08-15-2007, 12:51 AM | #101 |
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Sweet looking frame. Have you concidered powder coating instead of painting it?
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08-15-2007, 05:22 PM | #102 |
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I have considered powder coating, however, I am going to go with a good epoxy primer then PPG Concept single stage paint. The reason for this decision is, first of all it is what I used on my other '59 and it holds up great. It is very durable and adheres better than any other paint I have sprayed. Also, it flows very nice and looks like it is clear-coated even before you buff it. Additionally, it is a lot easier to touch it up if you do get an chip in it. It is very expensive paint, but, I think it is worth it in the long run. BTW, this is the same paint that I am going to shoot the body with.
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08-18-2007, 12:43 AM | #103 |
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the truck is looking great,love the frame......so what's the lucky color you have in mind?.........max
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08-22-2007, 10:27 PM | #104 |
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sent ya a couple of PMs
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08-26-2007, 04:25 PM | #105 |
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Wow, what a tedious process. I forgot how time consuming doing the frame really was. I told my wife that this is the "last" build that I will do. And I am serious, until the next one.................... Well now that the frame is painted, this build should go at light speed. I didn't finish the back 1/4 section due to still waiting on the "c" section to arrive.
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08-26-2007, 06:11 PM | #106 |
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What did you use to strp all the paint Air craft paint Stripper?
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08-26-2007, 06:32 PM | #107 |
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08-27-2007, 12:05 AM | #108 |
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The boxing on the frame turned out nice man! Keep up the good work!
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08-27-2007, 06:35 PM | #109 |
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Okay, now I feel that I have moved into the more "fun" phase of this build. Most of the dirty work is done and now it is pure progress. Today I began bolting the front suspension onto the frame. Hopefully this is the last time that I will have to be installed for awhile. This weekend I plan on having the motor back in and the "c" notch is on it's way so maybe (since it is a long weekend ) I can finish the back section of the frame................
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08-27-2007, 07:16 PM | #110 |
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That looks sweet! How low will it get with bags, dropped spindles?
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08-27-2007, 07:52 PM | #111 |
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08-28-2007, 05:45 AM | #112 |
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like to see the fleetside in that kind of shape...nice work. my 58 was in the same condition when i bought 8 yrs back. clean prostreetr also.
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08-28-2007, 06:18 AM | #113 |
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Hey I must have missed the info in the thread ,But what is the front brake info...size and such? super nice work. how long have you been working on it now?
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08-28-2007, 07:33 PM | #114 |
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Made a little more progress today...........set the motor in and the rear air shocks. The "c" notch kit is supposed to be here on Thursday so the plan now is to have the frame finished and start plumbing in some of the fuel delivery system and .........have the cab ready and set back on the frame.......
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08-28-2007, 07:53 PM | #115 |
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Sweet build thread you have here...hell ya..
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08-28-2007, 08:18 PM | #116 |
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ooops i must go clean my self now.
man that motor looks sweet on that frame
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08-28-2007, 11:31 PM | #117 |
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Man, evrythings lookin really good! Great job prostreeter58!
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08-31-2007, 06:20 AM | #118 |
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Finally was able to move the frame outside............the "c" notch kit arrived yesterday, so this weekend I plan on finishing the frame and hopefully putting the cab back on...........
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08-31-2007, 07:31 AM | #119 |
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Man your really taking your time on this project
This is looking really great. Brian ...
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09-02-2007, 08:18 PM | #121 |
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Well I got the cab back on the frame today, however, it wasn't without a price. The cab started sliding off of the dolly and thank goodness that my foot was there to stop it otherwise I might have had a dent to fix............hell the toe will heal, dents don't...................
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09-02-2007, 08:43 PM | #122 |
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well as long as you didnt hurt the truck ..next time try to use the whole foot to gaurantee no damage to the truck..
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09-02-2007, 08:54 PM | #123 |
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dude, I just ate chinese and looked at that pic of your toe....
I guess you had sandels on, or flip flops... Teuck is looking good though...
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09-02-2007, 10:47 PM | #125 |
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Man, that hurts just to look at it!
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