73 gmc short Sierra Grande C1500

[LT7A]

Wow, that paint is going on nicely.

[Jaysonb]

Got the box painted last night, turned out nice. Well it must have been over spray dust landing in the fresh clear coat, and not solvent pop, I sanded and buffed a small area on the cab that had the worst spots, and it buffed out perfectly!

[Dads79GMC]

Outstanding work Jayson!!!!

[Jaysonb]

Sanding and polishing, about the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

[Jaysonb]

It's never felt right to sand the beautiful shine off brand new paint!

[Jaysonb]

A freshly sanded and buffed finish is sure tuff to beat though!

[Jaysonb]

Turned out pretty good.

[Jaysonb]

If you squint when you look at it, it almost looks done!

[Dads79GMC]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flashed]

Looks great .

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by Jaysonb

If you squint when you look at it, it almost looks done!

Nope.... It doesn't work for me. It still looks like you have a long way to go. Maybe it is because I only have one eye.

[smpoulin01]

That is looking really good!

[MTCK]

That charcoal grey is gorgeous. Amazing work as always.

[Jaysonb]

Thank you gentlemen! I got the doors hung tonight, quite a chore by myself, but I managed without any damage. I also got it on the lift and undercoated the cab. The chassis will be back in the shop Friday, then I can make sure the front fenders fit good before I paint them. I can't wait to start getting this one back together, I'm looking forward to getting "Dads79gmc" in the shop, but I'm sure Mike is a little more anxious than I am!!

[aggie91]

Looking good!

[Low Elco]

Looks awesome! What's the paint code? We bought a 67 GMC with a pretty nice new Black BC/cc job on the outside, and complete garbage on the inside. Considering a nice titanium/charcoal gray to break up the black. Again, nice stuff!

[Dads79GMC]

Yes, looking outstanding!!! I'm getting anxious for mine to jump in line!!
Mike

[Jaysonb]

Got home early yesterday morning, and installed the windshield. Not fun with the new lmc seal, but I got it in without breaking it!

[Jaysonb]

Making progress, slow but sure!

[Jaysonb]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks awesome! What's the paint code? We bought a 67 GMC with a pretty nice new Black BC/cc job on the outside, and complete garbage on the inside. Considering a nice titanium/charcoal gray to break up the black. Again, nice stuff!

The gm paint code is 18. That is for a 80 truck. The ppg code is 3159.

[Jaysonb]

Fenders will fit pretty well without too much fuss. I'll tighten everything up, and make sure the hood, and front trim fit good this afternoon, then take it back apart to get it ready for paint.

[Jaysonb]

I'm also going to install some 2" drop shackles in the rear, it has a little too much rake right now.

[Dads79GMC]

Looking good!

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by Jaysonb

I'm also going to install some 2" drop shackles in the rear, it has a little too much rake right now.

Don't you dare! Trucks should have some rake! (Sorry, pet peeve. To be fair, looks really good as is!)

[Jaysonb]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Don't you dare! Trucks should have some rake! (Sorry, pet peeve. To be fair, looks really good as is!)

I agree, it's hard to capture in a picture in the shop, but it has the "jacked up with air shocks" look right now.😀 It can come down 2" in the rear, and I think it will be just right.