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What paint did you use on yours? I would like to get good paint but definitely can't afford a couple thousand dollars in just paint. I will definitely be picking your brain as well as Kyles when it actually comes time to paint.
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I used single stage urethane, and acrylic enamels for years and there is no comparison in the shine and finish of the bc/cc. Even with a shadetree body guy like myself. As far as cost, it's very expensive for all the materials. The paint is high, but so is sandpaper, epoxy primer, high build primer, tape, reducer, thinner, filler and whatever else I forgot. I have close to $4k in materials, prep and painting supplies. That is including everything spent on the finish of my truck inside and out. But if you spread it out over a few years it doesn't hurt as bad. If you keep track of everything dollar spent you might be surprised how fast it adds up. Don't cheap out on your ppe either you only get one pair of lungs |
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01-07-2014, 12:54 AM | #1581 |
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Anytime, can't wait to see how it runs. Might be too much cam, I may have to go a little smaller
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Got some parts in today. Billet specialties Chicayne half wrap wheel. Love the looks of this wheel, went with a 14" cause that is what I had on my 72 and I was afraid the 15.5" would be too big and cut into my room in the cab. At 6'3" and 250 I need all I can get
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Basically, I have two spreadsheets-1 for parts (you don't want to see this one) 2 for materials. It's just something I do to know how much I have spent on this bottomless money pit. Bad thing is, I'm cheaper than probably 99% of the builders on here. Love the new steering wheel! |
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Very cool video. Sounds like a pretty healthy cam, very cool. Way color then that smooth camed Ls you were thinking, haha. I'm also pretty nervous about paint. My ideas are there but the funds are non existant. Great job and top notch this far I know your paint but be just as nice. Keep it up don't get discouraged
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Nice wheel! I've got the same one in mine and I love it.
There's a lot of good advice in the last two pages (maybe more, I didn't go back and look ) regarding paint. Mike's right about the clear too. Don't go cheap or it might come back to haunt you later. I've seen cheap clears turn chalky in the elements and allow the paint to fade. I'm sure part of that was the lack of maintenance after the paint was done. That saying "you get what you pay for" is pretty true when it comes to paints. The cheap stuff might look good for a year or two, possibly longer if it's well maintained and garaged, but a good quality paint will last a lot longer. The shop I worked at used Martin Senour paint products, which I used to paint my GTO. That was way back in 2001 or 2002. 12 years later and it still looks fantastic.
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Nice steering wheel bro!
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Gotta love getting stuff in the mail
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Love that steering wheel.
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Thanks guys, there are a lot of different options for steering wheels. Felt like I was shopping for wheels again I'm happy with the choice I made, should set off the interior nicely
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you did good on the steering wheel
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Thanks Hector
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I'm definately feeling you on no paint. By the way I'm too scared to actually capture the cost of everything. That way when I sell it I still feel like I'm making money and not losing my butt lol.
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I'm still undecided on what to do with the paint. I'm just going to keep working on the truck and figure it out later. I don't even bother adding up what I have spent so far on this truck, I know I could have spent a lot less on suspension and wheels and actually had money leftover to have a professional shop do the paint and body but I would rather rock primer then not have the dropmembers or intros.
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Definately hearing you on that. Paint is way overrated when I want to drive mine everyday when it's nice out.
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Hey Keith,
read the build thread tonight took about 2.5 hours to get thru it all amazing journey.... when you get her home maybe i could drop by see her in person..... sure hope you dont change your mind on that dakota cluster ill see you cruisin on 9 this summer I am sure Jess
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Started working on my hood to fender gaps yesterday. The hood overall fits pretty good but needed some work especially at the front lip on the passenger side, plus overall it is just a little long. First we worked on the cowl piece and got that fitting good. We tweaked it a little and now it fits the fenders and the cab much better. After we fixed the cowl we were able to slide the hood back about 3/16". Now the hood only hung past the fenders in the front about an 1/8".
We spliced the hood along the edge pulled it out and added metal before welding it up. We made sure to do like 6-8" sections at a time so to not warp the hood. We also spliced the front edge of the fender and brought it out the 1/8" to match the hood. I think it came out great and the hood looks awesome on their now Still have to work on the driver side a little as the hood sits about 3/8" higher than the fender near the front of the hood. If you have seen pictures of cowl hoods you know what I'm talking about.
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Very nice. Is the whole clip aftermarket or just the hood?
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Wow. I wouldn't even attempt that. Nice work!
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