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62stepside longbox · 11-03-2016, 09:27 PM

I got the rear end completely cleaned up and then I sprayed it with some rustoleum, turned out good enough considering its going to be under the truck. Today I spent a few hours on the firewall and it is pretty much ready to be sprayed, I should get it sprayed in the next few days depending on the weather.

**Advanced Design** · 11-03-2016, 10:00 PM

That is a big improvement on the rear...looks good!

62stepside longbox · 11-04-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is a big improvement on the rear...looks good!

Thanks for tuning in Doug, it does look much more presentable, I could've made it look nicer but I didn't want to go overboard since I'm going to be taking the truck on lots of dirt roads.

Today is another beautiful day, looks like the firewall is going to get some paint after school today!

**Palf70Step** · 11-04-2016, 04:24 PM

It looks good there mate!

62stepside longbox · 11-04-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

It looks good there mate!

Thanks bill.

Big step today, the temperature was decent today so I finished the prepping on the firewall and got it completely sprayed. It turned out really nice, almost flawless, tons of work is finally starting to pay off!

62stepside longbox · 11-04-2016, 09:35 PM

A close up, the finish is nice and glossy!

**Palf70Step** · 11-04-2016, 09:39 PM

62stepside longbox · 11-04-2016, 09:39 PM

I also did some work at the metal shop in my school, I turned this piece of aluminum on the lathe and polished it up and it looks almost like Chrome! It's going to be part of the missing bracket that allows me to mount my unity spotlight to the window pillar

60chevyjim · 11-04-2016, 10:09 PM

nice work the firewall looks great

Grizz1963 · 11-05-2016, 05:36 AM

Morning Mate

Been keeping an eye on you.

Great progress as always.

Also with being back at work and writing up my USA Road Trip report the last few weeks, I just did not reply to many threads.

**mattfranklin** · 11-05-2016, 09:51 AM

Your hard work is really paying off. Looking good!

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

A close up, the finish is nice and glossy!

62 Barnfind · 11-05-2016, 10:08 AM

Your firewall looks great! That truck is going to look killer in that color. Good job!

62stepside longbox · 11-05-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks bill

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

nice work the firewall looks great

Thanks Jim

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Morning Mate

Been keeping an eye on you.

Great progress as always.

Also with being back at work and writing up my USA Road Trip report the last few weeks, I just did not reply to many threads.

Thanks rian, I've been pushing really hard to get it painted before it gets too cold out. I read all about your trip to Clem's, looked like a hell of a good time you guys had out there!

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Originally Posted by mattfranklin

Your hard work is really paying off. Looking good!

Thanks Matt

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Your firewall looks great! That truck is going to look killer in that color. Good job!

Thanks John, and yep it's sure going to look good

TJ's Chevy · 11-05-2016, 08:48 PM

Looks fabulous man. Wish my gun would behave and spray that nice. haha

62stepside longbox · 11-06-2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looks fabulous man. Wish my gun would behave and spray that nice. haha

Thanks tj, this gun wasn't working very well either probably because of how cheap it was, but I sanded the firewall super smooth and then made sure it was clean of all contaminants, then sprayed and it turned out great. Thats how painting is unfortunately, sometimes it turns out great and sometimes it turns out terrible and you can't figure out why, can be very frustrating

TJ's Chevy · 11-06-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Thanks tj, this gun wasn't working very well either probably because of how cheap it was, but I sanded the firewall super smooth and then made sure it was clean of all contaminants, then sprayed and it turned out great. Thats how painting is unfortunately, sometimes it turns out great and sometimes it turns out terrible and you can't figure out why, can be very frustrating

In my case extremely. haha Gun sprayed out primer wonderfully but when it came to paint it orange peeled like mad, had everything set to specs and paint mixed properly. Was a little cold and wet that day so that could have had a bad affect. Not sure. lol Gonna color sand and try again.

62stepside longbox · 11-06-2016, 02:22 PM

Well that progress was short lived, after I finished the painting on Friday I headed of to work to let it dry on the nice sunny day. When I was at work the weather started to change drastically and started to pour rain for 10 minutes. I just dried of all the water now and about 80% of the paint job got watermarks all over it. So I'm going to wait a while until the paint fully cures and try wet sanding it, I'm really hoping that it'll work and I don't have to redo it.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-06-2016, 06:03 PM

Love seeing that fresh paint!

62stepside longbox · 11-10-2016, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Well that progress was short lived, after I finished the painting on Friday I headed of to work to let it dry on the nice sunny day. When I was at work the weather started to change drastically and started to pour rain for 10 minutes. I just dried of all the water now and about 80% of the paint job got watermarks all over it. So I'm going to wait a while until the paint fully cures and try wet sanding it, I'm really hoping that it'll work and I don't have to redo it.

Luckily it ended up that the watermarks were only on the very top surface, they came out easily

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Love seeing that fresh paint!

Thanks Craig

Made some more progress on the rear end today, I rebuilt the rear brakes with new shoes, wheel cylinders and springs, since I used the 78 backing plates and brakes I ordered the wider 2 3/4" shoes, so now its upgraded a bit better than stock

goatless · 11-10-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

A close up, the finish is nice and glossy!

A fresh coat of paint makes such an amazing transformation to things.

62stepside longbox · 11-10-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by goatless

A fresh coat of paint makes such an amazing transformation to things.

Thanks man, it sure does

62stepside longbox · 11-15-2016, 03:13 AM

Been making lots of little progress, just not much picture worthy... But I did get the heater all assembled and installed on the truck for good now. Tomorrow I'll be finishing a pushrod for the brake booster.

62stepside longbox · 11-17-2016, 03:15 AM

Yesterday I finished up the brake pushrod and installed the booster for good. For the pushrod I welded part of the old one to part of the new one, it's threaded and has a locknut so I can adjust the length if needed

62stepside longbox · 11-18-2016, 08:21 PM

I welded a nut on to the diff cover and put a short bolt through it with an o ring for making oil filling much easier.

Grizz1963 · 11-19-2016, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

I welded a nut on to the diff cover and put a short bolt through it with an o ring for making oil filling much easier.

Clever Clever.

11-03-2016, 09:27 PM	#951
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 got the rear end completely cleaned up and then I sprayed it with some rustoleum, turned out good enough considering its going to be under the truck. Today I spent a few hours on the firewall and it is pretty much ready to be sprayed, I should get it sprayed in the next few days depending on the weather. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

11-03-2016, 10:00 PM	#952
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside That is a big improvement on the rear...looks good! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-04-2016, 04:24 PM	#954
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside It looks good there mate! __________________ 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!

11-04-2016, 09:35 PM	#956
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 A close up, the finish is nice and glossy! Attached Images

11-04-2016, 09:39 PM	#957
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside __________________ 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!

11-04-2016, 09:39 PM	#958
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 did some work at the metal shop in my school, I turned this piece of aluminum on the lathe and polished it up and it looks almost like Chrome! It's going to be part of the missing bracket that allows me to mount my unity spotlight to the window pillar Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

11-04-2016, 10:09 PM	#959
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside nice work the firewall looks great

11-05-2016, 05:36 AM	#960
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Morning Mate Been keeping an eye on you. Great progress as always. Also with being back at work and writing up my USA Road Trip report the last few weeks, I just did not reply to many threads. __________________ 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.

11-05-2016, 10:08 AM	#962
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,373	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Your firewall looks great! That truck is going to look killer in that color. Good job! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

11-05-2016, 08:48 PM	#964
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 fabulous man. Wish my gun would behave and spray that nice. haha __________________ 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

11-06-2016, 02:22 PM	#967
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 Well that progress was short lived, after I finished the painting on Friday I headed of to work to let it dry on the nice sunny day. When I was at work the weather started to change drastically and started to pour rain for 10 minutes. I just dried of all the water now and about 80% of the paint job got watermarks all over it. So I'm going to wait a while until the paint fully cures and try wet sanding it, I'm really hoping that it'll work and I don't have to redo it. __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

11-06-2016, 06:03 PM	#968
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Love seeing that fresh paint! __________________ 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

11-15-2016, 03:13 AM	#972
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 making lots of little progress, just not much picture worthy... But I did get the heater all assembled and installed on the truck for good now. Tomorrow I'll be finishing a pushrod for the brake booster. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

11-17-2016, 03:15 AM	#973
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 Yesterday I finished up the brake pushrod and installed the booster for good. For the pushrod I welded part of the old one to part of the new one, it's threaded and has a locknut so I can adjust the length if needed Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

11-18-2016, 08:21 PM	#974
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 welded a nut on to the diff cover and put a short bolt through it with an o ring for making oil filling much easier. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution



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