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I know this drill well.... Scuff & spray is just that. You want to clean everthing as much as possible using a Scotchbrite pad (green or red) & some cleaner if warranted (SimpleGreen or similar). This frame was very clean so it didn't require the SimpleGreen step. It was scrubbed, blown off w/an airhose, & then thoroughly wiped down w/some shop towels soaked in thinner to degrease everything.

For color, we like to drive these things which means stuff will get chipped/scratched & we want to be able to do quick spot repairs. The frame/suspension are coated w/Krylon industrial semi-flat black (available @ places like Grainger & Fastenall). Easy to apply, dries fast, but is not bullet proof.

If there's any hint of rust on your frame (none on this one), use a DA sander on the outer surfaces to remove as much as possible (all of it if possible). A large diameter wire wheel on a drill will help get stuff off the inside surfaces.

Just wipe everything down w/thinner or degreaser prior to laying down your choice of color. Use 'lint free' towels too to keep things free of lint trash.

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SCOTI is right, that is a fool proof way to prep one if you are going to drive it and not make a trailer queen. For the paint, I have used Rustoleum Semi Flat Black that I got from Home Depot and was very pleased with the results. Same as the Krylon, tought but not completely bullet proof.

I hope the we get to see more of Hazel soon, I know he has other more important things on his plate right now.

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scoti,,,,thanks just what i was looking for, gona start on front end this weekend, will look for the paint here in so cal.... thank again......... Lou

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progress

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Pictures of it together.....

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Awesome! She's a Beaut :chevy:

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What did you paint the underside of the bed with? I am planning to use rust converter (because I'm not in Texas :lol: ) and then put bedliner on top of that.

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Black Epoxy Primer.....

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Looks really cool Keith!

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Like the way it is coming together. I say leave the blue paint the way it is.

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HAZEL is beautiful, I think i LOVE her !!

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Killer ride! I like the stock body look. I'd drive the heck out of that!

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How in the heck do you keep coming up with all of these sweet rides?!?!?:lol:
NICE!

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pic

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Great job i love it.

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Looks good :cool: .

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Is the yellow taillights a Texas thing?

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Yellow?

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post #134, first picture. The lower tail light section looks yellow like a rear yellow turn lamp. You know, like a Cherokee has.

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Just a reflection of the camera flash against the lense. Those are originals.

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looking good keith!

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That is one kool ride!!!....Nice job!

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Looks real good!!

Too bad your not going to have it ready for Goodguys in a couple of weeks. Me and my sons are planning to go up there on Saturday for the day.

Oh, are those last pictures at ride height or at full drop?

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Man Keith... apparently I need to step away for the weekend to get some serious progress done on Hazel. :lol:

Just kidding man.... she turned out beautiful!!!

Just mark your calendar for the truck show here in MO next year and skip KS GG's.... :rolleyes:

Awesome work!

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Looks like a bad@ss project. Trucks like that are getting hard to find.

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dent repair

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more

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THAT,... is amazing!

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While what you see looks impressive, it's only a small part of the story. I looked at the damage myself and thought " It's not that bad" at first glance. It wasn't until Keith showed me that with out fail, every spot that had damage was kinked, and had no access area behind it.

In most cases that's no big deal. You get the stud gun out and pull, hammer, pull, hammer, etc.

That's all cool unless your trying to do this job AND save the original paint. Uhhhh, where did I lay my magic wand.

Keith, once again you have done an awesome job...:metal:

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Wow!

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That fix,... added $1k to the price of the truck. Beautiful work.
I guess only the original paint/patina guys can appreciate what you guys did.

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I am loving how this truck is coming along. The fix on the door and fender is amazing, I wish I could have been there to watch and learn something.

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Dammm,,,,,,,, you are incredible that is unbelievable.....good job.

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Fo' shizzle!


Err.... I mean it's Ok . . .....

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outstanding job...i can't even tell it was ever damaged!

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Very nice work cant even tell it ever was there...

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Man Keith... that is some nice work on those panels.

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Wow, I never would have thought you could make it look that nice without repainting it. You gots some skills there, sir.....

Nik

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Unbelievable! After seeing it in person I knew it could be pulled but DAMN! It was so creased up at every corner! Super work!

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great work on the door. got any other details to share on how you tackled it and the tools you made? I have a door dent in my 50 that i want to go after, but i don't have much for access either.