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Mike 85
11-30-2006, 10:44 PM
Just a quick Hi and couple of the Tank I'm doing.
85 3+3 duely 454 BB auto. Power everything.
Man is this thing BIG.
It's my neighbors next door and thank God he has a shop as well. Too much stuff to stash in my place.
I got myself into this as a simple repaint but you know it's always more than that and as usual, the more I took apart the worse it got.:whine:
Mainly rust in the door and jamb seams,1 rocker,most of the cowel/firewall junction,little under the rear flairs which were as always,smashed.;)
I'm not a professional just an idiot who likes this abuse.
My midlife crisis was to buy a paint gun and paint sports cars instead of buy one.Just like I misunderstood my father who told me to get a job IN THE air conditioning and I got one IN air conditioning.:crazy:
I know several members here from other boards and will try to not bother you too much but I am fairly knowledgable at paint and will contribute as much as I know.
Mike K.

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chevy_fatman
11-30-2006, 11:05 PM
:welcome2: to the board from PA! :hiya: I recently got me a '89 GMC dually, and it almost looks like yours but mine is 2 tone black/red and the interior is red too, it seems like we even got the same wheel covers!! I'll post some pics later. :ito:

outlawc
11-30-2006, 11:42 PM
My buddy Mike!!!!!:) Looks like you have your hands full on this one. Truck doesnt look bad though, just BIG!! Hows things going with you. I havent heard from you in awhile. Has your # changed. If not I will give you a call so we can catch up. Oh yeah, welcome!

shaneschevys
12-01-2006, 12:56 AM
Welcome from FT Worth TX.

Canadian694x4
12-01-2006, 01:33 AM
Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

71SWBChevy
12-01-2006, 02:45 AM
:welcome2: to the board from KY!

BOSS
12-01-2006, 05:10 AM
Welcome to the board from Missouri and thanx for joining up :)

04Xrider
12-01-2006, 08:13 AM
Welcome to the board from another nub!

Mike 85
12-01-2006, 09:31 AM
Thanks guys.
Yeah, it's a handfull and I'll probably end up having to pull the cab into 1 bay and seal the door around the frame and the bed in the other side to spray it.
I'll jamb it and do the interior paint first. Don't think I can open the doors enough once it's inside. It's going Viper Red so at least it's a sold color.
I'm using SPI products on the whole truck. REALLY good stuff especially their epoxy. Thats Southern Polyurethane if your interested.
I still have a LONG way to go but I'm learning a lot about the body metal work I've not got into before which will be good practice befor tackling the 69 Super Bee.

jsbgump
12-01-2006, 10:01 AM
Welcome to the board from Texas

Pickles
12-01-2006, 10:08 AM
Welcome from KY

krue
12-01-2006, 10:35 AM
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!:D

86swb
12-01-2006, 02:16 PM
Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

LUV2XCLR8
12-01-2006, 05:11 PM
:welcome2: From West TN :hi2:

CAL 58 GMC
12-01-2006, 08:04 PM
Welcome to the board from central Califorina!:metal:

Mike 85
12-01-2006, 09:09 PM
Cal 58 this might interest ya as well. Hehehehe.
It's on the back burnner for now but it's a 59 and will get done later.
SOOO much work,So little time. God, Old is comming quick.:crazy:

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68GMC454
12-01-2006, 09:59 PM
:welcome2:

not a bad looking truck..i have been wanting a dually forever..hope to one day find one that is priced right..good luck with your truck
billy

redneckgirl
12-01-2006, 10:38 PM
Welcome to the board from Maryland!

ks147j111928
12-01-2006, 10:55 PM
Welcome from Colorado! Isn't dimantling the best part?
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ChevyCrazy67
12-01-2006, 11:41 PM
Welcome to the board from south Alabama.

myoldchev
12-01-2006, 11:47 PM
Welcome from Washington!

Bandit76
12-02-2006, 03:23 AM
:welcoem: from Kelowna

1969k10stepside
12-02-2006, 12:38 PM
Welcome to the site