Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4..

[mongocanfly]

Thanks Zepp, Robert, and Robert ..

Robert, I really hated to start hammering on the tailgate...I usually make things worse when I do...
As I'm sure you know from your work, theres all sorts of deformities around the letters anyway from the stamping, but theres one less depression now..thanks again

[regan wilson]

That chrome looks show quality. You said your original lenses were cloudy. Couldn't you polish them out?

[mongocanfly]

Thanks Regan...they have done a outstanding job on everything I've sent them...well pleased...
Here is a comparison between the clear and cloudy lense...I've tried cleaning/scrubbing/polishing/and a assortment of ugly words.. but am having no luck..
Once you get the mold made ,its no issue to make as many as you want..I thought I'd make some clear and some orange..to see what looks better...

[72 tigger]

Nice chrome and progress on the bodywork! Lenses will look e

[Scott2]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Elpaso plating came thru again..awhile back i found another headlight bezel on Ebay for cheap...due to the heavy pitting I assume ..I mainly bought it because it had a perfect condition blinker lense that is clear as can be..my original 2 lenses are very cloudy looking..well I sent the bezel off to get replated and it came back looking like new....so now i have a spare if ,heaven forbid, I ever need one..
I'll be making a set of new lenses in the future...but 1st gotta get the truck on the road..
Before and after...

Impressive! Seriously good work.

[mongocanfly]

Thanks Kirk and Scott..!!

[mongocanfly]

Started out this morning to do a simple little job...install dash panels and glove box...sounds simple ..right?...not so fast...I dont know who at IH had the job to install all this, but they need a raise...talk about aggravating...finally got it all mocked up...then remembered that the screw clips that hold the glove box latch broke when I removed them..that's why the glove box isnt closed...and what would a install be without a paint chip...yep right on the edge of the GB door...when I dropped it..dangitboy...
also stuck the gauge cluster in to make sure all my mods would clear the behind the dash parts..good to go there..also need some new bumpers for the glove box door..one of them broke when being removed..

[67C10Step]

mongo,
This is like McDonalds - I'm Lovin' It!

What color is the dash? That is almost spot on for the color I would like to use on my 67.

[mongocanfly]

Which part? Red or gray?..they are both sorta custom mixes that were matched to some samples I had

[8man]

Hate to hear about the chip, but you're right, it had to happen.

[67C10Step]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Which part? Red or gray?..they are both sorta custom mixes that were matched to some samples I had

Sorry, the gray part. My bad.

[mongocanfly]

What I did was use a paint called cast blast, by seymore paints..I sprayed a piece of metal and took it to the paint store..they shot it with their analyzer and came up with the formula for that color...it seems to have a little flake look to it..
And I added a flattner to it to make it a semigloss
Heres a pic of the mix label if you want..

[Greg63]

That speedometer sure looks a lot like the one in my '63.

[mongocanfly]

Sure does Greg...I never noticed that before...It is a delco...

[mongocanfly]

Well I'm seeing RED... but in a good way..finally got some color going on..got the bed, tailgate,tailgate hinges, rear fenders, and running boards painted...
My temp paint booth worked pretty good..but I did have to change filters at the half way mark...
And I did have one run, I got it with tape, then put on several overcoats where it was...I'm hoping itll wet sand out...if not that fender will get a recoat...
In the 1st set of pics you can see how I did the "paint booth"..its all 4mil clear plastic..size is 16x20...
I set the fans under the shop door and blocked around them with cardboard, the filter boxes are just inside the booth...
Glad I decided to put plastic on the floor...

[mongocanfly]

Now for RED...the LED lights sure make the paint look brighter than it is

[mongocanfly]

and more...

[mongocanfly]

The spare tire fender fix turned out pretty dang good...

[Scott2]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

The spare tire fender fix turned out pretty dang good...

Looks great! Nice color, paint job looks really good. I forget what you said before - single stage? I assume that if you're sanding out a run.

Hope you kept good death fumes cartridges in the respirator too!

[8man]

Nice work!

[mongocanfly]

thanks Scott and Robert
yes single stage paint
going to try and wet sand out the run but I wont know if I can get it without having to repaint...
absolutely, full face, dual cartridge respirator and Tyvek suit

[mongocanfly]

need to get some paint for the " INTERNATIONAL" on the tailgate..
ive got 3 choices I'm thinking about
1-white
2-silver
3-gray ( the color of the door and dash panels )
ive got to run by the paint store tomorrow ...let me know what yall think

gray in this pic...but would be gloss

[72 tigger]

I think any of the three would look good- l would probably vote for gray

[67C10Step]

I’d go with the dash color. Great work. You’ve got me designing my temporary paint booth in my head now.

[mongocanfly]

thanks Kirk..67c10