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northcountry67 · 03-11-2006, 12:09 AM

Well, I met my goal to get the 67 in paint by spring break. Today was the last day of school before a week off and I got the truck in the booth first thing this morning. After masking and final cleaning, I applied three good coats of the blue stuff. It looks like an Easter egg, and just in time for the Easter bunny.

wibilly · 03-11-2006, 12:17 AM

looks like it laid out pretty nice

pebbleboy · 03-11-2006, 12:17 AM

Glad to see you got it in there after the caddy bumped you yesterday

Good job too

matthufham · 03-11-2006, 12:19 AM

i wish i could say the same, my goal was after christmas.

shifty · 03-11-2006, 12:58 AM

nice work man. i'm jealous, always wanted to learn how to paint right.

northcountry67 · 03-11-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shifty

nice work man. i'm jealous, always wanted to learn how to paint right.

I think there are openings in next years class. You would have to get a new winter coat and deal with sub zero weather though.

northcountry67 · 03-11-2006, 01:00 AM

There are two things I'm proud of with this truck.
1. The sheet metal is all original with the exception of rockers, cab corners and the lower corner of the right fender.
2. The paint is a PPG single stage and it laid down nicer than any BC/CC I've ever sprayed. The stars must have all been aligned and the 67 must have wanted a single stage (old school) paint job. It turned out better than I could have wished for.

68 short step · 03-11-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by northcountry67

There are two things I'm proud of with this truck.
1. The sheet metal is all original with the exception of rockers, cab corners and the lower corner of the right fender.
2. The paint is a PPG single stage and it laid down nicer than any BC/CC I've ever sprayed. The stars must have all been aligned and the 67 must have wanted a single stage (old school) paint job. It turned out better than I could have wished for.

how do you like that paint? thinking of useing it for my truck (black) no clear coat needed is always a plus. in that pic has it been wet sanded and/or buffed?

looks real nice. good job

northcountry67 · 03-11-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

how do you like that paint? thinking of useing it for my truck (black) no clear coat needed is always a plus. in that pic has it been wet sanded and/or buffed?

looks real nice. good job

I like the paint, and the SS is so much less time consumming. No, I did not sand and buff the truck. I took the pictures about 30 minutes after spraying while it was still in the booth. I'm hoping I wont need to sand and buff.

davidh · 03-11-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by northcountry67

I like the paint, and the SS is so much less time consumming. No, I did not sand and buff the truck. I took the pictures about 30 minutes after spraying while it was still in the booth. I'm hoping I wont need to sand and buff.

Which line of single stage is that in ppg. I know they have several single stages. That looks like it laid down really nice. Did you use an HVLP gun or conventional sytle?

northcountry67 · 03-11-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davidh

Which line of single stage is that in ppg. I know they have several single stages. That looks like it laid down really nice. Did you use an HVLP gun or conventional sytle?

I used the DCC line (Delton Concept Color) from PPG. I used a SATA digital HVLP gun. After working with a few body men who painted single stage every day of their career, I also picked up a few pointers and used them in this process. One such trick was to turn the booth temp down from about 74 to about 65 while painting, I was told this would assist in the paint laying out smoothly. I also turned the pressure at the gun down 2 lbs from recommended. Now keep in mind that you will then have to be very carefull not to flood and run. Being a student, I don't have all the answers, but it worked for me. I guess if you live in a warm climate, you will have to turn up the air conditioning to get it cooler, but here in MN, just turn down the heat lol.

jc · 03-11-2006, 01:16 AM

very nice
im trying to decide on keeping mine that color or going to sea foam green
i got plenty of time to decide

*Billla* · 03-11-2006, 08:15 AM

Looks like you did a beautiful job! Looks great!

70c10 · 03-11-2006, 08:19 AM

Nice job!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-11-2006, 09:00 AM

67Fleet · 03-11-2006, 11:08 AM

Looks great. Let me know if you want to take a vacation to Orlando. You can come and paint my '67....

**Yukon Jack** · 03-11-2006, 11:30 AM

That looks great - smooth!

jsbgump · 03-11-2006, 11:34 AM

Looks really good

Botietruck · 03-11-2006, 08:46 PM

looks good...all the dirty work is done. You're ready for the fun...just in time for Spring! Graet job there!

longhorn71 · 03-11-2006, 10:34 PM

nice

great job on it.please keep us updated

**Palf70Step** · 03-11-2006, 10:53 PM

Very Nice!!!

oldschooloutlaw · 03-11-2006, 11:00 PM

looks very nice

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-12-2006, 11:00 AM

Sweet Color!!!!

northcountry67 · 03-12-2006, 09:33 PM

Thank you all for the comments. It has been fun and I'll keep you posted on the progress.

HotRod71 · 03-12-2006, 10:05 PM

I love the smell of paint fumes in the morning....Great job.

03-11-2006, 12:09 AM	#1
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Finally in paint Well, I met my goal to get the 67 in paint by spring break. Today was the last day of school before a week off and I got the truck in the booth first thing this morning. After masking and final cleaning, I applied three good coats of the blue stuff. It looks like an Easter egg, and just in time for the Easter bunny.

03-11-2006, 12:17 AM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Finally in paint looks like it laid out pretty nice __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-11-2006, 12:19 AM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Finally in paint i wish i could say the same, my goal was after christmas.

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shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Finally in paint nice work man. i'm jealous, always wanted to learn how to paint right. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-11-2006, 01:00 AM	#7
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Finally in paint There are two things I'm proud of with this truck. 1. The sheet metal is all original with the exception of rockers, cab corners and the lower corner of the right fender. 2. The paint is a PPG single stage and it laid down nicer than any BC/CC I've ever sprayed. The stars must have all been aligned and the 67 must have wanted a single stage (old school) paint job. It turned out better than I could have wished for.

03-11-2006, 01:16 AM	#12
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: Finally in paint very nice im trying to decide on keeping mine that color or going to sea foam green i got plenty of time to decide __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

03-11-2006, 08:15 AM	#13
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Finally in paint Looks like you did a beautiful job! Looks great!

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03-11-2006, 08:46 PM	#19
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03-12-2006, 09:33 PM	#24
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Finally in paint Thank you all for the comments. It has been fun and I'll keep you posted on the progress.

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