57 Truck build

[87Lowrider]

Looking Good!!

[62 Barnfind]

Finally got done with the first blocking and filling the low spots. This stuff is a lot harder than the other primer I used but it really flattens out. Hopefully this weekend I can get the second coat on so I can take the front end off to body work the inner fenders and the inside of the fenders. Then back together for round 2 of blocking.

[dsraven]

wet sanding really helps if using a hard primer or one that gums up the paper fast. just remember to chNGE THE WATER lot and especially when you change grit so you don't pick up grit from the bucket. a hand pump sprayer works well too but can fatigue the pump hand pretty fast if doing an all nighter. I use an office eraser for the small corners and areas where a normal block doesn't fit, they can be cut or profile shped as needed. I have a set of dura block sanders with different shapes that work really well. I also have a long board made from a piece of 3 4 plywood for the long flats, it doesn't conform to the slow shapes so those parts come out razer straight.

[dsraven]

using a couple different colors of primer helps because you can stagger the coats, one dark one light, then when sanding you know when you are through a coat and need to stop sanding that spot

[62 Barnfind]

Thanks for the info on the differs colors of primer. I didn’t think of that. I have a set of dura blocks and big king blocks for my sanding/ blocking. I’m looking into linear blocking tools for the final sand. I just forgot on how much work it is to get it straight!

[62 Barnfind]

Haven’t posted in a a while. Been busy with metal and body work. Spent this morning trying to get aftermarket bed sides to fit the wood. The rear holes were off on the rear support and the left side angle bracket was welded too low to so no wood would slid in. I called the company to tell them that they have a quality control problem they were surprised. They told me that no one ever has problems with their parts. Now I just have to finish the bed modifications. Like adding tubs, cover end caps and shave the stake pocket holes.

[Jason 56]

Progress looks great. Keep the pictures coming!

[daveshilling]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

I called the company to tell them that they have a quality control problem they were surprised. They told me that no one ever has problems with their parts.

That means they won't be doing anything about it and they think you're the problem

Nice progress!

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by daveshilling

That means they won't be doing anything about it and they think you're the problem

Nice progress!

I agree. That’s why I stared making it work. Thanks for the support!