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You start off saying, "lower line paint" and "we no longer can get the good...stuff" like you're unhappy with what you bought, but then you tell us,
"I must say that the base coat laid down nice and even and the clear coat laid down like glass."

So its that good AND it's cheaper? What's to complain about? You KNOW this truck will be parked inside under a cover a lot and probably will never feel rain and not all that much sun exposure so its not like you're gonna expose it to damage. It's gonna look GREAT man! Celebrate it.

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Kabwe looking good did you put one of those panels by your cool wheels to see how the color will pop on the chrome?
How much longer do you have before you shoot the body?

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Guess I'll have to choose a new color now. Thanks Buddy.:lol:

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Kabwe, I think the color is great, I'm starting to see a lot more greens now. It's one of those colors that's hot for awhile and then you don't see it for a long time. I guess that's why I chose my color, it's a teal, not green, but in the family. Nice chose.....Jim

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Don't be jealous of me my friend. I have no abilities and if it was easy I would be finished.lol

My point is for a lower line paint I was pleasantly surprised by how nice it sprayed especially the clear. That's all troublemaker.lol

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I guess i'm a little partial to the green also, looks great man. Are you going all one color or two tone. I'm doing mine two tone, the upper half will be .... well you'll see when I post more pics. My cab is still a the paint shop being work on right now.

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Nice choice on the green.
I guess I am partial to green also, because it remindes me of the color of all the 100 dollar bills I have spent making it green !!

Go for it all the way, maybe two tone also!!

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Nice color! I like the way the gold shines through in the light.

My Harley looks maroon in the shade but it the sun the red
(lava sunglow red) just pops.

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That green is awesome. Ive got a powder that is very very similar that i like to use

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Color is real nice can't wait to see the cab painted!:metal:

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Not your color green but this small window will give you an idea what it will look like.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3341440811.html

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:lol: Well, sometimes you've got to go with your strengths!:lol:

(Sorry)

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Thanks for all the thumps up guys.

Rude dude

Thanks for the pics it does shade some light on things.

Dan,

You are a fool, and I mean that in a good way.lol

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That green reminds me of a apple candy I use to buy as a kid. Thanks for the flashback.

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Yeah, thats why I'm going to call it jolly rancher green.lol

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Looks great, probably even better in person. You might consider using Dupont Chromacolar Clear with the Nason base, that is what my paint guy recommended and I used on what I have painted so far (interior cab). Chemically they are compatible because both are from Dupont.

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Yes you are right. Dupont Chromacolar Clear is a nice clear and their Charomabase is really nice. But I was pleasantly surprised by how well the Nason clear turned out so I'm going that route. The truck will never see rain or harsh weather so it will be fine with the Nason clear. Also some of the cheaper clears have a yellow hue to them, this Nason clear does not have that its a decent clear. But but I do agree with you about the Dupont Chromacloar Clear is a better clear if your car will be a daily driver.

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Ha ha, just another one of the services I have to offer; foolery!:lol:

Bam, Your truck is gonna be kickass. Hell, it's kickass already. The color reminds me of Jolly Rancher Apple candies - one of my favorites.

EDIT: Oops, missed the Jolly Rancher reference above. I'm always a day late and a (few thousand) dollars short!

So, are you going for final painting on the whole thing now? You're doing this yourself, right? YOu know we throw around the term "awesome" casually nowadays but being able to have your fab chops AND do the painting too? THAT is truly awe inspiring .

If you decide you need helping (fool) hands on a weekend or something, let me know and I'd be willing to come down, push a broom, whatever you need. Best, Dan

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Yeah I will be doing everything on this project with the exception of stitching the interior. Paint, body, and everything else in between. Its not inspiring at all its a lack of money.lol No really even if I had lots of money I would still do everything myself because I learned that no one cares about your things like you.

Don't say you will help because you my just be called upon.lol

Good idea so here you go Candyx. By the way no chrome wheels are allowed at my house, its polished aluminum my friend. As far as how long before the body? Man I can't tell you and be honest at the same time.lol

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8...b9fdcff06e.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8...f0ae1ff500.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8194/8...1259dbdb6c.jpg

I thinks I likes even more thanks for the suggestion buddy.

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Low and mean and keep it clean....should say Low and mean and keep it GREEN!

Looks great that will really make a statement.

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That's going to look great Bam.
I expect to see it in paint next week.
Kim

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Kabwe, Loud Green looks great!!

Harvey

1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...65#post5510465

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That green next to your wheel looks great....Jim

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Kabwe

Niceeeeeee

Wheels look really good against that green,that aluminum really is polished !!!

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If I said that the treehuggers may get the wrong idea and think its a hybrid.lol