Blake's 67 GMC stepside build

[reaper71]

Thank's Guys..

Doug, as for the guns. I use for base and clear is a Finishline gun we picked up last year it was about $200.00

For primers I bought the 3M acuuspray gun it has disposable tips 1.5,1.8 and 2.0
Pic #1. the finishline gun

Pic #2. The 3m accuspray gun. This thing is awesome! If it starts to spray funny just remove the tip and replace! (Like having a new gun every time) I end up re using the tips several times till it sprays kinda bad..box of tips $20.00 for 4

[New_70'C10]

Your build is looking great. You definitely have a knack for metal working that stands out above the rest. Like others have said, I hope you don't mine me taking some of your ideas and putting them into my next truck.

I do have a question though. I couldn't help but notice the blue looking die on your metal patches. What is it and what's its main purpose?

Thanks for the great info and I'm subscribing for the finishing touches, Charles.

[Advanced Design]

Mark, thanks for the info on the guns. A coworker that does his own paint recommended the same. I have on my personal development learning to paint. So many variables....

[reaper71]

Thank's Charles...

As for the blue stuff....It is called Dykem it is a layout fluid used in machine shops,fab shops etc.
How it's used is you cover the metal in the dye and let dry and then using a scribe to mark lines etc. it gives you a more accurate line. (A cheaper way or if you can't find it Use a large Marker)
On another note if you want to see a Ton of metal work checkout "Project orangepeel" build it is my personal truck.
Thank's for checking out this one...

Mark...

[reaper71]

Thank's again Doug!
There is a learning curve to painting it is just like welding (it takes practice) the skill doesn't happen overnight,I have full confidence you'll be just fine my friend.

Mark...

[reaper71]

Here is another example of the dye being used in a drill press, once you mark you holes it makes it really easy to see where the next one needs to be drilled.

[reaper71]

Pic #1. More parts all sprayed and ready for clear.

Pic #2. Cab

Pic #3. Door after clear.

Pic #4. Cab after clear, it's really cool just a slight difference in light changes the color.

Pic #5. Starting to color sand

Mark...

[knomadd]

That's going to look REALLY good!

[reaper71]

Thank's it's been a LONG time coming!!

Mark...

[yj4000]

Man that color looks fantastic!! Nice job.

Ryan.

[reaper71]

Thanks Ryan..
Once it is all rubbed out it can start going back together..

Mark...

[reaper71]

Pic #1. Hood all rubbed out.

Pic #2. Drivers door all set.

Pic #3. After the doors and hood were finished I then focused on the cab. It will be very time consuming with all the drip rails and small areas to be sanded and polished.

Pic #4. Just another view of the top of cab in the color sanding stage.

Mark...

[Low Elco]

Paint looks great!

[RockinKees]

That looks Fantastic!
What a color!!

[Valley c10]

The paint looks awesome and can't wait to see it all back together

[reaper71]

Thank You Gentlemen!!



Pic #1. In this pic I'm showing how I keep from getting to close to the body line.If you notice the (blue fine line tape) used first then the yellow painters tape. The reason I used the fine line here is it does not roll up when hit with sandpaper. The masking tape will roll the edge and some of the glue will get on your sanded surface and create a big mess!

Pic #2. close up of the tape.

Pic #3. You can see here how it leaves a really clean line, now I will go over the bodyline with a 3000 Grit pad by hand,followed by a 5000 grit

Pic #4. The end result, all ready to polish.

Pic #5. The top all rubbed and polished.

Mark...

[reaper71]

Pic #1. These are the products I use, made by Wizards.
They are really good products and cost about half what the 3M stuff does and works just as good if not better. If you notice I use different towels with each step as well.

Pic #2. step 1. Can be used with foam or wool pads.

Pic #3. step 2. black or grey pad. And I also have the small pads for the die grinder for fine detail work.

Pic #4. step 3. this step can be put on by hand or machine. I prefer machine it gives a better overall finish.

Mark...

[knomadd]

5000 grit!?! Wow, that's some fine sanding. And here I thought 3000 was plenty. The shop I worked at many years ago stopped at 2000. Granted, those were insurance jobs, not show vehicles... That's going to be shiny and smooth like water in a glass!

[reaper71]

Knomadd, The 3000 and 5000 grit are the 3M trizact pads for the DA sander. The 3000 gets used a bit more it helps take out fine scratches. And the 5000 just makes the cutting process easier.
This whole process is new to me and just started to use these items.


Mark...

[yj4000]

Yes that is super shiny!! Looking forward to watching the reassembly.

Ryan.

[reaper71]

Me Too Ryan!!

Mark...

[swamp rat]

That is one deep blue!

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

oooooo Jackie Blue! You gotta love those '67 hoods. A big window 67! Glad you got the fenders looking 67...Wow you are really doing it up, I just went through last fourteen pages here. I had to weld in patches in most of the same areas, I'll be updating my build thread shortly. Great job wish I could bring mine over to your shop. Are you putting in air conditioning? Did you move gas tank? Where is your exhaust coming out?

Ooh, Jackie Blue
Lives her life from inside of her room
Hides a smile when she's wearin' a frown
Ooh, Jackie you're not so down

[reaper71]

Oregon, Yes it does have A/C It is a Southern Air unit all electric and compact (Showed the mockup in the build) gas tank will be moved to the back end and the exhaust I'm not totally sure just yet
Thank's for checking out the build.

Mark..

[reaper71]

Pic #1. The bottom of cab all polished and the door jamb as well.

Pic #2. Passenger side

Pic #3. This was just after it was unmasked, you can see the interior color now.

Pic #4. 2nd view

Pic #5. And one more for good measure.

Mark...