01-26-2013, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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My 1959 apache project
Traded my 54 belair project for a 59 apache project id like to upgrade suspension engine and use it as a daily driver.
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01-26-2013, 07:28 PM | #2 |
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Got it home switched up the wheels n tires
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Scuffed it tinted some primer just for now
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Im currently looking for a big window cab the stainless trim for the bed which ive heard is really hard to find.
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Your truck looks really great. Its amazing how much primer will change the look of a truck.
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Damn fine Apache project. I like how you're keeping it simple so far. It helps to show off the clean lines on a fleetside
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Thanks, cab has rust so do front fenders nothing some patch panels cant repair on fenders. Yeah color primer can change a vehicle ALOT, im going to the turlock swapmeet tomorrow hope to find some parts. Just picked up 4 "fleetside" emblems and a cleaner front hood emblems
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Nice looking truck.
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Picked up some chrome today at swapmeet
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What's up! We're recent instagram followers, lol.... Love your truck though. It's in way better shape than mine is. And that was a damn good score on the chrome parts at the swap meet!
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bro_jackson... Dunno where that came from, lol
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Ahhhh cool!! Lol
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Gotta yank this eye sore out clean up engine area and put together a small block for it while i save up to upgrade suspension. Picked up a v8 cross member today ill leave it 3 speed manual for now. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Got me a good 350 combo, no out of pocket just labor Posted via Mobile Device |
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Nice score on the engine/trans.
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good looking truck.
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That is a very nice looking truck.
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Just curious, what brand/kind of primer did you use? WAs it white and the paint shop tinted it for you or did you tint it yourself? If so, with what? I'd like to do mine in a sort of Sage or light Army green. |
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i use cheap grey lacquer primer add base coat or single stage paint (no hardener) just add the color until you like it. then add the lacquer thinner and you have colored primer. |
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Thanks for the comments, ive been cleaning up the motor it had tons of grease build up on it. ill post pics when i get ready to spray it i will be painting it "harley orange" with couple coats of automotive clear they come out really nice
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Sprayed the engine on my lunch today Posted via Mobile Device |
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That came out real nice.
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