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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
Almost
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
Progress is progress. The list just seems to grow the closer you get.
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that list never seems to stop!! Whatever you do, if you track your parts, DO NOT DO A TOTAL!! LOL
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Working on the bed wood. Few more coats to do
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
What product did you use?
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Epiphanes.
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Have you had experience with that product before?
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in marine use yes. Takes some work and time to make it right. Not for the get it done fast crowd.
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How does it hold up to the sun and rain? I did a 2 part marine varnish from por-15 and it didn’t work vary well at all. I am hesitant about trying it again with another product.
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So if your hesitant, what would you use?
This is a real marine product, it's what they specialize in. Being in the sun and sea. I'm doubting my weekend at a car show will cause it harm. Years ago i used varithane or deftane and i cant remember which, was peirside with that truck for a couple years (daily driver) and was stationed in las vegas a couple years. I never saw a wrinkle in that finish. Used white oak then too.
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I’m sorry. I meant I’m hesitant to use it myself. My truck is always exposed to the elements. It is probably a really good product. I am hesitant to use anything.
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Bed and wood getting close.
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Is that a stock rear bumper? Can we get a pic if not?
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I posted here earlier in the thread, not stock. Next generation - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...&postcount=142
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Tank view.
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Vary nice. it tucks in nicely.
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Got it started today on April fools day.
Forgot to tighten a heater hose clamp on the heater core. Fixed that. Timed per Blueprint engines to 15 degrees BTDC (they say 12-16 degrees) vacuum plugged. Topped off trans, power steering and radiator. Started right back up, good sign.
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As mentioned that bumper really sets it off....did you fab the brackets or stock ones worked?
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Am I correct in assuming it’s a stepside bumper?
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project
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1972 stepside bumper, used the 72 brackets also.
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Nice touch....
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Thanks Joe.
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Wow- first start up, that’s great! Always an inspiration for continued momentum. Those Blueprint engines tend to be pretty good right outta the box. Congratulations on your milestone! I looked back to the first posting on this thread and it was April 6, 2015. A long road you have wandered since then.
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