Build #2 Crusader!

[Car'n'Guitars]

Looking good man, I hope I get to see it around town it's gonna be killer.

[gmech]

Mike, the truck is looking great. So thats what progress looks like. Wish I could say the same. I have absolutely no experience do body work, so when I get to that point its off to someone who does.

[wwj75c30]

is this truck lifted? what size tires are those? 33s?

[mrhino]

Originally Posted by gmech

Mike, the truck is looking great. So thats what progress looks like. Wish I could say the same. I have absolutely no experience do body work, so when I get to that point its off to someone who does.

Thank You. I didnt have any experience either, until my last project (silver dollar see the link below). I figured. Im a fairly capable guy. I can do this, its not rocket science right. so I just learned what every product is and what it is used for than just started doing it. I know just because Iv done one truck, I am no way a pro. I do lack the experience and because of that. I lack the most important part of being a good body man and that is Technic. Because I have no technic, I tend to be more cautious, and sometimes have to fix what iv just messed up, so it takes me twice or three times as long to do something a qualified body man could do. I did leaned alot for the first project and this project has gone a lot easier, mentally and physically. I will concentrate most of this long weekend on getting this truck ready for some color. With any luck It will painted and cleared real soon!

Originally Posted by wwj75c30

is this truck lifted? what size tires are those? 33s?

no truck is stock 1 ton height. The tires are 305/70/16 Me and the wife were just discussing how much we like the wheel and tire combo. it is the exact look we were going for on the truck.

[wwj75c30]

pretty tall for a one ton then. i had to lift my c30 3" to get it tall enough to fit 33s. i like the wheel and tire combo tho looks good

[mrhino]

step 5: Its all in polyester now! Getting ready for final block sanding.

[Low Elco]

Looks great! Sing along...... A blocking we will go..... A blocking we will go..... If you're painting that black, hope you have good ac!
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[Car'n'Guitars]

Great work man, this truck has come a long way from where it started.

[mrhino]

Hi ho the dairyo blocking we will go. Ill take this over blocking filler. Im just glad Im almost to the paint and clear stage. of coarse then theres blocking the clear and buffing. No wonder paint jobs cost so damn much. its work! maybe Ill be done before the snow flys. I still have the engine to build.

[mrhino]

forgot to show you guys the "crate engine" i picked up for my lil shortbed. been on this skid since 98

[mrhino]

Cant sell any more of my sound deadener. at least for now. I guess I got the attention of Dynamat.

[mrhino]

OK the manufacture has failed to negotiate with me, They think I should just sell it back to them at cost Thats not going to happen!! Im going to sell what I have left. So Know you guys know it comes from the same manufacture as Dynamat. it looks like dynamat it smells like dynamat, it must be....

I will not be putting my logo on it. or using the name Rhinomat.
I would be willing to cut each piece in half 18 x 16 to keep from shipping it folded if you like, either way its the Same pricing as before. plus FREE Shipping. onece its gone thats it. they wont sell me anymore. I will add a 4sf sheet to any order for a extra $14

[Low Elco]

Looks great, keep it up! Have you used the 3m powder guide coat? Great stuff!
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[mrhino]

no i havn't. i know i shouldnt be using spray paint, but I try to get everything i need online at one time (it saves so much money that way) but i forgot guide coat. and the local paint supply house wants way to much for it along with everything else. The only time i use it is with this feather fill stuff. the epoxy prime i use dries with a semi gloss and when you block it it shows the low spots nicely.

[Devillusion]

very nice......

[mrhino]

finally all the major block sanding to get it straight is done. Plus fixed all the little imperfections. now its on to another round of epoxy and hitting it with 320-400, making it smooth as a baby's bottom. OOH Im getting excited!

[truckzilla]

Yeah, all that block sanding is a drag, but it is what is necessary to get it done right. I'm glad that you're not taking the easy way out and just saying, its good enough.
And the pseudo-nondescript sound barrier that you sent arrived. It looks good, although i've never delt with the brand name guys stuff before. I'm a long ways off from applying it but at least it will be here waiting. Thanks again Mike for your help with this noob.

[mrhino]

Originally Posted by truckzilla

Yeah, all that block sanding is a drag, but it is what is necessary to get it done right. I'm glad that you're not taking the easy way out and just saying, its good enough.
And the pseudo-nondescript sound barrier that you sent arrived. It looks good, although i've never delt with the brand name guys stuff before. I'm a long ways off from applying it but at least it will be here waiting. Thanks again Mike for your help with this noob.

You are very welcome! I thought about it several times just calling it "good" but I think of the money I have in it and what a waste that would be. Im sure it is not going to be the perfect paint job, (although its taken me long enough it should be). I am content knowing, I did the best I could with the tools and experience I had available to me at the time. and the fact that Deb seams to really like it so far. which is the most important part.

Thanks everyone for there compliments and encouraging words.

[truckzilla]

I know my wife would love a truck like you're building for yours. Maybe after mines done (a hundred years from now), I'll build her a crewcab or something.
Knowing one did the best they could with what they have will (i.e. time, talent and tools) always be good enough I believe. Keep after it and make her proud. After looking at your other build, this one's gonna be a stunner as well!

[mojo69]

Mike

I do not know if you have received any of my e mails since your craiglist ad expired but I am still interested in your truck.

Moses

[67cheby]

Nice !
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[truckzilla]

Lookin' good! And what a coincidence Mike, I'm going with satin/matte black on Truckzilla as well!

[Car'n'Guitars]

Any updates on the project?

[mrhino]

Updates? well 2 weeks ago I spent a whole week doing final sanding even got my dad to stop by and partake in the fun.






I got it all done and was hoping to have it painted by now, I had even taken a vacation day 2 fridays ago to get it done. I cleaned the garage and mixed up my sealer but on that day It turned cold like 50 degrees. My paint needs to be at least 70 for it to properly dry. and with no end in sight till next spring for some warmer 70 degree weather (at least over night) I opted to put in one of those big max heaters.



I had a blue flame "vent free" heater in the garage but each year it gets a little more stinkier in the garage and I wasnt going to run that thing for 12 hours. so I spent a week installing that. but now its all in and working good and hopefully I will get it all painted in the next 2 days I hope so cause i mixed up another cup of sealer.

[Car'n'Guitars]

Yeah the cold is in the way of a lot of things around here. Looking good man.