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gringoloco · 05-03-2011, 11:06 PM

Got some color on the cab tonight. Can't say enough about how well this paint lays out- It would look good with some clear on it

I'm really liking this color...

hotrodhomi · 05-03-2011, 11:21 PM

Do you mask off your whole garage before spraying and wet down the floor or are you doing it outside. It looks great so far, keep it up. what kind of gun are you using.

VA72C10 · 05-03-2011, 11:22 PM

Looking GREAT!

Number98 · 05-03-2011, 11:23 PM

Coming along nice man!

gringoloco · 05-03-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Do you mask off your whole garage before spraying and wet down the floor or are you doing it outside. It looks great so far, keep it up. what kind of gun are you using.

Ultimately, if I were doing a nice, glossy paintjob, that is exactly what I would do. In this case, it is getting a 'quick and dirty' that is actually turning out nicer than I intended. I almost feel bad for not giving it the prep and attention to detail it deserves. This paint would look awesome on a slicked '67. Even better on something curvy, like an early VW Beetle...

The gun is a cheap Harbor Freight 'purple' gun. I think I got them for $14.99 on sale. Sprays very well- try Googling it to find the right part number to buy- I was very surprised at the quality of the pattern it produces- some compare it to, and say it is a copy of a very expensive Sata/Iwata. I don't know about that, but it's TONS better than a $75 Campbell Hausfeld I inherited- never could get consistent patterns out of that thing...

EDIT: Harbor Freight part number 43430 or 47016 HVLP 'purple gun'

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking GREAT!

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Originally Posted by Number98

Coming along nice man!

Thanks for the kudos fellas- I'm ready to get this thing going

gringoloco · 05-04-2011, 12:02 AM

Here's a few dry shots after I pulled the masking, comparing the old paint to the new. I can start assembling the bed now- finally!

EDIT: The camera did funky stuff with the color- the wet pics above are much more representative of the actual color- maybe pretty close on the second pic here...

VA72C10 · 05-04-2011, 12:06 AM

that does look good...especially in the second pic. IF i find a cheap air compressor large enough for air tools I'll have to pick up one of those HF guns. that's another to add to the good, bad, and ugly thread as a good item to pick up there....

Painter D · 05-04-2011, 09:57 PM

Lookin good

gringoloco · 05-04-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

that does look good...especially in the second pic. IF i find a cheap air compressor large enough for air tools I'll have to pick up one of those HF guns. that's another to add to the good, bad, and ugly thread as a good item to pick up there....

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Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Lookin good

Thanks guys

I'll hafta look for that HF thread...

Put the bed back together tonight. It took a little trimming here and there, both metal and wood, to get it fitting right. It is just loosely bolted together now- I will throw the gate on when I tighten everything down so I know it's aligned properly. I like the color contrast of the blue with the yellow pine- almost looks too nice

Don't mind the rear height- I had it aired-up so the creeper would fit underneath...

mcbassin · 05-04-2011, 11:32 PM

Very nice work on the bed. I really like the yellow pine too. I used that on one of my stepsides back in the day. You better get that tape off your back window or it might take some elbow grease to clean the tape residue off. Keep the daily progress pictures coming.

gringoloco · 05-04-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the bed. I really like the yellow pine too. I used that on one of my stepsides back in the day. You better get that tape off your back window or it might take some elbow grease to clean the tape residue off. Keep the daily progress pictures coming.

Haha- thanks, the rear window is removed and I used blue painter's tape on the inside of the cab, constrained to the gasket sealing surface, so I hope it will be alright. I wanted to have something there to help keep the bodywork dust out of the cab and don't have a helper to re-install the glass. Pics every chance I get to work on it- maybe I'll have a helper this weekend

mcbassin · 05-04-2011, 11:54 PM

Oh, my bad. I didn't realize you didn't have glass. I used the high dollar yellow 3M tape from the auto paint store on the last one I did. I left it on there for 2 days and it was a bear to get off. I was shooting eurethane enamel and I guess it didn't mix well with the tape? I spent a few hours cleaning it off the rubber on the windshield and rear window.

That blue looks great on your truck BTW.

VA72C10 · 05-05-2011, 01:10 AM

bed wood looks fantastic against the blue and will still look good once the wood greys out.

gringoloco · 05-05-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Oh, my bad. I didn't realize you didn't have glass. I used the high dollar yellow 3M tape from the auto paint store on the last one I did. I left it on there for 2 days and it was a bear to get off. I was shooting eurethane enamel and I guess it didn't mix well with the tape? I spent a few hours cleaning it off the rubber on the windshield and rear window.

That blue looks great on your truck BTW.

Yeah, I noticed the blue stuff seems to get 'stickier' too. Now you have me worried

I think I'll stick the glass back in Saturday if I can get some help. Thanks for the compliment!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

bed wood looks fantastic against the blue and will still look good once the wood greys out.

Thanks! ...and this may be sooner rather than later

Bennett68C10 · 05-05-2011, 07:05 AM

Wow your bed wood looks great, I really like the color blue you went with as well. Truck is going to look amazing.

**67cheby** · 05-05-2011, 11:59 AM

looks SLICK !!

**SOON2BLAZE** · 05-05-2011, 05:36 PM

Man thats how I want to ruin mine!

gringoloco · 05-05-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Wow your bed wood looks great, I really like the color blue you went with as well. Truck is going to look amazing.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

looks SLICK !!

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Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

Man thats how I want to ruin mine!

Thanks everyone! It's nice seeing it finally come together

gringoloco · 05-08-2011, 11:32 PM

Bolted the 'gate back on today to give myself a reference for bedside alignment. Got them squared-up, good even gaps on the tailgate, and tightened everything down for the last time. I did have to do a little more trimming on my body lift pucks to get the body lines perfect, but now it is spot-on. Set her back down on the ground a complete truck, and somewhere close to ride height, for the first time in a while...

Edit: My soon-to-be wife helped me install the back glass yesterday, too

VA72C10 · 05-09-2011, 01:08 AM

Looks REALLY good! Body lines and stance!!!

Slick67 · 05-09-2011, 08:33 AM

Wow! That color looks great, you really know how to ruin a truck. The bedwood looks awesome too.

gringoloco · 05-09-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks REALLY good! Body lines and stance!!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Wow! That color looks great, you really know how to ruin a truck. The bedwood looks awesome too.

Thanks a lot

If you like things ruined, stay tuned...

gringoloco · 05-09-2011, 03:11 PM

A conversation overheard between the previous owner (PO) and his bodyman (BM):

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PO: Hey, here's a bunch of money, can you paint this truck for me?

BM: Sure, but the bed is too rusty. I have one that will fit.

PO: Really? That 88-98 bed will look cool and will never be dated looking.

BM: What about the drip rails, do you want me to apply seam sealer?

PO: Nah, just clean out the old stuff and paint it.

BM: Ok- and just fill the rust holes with Bondo?

PO: Yep.

BM: I have another great idea! When we get done with your truck, we should go skydiving.

PO: Sounds good. We should try it without parachutes...

VA72C10 · 05-09-2011, 04:54 PM

Gotta love hidden surprises....and STUPID PO's

RatRod68 · 05-09-2011, 05:20 PM

damn man. Sorry to hear that

05-03-2011, 11:06 PM	#1
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Got some color on the cab tonight. Can't say enough about how well this paint lays out- It would look good with some clear on it I'm really liking this color... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

05-03-2011, 11:21 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Do you mask off your whole garage before spraying and wet down the floor or are you doing it outside. It looks great so far, keep it up. what kind of gun are you using. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-03-2011, 11:22 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looking GREAT! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-03-2011, 11:23 PM	#4
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Coming along nice man!

05-04-2011, 12:02 AM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Here's a few dry shots after I pulled the masking, comparing the old paint to the new. I can start assembling the bed now- finally! EDIT: The camera did funky stuff with the color- the wet pics above are much more representative of the actual color- maybe pretty close on the second pic here... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 05-04-2011 at 12:06 AM.

05-04-2011, 12:06 AM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 that does look good...especially in the second pic. IF i find a cheap air compressor large enough for air tools I'll have to pick up one of those HF guns. that's another to add to the good, bad, and ugly thread as a good item to pick up there.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-04-2011, 09:57 PM	#8
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Lookin good __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

05-04-2011, 11:32 PM	#10
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Very nice work on the bed. I really like the yellow pine too. I used that on one of my stepsides back in the day. You better get that tape off your back window or it might take some elbow grease to clean the tape residue off. Keep the daily progress pictures coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-04-2011, 11:54 PM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Oh, my bad. I didn't realize you didn't have glass. I used the high dollar yellow 3M tape from the auto paint store on the last one I did. I left it on there for 2 days and it was a bear to get off. I was shooting eurethane enamel and I guess it didn't mix well with the tape? I spent a few hours cleaning it off the rubber on the windshield and rear window. That blue looks great on your truck BTW. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-05-2011, 01:10 AM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 bed wood looks fantastic against the blue and will still look good once the wood greys out. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-05-2011, 07:05 AM	#15
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Wow your bed wood looks great, I really like the color blue you went with as well. Truck is going to look amazing. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-05-2011, 11:59 AM	#16
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05-05-2011, 05:36 PM	#17
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Man thats how I want to ruin mine!

05-08-2011, 11:32 PM	#19
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Bolted the 'gate back on today to give myself a reference for bedside alignment. Got them squared-up, good even gaps on the tailgate, and tightened everything down for the last time. I did have to do a little more trimming on my body lift pucks to get the body lines perfect, but now it is spot-on. Set her back down on the ground a complete truck, and somewhere close to ride height, for the first time in a while... Edit: My soon-to-be wife helped me install the back glass yesterday, too Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 05-08-2011 at 11:34 PM. Reason: I'm forgetful

05-09-2011, 01:08 AM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks REALLY good! Body lines and stance!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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05-09-2011, 08:33 AM	#21
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Wow! That color looks great, you really know how to ruin a truck. The bedwood looks awesome too. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-09-2011, 04:54 PM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Gotta love hidden surprises....and STUPID PO's __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-09-2011, 05:20 PM	#25
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 damn man. Sorry to hear that __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

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