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**oldman3** · 11-08-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

A lot of handwork goes into good paint, this is going to get close to perfect!
Keep up the good work!

As Doug said, the Chrome grill tops it off. I Personally like this better than the painted grill.
Fantastic Roadster!

Thanks Kees, I appreciate it. Hope to finish the hood today...Jim

whitedog76 · 11-08-2018, 12:24 PM

This made me think of your truck.

**oldman3** · 11-08-2018, 08:17 PM

Cool, thanks...Jim

Black_Sheep · 11-08-2018, 09:09 PM

I agree, the chrome grille was a nice addition Jim. Too bad you're going to get it done just in time for winter...

**oldman3** · 11-08-2018, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I agree, the chrome grille was a nice addition Jim. Too bad you're going to get it done just in time for winter...

Thanks Mark, I still drive it in the winter, as long as the roads haven't had any salt stuff on them for awhile. Will see how it is this winter, already get cold and it's just November...Jim

**oldman3** · 11-11-2018, 08:35 PM

Well, on 11/8 I tried to skip the 2000 paper and went to the 3000 pad, did the whole hood, and was not happy. I could see lots of scratch marks from the 1000 paper.

So on the 9th I went back and wet sanded the hood with 2000 paper by hand, and removed a lot of the scratches.

On the 10th I used the 3000 pad and then the 5000 pad. Hood looked good at that point, so I used the wool pad and #l step material to buff it out. Today I used the foam pads using #1, then #2 and finally #3 to finish it up. Hood looks good, still a few small imperfections, but I can live with that.

Here's a couple pics...Jim

Indian113 · 11-11-2018, 08:50 PM

Jim, Don't be so hard on your self! You can see every imperfection because your looking for them, we won't see them as once it's together there is way to much going on to see anything Bad about it. Looking Good , Ray

Zoomin · 11-11-2018, 09:28 PM

Looks excellent from here!

**oldman3** · 11-12-2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, Don't be so hard on your self! You can see every imperfection because your looking for them, we won't see them as once it's together there is way to much going on to see anything Bad about it. Looking Good , Ray

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Looks excellent from here!

Thanks guys. To be honest with you, my son Mark, was the one that said" Dad I know you don't want to hear this, but your going to have to sand with 2,000 by hand and do it again. I know you won't be happy till it's right". I'm happy now, and also inside lighting shows more faults...Jim

RockinKees · 11-12-2018, 07:49 PM

I can’t see scratches on the hood in the pics Jim.
Probably neither when you stand outside and two feet away.
Hood looks beautiful!

**oldman3** · 11-12-2018, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

I can’t see scratches on the hood in the pics Jim.
Probably neither when you stand outside and two feet away.
Hood looks beautiful!

Thanks Kees, you have to be about 6" away and the right angle to see them...Jim

**8man** · 11-13-2018, 11:10 AM

Is that with or without a magnifying glass? It looks good!

**oldman3** · 11-13-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Is that with or without a magnifying glass? It looks good!

, Thanks Robert. My truck is a driver, not a show truck, so it's good to go...Jim

**joedoh** · 11-13-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

, Thanks Robert. My truck is a driver, not a show truck, so it's good to go...Jim

oh jeeze, you probably have more hours in making that hood one piece and super smooth than a lot of guys (me included) have in their trucks.

I understand you being humble about it but most of us would kill for a truck this nice haha

reaper71 · 11-14-2018, 10:51 AM

Back together!

Black_Sheep · 11-17-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by reaper71

Back together!

Looking better than ever, now get out there and enjoy it Jim!

**oldman3** · 11-18-2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Looking better than ever, now get out there and enjoy it Jim!

Thanks Mark, just a couple little things to finish, then I'm ready...Jim

**oldman3** · 11-19-2018, 06:02 PM

Hey everyone, nothing on the truck today (maybe tomorrow). Today my wife Aggie moved into a new concept home for elders. There are only 10 elders per home, and each has their own room and super size bathroom. She is so happy to be in the new home. I didn't get any pics today forget. But here is a link to West Vue's site. Take a quick look it is something that is brand new and made for "Baby Boomers" in mind...Jim
https://www.facebook.com/West-Vue-Gr...4034768032117/

OutlawDrifter · 11-14-2018, 11:06 AM

Sharp!

**mongocanfly** · 11-14-2018, 12:00 PM

WOW!!!....Jim and Mark ,yall did a outstanding job....congrats....really like the chrome grill...it really sets the truck off...

RockinKees · 11-14-2018, 12:45 PM

Awesome!!
You are a great team together!

Have fun again Jim!
And keep all animals away

Indian113 · 11-14-2018, 03:06 PM

She is back to All her Glory! Good Job You Two

**oldman3** · 11-14-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Sharp!

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

WOW!!!....Jim and Mark ,yall did a outstanding job....congrats....really like the chrome grill...it really sets the truck off...

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Awesome!!
You are a great team together!

Have fun again Jim!
And keep all animals away

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Originally Posted by Indian113

She is back to All her Glory! Good Job You Two

Thanks guys, we appreciate the compliments. Glad it's back together, now just need to install the top, aim the lights, and it's ready for the road...Jim

**Advanced Design** · 11-14-2018, 08:48 PM

Sweet! Cindy would love it too!

**oldman3** · 11-15-2018, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Sweet! Cindy would love it too!

Thanks Doug, she was a sweet heart...Jim

11-08-2018, 09:09 PM	#4
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build I agree, the chrome grille was a nice addition Jim. Too bad you're going to get it done just in time for winter... __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

11-11-2018, 08:35 PM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Well, on 11/8 I tried to skip the 2000 paper and went to the 3000 pad, did the whole hood, and was not happy. I could see lots of scratch marks from the 1000 paper. So on the 9th I went back and wet sanded the hood with 2000 paper by hand, and removed a lot of the scratches. On the 10th I used the 3000 pad and then the 5000 pad. Hood looked good at that point, so I used the wool pad and #l step material to buff it out. Today I used the foam pads using #1, then #2 and finally #3 to finish it up. Hood looks good, still a few small imperfections, but I can live with that. Here's a couple 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 />

11-11-2018, 08:50 PM	#7
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, Don't be so hard on your self! You can see every imperfection because your looking for them, we won't see them as once it's together there is way to much going on to see anything Bad about it. Looking Good , Ray

11-11-2018, 09:28 PM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks excellent from here! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-12-2018, 07:49 PM	#10
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build I can’t see scratches on the hood in the pics Jim. Probably neither when you stand outside and two feet away. Hood looks beautiful! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

11-08-2018, 12:24 PM	#2
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build This made me think of your truck. Attached Images

11-08-2018, 08:17 PM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Cool, thanks...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 />

11-13-2018, 11:10 AM	#12
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,295	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Is that with or without a magnifying glass? It looks good! __________________ 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

11-14-2018, 10:51 AM	#15
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Back together! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

11-19-2018, 06:02 PM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Hey everyone, nothing on the truck today (maybe tomorrow). Today my wife Aggie moved into a new concept home for elders. There are only 10 elders per home, and each has their own room and super size bathroom. She is so happy to be in the new home. I didn't get any pics today forget. But here is a link to West Vue's site. Take a quick look it is something that is brand new and made for "Baby Boomers" in mind...Jim https://www.facebook.com/West-Vue-Gr...4034768032117/ __________________ 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 />

11-14-2018, 11:06 AM	#19
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Sharp! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

11-14-2018, 12:00 PM	#20
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,617	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build WOW!!!....Jim and Mark ,yall did a outstanding job....congrats....really like the chrome grill...it really sets the truck off... __________________ 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

11-14-2018, 12:45 PM	#21
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Awesome!! You are a great team together! Have fun again Jim! And keep all animals away __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

11-14-2018, 03:06 PM	#22
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build She is back to All her Glory! Good Job You Two

11-14-2018, 08:48 PM	#24
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,026	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Sweet! Cindy would love it too! __________________ 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



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