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Bennett68C10 · 08-22-2013, 02:54 PM

Very Nice
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mcbassin · 09-03-2013, 10:37 PM

I've been very busy on the body panels. I finished the radiator support, body worked the front bed panel, and started on the hood. It had it's share of Oklahoma hail dents. I used the heat shrinking method to remove most them. Then finished with a hammer and dolly.

I ran out of gray epoxy so I bought a gallon of white Matrix system (got a good deal on a close out at the paint supply).

Hood:

Stripping the paint:

STOCKISH · 09-03-2013, 10:42 PM

Nice work Mike. Looks amazing.

Crash_OK · 09-03-2013, 10:56 PM

Looks great Mike... can't wait to see paint on it...

mcbassin · 09-03-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Nice work Mike. Looks amazing.

Thanks Josh. One step closer.

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Looks great Mike... can't wait to see paint on it...

Thanks Mark. I can't wait either. Had a minor setback with that killer looking "repop" tail gate. I'm not so sure it's repop now, It had some super thick filler. Pics soon. I'm in the market for a "mint"

GM tailgate now.

**screaminchevypickup** · 09-04-2013, 12:04 AM

Great work mike..
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Hardesty454 · 09-04-2013, 12:49 AM

Don't know if I've ever looked at your build before... Glad I just did!
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mcbassin · 09-04-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Great work mike..

Thanks Kyle, I'm about ready for some color.

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Originally Posted by Hardesty454

Don't know if I've ever looked at your build before... Glad I just did!

Thanks for checking it out Rob.

KMC3420 · 09-04-2013, 08:32 AM

Mike, I have been watching your build for a while now, and have to say I have learned a lot from what you have done, good pictures. Keep up the good work.

mikeleeshields · 09-04-2013, 08:39 AM

I was looking at your thread last night. Very good job on the body panels. You are making some great progress also.

mcbassin · 09-04-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Mike, I have been watching your build for a while now, and have to say I have learned a lot from what you have done, good pictures. Keep up the good work.

Thanks KMC. It's been a learning experience for me too. It sucks how slow I am at the bodywork. Come to think of it, I'm pretty slow at everything. I can see light at the end of the tunnel though. Just lack finishing.

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Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

I was looking at your thread last night. Very good job on the body panels. You are making some great progress also.

Thanks Mike. I'll be glad to be past the bodywork phase. It's been a long ordeal.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-04-2013, 02:44 PM

Mike, I'd rather be slow and learn than pay big bucks to get back a crap job that will look nice for a couple years and crack and fall apart. You're doing great work, and you'll know what you have when you're all done too!

Bennett68C10 · 09-04-2013, 03:46 PM

Awesome job Mike, you made that hood look new again.
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STOCKISH · 09-04-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Mike, I'd rather be slow and learn than pay big bucks to get back a crap job that will look nice for a couple years and crack and fall apart. You're doing great work, and you'll know what you have when you're all done too!

I totally agree. Super job bro!

mcbassin · 09-04-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Mike, I'd rather be slow and learn than pay big bucks to get back a crap job that will look nice for a couple years and crack and fall apart. You're doing great work, and you'll know what you have when you're all done too!

Totally agree Ryan. Besides, I'm too poor to pay anyone. I went through the paint prison thing before. It sucks.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Awesome job Mike, you made that hood look new again.

Thanks Keith. It was a lot more hours than you might think. But, I am trying to use all GM 40+ year old sheetmetal on this old thing.

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I totally agree. Super job bro!

Thanks Josh.

mcbassin · 09-04-2013, 04:29 PM

Here is my "nice" tailgate:

Filler about 3/8" thick here:

I'm in the market for a nice GM tailgate now. I have the green one below but it has a bunch of issues too. I'm going to blast it tonight and see how bad it is.

jlsanborn · 09-04-2013, 05:25 PM

You're moving along quick! I remember doing the underside of my hood.... THAT was a real drag with no blaster. Keep at it!

nasqar · 09-04-2013, 09:12 PM

Nice work brother!! How long do you estimate til you shoot paint on it? Couple months?

mcbassin · 09-04-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

You're moving along quick! I remember doing the underside of my hood.... THAT was a real drag with no blaster. Keep at it!

Yeah it was very slow going. I did use a blaster on the under side braces only, I used a piece of sheetmetal to block the flat areas. I have read a few stories of guys ruining their hoods by blasting them. Heat can be generated by the media causing warpage.
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mcbassin · 09-04-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nasqar

Nice work brother!! How long do you estimate til you shoot paint on it? Couple months?

Thanks Eddie. I hope to have some paint sprayed in a few months.? We shall see. I made a commitment to get color on it this year, I'm sticking to that.

I still have high build prime all the panels and begin the long blocking process.
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Zoomin · 09-04-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Here is my "nice" tailgate:

I'm in the market for a nice GM tailgate now. I have the green one below but it has a bunch of issues too. I'm going to blast it tonight and see how bad it is.

After the work you did on the hood, this shouldn't Be a big deal.

mcbassin · 09-05-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

After the work you did on the hood, this shouldn't Be a big deal.

Thanks Steve. It may require some ingenuity to get this gate straight. It's not rusted as bad as I thought, but it has the usual bow and many dents that are going to be stubborn.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-05-2013, 06:09 PM

When I got to my gate, I just kept searching for a nicer one to start with so I could have one panel that didn't need 40hrs to look decent.

It might be worth buying a really nice one IMO.

raull · 09-05-2013, 07:44 PM

kicking butt mike !!!!!! may fly you down for a week to work on mine as its been neglectet for 5 months now !!!

nasqar · 09-05-2013, 07:54 PM

Your pickiness will reward you down the road man. It's gonna be awesome when you're done.

08-22-2013, 02:54 PM	#1201
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-03-2013, 10:37 PM	#1202
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide I've been very busy on the body panels. I finished the radiator support, body worked the front bed panel, and started on the hood. It had it's share of Oklahoma hail dents. I used the heat shrinking method to remove most them. Then finished with a hammer and dolly. I ran out of gray epoxy so I bought a gallon of white Matrix system (got a good deal on a close out at the paint supply). Hood: Stripping the paint: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 09-03-2013 at 10:49 PM.

09-03-2013, 10:42 PM	#1203
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice work Mike. Looks amazing. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-03-2013, 10:56 PM	#1204
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks great Mike... can't wait to see paint on it... __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

09-04-2013, 12:04 AM	#1206
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great work mike.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

09-04-2013, 12:49 AM	#1207
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: 1969 Short Wide Don't know if I've ever looked at your build before... Glad I just did! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

09-04-2013, 08:32 AM	#1209
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike, I have been watching your build for a while now, and have to say I have learned a lot from what you have done, good pictures. Keep up the good work. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

09-04-2013, 08:39 AM	#1210
mikeleeshields Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Camden, Ohio Posts: 594	Re: 1969 Short Wide I was looking at your thread last night. Very good job on the body panels. You are making some great progress also. __________________ 1970 SWB Got My PB Suspension It's On Now- 1970 SWB - Porterbuilt to the Extreme Mike

09-04-2013, 02:44 PM	#1212
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike, I'd rather be slow and learn than pay big bucks to get back a crap job that will look nice for a couple years and crack and fall apart. You're doing great work, and you'll know what you have when you're all done too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-04-2013, 03:46 PM	#1213
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Awesome job Mike, you made that hood look new again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-04-2013, 04:29 PM	#1216
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Here is my "nice" tailgate: Filler about 3/8" thick here: I'm in the market for a nice GM tailgate now. I have the green one below but it has a bunch of issues too. I'm going to blast it tonight and see how bad it is. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-04-2013, 05:25 PM	#1217
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 1969 Short Wide You're moving along quick! I remember doing the underside of my hood.... THAT was a real drag with no blaster. Keep at it! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

09-04-2013, 09:12 PM	#1218
nasqar Here kitty kitty kitty Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perrysville, IN Posts: 548	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice work brother!! How long do you estimate til you shoot paint on it? Couple months?

09-05-2013, 06:09 PM	#1223
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1969 Short Wide When I got to my gate, I just kept searching for a nicer one to start with so I could have one panel that didn't need 40hrs to look decent. It might be worth buying a really nice one IMO. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-05-2013, 07:44 PM	#1224
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: 1969 Short Wide kicking butt mike !!!!!! may fly you down for a week to work on mine as its been neglectet for 5 months now !!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul



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09-05-2013, 07:54 PM	#1225
nasqar Here kitty kitty kitty Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perrysville, IN Posts: 548	Re: 1969 Short Wide Your pickiness will reward you down the road man. It's gonna be awesome when you're done.

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