'71 Chevy C10 LWB

[nasqar]

Got the visors and door panels cleaned up. I used hot water and dawn dish soap to clean and it worked really good. No "chemicals" required, lol.

I did have enough paint left to paint one of the visors black and I will order more tomorrow.

The door panels seem to look discolored even though they were supposedly new but were sitting in a barn for awhile. I may respray those as well. They are 1972 panels so they are hard plastic.

[nasqar]

Last night was my first time using 400 & 600 grit sand paper to knock down high build primer. What a nightmare. It would gum up the paper in seconds. Next time will be wet sanding as i was told it would eliminate my headaches. And advice or tools that could make it better?
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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by nasqar

Last night was my first time using 400 & 600 grit sand paper to knock down high build primer. What a nightmare. It would gum up the paper in seconds. Next time will be wet sanding as i was told it would eliminate my headaches. And advice or tools that could make it better?
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Eddie,
I wouldn't try to sanding high build with that fine paper starting off.
I would start with 240-320 grit dry sandpaper. (the yellow stuff from 3M or Norton). Some guys start with 180 grit. Make sure you use some guide coat during this phase. It will show all the low spots.
Once it's flat, (it may take more than two coats of high build). Then switch to 400 grit (wet use plenty of water/ keep your paper clean, no sand or dirt particles.) This will
show up in your paint after it shrinks as scratches.

Last, use the 600 grit wet. After that, just seal or go right to paint.


This is a good thread about detail sanding prior to paint:
LINK

[nasqar]

Thanks Mike for sharing this again. I had seen it before but NOW it really makes more sense since I have experienced some of it.

[nasqar]

Here's pics of the visor that has been redone...I really like this stuff...I got it from LMC and the durability has been really good for me.

[nasqar]

The biggest update I have is I found some parts that I had ordered over a year ago and I got the new bed bolt kit in the mail....to much work to make any progress on finishing this thing...ugh.

[nasqar]

Well the plans for today is to work on the interior. I would like to get the other visor done and figure out if I am going to paint the interior of the cab or leave it all original color. hmmmmm....the questions we face...lol.

[nasqar]

Need some help. I have removed both original rods from the visors and I cannot get the new rods from LMC to go all the way in. The old rods slide right back in. I even put dish soap on the new rods and it didn't help one bit. I am stuck with what to do, any advice would be great.

[nasqar]

The high build on the bed is finally finished....ready to shoot some paint here shortly!!

[nasqar]

I got the text tonight that "come hell or high water, my bed will be blue tomorrow!" He is so ready to have it out of his garage. Now, we have to get the cab/doghouse over there. I guess half is better then none at this point, lol.

[Hardesty454]

Originally Posted by nasqar

Need some help. I have removed both original rods from the visors and I cannot get the new rods from LMC to go all the way in. The old rods slide right back in. I even put dish soap on the new rods and it didn't help one bit. I am stuck with what to do, any advice would be great.

Send them back and quit buying from lmc. Best advice I have. :/ the only good thing I've gotten from them was a blazer tank. Rest has all been junk unfortunately.

Originally Posted by nasqar

The high build on the bed is finally finished....ready to shoot some paint here shortly!!

Originally Posted by nasqar

I got the text tonight that "come hell or high water, my bed will be blue tomorrow!" He is so ready to have it out of his garage. Now, we have to get the cab/doghouse over there. I guess half is better then none at this point, lol.

So excited for you! Paint is a great feeling. Can't wait until I'm close. I'm still at frame/ suspension and moving slower than a snail. Get some pics up buddy!

[nasqar]

I havent heard from him today so I am hoping it got shot!! If I was to truly "restore" the truck, I wouldnt even be close to this point. I would never have finished it so I am doing a 'quick restore' job and making it look good so I dont worry about driving it and scratching it up....one day I hope to have a frame off beauty!!

[nasqar]

Well my luck continues, the paint dude got called in to work and the bed continues to sit, lol....one day....one day I can dream.

[nasqar]

Here is the pics of the frame that was finished getting painted today. I like the way it turned out. I didnt put all the effort to smooth out the frame, just clean up the rust and coat it with rustoleum. This has 3 coats of gloss black on it.

[nasqar]

The paint dude sent me a pic showing he has gotten the heat installed in the garage. Now we dont have to wait for the temp outside to come up.

[Todd68Chevy]

Looking and sounding good.

[nasqar]

Originally Posted by Todd68Chevy

Looking and sounding good.

Thanks man. Hopefully one day it can match up to your beauty!!!

[Todd68Chevy]

Originally Posted by nasqar

Thanks man. Hopefully one day it can match up to your beauty!!!

Thanks, I have had a lot of fun with mine over the last 24 years and will continue to for many more. All this hard work will finally pay off and I am sure you will enjoy yours for many years to comes also.

[nasqar]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like some peel needs to be taken care of but at least it is now covered in something other than primer!!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by nasqar

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like some peel needs to be taken care of but at least it is now covered in something other than primer!!

Looks good from where I'm sitting. Congrats!
Not sure where you can get some decals?

[mcbassin]

Good progress Eddie. Where's the paint pics?

[nasqar]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Good progress Eddie. Where's the paint pics?

Hehe, well they are coming sir. The paint was shaken up yesterday and hopefully the paint dude will get a day off this week and the bed will be done. The garage is heated and everything is ready finally. Man when you want something done so badly, waiting is torture. The paint dude hasnt charged me anything so I am so appreciative to have some great friends that have supported me. I did give him the heater for his garage since I couldnt use it and the extra primer that was sent to me just as a thank you. When you are working on something like this, even though mine is pretty simple, you really find out what friends will step up and volunteer. I have always said people that are involved in old classic cars/trucks are a great crowd to hang around.

Mcbassin, I am surely hoping by Sunday night to have some pictures finally posted of the bed and within a couple weeks to have the cab painted.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by nasqar

Hehe, well they are coming sir. The paint was shaken up yesterday and hopefully the paint dude will get a day off this week and the bed will be done. The garage is heated and everything is ready finally. Man when you want something done so badly, waiting is torture. The paint dude hasnt charged me anything so I am so appreciative to have some great friends that have supported me. I did give him the heater for his garage since I couldnt use it and the extra primer that was sent to me just as a thank you. When you are working on something like this, even though mine is pretty simple, you really find out what friends will step up and volunteer. I have always said people that are involved in old classic cars/trucks are a great crowd to hang around.

Mcbassin, I am surely hoping by Sunday night to have some pictures finally posted of the bed and within a couple weeks to have the cab painted.

Sounds like good people. Yeah we truck guys stick together. I have met some great friends in the last 4 years working on mine. Safe to say there are some good genuine folks that work on these old rust piles.
I am planning on having some paint on my bed this weekend too. Well at least on the inside....

[nasqar]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like good people. Yeah we truck guys stick together. I have met some great friends in the last 4 years working on mine. Safe to say there are some good genuine folks that work on these old rust piles.
I am planning on having some paint on my bed this weekend too. Well at least on the inside....

NICE! I am still not sure what to do with the inside of my bed. I am thinking about the roll in bedliner on the sides. I have the wood going in the bottom but I think the roll in will cover everything nicely.

[nasqar]

Not sure if there is someone on the board that does decals so I did some research online and found a web-site www.edecals.com and they have some flames similar to my Monte Carlo and can even come close on the shade I would like. It appears they will cost approx $150 for the hood and both fenders.

I am also looking to get the CHEVROLET letters for the tailgate that will match. I think it will look pretty neat to have my C10 match my Monte Carlo....