Project "My Happy Mess"

[litew8]

Thanks rou. I wouldn't trust it unless it's in the manuf. packaging. I'll know soon if the one I ordered is or not.


More pics Wet sanding with 400. We've spent only 4hrs on sanding so far.

































Will need a thorough (whole cab) wash after we've finished sanding.














1/2 the hood, pass. fender & door and pass. cab corner left to sand this week.
We're planning on shooting more paint next Tues. or Wed.

[oldman3]

Lots of work, been there done that, your doing a great job...Jim

[litew8]

Thanks Jim, I know you are with us and not at us. Got the rear window seal today. It says Precision on a white label. Came in a clear bag, not the green type the windshield seal came in. We'll see... Got more sanding done today. We only spend a couple hours a day working on it, none over the weekends.

[kvann72]

looking sweet!that roof looks like glass man great job

[litew8]

Thanks He said it'll look even better once we pull it outside.

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice work man! How was the Mad Meatball?

[litew8]

Thanks Ryan
Mad Meatball: I didn't try it. I was driving back from downtown dsm and noticed it. Never seen it before, thought it looked cool.

[litew8]

It reminded me of this

[litew8]

Almost finished with sanding. Just got the pass. cab corner left for tomorrow.
The rear window seal arrived yesterday. It'll be installed tomorrow morning.

[litew8]

Shooting in Marshalltown, IA what's up with that Ryan

[litew8]

Got the rear window installed. The Precision rear seal worked ok. Not too excited about the bottom corners, but they may work out after a bit. YTBD Ready for a wash, possibly Sunday. On track for paint on Tuesday. Pics up in a few.

[litew8]

Spot the dragonfly.







Best we got. Good enough.






















Bodywork, not an exact science

[oldman3]

Rear window looks good, I think a little time in the sun and the edge will lay flat...Jim

[litew8]

Thanks Jim, that's what my brother said also.

[litew8]

I'm not sure what exactly will happen the next couple days, but as of today - the little extra body work needed is finished/primed. The cowl cover wet sanded, ready for paint. Truck just needs a good bath tomorrow and then we'll see.

[oldman3]

Alright, getting close now...Jim

[Low Elco]

Lookin good! Fingers crossed for ya!

[litew8]

Thanks! We were talking today about how much of a relief it will be to knock out the cab.

[litew8]

All washed up and ready for tomorrow I'll post a few pics late tonight.

[litew8]

[rou]

Here are some updated pics on the window install. I went and ordered Precision seals from GMCPaul and chucked the junk I got from Brothers. I can't believe the difference in the quality of material and fit. The rear went in fairly straightforward. I had a similar protrusion on the bottom corners and took the plastic flat stick and bent over the little lip and things settled in nicely.



The windshield was a bit tougher. I had my brother and wife outside pushing up while I started at the top. Once I went down the sides, the top trim popped out. It has been tough getting it back in. The more I push on it, the more little dents I put in.

SOOO, I ordered a new windshield trim kit and am going to pull it out and start fresh. Here is what I learned: The bend of metal trim is close, but you need to massage the ends of the top piece and the bend on the bottom pieces so they are really close. I am using the knee anvil this time. If it does not sit right on the bench, it won't sit right on the truck.




I absolutely stole your masking scheme on the windows. This may be common, but I saw it on your build and had my guy replicate. Bed is being painted tomorrow and will be on the truck next week.

[Low Elco]

Nice 400 shine-hope it goes good today!

[litew8]

Thanks! Well, things took a turn for the worse and people are sick over at my brother's house so no work on the truck today as he's got family to tend to. We'll see what tomorrow brings, if anything. rou, nice job on the window seals The door window frame masking, that's the correct way to have them painted (factory), with only the outer edge painted to match the exterior top of the cab - so when you are sitting inside of your cab with the doors closed, you don't see the white, you see the interior color and it's all seamless looking. You'll notice that those who paint the entire window frame the same as the exterior (if 2 tone/white top or etc...), when the doors are shut, you see white from the inside of the cab - not right, but of course it's a persons preference to do what they want.

The front windshield seal, he used a jump rope to install. The thickness of the aftermarket windshield is not as thick as the original glass, so I'll someday find out if it's a good seal or not. There is some noticeable bunching of the top corners when viewed from the inside of the cab, which are the areas that are of most concern. Not much I can really do about except wait and see, and/or not drive it much in the rain.

[litew8]

[mcbassin]

Great progress on the body and glass! Keep the pictures coming. Always interesting stuff on this thread.....