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**slepysal** · 06-23-2007, 09:40 PM

well I decided to take my truck to get painted. In keeping with the "El Cheepo" theam I took it to Earl Schiebs in San Jose. Now I know what some of you are thinking....but they have painted 3 of my cars, a 1953 Chevy wagon, a 64 Galaxie, and a 92 Accord. All of them have come out REAL good.
The trick is to do your own prep and,remove as much trim . Is it a Show paint job ? No but for less then 1000.00 or in this case 650.00 you get a nice shiny paint job, and a life time warranty against fade, peeling, or dulling.
Plus with the money I save I'll be able to lay down some nice pinstriping.
I'm sure some of youl will cringe or laugh at this post but hey its "EL CHEEPO"

six4flat · 06-23-2007, 10:45 PM

you do what you gotta do. that was my plan to get my truck painted there once i got all the body work done

19GMC63 · 06-23-2007, 10:53 PM

yeah, as long as it looks good, who cares. Show us some before and after pics when its done.

What color?

fercho71 · 06-24-2007, 05:35 AM

great job you are doing in your truck i have a question how much did u lowered your truck so it can look like that? or from the feet up how high is it?

62 short step · 06-24-2007, 09:47 AM

Sounds good to me! Lets see some pics when its done.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-24-2007, 10:37 AM

Whatever it takes... I learned how to do it myself so I do all my own painting..

**ChiefRocka** · 06-24-2007, 10:51 AM

Well, all the prep work is the most important thing...that is the hardest of the whole thing. Laying the paint is not that big of a deal....its the 'canvas' that's important.

I'm sure it will come out fine !!!

You don't have top tell me about 'El Cheapo'....10-12 cans of primer works for me !!!!

Color ??

John

**slepysal** · 06-24-2007, 05:14 PM

I'll be sure to post pics John your truck wears that primer nice !!!
frecho71 I have a about a 3" drop. I'll mesure it when I get it back Wed.

**slepysal** · 06-26-2007, 10:05 PM

Well I went and looked at my truck,The good news is the paint came out nice !!! The bad news is, and I knew this would happen ,that I decided to go with a dark color and it shows the dings I forgot about, as well as the two bigger dings on the front left bed rail.(DANG IT !!!) oh well it aint a show truck. I couldnt bring her home becuse they left the dome light on and it drained my battery , so she will be home tomorow. I will post pics then.

62 short step · 06-26-2007, 10:36 PM

Yeah that tends to happen with dark colors. I want to paint mine a dark blue, but the body work will not be perfect. I'm sure I'll be in the same boat as you. Its definitly not a show truck either!!

62 short step · 06-26-2007, 10:37 PM

Oh yea, can't wait to see the pics.

1966chevroletpu · 06-27-2007, 12:31 AM

I can't wait to see your truck when it gets out the paint shop..

rickf · 06-27-2007, 01:42 AM

That's cheap enough I might look into doing the same!

So, if you want to cringe, here is my painting regimen:
My main goal is to preservation, not appearance.
Each year we go for a 10 day camp trip to a lake (for the last 20 years running, same place). I bring along a few rags, some steel wool, and a box of rustoleum flat white primer. I steel wool off the dirt and flaking paint, dust it off with the rag, and paint it under the trees. It always looks better going home than when we got there. (Though I'm not saying it actually looks good.)

Last year I changed it a bit though. I painted the roof top with gloss white marine paint. Sort of like the rocka-a-billy look, except the truck is all white (sort of).

jchav62 · 06-27-2007, 10:42 AM

I can't wait to see it! My '62 was painted in the backyard! I have a couple projects going (a '65 and an '83) and my plans were to do an Earl Sheib or a 1 day paint job. That works for me!

hewlett2002000 · 06-27-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

I have a couple projects going (a '65 and an '83)

thats strange, i have a 66 and a 84. lol

62ChevyStep · 06-27-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

In keeping with the "El Cheepo" theam I took it to Earl Schiebs in San Jose.

I did the same thing (Maaco) to get it in color and for preservation. the final paint job will come later after all the suspension and driveline work is complete.

I got my $1000 paint job for $400 since they were just opening the shop and needed vehicles to practice on while they were training the new guys.

worked for me for now. Looking forward to the pics.

Here is a couple before and after of mine

hewlett2002000 · 06-27-2007, 01:27 PM

first time ive ever seen a white one. looks good. i might go get me a cheepo paint job. yall got me in the mood. lol
John

62ChevyStep · 06-27-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

first time ive ever seen a white one. looks good. i might go get me a cheepo paint job. yall got me in the mood. lol
John

Thanks, White helps to hide the majority of the imperfecttions, and its much cooler (New Mexico Desert). when I get the short fleet bed on with the custom trim, looking to do a two tone light blue and white.

hewlett2002000 · 06-27-2007, 03:23 PM

i hear ya about the imperfections. my truck has no major dents but it has alot of little dings, like hail damage or something. so i might go for white too. looks great.
thanks,
John

gulfcoast66 · 06-27-2007, 04:08 PM

I agree that white looks damm good, I was thinking of going wit light blue body and white top, what size is those rims 20" or 22"?

**slepysal** · 06-27-2007, 06:18 PM

Yes 62stepside , I agree you have one sweet ride ! I think white fits it nicely.

62ChevyStep · 06-27-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

Yes 62stepside , I agree you have one sweet ride ! I think white fits it nicely.

Thanks, love what you have done with yours

[/QUOTE]agree that white looks damm good, I was thinking of going wit light blue body and white top, what size is those rims 20" or 22"?.[/QUOTE]

Those are 20"

thekid54 · 06-27-2007, 08:51 PM

You wouldn't believe it, but the Earl Schiebs, Maccos, and 1-Days have some of the best painters. They depend on volume, so their painters are shooting all day long. They get a lot more practice than a painter at a high-end shop does. I had some repair work done on an s-10 at a 1-Day and it came out great. My Dad had is '70 Monte Carlo painted at the same 1-Day and it too came out great. He spent about $1000 at 1-Day to fix the $3k paint job he got at a "professional" shop!

06-23-2007, 09:40 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	off to paint well I decided to take my truck to get painted. In keeping with the "El Cheepo" theam I took it to Earl Schiebs in San Jose. Now I know what some of you are thinking....but they have painted 3 of my cars, a 1953 Chevy wagon, a 64 Galaxie, and a 92 Accord. All of them have come out REAL good. The trick is to do your own prep and,remove as much trim . Is it a Show paint job ? No but for less then 1000.00 or in this case 650.00 you get a nice shiny paint job, and a life time warranty against fade, peeling, or dulling. Plus with the money I save I'll be able to lay down some nice pinstriping. I'm sure some of youl will cringe or laugh at this post but hey its "EL CHEEPO" __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-23-2007, 10:45 PM	#2
six4flat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 313	Re: off to paint you do what you gotta do. that was my plan to get my truck painted there once i got all the body work done

06-23-2007, 10:53 PM	#3
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: off to paint yeah, as long as it looks good, who cares. Show us some before and after pics when its done. What color?

06-24-2007, 05:35 AM	#4
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: off to paint great job you are doing in your truck i have a question how much did u lowered your truck so it can look like that? or from the feet up how high is it? __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion Last edited by fercho71; 06-24-2007 at 05:35 AM.

06-24-2007, 09:47 AM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: off to paint Sounds good to me! Lets see some pics when its done.

06-24-2007, 10:37 AM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: off to paint Whatever it takes... I learned how to do it myself so I do all my own painting.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-24-2007, 10:51 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: off to paint Well, all the prep work is the most important thing...that is the hardest of the whole thing. Laying the paint is not that big of a deal....its the 'canvas' that's important. I'm sure it will come out fine !!! You don't have top tell me about 'El Cheapo'....10-12 cans of primer works for me !!!! Color ?? John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-24-2007, 05:14 PM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: off to paint I'll be sure to post pics John your truck wears that primer nice !!! frecho71 I have a about a 3" drop. I'll mesure it when I get it back Wed. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 06-24-2007 at 09:53 PM.

06-26-2007, 10:05 PM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: off to paint Well I went and looked at my truck,The good news is the paint came out nice !!! The bad news is, and I knew this would happen ,that I decided to go with a dark color and it shows the dings I forgot about, as well as the two bigger dings on the front left bed rail.(DANG IT !!!) oh well it aint a show truck. I couldnt bring her home becuse they left the dome light on and it drained my battery , so she will be home tomorow. I will post pics then. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 06-27-2007 at 04:17 AM.

06-26-2007, 10:36 PM	#10
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: off to paint Yeah that tends to happen with dark colors. I want to paint mine a dark blue, but the body work will not be perfect. I'm sure I'll be in the same boat as you. Its definitly not a show truck either!!

06-26-2007, 10:37 PM	#11
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: off to paint Oh yea, can't wait to see the pics.

06-27-2007, 12:31 AM	#12
1966chevroletpu Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: san jose, CA Posts: 35	Re: off to paint I can't wait to see your truck when it gets out the paint shop..

06-27-2007, 01:42 AM	#13
rickf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 318	Re: off to paint That's cheap enough I might look into doing the same! So, if you want to cringe, here is my painting regimen: My main goal is to preservation, not appearance. Each year we go for a 10 day camp trip to a lake (for the last 20 years running, same place). I bring along a few rags, some steel wool, and a box of rustoleum flat white primer. I steel wool off the dirt and flaking paint, dust it off with the rag, and paint it under the trees. It always looks better going home than when we got there. (Though I'm not saying it actually looks good.) Last year I changed it a bit though. I painted the roof top with gloss white marine paint. Sort of like the rocka-a-billy look, except the truck is all white (sort of).

06-27-2007, 10:42 AM	#14
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: off to paint I can't wait to see it! My '62 was painted in the backyard! I have a couple projects going (a '65 and an '83) and my plans were to do an Earl Sheib or a 1 day paint job. That works for me! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-27-2007, 01:27 PM	#17
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: off to paint first time ive ever seen a white one. looks good. i might go get me a cheepo paint job. yall got me in the mood. lol John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.



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06-27-2007, 03:23 PM	#19
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: off to paint i hear ya about the imperfections. my truck has no major dents but it has alot of little dings, like hail damage or something. so i might go for white too. looks great. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-27-2007, 04:08 PM	#20
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: off to paint I agree that white looks damm good, I was thinking of going wit light blue body and white top, what size is those rims 20" or 22"? __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

06-27-2007, 06:18 PM	#21
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: off to paint Yes 62stepside , I agree you have one sweet ride ! I think white fits it nicely. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-27-2007, 08:51 PM	#23
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: off to paint You wouldn't believe it, but the Earl Schiebs, Maccos, and 1-Days have some of the best painters. They depend on volume, so their painters are shooting all day long. They get a lot more practice than a painter at a high-end shop does. I had some repair work done on an s-10 at a 1-Day and it came out great. My Dad had is '70 Monte Carlo painted at the same 1-Day and it too came out great. He spent about $1000 at 1-Day to fix the $3k paint job he got at a "professional" shop!

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