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Re: Yet another GMC build
I made them...I'm going with 48 Ford tail lights. Oops...I used the F word.
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#127 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Not sure I picked a bright enough color. Trying to get everything painted before it gets cold but not sure how much longer the warm weather will last.
As a first paint job it seems to be OK so far. I have a couple runs I have to fix and I hate the 3 teeny bugs that landed in it. I did something wrong with the gun and it tried to blow the clear out dry for a second. I did something wrong with it again and it clogged and dripped on a small part and guess what?...you can't just wipe a clear splatter off a part without taking the base with it. Don't EVER try to paint at night. You just can't keep those teeny bugs out no matter how you tape everything. Add a little reducer to the last coat of clear to make it spray a little wetter/ smoother. The air hose is the devil. I think that's most of my new found paint wisdom for now. I have 8 pieces out of 23 coated, though 4 of them are major ones.
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#128 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Man that looks good, how did you get the steps painted without hitting them as you did the interior?
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#129 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
wow! Its gonna be a sweet ride! I have a gmc as well I am building (57).....What are your plans for the main grille? Are you gonna try and match the grille design you made for the hood opening??
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#130 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
That's part of the " I hate the airhose". You have to step up careful and hold the hose careful and turning inside the cab is fun while holding the hose and balancing on one foot. I guess it would have been easier to just say " it sucked", huh?
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#131 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Yep. I am using a billet grill made for a 55-56 chevy but keeping the GMC mustache and hood. Sort of like this sweet GMC...
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Looks real nice.
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Somebody done been busy to-day, doodah doodah...
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Re: Yet another GMC build
It looks great.
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Don't ya just love that new paint smell.LOL can't wait to see it in the sun! looks great!!
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Don't know, looks a little plain to me. Gives us all inspiration, looking good.
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Pretty!!!!
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Hot dam, that looks great man!
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#139 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Starting to look more like a truck.
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Re: Yet another GMC build
I really like that color!!
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#141 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
wow does that have a volume control?
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Its looking great man.
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Man that does look great! Lucky to be so far in your build! "someday I will be"
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Lookin' Gooood !
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#145 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
looks real nice. I like the dash bezel.
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#146 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
looking great, can't wait till mine is that far along
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#147 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Your truck is coming along very well.
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#148 |
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Re: Yet another GMC build
OK I've painted the grill twice and both times I slipped when polishing the face and burnt a little portion of paint with the buffer wheel. I simply don't care anymore and wanted to see it in the hood. Also, there are still some slight scratches in that hood but I get so darn afraid to burn through the clear with the rubbing compound and doing it by hand is no fun. I totally respect all you painters by trade. I don't think there is one panel without a little bug spot or bump spot or missed ding, etc. I have to fix three burn throughs at door jambs and one bang where I bumped it putting together the filler neck. Been painting and polishing for three weeks now and still have lots to do. This is tedious work!
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Re: Yet another GMC build
Your truck looks really good. cant wait to see it completed. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Yet another GMC build
You got that right but you are doing a good job. Keep it going its worth it.
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