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01-13-2014, 12:44 AM
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Re: 1957 chevy family truck
Looking good.
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01-19-2014, 08:06 PM
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Re: 1957 chevy family truck
thanx Kim alittle at time unfortunately almost done with the tailgate more pix to come soon. weathers getting nicer so possible paint the cab in the next few months
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01-23-2014, 07:25 PM
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ok so got my tailgate mostly done
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01-23-2014, 07:27 PM
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Re: 1957 chevy family truck
didn't like the buttons on the tailgate latch slider so I put these together using some valve stem covers. may cut em down before someone gets goosed on my tailgate
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01-23-2014, 07:29 PM
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fix the cracks on my 1956-210 wheel so she's ready to go for primer as soon as the weather gets hotter
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01-23-2014, 07:31 PM
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so now the fun part after I got most of my body work done on the tailgate and numerous times I put it on and off to make sure everything was straight well I laid a piece of wood across it only to find out the center is bowed in
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01-23-2014, 07:47 PM
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Re: 1957 chevy family truck
since I'm raising my bed about 5-6 inches this gab could be a problem any suggestions guys? I'm almost wishing I would have bought a new tailgate LOL but every time I look at the price I'm thinking no way
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01-24-2014, 09:45 AM
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can you take a better picture of the gap? its hard to view
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01-25-2014, 01:04 AM
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01-24-2014, 10:08 AM
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Things are looking good.
To bad about the bow in the tail gate. Kim |
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01-24-2014, 09:09 PM
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Great work....I really like what you came up on the tailgate hinges.
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01-25-2014, 01:09 AM
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03-20-2014, 11:58 PM
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so she's finally painted well somewhat
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03-21-2014, 12:01 AM
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03-20-2014, 11:59 PM
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i'm not happy with a few things the color an my crappy paint job
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03-21-2014, 12:03 AM
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i was reaching up to spray the top and my shirt touch the paint this was alot of work i should have just patina'd the dang thing lol hopefuly shooting the bed in the next few days
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03-21-2014, 12:04 AM
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not to mention a whole lot of orange peeling going on
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03-21-2014, 01:29 AM
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That color is cool as hell though. It will be worth all the work! Can't wait to see more pictures.
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03-21-2014, 09:55 AM
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I was pretty discouraged yesterday but today I'm ready to do what I gotta do to make it right I'll resand the problem peices (pass fender, spot behind pass door) I told the guy and the paint store "now I know why people patina there stuff alot easier less work less areas for mistakes" I thought the solid colors were easier
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03-21-2014, 10:08 AM
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You'll get there.
I've been discouraged on mine plenty of times after screwing some little thing up and then having to redo it. The color looks good on it. kim |
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03-21-2014, 10:11 AM
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that's an easy fix. Wet sand the panel with 800 grit to smooth it all out and shoot 2 more coats. The next coats will flow out like water! Keep going man, this is a fantastic build to watch
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03-21-2014, 10:18 AM
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Thanx guys just the encouragement I need the websites full of cool people dubie any idea how long till I can sand and reapply? I'm thinking 16 hours from what I've read.
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03-22-2014, 07:04 AM
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Re: 1957 chevy family truck
This is looking VERY nice man. I really like the color.
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03-22-2014, 10:25 AM
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I would wait at least 24 hours before sanding the panel down. If you start sanding and it gums up in the paper, then wait another 12 hours or so. I would wet sand it with 800, wax and grease remover it, tack rag it, mask everything off and shoot it. I always start from top to bottom when spraying. I ended up sticking my coveralls to a wet door once and ended up having to repaint the entire door. I keep watching for progress on this truck man, it's such a great story and such a cool build. Keep us updated eh
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03-22-2014, 05:42 PM
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So when I first **** the paint i hated it but this morning I was like SWEET! Then I remember the guy at the paint store said after u spray it give it a day or two and it will darken up and it did just got the bed done tomorrow I'll respray the mistakes after that I got the tailgate and steering wheel I'll post some pix after I finish a case of beer �� just call me Barnaby Jones ��
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