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62stepside longbox · 07-06-2016, 04:25 PM

And here is after, I need to get a better buffing wheel for my drill or Dremel so I can finish the rest of the firewall

CURSED GEARS · 07-07-2016, 05:38 AM

That looks pretty nice. When I built my hotrod 39 Chevy Truck, I buffed out the firewall one evening and it came out great! Had to many holes in the firewall that I didn't need, and ended up welding them all shut, which ruined the paint. I ended up painting it. You keeping the paint, or using new? I enjoy watching this.

62stepside longbox · 07-07-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CURSED GEARS

That looks pretty nice. When I built my hotrod 39 Chevy Truck, I buffed out the firewall one evening and it came out great! Had to many holes in the firewall that I didn't need, and ended up welding them all shut, which ruined the paint. I ended up painting it. You keeping the paint, or using new? I enjoy watching this.

Thanks man, I think I'm going to preserve the paint on the firewall since it has the original chalk markings on it and the paint isn't bad. The rest of the truck However will be repainted the same colour as the firewall

**Palf70Step** · 07-07-2016, 09:30 PM

You did good on that firewall!

62stepside longbox · 07-08-2016, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

You did good on that firewall!

Thanks bill, it sure does look good. It'll look even better when it matches the rest of the truck when it gets painted

62stepside longbox · 07-08-2016, 04:17 AM

Been spending the past two days cleaning and painting the engine. First I sraped just over 3 lbs of dirt and grease of the engine then I wire-wheeled it and then gave it a wash. The original colour for the 261 is actually almost the same as John Deere green so I used some tractor and implement paint, it's real tough stuff, oil and gas proof and high temp resistant.

62stepside longbox · 07-08-2016, 04:18 AM

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**Palf70Step** · 07-08-2016, 07:04 AM

I like that green

60chevyjim · 07-08-2016, 09:56 AM

nice job on the engine . now it will look great when you put it back in .

AJCK87 · 07-08-2016, 11:59 AM

Sweet! Engine looks awesome man

62stepside longbox · 07-08-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I like that green

Thanks bill, so do I!

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

nice job on the engine . now it will look great when you put it back in .

Thanks Jim, yep it definitely will look much better than the old pile of dirt and grease it used to be.

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Originally Posted by AJCK87

Sweet! Engine looks awesome man

Thanks Anthony, I'm planning putting quite a few coats on so if something spills on it I can just wipe it right off. Once the painting is done I'm going to do some pin striping and decals on it

Grizz1963 · 07-08-2016, 03:37 PM

I like it a lot.

62stepside longbox · 07-13-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I like it a lot.

Thanks rian, so do I. I'm painting some parts dark blue so it should go well with the green

62stepside longbox · 07-14-2016, 08:05 PM

Have been working on engine paint and got lots more coats of green on. The cast iron is glossy smooth and if I get any grease on it I should be able to just wipe it off. I can see my reflection in some parts

62stepside longbox · 07-14-2016, 08:13 PM

I detailed the "captains bars" and the ID number so they are easily visible. This is to prove all the old guys wrong at the carshows that say "it's probably not a 261 and if it is it's not original to your truck". Now I'll be able to prove them wrong

62stepside longbox · 07-14-2016, 08:14 PM

And added some more blue in there on the side cover

62stepside longbox · 07-14-2016, 08:16 PM

I also used the blue for some stripes on the valve cover.

BFoley · 07-14-2016, 08:32 PM

Very cool engine colors. Did you prime it first or just shoot it with implement paint?

**66ChevyMax** · 07-15-2016, 12:21 PM

Nice job on the engine

62stepside longbox · 07-15-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BFoley

Very cool engine colors. Did you prime it first or just shoot it with implement paint?

Thanks Ben, I made sure it was super clean and shot it with the implement paint. I've probably done about 10 coats by now.

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Nice job on the engine

Thanks Craig

TJ's Chevy · 07-15-2016, 09:09 PM

Looks great buddy! Reminds me of painting my engines. Always the funnest part imop.

62stepside longbox · 07-16-2016, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looks great buddy! Reminds me of painting my engines. Always the funnest part imop.

Thank tj. yep painting the engine sure is fun, makes everything look so pretty

62stepside longbox · 07-19-2016, 02:29 AM

Drove 4hrs down to Vancouver today to pick up my 60 gmc hood I bought a few months back. It's actually really straight other than one good sized ding and there's also one small rust spot. I'll get back home on the weekend and then I'll start to do some metalwork on it and probably sell the old hood

62stepside longbox · 07-19-2016, 11:55 PM

Came home earlier than expected due to bad weather. The hood is now home, I've been waiting for months and I finally have it here

namloc · 07-23-2016, 01:59 AM

lookin good . Got the hood finally .That is going to change the look for sure.

07-06-2016, 04:25 PM	#776
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside And here is after, I need to get a better buffing wheel for my drill or Dremel so I can finish the rest of the firewall Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

07-07-2016, 05:38 AM	#777
CURSED GEARS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lafayette In. Posts: 252	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside That looks pretty nice. When I built my hotrod 39 Chevy Truck, I buffed out the firewall one evening and it came out great! Had to many holes in the firewall that I didn't need, and ended up welding them all shut, which ruined the paint. I ended up painting it. You keeping the paint, or using new? I enjoy watching this.

07-07-2016, 09:30 PM	#779
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside You did good on that firewall! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-08-2016, 04:17 AM	#781
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Been spending the past two days cleaning and painting the engine. First I sraped just over 3 lbs of dirt and grease of the engine then I wire-wheeled it and then gave it a wash. The original colour for the 261 is actually almost the same as John Deere green so I used some tractor and implement paint, it's real tough stuff, oil and gas proof and high temp resistant. Attached Images

07-08-2016, 04:18 AM	#782
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside 02 Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

07-08-2016, 07:04 AM	#783
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I like that green __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-08-2016, 09:56 AM	#784
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside nice job on the engine . now it will look great when you put it back in .

07-08-2016, 11:59 AM	#785
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Sweet! Engine looks awesome man

07-08-2016, 03:37 PM	#787
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I like it a lot. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

07-14-2016, 08:05 PM	#789
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Have been working on engine paint and got lots more coats of green on. The cast iron is glossy smooth and if I get any grease on it I should be able to just wipe it off. I can see my reflection in some parts Attached Images

07-14-2016, 08:13 PM	#790
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I detailed the "captains bars" and the ID number so they are easily visible. This is to prove all the old guys wrong at the carshows that say "it's probably not a 261 and if it is it's not original to your truck". Now I'll be able to prove them wrong Attached Images

07-14-2016, 08:14 PM	#791
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside And added some more blue in there on the side cover Attached Images

07-14-2016, 08:16 PM	#792
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I also used the blue for some stripes on the valve cover. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

07-14-2016, 08:32 PM	#793
BFoley Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 155	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Very cool engine colors. Did you prime it first or just shoot it with implement paint? __________________ '66 GMC K25 (305 V6, SM420) aka "Mabel" Link to project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698082 All gone - '66 CJ5, '69 C25, '69 C25 Camper Special, '79 C10 Big Ten/Bonanza, '84 K10 Silverado

07-15-2016, 12:21 PM	#794
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Nice job on the engine __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763



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07-15-2016, 09:09 PM	#796
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Looks great buddy! Reminds me of painting my engines. Always the funnest part imop. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-19-2016, 02:29 AM	#798
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Drove 4hrs down to Vancouver today to pick up my 60 gmc hood I bought a few months back. It's actually really straight other than one good sized ding and there's also one small rust spot. I'll get back home on the weekend and then I'll start to do some metalwork on it and probably sell the old hood Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

07-19-2016, 11:55 PM	#799
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Came home earlier than expected due to bad weather. The hood is now home, I've been waiting for months and I finally have it here Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

07-23-2016, 01:59 AM	#800
namloc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: seattle wa Posts: 492	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside lookin good . Got the hood finally .That is going to change the look for sure. __________________ The Snortin' Bull

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