My 78 K15 High Sierra build - Fish Tremble

[cmabolt]

Can't wait to see some color....

Chris

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I understand that Harbor freight sells disposable cups..

Thanks for the tip swamp rat. I found them, and they are the same brand as the gun I was using so pretty likely to have the adapter that would work. $6.99 for 5 of them looks like a good investment. Sure beats cleaning the cup a dozen times in a day! Good luck on your door repair.

Originally Posted by cmabolt

Can't wait to see some color....

Chris

You and me both Chris! Can't wait to see yours completed, and for the big reveal when we get to see the whole truck in one picture!

[rusty76]

I've got to finishing reading this one but cool build!

[rgunlock]

Thanks for checking it out!

[mjensen]

Hey Rick! Are you done yet?

[rgunlock]

I wish! Nah, haven't posted much lately because I'm just doing a lot (well... maybe not a lot) of block sanding. That's a tough part of this for me to get real motivated for. Haven't seen an update from you in a while Mike - you getting out to the garage lately?

[mjensen]

No, I've had to take a break. It's just too overwhelming right now :-). In the meantime, I've been out playing with the RZR. Oh, and HAD to upgrade my new truck to a duramax lol. I will get back to old blue shortly.

[LF_MN_71GMC]

Hey, I just read this whole thread. Really great work, doing some professional level stuff here.

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by LF_MN_71GMC

Hey, I just read this whole thread. Really great work, doing some professional level stuff here.

Thanks for looking it over. I appreciate the comment, although I think "professional level" may be overstating for my first project I have a tough time settling when I think I could do a better job, which is where I am stuck now. I just haven't been able to get happy with all my filler work so keep on re-doing it, but I am really close to being finished now. Decided I've posted enough on bodywork so updates and pics when I actually get some color on the truck.

[y5mgisi]

But we like pics and updates!

[rgunlock]

Then I'd better get some color on it quick! Well, I need to build another cart so that I can have both the cab and bed on carts when I blow the whole thing back apart. And, I need to construct some sort of paint booth in the shop. I'll post some updates when I get to those. If you've seen one picture of filler slathered on a body panel, you've pretty much seen them all

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

But we like pics and updates!

Well, this update is for you y5mgisi! Plus I just looked back and I haven't posted any progress pictures since April. When I started block sanding the 2K, I found a number of spots where I just was not happy with my bodywork, so I've been working those spots as I've had time. I finally think (hope) that they are good enough. Finished sanding them today and sprayed on some epoxy to cover the bare metal and new filler.

[rgunlock]

And a few more... Now to finish the block sanding I started a couple months ago.

[19silverado77]

Your truck looks great and has came a long way.

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by 19silverado77

Your truck looks great and has came a long way.

Thank you, and I keep reminding myself about that.

Spent a few hours with the purple scotch pad today scuffing the interior and jams on the cab. There was so much overspray in there that at least it was easy to see what I'd scuffed and what hadn't been. In theory, all it needs now is a wash and wipe with wax and grease remover before painting. I may hit it with sealer first to get the chemical bond to the paint, but I don't know if that is necessary. Inside the cab hasn't been this clean in years

Its 98 in the shade here and no cooler in my shop, so that was enough progress for today.

[y5mgisi]

Very nice! It's been warm here lately and it does shoot the motivation level down a bit! I wish I had the ambition to do a full tear down like you did. I'm only going as far as painting the door jambs. If I had a shop separate from my garage I would strongly consider it. But since all I have is a two car garage and nothing more, I figured it best to just get the thing in and out as quick as possible. The good news is that by the time I actually get paint on it, maybe not all back together but able to sit outside again, should only be a total of about 3 months of down time. Pros and cons to each method I reckon.

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

I wish I had the ambition to do a full tear down like you did.

That's funny, because I'm thinking I'd have been happier driving it for the last couple years if I had not been so ambitious! Guess I'm committed now

[y5mgisi]

That's kind of what I keep telling myself take myself sleep better is that it will be back on the road sooner. Like I said, pros and cons to each approach.

[Bomp]

Wow, you've come along ways. Looks great.

[mjensen]

Hey, I was hoping to come back on here and see color on this thing! Good work Rick! It's coming along nicely.

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Wow, you've come along ways. Looks great.

Thanks Bomp! Really good to see that you're back on Steiner!

Originally Posted by mjensen

Hey, I was hoping to come back on here and see color on this thing! Good work Rick! It's coming along nicely.

You and me both Mike - thanks! I am getting pretty close.

But, tell me that you guys have done something like this. Had just finished blocking the rest of the truck with 220 and climbed into the bed to do the roof of the cab. Found this! Dang, I forgot all about the roof and thought I was done with all the bodywork Hopefully I can get the roof caught up with the rest of the truck this weekend and start blocking with 320.

[y5mgisi]

Oopsie tootsie! Not really looking forward to blocking my truck... It's a crew cab long bed. Yippie.

[rgunlock]

The blocking doesn't really seem that bad, once you get the bodywork right. Looking forward to seeing yours in primer soon.

[19silverado77]

Wow this looks great! good job wish mine looked half as good.

[rgunlock]

Thanks! All comes down to how much of your time and effort you are willing to put into it. Oh, and a little money