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**LockDoc** · 02-15-2009, 10:27 PM

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Well, we painted more stuff this weekend. My buddy Gary (he's in a couple of the pictures) does the painting and I do most of the grunt work. Some days I think my arms are going to fall off from all the sanding. It's also amazing how much taping it takes for a two-tone paint job…

I think it's really looking good and it really turned out smooth for doing it in a small two-car garage. Gary does some amazing paint work, that's for sure. The red is a custom mixed color that came from trying to match the existing interior paint. That didn't work so we ended up having to paint the interior anyway. The off white is 1956 Chevrolet India Ivory. It turned out to be a good combination. We are going to let the doors and fenders cure 'til Tuesday and bolt them on. Gary likes to paint the parts individually and then put them on the vehicle. I didn't have a problem with that. I will take some more pics after the cab is back together…

It will take me a couple of posts to get all of the pics up.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2009, 10:29 PM

67_C-30 · 02-15-2009, 10:31 PM

Very, Very Nice!!

67_C-30 · 02-15-2009, 10:32 PM

BTW, did you paint the red over white, the white over the red?

72BlckButy · 02-15-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

BTW, did you paint the red over white, the white over the red?

Interested in this as well...

Looking good Leon! We might even be able to see this on the road this fall right... or even better this May?

jeffspower · 02-15-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Interested in this as well...

Looking good Leon! We might even be able to see this on the road this May?

Yeah, I'll second that! I at least want to see it in person before you sell it!

That is going to be one sweet truck. If you end up at the meet with it, I'm NOT parking next to you!

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2009, 11:06 PM

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Thanks everyone!

67_C-30: The colors were painted separately and the clear was sprayed on all of the exterior parts at the same time.

OrangeCrush1970: No, this is the 4x4 I bought out of Blair, Nebraska at the same time...

72BlckButy: Nate, If I can keep focused and don't have any major interruptions i should be able to have it finished by the meet in May.

LockDoc

Security guy · 02-15-2009, 10:34 PM

Sweet!! I like the two tone red and white. Definately keep us updated on the progress. The more pics the better! This is what I'm wanting to get to this sumer. Looks great!

lowriden58 · 02-15-2009, 10:33 PM

looks really good

texanidiot25 · 02-15-2009, 10:33 PM

Lookin gewd

**71swb4x4** · 02-15-2009, 10:36 PM

Looking good Leon!

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-15-2009, 10:37 PM

Is that the truck that you brought home w/ the camper on it?

drewdude92 · 02-15-2009, 10:39 PM

nice!

Chevymann1968 · 02-15-2009, 10:40 PM

Very nice!!!! I love the paint stage!!!!!

thirdstreettito · 02-15-2009, 10:43 PM

Looks great!

tcb-1 · 02-15-2009, 11:22 PM

looking good, Leon. got to love that new paint smell!!!! can't wait to see her in person.

**LockDoc** · 02-16-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

looking good, Leon. got to love that new paint smell!!!! can't wait to see her in person.

Thanks Doug. If I don't make it by the Kirksville, Missouri meet I will definitely be good to go by the All Truck Nationals in Riverside, MO...

LockDoc

Eddie09 · 02-16-2009, 11:07 AM

wow it coming along nicely!

**LockDoc** · 02-16-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddie09

wow it coming along nicely!

Thanks Eddie. And

to the board!

LockDoc

big_al_71 · 02-16-2009, 12:08 PM

Great job man!!!
Kepp the picts coming.

I really like two tone factory style paint jobs....

70cstjr · 02-16-2009, 12:19 PM

looks great..it takes a long time to get to that point..it should all start rolling together now

HuggerCST · 02-16-2009, 02:08 PM

Looks great Lockdoc! It looks way too familiar too, lol. I just finished painting mine orange & white. I like the red/off white combo you have.

HuggerCST · 02-16-2009, 02:12 PM

And yes, it took a whole lot more tape than I ever thought it would. It was tough keeping the orange off of the white before clearing.

**LockDoc** · 02-16-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

And yes, it took a whole lot more tape than I ever thought it would. It was tough keeping the orange off of the white before clearing.

Thanks Wynne. I used the pictures from your project thread for the paint layout. (Thanks for the help..

..) We had a problem with the red on the white also. We finally figured out that it wasn't overspray getting under the tape but overspray dust off of the paper when we peeled it off. We finally started wiping all of the overspray dust off of the paper with a damp rag before we started peeling it off and that pretty much took care of it. I don't know how you got your spots off of the white but we discovered that they wiped off with a damp paper towel (very gently).

LockDoc

HuggerCST · 02-16-2009, 02:36 PM

Lol, glad I could help! I had a few places where the tape didn't stick good and orange overspray leaked through, but wax & grease remover worked pretty good. I also made the mistake of trying to use a tack rag on it before clearing, which got orange dust on the white.

I got most of that off, but missed a few places.

02-15-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Paint Update On The '71 - Well, we painted more stuff this weekend. My buddy Gary (he's in a couple of the pictures) does the painting and I do most of the grunt work. Some days I think my arms are going to fall off from all the sanding. It's also amazing how much taping it takes for a two-tone paint job… I think it's really looking good and it really turned out smooth for doing it in a small two-car garage. Gary does some amazing paint work, that's for sure. The red is a custom mixed color that came from trying to match the existing interior paint. That didn't work so we ended up having to paint the interior anyway. The off white is 1956 Chevrolet India Ivory. It turned out to be a good combination. We are going to let the doors and fenders cure 'til Tuesday and bolt them on. Gary likes to paint the parts individually and then put them on the vehicle. I didn't have a problem with that. I will take some more pics after the cab is back together… It will take me a couple of posts to get all of the pics up. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-15-2009, 10:29 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: Paint Update On The '71 next Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-15-2009, 10:31 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Very, Very Nice!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-15-2009, 10:32 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Paint Update On The '71 BTW, did you paint the red over white, the white over the red? __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-15-2009, 11:06 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: Paint Update On The '71 - Thanks everyone! 67_C-30: The colors were painted separately and the clear was sprayed on all of the exterior parts at the same time. OrangeCrush1970: No, this is the 4x4 I bought out of Blair, Nebraska at the same time... 72BlckButy: Nate, If I can keep focused and don't have any major interruptions i should be able to have it finished by the meet in May. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-15-2009, 10:34 PM	#8
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Sweet!! I like the two tone red and white. Definately keep us updated on the progress. The more pics the better! This is what I'm wanting to get to this sumer. Looks great!

02-15-2009, 10:33 PM	#9
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Paint Update On The '71 looks really good __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

02-15-2009, 10:33 PM	#10
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Lookin gewd

02-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Looking good Leon! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-15-2009, 10:37 PM	#12
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Is that the truck that you brought home w/ the camper on it? __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-15-2009, 10:39 PM	#13
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: Paint Update On The '71 nice! __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

02-15-2009, 10:40 PM	#14
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Very nice!!!! I love the paint stage!!!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

02-15-2009, 10:43 PM	#15
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Looks great! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-15-2009, 11:22 PM	#16
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02-16-2009, 11:07 AM	#18
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02-16-2009, 12:08 PM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Great job man!!! Kepp the picts coming. I really like two tone factory style paint jobs.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-16-2009, 12:19 PM	#21
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02-16-2009, 02:08 PM	#22
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Looks great Lockdoc! It looks way too familiar too, lol. I just finished painting mine orange & white. I like the red/off white combo you have. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-16-2009, 02:12 PM	#23
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Paint Update On The '71 And yes, it took a whole lot more tape than I ever thought it would. It was tough keeping the orange off of the white before clearing. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-16-2009, 02:36 PM	#25
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Paint Update On The '71 Lol, glad I could help! I had a few places where the tape didn't stick good and orange overspray leaked through, but wax & grease remover worked pretty good. I also made the mistake of trying to use a tack rag on it before clearing, which got orange dust on the white. I got most of that off, but missed a few places. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

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