72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal

[PD1292]

Thanks guys, I have put the doors back on and will shim it and tighten her down. Thanks for the comments and advise
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[pd1219]

Ok I am back, something happened with my original password and could not get back on to my original user name. I had to update to this user name so here are some updates. Doing several little things and was working on the hood but as the body man said this hood is like starting with a sack of potatoes. I tried for a long time to get it strait but finally just ordered a hood for it. doors, tail gate, and cowl, along with many other small parts have been ready to paint for a while, so as soon as I can test fit the hood ill set up the garage paint booth and paint it all. also got the windshield in, with the chrome trim.

[pd1219]

Test fit the hood. It fits well. getting other items ready for paint, and hopefully will not be too much longer before we have it all the same color

[Treachera]

Originally Posted by pd1219

Test fit the hood. It fits well. getting other items ready for paint, and hopefully will not be too much longer before we have it all the same color

Hey, man! Love the hood. I was on starting to get the urge to cut corners on my own build, but you've inspired me with your truck. Great Job on the build so far.

[pd1219]

Originally Posted by Treachera

Hey, man! Love the hood. I was on starting to get the urge to cut corners on my own build, but you've inspired me with your truck. Great Job on the build so far.

Thanks, can't tell you how many times I wanted to cut corners but it will hopefully pay off in the end, thanks for the encouragement. Wet sanded the cowling last night one more piece closer to paint

[pd1219]

I set up the garage paint booth again, so I could paint the rest of the items. The paint booth consists of two full frames which were made from 1/4 inch angle iron. the frame on the left (looking from the outside) has 9 frames made to fit paint booth filters. The one on the right has on large opening which a large fan (about 4ft) is placed up against it. I duct tape the entire perimeter of the frame and around the fan to seal any cracks.

[pd1219]

I added many lights in the garage to make the room as bright as possible. I plumbed some air from the compressor in the shop and added another air/water filter in to manage the air prior to it getting to the gun.

I also hung some 1 1/2 inch square tubing from the ceiling with straps to hold all my items I wanted to paint and then hung the parts by wires.

[pd1219]

Then I began to paint after cleaning the room one more time. here are some results.

Also I missed a dent on the door. oops!. at least it is on the inside..

[pd1219]

Then came the task of putting the parts back on without damaging the fresh paint job. The drivers side door was the hardest, I finally had to loosen the front body mount and shim it up a bit so the gap between the fender and the door would match. I could not even get the bottom bolt to go in the hole at the bottom back of the fender without the shim.

[BruthaMan]

Coming along nice, Barry! That door gap looks good and the paint looks fantastic!

If you ever need a hand, you know where I live!

[pd1219]

Thanks bruthaman, one more shot of the hood on and y'all will be caught up.

[Xeen]

Beautiful Jimmy!
Very nice work you should be proud of yourself.

[Heylookitsdylan]

Good lord, talk about rags to riches! She's beautiful!!!

[pd1219]

Thanks for the comments. Here are some better pictures out side the shop. Still trying to find all the parts i stashed some where in my shop. I hate when i cant find something i know i have.

[BruthaMan]

Hey Barry,

Hope you are doing well. We made it to our new home early this morning. Sue and I so grateful for the help with putting the truck back together.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7224634

Truck drove great, no issues on the trip. Will miss you.

Wade

[pd1219]

Hey Wade, no thanks necessary. Glad to help when I can. Glad you made it and God bless. On another note I was able to work security shifts at the boat races this week end, you should have seen some of those drag boats, i think you would have liked it. Any way. Call if you need something. Barry.