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OKGMC4 · 09-11-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Your alternator looks like 105 amp to me. Where did you get your taillight buckets? I like them.

I made them...I'm going with 48 Ford tail lights. Oops...I used the F word.

OKGMC4 · 10-24-2011, 07:02 PM

Not sure I picked a bright enough color. Trying to get everything painted before it gets cold but not sure how much longer the warm weather will last.

As a first paint job it seems to be OK so far. I have a couple runs I have to fix and I hate the 3 teeny bugs that landed in it. I did something wrong with the gun and it tried to blow the clear out dry for a second. I did something wrong with it again and it clogged and dripped on a small part and guess what?...you can't just wipe a clear splatter off a part without taking the base with it. Don't EVER try to paint at night. You just can't keep those teeny bugs out no matter how you tape everything. Add a little reducer to the last coat of clear to make it spray a little wetter/ smoother. The air hose is the devil. I think that's most of my new found paint wisdom for now. I have 8 pieces out of 23 coated, though 4 of them are major ones.

Rods57 · 10-24-2011, 07:18 PM

Man that looks good, how did you get the steps painted without hitting them as you did the interior?

kgmunro · 10-24-2011, 08:59 PM

wow! Its gonna be a sweet ride! I have a gmc as well I am building (57).....What are your plans for the main grille? Are you gonna try and match the grille design you made for the hood opening??

OKGMC4 · 10-24-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Man that looks good, how did you get the steps painted without hitting them as you did the interior?

That's part of the " I hate the airhose". You have to step up careful and hold the hose careful and turning inside the cab is fun while holding the hose and balancing on one foot. I guess it would have been easier to just say " it sucked", huh?

OKGMC4 · 10-24-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kgmunro

wow! Its gonna be a sweet ride! I have a gmc as well I am building (57).....What are your plans for the main grille? Are you gonna try and match the grille design you made for the hood opening??

Yep. I am using a billet grill made for a 55-56 chevy but keeping the GMC mustache and hood. Sort of like this sweet GMC...

Kim57 · 10-24-2011, 11:19 PM

Looks real nice.
Kim

OKGMC4 · 10-25-2011, 06:15 PM

Somebody done been busy to-day, doodah doodah...

Kabwe · 10-25-2011, 07:19 PM

It looks great.

mknittle · 10-25-2011, 07:22 PM

Don't ya just love that new paint smell.LOL can't wait to see it in the sun! looks great!!

OrrieG · 10-25-2011, 07:30 PM

Don't know, looks a little plain to me. Gives us all inspiration, looking good.

hotrod1 · 10-25-2011, 07:40 PM

Pretty!!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-25-2011, 07:52 PM

Hot dam, that looks great man!

OKGMC4 · 11-06-2011, 08:52 PM

Starting to look more like a truck.

ChuckDriver · 11-06-2011, 09:27 PM

I really like that color!!

mknittle · 11-06-2011, 10:06 PM

wow does that have a volume control?
Just kidding I bet it looks good in the sunlight!

Kabwe · 11-06-2011, 10:57 PM

Its looking great man.

longbike · 11-06-2011, 11:16 PM

Man that does look great! Lucky to be so far in your build! "someday I will be"

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-07-2011, 03:40 AM

Lookin' Gooood !

Great idea for the bed.

Kim57 · 11-07-2011, 10:00 AM

looks real nice. I like the dash bezel.
Kim

55metalmonkey · 11-07-2011, 06:38 PM

looking great, can't wait till mine is that far along

apache200 · 11-07-2011, 09:13 PM

Your truck is coming along very well.

OKGMC4 · 11-17-2011, 08:17 PM

OK I've painted the grill twice and both times I slipped when polishing the face and burnt a little portion of paint with the buffer wheel. I simply don't care anymore and wanted to see it in the hood. Also, there are still some slight scratches in that hood but I get so darn afraid to burn through the clear with the rubbing compound and doing it by hand is no fun. I totally respect all you painters by trade. I don't think there is one panel without a little bug spot or bump spot or missed ding, etc. I have to fix three burn throughs at door jambs and one bang where I bumped it putting together the filler neck. Been painting and polishing for three weeks now and still have lots to do. This is tedious work!

apache200 · 11-17-2011, 08:27 PM

Your truck looks really good. cant wait to see it completed. Keep up the good work.

Kabwe · 11-17-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

This is tedious work!

You got that right but you are doing a good job. Keep it going its worth it.

10-24-2011, 07:02 PM	#127
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,219	Re: Yet another GMC build Not sure I picked a bright enough color. Trying to get everything painted before it gets cold but not sure how much longer the warm weather will last. As a first paint job it seems to be OK so far. I have a couple runs I have to fix and I hate the 3 teeny bugs that landed in it. I did something wrong with the gun and it tried to blow the clear out dry for a second. I did something wrong with it again and it clogged and dripped on a small part and guess what?...you can't just wipe a clear splatter off a part without taking the base with it. Don't EVER try to paint at night. You just can't keep those teeny bugs out no matter how you tape everything. Add a little reducer to the last coat of clear to make it spray a little wetter/ smoother. The air hose is the devil. I think that's most of my new found paint wisdom for now. I have 8 pieces out of 23 coated, though 4 of them are major ones. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

10-24-2011, 07:18 PM	#128
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Yet another GMC build Man that looks good, how did you get the steps painted without hitting them as you did the interior? __________________ My 57 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471289

10-24-2011, 08:59 PM	#129
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: Yet another GMC build wow! Its gonna be a sweet ride! I have a gmc as well I am building (57).....What are your plans for the main grille? Are you gonna try and match the grille design you made for the hood opening??

10-24-2011, 11:19 PM	#132
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Yet another GMC build Looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-25-2011, 06:15 PM	#133
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,219	Re: Yet another GMC build Somebody done been busy to-day, doodah doodah... Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

10-25-2011, 07:19 PM	#134
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Yet another GMC build It looks great.

10-25-2011, 07:22 PM	#135
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Yet another GMC build Don't ya just love that new paint smell.LOL can't wait to see it in the sun! looks great!! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

10-25-2011, 07:30 PM	#136
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Yet another GMC build Don't know, looks a little plain to me. Gives us all inspiration, looking good. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-25-2011, 07:40 PM	#137
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Yet another GMC build Pretty!!!!

10-25-2011, 07:52 PM	#138
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Yet another GMC build Hot dam, that looks great man! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-06-2011, 08:52 PM	#139
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,219	Re: Yet another GMC build Starting to look more like a truck. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-06-2011, 09:27 PM	#140
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Yet another GMC build I really like that color!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-06-2011, 10:06 PM	#141
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Yet another GMC build wow does that have a volume control? Just kidding I bet it looks good in the sunlight! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

11-06-2011, 10:57 PM	#142
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Yet another GMC build Its looking great man.

11-06-2011, 11:16 PM	#143
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: Yet another GMC build Man that does look great! Lucky to be so far in your build! "someday I will be" __________________ My 57 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460691



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11-07-2011, 03:40 AM	#144
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Yet another GMC build Lookin' Gooood ! Great idea for the bed.

11-07-2011, 10:00 AM	#145
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Yet another GMC build looks real nice. I like the dash bezel. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-07-2011, 06:38 PM	#146
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: Yet another GMC build looking great, can't wait till mine is that far along

11-07-2011, 09:13 PM	#147
apache200 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 275	Re: Yet another GMC build Your truck is coming along very well. __________________ 1958 Chevy Apache Stepside 1955 BBW Fleetside

11-17-2011, 08:17 PM	#148
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,219	Re: Yet another GMC build OK I've painted the grill twice and both times I slipped when polishing the face and burnt a little portion of paint with the buffer wheel. I simply don't care anymore and wanted to see it in the hood. Also, there are still some slight scratches in that hood but I get so darn afraid to burn through the clear with the rubbing compound and doing it by hand is no fun. I totally respect all you painters by trade. I don't think there is one panel without a little bug spot or bump spot or missed ding, etc. I have to fix three burn throughs at door jambs and one bang where I bumped it putting together the filler neck. Been painting and polishing for three weeks now and still have lots to do. This is tedious work! Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-17-2011, 08:27 PM	#149
apache200 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 275	Re: Yet another GMC build Your truck looks really good. cant wait to see it completed. Keep up the good work. __________________ 1958 Chevy Apache Stepside 1955 BBW Fleetside

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