My 50 roadster pickup build - Page 45 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldman3** · 10-14-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Awesome paint work again!
Good choise on the gauges, specially when they light up.
Great match!

And Yes, I’m with Ray, everything okay??

Thanks Kees, I appreciate it, and I'm OK, just need to get going on sanding...Jim

Black_Sheep · 10-14-2018, 03:55 PM

Are those Speedhut Jim? It's important to have good looking instruments when you spend time behind the wheel. The backlit numbers at night is a nice touch.

EDIT: I just went back and read the previous page and saw that the gauges were indeed from Speedhut. I'm running their GPS speedo too, it's awesome...

**oldman3** · 10-14-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

love the gauges jim, they look like electroluminescent. I bought a focus SVT for my daughter that had EL lighting, and I worked in aerospace where EL was a standard for instrument panel labels. It is very clear and no hots spots! I love how they match the truck too.

Thanks joe, I'm real happy with the change, can't wait to get truck back together, so I can enjoy them.

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Are those Speedhut Jim? It's important to have good looking instruments when you spend time behind the wheel. The backlit numbers at night is a nice touch.

EDIT: I just went back and read the previous page and saw that the gauges were indeed from Speedhut. I'm running their GPS speedo too, it's awesome...

Mark, I saw what you had Speedhut do for your speedo, that was really cool. I guess I should have talked with them more, I could have maybe made mine a little nicer. But I'm happy...Jim

Indian113 · 10-14-2018, 07:33 PM

Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

**oldman3** · 10-14-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

Hey my friend, your not stirring anything up. I need a kick every now and then

...Jim

**oldman3** · 10-15-2018, 07:31 PM

Nothing pic worthy, but I did get some 2000 wet sanding done on the doors today...Jim

Indian113 · 10-15-2018, 09:13 PM

That a Boy!

**oldman3** · 10-15-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

That a Boy!

...Jim

RockinKees · 10-16-2018, 04:20 AM

Every step is one, Jim!

**oldman3** · 10-16-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Every step is one, Jim!

Thanks

**oldman3** · 10-17-2018, 07:50 PM

Well, I got a couple pics to show. Got both doors done by hand with 2,000 paper, and today used the palm sander DA with 3,000 and 5,000 pads. Then I used a new wool pad to buff with the stage 1 material. Doors still need to be buffed with stage 2 and stage 3 material. I'm happy so far with how it looks...Jim

OutlawDrifter · 10-17-2018, 07:52 PM

I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years.

Paint is looking great!

**Advanced Design** · 10-17-2018, 09:59 PM

Looks great! The deer better stay away.

**mongocanfly** · 10-17-2018, 10:30 PM

Nice and shiny!!....

**oldman3** · 10-17-2018, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years.

Paint is looking great!

Thank you. Mark and I have been using it for years also...Jim

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks great! The deer better stay away.

Doug, I sure hope so...Jim

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Nice and shiny!!....

Thank you...Jim

RockinKees · 10-18-2018, 04:07 AM

Looks real good!!

**oldman3** · 10-18-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Looks real good!!

Thanks, Kees

**8man** · 10-18-2018, 08:55 AM

Aren't you worried that there won't be any paint left after all that sanding and buffing?

Seriously, it looks great.

**oldman3** · 10-18-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Aren't you worried that there won't be any paint left after all that sanding and buffing?

Seriously, it looks great.

Thanks 8man.

Good question, I've always put on enough paint, that with the sanding I still have at least two coats of paint remaining. That's why some painter put on 5 coats of clear, because they are going to sand and buff at least two coats off...Jim

MIKESAD50 · 10-18-2018, 10:14 AM

Looking really good!

**oldman3** · 10-18-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

Looking really good!

Thanks Mike

**oldman3** · 10-18-2018, 08:40 PM

Well, between Mark and I we finished steps 2 and 3 on the doors. Then we reinstalled the seat, put on the steering wheel. and installed the drivers door.

With the door installed the pic doesn't do it justice, it has a great shine.

Here's a few pics...Jim

**8man** · 10-19-2018, 08:28 AM

Congrats! That had to feel good.

You guys are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

**oldman3** · 10-19-2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Congrats! That had to feel good.

You guys are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Robert, with things going back together it does feel good...Jim

Indian113 · 10-19-2018, 11:56 AM

It's going to feel a Lot Better Cruising Down The Road Again! Sure looks Nice

10-14-2018, 03:55 PM	#2
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Are those Speedhut Jim? It's important to have good looking instruments when you spend time behind the wheel. The backlit numbers at night is a nice touch. EDIT: I just went back and read the previous page and saw that the gauges were indeed from Speedhut. I'm running their GPS speedo too, it's awesome... __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

10-14-2018, 07:33 PM	#4
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

10-15-2018, 07:31 PM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Nothing pic worthy, but I did get some 2000 wet sanding done on the doors today...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-15-2018, 09:13 PM	#7
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build That a Boy!

10-16-2018, 04:20 AM	#9
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Every step is one, Jim! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

10-17-2018, 07:50 PM	#11
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Well, I got a couple pics to show. Got both doors done by hand with 2,000 paper, and today used the palm sander DA with 3,000 and 5,000 pads. Then I used a new wool pad to buff with the stage 1 material. Doors still need to be buffed with stage 2 and stage 3 material. I'm happy so far with how it looks...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-17-2018, 07:52 PM	#12
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years. Paint is looking great! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

10-17-2018, 09:59 PM	#13
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,026	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks great! The deer better stay away. __________________ 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

10-17-2018, 10:30 PM	#14
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,622	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Nice and shiny!!.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-18-2018, 04:07 AM	#16
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks real good!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

10-18-2018, 08:55 AM	#18
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,296	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Aren't you worried that there won't be any paint left after all that sanding and buffing? Seriously, it looks great. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

10-18-2018, 10:14 AM	#20
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looking really good! __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

10-18-2018, 08:40 PM	#22
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Well, between Mark and I we finished steps 2 and 3 on the doors. Then we reinstalled the seat, put on the steering wheel. and installed the drivers door. With the door installed the pic doesn't do it justice, it has a great shine. Here's a few pics...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-19-2018, 08:28 AM	#23
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,296	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Congrats! That had to feel good. You guys are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

10-19-2018, 11:56 AM	#25
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build It's going to feel a Lot Better Cruising Down The Road Again! Sure looks Nice



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