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splehigh · 07-29-2009, 08:52 AM

Here are some pics of my first project. I learned how to weld on this truck. lol
Rebuilt the 307, replaced rockers, cab corners, and cab supports. In the process of painting now. First paint job too. This truck is going to be a daily driver so I am going with a tough single stage paint. My buddie gave me some Peterbilt Red Imron 5000. Just painted the inside of the cab last night. Doesnt look too bad for the first paint job.

splehigh · 07-29-2009, 08:53 AM

More pics

splehigh · 07-29-2009, 08:58 AM

More pics....

chevy_mike · 07-29-2009, 10:17 AM

Looks like a good start. Good job on doing your own paint. Keep the pics coming.

72BlckButy · 07-29-2009, 12:33 PM

Great looking project!

splehigh · 08-05-2009, 07:46 AM

More pics

splehigh · 08-05-2009, 07:55 AM

More pics. Sorry for the crappy quality. Took them with my phone.
Finished the inner fenders last night. Next, I need to align the doors and fenders and get ready to spray the cab!

Mordachai · 08-05-2009, 08:49 AM

nice looking project.
great paint, but dang, please be careful using it, Imron really is killer paint!!!

splehigh · 08-05-2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordachai

nice looking project.
great paint, but dang, please be careful using it, Imron really is killer paint!!!

Mordachai,

As in "killer" do you mean health hazard? I've heard the old Imron paint was even more deadly. I always wear a mask.

Do you know anything else about this paint? It seems to be really tough. Since it is single stage I am wondering if it is going to fade quickly.

Thanks for the info.

my67chevytruck · 08-05-2009, 10:22 AM

looking good...

Mordachai · 08-05-2009, 11:01 AM

yeah, I'm talking about health hazards. it's nowhere near as dangerous as the old imron airliner paint, but it still has isocyanites in it's activator.
Isocyanites are really hazardous, and a supplied air breathing apparatus is recommended. no cartridge respirator is approved for use with them. Also it will absorb easily through your skin, so spray suits must be used, and after use disposed of, or contained in a sealed container until the next use.

The auto paints that are branded as imron from dupont do not contain the bad stuff, like your peterbuilt paint does...

the thing is, once you are affected chemically induced asthma is what you will have to deal with for the rest of your life!!!

Quote:

You have a 5-20% chance of getting permanent chemical induced asthma if your protection is not adequate! After that, the normal solvent toxicity issues come in - think heavy duty lacquer thinner.

taken from here

some other links you might find scary, but useful
http://www.tbirdent.com/Imron%203-5%20HG.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg388.pdf

and those were just the first few from google results...

be safe, make sure your spray area is well ventilated while and long after spraying. As the paint hardens there are voc's released into the air, and the most deadly are odorless.

Being I do work with all sorts of hazardous chemicals, safety is always on my mind. And the story of the fella welding on brake cleaner residue going around kinda hits home to the 'what you don't know will kill you' motto.
Be safe!

splehigh · 08-06-2009, 10:40 AM

WOW! Thanks a lot for the info. I really apreciate it. I've never heard of chemically induced athsma. I will definitely be careful from now on.

That paint better last a long time for all that extra trouble. LOL

Thanks again!

splehigh · 08-10-2009, 07:14 AM

Progress since thurs in pics below. Went to the Truck Show in Carlisle Pa on Friday and spent a crap load of money. lol

Tonight I will hopefully finish the allignment of the doors and fenders and get ready for paint.

splehigh · 08-10-2009, 07:15 AM

Saw this dually at the truck show.

splehigh · 08-17-2009, 03:02 PM

More pics. Still trying to get the doors and fenders alligned. They are not perfect right now, but I plan on alligning them better once I finish painting.

**lks dcvn** · 08-17-2009, 03:32 PM

Looks good - I need to align my front clip when I start getting ready for paint - going to be a PITA for sure...PO already had it off when he gave it to me - so now I get to align it as I go.

splehigh · 08-18-2009, 06:51 AM

Finished painting the cab last night. I'll get better pics tonight. Looks pretty good except for a few bug tracks. LOL Oh well....Its a driver... ;-)

Mordachai · 08-18-2009, 09:08 AM

cool, looks like it's gonna be nice. looking forward to daytime assembled pics!

splehigh · 08-19-2009, 12:44 PM

More pics. Slowly getting the trim cleaned up and back together. Does anyone know of an easy way to install the wing window and put the doors back together? Maybe a parts diagram or something?

Thanks!

splehigh · 08-25-2009, 09:26 AM

Slowly but surely... Finally got the hood to line up nice. I had to move the core support towards the drivers side. I hope the cab isnt crooked

Here are some more blury pics...

nuke1 · 08-25-2009, 10:03 AM

looking really good, especially considering it is alot of firsts for you, grea job!

splehigh · 08-25-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuke1

looking really good, especially considering it is alot of firsts for you, grea job!

Thanks Man!

STOCKISH · 08-25-2009, 12:45 PM

Good job, looks great.

splehigh · 08-27-2009, 07:24 AM

Installed the bumper and realized that the cab and fenders were off center. Had to loosen all the mounts and move it over about half an inch.

I'll be working on getting the glass back in and interior done tonight.

**lks dcvn** · 08-27-2009, 08:26 AM

Here is a link on how to put the doors back together - it actually goes through the tear down which you can reverse to get them finished up.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=157539

Truck looks good - nice job.

07-29-2009, 08:52 AM	#1
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	71 C/10 First project. Here are some pics of my first project. I learned how to weld on this truck. lol Rebuilt the 307, replaced rockers, cab corners, and cab supports. In the process of painting now. First paint job too. This truck is going to be a daily driver so I am going with a tough single stage paint. My buddie gave me some Peterbilt Red Imron 5000. Just painted the inside of the cab last night. Doesnt look too bad for the first paint job. Attached Images

07-29-2009, 08:53 AM	#2
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. More pics Attached Images

07-29-2009, 08:58 AM	#3
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. More pics.... Attached Images

07-29-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
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07-29-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Great looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-05-2009, 07:46 AM	#6
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. More pics Attached Images

08-05-2009, 07:55 AM	#7
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. More pics. Sorry for the crappy quality. Took them with my phone. Finished the inner fenders last night. Next, I need to align the doors and fenders and get ready to spray the cab! Attached Images

08-05-2009, 08:49 AM	#8
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: 71 C/10 First project. nice looking project. great paint, but dang, please be careful using it, Imron really is killer paint!!! __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

08-05-2009, 10:22 AM	#10
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 71 C/10 First project. looking good... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-06-2009, 10:40 AM	#12
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. WOW! Thanks a lot for the info. I really apreciate it. I've never heard of chemically induced athsma. I will definitely be careful from now on. That paint better last a long time for all that extra trouble. LOL Thanks again!

08-10-2009, 07:14 AM	#13
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Progress since thurs in pics below. Went to the Truck Show in Carlisle Pa on Friday and spent a crap load of money. lol Tonight I will hopefully finish the allignment of the doors and fenders and get ready for paint. Attached Images

08-10-2009, 07:15 AM	#14
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Saw this dually at the truck show. Attached Images

08-17-2009, 03:02 PM	#15
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. More pics. Still trying to get the doors and fenders alligned. They are not perfect right now, but I plan on alligning them better once I finish painting. Attached Images

08-17-2009, 03:32 PM	#16
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Looks good - I need to align my front clip when I start getting ready for paint - going to be a PITA for sure...PO already had it off when he gave it to me - so now I get to align it as I go.

08-18-2009, 06:51 AM	#17
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Finished painting the cab last night. I'll get better pics tonight. Looks pretty good except for a few bug tracks. LOL Oh well....Its a driver... ;-) Attached Images



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08-18-2009, 09:08 AM	#18
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: 71 C/10 First project. cool, looks like it's gonna be nice. looking forward to daytime assembled pics! __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

08-19-2009, 12:44 PM	#19
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. More pics. Slowly getting the trim cleaned up and back together. Does anyone know of an easy way to install the wing window and put the doors back together? Maybe a parts diagram or something? Thanks! Attached Images

08-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#20
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Slowly but surely... Finally got the hood to line up nice. I had to move the core support towards the drivers side. I hope the cab isnt crooked Here are some more blury pics... Attached Images

08-25-2009, 10:03 AM	#21
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08-25-2009, 12:45 PM	#23
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08-27-2009, 07:24 AM	#24
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Installed the bumper and realized that the cab and fenders were off center. Had to loosen all the mounts and move it over about half an inch. I'll be working on getting the glass back in and interior done tonight. Attached Images

08-27-2009, 08:26 AM	#25
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: 71 C/10 First project. Here is a link on how to put the doors back together - it actually goes through the tear down which you can reverse to get them finished up. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=157539 Truck looks good - nice job.

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