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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Happy Birthday! And very nice progress on the truck!
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Happy Belated B-day, or should I say happy super early B-day now!!!!
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Some of you may know that I have a collection of 67-72 chevy diecast. I just bought a new one last night off ebay. I think it looks like a nice model... For those of you interested and don't already know about it, there is a section on the board for toys, collectibles, etc. found in the General Discussion area... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=142
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07-18-2010, 09:01 AM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Yesterday was hotter than... and I knew it would be, so I went out to the garage first thing in the morning for a couple hours. I got most of the filler work done on the bedside. I have one small area I need to add a little to, other wise the bedside is ready for final sanding and primer. I also got the door window frame stripped and I can primer that also. Not sure I'll get to it today. I'm thinking about going to the Car Craft Nationals show in St Paul today.
  We also had some interesting weather roll through last night. We didn't get hit here with anything, but it was building up over our heads. I don't know if this is something that evryone gets where they live, but sometimes, when the sun is going down, and the clouds are building overhead, we get this weird yellow light effect. It's very pretty and I wasn't sure it would come across on the camera, but it did. Even had a double rainbow over the garage...    
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07-18-2010, 03:50 PM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
looking good.....and cool weather pics....I love it when it looks like that....even though it's quite ominous and usually means someone close is getting severe weather....
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07-18-2010, 10:17 PM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Went to the car show. Only a little disappointed because many cars had already left for the weekend, so probably a third or more were gone. Took my 2 older kids and my sons friend along. We also had time to stop by the MN Wild prospect camp scrimmage to watch some (possible) future NHL's play for a bit. Good day overall. Here are some highlight pics...
       This concept corvette is an amazing looking car. I'd love to own it.   
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07-18-2010, 10:21 PM
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   My son and his friend behind this car.       
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07-18-2010, 10:23 PM
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GMC V-12   That's a V-12 in this one also.       
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07-18-2010, 10:32 PM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Cool pics....thanks for sharing!
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07-19-2010, 04:12 PM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Nicer pics! There was some interesting stuff there by your pics. Speaking of that weather, I think that storm came from up by you guys down to us. It was a nasty one. Nice progress on the truck once again!
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08-06-2010, 09:49 PM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Boy I had to go back a ways to find my thread. I finally got my lazy butt out to the garage and got something done. Work has been plentiful, family has been busy, weather has been hot and humid, but I'm disappointed in myself for not sticking with the project.
Anyway, finished up the bodywork on the pass bed side. I got it sprayed with the epoxy primer, and I had the front inner fenders and the new (to me) radiator support sandblasted a couple weeks back, so I primered those also. I'm going to pull off the pass fender and get the door done next. Really not much to do on that, fill a couple small dings and spray it.    
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08-06-2010, 11:05 PM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Everything looks great! Just keep plugging along. It's really coming out nicely!
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08-07-2010, 03:14 AM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
looks really good,your talent has come along way since when. I am proud of you, determination wins all!!!!!!
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So we went up north saturday, I got my work done, then early sunday we went to the drag races. I picked up a new camera and was testing all the new features and I think I got a few good shots and a couple good video clips. You can check it out here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...37#post4141337 So no work done on the projects, but we had a hell of a good time.
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08-16-2010, 02:17 AM
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I'm fairly new to this site and just found your build. I have to tell you it is very inspirational to look from where you started to where you are now in terms of not only your truck but your skills and confidence. I read from page one all the way till yesterdays post in one sitting, you're doing an awesome job and can't wait to see more.
As a side note where are you in MN? I rode a bicycle across your state last year, and just curious if I was near you at some point. Thought it would be cool to put a place I rode through with you and your truck.-Jamie |
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I'm in southern MN in Sleepy Eye. It's on US Hwy 14 which goes east to west all the way across the state about 50 miles north of I-90. There are bicyclists all summer coming through here.
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08-17-2010, 01:54 AM
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hgs_notes, it looks like I got really close to you on one day we went from Redwood Falls to St. Peter (pretty easy day only about 70 miles and fairly flat). We basically followed the Minnesota River till about New Ulm, so it looks like maybe ten miles north of you.
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08-20-2010, 12:17 AM
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
I have enjoyed your thread and have learned some things as well thanks.
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Great progress on the truck! Thanks for sharing all the pics too!
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Took a day off today to finish up the driver side. The biggest problem I've been having is that the filler is hardening way too fast in this heat. I tried cutting back on the amount of hardener, which helped. Very frustrating mixing it up and only having time to lay it on a couple spots and then toss the leftovers. Anyway, that part is done. And I sprayed the bottom side of the radiator support. I have to sand my hood and spray some epoxy on it, and finish the tailgate. Then pull the engine and old radiator support so I can get to the firewall better. Baby steps my friends.    
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
great pics, thanks for sharing. Nice progress on your truck, keep at it!
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What an amazing job! this is great inspiration to start working on mine now.
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Got most of the old rattle can primer off the hood. Only two small dings on the front of the hood, easy fix. Might get it primered sunday. 
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
Got some replacement rear well tubs the other day from t korinek. Got them sandblasted today and they were in great shape. Couple little dings, thats it. If I get time this weekend I should be able to get just about everything in epoxy primer. We'll see.
I'm going to need some guidance coming up soon though. My next step will be to spray it with a polyester high build primer and block it out. I plan on using 320 grit. I'm not sure what to do after that. I've seen where some shops then spray a sealer over all of it, then another coat of primer, then sand with 500 grit or more, then they paint. That seems like too much. How many different kinds of primer do I need? One shop says I can just sand the epoxy, but it sands like crap. And I think some flaws are going to come out from the block sanding with my body work. Do I really need to use a sealer? Do I need to sand to a 500 grit or higher before paint? What would be the last type of primer to use before the paint? And you may ask yourself How do I work this? And you may ask yourself Where is that large automobile? And you may ask yourself What is that beautiful house? And you may ask yourself Where does that highway go? And you may ask yourself Am I right?...Am I wrong? And you may tell yourself MY GOD!...WHAT HAVE I DONE?
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
When I have body work areas, I spray with 3 medium wet coats of primer. Then guide coat (lightly mist with rattle can) with a dark color, then block with 150. If there are any problems you will see it while you are blocking the guide coat. After your issues are fixed, or if it blocks out OK, then recoat with 2 more coats of Primer. Guide coat it, Then block with 320. You should be ready for Paint. So now you will apply 2 coats of sealer, then your paint. Bare metal parts should be epoxy primed before you prime or do body work. Usually after they are sandblasted, then epoxy prime them. Epoxy primer is a good corrosion/adhesion promoter, but a very bad filler. If you have to sand Epoxy Primer use some wax and grease remover and wet sand it with 400 and it will not gum up the sand paper. Your build looks great. Good luck Scott
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