1969 Short Wide

[Bennett68C10]

Nice job Mike, you will have color in no time

[knomadd]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

It's Z-chrome rust defender.
...around $100 a gallon and it doesn't go very far either. I started using it on the bed so, I'm kinda stuck with using it for the rest of it now. I've already used 3 gallons

Ouch! I think that's the stuff they used on the Musclecar show. It looks good though. I bet the end result makes it all worth it in the end.

[~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!

[68 Four on the Floor]

Mine next!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice job Mike, you will have color in no time

Thanks Keith. Weather permitting in the next few months, we will have some more red paint.

Originally Posted by knomadd

Ouch! I think that's the stuff they used on the Musclecar show. It looks good though. I bet the end result makes it all worth it in the end.

Yeah there are several brands out there that make it. I just got this because it was handy.

Originally Posted by ~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!

Thanks Jimmy.

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Mine next!

Okay, how you coming on the build thread? You are taking pictures aren't you?

[Low Elco]

Great lookin' Primer party! Ugh, now ya gotta sand....

[litew8]

Looking killer Mike. Once you get the cab knocked out, you'll feel so much better knowing there isn't much left!

[jlsanborn]

Nice work on the e-fans! Can't wait to see some of this red and coming together.

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Keith. Weather permitting in the next few months, we will have some more red paint.

I believe the weather is very permitting this weekend.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by zoomin

i believe the weather is very permitting this weekend.

x2

[Dean'smeanmachine]

that primer looks great! @ $100 a gallon

[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?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Great lookin' Primer party! Ugh, now ya gotta sand....

I sanded all weekend. Then re-primered, now I get to start all over again

Originally Posted by litew8

Looking killer Mike. Once you get the cab knocked out, you'll feel so much better knowing there isn't much left!

Thanks, I can't wait to get this thing painted.

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Nice work on the e-fans! Can't wait to see some of this red and coming together.

Thanks, Red will be coming soon. Just need to get some warm weather.

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I believe the weather is very permitting this weekend.

Got a bunch of sanding done in that nice weather

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

x2

Yep, I took advantage of it.

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

that primer looks great! @ $100 a gallon

Thanks, I need to go get another gallon today.

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

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

These fans are from an LS1 Camaro. I think 1999-2003 vintage. They cost $100 if I remember right, My friend Crash_OK picked them up for me in Tulsa. You can probably find them on the LS1-Tech classified section. LINK

[litew8]

[jeh]

Nice work on the fans Mike.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by litew8

Nice

Originally Posted by jeh

Nice work on the fans Mike.

Thank you Jason

[mcbassin]

More busy work while it's cold.
Blasted a bunch of bolts (cardboard doesn't work). I found some heavy packing foam that works good. I rounded up as many bolts as I had laying around in boxes, so there should be few extras.







Primered:


Painted:


More blasting:

[~Whitey~]

I wish I had a smaller blaster just for this... My homemade blaster is way to big and messy for bolts.. Was thinking of getting some of that green crystal rust cutting tumbler media and giving it a go in my tumbler. Have you ever tried that?

They look great by the way! :-)

[Dean'smeanmachine]

nice technique with the bolts! ill try that when i start sandblasting small stuff

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

I wish I had a smaller blaster just for this... My homemade blaster is way to big and messy for bolts.. Was thinking of getting some of that green crystal rust cutting tumbler media and giving it a go in my tumbler. Have you ever tried that?

They look great by the way! :-)

I haven't tried the tumbler method for rusty bolts yet. I have access to a nice blasting cabinet with fine glass media at work. It works great without damaging the threads.
I also treated the threads with some Casey's bluing like used on gun barrels. It seemed to work okay but, I will oil them up good when I do final assembly.

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

nice technique with the bolts! ill try that when i start sandblasting small stuff

Thanks, I try to save as much of the old metal as I can. I know aftermarket hardware is really cheap. I have nothing but time on my hands this time of year.....cabin fever sucks, so I use this kind of work for filler. At least it makes me feel like I'm getting stuff done.

[litew8]

Does anyone know if these bolts (type/match) are sold as new somewhere? Not front clip (I've found a kit for those), but for door hinges etc... Only asking because I blasted mine like you did Mike, but some of mine are questionable.

[Zoomin]

I soak that kind of stuff for a couple days with Evapo Rust and does a pretty good job for those of us without blasting cabinets..

Looking good Mike. Keep moving forward.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by litew8

Does anyone know if these bolts (type/match) are sold as new somewhere? Not front clip (I've found a kit for those), but for door hinges etc... Only asking because I blasted mine like you did Mike, but some of mine are questionable.

I'm not sure if anyone makes the hinge bolt exactly like the original or not?
You could probably find some very close at McMaster Carr or Fastenal.
But it's hard to beat the originals.
How many you have that are questionable? I'm going to end up with extras. Plus, I have a few old parts trucks out there. I can send you as many as you need.

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I soak that kind of stuff for a couple days with Evapo Rust and does a pretty good job for those of us without blasting cabinets..

Looking good Mike. Keep moving forward.

Thanks Steve. I have never tried evapo rust sounds like good stuff. I like having access to cabinet. It makes quick for most of these ole rusty parts.... Dang it takes a bunch of parts to build one of these trucks.

[litew8]

Thanks for the offer Mike! But I'd rather buy new black chromate ones if possible. There were just a few that got chewed up pretty good, figured I'd replace them all one day anyways.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by litew8

Thanks for the offer Mike! But I'd rather buy new black chromate ones if possible. There were just a few that got chewed up pretty good, figured I'd replace them all one day anyways.

I've got some good used ones if you decide OE ones will work for you. Just let me know.