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**N2TRUX** · 10-31-2006, 08:52 PM

It looks so much better all one color. Despite some of the flaws you described, it's still a huge improvement...

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2006, 09:10 PM

Brad, and anyone else lookin to do this in a eco-sensitive area... the smell will travel, so if you don't have a paint booth... hope your neighbors won't rat you out. EPA fines can be a b!tch.

Cheesewagon · 10-31-2006, 09:19 PM

Hey Andy looks real nice.

I think you need to put your GMC tailgate on it to give it that "finished" look.

Latter buddy.

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2006, 09:26 PM

LOL... I know. I was thinking that as I painted this gate. This one is so craptastic it isn't even funny. The skin is almost an inch from the frame in a few places!!!
How much saw dust you got on the GMC gate now?

Cheesewagon · 10-31-2006, 09:46 PM

No more sawdust. I clean out my back shed and put it in there for now. Seems like I have soo much more room around here since I'm single again.

Latter Tom

Midlothian Electric · 10-31-2006, 09:48 PM

thanks for the details, I have been wondering how I can get some paint on my truck, just so I can drive it.

**Palf70Step** · 10-31-2006, 09:49 PM

Looks real good Andy. Made that Longhorn really come together. Doesn't even look like the same truck.

Congrats

weasel29gm · 10-31-2006, 09:56 PM

Andy, very good job bud!!!!!!!!!! The old girl looks good!!!!!!!!!

Ram-Man · 10-31-2006, 10:06 PM

all the rules were broken that I learned in body school back in 1989-1991, but I didn't stay in the trade anyway. Great budget paint job.

phantom dually · 10-31-2006, 10:10 PM

looks alot better

Texasdeere · 10-31-2006, 10:18 PM

I like it! I have been thinking about doing this to my 72 so I can drive it some. When I bought the truck it had already been sanded inside and out so for now it stays inside the barn.

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

...Doesn't even look like the same truck.

Dude, the funny thing... there isn't much above the frame that was there when i got it. Sheet metal wise... a door and the cab is all that's left of the original truck. The whole interior has been swapped, the engine, hell, I did that twice, and another engine swap coming up... rims and tires...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram-Man

all the rules were broken that I learned in body school back in 1989-1991, but I didn't stay in the trade anyway. Great budget paint job.

91 - 93 for me... I didn't break ALL the rules.

chipflyer · 10-31-2006, 10:27 PM

Nothing wrong with that, it looks pretty good.

chipflyer · 10-31-2006, 10:28 PM

Nothing wrong with that, it looks pretty good.

Jeff

Aarons72s · 10-31-2006, 11:23 PM

Looks great andy.

I think you can put regular paint over it after sealing it. Heck if big blue 72 shot urethane clear over it then i would say yes. The way I see it if you can paint over lacquer than you can paint over anything.
Aaron

**Canadian694x4** · 11-01-2006, 12:02 AM

Well Done Man! Great Budget Paint Job, Great Post.

beater69 · 11-01-2006, 01:25 AM

Very encouraging, I'm planning on doing the same thing. 2 quarts?? that is a lot less than I was planning. This stuff has great coverage. That wasn't the inside of the bed too was it? Your right, it doesn't look good but it does look better

just kidding. I'm in the same boat, all one color would make me happy too. Thanks for all the details.

hotrod 80 · 11-01-2006, 01:48 AM

cdowns can you give us the lowdown on the hardener and reducer. I have rolled on some paint in sections and it seems soft . It already got scratched by the lawn mower handle .

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2006, 05:09 AM

I woulda liked one or two more coats, so 2 quarts is only what I went through... not a recomendation. And your observations were right, that didn't include in the bed. I need to POR the inside of the bed, and then paint it.

cdowns · 11-01-2006, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod 80

cdowns can you give us the lowdown on the hardener and reducer. I have rolled on some paint in sections and it seems soft . It already got scratched by the lawn mower handle .

i just use acryilic enamel reducer 20-25% and about 5-10% wetlook hardner// i usually use hot temp reducer cause its always hot here but you match reducer to your temp// and if you want a little extra you can shoot rustoleum clear over it but you've got to spray that within a few hours of the color coat

shifty · 11-01-2006, 09:29 AM

About time

Looks hellaciously better. I love it!

Alvin · 11-01-2006, 10:19 AM

Wow Andy, that looks nice! Glad you got back to having a flat black truck again. I haven't made much progress on mine. A little shift in priorities for right now. So are we gonna have an Ohio meet in the spring?

flatbedchev · 11-01-2006, 11:24 AM

Looks real nice Andy. But I'm very partial to suede finishes. Now you need to flames it out or scallop it for that ol skool finished look. Oh and some real cool pinstriping too

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2006, 03:55 PM

scallops have crossed my mind.
ohio meet... man, if I had the place, we'd have a monthly meet. I have no clue when/where ... or even IF it'll happen again.

1LoC10 · 11-01-2006, 03:56 PM

looking good... an old truck can pull over a not so great paint job and get a way with it... but it looks like you did a good job from here

10-31-2006, 08:52 PM	#26
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10-31-2006, 09:10 PM	#27
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Brad, and anyone else lookin to do this in a eco-sensitive area... the smell will travel, so if you don't have a paint booth... hope your neighbors won't rat you out. EPA fines can be a b!tch.

10-31-2006, 09:19 PM	#28
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Hey Andy looks real nice. I think you need to put your GMC tailgate on it to give it that "finished" look. Latter buddy. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

10-31-2006, 09:26 PM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl LOL... I know. I was thinking that as I painted this gate. This one is so craptastic it isn't even funny. The skin is almost an inch from the frame in a few places!!! How much saw dust you got on the GMC gate now?

10-31-2006, 09:46 PM	#30
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl No more sawdust. I clean out my back shed and put it in there for now. Seems like I have soo much more room around here since I'm single again. Latter Tom __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

10-31-2006, 09:48 PM	#31
Midlothian Electric Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 50	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl thanks for the details, I have been wondering how I can get some paint on my truck, just so I can drive it. __________________ Quenton Lee Midlothian Electric Comapny Inc. Electrical Contractors Since 1965

10-31-2006, 09:49 PM	#32
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,672	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Looks real good Andy. Made that Longhorn really come together. Doesn't even look like the same truck. Congrats __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-31-2006, 09:56 PM	#33
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Andy, very good job bud!!!!!!!!!! The old girl looks good!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-31-2006, 10:06 PM	#34
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl all the rules were broken that I learned in body school back in 1989-1991, but I didn't stay in the trade anyway. Great budget paint job.

10-31-2006, 10:10 PM	#35
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10-31-2006, 10:18 PM	#36
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl I like it! I have been thinking about doing this to my 72 so I can drive it some. When I bought the truck it had already been sanded inside and out so for now it stays inside the barn. Attached Images

10-31-2006, 10:27 PM	#38
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Nothing wrong with that, it looks pretty good. __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

10-31-2006, 10:28 PM	#39
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Nothing wrong with that, it looks pretty good. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

10-31-2006, 11:23 PM	#40
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Looks great andy. I think you can put regular paint over it after sealing it. Heck if big blue 72 shot urethane clear over it then i would say yes. The way I see it if you can paint over lacquer than you can paint over anything. Aaron

11-01-2006, 12:02 AM	#41
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Well Done Man! Great Budget Paint Job, Great Post. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.



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11-01-2006, 01:25 AM	#42
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Very encouraging, I'm planning on doing the same thing. 2 quarts?? that is a lot less than I was planning. This stuff has great coverage. That wasn't the inside of the bed too was it? Your right, it doesn't look good but it does look better just kidding. I'm in the same boat, all one color would make me happy too. Thanks for all the details. __________________ 69 c10 Chevy Long Fleet 350/350 under construction Poor man's disc brake upgrade with HydroBoost from '82 diesel Blazer tank with "John Fabris" stake pocket filler (Genius!)

11-01-2006, 01:48 AM	#43
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl cdowns can you give us the lowdown on the hardener and reducer. I have rolled on some paint in sections and it seems soft . It already got scratched by the lawn mower handle .

11-01-2006, 05:09 AM	#44
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl I woulda liked one or two more coats, so 2 quarts is only what I went through... not a recomendation. And your observations were right, that didn't include in the bed. I need to POR the inside of the bed, and then paint it.

11-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#46
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl About time Looks hellaciously better. I love it! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-01-2006, 10:19 AM	#47
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Wow Andy, that looks nice! Glad you got back to having a flat black truck again. I haven't made much progress on mine. A little shift in priorities for right now. So are we gonna have an Ohio meet in the spring? __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

11-01-2006, 11:24 AM	#48
flatbedchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Flin Flon Manitoba Posts: 327	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl Looks real nice Andy. But I'm very partial to suede finishes. Now you need to flames it out or scallop it for that ol skool finished look. Oh and some real cool pinstriping too

11-01-2006, 03:55 PM	#49
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: back in black... I slopped some paint on the 'ole girl scallops have crossed my mind. ohio meet... man, if I had the place, we'd have a monthly meet. I have no clue when/where ... or even IF it'll happen again.

11-01-2006, 03:56 PM	#50
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