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Rooster's82 · 05-15-2008, 08:19 PM

So when i bought my truck over 5 months ago, i said that one of the first things i was going to do was get it painted. Well today i drop it off to get a nice new coat of Toyota 1EO Magnetic Gray Metallic. Here are some before and during pics....Friday when i pick it up i will post some after ones.

Pics:
1) the day i bought the truck
2) about 3 weeks later, after a good cleaning and new rims
3) body work last week
4) more body work
5) all primed and ready to go!

TexasJeff · 05-15-2008, 08:22 PM

Looking good Rooster, can't wait to see it painted.

Rooster's82 · 05-15-2008, 08:27 PM

I was looking at all the pictures i have of my truck and just realized that almost ALL are of the drivers side...anyone else notice this in there photo albums?

6) the passenger side!

454HO · 05-15-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster's82

I was looking at all the pictures i have of my truck and just realized that almost ALL are of the drivers side...

Isn't that the best side?

Looking good btw.

mhicks · 05-15-2008, 10:27 PM

I have had mine painted 3 times in the last 2 years. Got hail damaged two weeks ago and now it is time to go for another coat.
Looking good Rooster. They always look nice with a good fresh paint job!

Rooster's82 · 05-15-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhicks

I have had mine painted 3 times in the last 2 years. Got hail damaged two weeks ago and now it is time to go bag for another coat.
Looking good.

Damn, that is a lot of paint...when you repaint how much do you take off?

jchav62 · 05-15-2008, 11:09 PM

Looking good! Can't wait to see it done...

Mr79C10 · 05-16-2008, 01:07 AM

wow, looks great man!!

mhicks · 05-16-2008, 02:53 AM

They take off enough just to make it smooth again. I am debating on going back with White Diamond again. That is what is use on the Cadillac Escalades that have that silverish cream color 3 stage...LMC had a pretty one on their cover a couple of years ago that was a burgandy, real pretty I thought. Wished I knew what color that was..

chromyelow1 · 05-16-2008, 08:43 AM

looks really good, cant wait to see a LWB truck with a nice color to help me with my desicion. Good luck

72BlckButy · 05-16-2008, 02:54 PM

Lookin' good!

babyJay · 05-16-2008, 04:10 PM

Looking great, Rooster! Keep up the good work, that truck is getting better by the day! I like all the improvemements you've made. Did you ever install that thermal relay kit for the electric fans, or you still toggle switchin'?

babyJay · 05-16-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhicks

... I am debating on going back with White Diamond again. That is what is use on the Cadillac Escalades that have that silverish cream color 3 stage...LMC had a pretty one on their cover a couple of years ago that was a burgandy, real pretty I thought. Wished I knew what color that was..

I also love the Diamond Pearl. FYI the new Escalades also come in a metallic burgundy that is absolutely beautiful! Not sure yet what it's called tho...

Rooster's82 · 05-16-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

Looking great, Rooster! Keep up the good work, that truck is getting better by the day! I like all the improvemements you've made. Did you ever install that thermal relay kit for the electric fans, or you still toggle switchin'?

Sure did, a couple weeks back....works great.

Rooster's82 · 05-21-2008, 05:17 PM

I just picked up my truck this morning. Unfortunately it is dark and raining today so the pictures i took just aren't doing the paint job justice. So i am only going to post one teaser pic until i get some sun to do a photo shoot in.

Rooster's82 · 05-21-2008, 05:21 PM

Damn...i just noticed that the dent in the hood above the passenger side light didn't get sanded down enough. ARG.

spr85gmc · 05-21-2008, 05:28 PM

still loks good did you do door jams and such all so

Rooster's82 · 05-21-2008, 05:37 PM

Yup...when i brought it to the paint shop they said they charged extra for the door jams so i told them to skip it (i had already painted them black), but when i picked it up they had been done along with the inside of the doors. So that was a nice surprise. All in all i think they did a good job...for $300 I'm not going to complain. There are definitely still some blemishes and stuff...but I'm not trying to build a show winner. Just something respectable with a little style. Next time around when i have more time, more money, and more space...we will take it up a few notches. I should add that this is my first c-10 and the first time I'm tackling a lot of the jobs I'm doing.

C10 the GEM · 05-22-2008, 05:05 AM

Do you have any other pics?

babyJay · 05-22-2008, 03:49 PM

Hey, for some reason I was thinking you were gonna go with green paint. Now you have to update your avatar.

Rooster's82 · 05-22-2008, 06:17 PM

Here is another quick picture....I will put it all back together and post a whole bunch later this week. I will also take a better close up of the paint.

streetstar · 05-22-2008, 07:04 PM

300 ??!!! Did that include the price of the paint or is that tacked on the top? No matter either way -- pics look great.

You took that truck from looking like a beater "Sunday afternoon run to the dump" truck to a nice looking driver in just a few weeks --- congrats

But does the carpet match the drapes? (i assume interior is next on the list)

jchav62 · 05-22-2008, 07:09 PM

Wow! Nice... $300? That's one heck of a deal.. I like...

Rooster's82 · 05-22-2008, 07:39 PM

Actually, I started with gutting the interior and cleaning it up best i could (on a shoe string budget). Here is a picture of the inside...the door panels have been treated with the same stuff that is on the dash since this was taken, and I'm still looking for a decent bench seat.

Rooster's82 · 05-22-2008, 07:48 PM

Yeah, $328 to be exact, paint and everything. It is an econo job...i when in and haggled with them a little, then pulled out a $200 off coupon I found on the internet.

The body work and primer was done by one of my friends, I was going to have him do the paint too...but the guy took damn near a month to finish the body and he didn't do a primo job. So i figured 300 and done in three days was a better route to take.

05-15-2008, 08:19 PM	#1
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Finally getting paint! So when i bought my truck over 5 months ago, i said that one of the first things i was going to do was get it painted. Well today i drop it off to get a nice new coat of Toyota 1EO Magnetic Gray Metallic. Here are some before and during pics....Friday when i pick it up i will post some after ones. Pics: 1) the day i bought the truck 2) about 3 weeks later, after a good cleaning and new rims 3) body work last week 4) more body work 5) all primed and ready to go! Attached Images __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it. Last edited by Rooster's82; 05-15-2008 at 08:26 PM.

05-15-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Finally getting paint! Looking good Rooster, can't wait to see it painted. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

05-15-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! I was looking at all the pictures i have of my truck and just realized that almost ALL are of the drivers side...anyone else notice this in there photo albums? 6) the passenger side! Attached Images __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

05-15-2008, 10:27 PM	#5
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Finally getting paint! I have had mine painted 3 times in the last 2 years. Got hail damaged two weeks ago and now it is time to go for another coat. Looking good Rooster. They always look nice with a good fresh paint job! Last edited by mhicks; 05-16-2008 at 02:51 AM.

05-15-2008, 11:09 PM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Finally getting paint! Looking good! Can't wait to see it done... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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05-16-2008, 02:53 AM	#9
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Finally getting paint! They take off enough just to make it smooth again. I am debating on going back with White Diamond again. That is what is use on the Cadillac Escalades that have that silverish cream color 3 stage...LMC had a pretty one on their cover a couple of years ago that was a burgandy, real pretty I thought. Wished I knew what color that was.. Last edited by mhicks; 05-16-2008 at 02:55 AM.

05-16-2008, 08:43 AM	#10
chromyelow1 OPS GUY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 162	Re: Finally getting paint! looks really good, cant wait to see a LWB truck with a nice color to help me with my desicion. Good luck

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally getting paint! Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-16-2008, 04:10 PM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Finally getting paint! Looking great, Rooster! Keep up the good work, that truck is getting better by the day! I like all the improvemements you've made. Did you ever install that thermal relay kit for the electric fans, or you still toggle switchin'? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-21-2008, 05:17 PM	#15
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! I just picked up my truck this morning. Unfortunately it is dark and raining today so the pictures i took just aren't doing the paint job justice. So i am only going to post one teaser pic until i get some sun to do a photo shoot in. Attached Images __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it. Last edited by Rooster's82; 05-21-2008 at 05:19 PM.

05-21-2008, 05:21 PM	#16
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! Damn...i just noticed that the dent in the hood above the passenger side light didn't get sanded down enough. ARG. __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

05-21-2008, 05:28 PM	#17
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Finally getting paint! still loks good did you do door jams and such all so

05-21-2008, 05:37 PM	#18
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! Yup...when i brought it to the paint shop they said they charged extra for the door jams so i told them to skip it (i had already painted them black), but when i picked it up they had been done along with the inside of the doors. So that was a nice surprise. All in all i think they did a good job...for $300 I'm not going to complain. There are definitely still some blemishes and stuff...but I'm not trying to build a show winner. Just something respectable with a little style. Next time around when i have more time, more money, and more space...we will take it up a few notches. I should add that this is my first c-10 and the first time I'm tackling a lot of the jobs I'm doing. __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

05-22-2008, 05:05 AM	#19
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: Finally getting paint! Do you have any other pics?



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05-22-2008, 03:49 PM	#20
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Finally getting paint! Hey, for some reason I was thinking you were gonna go with green paint. Now you have to update your avatar. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-22-2008, 06:17 PM	#21
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! Here is another quick picture....I will put it all back together and post a whole bunch later this week. I will also take a better close up of the paint. Attached Images __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it. Last edited by Rooster's82; 05-22-2008 at 06:19 PM.

05-22-2008, 07:04 PM	#22
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Finally getting paint! 300 ??!!! Did that include the price of the paint or is that tacked on the top? No matter either way -- pics look great. You took that truck from looking like a beater "Sunday afternoon run to the dump" truck to a nice looking driver in just a few weeks --- congrats But does the carpet match the drapes? (i assume interior is next on the list) __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

05-22-2008, 07:09 PM	#23
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Finally getting paint! Wow! Nice... $300? That's one heck of a deal.. I like... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-22-2008, 07:39 PM	#24
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! Actually, I started with gutting the interior and cleaning it up best i could (on a shoe string budget). Here is a picture of the inside...the door panels have been treated with the same stuff that is on the dash since this was taken, and I'm still looking for a decent bench seat. Attached Images __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it. Last edited by Rooster's82; 05-22-2008 at 07:43 PM.

05-22-2008, 07:48 PM	#25
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! Yeah, $328 to be exact, paint and everything. It is an econo job...i when in and haggled with them a little, then pulled out a $200 off coupon I found on the internet. The body work and primer was done by one of my friends, I was going to have him do the paint too...but the guy took damn near a month to finish the body and he didn't do a primo job. So i figured 300 and done in three days was a better route to take. __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

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