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**67cheby** · 03-22-2011, 10:03 AM

i really cant believe what a killer job you are doing with the paint !!! SUPER SLICK

thor · 03-22-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I just noticed something in one of the pictures I posted. It's a perfect example of orange peel/dry spray. Notice the light reflection on the door bottom is really clear and glassy, but that same light reflection is fuzzy to the left. I knew that the door panel covers this area, so I hadn't really spent much time sanding the primer well or worrying while I was spraying what it was looking like. I was concentrating on the lower part of the door that shows and didn't even look up to see I needed a much wetter pass here. Since it is covered it won't matter, but it just shows how drastically different the paint can turn out just by trying, watching, practicing.

Good tip. Thanks! Blue will look incredible with the white.

**72k5zl1** · 03-22-2011, 12:52 PM

looks great! like the blue.

pickup67man · 03-22-2011, 04:57 PM

Looks great. Most people won't paint their own trucks. It can be overwhelming. I took my time and my truck has 12 year old paint now, only a couple of issues after all that time.

Pop's C-10 · 03-22-2011, 05:14 PM

You going to paint tha back of tha cab & bed front & send it to shop in complete roller?

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

You going to paint tha back of tha cab & bed front & send it to shop in complete roller?

No, I will paint the whole thing in my high tech poly booth.

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 05:35 PM

Does anyone know where the upper trim locates on the fender? Can someone get a flexible tape measure and measure for me from the top edge of the fender (at the hood) to the middle of the upper trim near the front of the fender? It should be 3 to 4 inches?

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 06:03 PM

I'll pull a measurement for you in a minute...

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 06:37 PM

Here you go....

1970CST-10 · 03-22-2011, 06:10 PM

that is going to be a beauty when you are done

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 06:20 PM

I'll do an actual drawing for other's reference in a minute but the first hole is centered 1 7/8" from the front edge (same level as trim) and 4 5/8" down from the top edge

the next hole is 9 1/8" away and 5 1/8" from the edge.

Last hole is 5/8" from the back edge and again 4 5/8" from the top edge. 6 total holes

should be able to mark the two end ones and run a straight edge/tape between them if you're planning from the paint.

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 08:41 PM

DANG, I'm gone to the soccer fields for 2 hours and there are 10 posts!

Thanks so much for the diagram!!! Next time though, could you color code each screw hole for me??????

I just checked another door and my bed front and both are 13.5 inches from the center of the upper trim hole down to the body line (a 13.5 inch white stripe). Is this correct too? I think this works out the same also on the rear of the fender. I don't want to paint it twice!!!

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 10:19 PM

I got the hood done tonight, and all was going well until I had a couple of critters decide to join in the fun. I got one out with the tweezers, but the other was just a little guy. He got painted over on the 4th coat, but that one I laid on a little too heavy and created a signature on the front edge. Friday I will wet sand the run and my little friend's paw prints and shoot one last heavy - but run free- coat and call it done. While I am wet sanding with 400 grit I will use my block and knock down the orange peel so the last coat will turn out really flat. My goal all over will be like the 4th pic where you can almost read the writing on the fluorescent bulbs. If I can't get there by painting I can always buff it there.

Flint70step · 03-22-2011, 10:30 PM

Wow man, you got that last coat pretty flat.You can almost read the lettering on the light bulb.After seeing this build,it has severely diminished my fear of doing my own paint.Not only would it save me truck loads of cash, but the satisfaction of doing it yourself and doing it well has a lot more value than paying some one to do it.I think you deserve truck of the year even before its done.Nice work Drew.Yall be good

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint70step

Wow man, you got that last coat pretty flat.You can almost read the lettering on the light bulb.After seeing this build,it has severely diminished my fear of doing my own paint.Not only would it save me truck loads of cash, but the satisfaction of doing it yourself and doing it well has a lot more value than paying some one to do it.I think you deserve truck of the year even before its done.Nice work Drew.Yall be good

THAT'S what I'm talking about!!!! I'm telling you guys, it's not that impossible. It is certainly worth trying on a spare hood and seeing what you can do. Buy a how to video, talk to the local paint supply house, ask me, whatever!

Truck of the month would be awesome (not so sure about year), but the category would have to be "in process".

drewskiren · 03-24-2011, 10:27 AM

WOW, 1000 posts and 66,000 views !!! Thanks everyone, couldn't have done it without you.

**67cheby** · 03-24-2011, 10:28 AM

no problem 66001

drewskiren · 03-24-2011, 10:34 AM

Yesterday when I was block sanding the fenders and doors, I found some scratches and a few ripples. So last night I re-primered everybody. I'll final block today and be ready to shoot tonight or tomorrow.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-22-2011, 07:59 PM

How far is ar from tn hahhahahha Paint looks killer and reminds me of kevins low buk build..

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 10:33 PM

I have 16" between center of the holes on the rear of my cab. And same between the paint on my fenders.

Not sure of the paint line as mine is all white

Maybe someone else will know where the break should be (center of holes or top of trim)

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I have 16" between center of the holes on the rear of my cab. And same between the paint on my fenders.

Not sure of the paint line as mine is all white

Maybe someone else will know where the break should be (center of holes or top of trim)

I got 13.5 to the body line, I don't have any parts with trim holes top and bottom to measure between the holes.

Rumble · 03-23-2011, 12:49 PM

I have wanted to do one of these for years, not enough knowledge or time, great attention to detail
i ended up with this as my project, still workin on it
it started out as a 1 ton long bed dually, i should be gettin from paint shop today ( stayed with factory white)

mrchrishill · 03-23-2011, 01:06 PM

Lookin' good Drewski. What are you going to do for a dash now that you crammed that full AC into it?

jbclassix · 03-23-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumble

I have wanted to do one of these for years, not enough knowledge or time, great attention to detail
i ended up with this as my project, still workin on it
it started out as a 1 ton long bed dually, i should be gettin from paint shop today ( stayed with factory white)

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Originally Posted by mrchrishill

Lookin' good Drewski. What are you going to do for a dash now that you crammed that full AC into it?

Drew always attracts new members!

drewskiren · 03-23-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

Drew always attracts new members!

Can I get a referral discount on my membership???

03-22-2011, 10:03 AM	#1
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i really cant believe what a killer job you are doing with the paint !!! SUPER SLICK __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-22-2011, 12:52 PM	#3
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,609	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. looks great! like the blue. __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

03-22-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks great. Most people won't paint their own trucks. It can be overwhelming. I took my time and my truck has 12 year old paint now, only a couple of issues after all that time. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

03-22-2011, 05:14 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. You going to paint tha back of tha cab & bed front & send it to shop in complete roller?

03-22-2011, 05:35 PM	#7
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Does anyone know where the upper trim locates on the fender? Can someone get a flexible tape measure and measure for me from the top edge of the fender (at the hood) to the middle of the upper trim near the front of the fender? It should be 3 to 4 inches? __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-22-2011, 06:03 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I'll pull a measurement for you in a minute... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-22-2011, 06:37 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Here you go.... Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-22-2011 at 06:42 PM.

03-22-2011, 06:10 PM	#10
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03-22-2011, 06:20 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I'll do an actual drawing for other's reference in a minute but the first hole is centered 1 7/8" from the front edge (same level as trim) and 4 5/8" down from the top edge the next hole is 9 1/8" away and 5 1/8" from the edge. Last hole is 5/8" from the back edge and again 4 5/8" from the top edge. 6 total holes should be able to mark the two end ones and run a straight edge/tape between them if you're planning from the paint. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-22-2011, 08:41 PM	#12
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. DANG, I'm gone to the soccer fields for 2 hours and there are 10 posts! Thanks so much for the diagram!!! Next time though, could you color code each screw hole for me?????? I just checked another door and my bed front and both are 13.5 inches from the center of the upper trim hole down to the body line (a 13.5 inch white stripe). Is this correct too? I think this works out the same also on the rear of the fender. I don't want to paint it twice!!! __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 03-22-2011 at 09:56 PM.

03-22-2011, 10:19 PM	#13
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I got the hood done tonight, and all was going well until I had a couple of critters decide to join in the fun. I got one out with the tweezers, but the other was just a little guy. He got painted over on the 4th coat, but that one I laid on a little too heavy and created a signature on the front edge. Friday I will wet sand the run and my little friend's paw prints and shoot one last heavy - but run free- coat and call it done. While I am wet sanding with 400 grit I will use my block and knock down the orange peel so the last coat will turn out really flat. My goal all over will be like the 4th pic where you can almost read the writing on the fluorescent bulbs. If I can't get there by painting I can always buff it there. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 03-24-2011 at 01:12 PM.

03-22-2011, 10:30 PM	#14
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wow man, you got that last coat pretty flat.You can almost read the lettering on the light bulb.After seeing this build,it has severely diminished my fear of doing my own paint.Not only would it save me truck loads of cash, but the satisfaction of doing it yourself and doing it well has a lot more value than paying some one to do it.I think you deserve truck of the year even before its done.Nice work Drew.Yall be good

03-24-2011, 10:27 AM	#16
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. WOW, 1000 posts and 66,000 views !!! Thanks everyone, couldn't have done it without you. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-24-2011, 10:28 AM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. no problem 66001 __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-24-2011, 10:34 AM	#18
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Yesterday when I was block sanding the fenders and doors, I found some scratches and a few ripples. So last night I re-primered everybody. I'll final block today and be ready to shoot tonight or tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!



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03-22-2011, 07:59 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. How far is ar from tn hahhahahha Paint looks killer and reminds me of kevins low buk build.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-22-2011, 10:33 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I have 16" between center of the holes on the rear of my cab. And same between the paint on my fenders. Not sure of the paint line as mine is all white Maybe someone else will know where the break should be (center of holes or top of trim) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-23-2011, 12:49 PM	#22
Rumble Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: temecula, ca Posts: 29	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I have wanted to do one of these for years, not enough knowledge or time, great attention to detail i ended up with this as my project, still workin on it it started out as a 1 ton long bed dually, i should be gettin from paint shop today ( stayed with factory white) Attached Images Last edited by Rumble; 03-23-2011 at 12:50 PM.

03-23-2011, 01:06 PM	#23
mrchrishill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 10	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Lookin' good Drewski. What are you going to do for a dash now that you crammed that full AC into it?

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