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Tim240Z · 08-18-2011, 10:14 AM

When I bought this truck a couple of years ago, it had large cracks in the paint on the rear 1/4 panels where someone had fixed some damage with filler, but no metal work, so the filler cracked, which then cracked and flaked the paint. Also, there was rust in the floors, front and rear of the rear wheel wells, a split in the sheet metal on the rear corner (tail light area), and rust around the top of the windshield frame ("luckily" the windshield was cracked and needed to be replaced, otherwise I would never had seen the rust. I caught it just in time).
Anyways, after several patch panels welded in and lots of filling, sanding, filling, sanding, priming, sanding, priming, sanding....it is done. I also added white to the "C" pillar and top of hatch, which was painted all red before.
Well, the results are "OK" at best. Probably as good as can be expected when painting in the driveway under a tarp. Certainly better than the cracked paint and peeling clearcoat that was there before......
Here are some pics:

Before the paint, you can see all the clear on the hood flaking:

During the bodywork phase:

After the primer:

....And after the paint:

Tim

salvo · 08-18-2011, 10:34 AM

Looking very good!

vectorit · 08-18-2011, 11:03 AM

Very nice!

Can't wait to see more progress pics!

**paul mora** · 08-18-2011, 01:20 PM

Looks great you are moving faster then I am maybe I should contract you to paint mine at your new paint booth
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BB72CHEVKT · 08-19-2011, 07:56 AM

looks good

zac · 08-19-2011, 09:34 AM

Very nice work. I like it when people just go for it. I think too often we get wrapped up in not having the ideal work space, the ultimate tools, etc. I put a new engine in my burb this summer in what used to be a tobacco greenhouse, and last summer I spent a few days working under my truck on an old piece of plywood in our gravel driveway. Spend more time keeping these trucks on the road and less worrying about the "ideal" conditions to come along. It will never happen.

Your paint job looks great to me. I just hope I can do a job that nice in my greenhouse.

C20-67_N_MO · 08-19-2011, 01:18 PM

Very cool 'burb!

Keep us updated as this is a very cool project.

Also noticed you have added a fuel door, is that difficult to do?

Tim240Z · 08-19-2011, 02:28 PM

Sorry, I did not add it. It was on the truck when I bought it....I just assumed that it was factory, but I have not seen another, so maybe not. It just bolts to what appear to be factory holes in the filler opening.....I can take some close up photos if you like?
I am away from home for the weekend, so I can't do it until Sunday.
Before I left, I got everything back on, except for the windshield and rear hatch (need to buy some new hatch hinge seals first). I also have to but off the front tow hitch receiver so that I can mount the new bumper (old one had a cut out for the hitch). The grill and moldings are all on.
I figure one more afternoon of work and she will ready for action...then I can pull her into the sun and get a real idea of how good, or bad, the paint job is.....

kikkegek · 08-19-2011, 03:11 PM

nice! my buddy has a yellow and white 72, so subscribing! great build!

gearheads78 · 08-19-2011, 03:17 PM

looks good

Average Joe · 08-19-2011, 03:54 PM

Looks great. Any idear how much money you have invested in the paint job? The last car I painted was my dads 71 lemans and that was 12 years ago. I hear paint (much like everything else has gone up.) -Brian

Tim240Z · 08-20-2011, 06:04 PM

I have all the receipts for the paint and supplies, which I can tally up, but off the cuff, I think for the paint (no clear, I used single stage), primer, filler, sand paper and cleaning solvents and several rolls of masking tape, I think I sent somewhere in the 400-500 range. Obviously that takes into account that I already own DA sander, block sanders and spray guns..
Tim

dougo · 08-21-2011, 10:16 AM

wow, looks great! Great pics & nice work!

rjsdad · 08-21-2011, 06:01 PM

Very beautiful.

rondog4416 · 08-21-2011, 06:22 PM

Sweet burb !!!!!!!
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**70cst** · 08-21-2011, 07:32 PM

Nice job

rocknss · 08-22-2011, 07:43 PM

Cool color combo!!

Tim240Z · 08-22-2011, 09:37 PM

Posted this in the wrong post (fiberglass hatch), here is where it should have gone!

Some updated pictures. I got the rest of the front end back together and the hatch on. Just need to buy a couple of clips for the hatch molding and the driver door molding, install the new windshield and hatch glass, and the cowl, and should be done.

DINS 1 · 08-23-2011, 08:15 PM

is that red the factory dark red?

Tim240Z · 08-23-2011, 08:55 PM

I doubt it. The truck used to be orange/white, then the PO painted it. I tried to match as much as possible, but it came out a little lighter and slightly more metallic.
Tim

DINS 1 · 08-24-2011, 06:38 PM

i like the color.

Tim240Z · 08-26-2011, 07:29 PM

Final pics. All put together except for the door panels inside.....

Have not done any color sanding or buffing, it needs it, but I don't think that I will go that far.....

kikkegek · 08-27-2011, 07:57 AM

very nice! love the red!

Mt Man Chad · 09-06-2011, 03:11 PM

Looking good!
White size tires you have on that thing.

Tim240Z · 09-06-2011, 04:44 PM

245/70 17 BFG Rugged Trail. Got a smoking deal from a guy on CL that took them off his Dodge Ram after only 1700miles from new (he replaced rims/tires) for $100 for all 4!

08-18-2011, 10:14 AM	#1
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Just finished painting the Burb When I bought this truck a couple of years ago, it had large cracks in the paint on the rear 1/4 panels where someone had fixed some damage with filler, but no metal work, so the filler cracked, which then cracked and flaked the paint. Also, there was rust in the floors, front and rear of the rear wheel wells, a split in the sheet metal on the rear corner (tail light area), and rust around the top of the windshield frame ("luckily" the windshield was cracked and needed to be replaced, otherwise I would never had seen the rust. I caught it just in time). Anyways, after several patch panels welded in and lots of filling, sanding, filling, sanding, priming, sanding, priming, sanding....it is done. I also added white to the "C" pillar and top of hatch, which was painted all red before. Well, the results are "OK" at best. Probably as good as can be expected when painting in the driveway under a tarp. Certainly better than the cracked paint and peeling clearcoat that was there before...... Here are some pics: Before the paint, you can see all the clear on the hood flaking: During the bodywork phase: After the primer: ....And after the paint: Tim __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

08-18-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
salvo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 71	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Looking very good! __________________ Scott S 54 Chevy Pick-Up 71 Chevy Suburban 76 FJ40 LandCruiser - 454, TH350, NP205, Ford 9" 98 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins

08-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Very nice! Can't wait to see more progress pics! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-18-2011, 01:20 PM	#4
paul mora Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: huntington beach california Posts: 975	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Looks great you are moving faster then I am maybe I should contract you to paint mine at your new paint booth Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Pulatoy

08-19-2011, 07:56 AM	#5
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Just finished painting the Burb looks good __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

08-19-2011, 09:34 AM	#6
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Very nice work. I like it when people just go for it. I think too often we get wrapped up in not having the ideal work space, the ultimate tools, etc. I put a new engine in my burb this summer in what used to be a tobacco greenhouse, and last summer I spent a few days working under my truck on an old piece of plywood in our gravel driveway. Spend more time keeping these trucks on the road and less worrying about the "ideal" conditions to come along. It will never happen. Your paint job looks great to me. I just hope I can do a job that nice in my greenhouse.

08-19-2011, 01:18 PM	#7
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Very cool 'burb! Keep us updated as this is a very cool project. Also noticed you have added a fuel door, is that difficult to do? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

08-19-2011, 02:28 PM	#8
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Sorry, I did not add it. It was on the truck when I bought it....I just assumed that it was factory, but I have not seen another, so maybe not. It just bolts to what appear to be factory holes in the filler opening.....I can take some close up photos if you like? I am away from home for the weekend, so I can't do it until Sunday. Before I left, I got everything back on, except for the windshield and rear hatch (need to buy some new hatch hinge seals first). I also have to but off the front tow hitch receiver so that I can mount the new bumper (old one had a cut out for the hitch). The grill and moldings are all on. I figure one more afternoon of work and she will ready for action...then I can pull her into the sun and get a real idea of how good, or bad, the paint job is..... __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

08-19-2011, 03:11 PM	#9
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Just finished painting the Burb nice! my buddy has a yellow and white 72, so subscribing! great build! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

08-19-2011, 03:17 PM	#10
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: Just finished painting the Burb looks good

08-19-2011, 03:54 PM	#11
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Looks great. Any idear how much money you have invested in the paint job? The last car I painted was my dads 71 lemans and that was 12 years ago. I hear paint (much like everything else has gone up.) -Brian

08-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#12
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Re: Just finished painting the Burb I have all the receipts for the paint and supplies, which I can tally up, but off the cuff, I think for the paint (no clear, I used single stage), primer, filler, sand paper and cleaning solvents and several rolls of masking tape, I think I sent somewhere in the 400-500 range. Obviously that takes into account that I already own DA sander, block sanders and spray guns.. Tim __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

08-21-2011, 10:16 AM	#13
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Just finished painting the Burb wow, looks great! Great pics & nice work! __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

08-21-2011, 06:01 PM	#14
rjsdad Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St. Paul, Ore. Posts: 145	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Very beautiful.

08-21-2011, 06:22 PM	#15
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Sweet burb !!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device



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08-21-2011, 07:32 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Nice job __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-22-2011, 07:43 PM	#17
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Cool color combo!!

08-22-2011, 09:37 PM	#18
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Posted this in the wrong post (fiberglass hatch), here is where it should have gone! Some updated pictures. I got the rest of the front end back together and the hatch on. Just need to buy a couple of clips for the hatch molding and the driver door molding, install the new windshield and hatch glass, and the cowl, and should be done. __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

08-23-2011, 08:15 PM	#19
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Just finished painting the Burb is that red the factory dark red? __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

08-23-2011, 08:55 PM	#20
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Re: Just finished painting the Burb I doubt it. The truck used to be orange/white, then the PO painted it. I tried to match as much as possible, but it came out a little lighter and slightly more metallic. Tim __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

08-24-2011, 06:38 PM	#21
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Just finished painting the Burb i like the color. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

08-26-2011, 07:29 PM	#22
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Final pics. All put together except for the door panels inside..... Have not done any color sanding or buffing, it needs it, but I don't think that I will go that far..... __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

08-27-2011, 07:57 AM	#23
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Just finished painting the Burb very nice! love the red! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

09-06-2011, 03:11 PM	#24
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Just finished painting the Burb Looking good! White size tires you have on that thing. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

09-06-2011, 04:44 PM	#25
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Re: Just finished painting the Burb 245/70 17 BFG Rugged Trail. Got a smoking deal from a guy on CL that took them off his Dodge Ram after only 1700miles from new (he replaced rims/tires) for $100 for all 4! __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

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