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**joedoh** · 06-18-2021, 11:00 AM

16 months in upholstery, sheesh. I would have been darkening his door and standing over him every day after 3 months.

they look great though

**8man** · 06-18-2021, 11:16 AM

Tempest, thank you, and yes they are 60/40 from a mid 90's.

Joe, I would have been more aggressive on the seats, I'm not really known for patience, but I didn't have the truck even being painted, so it wasn't an issue. Now that I have a professional painter to paint the truck, I am going to be more involved.

Tempest67 · 06-18-2021, 11:59 AM

I used the 60/40 as well and love em.

My wife is 5'2" and I'm 6'2", so I am comfortable when she drives.

rnrdthefox · 06-18-2021, 03:47 PM

Seats look nice. I can't wait until i'm working these kind of details.

**8man** · 06-18-2021, 03:49 PM

Fox, look at how long I've taken to get this far! You will do better, everyone does.

Tempest, I know your pain.

**Gregski** · 09-13-2021, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnrdthefox

Seats look nice. I can't wait until i'm working these kind of details.

yes they do, Top Tip: make sure you always carry a flat screw driver (pointy end up) in your back pocket when doing so, ask me how I know

OutlawDrifter · 06-23-2021, 03:51 PM

Progress is always good!

**8man** · 06-23-2021, 03:55 PM

Thanks Drifter. After waiting so long for anything paint progress related I'm ecstatic!

Tempest67 · 06-23-2021, 04:09 PM

sounds good.

Stay on them, to keep them 'focused' on your job.

**joedoh** · 06-24-2021, 07:03 PM

sounds like paint paradise instead of paint prison!

**8man** · 06-25-2021, 08:46 AM

Tempest, I've planned to go by about 3 times a week, just to let them know I care.

Joe, compared to the last year, yeah baby!

NorCalGal · 07-18-2021, 06:30 PM

Robert here’s some pictures of the OER grill you Pm’ed me about

**8man** · 07-19-2021, 07:54 AM

Thank you Jan.

**8man** · 08-23-2021, 01:34 PM

Finally! After another 6 weeks in body work, and more money than I care to admit, WE ARE IN PAINT!

First he started with black sealer as the undercoat.

IMG_0865 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Once that cured for a bit he started on color on the underside of the hood, inside of both doors and the tailgate. Here is the color.

IMG_0867 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

This is after one coat, there will be three and a clear.

IMG_0868 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

They should have the cab and doors done by Thursday and I'll start bringing parts home. I have a roll of stick on plastic to cover them to try and help keep me from scuffing the parts as I put it together.

This is a good day.

**Gregski** · 09-13-2021, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Finally! After another 6 weeks in body work, and more money than I care to admit, WE ARE IN PAINT!

it will look AMAZING, and I hate to tell you this, but it looks like he painted that tailgate upside down, hope you get a discount

**8man** · 09-13-2021, 09:32 AM

Ha ha, funny guy!

I will go over there this afternoon to "help" put the doors back on the cab, which we got back on the frame last week.

OutlawDrifter · 08-23-2021, 02:43 PM

Very cool!

Tempest67 · 08-23-2021, 04:30 PM

looking good.

FWIW, I have heard it said, that once the project is in paint, you are 70% done.

enjoy the process,... looking forward to final assembly

**8man** · 08-23-2021, 04:32 PM

Thanks guys. It really was satisfying see paint on parts.

NorCalGal · 08-23-2021, 05:50 PM

I’m dying with envy.

**8man** · 08-23-2021, 06:21 PM

Thanks Jan. It was 2 years getting here, and 2 painters, so I'm stoked.

6DoF · 09-13-2021, 11:10 AM

rust sux ... anti-seize the world!!

**8man** · 09-22-2021, 04:33 PM

Ok, after the longest wait ever, I am making progress.

IMG_0901 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
I'll have the cab on the frame by Friday, so I'll have that update after it is set.

Got the hood back today.

IMG_0911 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
It has some dust and white buffing compound on it, but Laura LOVES the color!

I have a garage full of painted parts, all sitting on packing blankets and covered with same. I should get the all the little parts next week and then it'll be assembly time!

Today is a good day.

OutlawDrifter · 09-22-2021, 04:47 PM

Robert...there's no winders in that cab!!!!

Paint looks great, I'm excited to see this one go back together!

**8man** · 09-22-2021, 04:51 PM

Thank you.

Friday is the cab on frame and putting the Steele rubbers on the doors.

I've recently heard that that can be daunting or some kind of PITA. If it goes well the doors will be on the cab next week and then it'll be all fun after that, right????

06-18-2021, 11:00 AM	#1
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,770	Re: Wife's 48 16 months in upholstery, sheesh. I would have been darkening his door and standing over him every day after 3 months. they look great though __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-18-2021, 11:16 AM	#2
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Tempest, thank you, and yes they are 60/40 from a mid 90's. Joe, I would have been more aggressive on the seats, I'm not really known for patience, but I didn't have the truck even being painted, so it wasn't an issue. Now that I have a professional painter to paint the truck, I am going to be more involved. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-18-2021, 11:59 AM	#3
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Re: Wife's 48 I used the 60/40 as well and love em. My wife is 5'2" and I'm 6'2", so I am comfortable when she drives. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-18-2021, 03:47 PM	#4
rnrdthefox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 221	Re: Wife's 48 Seats look nice. I can't wait until i'm working these kind of details.

06-18-2021, 03:49 PM	#5
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Fox, look at how long I've taken to get this far! You will do better, everyone does. Tempest, I know your pain. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-23-2021, 03:51 PM	#7
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: Wife's 48 Progress is always good! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

06-23-2021, 03:55 PM	#8
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Drifter. After waiting so long for anything paint progress related I'm ecstatic! __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-23-2021, 04:09 PM	#9
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Re: Wife's 48 sounds good. Stay on them, to keep them 'focused' on your job. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-24-2021, 07:03 PM	#10
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,770	Re: Wife's 48 sounds like paint paradise instead of paint prison! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-25-2021, 08:46 AM	#11
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Tempest, I've planned to go by about 3 times a week, just to let them know I care. Joe, compared to the last year, yeah baby! __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

07-18-2021, 06:30 PM	#12
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Wife's 48 Robert here’s some pictures of the OER grill you Pm’ed me about Attached Images __________________ Jan's 53

07-19-2021, 07:54 AM	#13
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Thank you Jan. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-23-2021, 01:34 PM	#14
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Finally! After another 6 weeks in body work, and more money than I care to admit, WE ARE IN PAINT! First he started with black sealer as the undercoat. IMG_0865 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Once that cured for a bit he started on color on the underside of the hood, inside of both doors and the tailgate. Here is the color. IMG_0867 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr This is after one coat, there will be three and a clear. IMG_0868 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr They should have the cab and doors done by Thursday and I'll start bringing parts home. I have a roll of stick on plastic to cover them to try and help keep me from scuffing the parts as I put it together. This is a good day. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

09-13-2021, 09:32 AM	#16
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Ha ha, funny guy! I will go over there this afternoon to "help" put the doors back on the cab, which we got back on the frame last week. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-23-2021, 02:43 PM	#17
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: Wife's 48 Very cool! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop



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08-23-2021, 04:30 PM	#18
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Re: Wife's 48 looking good. FWIW, I have heard it said, that once the project is in paint, you are 70% done. enjoy the process,... looking forward to final assembly __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

08-23-2021, 04:32 PM	#19
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks guys. It really was satisfying see paint on parts. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-23-2021, 05:50 PM	#20
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Wife's 48 I’m dying with envy. __________________ Jan's 53

08-23-2021, 06:21 PM	#21
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Thanks Jan. It was 2 years getting here, and 2 painters, so I'm stoked. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

09-13-2021, 11:10 AM	#22
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,059	Re: Wife's 48 rust sux ... anti-seize the world!!

09-22-2021, 04:33 PM	#23
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Ok, after the longest wait ever, I am making progress. IMG_0901 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr I'll have the cab on the frame by Friday, so I'll have that update after it is set. Got the hood back today. IMG_0911 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr It has some dust and white buffing compound on it, but Laura LOVES the color! I have a garage full of painted parts, all sitting on packing blankets and covered with same. I should get the all the little parts next week and then it'll be assembly time! Today is a good day. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

09-22-2021, 04:47 PM	#24
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: Wife's 48 Robert...there's no winders in that cab!!!! Paint looks great, I'm excited to see this one go back together! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

09-22-2021, 04:51 PM	#25
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,301	Re: Wife's 48 Thank you. Friday is the cab on frame and putting the Steele rubbers on the doors. I've recently heard that that can be daunting or some kind of PITA. If it goes well the doors will be on the cab next week and then it'll be all fun after that, right???? __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

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