** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built. - Page 39 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drewskiren · 03-21-2011, 05:47 PM

I took some better daylight pictures when we moved outside to work. I'm trying to do all my sanding outside the paint booth to cut down on trash in the paint. I am also rushing to beat the pollen tsunami that is going to hit any day now.

drewskiren · 03-21-2011, 05:55 PM

I sanded down all the insides of the hood, fenders, and doors, readying for edging them in tonight. I was about to go ahead and paint it all, but then I realized I would be done for the day and it is only 4 o'clock. Can't waste precious time like that!!! - so I started the final blocking on those parts. I have sprayed them all with a polyester high build primer that is so thick it is almost like spray-able bondo. It sands really well and with a long block like this pictured is the key to getting ultra flat panels. Ultra flat panels allow for ultra flat paint which is the path towards a mirror finish. Here I am trying to get out all the orange peel texture and find any blem/chips. Last pic - I found one. Add more primer and block this spot again.

**67cheby** · 03-21-2011, 05:56 PM

i am loading my truck on the trailer now headed to you !!! man that paint looks outstanding !!

drewskiren · 03-21-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i am loading my truck on the trailer now headed to you !!! man that paint looks outstanding !!

It's really all just trick photography.

**67cheby** · 03-21-2011, 06:02 PM

well ........can you just come take some pics of my truck then ???

Cameron 1137 · 03-21-2011, 06:09 PM

it looks purdy in the sunlight. Blue always looks good in bright sunlight

My dad's '57

Altec · 03-21-2011, 06:18 PM

That paint looks like it would taste good. Have you tried licking it Drew?

I got some glass media I may try. I can let you know my results if you want.

JasonBird · 03-21-2011, 07:41 PM

that color of blue is really nice. looking good as usual.

drewskiren · 03-21-2011, 11:13 PM

I think our patient is suffering from poor circulation, he keeps getting blue-er and blue-er.

VA72C10 · 03-21-2011, 11:19 PM

nice progress! you sure my estimated completed date wasn't right?

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

nice progress! you sure my estimated completed date wasn't right?

I am about a month ahead on painting, but that wiring is going to own me.

70LonghornCST · 03-22-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I think our patient is suffering from poor circulation, he keeps getting blue-er and blue-er.

Reminds me of when I was working as a lifeguard during the summer...until that blue kid got me fired

JK

Anyway, WOW! You sure are cookin'! Beautiful paint.

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I am about a month ahead on painting, but that wiring is going to own me.

Check around with one of your electrician contacts (I'm sure you have them being in the building industry) and see if one can come over and help you out. Some of them really like doing it (crazy, huh) and will help for free or cheap. I had a guy offer to help on my last project but I got it figured out myself before he was available....

drewskiren · 03-22-2011, 09:59 AM

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.

**67cheby** · 03-22-2011, 10:03 AM

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

68 TT · 03-22-2011, 12:44 PM

Looking great. Keep up the good work.

**72k5zl1** · 03-22-2011, 12:52 PM

looks great! like the blue.

thor · 03-22-2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

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.

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

Quote:

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...

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.

03-21-2011, 05:47 PM	#951
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 took some better daylight pictures when we moved outside to work. I'm trying to do all my sanding outside the paint booth to cut down on trash in the paint. I am also rushing to beat the pollen tsunami that is going to hit any day now. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-21-2011, 05:55 PM	#952
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 sanded down all the insides of the hood, fenders, and doors, readying for edging them in tonight. I was about to go ahead and paint it all, but then I realized I would be done for the day and it is only 4 o'clock. Can't waste precious time like that!!! - so I started the final blocking on those parts. I have sprayed them all with a polyester high build primer that is so thick it is almost like spray-able bondo. It sands really well and with a long block like this pictured is the key to getting ultra flat panels. Ultra flat panels allow for ultra flat paint which is the path towards a mirror finish. Here I am trying to get out all the orange peel texture and find any blem/chips. Last pic - I found one. Add more primer and block this spot again. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-21-2011, 05:56 PM	#953
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i am loading my truck on the trailer now headed to you !!! man that paint looks outstanding !! __________________ 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

03-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#955
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. well ........can you just come take some pics of my truck then ??? __________________ 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

03-21-2011, 06:09 PM	#956
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. it looks purdy in the sunlight. Blue always looks good in bright sunlight My dad's '57 Attached Images __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

03-21-2011, 06:18 PM	#957
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That paint looks like it would taste good. Have you tried licking it Drew? I got some glass media I may try. I can let you know my results if you want. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

03-21-2011, 07:41 PM	#958
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. that color of blue is really nice. looking good as usual. __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

03-21-2011, 11:13 PM	#959
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 think our patient is suffering from poor circulation, he keeps getting blue-er and blue-er. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 03-21-2011 at 11:14 PM.

03-21-2011, 11:19 PM	#960
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. nice progress! you sure my estimated completed date wasn't right? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-22-2011, 09:59 AM	#964
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 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. Attached Images __________________ 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 10:00 AM.

03-22-2011, 10:03 AM	#965
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, 12:44 PM	#966
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking great. Keep up the good work. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

03-22-2011, 12:52 PM	#967
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03-22-2011, 04:57 PM	#969
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	#970
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03-22-2011, 05:35 PM	#972
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	#973
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, 06:10 PM	#974
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03-22-2011, 06:20 PM	#975
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.

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