Wife's 48

[youngrodder]

Turned out very nice. I could see why the wife would be excited to drive it.

Marc

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by 8man

IMG_5029 by Robert Moorman

Wow !

[mongocanfly]

Looks great Robert!!!!

[8man]

Thank you both. I will admit that it was fun watching her drive it around the neighborhood. Made me feel really good!

[joedoh]

i cant even believe tahts the same truck you started with! amazing work!

[Rickysnickers]

Fantastic!!!

[8man]

Thanks Russ, it seems so long ago that I started on it, but driving it made the time worth it.

Thanks, RickyS, I just wish I could paint, as I didn't do that.

I did everything else, except trouble shoot the cruise control, so I do feel good about it.

[OutlawDrifter]

Looks great Robert!

[8man]

Thank you sir.

I've started on the bed wood, but not made much progress with all going on right now.

[Tempest67]

Great looking truck.

I painted for the first time a few years ago, and enjoyed it.

It's not perfect, but wet sanding the clear coat and polishing sure helps to fix alot of 'miscues'.

try a fender or door sometime, .........."you can do it"

here is a before the paint, after the paint, and finished pics

[8man]

Ok, now you are giving me hope, not good for a guy with ADHD and OCD.

I haven't given up on the idea. As I get the '54 metal work done, I may well give it a go. I even started some YouTubes on painting.

I just need to get the bed done in the '48 and then I can get back on metal work.

[Tempest67]

when you spray the base, all you need is good coverage, and when you spray the clear, be sure to put on at least 3 coats, so you have enough to wet sand.

As for polishing, I used a DA sander with the sponges, and only did a section/panel at a time, and I took my time. I did NOT use a high speed polisher as I was afraid of burning through, but the DA worked great with 2 different McGuires polish's. (101 and 201.......I think?)

[dsraven]

I find it really helped me when i sparyed the primer etc. you gotta have a good light to reflect the surface back to you so you can see the texture etc, and also you gotta know how the paint reacts. maybe, if it is afirst time spraying, try painting something else first. start small, like running boards or step side steps or something applicable to your build. that way you find out how the paint lays out. i have sprayed some pretty thick stuff (gelcoat fiberglass) and found you gotta play with it a bit before you get the "how to" for that particular product. we don't all have perfect conditions, or the exactly right gun or tip size or shop temp etc, so you gotta play it by ear a bit. you will figure it out. mix it, see how it pours for viscosity, try different gun pressures within a range etc. try spraying a test pattern on some hard surface and adjust the gun but also notice if the gun seems to spray great then if you keep spraying it changes some. you may have a restricted air supply simply with the quick connects. a pressure gauge at the gun can tell you some about that. try it without any paint in the cup. set the pressure and see what the pressure does if you hold the gun on for longer like you are spraying so you can see if you get a constant pressure at the tip.
anyway, youtube it, there is a good youtuber that explains that whole scenario and how to check and fix the pressure drop at the tip.

[8man]

Thanks Tempest and Raven.

I have some things to overcome first, and then finish the 48 for my wife, then I'll get the metal work finished on the 54. That should give me plenty of time to watch videos of how to and hopefully I'll be ready to try it then.

[8man]

Well, it's getting close. Carpet needs to be installed and the back wall has to be covered, but it's almost ready to bring home.

IMG_3809 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

IMG_3810 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

The best news is that Laura loves it!

[Tempest67]

looks fantastic

..........what is there not to love?

[8man]

Thanks Tempest!

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by 8man

Well, it's getting close. Carpet needs to be installed and the back wall has to be covered, but it's almost ready to bring home.

IMG_3809 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

IMG_3810 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

The best news is that Laura loves it!

who wouldnt love it?!? just gorgeous!

[8man]

Thank you sir.

[OutlawDrifter]

Beautiful! I'm a big fan of the diamond stitch.

[8man]

Thanks. I wasn't until I saw it on the seat and that sold me. She liked it all along.

[rnrdthefox]

Really a great looking truck and you are at the finish line. It gives me hope...

[8man]

Thanks for the compliment on the truck, and if it gives you or anyone hope, all the better!

[57FleetsideC4]

Looks fantastic!! Preview of what mine will look like. I am doing something very similar on my 57. Steve

[Rickysnickers]

Very nice!