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11-22-2011, 06:08 PM | #1 |
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Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Can I bother you for that baby blue paint code? Looks much like the original I found buried under various layers of paint on mine and I am really starting to dig that color.
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11-22-2011, 08:03 PM | #2 |
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it is right on the trim tag above.paint code #507 is light blue.light blue and white tutone is #537.hope this helps.
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11-23-2011, 12:04 AM | #3 |
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My hat off to you. I have been modifying cars for 14 years and I have never seen such detail, on the verge of OCD insanity but just amazing. I am very picky but you make me look like a bum on my restorations. I am sure your business is flourishing. I hope to be able to bring you my truck for final body work and paint
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11-24-2011, 01:12 AM | #4 |
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You're a master finisher!!!
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Thank you!!
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12-04-2011, 10:27 AM | #6 |
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First thank your MOM & DAD for making you the MAN that you are.Faith and belief in ones self is what gives you the ability to build to perfection.Thanks for sharing and teaching an old dog knew tricks.
You blasted a lot of parts what material did use to blast with ?
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I'm glad we have this forum to share what we've all learned! For blasting, we have a blast cabinet, and used either BX-30 sand (fairly fine stuff, not quite as fine as play sand, and I think they changed the name of it by now) or glass beads, depending on the delicacy of the part I was blasting. For larger parts with heavier paint/rust we use a 100# pressure pot blaster. Mom and Dad had a huge part in the project. We lived right beside our shop until 7 years ago, so I pretty much grew up in the shop watching and helping dad work on the projects in the shop. Until about 15 years ago, dad only did upholstery and glass/weatherstripping on the older cars so there was always some kind of neat old car around. Dad does top notch upholstery and glass work so I guess that's where I learned about making sure to do the best you can, and to do it right the first time. When I first started the job on the truck, I didn't really know what I was getting into. I was still in tech so I only had some basics to get me started. Dad and Mom, and the owners of the truck gave me the opportunity to learn as I went, and to build the truck to the best of my abilities, and I'm thankful for that. The biggest reason I spent so much time on the truck though, is this; I'm a Christian and I don't work to please men, I work for Christ; if people can see a difference in me that points them to Him through the type of work I do, I've served my purpose while I'm here. God wants everything I do to reveal His glory, and through this job I'm able to reach out to guys that would never otherwise hear or see anything about who Christ is and what He did for us. He equipts us so we're able to accomplish His purposes, so I can't take credit for my abilities. He put them in me and I just want to be obedient and serve Him where He's placed me. "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ." Colossians 3:23,24
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12-11-2011, 11:55 PM | #8 |
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Wow is all I can say. The amount of work u did to this truck deserves a standing ovation. If the owners were to sell it, I would hope it Would sell to a collector that cd understand the level of perfection u achieved.
Again, great job and u will do great in business. Posted via Mobile Device
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Yes, the single stage was shot after letting the tinted sealer flash. I wouldn't do that again though, as it shot out fairly "dry" and I had some dusty overspray that I had to nib off of the horizontal areas before I could spray the single stage. I've switched to using PPG products now, and will be using their K93 translucent/tintable surfacer/sealer for the final sealer, and will be wetsanded before spraying the top coat. Quote:
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Thanks alot! I'd love to be able to buy the truck back, but I've got too much money tied up in my '66 project. I do hope they are able to keep it!
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Here's the info from the paint can.
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WOW! This is an outstanding build, I'm not sure why I am just finding it.
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I came across a few more pics from the build while going through my old camera. They're pretty random but I'll post them anyways. The insides of the tail light and hood light reflectors were coated with fake chrome paint for better reflectivity. Once the metalwork was done, the edges of all the panels were skim coated and blocked across the panel gaps to get the panel flushness dead even. To check the straighness of the bodywork before painting, the panels were wetsanded with 500 grit and wiped down with wax/grease remover. This showed up any distortion before paint while there was time to fix it. Here's a few more pics of the wetsanding process, I didn't show any before of the 1000 grit step. I block sanded the truck with 1000 grit on a long/skinny Durablock and kept a squeegee handy to check progress. This is a before pic showing the orange peel and distorted reflection. Partially blocked with 1000 grit. There's still some orange peel showing. Orange peel fully blocked flat. Ready to guide coat and sand with 2000 grit. Up close pic of the guide coat partially sanded with 2000 grit. The 1000 grit scratches are easily visible. This way you can know when you've sanded just enough without oversanding and risking sanding through the clear coat. After sanding with 2000/3000 and buffing. Very clear, distortion free surface. Here's some better pics of the grill shell and fender details. The original ones I posted were dark and poor quality. The Ooga horn that the owner's dad installed was restored and installed back where it originally was. And, the last pic I took of it right before the owner came to pick it up.
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I am new to the forum, so I just found your build on this truck. It is awesome and you did great work. Hopefully, you will be able to do this type of work for a long time. Thanks for sharing as it brings back memories of my dad and uncle's trucks like this and the one that my dad had was my first vehicle. I have had several of these trucks and they are so special in my memories. Thanks again for sharing all of your build.
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Beautiful trokita! And really like the way you work. Systematically. Awesome! Also love how the truck bed turned out. Looks dope!
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Wow, I don't know how I never stumbled on this before. What an incredible build!
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Thanks!! The build thread was started right at the end of the project so it got updated all at once, and then the project was finished so updates stopped. I guess since it wasn't strung-out over a longer length of time like most build threads less people have seen it. My Goldilocks build thread has gotten a ton more attention and all I've done so far is haul home peices of a truck and yak about what I want to do with the peices!
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Just finished reading this whole thread. Simply amazing with tremendous attention to detail and fantastic documetation. Keep up the great work. I'll be checking out your "Goldilocks" thread as well.
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theastronaut, was the color matched line-x a very expensive option? Was the whole process simple enough. And does it have UV protection for fading?
Something I'm considering but am not sure due to cost. It looks absolutely
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Ditto everything Markeb01 said. PERFECTION. I'm watching your Goldilocks build, to see what's next?. AWESOME job!.
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That's good news.
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I had the truck back at the shop this weekend to detail it for a photoshoot. The owners were out of town so I drive it up to meet the photographer. It was about a 50 mile drive one way and it ran like a champ! Dad ride with me and we stuck to back roads to keep the speeds down (it's geared short). We went through downtown Greenville on the way up to Greer and got plenty of looks, thumbs ups, and waves while driving through. I should get the pics from the shoot back in around a week and will post them asap!
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I got the CD with the photoshoot pics last night and they're awesome! I'll post a few of my favorites, and the rest of the 78 pics can be found Here or as a slide show Here.
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WOW! That is gorgeous! Awsome job!
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I just went back through your entire build thread. The level of detail is absolutely mind blowing. I love the little features like the mirror arm and bumper bolts. Most people won’t notice many of these extreme measures but you’ll know they are there, along with everyone that’s seen this thread. Sincerest compliments on a magnificent achievement.
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