Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Thank You Mike

Thanks Rian

Good to hear from you Martin. Looking forward to your updates.


Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Today's work. Started early this morning getting chores done around the house and then got the door prepped to spray the Blue. I missed a few very small dents and it orange peeled on mine just a little. But it's an old truck and not a show truck for sure. I thinned the paint a little extra but it still wasn't enough. I will reduce in more on the next round.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1807/...a71568d4_b.jpg20180628_132633 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/837/4...113b09e6_b.jpg20180628_132628 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Tape and masking pulled. Pretty happy with it. Chubbed as Rian would say.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1788/...7b87b763_b.jpg20180628_151322 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1769/...bc653b55_b.jpg20180628_151335 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/4...5a2eef45_b.jpg20180628_152315 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/845/4...a521be40_b.jpg20180628_152337 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Can't wait to get it mounted on the truck for the last time. Speaking of that. The hinge bolts were not ready so sandblasted and put them in paint this evening.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1790/...14045317_b.jpg20180628_160357 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

The passenger front fender will be next in the paint booth. Fixed 3 small places with glazing putty and put another coat of high build on. Will block it out tomorrow after work and see if it is ready for paint. Hopefully get some color on it this weekend and get the inside of it painted as well and reinstall all the inside brackets and rubber pieces.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1827/...b56ac428_b.jpg20180628_164124 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Carefully got the door into it's temporary home for next few days.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1767/...06efa261_b.jpg20180628_160116 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

These photos popped up from 4 years ago.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/913/4...62aa1b1c_b.jpgFB_IMG_1530213920787 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1782/...3eacdb6d_b.jpgFB_IMG_1530213891207 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1801/...bdc0cb44_b.jpgFB_IMG_1530213870012 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Thanks for stopping in,

Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

:metal:

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Nice job Bret! Once you get it done I'll meet you at the monthly Leander car show!

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Paint looks pretty darn Good. Thanks for the pictures

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Thank You guys.

Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Some more updates.

Before.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/847/4...8f2acb61_b.jpgDSCN8379 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

After. Exactly 4 years apart.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/2...93d28748_b.jpg20180705_094540 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1801/...c760ca8d_b.jpg20180705_094502 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1821/...812ee0a7_b.jpg20180705_100736 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I think my lines are pretty close considering I painted these pieces separately and more than 3 years apart.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/845/4...10000d23_b.jpg20180705_100748 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/...af83ea68_b.jpg20180705_100758 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1830/...d7327d41_b.jpg20180705_094457 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

thanks for stopping in,

Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

So last Thursday I got the Driver vent window rebuilt. What a Pain in the ass that was. My fingertips are all still hurting.

First job was getting these factory style rivets into this metal impregnated seal.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/...c36241a1_b.jpg20180705_104427 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I had to use a drill bit to help guide it in.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/838/4...ea3fdb51_b.jpg20180705_104435 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1762/...d49a07f9_b.jpg20180705_104441 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Next was fitting the outside seal into its frame. I didn't take any pictures other than this but this is the reason for my fingers hurting. Took a good 30 minutes and some soapy water to get it fully seated.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/926/4...aa954229_b.jpg20180705_113658 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Next was fitting the glass back into its frame using original style rubber cork glass setting tape.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1821/...0b32d7fa_b.jpg20180705_113839 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Use electrical tape so when you trim it you can't see the tape.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1785/...76035317_b.jpg20180705_114450 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Was actually easier than I thought it was going to be.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/...d02d540b_b.jpg20180705_114854 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Used an Exacto knife to trim off the excess.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1784/...0379e8dd_b.jpg20180705_115633 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1822/...f8c4a103_b.jpg20180705_115643 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Still need to set the rivet that goes in the window hinge. I want to test fit in the door first to make sure everything lines up.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/837/2...8e2ce520_b.jpg20180705_121154 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

New vs Old.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1781/...058a4799_b.jpg20180706_195647 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Front fender parts out of the paint shop and ready to have the rubber assembled on them. I will be using some heavy gauge coated wire instead of staples.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1765/...03f382a2_b.jpg20180706_195734 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Another before/after 4 years apart.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1807/...0b1ce535_b.jpgDSCN8397 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1765/...9992cfe6_b.jpg20180706_185214 by bjohnson388, on Flickr


Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Got all 4 fender brackets done with new rubber and staples installed.

Rubber that goes on top bracket that seals against the cab.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1823/...d032fe74_b.jpg20180707_185250 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Coated wire I used to make staples. Got it at the Hobby Store in the jewelry making section.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1809/...603b7a79_b.jpg20180707_185253 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Handmade staples

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/4...8718de94_b.jpg20180707_190117 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

First bracket done. I don't like how it bunches in the corner. But that's how the factory did it.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1805/...2a7b0d3e_b.jpg20180707_191000 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1826/...2631c8c7_b.jpg20180707_191005 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Bottom side

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/927/4...603cbb00_b.jpg20180707_191011 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Both sides done.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/844/4...1e48c6b0_b.jpg20180707_192339 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Lower splash guards.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1829/...958b406f_b.jpg20180707_193934 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/920/4...8f56349a_b.jpg20180707_193941 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Used this small drill bit in my dremel to drill holes through the rubber.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/...da6bb67e_b.jpg20180707_193944 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1830/...d732d1fd_b.jpg20180707_193947 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/922/2...d039e3ed_b.jpg20180707_194018 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/843/4...696022a2_b.jpg20180707_194005 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/841/4...3686e008_b.jpg20180707_194021 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I made these staples the right width by bending one side putting it in the hole and the using the needle nose pliers bending right in line with the other hole.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/843/2...fd649667_b.jpg20180707_194128 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1828/...60732a63_b.jpg20180707_194321 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

All 4 done. Can check that off my list.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1830/...efff5b34_b.jpg20180707_195122 by bjohnson388, on Flickr


Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Love the step by step! The stuff I have seen done on this forum boggles my mind! Everyone that takes the time to show us how they did things makes life easier for us that need help. Thanks Again

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

:metal:

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

And this is why I write so much stuff, including the random stuff.

It’s a record of progress

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Wow very nice work!

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

It may not be exact but if it helps somebody that works for me.


:metal: A man of few words.

Definitely can reflect on it Rian



Thank You TJ.

Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Update.

Tearing down the Passenger vent window so I can rebulid it. I only took one apart at a time that way I can reference the other one if I had trouble putting it back together.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1783/...a9da8e2e_b.jpg20180708_103555 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I think this piece of rubber was past its lifetime compared to the new underneath it.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/2...40e70cbb_b.jpg20180708_103633 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Detailed pictures of how all these spacers and washers go back.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/4...2efbd98b_b.jpg20180708_102251 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1765/...b89943c2_b.jpg20180708_102237 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Everything but the rubber.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/914/4...2a1c9499_b.jpg20180708_103911 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Next up taking the door glass out of the channels to rebuild them. I put tape on the ends to line the glass backup and I measured from the top and wrote each side down so I can get the glass back exactly where it goes.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1806/...8e3d1e1f_b.jpg20180708_122618 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1764/...62a40be0_b.jpg20180708_122622 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1789/...b726c27d_b.jpg20180708_122625 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Knocked the window channel off with a block of wood and rubber mallet. Was pretty easy. Glad I did this. There was a lot of corrosion in the channels and the glass setting tape was completely rotted out.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/4...f3d2047c_b.jpg20180708_122808 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Everything blasted.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/839/4...9c8ded3c_b.jpg20180708_153924 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I blasted a ton of bolts today too and painted several as well. Still amazed at how many bolts are left to go on the truck.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1804/...9692871e_b.jpg20180708_153907 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Some more parts in Black paint.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1783/...e102afde_b.jpg20180708_141111 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Upcoming project and its ingredients.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1808/...24e50bfc_b.jpg20180708_104354 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

2 of the dogs sunbathing.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/920/2...54b287cc_b.jpg20180708_141027 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Several things knocked off my list.


Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Couple quick shots I got of the fender installed. Still have to pull it back off and reshoot. Just wanted to get a glance.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/924/4...2091e354_b.jpg20180723_075854 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/849/4...799b4b62_b.jpg20180723_075847 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/840/2...218c7154_b.jpg20180723_080110 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/836/2...4a8fff9a_b.jpg20180723_075837 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Sunrise from in front of my store for Rian. :D

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/931/4...d5b90439_b.jpg20180724_073349 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

The paint laid down really smooth.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/...1124b136_b.jpg20180722_194744 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Good job brett. Truck is looking great and you tell the story so well. I especially like the before and after photos.

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

:metal:

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Thank You Clem

You are man of few words Mike. :lol:

Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Next up was finishing the Passenger vent window. Made a run to Lowes to get a 5/16 fine thread nut and some nylon washers.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/939/4...d1ba53f5_b.jpg20180727_122302 by bjohnson388, on Flickr


Installed the final rivet on the vent window.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/927/2...00a44e34_b.jpg20180727_081010 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/4...ba260fb7_b.jpg20180727_081013 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Last piece of rubber/felt to go on vent window.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/861/4...afa5f9f5_b.jpg20180727_130125 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

The driver window is missing this lock tab washer so I made a copy of the passenger one before buttoning all up. Its not pretty but it works.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/842/2...8613d408_b.jpg20180727_125727 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Installing the glass.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/941/2...b14cdd88_b.jpg20180727_132052 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Rubber felt has the slits for the corner so it doesn't bunch up.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/859/2...13353dc0_b.jpg20180727_132059 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/2...9171f769_b.jpg20180727_132106 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Jeep Cherokee door check. Fits perfectly.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/917/2...9717a9ed_b.jpg20180727_132116 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Passenger door is almost completely assembled.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/843/4...12c0bcc4_b.jpg20180727_141951 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/854/2...d2fff31e_b.jpg20180727_142000 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I attempted to install the felt that goes at the bottom of the window but had no luck and broke a tab on one of them. After research I see Precision makes a set with different clips versus the ones that come in their kit. That doesn't make any sense. Disappointed as everything else for the doors worked great. This is Precision brand. I have read to save the original clips but the ones on mine had already been replace and looked just like these. I have read several threads about it. I will either order the different set from Precision or maybe just screw them on like Astronaut did.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/852/4...1c80a966_b.jpg20180727_140854 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

The fruits of all my labor. This door shuts factory fresh and sounds amazing. I haven't even put any sound deadening in it yet. I am really stoked and can't wait to get the driver door done. The sound of this door takes me back to being a kid and shutting the door on my Grandpa's 64' Longbed. Click pic for video.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/845/4...0f6f187c_b.jpg20180727_141112 by bjohnson388, on Flickr


Some Random shots.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/4...22609d7d_b.jpg20180727_142021 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/858/2...55a3cf0e_b.jpg20180727_141945 by bjohnson388, on Flickr


Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Lookin' real GOOD!

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Hey man, you've done some incredible work while I've been away. just finished catching up. Wow.

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Thanks Palf.

Thank You PDX. Not sure incredible belongs in my thread but thank you for the comments.

Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Updates...


A/C blowing dust in paint saga...

Bought a cut to fit air filter from Lowe's. Wrapped it around the outside of the a/c and also cut some pieces to fit inside the vents. Installation is ghetto but wanted to try it out before I made a more elegant solution just to see if it made a difference.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/4...da406f43_b.jpg20180802_091307 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/934/4...3175f500_b.jpg20180802_091749 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Test paint to see if I get any dust.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1776/...b44f090c_b.jpg20180802_114701 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Still a few.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/933/4...297ae92f_b.jpg20180802_115000 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

This is a close up of one of the cowl covers you can see how much debris landed in the paint from previous paint session.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/861/2...10b910d2_b.jpg20180802_114944 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Sanded them both down to reshoot them.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/932/2...2e0c3f50_b.jpg20180802_120145 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1837/...405a1112_b.jpg20180802_122118 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Also installed a 1500 3M filter on the A/c. A little overkill but all sizes are the same price so why not get the biggest one. I will be able to flip it and use it twice.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/934/4...0d926b9e_b.jpg20180802_120713 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Respray. Still got some debris but they are much smaller and pretty much disappeared once the paint flowed out and dried.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/857/2...8294f9ae_b.jpg20180802_131639 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1817/...1ea0d8b9_b.jpg20180802_131656 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Here is one dry. Not the ultimate result I wanted. So I think my new plan for the time being will be to get everything prepped and ready to spray and the get up at the butt crack of dawn and paint really early with no A/C on.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1817/...7f35a1c2_b.jpg20180803_190700 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1814/...e7b3a6e3_b.jpg20180803_190653 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Oh I finally did my garage laundry. My wife was giving me a hard time as to why I will fold my garage towels but not the ones in the house. :D

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1834/...3360cbe3_b.jpg20180803_190516 by bjohnson388, on Flickr


Bret

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Are you wiping with a microfiber before painting? I've found that they can sometimes static charge rhensurface and really draw in dust. A wipe with wax and grease remover or just plain blow the surface clean has always worked best for me.

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Excellent job posting Bret, i am getting ready to repaint my front fenders and your build, as in the past will come in handy. Nice to see the truck outside.:metal:
Keep up the good work, the truck looks great.

I used to clean everything, wear dustless clothes or none, and then hose down the garage floor before spraying to keep dust down, but still would get a couple dust spots. Good luck!

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

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I believe Birthday wishes are in order Bret.


I know you are busy, but hopefully you will have a day off, or at least some time to celebrate the day.


Here’s to a great year ahead.

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

:metal:

Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Happy birthday Bret hope you managed to get a bit of truck time in as you are so close now
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Re: 64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"
 

Looks nice man, mine are still in primer. :waah: lol