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BP68 · 03-19-2007, 08:13 PM

[QUOTE=Rokcrln;2080707]The lines pass thru a bulk head fitting and they seal then selves.

Will the shaved cowl keep out all air and water? Are you going to seal off the stock kick panel vent hole or just leave it?

Also, how do you plan to route the a/c and heater hoses from the bulk head into the engine bay? are they gonna pass along the inside of the fender above the inner fender, and then may turn back and go up to the compressor.

Really, really nice build

jugernot · 03-19-2007, 10:54 PM

It should keep all the water and air out. We are using the kick panel vents for other thing and will not seal them off.

Your description of the AC and heater hoses routing is spot on.

Rokcrln · 03-25-2007, 10:11 PM

Well I had some time in the booth today getting the first bit of color sprayed. I just shot the bottom to try everything out and double check the color. I think it turned out good and I must say I have never had a cab bottom this nice before

Next we will shoot all the misc parts (brackets, inner front fender wells, rad support ect.) then move on to the rest of the exterior. I hope to get it all up to the booth this week and get started next weekend.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Pl4yboy · 03-25-2007, 10:18 PM

Looks great. Good work, as always.

*72CSTC5* · 03-25-2007, 10:58 PM

Looks good, what product brand are you spraying Rok?

Rokcrln · 03-25-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Looks good, what product brand are you spraying Rok?

Dupont Hot Hues base and another DP??? clear that was recomended for us.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 03-25-2007, 11:19 PM

Are you shooting a glamour clear from Dupont

Rokcrln · 03-25-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Are you shooting a glamour clear from Dupont

Oop's I was way off we ended up going with Deltron DCD35. Shows what I know about paint

Kevin
LFD Inc.

franky69c10 · 03-25-2007, 11:59 PM

gferris5 · 03-26-2007, 12:17 AM

Kevin-
I've lost track. Are you using your home-made spray booth for this? (probably not if you've spent 2k on the wet stuff). If so, how's it working? If not, I understand.

Rollie396 · 03-26-2007, 02:10 AM

looks greatWhich of the two pics shows the color best?

Rokcrln · 03-26-2007, 07:07 AM

No I went with a rent a booth in Sacramento.
The best color will be once it is out in the sun in a week or two. With the booth lights and a flash it does not show real well. But the stir stick in the sun light will blind you

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Bob Moore · 03-26-2007, 02:59 PM

No wonder you get so much done. I would be sleeping at 3:07AM.

Great job and THANKS for all your posting - Bob

dan468 · 03-27-2007, 12:04 AM

So many posts I couldn't find my answer I hope it hasn't been on here already. With a shaved cowl and the loss of 4-5 screws, how well will the new cowl hold on the truck?

*72CSTC5* · 03-27-2007, 12:12 AM

Deltron is PPG clear. I haven't heard of that brand label yet but the shop I am at now shoots BASF. Looks like Glasurit for me now.

Rokcrln · 03-27-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dan468

So many posts I couldn't find my answer I hope it hasn't been on here already. With a shaved cowl and the loss of 4-5 screws, how well will the new cowl hold on the truck?

It will hold fine if when you are shaping it you add a bit of tention to the curve so it does not want to flap. Also I added more screws to the front lip.

Kevin
LFD inc.

Rokcrln · 03-27-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Deltron is PPG clear. I haven't heard of that brand label yet but the shop I am at now shoots BASF. Looks like Glasurit for me now.

Yes PPG and it is suposed to be one of their better clears at about $450gal with activator and reducer

Then I just got off line with Auto Body Store for about a grand of added parts.
Sata Mini jet4 for some of the tighter areas ( I shoot a Sata 3000RP 1.4 for my main gun)
Sharp 606B filter/regulator
High flow hose and fittings for my dedicated paint hose line.
Plus alot of misc. parts and pieces.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 03-27-2007, 01:00 AM

Lots of high dollar equipment there. Be careful with the high solids clears if you get heavy on the edges it is not very forgiving, it will solvent pop on you and will not come out. Just do not know when was the last time you shot some of the new high solids clears but you probably know that already I am sure.

Rokcrln · 03-27-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Lots of high dollar equipment there. Be careful with the high solids clears if you get heavy on the edges it is not very forgiving, it will solvent pop on you and will not come out. Just do not know when was the last time you shot some of the new high solids clears but you probably know that already I am sure.

It has been awhile but that is one of the reasons for the mini is to help in the tight places. What recomendations do you have to avoid this? Just the regular light cotes or ? Fell free to PM with anything if you would rather.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 03-27-2007, 09:33 AM

The only tip I can offer is to go medium wet coats and not full wet coats and also a tip a painter once gave me that helps is to not finish your "pass" where two panels meet, instead if you can finish in between panels or go all the way to the cab corner for instance from the fender if you can.

Rokcrln · 03-28-2007, 09:46 PM

72CSTC5~ thanks for the info, We are on the same page. Yes panel joints I like to give a quick wrist flip for a very soft dusting as you pull away.

Ok you guys wanted to see the real color so I had a fender that was headed for the dumpster and I brought it in the booth with me. This fender was a pull off that was not even scuffed down before laying on some paint so I could test out the new clear for color sanding. It is a hard color to get a good pic of but here are a few. Please remember this is with ZERO body work just some paint, clear, sand paper and hand buff.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 03-28-2007, 11:19 PM

She's bright alright!!

RACINJASON22 · 03-28-2007, 11:23 PM

Very nice I'm partial to yellow though. If ya don't mine me asking why is that fender going to the dumpster. It doesn't look too bad at all. RJ22

Rokcrln · 03-28-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

Very nice I'm partial to yellow though. If ya don't mine me asking why is that fender going to the dumpster. It doesn't look too bad at all. RJ22

It has had a door slambed open into it and the rear section is toast. Plus the cowl bracket is needed for another fender and the front parking light opening is needed for another project. Notice teh front light was started to have been cut out prior to paint.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sighlurr · 03-29-2007, 12:16 AM

I could probably use that side marker section to turn a 67 bedside into a 68. Front markers are the same size as the rear, right?

03-19-2007, 08:13 PM	#251
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! [QUOTE=Rokcrln;2080707]The lines pass thru a bulk head fitting and they seal then selves. Will the shaved cowl keep out all air and water? Are you going to seal off the stock kick panel vent hole or just leave it? Also, how do you plan to route the a/c and heater hoses from the bulk head into the engine bay? are they gonna pass along the inside of the fender above the inner fender, and then may turn back and go up to the compressor. Really, really nice build __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

03-19-2007, 10:54 PM	#252
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! It should keep all the water and air out. We are using the kick panel vents for other thing and will not seal them off. Your description of the AC and heater hoses routing is spot on. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

03-25-2007, 10:11 PM	#253
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Well I had some time in the booth today getting the first bit of color sprayed. I just shot the bottom to try everything out and double check the color. I think it turned out good and I must say I have never had a cab bottom this nice before Next we will shoot all the misc parts (brackets, inner front fender wells, rad support ect.) then move on to the rest of the exterior. I hope to get it all up to the booth this week and get started next weekend. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-25-2007, 10:18 PM	#254
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Looks great. Good work, as always.

03-25-2007, 10:58 PM	#255
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Looks good, what product brand are you spraying Rok?

03-25-2007, 11:19 PM	#257
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Are you shooting a glamour clear from Dupont

03-25-2007, 11:59 PM	#259
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock!

03-26-2007, 12:17 AM	#260
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Kevin- I've lost track. Are you using your home-made spray booth for this? (probably not if you've spent 2k on the wet stuff). If so, how's it working? If not, I understand. __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

03-26-2007, 02:10 AM	#261
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! looks greatWhich of the two pics shows the color best? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-26-2007, 07:07 AM	#262
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! No I went with a rent a booth in Sacramento. The best color will be once it is out in the sun in a week or two. With the booth lights and a flash it does not show real well. But the stir stick in the sun light will blind you Kevin LFD Inc.

03-26-2007, 02:59 PM	#263
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! No wonder you get so much done. I would be sleeping at 3:07AM. Great job and THANKS for all your posting - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-27-2007, 12:04 AM	#264
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! So many posts I couldn't find my answer I hope it hasn't been on here already. With a shaved cowl and the loss of 4-5 screws, how well will the new cowl hold on the truck?

03-27-2007, 12:12 AM	#265
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Deltron is PPG clear. I haven't heard of that brand label yet but the shop I am at now shoots BASF. Looks like Glasurit for me now.

03-27-2007, 01:00 AM	#268
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Lots of high dollar equipment there. Be careful with the high solids clears if you get heavy on the edges it is not very forgiving, it will solvent pop on you and will not come out. Just do not know when was the last time you shot some of the new high solids clears but you probably know that already I am sure.

03-27-2007, 09:33 AM	#270
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! The only tip I can offer is to go medium wet coats and not full wet coats and also a tip a painter once gave me that helps is to not finish your "pass" where two panels meet, instead if you can finish in between panels or go all the way to the cab corner for instance from the fender if you can.



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03-28-2007, 09:46 PM	#271
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! 72CSTC5~ thanks for the info, We are on the same page. Yes panel joints I like to give a quick wrist flip for a very soft dusting as you pull away. Ok you guys wanted to see the real color so I had a fender that was headed for the dumpster and I brought it in the booth with me. This fender was a pull off that was not even scuffed down before laying on some paint so I could test out the new clear for color sanding. It is a hard color to get a good pic of but here are a few. Please remember this is with ZERO body work just some paint, clear, sand paper and hand buff. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-28-2007, 11:19 PM	#272
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! She's bright alright!!

03-28-2007, 11:23 PM	#273
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Very nice I'm partial to yellow though. If ya don't mine me asking why is that fender going to the dumpster. It doesn't look too bad at all. RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-29-2007, 12:16 AM	#275
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I could probably use that side marker section to turn a 67 bedside into a 68. Front markers are the same size as the rear, right?

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