Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
10-17-2011, 04:39 AM | #76 |
454 club
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,348
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
looks like the bar was set really high. Great work and a very nice truck.
__________________
David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up. |
10-17-2011, 01:55 PM | #77 | ||
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
Quote:
I spoke with the owner of the truck last week and they may be forced to sell the truck sometime next year. I'd really hate to see them have to let it go after keeping it in the family since it was only a year old, and being their dad's truck, and their son's first car, and all the stories and memories tied to it. As much as I'd like to own it, there's no way I'd be able to afford to buy it from them to keep it close to home and make sure the truck is kept up like it should be. I'd hate to see it sold and somebody modify it from the way it is, or go somewhere far off and never see it again. After spending many thousands of hours and ~5 years (I'm 24 so that's 1/5 of my life!) working on restoring it, I've got kind of attached to it!
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc |
||
10-18-2011, 08:58 AM | #78 |
Artist
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rockwell NC
Posts: 422
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
that would be a horrible horrible thing.
__________________
66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66 |
10-18-2011, 06:30 PM | #79 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Just read this post.
I am both happy and sad to read this took 5 years. Sad that it is such a large part of your life spent on it and then they may end up selling it... but happy because I know I can slow down and be patient with mine (that I just started) I only get 2 ~maybe~ 3 years to work on mine depending on where I get posted after this duty station. Awesome awesome work, congratulations!
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
10-18-2011, 08:19 PM | #80 | |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
It took me a solid half week to figure out how to reproduce the body tag and nail down the process once I found what I needed to make it. And after making the first one and installing it, it got wet and the graphics streaked so I had to come up with another one and make it more durable. Finding the rivets to attach it took quite a few hours of driving around, searching the local fastener shops (had to order it-more waiting), and then finding the correct longer mandrel for the nut-sert tool because of the deeper depth of the threads in the riv-nut. I could have used shorter depth riv-nuts but the threads would have been visible and not have looked as correct. Of course there's no way I could have charged for all of that time and still have a clear conscience, so I only charged for the time it took to make the second tag and install it; about an hour. You don't make any money money that way, but I wouldn't feel right charging for nearly a whole week to research, make, and install a kick panel tag. And it would have driven me crazy to leave the old faded tag on there since it wouldn't be up to the standard of the rest of the truck. Maybe one day I'll start making and selling them to recoop some of the money I didn't make during the time it took to figure the process out. The rough draft of the repro graphics and the original faded tag. The first tag. The second tag. I hope that explains a little bit of the reason projects like these can take so long. .
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc Last edited by theastronaut; 12-31-2012 at 05:45 PM. Reason: Fix dead pic links |
|
10-19-2011, 12:21 AM | #81 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 417
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Now I just need to talk you into building an id plate for me!
Looks great. |
11-21-2011, 07:05 AM | #82 |
Local Redneck Authority
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 584
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
I read this whole post, from a link from your targa top camaro to the other camaro site link back to here! All your work is top notch and you're the most honest and fair professional I've read about or seen in this industry. Nice work!
__________________
-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
11-22-2011, 06:08 PM | #83 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: elgin, IL
Posts: 5
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Can I bother you for that baby blue paint code? Looks much like the original I found buried under various layers of paint on mine and I am really starting to dig that color.
|
11-22-2011, 08:03 PM | #84 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: bean station tennessee
Posts: 398
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
it is right on the trim tag above.paint code #507 is light blue.light blue and white tutone is #537.hope this helps.
|
11-22-2011, 10:49 PM | #85 | |
Stirrer of the Pot
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: washington
Posts: 477
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
You did amazing work with this truck, definitely very inspirational. thanks for sharing- |
|
11-23-2011, 12:04 AM | #86 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Rich Virginia
Posts: 336
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
My hat off to you. I have been modifying cars for 14 years and I have never seen such detail, on the verge of OCD insanity but just amazing. I am very picky but you make me look like a bum on my restorations. I am sure your business is flourishing. I hope to be able to bring you my truck for final body work and paint
|
11-24-2011, 01:12 AM | #87 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California )
Posts: 184
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
You're a master finisher!!!
__________________
1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert) |
11-28-2011, 01:13 PM | #88 | ||||||
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Here's a scan of an old PPG paint chip chart. Your local paint supply shop should be able to use the codes on the chart to mix your paint. Quote:
Quote:
Thank you!!
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc |
||||||
12-04-2011, 10:27 AM | #89 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Deale Md
Posts: 4,663
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
First thank your MOM & DAD for making you the MAN that you are.Faith and belief in ones self is what gives you the ability to build to perfection.Thanks for sharing and teaching an old dog knew tricks.
You blasted a lot of parts what material did use to blast with ?
__________________
James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change! |
12-07-2011, 04:16 PM | #90 | |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
I'm glad we have this forum to share what we've all learned! For blasting, we have a blast cabinet, and used either BX-30 sand (fairly fine stuff, not quite as fine as play sand, and I think they changed the name of it by now) or glass beads, depending on the delicacy of the part I was blasting. For larger parts with heavier paint/rust we use a 100# pressure pot blaster. Mom and Dad had a huge part in the project. We lived right beside our shop until 7 years ago, so I pretty much grew up in the shop watching and helping dad work on the projects in the shop. Until about 15 years ago, dad only did upholstery and glass/weatherstripping on the older cars so there was always some kind of neat old car around. Dad does top notch upholstery and glass work so I guess that's where I learned about making sure to do the best you can, and to do it right the first time. When I first started the job on the truck, I didn't really know what I was getting into. I was still in tech so I only had some basics to get me started. Dad and Mom, and the owners of the truck gave me the opportunity to learn as I went, and to build the truck to the best of my abilities, and I'm thankful for that. The biggest reason I spent so much time on the truck though, is this; I'm a Christian and I don't work to please men, I work for Christ; if people can see a difference in me that points them to Him through the type of work I do, I've served my purpose while I'm here. God wants everything I do to reveal His glory, and through this job I'm able to reach out to guys that would never otherwise hear or see anything about who Christ is and what He did for us. He equipts us so we're able to accomplish His purposes, so I can't take credit for my abilities. He put them in me and I just want to be obedient and serve Him where He's placed me. "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ." Colossians 3:23,24
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc |
|
12-11-2011, 05:20 AM | #91 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cherry Valley,Ca
Posts: 468
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Came to this thread via your post regarding panel gaps. Ive got a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.
First off, I noticed you sprayed clear over single stage, whats you're reasoning for using single stage as a base rather than regular 2 stage base? Also, did you color sand the base before you shot the clear? Secondly, looking back on this thread I found you used 507 light blue as a color and in the panel gap thread you said it came out a bit darker. Was it darker because you didn't like the original color and intentionally had it darkened or was it just because that's the way it ended up spraying out(maybe because of the tinted sealer?) Finally, after you shoot you're sealer do you immediately shot color coat while the sealer is still in its re-coat window or do you let the sealer cure and then sand it before shooting top coat? Sorry for all the questions but I'm about to spray color coat on my 67 and I really like that color and I admire you're work. Very detail oriented build, nice work. |
12-11-2011, 11:55 PM | #92 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Bentonville, AR
Posts: 190
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Wow is all I can say. The amount of work u did to this truck deserves a standing ovation. If the owners were to sell it, I would hope it Would sell to a collector that cd understand the level of perfection u achieved.
Again, great job and u will do great in business. Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Build Thread - Papa's truck build up |
12-12-2011, 12:14 PM | #93 | |||||
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Yes, the single stage was shot after letting the tinted sealer flash. I wouldn't do that again though, as it shot out fairly "dry" and I had some dusty overspray that I had to nib off of the horizontal areas before I could spray the single stage. I've switched to using PPG products now, and will be using their K93 translucent/tintable surfacer/sealer for the final sealer, and will be wetsanded before spraying the top coat. Quote:
Quote:
Thanks alot! I'd love to be able to buy the truck back, but I've got too much money tied up in my '66 project. I do hope they are able to keep it!
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc |
|||||
12-21-2011, 05:48 PM | #94 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Here's the info from the paint can.
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc |
12-21-2011, 09:16 PM | #95 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 2,104
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
WOW! This is an outstanding build, I'm not sure why I am just finding it.
__________________
Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941 |
12-22-2011, 02:14 PM | #96 | |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
I came across a few more pics from the build while going through my old camera. They're pretty random but I'll post them anyways. The insides of the tail light and hood light reflectors were coated with fake chrome paint for better reflectivity. Once the metalwork was done, the edges of all the panels were skim coated and blocked across the panel gaps to get the panel flushness dead even. To check the straighness of the bodywork before painting, the panels were wetsanded with 500 grit and wiped down with wax/grease remover. This showed up any distortion before paint while there was time to fix it. Here's a few more pics of the wetsanding process, I didn't show any before of the 1000 grit step. I block sanded the truck with 1000 grit on a long/skinny Durablock and kept a squeegee handy to check progress. This is a before pic showing the orange peel and distorted reflection. Partially blocked with 1000 grit. There's still some orange peel showing. Orange peel fully blocked flat. Ready to guide coat and sand with 2000 grit. Up close pic of the guide coat partially sanded with 2000 grit. The 1000 grit scratches are easily visible. This way you can know when you've sanded just enough without oversanding and risking sanding through the clear coat. After sanding with 2000/3000 and buffing. Very clear, distortion free surface. Here's some better pics of the grill shell and fender details. The original ones I posted were dark and poor quality. The Ooga horn that the owner's dad installed was restored and installed back where it originally was. And, the last pic I took of it right before the owner came to pick it up.
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc |
|
12-22-2011, 10:35 PM | #97 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Alaska
Posts: 405
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
I am new to the forum, so I just found your build on this truck. It is awesome and you did great work. Hopefully, you will be able to do this type of work for a long time. Thanks for sharing as it brings back memories of my dad and uncle's trucks like this and the one that my dad had was my first vehicle. I have had several of these trucks and they are so special in my memories. Thanks again for sharing all of your build.
|
12-23-2011, 09:47 AM | #98 | |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,900
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Quote:
__________________
Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc |
|
12-29-2011, 03:04 PM | #99 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Czech Rebublic / Europe
Posts: 165
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Beautiful trokita! And really like the way you work. Systematically. Awesome! Also love how the truck bed turned out. Looks dope!
Again love your truck! Be proud homie!! |
02-24-2012, 04:18 PM | #100 |
Just here to tinker
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Holland, MI
Posts: 3,697
|
Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread
Wow, I don't know how I never stumbled on this before. What an incredible build!
__________________
78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|