What did you do to your truck today part III

[disasterbus]

went from this.............




To this..........

[iceship]

Cleaned my maf sensor and put new plugs in in 85 c10 also a speedo cable in the 78 jimmy..

[mattbert56]

Shot some parts for my 65 k20 project...

[canadian_diesel1964]

Removed the bed...

[Lugnutz65]

Tonight I finished refurbishing my windows. The door glass isn't perfect but still in very nice shape. The lower rails are almost totally rust free. They are now ready to install.

[dwcardfan]

No truck time but the wife and I did get to go cruising with my boy and his fiance in his mustang to the sonic.

[Grizz1963]

The weather does not seem to want to play ball at the moment.

I am doing various little jobs that I can "pack away" once they are done, till it is time to reassemble.

I do not know if it was clear from my previous rant, just how lacking the chrome and finish was on the 67-72 rear bumper I had bought for he truck.

One of the problems with this sort of low rent and shoddy finish, is that one then needs to spend time and money to prevent it from self destructing in a years time.

So I bought two cans of RustOleum Zinc spray, and a can of Aluminium finish spray paint.

Inside



Outside



Looking at the difference in thickness and quality between the front and rear bumpers I have bought, it is pretty obvious which is the rear one.



Masking up took the most time, but we know preparation is what it is all about.





Not exactly pretty, but once the silver is on there as well, I will be happy that they have a fighting chance against wet and road grime in years to come.




Murphy's Law..........

Why? It was indoors in the garage.

[Grizz1963]

Just back from the garage.

I bought a tin of "Aluminium" coloured paint, wanting the silveriest paint I could get to go over the Zinc paint.

Well, sprays less than it splatters, paint stopped coming out of nozzle halfway through the job, so half a can of paint I cannot get out, going back to the shop to return it tomorrow, and maybe buy some silver paint for the rear bumper.

I really am just adding the silver paint to the rears to match the chrome as the zinc is more dull and grey like primer.

So this was the result, fine for what it is, but not as good as I expected or want.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Today I drove up to my storage area and picked up the paint I have. I have lots of chips and scratches to fix by April 26th.
On the way home I stopped off at Treasure Island and took a few pictures. I still like the truck without trim rings. The new Bay Bridge in the back ground.

[nail pounder]

Got a little crazy with primer over the weekend. Been sanding for a month(in my spare time) and just wanted to enjoy my truck again. Prob start wet sanding it next weekend but for now I'm cruzing it again.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by nail pounder

Got a little crazy with primer over the weekend. Been sanding for a month(in my spare time) and just wanted to enjoy my truck again. Prob start wet sanding it next weekend but for now I'm cruzing it again.

are you gonna keep the lettering like it is? kinda cool showing layers of hard work!!!

[chevy_man5]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

are you gonna keep the lettering like it is? kinda cool showing layers of hard work!!!

I agree! I think it looks cool too!

[nail pounder]

Thanks, I like it too. I haven't decided if I'll leave it when I actually paint but for now it adds some character, maybe....

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by nail pounder

Thanks, I like it too. I haven't decided if I'll leave it when I actually paint but for now it adds some character, maybe....

i vote leave it, cuz it shows hard work and it works cuz its in an area that folks personalize anyway!!! "patina lettering"

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

i vote leave it, cuz it shows hard work and it works cuz its in an area that folks personalize anyway!!! "patina lettering"

If you mask it and clear coat it,MIT would be a cool reminder of the trucks history.

[Grizz1963]

I popped in at the spares shop on my way to work this morning and traded the half can of paint for a tin of silver wheel paint.

Came home tonight and repainted the front bumper and painted the rear one as well.
Both got two coats of paint with an extra pass or two over the bolt holes.

I am now quite happy that these will survive for a while, and not look like throne I took off, too soon.

[Lugnutz65]

My original door was too badly damaged to repair but the inner door bottom was in very nice shape. So today I finished 3 days of work. I had a salvage yard door with a rotten bottom and used my original door botttom as a patch. So it's still all 1964-66 metal!!!! I saved a few bucks and worked on my welding skills.

[TJ's Chevy]

Got the bell housing done today.

[pimpston65]

big and little bro's. thanks to the member that asked about the gas filter, i would have never known about it... now i have a matching set!!! just some touch up and clear. i'll break in the engine with a non NOS oil filter and then switch to the blue one, thanks Jon(60-66) for showing my the correct filter...

[TJ's Chevy]

Finished my inspection covers and clutch fork yesterday.

[VonDog]

One fender done, started on the other.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by VonDog

One fender done, started on the other.

Did you need to replace the rear brace too?

[VonDog]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Did you need to replace the rear brace too?

Yes I did!!! Getting the brace straight and positioned correctly was a bit of a bear - lots of measuring and dry fitting to make sure the bolt holes lined up and the door didn't jam into the fender.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by VonDog

Yes I did!!! Getting the brace straight and positioned correctly was a bit of a bear - lots of measuring and dry fitting to make sure the bolt holes lined up and the door didn't jam into the fender.

You did a nice job. Can't tell it was patched.

[VonDog]

Drivers side was much worse. I only cut out enough to get to good material. This was my first attempt at major body repair.