1969 Short Wide

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

What is your plan for the blasted parts, powder or paint? Your son did a rally good job on the engine swap. I'll have to check out the thread.

Thanks the 5.3 swap turned out great we just drove it about 20 miles.
Runs drives and sounds like a new truck.


I have been epoxy primering all my parts. These I will paint with a semigloss single stage enamel. That is if I can get one that I like. If not I will use black base coat and a flattened clear. I'm sure a spray can would be sufficient though.

[C10_ustacould]

How about the flat black that STP67-72 and n2billet use? It's Medallion Hot Rod Black made by Rubber Seal and every truck they have used it on looks amazing.

[jlsanborn]

Those are some of the first parts I sprayed. I went down to the Napa Paint store and got some "basic" reduced gloss black, single stage urethane. I only bought small amounts at a time but later figgerd it was about $400 a gallon! YIKES! That was on top of the pricey epoxy primer too. Since then I've found Van Sickle at our local tractor supply / buckaroo feed store. More like $10/qt plus some basic naptha thinner. They offer a "hardener" too, which about doubles the price but it's still a bargain. From what I can tell it's a pretty sturdy finish, perfect I think for "chassis black". I'm glad I used the spendy urethane for my wheels and rad support I guess but I'll use the tractor paint for stuff like that from here on out.

You're getting close man! I'm red with envy over here.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

How about the flat black that STP67-72 and n2billet use? It's Medallion Hot Rod Black made by Rubber Seal and every truck they have used it on looks amazing.

I've seen their projects and I like that look. I think THIS is what you are talking about. I haven't found pricing for it yet.
Right now, my plan is to get all the bare metal parts epoxy primered. That will give me some time to purchase the paint. I really like the idea of a single stage 2k product. Thanks

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Those are some of the first parts I sprayed. I went down to the Napa Paint store and got some "basic" reduced gloss black, single stage urethane. I only bought small amounts at a time but later figgerd it was about $400 a gallon! YIKES! That was on top of the pricey epoxy primer too. Since then I've found Van Sickle at our local tractor supply / buckaroo feed store. More like $10/qt plus some basic naptha thinner. They offer a "hardener" too, which about doubles the price but it's still a bargain. From what I can tell it's a pretty sturdy finish, perfect I think for "chassis black". I'm glad I used the spendy urethane for my wheels and rad support I guess but I'll use the tractor paint for stuff like that from here on out.

You're getting close man! I'm red with envy over here.

Thanks, I will check into that stuff too. I have Tractor supply close. They have good prices on grade "8" bolts in bulk.

[mcbassin]

I epoxy primered all the bare blasted parts then I ended up going with the Medallion Hot rod black that Buck recommended above.
I really like the way it sprays and it has a nice finish. I will more than likely use it for all my under hood panels too. Sorry for the crappy pics, I only had my cell camera. You get the picture

I like it













More easy work updates soon then Back to dreaded body work.

[Zoomin]

Those did turn out nice. I like the sheen they have.

[sduckworth13]

Sandblasted and painted parts look great Mike.

[Dieselwrencher]

Great work Mike! Colors mean progress. Great work on your son's truck too!

[Bennett68C10]

Nice work Mike, where did you pick the Medallion Hot Rod Black up at and what did it cost you if you don't mind me asking.

[~Whitey~]

Everything looks great Mike.. Love the Hot Rod black from Medallion, I might have to pick some of that up myself... Also nice job on the Aluminum welding.. I need to get the gun/gas for my setup. It's on my list of things I want.

Great job, looking good!

[SeTx67]

30 pages down and 30 to go. Great work on the chassis. I'm to the point where you're on the 14th cab I believe . I'll try to get caught up in the next day or so

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Those did turn out nice. I like the sheen they have.

Thanks Steve. I like it too, I wish it was just a little bit more shiny but I think it will work better than trying to match clear coats with a flattening agent.

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Sandblasted and painted parts look great Mike.

thanks Scott

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work Mike! Colors mean progress. Great work on your son's truck too!

Thanks Ryan, glad to have him back on the road too.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice work Mike, where did you pick the Medallion Hot Rod Black up at and what did it cost you if you don't mind me asking.

Thanks Keith. I purchased directly from Rubber Seal. LINK, they put me in touch with their regional sales rep. Price for me was kinda high at $54 and some change for a quart of black, catalyst and delivery. I think on my next project, I'll just buy a gallon. I'm going to order another quart to finish the inner fenders and under side of the hood. It ended up being cheaper than flattener, base coat, and clear coat. Plus it's single stage and no matching.Win/ win

Originally Posted by SeTx67

30 pages down and 30 to go. Great work on the chassis. I'm to the point where you're on the 14th cab I believe . I'll try to get caught up in the next day or so

Thanks for the compliment and checking out the thread. I'm sorry this thread is so long winded. Hope to keep it under 100 pages.....

[SeTx67]

I got caught up this morning and truly impressive is all I can say. I wish I had some of the skills you have. Seeing your chassis has been a bad influence. I'll be picking up a bare frame in the near future for either a future project or redo mine the right way like yours

[Bennett68C10]

Thanks for the info Mike, I figured you would have to order from them direct. I searched around and didn't find anybody that sold it.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

I got caught up this morning and truly impressive is all I can say. I wish I had some of the skills you have. Seeing your chassis has been a bad influence. I'll be picking up a bare frame in the near future for either a future project or redo mine the right way like yours

Thanks again for the compliments. I appreciate it. I did my chassis on the cheap as far as paint and blasting. The blaster I used, sucked (no pun) to say the least. It was a suction type, constantly had clogs and hang ups. I've been using member Crash_Ok's pressure pot style the last year or so. (Thanks Mark). It works 10 times better. As for the paint it was super cheap rustoleum. Basically, if I had it to do over again, I would do it different. Live and learn. I can't wait to drive mine, like you can yours, one of these days.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks for the info Mike, I figured you would have to order from them direct. I searched around and didn't find anybody that sold it.

No problem. I looked all over for another place to buy it too. No luck. After I priced the basecoat, clear and flattening agent it seems to be a better deal.

[mcbassin]

This is what I have been working on lately:






More pictures soon, of it installed.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

This is what I have been working on lately:






More pictures soon, of it installed.

Wow.. makes mine look really crude.. Looks really nice.. great looking welds..

[SeTx67]

I wanted to use ls1 fans but still haven't made my mind up on what I'll do it. The bracket you built looks nice. Can't wait to see it installed

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good mike..

[SamsAutoParts73-87]

That is super slick!!
-Sam

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

I wanted to use ls1 fans but still haven't made my mind up on what I'll do it. The bracket you built looks nice. Can't wait to see it installed

Thanks. I think these fans will work out good.

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Wow.. makes mine look really crude.. Looks really nice.. great looking welds..

Thanks Mark, this bracket was a quick and dirty. I think it will work.

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good mike..

Thanks Kyle.

Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

That is super slick!!
-Sam

Thanks Sam.

[mcbassin]

Here it is installed:

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Here it is installed:

where did you get your fans? i was thinking about getting those someday.
how much?

[jasonhall]

Great work!

[sduckworth13]

Mike, nice job on the fan bracket and install. I'd like to run a similar setup on my truck.