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Old 09-17-2012, 08:21 PM   #176
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finally all the major block sanding to get it straight is done. Plus fixed all the little imperfections. now its on to another round of epoxy and hitting it with 320-400, making it smooth as a baby's bottom. OOH Im getting excited!







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Old 09-18-2012, 09:45 AM   #177
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Yeah, all that block sanding is a drag, but it is what is necessary to get it done right. I'm glad that you're not taking the easy way out and just saying, its good enough.
And the pseudo-nondescript sound barrier that you sent arrived. It looks good, although i've never delt with the brand name guys stuff before. I'm a long ways off from applying it but at least it will be here waiting. Thanks again Mike for your help with this noob.
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Old 09-20-2012, 06:42 AM   #178
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Yeah, all that block sanding is a drag, but it is what is necessary to get it done right. I'm glad that you're not taking the easy way out and just saying, its good enough.
And the pseudo-nondescript sound barrier that you sent arrived. It looks good, although i've never delt with the brand name guys stuff before. I'm a long ways off from applying it but at least it will be here waiting. Thanks again Mike for your help with this noob.
You are very welcome! I thought about it several times just calling it "good" but I think of the money I have in it and what a waste that would be. Im sure it is not going to be the perfect paint job, (although its taken me long enough it should be). I am content knowing, I did the best I could with the tools and experience I had available to me at the time. and the fact that Deb seams to really like it so far. which is the most important part.

Thanks everyone for there compliments and encouraging words.
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Old 09-20-2012, 08:22 AM   #179
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I know my wife would love a truck like you're building for yours. Maybe after mines done (a hundred years from now), I'll build her a crewcab or something.
Knowing one did the best they could with what they have will (i.e. time, talent and tools) always be good enough I believe. Keep after it and make her proud. After looking at your other build, this one's gonna be a stunner as well!
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Old 09-23-2012, 08:42 PM   #180
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click the video then scroll to check out the pics!






















Sorry Thats the tune that keeps popping in my head when I look at the truck.


Im gettin closer! I will start sanding with 320 tomorrow.
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:04 PM   #181
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Old 09-24-2012, 12:44 PM   #182
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Lookin' good! And what a coincidence Mike, I'm going with satin/matte black on Truckzilla as well!
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Old 10-13-2012, 03:53 PM   #183
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Any updates on the project?
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Old 10-15-2012, 09:06 PM   #184
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Updates? well 2 weeks ago I spent a whole week doing final sanding even got my dad to stop by and partake in the fun.






I got it all done and was hoping to have it painted by now, I had even taken a vacation day 2 fridays ago to get it done. I cleaned the garage and mixed up my sealer but on that day It turned cold like 50 degrees. My paint needs to be at least 70 for it to properly dry. and with no end in sight till next spring for some warmer 70 degree weather (at least over night) I opted to put in one of those big max heaters.



I had a blue flame "vent free" heater in the garage but each year it gets a little more stinkier in the garage and I wasnt going to run that thing for 12 hours. so I spent a week installing that. but now its all in and working good and hopefully I will get it all painted in the next 2 days I hope so cause i mixed up another cup of sealer.

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Old 10-15-2012, 09:15 PM   #185
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Yeah the cold is in the way of a lot of things around here. Looking good man.
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Old 10-17-2012, 04:05 PM   #186
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Old 10-17-2012, 04:12 PM   #187
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First coat of paint.







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Old 10-17-2012, 04:25 PM   #188
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Woot woot! Git it, son!
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Old 10-17-2012, 06:28 PM   #189
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Looks great, is this truck going to be ready before winter?
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Old 10-17-2012, 08:32 PM   #190
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prolly not
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Old 10-17-2012, 08:37 PM   #191
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second coat of base:







and The third coat of base:











all starting to look the same Huh?
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Old 10-17-2012, 08:45 PM   #192
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It's looking great babe. Can't wait until it's finished and I can drive it. I know I probably won't be able to until spring, but that's ok. It'll be worth the wait.
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Old 10-18-2012, 10:05 PM   #193
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Old 10-18-2012, 10:09 PM   #194
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Looks great man I'm really liking the look of that, if you don't mind me asking about how much did it cost you to paint that at home?
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Old 10-19-2012, 08:34 AM   #195
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Looks fantastic! Unwrap and get it out in the sun! When's the polishing party?
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Old 10-19-2012, 02:36 PM   #196
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Shinnney.... nice pants
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Old 10-19-2012, 03:39 PM   #197
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Hey don't make fun of my PJ's and thanks
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Old 10-19-2012, 03:59 PM   #198
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Looks great man I'm really liking the look of that, if you don't mind me asking about how much did it cost you to paint that at home?
Thanks, I have right around $800 in materials

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Still need to wet sand it they lay down 2 more coats of clear. then I can wet sand and buff. Plus I have the hood, gate, grill, and fuel doors to spray yet.
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Old 10-20-2012, 03:34 PM   #199
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I just found this thread, Mike. Great looking truck so far. I love the detailed updates and pictures.

I can't help but think that this is how the '87 IROC-Z you built, and my son now owns, went together back whenever.
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Old 10-20-2012, 06:24 PM   #200
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Thanks Greg, this is exactly how the IROC went together. almost the same process, and in same garage everything. minus digital pictures and a build thread for the world to see. I forgot but do you guys have pictures of the build? by the way I am still very proud of that car.

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