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knomadd 02-01-2017 11:25 AM
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The paint looks good! :metal: Can't wait to see more progress pics.


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Originally Posted by coreyjhen (Post 7845063)
It's looking great. I have a question, though: Why are you painting it in pieces? Obviously, your dad and his crew are pros and know what they're doing, but I was always told to do the jambs and hidden areas, then bolt it back together and paint the whole exterior at once. Is that outdated thinking?
This is more important if you are painting metallic or pearl paints than solid colors. It's also cheap insurance that the panels are all the same, but not absolutely necessary. Weather and paint mix can come into play, but if the paint is from the same batch, and mixed really well, there shouldn't be much of a difference on a solid color.

Camaroguy 02-01-2017 04:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by coreyjhen (Post 7845063)
It's looking great. I have a question, though: Why are you painting it in pieces? Obviously, your dad and his crew are pros and know what they're doing, but I was always told to do the jambs and hidden areas, then bolt it back together and paint the whole exterior at once. Is that outdated thinking?
No, not outdated at all. My dad prefers to paint in pieces like this when he can. It is a lot less taxing on him (he will be 70 this year and has been in the game a loooooong time) and he ends up with better quality.

However, when painting metallic, you really have to have it fully assembled in order for it to look right. The paint on this truck has no metallic.

Camaroguy 02-01-2017 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 7844966)
Not yet, I'm still rehabbing me knee from the surgery I had at the end of November. Dr. says no kneeling or squatting yet so its a little hard to get any work done at the moment. Hopefully soon though.
Well hang in there, man. Can't wait to see some updates.

Camaroguy 02-01-2017 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by knomadd (Post 7845096)
The paint looks good! :metal: Can't wait to see more progress pics.




This is more important if you are painting metallic or pearl paints than solid colors. It's also cheap insurance that the panels are all the same, but not absolutely necessary. Weather and paint mix can come into play, but if the paint is from the same batch, and mixed really well, there shouldn't be much of a difference on a solid color.
Thanks for the compliment. Your truck is killer! I checked out the build on it a few weeks ago. I really like that color and may consider doing something similar on my personal c10 when I am ready to paint it in a couple of years (my son is going to be a lucky boy).

Also, I responded to the above question as well before I saw your answer.

Camaroguy 02-01-2017 04:27 PM
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I didn't take any new pics today, but I managed to get the latch assemblies installed in the doors. The fenders, grille, and upper wiper valance are going into primer this afternoon.

MMcMasters 02-01-2017 04:29 PM
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Great work, the paint looks perfect!!

Camaroguy 02-01-2017 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MMcMasters (Post 7845397)
Great work, the paint looks perfect!!
Thank you, sir.

Camaroguy 02-02-2017 03:46 PM
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Today we finished getting the doors aligned properly. The weatherstripping is still very tight but the gaps are great.

Camaroguy 02-02-2017 03:50 PM
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We also got the white sprayed on the front of the fenders. We aren't running the trim on the face of the fenders/hood so we cut the line where it ties in with the grille. I think the blue will be sprayed tomorrow or Monday.

The inner fenders should be back from powder coating this afternoon so the front should start going together early next week.

I also totaled the receipts today and ball-parked what we have left to buy. Yikes!

72_swb 02-02-2017 04:01 PM
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looking awesome. Yeah quit adding them tickets up lol.

It took a couple months for my door weather stripping to take shape.

looks great again.

enduroride 02-02-2017 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaroguy (Post 7846366)
We also got the white sprayed on the front of the fenders. We aren't running the trim on the face of the fenders/hood so we cut the line where it ties in with the grille. I think the blue will be sprayed tomorrow or Monday.

The inner fenders should be back from powder coating this afternoon so the front should start going together early next week.

I also totaled the receipts today and ball-parked what we have left to buy. Yikes!
Just throw the receipts in the trash !!! You'll be a lot better off !

Camaroguy 02-02-2017 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 72_swb (Post 7846372)
looking awesome. Yeah quit adding them tickets up lol.

It took a couple months for my door weather stripping to take shape.

looks great again.
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Originally Posted by enduroride (Post 7846401)
Just throw the receipts in the trash !!! You'll be a lot better off !
Hahaha! While normally I would agree with the both of you, unfortunately we aren't keeping this truck.

builtbyKane 02-03-2017 09:39 PM
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Great progress so far. I am building an extremely similar truck right now for resale infact it's almost disturbing how close our tastes are. Talking about receipts I hear ya. Still have interior, trim, bumpers, glass, paint, and in the number is staggering.

Camaroguy 02-03-2017 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by builtbyKane (Post 7847779)
Great progress so far. I am building an extremely similar truck right now for resale infact it's almost disturbing how close our tastes are. Talking about receipts I hear ya. Still have interior, trim, bumpers, glass, paint, and in the number is staggering.
Do you have a build thread going? I'd love to check it out.

builtbyKane 02-04-2017 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaroguy (Post 7847796)
Do you have a build thread going? I'd love to check it out.
Not for this one. But I might start one when I get my parts back from powder coat and start assembling.

Camaroguy 02-06-2017 03:57 PM
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The front fenders are in paint and are currently being color sanded and buffed. They came out great as well. Hoping to have them installed today or tomorrow. We also got the new Dirty Dingo AC bracket and pump installed. I will take pictures of this if tomorrow if I remember. Fantastic product!

Camaroguy 02-06-2017 08:16 PM
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Passenger side fender is on.

builtbyKane 02-06-2017 08:21 PM
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Did you have to do any gap work on the new fenders? Especially to the new hood. Paint looks great by the way.

Camaroguy 02-06-2017 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by builtbyKane (Post 7850573)
Did you have to do any gap work on the new fenders? Especially to the new hood. Paint looks great by the way.
We had to do a little trimming around the inside of the fenders where they mate up with the radiator support. We are using an original hood and it's a little rough so we will make it fit the fenders. We haven't even touched it yet though.

Camaroguy 02-07-2017 03:32 PM
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Attached are the pictures of the Dirty Dingo AC bracket. As I said in a previous post, quality product.

Camaroguy 02-07-2017 03:34 PM
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Today we got the passenger side fender on and aligned. Also in the picture are the new inner fenders. We did have the inner fenders powder coated to match the radiator support.

GAc10boy 02-07-2017 04:24 PM
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That blue really pops. Looks great!

Bennett68C10 02-07-2017 05:25 PM
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I love this truck more and more every time I see it!

MMcMasters 02-07-2017 05:52 PM
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you are making it look easy

Camaroguy 02-07-2017 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MMcMasters (Post 7851487)
you are making it look easy
Hahaha, thank you but I'm just a guy who knows a guy.


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