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Looks good. This was a good choice in wheels for that blue.
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Still not done with rust repair, don't know how I missed this on the bed.
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...173B1B6116.jpg Riveted the roll pan on http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...96D7D16B_1.jpg Bedsides sanded, scrapes and scars gone. Ready for primer after rust is fixed. Picking up a new front piece for the bed tomorrow. The PO actually used the bed for what it was intended for and it was pretty beat up. http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...437D0840_1.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...AE5224AF_1.jpg Getting so close! |
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You are coming right along. If I can give a hint, take those nice new wheels and tires off until painted buffed and cleaned. Just wet sanding mud will be a pain to clean off of them. When you are ready to paint I would jack the truck up a foot and remove the front tires it will make painting the rockers and lower areas much easier. A 3 ft. ladder will let you reach the roof easy enough, or just stand on the frame behind the cab. I am assuming you are going to paint the cab and bed separately.
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I would paint them separate. Or at least have a space wide enough to work between the cab and the bed front panel. That way you can spray the entire truck at once and not have to worry with rough overspray on the front of the bed or the back of the cab.
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First complete paint would be easier by doing one half at a time. You will want to paint the rear fenders off the bed too as it is real tricky getting between fender top and bed rails.
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When painting a metallic color you can get away with painting parts that join at different angles without color match issues as long as it is coming from the same mix . It is when you paint two adjoining panels such as a door and fender that you can sometimes have a difference due to spraying conditions. It you look at any vehicle you will notice the top and side look lighter or darker from the way the light reflects.
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Well I made a minor mistake mistake today. I went To shave my stake pockets and got one done then realized I need them open to assemble my latches... So I had to tear it all apart. Luckily I only did one. But I'll just leave them open. Super embarrassing.
Got a lot done though. Got some rail plates welded in, a new headboard, and fixed the rust on the side of the bed. http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...021F182AE5.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...A4C3CEFE7B.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...202474EC70.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...960CAD2E83.jpg |
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Keep at it.
One word of advise I have for you from the last pictures. The masking on the bed floor is all loose and this can cause you problems when you spray paint and clear. Its not too bad when doing primer and all, but the loose folds can trap dust and dry paint. When you are shooting the color and clear, keep your masking tight and any seams or folds taped down. This keeps from having pockets that dry overspray can land and then get kicked back up when air passes over the area when spraying the next coat. |
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This is the best thread I've seen about the painting process. A lot of practical advice coming from guys with experience and a guy willing to learn and not being offended by being given advice. I've learned a bunch. Thanks!
Truck is coming together nicely and will be very cool to drive. You have good endurance and it is going to pay off. |
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I'm becoming very pleased with how my body work is turning out. I'm wet sanding all my primer, seal some areas and my deadline is the 21st to begin painting.
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Are you sealing now? If so you will need to sand that too. I usually spray sealer an hr. before color and so need to sand.
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The most important thing is to just follow the directions on the product. Some vary but painting is no place for home chemistry. They do sometimes list spray pressures low to pass VOC laws.
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One more picture before it gets painted. Test fit to Make sure the bed and fenders fit between the new tires and wheels. My body work and sanding job is done, finally! I have everything ready to go, so after work the next couple days I will shoot the truck on Sunday. Next time you see it it'll be blue!
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Awesome progress, your body work turned out very nice!
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I like the blue!
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Very nice ,That's a lot of painting at one time you must have a tired arm. But then when I was your age I was painting BIG trucks. Sprayed 6 gallons one day.
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That looks like it came out real nice.
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Very nice!
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paint looks good. I like the color.
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REALLY nice!!!
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Thanks guys, pretty pleased on how this turned out! Can't wait to get the pieces all put back together.
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Very nice work. For your first time the pictures look great. You should be very proud!
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More than likely I'll post more later tonight but I just wanted to share the beginning of me putting it together!
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Photo bomb
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...9EA3DC949E.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...A34F326C58.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...D4136DD91F.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...E089270430.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...4FE23EE8E6.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...4C47D589A4.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...C1DCC8D955.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...B519750363.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...566B63C612.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...C1DCC8D955.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...4134FB00CE.jpg http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...387514C95F.jpg I'm getting really close! |
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Great work bud!
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Nice work! The blue turned out excellent!
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Awesome!!!!!!
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Man I sure do love that blue! And I'm a big sucker for wood in the beds of any ole trucks. Keep truckin brother!
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Awesome truck man excellent work! paint turned out great. I really like the color also.
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Truck is turning out very nice! The bed wood finish works perfect with the blue on the truck.
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Thanks everyone else, means a lot! |
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