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Chevyman63 · 01-01-2008, 04:00 AM

Have you gotten any time to work on it through these last few days?

vtblazer · 01-01-2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Have you gotten any time to work on it through these last few days?

Some...
Got the head board ready for color, doing that today.
Gonna paint the tail gate handle and glove box door hopefully too.

The short term goal is to get the bed totally finished on the inside, still need to do the bed floor and the inside of the quarters but once that's done I can assemble the bed or at least put it on the frame outside so it's outta the shop area.

Currently pulling alot of boxes off my shelves here at the house looking for whatever parts that can go up to the shop and get installed on the truck.
(tail gate parts, door mechanisms, dash cluster...etc.)

Chevyman63 · 01-01-2008, 04:59 AM

That sounds good. They're all steps in the right direction.

I can't even imagine being to the point of painting parts...someday.

vtblazer · 01-01-2008, 11:06 AM

Reached the goal for the day, not a huge one but a few more things to check off the list.

Head board, glove box and tail gate handle all painted/cleared today.
Glove box hadn't been touched since it came out of the truck, had to sand, primer and paint all today.

Got it all done in about 4.5 hours.

Rokcrln · 01-01-2008, 11:39 AM

That looks sweet! We have the same plans today, Color!! I just layed down the first coat on Low Buck's cab and will head out in another 25min to lay down the second coat! My glove box door has not been started yet so it wil wait for the fender, hood and door paint day. I know my plans for next weekend

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Chevyman63 · 01-01-2008, 12:37 PM

That looks awesome. Did you spray it yourself?

vtblazer · 01-01-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

That looks awesome. Did you spray it yourself?

Yeah, all me bubby.

So far I've done all the painting on this project.

Been building the skills over the last couple builds/resto's, love this stuff.

vtblazer · 01-01-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

That looks sweet! We have the same plans today, Color!! I just layed down the first coat on Low Buck's cab and will head out in another 25min to lay down the second coat! My glove box door has not been started yet so it wil wait for the fender, hood and door paint day. I know my plans for next weekend

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks, means alot coming from someone with your talents.

Chevyman63 · 01-01-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yeah, all me bubby.

So far I've done all the painting on this project.

Been building the skills over the last couple builds/resto's, love this stuff.

Very impressive!

vtblazer · 01-02-2008, 03:58 AM

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Truck needs a passenger side inner and outer rocker but that's it.
We'll see how far it goes...probably a complete repaint by the time we're finished.

Just reread my first post...how right was I?

Chevyman63 · 01-02-2008, 04:12 AM

It seems to always to work out that way.

I was going to scuff my frame and spray it with cans and now I'm talking about sand blasting the frame and...

Is this a sickness that we all share?

va_tlc · 01-02-2008, 12:56 PM

yup im sure glad you decide to finish that truck, its gonna be a very sharp truck and im sure alot of people will be saying .. man i shoulda bought that.... and again you have great skills.

msgross · 01-02-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Just reread my first post...how right was I?

I was going to quote that a few days ago when I went back through all the posts.... All mine needed was an exhaust and brakes (so I told myself and my wife!). Year two is upon us now and it's parts are spread to the four winds on my property...

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 01-03-2008, 08:30 AM

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First days work. Got a great start. [EDIT 4/22/05

PRIMER]
Going to sandblast entire bed and inside of cab. No major rust, just surface. Figured I'd get it now.

53,400 original miles

Truck needs a passenger side inner and outer rocker but that's it.
We'll see how far it goes...probably a complete repaint by the time we're finished.

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Nice low mileage truck. By the time your finished your truck should be a really sweet ride. Looking forward to more progress pic's. Keep her goin.

esll.

vtblazer · 01-11-2008, 01:23 AM

More baby steps...

Finished the inside of the glove box door, cleared the inside of both cab doors and finally have the bed floor on the saw horses so it's next in line for paint/clear.

The thing about the bed floor as you guys know is it's physical size, it's been leaning up against the front bench for two years now, so moving it outta the way makes a ton more room in the shop and to me, that's good progress.

Along the lines of cleaning up the shop, I moved all the painted parts out into the back storage area for safe keeping.

With any luck, the cab will be coming in soon for paint.

Not much for pics this round, just one.

Chevyman63 · 01-11-2008, 01:27 AM

Looks like spraying the clear over the SPID worked out well, looks good!

vtblazer · 01-11-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Looks like spraying the clear over the SPID worked out well, looks good!

Yeah, it turned out to be the right choice.
Looks really good and is now protected for all time.

-Greg72 · 01-11-2008, 03:33 AM

Kurt,

What sort of timeframe have you set for competing this one?.....mid-summer? Fall?

I'm only asking because your expertise could be put to good use on my own little "labor of love" once I get this cab down to bare metal.

vtblazer · 01-11-2008, 04:11 AM

We can make room and get yours worked on, just let me know when.

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-11-2008, 12:13 PM

Your truck is looking great!

Can't wait to see it come together because I've been watching this thread for a long time! ...Joe

slammed1 · 01-11-2008, 05:33 PM

Nice project!

I love K series trucks.

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-13-2008, 07:09 AM

VT are you going to re-assemble the bed, seam seal, and then paint it, or are you going to paint the parts separately and then reassemble? I was wondering because if you paint the parts before reassembly, how will you seam seal? When I redo my truck I need to take my bed apart, so I was wondering how you were going to finish yours. I'm enjoying watching your build. That is going to be one sweet looking truck when it's done. ...Joe

Chevyman63 · 01-15-2008, 04:08 PM

How'd things go this weekend? Any updates?

vtblazer · 01-23-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

How'd things go this weekend? Any updates?

Got the bed floor finished up...finally.

Chevyman63 · 01-23-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Got the bed floor finished up...finally.

Well what's left to paint before you start to assemble?

01-01-2008, 04:00 AM	#101
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... Have you gotten any time to work on it through these last few days? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-01-2008, 04:59 AM	#103
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... That sounds good. They're all steps in the right direction. I can't even imagine being to the point of painting parts...someday. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-01-2008, 11:06 AM	#104
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Decent Day Reached the goal for the day, not a huge one but a few more things to check off the list. Head board, glove box and tail gate handle all painted/cleared today. Glove box hadn't been touched since it came out of the truck, had to sand, primer and paint all today. Got it all done in about 4.5 hours. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 01-01-2008 at 11:07 AM.

01-01-2008, 11:39 AM	#105
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: It's Begun... That looks sweet! We have the same plans today, Color!! I just layed down the first coat on Low Buck's cab and will head out in another 25min to lay down the second coat! My glove box door has not been started yet so it wil wait for the fender, hood and door paint day. I know my plans for next weekend Kevin LFD Inc.

01-01-2008, 12:37 PM	#106
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... That looks awesome. Did you spray it yourself? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-02-2008, 04:12 AM	#111
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... It seems to always to work out that way. I was going to scuff my frame and spray it with cans and now I'm talking about sand blasting the frame and... Is this a sickness that we all share? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-02-2008, 12:56 PM	#112
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: It's Begun... yup im sure glad you decide to finish that truck, its gonna be a very sharp truck and im sure alot of people will be saying .. man i shoulda bought that.... and again you have great skills. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

01-11-2008, 01:23 AM	#115
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: It's Begun... More baby steps... Finished the inside of the glove box door, cleared the inside of both cab doors and finally have the bed floor on the saw horses so it's next in line for paint/clear. The thing about the bed floor as you guys know is it's physical size, it's been leaning up against the front bench for two years now, so moving it outta the way makes a ton more room in the shop and to me, that's good progress. Along the lines of cleaning up the shop, I moved all the painted parts out into the back storage area for safe keeping. With any luck, the cab will be coming in soon for paint. Not much for pics this round, just one. Attached Images

01-11-2008, 01:27 AM	#116
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... Looks like spraying the clear over the SPID worked out well, looks good! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-11-2008, 03:33 AM	#118
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: It's Begun... Kurt, What sort of timeframe have you set for competing this one?.....mid-summer? Fall? I'm only asking because your expertise could be put to good use on my own little "labor of love" once I get this cab down to bare metal. __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

01-11-2008, 04:11 AM	#119
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: It's Begun... We can make room and get yours worked on, just let me know when.

01-11-2008, 12:13 PM	#120
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: It's Begun... Your truck is looking great! Can't wait to see it come together because I've been watching this thread for a long time! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-11-2008, 05:33 PM	#121
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: It's Begun... Nice project! I love K series trucks. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

01-13-2008, 07:09 AM	#122
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: It's Begun... VT are you going to re-assemble the bed, seam seal, and then paint it, or are you going to paint the parts separately and then reassemble? I was wondering because if you paint the parts before reassembly, how will you seam seal? When I redo my truck I need to take my bed apart, so I was wondering how you were going to finish yours. I'm enjoying watching your build. That is going to be one sweet looking truck when it's done. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-15-2008, 04:08 PM	#123
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: It's Begun... How'd things go this weekend? Any updates? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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