Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Homeboy · 08-06-2007, 11:01 PM

I finally shot my base/clear about a month ago, after working off and on on my truck for years. This was the first time I've ever actually shot the paint myself, after having watched my Dad shoot single stage for as long as I can remember. With that in mind, be kind about the orange peel you are about to see

We have had the hood stored standing upright for as long as I've owned the trucks, 8+ years. I shot the base and clear with the hood hanging from the ceiling, then stood it back upright, out of the way after it was dry. It is amazing how little wind it takes, blowing through the shop, to tip a hood over onto its top, and crunch the whole center rib in. My Dad laughed and said it would be worth the $400.00 that a cowl hood costs to not have to color sand all the orange peel.

The remaining pics show the sanding in process, and the pics of the tailgate and bedside are partially buffed and polished, so we could see if we were wasting our time.

retselgerg · 08-07-2007, 12:59 AM

looking good, not to bad at all IMO

Bishops Trucks · 08-07-2007, 05:09 AM

Turned out pretty good.

**Boog** · 08-07-2007, 09:22 PM

It'll buff right out....

bad6772 · 08-07-2007, 09:33 PM

little elbow grease and it will be fine , looks good

Homeboy · 08-08-2007, 12:25 AM

You guys are all too kind about my paint job, but did you tie the title of the post to the first pic of the hood? When it fell, it rippled the center rib of the hood all the way from front to cowl. The reflection makes it hard to tell the extent of the damage, but it looks like someone took a hammer to it. Here is another pic, from a different angle. When it fell, we just laughed and had another beer.

oscareltemblo · 08-08-2007, 12:31 AM

Looking god keep up the good job.

retselgerg · 08-08-2007, 12:51 AM

hahaha, i swear id leave it alone and put it on my truck........well for a little while anyway

08-06-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
Homeboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canyon, Tx. Posts: 62	Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... I finally shot my base/clear about a month ago, after working off and on on my truck for years. This was the first time I've ever actually shot the paint myself, after having watched my Dad shoot single stage for as long as I can remember. With that in mind, be kind about the orange peel you are about to see We have had the hood stored standing upright for as long as I've owned the trucks, 8+ years. I shot the base and clear with the hood hanging from the ceiling, then stood it back upright, out of the way after it was dry. It is amazing how little wind it takes, blowing through the shop, to tip a hood over onto its top, and crunch the whole center rib in. My Dad laughed and said it would be worth the $400.00 that a cowl hood costs to not have to color sand all the orange peel. The remaining pics show the sanding in process, and the pics of the tailgate and bedside are partially buffed and polished, so we could see if we were wasting our time. Attached Images __________________ "Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"

08-07-2007, 12:59 AM	#2
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... looking good, not to bad at all IMO __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

08-07-2007, 05:09 AM	#3
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... Turned out pretty good. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

08-07-2007, 09:22 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,104	Re: Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... It'll buff right out.... __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-07-2007, 09:33 PM	#5
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... little elbow grease and it will be fine , looks good

08-08-2007, 12:25 AM	#6
Homeboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canyon, Tx. Posts: 62	Re: Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... You guys are all too kind about my paint job, but did you tie the title of the post to the first pic of the hood? When it fell, it rippled the center rib of the hood all the way from front to cowl. The reflection makes it hard to tell the extent of the damage, but it looks like someone took a hammer to it. Here is another pic, from a different angle. When it fell, we just laughed and had another beer. Attached Images __________________ "Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"

08-08-2007, 12:31 AM	#7
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... Looking god keep up the good job. __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

08-08-2007, 12:51 AM	#8
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Oh well, I wanted a cowl hood anyway.... hahaha, i swear id leave it alone and put it on my truck........well for a little while anyway __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno



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