Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Stocker** · 10-22-2018, 09:59 PM

It's been a very long time coming. There have been a multitude of problems, and some of them kept coming back to haunt me after I thought they were fixed.
So I wasn't too surprised when I headed out this morning for a 1-hour trip to the body shop. No heat!

I suspect the water control valve is bad again (second new one, NAPA's finest) but we made it.

Got some rust issues to attend to (naturally) and paint, and a bunch of rubber parts including window channels & weatherstrip to be replaced.
Could take 2 to 3 months and I'm sure gonna miss the old warhorse. Can't wait to see her in her shiny new skin!

**jocko** · 10-22-2018, 10:43 PM

Can't wait to see it! You need to get the heater fixed, because when you drive home, it's gonna be very cool.

**72 tigger** · 10-23-2018, 05:54 AM

Sounds like it’ll be nice when you’re done- post some pics of the progress if you can

**special-K** · 10-23-2018, 07:56 AM

So the day has come. It will be wonderful to see all freshened. Going to be a real nice feeling getting back at the wheel, no glass rattles and the scent of new paint. I love it!

Not sure how I even remember that, been so long. I am wanting to park and get into my '72 to give it back some love. Just need another truck first. I did just want to do the rockers, patch paint, and window seals. But the dented passenger fender (over 10 years now), original interior paint looking rough, hood paint keeps popping off, Driver door now has mirror damage, and smoked out windsheild has me wanting to do a full cosmetic. Other than that, reseal every stinkin' thing that has a seal in the drivetrain.

Warrens69GMC · 10-23-2018, 09:16 AM

Pictures of the Before?

**Stocker** · 10-23-2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Pictures of the Before?

Only a few from a couple years ago when I replaced the wheels & tires. Link to that thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...321961&page=45

If you look closely at the first pic, you can see rust bubbling under the paint on the fender behind the tire. The rocker panels are toast and there's perforation in the floor. There's a small tear in the lower pass. bed side. Other than that, and a lot of missing clear coat, she's pristine!

The shop told me they take before / during / after pics & put 'em on a CD so I should have something to post later on.

**HO455** · 10-23-2018, 10:13 PM

Good to hear that your off to shiny town. Now you'll have to put up with all them folks complimenting your truck.

Are you going back green? (Fingers crossed)

**Stocker** · 10-23-2018, 11:28 PM

Yes sir, same colors it had when it left the Fremont factory in August 1971. Gonna be clearcoated this time, though.

Matter of fact, even with crappy paint and a bit of rust, she got compliments. And everyone either owned one or was related to someone who owned one!

**HO455** · 10-24-2018, 01:06 PM

Sweet!!!! Now you will have all the folks in the "Just love the color! What kind of car is that?" crowd in your group of admirers.

10-22-2018, 09:59 PM	#1
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! It's been a very long time coming. There have been a multitude of problems, and some of them kept coming back to haunt me after I thought they were fixed. So I wasn't too surprised when I headed out this morning for a 1-hour trip to the body shop. No heat! I suspect the water control valve is bad again (second new one, NAPA's finest) but we made it. Got some rust issues to attend to (naturally) and paint, and a bunch of rubber parts including window channels & weatherstrip to be replaced. Could take 2 to 3 months and I'm sure gonna miss the old warhorse. Can't wait to see her in her shiny new skin! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-22-2018, 10:43 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! Can't wait to see it! You need to get the heater fixed, because when you drive home, it's gonna be very cool.

10-23-2018, 05:54 AM	#3
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! Sounds like it’ll be nice when you’re done- post some pics of the progress if you can

10-23-2018, 07:56 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! So the day has come. It will be wonderful to see all freshened. Going to be a real nice feeling getting back at the wheel, no glass rattles and the scent of new paint. I love it! Not sure how I even remember that, been so long. I am wanting to park and get into my '72 to give it back some love. Just need another truck first. I did just want to do the rockers, patch paint, and window seals. But the dented passenger fender (over 10 years now), original interior paint looking rough, hood paint keeps popping off, Driver door now has mirror damage, and smoked out windsheild has me wanting to do a full cosmetic. Other than that, reseal every stinkin' thing that has a seal in the drivetrain. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-23-2018, 09:16 AM	#5
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! Pictures of the Before?

10-23-2018, 10:13 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,804	Re: Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! Good to hear that your off to shiny town. Now you'll have to put up with all them folks complimenting your truck. Are you going back green? (Fingers crossed) __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-23-2018, 11:28 PM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! Yes sir, same colors it had when it left the Fremont factory in August 1971. Gonna be clearcoated this time, though. Matter of fact, even with crappy paint and a bit of rust, she got compliments. And everyone either owned one or was related to someone who owned one! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-24-2018, 01:06 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,804	Re: Off to Paint Prison -- Finally! Sweet!!!! Now you will have all the folks in the "Just love the color! What kind of car is that?" crowd in your group of admirers. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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