'68 c10 build

[knomadd]

The paint looks good! Can't wait to see more progress pics.

Originally Posted by coreyjhen

It's looking great. I have a question, though: Why are you painting it in pieces? Obviously, your dad and his crew are pros and know what they're doing, but I was always told to do the jambs and hidden areas, then bolt it back together and paint the whole exterior at once. Is that outdated thinking?

This is more important if you are painting metallic or pearl paints than solid colors. It's also cheap insurance that the panels are all the same, but not absolutely necessary. Weather and paint mix can come into play, but if the paint is from the same batch, and mixed really well, there shouldn't be much of a difference on a solid color.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by coreyjhen

It's looking great. I have a question, though: Why are you painting it in pieces? Obviously, your dad and his crew are pros and know what they're doing, but I was always told to do the jambs and hidden areas, then bolt it back together and paint the whole exterior at once. Is that outdated thinking?

No, not outdated at all. My dad prefers to paint in pieces like this when he can. It is a lot less taxing on him (he will be 70 this year and has been in the game a loooooong time) and he ends up with better quality.

However, when painting metallic, you really have to have it fully assembled in order for it to look right. The paint on this truck has no metallic.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Not yet, I'm still rehabbing me knee from the surgery I had at the end of November. Dr. says no kneeling or squatting yet so its a little hard to get any work done at the moment. Hopefully soon though.

Well hang in there, man. Can't wait to see some updates.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by knomadd

The paint looks good! Can't wait to see more progress pics.




This is more important if you are painting metallic or pearl paints than solid colors. It's also cheap insurance that the panels are all the same, but not absolutely necessary. Weather and paint mix can come into play, but if the paint is from the same batch, and mixed really well, there shouldn't be much of a difference on a solid color.

Thanks for the compliment. Your truck is killer! I checked out the build on it a few weeks ago. I really like that color and may consider doing something similar on my personal c10 when I am ready to paint it in a couple of years (my son is going to be a lucky boy).

Also, I responded to the above question as well before I saw your answer.

[Camaroguy]

I didn't take any new pics today, but I managed to get the latch assemblies installed in the doors. The fenders, grille, and upper wiper valance are going into primer this afternoon.

[MMcMasters]

Great work, the paint looks perfect!!

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

Great work, the paint looks perfect!!

Thank you, sir.

[Camaroguy]

Today we finished getting the doors aligned properly. The weatherstripping is still very tight but the gaps are great.

[Camaroguy]

We also got the white sprayed on the front of the fenders. We aren't running the trim on the face of the fenders/hood so we cut the line where it ties in with the grille. I think the blue will be sprayed tomorrow or Monday.

The inner fenders should be back from powder coating this afternoon so the front should start going together early next week.

I also totaled the receipts today and ball-parked what we have left to buy. Yikes!

[72_swb]

looking awesome. Yeah quit adding them tickets up lol.

It took a couple months for my door weather stripping to take shape.

looks great again.

[enduroride]

Originally Posted by Camaroguy

We also got the white sprayed on the front of the fenders. We aren't running the trim on the face of the fenders/hood so we cut the line where it ties in with the grille. I think the blue will be sprayed tomorrow or Monday.

The inner fenders should be back from powder coating this afternoon so the front should start going together early next week.

I also totaled the receipts today and ball-parked what we have left to buy. Yikes!

Just throw the receipts in the trash !!! You'll be a lot better off !

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by 72_swb

looking awesome. Yeah quit adding them tickets up lol.

It took a couple months for my door weather stripping to take shape.

looks great again.

Originally Posted by enduroride

Just throw the receipts in the trash !!! You'll be a lot better off !

Hahaha! While normally I would agree with the both of you, unfortunately we aren't keeping this truck.

[builtbyKane]

Great progress so far. I am building an extremely similar truck right now for resale infact it's almost disturbing how close our tastes are. Talking about receipts I hear ya. Still have interior, trim, bumpers, glass, paint, and in the number is staggering.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

Great progress so far. I am building an extremely similar truck right now for resale infact it's almost disturbing how close our tastes are. Talking about receipts I hear ya. Still have interior, trim, bumpers, glass, paint, and in the number is staggering.

Do you have a build thread going? I'd love to check it out.

[builtbyKane]

Originally Posted by Camaroguy

Do you have a build thread going? I'd love to check it out.

Not for this one. But I might start one when I get my parts back from powder coat and start assembling.

[Camaroguy]

The front fenders are in paint and are currently being color sanded and buffed. They came out great as well. Hoping to have them installed today or tomorrow. We also got the new Dirty Dingo AC bracket and pump installed. I will take pictures of this if tomorrow if I remember. Fantastic product!

[Camaroguy]

Passenger side fender is on.

[builtbyKane]

Did you have to do any gap work on the new fenders? Especially to the new hood. Paint looks great by the way.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

Did you have to do any gap work on the new fenders? Especially to the new hood. Paint looks great by the way.

We had to do a little trimming around the inside of the fenders where they mate up with the radiator support. We are using an original hood and it's a little rough so we will make it fit the fenders. We haven't even touched it yet though.

[Camaroguy]

Attached are the pictures of the Dirty Dingo AC bracket. As I said in a previous post, quality product.

[Camaroguy]

Today we got the passenger side fender on and aligned. Also in the picture are the new inner fenders. We did have the inner fenders powder coated to match the radiator support.

[GAc10boy]

That blue really pops. Looks great!

[Bennett68C10]

I love this truck more and more every time I see it!

[MMcMasters]

you are making it look easy

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

you are making it look easy

Hahaha, thank you but I'm just a guy who knows a guy.