You can see what looks like a dent. I checked it out
today and got a close up look. It's another number stamp!



#32 I think
__________________
project: "my happy mess"

Last edited by litew8; 04-23-2012 at 04:04 PM.
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2012, 12:35 PM   #549
litew8
Registered User
 
litew8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 3,016
Seam Sealing

Been taking a little break from the computer/internet.
Here's a small update showing seam sealing of the door jambs, etc...
excluding the drip rails. We still need to give them attention.
Pictures below showing the "Heavy Build" 3M seam sealer.
Before and after. We put tape on/around anything we don't
want to smear with seam sealer, then remove the tape before
the seam sealer sets up - which isn't too much longer after being
applied.
















The Fixer's gun. 3M Seam Sealer cartridges fit it good.




Glove used to smooth/smear seam sealer. Used grease/wax remover
also to dip finger in while smoothing - helped keep the sealer from sticking/
drying on glove.




End results -


























We'll prime/sealer over the 3M seam sealer, then paint. Should
turn out good. We'll get the drip rails done soon. More pictures later.


Who knows what this is?




Picture puzzle for the Pit Boss -

__________________
project: "my happy mess"
litew8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2012, 01:31 PM   #550
Low Elco
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indep, MO
Posts: 5,893
Re: Project "My Happy Mess"

Cool! Came out nicer than mine did- I chickened out and used the Eastwood brushable and worked it in. Time for color, baby! I did it -it's fun!
Low Elco is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:01 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com