Jans 53

[Father&son56project]

Wow! Those reflections in that panel are arrow straight. That takes a ton of time (and talent) to do that well.

Awesome work!

Stephan

[NorCalGal]

Or a totally OCD crazy woman. Lol

[8man]

Ok, but still very nice work.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

You guys don’t miss anything.

Yes, joedoh that is an old city parking sign I cemented next to my driveway.

I was really wondering if it was a shop in an alley!

[twinshadows]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Or a totally OCD crazy woman. Lol

Jan , , , , "OCD" (lol) . . . . . that sounds like my wife (Diana) . . .

but, sometimes , I change it too "QVC" (inside joke) .............

Your Body-Work looks 1st class (from an ol' bodyman's point of
view) . . . . . and, what's the "rip" . . . . . (do it everyday for 10-12
years) . Nobody like 'sanding' . . . . . . . . . but, you'll like the 'results' .

again , Great job . . . . I'm watching & learning (more) .

later , jim

[NorCalGal]

Originally Posted by twinshadows

Jan , , , , "OCD" (lol) . . . . . that sounds like my wife (Diana) . . .

but, sometimes , I change it too "QVC" (inside joke) .............

Your Body-Work looks 1st class (from an ol' bodyman's point of
view) . . . . . and, what's the "rip" . . . . . (do it everyday for 10-12
years) . Nobody like 'sanding' . . . . . . . . . but, you'll like the 'results' .


again , Great job . . . . I'm watching & learning (more) .

later , jim

The end results is what keeps me sanding.

[NorCalGal]

So now I have all 4 fenders the cab and hood sanded. I will go over them and look for small flaws then on to bedsides. Tomorrow morning going to take a trip to summit and pick up a tailgate, front bed panel and maybe a new grill.
Has anyone seen the goodmark tailgate? the price difference isn’t much between it and the mar-k but they don’t have the mar-k in stock....is it worth paying shipping and waiting for the mar-k? Also anyone have the OER grill? Any info on quality?

Now I’ll leave you with today’s picture of my OCD session.

[joedoh]

your primer is shinier than my paint

[NorCalGal]

That’s with the wax and grease remover before it evaporated, so I can check the straightness while it’s wet. If I could sand it that shiny I wouldn’t bother painting.

[8man]

That looks great. Well worth all the work.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

That’s with the wax and grease remover before it evaporated, so I can check the straightness while it’s wet. If I could sand it that shiny I wouldn’t bother painting.

I actually wondered if it WAS your paint for a minute

[mongocanfly]

Anything from mar-k is worth waiting on...I've got a mix of mar k and other brands...theres no comparison..if you had them side by side you could tell..
I've got a complete mar k bed...I think its heavier that the factory one..
I wouldnt hold my breath on a repop grill fitting without issues..be prepared...if have a repop and it looks great..and is heavy..got it off ebay..if it doesnt fit it would be best to make the fenders fit the grill..

[NorCalGal]

Went to summit today and picked up mar-k tailgate, bed front and a new grill man I gotta stay away from those places.$$$$$$$$

[NorCalGal]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Anything from mar-k is worth waiting on...I've got a mix of mar k and other brands...theres no comparison..if you had them side by side you could tell..
I've got a complete mar k bed...I think its heavier that the factory one..
I wouldnt hold my breath on a repop grill fitting without issues..be prepared...if have a repop and it looks great..and is heavy..got it off ebay..if it doesnt fit it would be best to make the fenders fit the grill..

Thanks Mongo I did go with the Mar-k parts but had to order the grill, it’s an OER brand I will make sure and check it when It gets here. I will send it back if needed.

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Eww wee, got the doors wet sanded today. Hope the fenders turn out this nice.

Wow, that's just primer so far? What was your choice? I'm still deciding on a good glossy primer so I can see the reflections before shooting color.

[youngrodder]

With as slick as that primmer is there is no doubt that the paint job will look fantastic. Looking great!!

Marc

[NorCalGal]

Originally Posted by gigamanx

Wow, that's just primer so far? What was your choice? I'm still deciding on a good glossy primer so I can see the reflections before shooting color.

Using SPI epoxy primer and 2k surfacer.



Marc, I’m hoping that’s the case. It’s all in the prep right?

[NorCalGal]

Think I’m going to take the week off.

[8man]

Yeah, but what's the humidity? That's hot and I don't care who you are!

[NorCalGal]

BTW, I got my cross sills from you yesterday.

Humidity today is only 33 but the next 2 days show clouds so that will bump it up. The first time I went to Texas when getting off the plane walking along the suddenly hit that wall of humidity I thought I would die! We are definitely spoiled on the west coast.

[8man]

Glad you got the sills. Can't wait to see what you do with the bed.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Think I’m going to take the week off.

ditto, we got 111°F on one of those days coming up here in Sac

[NorCalGal]

So today I received my stainless hood trim and grill from OER. Hood trim is about 3/16 wider than original and grill looks to be good(I didn’t order the more expensive show grill) hopefully all fits well. Here’s some pics so that you can judge for yourself.

[joedoh]

pretty!

what made you pop on the stainless center strip? I have seen them for sale but never on a truck, wondering what it will look like

[8man]

Looks great.