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68 short step · 03-07-2006, 12:25 AM

got it back and it looks good. im gonna prime, paint, clear it...... here are a few pics ill post more as i progress.....

jugernot · 03-07-2006, 12:44 AM

The first time I did my frame I just degreesed, wirebrushed it and hated the my it looked. So I had mine blasted and powder coated. You will be happy with the way it turns out..... I saw your previous post. I liked the way you hauled the frame. I put mine over the top of the cab, left the tail gate closed, which stopped the frame from sliding backwards. I would not recomend this for long trips.

71SWBChevy · 03-07-2006, 12:46 AM

looks good man!

chevy_fatman · 03-07-2006, 08:39 PM

You say sandblasted cab, Where is it?

all I see is the frame, which by the way looks good!

SLIMJIM · 03-07-2006, 08:50 PM

That looks great. Can't wait to get mine done.

SLIMJIM

68 short step · 03-07-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_fatman

You say sandblasted cab, Where is it?

all I see is the frame, which by the way looks good!

you are right.... i didnt even notice....... ment it to be frame....thanks for the correction, and nice comments from yall.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2006, 09:59 PM

72armyswbtruck · 03-07-2006, 10:01 PM

Lookin good

chevy_fatman · 03-07-2006, 10:02 PM

What color you gonna paint it? glossy would make it stand out!

OhioChevy · 03-07-2006, 10:05 PM

Looks good.

68 short step · 03-11-2006, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_fatman

What color you gonna paint it? glossy would make it stand out!

well here ya go

tripleblack · 03-11-2006, 01:36 AM

68 short step, did you sandblast your rear axel/differential and then paint it black or powdercoat? I am about to sandblast and powdercoat my frame and i was wondering if the rear axel can be blasted and powdercoated? I ask because i am not sure exactly what the difference is between powdercoating and painting... thanks for the help. good looking frame by the way.

68 short step · 03-11-2006, 10:49 AM

yes i had the rear axle sandblasted, then i primed/ paint. powdercoating is simular to painting except its painting fine powder on the part then bonding the powder to the part by bakeing it. powdercoating will be easier and less prep work, after its been blasted, althogh i painted mine to give it more of a glossy finish. (dont get me wrong PC will have a nice finish too , but not as glossy as paint/ clear)

*FormerMember* · 03-11-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

yes i had the rear axle sandblasted, then i primed/ paint. powdercoating is simular to painting except its painting fine powder on the part then bonding the powder to the part by bakeing it. powdercoating will be easier and less prep work, after its been blasted, althogh i painted mine to give it more of a glossy finish. (dont get me wrong PC will have a nice finish too , but not as glossy as paint/ clear)

Actually, powdercoat can have a HIGHER gloss content then paint. You can also do clear powdercoat on top.

By baking it on, you can add more gloss.

When you paint, you have to wait for the solvent to cure out in a much longer process, which translates into less gloss.

Sweet72 · 03-11-2006, 11:28 AM

That's real slick man.

68 short step · 03-11-2006, 11:30 AM

hmmmmm.. should of powdercoated it....well back to the sanblaster i go....J/k

krue · 03-11-2006, 11:42 AM

You can actually get powder coat with a mirror finish. go to www.columbiacoatings.com and check any of the super mirror finishes.

Your frame is sweet btw.

*FormerMember* · 03-11-2006, 11:51 AM

Agreed, very slick. Looks a bit like mine, but mine's dustier and has a ton of crap piled on.

68 short step · 03-11-2006, 11:52 AM

that super mirror black is awsome. wish i knew that before paint

70c10swb · 03-11-2006, 12:28 PM

that looks great

i did mine in flat black

krue · 03-11-2006, 01:35 PM

It is purdy ain't it.

*FormerMember* · 03-11-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70c10swb

that looks great

i did mine in flat black

Wow! You actually got stuff done on it?

72armyswbtruck · 03-11-2006, 02:42 PM

Those look good, one question? How much to have a frame sand blasted and powder coated professionally? Just looking for an average

70c10swb · 03-11-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Wow! You actually got stuff done on it?

yep, finaly got the ball rolling

03-07-2006, 12:25 AM	#1
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	update: sandblasted cab got it back and it looks good. im gonna prime, paint, clear it...... here are a few pics ill post more as i progress..... Last edited by 68 short step; 03-07-2006 at 12:25 AM.

03-07-2006, 12:44 AM	#2
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: update: sandblasted cab The first time I did my frame I just degreesed, wirebrushed it and hated the my it looked. So I had mine blasted and powder coated. You will be happy with the way it turns out..... I saw your previous post. I liked the way you hauled the frame. I put mine over the top of the cab, left the tail gate closed, which stopped the frame from sliding backwards. I would not recomend this for long trips. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

03-07-2006, 12:46 AM	#3
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: update: sandblasted cab looks good man! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

03-07-2006, 08:39 PM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: update: sandblasted cab You say sandblasted cab, Where is it? all I see is the frame, which by the way looks good! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-07-2006, 08:50 PM	#5
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: update: sandblasted cab That looks great. Can't wait to get mine done. SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

03-07-2006, 09:59 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: update: sandblasted cab __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-07-2006, 10:01 PM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: update: sandblasted cab Lookin good __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-07-2006, 10:02 PM	#9
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: update: sandblasted cab What color you gonna paint it? glossy would make it stand out! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-07-2006, 10:05 PM	#10
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: update: sandblasted cab Looks good.

03-11-2006, 01:36 AM	#12
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	Re: update: sandblasted cab 68 short step, did you sandblast your rear axel/differential and then paint it black or powdercoat? I am about to sandblast and powdercoat my frame and i was wondering if the rear axel can be blasted and powdercoated? I ask because i am not sure exactly what the difference is between powdercoating and painting... thanks for the help. good looking frame by the way.

03-11-2006, 10:49 AM	#13
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: update: sandblasted cab yes i had the rear axle sandblasted, then i primed/ paint. powdercoating is simular to painting except its painting fine powder on the part then bonding the powder to the part by bakeing it. powdercoating will be easier and less prep work, after its been blasted, althogh i painted mine to give it more of a glossy finish. (dont get me wrong PC will have a nice finish too , but not as glossy as paint/ clear)

03-11-2006, 11:28 AM	#15
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: update: sandblasted cab That's real slick man. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

03-11-2006, 11:30 AM	#16
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: update: sandblasted cab hmmmmm.. should of powdercoated it....well back to the sanblaster i go....J/k

03-11-2006, 11:42 AM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: update: sandblasted cab You can actually get powder coat with a mirror finish. go to www.columbiacoatings.com and check any of the super mirror finishes. Your frame is sweet btw. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-11-2006, 11:51 AM	#18
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: update: sandblasted cab Agreed, very slick. Looks a bit like mine, but mine's dustier and has a ton of crap piled on.



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03-11-2006, 11:52 AM	#19
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: update: sandblasted cab that super mirror black is awsome. wish i knew that before paint Attached Images

03-11-2006, 12:28 PM	#20
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Re: update: sandblasted cab that looks great i did mine in flat black __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

03-11-2006, 01:35 PM	#21
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: update: sandblasted cab It is purdy ain't it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-11-2006, 02:42 PM	#23
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: update: sandblasted cab Those look good, one question? How much to have a frame sand blasted and powder coated professionally? Just looking for an average __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

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