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**Dads79GMC** · 08-03-2018, 10:24 PM

Jayson took this for me today.

Jaysonb · 08-10-2018, 08:15 AM

I finally made some progress on the box last night.

Removed the paint from the sides, and spot blasted some surface rust in the hinge areas, welded up some trim holes, and started smoothing the top of the rails, and fixing some dings. This box is in very nice shape, it had all factory paint, and no previous body work. This evening I plan of finishing up with round 1 of the body work, and getting a couple coats of epoxy primer on it.

aggie91 · 08-10-2018, 12:06 PM

Curious as to what method you use to strip the paint down to the bare metal? So many options out there, but your work looks outstanding, and we all know it is in the prep to get the great finish.

Jaysonb · 08-10-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Curious as to what method you use to strip the paint down to the bare metal? So many options out there, but your work looks outstanding, and we all know it is in the prep to get the great finish.

Thank you Sir, I use a 8" 3m clean and strip disc on the sander/buffer. It makes pretty short work out of paint removal on a large area, and it doesn't remove any metal. It leaves a nice brite finish, so I'll go over the panel with 80g on a da sander to give it a nice "tooth" for filler, or epoxy primer.

**Dads79GMC** · 08-11-2018, 01:22 PM

Looking great Jayson! Thanks for info on the 3M Clean and Strip! Mike

Jaysonb · 08-16-2018, 07:17 PM

Made some progress last night, got a couple coats of epoxy on the box, and hood, and some high build on the hood. The plan for tonight is to get some slick sand on the box, and get the hood painted blue.

**Dads79GMC** · 08-16-2018, 07:41 PM

Fantastic work Jayson!!

Jaysonb · 08-17-2018, 02:25 AM

Got some slick sand on the box, and got the hood painted.

Hood turned out nice, there will be a few days worth of fine tuning on the box before it's ready for paint.

aggie91 · 08-17-2018, 08:46 AM

Nice!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-17-2018, 10:57 AM

Ive been working on interior parts while Jayson kills the body work and paint!! I’ll post some pics soon. I have a basement full of interior parts I’ve been collecting over the years.

**Dads79GMC** · 08-21-2018, 04:36 PM

Thanks GM Media Archives!!!!!

moregrip · 08-23-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb

Got some slick sand on the box, and got the hood painted.

Hood turned out nice, there will be a few days worth of fine tuning on the box before it's ready for paint.

bellissimo!!

Jaysonb · 08-28-2018, 07:13 AM

Almost ready for the next round of primer!

Low Elco · 08-30-2018, 11:43 AM

Beautiful!

*gmachinz* · 08-30-2018, 11:54 AM

Wow...so that truck had the TOP level chromed GMC grill-that’s awesome! Ridiculously hard grill to find these days! And they are pretty only valuable if they are super nice-once the chrome is peeling of cracked-it’s over.

**Dads79GMC** · 08-30-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Beautiful!

Thanks Low Elco!!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-30-2018, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz

Wow...so that truck had the TOP level chromed GMC grill-that’s awesome! Ridiculously hard grill to find these days! And they are pretty only valuable if they are super nice-once the chrome is peeling of cracked-it’s over.

I have one chrome grille I picked up for $10 at a swap meet and it has one tiny crack just above the hood handle. However, for you GMachinz, I'll sell it for $900!

*gmachinz* · 08-30-2018, 01:26 PM

Was it a chromed grill? I dont remember seeing it. If its a clean crack thats an easy spot to epoxy and hide it tho! Just gotta remember it when you open the hood!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-30-2018, 01:27 PM

Yep! That was sarcasm BTW on selling it.

**LEEVON** · 08-30-2018, 01:46 PM

LOVE this build.

**Dads79GMC** · 08-30-2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

LOVE this build.

Thanks LEEVON! I can’t wait to get the truck home!!! As I’ve said before, Jayson is doing an awesome job on body, engine and paint! I’ve gotta get my other truck moving under it’s own power soon so I can make room for Dad’s 79!
Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 08-31-2018, 07:24 PM

More parts!!

Jaysonb · 09-03-2018, 01:41 AM

The block sanding on the box is complete.

I shot some epoxy on the sanded through areas, and gave the whole box a couple coats of high build 2k primer. Tomarrow night I will sand it down with some 400 grit, and paint it.

*gmachinz* · 09-03-2018, 02:15 AM

Jayson-you are a warrior! I see you are working well past midnight as well! You love your paint/bodywork as much as I love building harnesses!! I just stopped building harnesses for the night! But bright and early tomorrow...er-later lol I’ll be itching to get back at it lol! Rock on man!!��

*gmachinz* · 09-03-2018, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

More parts!!

😍😍😍 The most awesomest interior color EVER!!🤘🤘🤘

08-03-2018, 10:24 PM	#351
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Jayson took this for me today. Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

08-10-2018, 08:15 AM	#352
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I finally made some progress on the box last night. Removed the paint from the sides, and spot blasted some surface rust in the hinge areas, welded up some trim holes, and started smoothing the top of the rails, and fixing some dings. This box is in very nice shape, it had all factory paint, and no previous body work. This evening I plan of finishing up with round 1 of the body work, and getting a couple coats of epoxy primer on it. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

08-10-2018, 12:06 PM	#353
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Curious as to what method you use to strip the paint down to the bare metal? So many options out there, but your work looks outstanding, and we all know it is in the prep to get the great finish. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-11-2018, 01:22 PM	#355
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Looking great Jayson! Thanks for info on the 3M Clean and Strip! Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

08-16-2018, 07:17 PM	#356
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Made some progress last night, got a couple coats of epoxy on the box, and hood, and some high build on the hood. The plan for tonight is to get some slick sand on the box, and get the hood painted blue. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

08-16-2018, 07:41 PM	#357
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Fantastic work Jayson!! Last edited by Dads79GMC; 08-16-2018 at 10:38 PM.

08-17-2018, 02:25 AM	#358
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Got some slick sand on the box, and got the hood painted. Hood turned out nice, there will be a few days worth of fine tuning on the box before it's ready for paint. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

08-17-2018, 08:46 AM	#359
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Nice! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-17-2018, 10:57 AM	#360
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Ive been working on interior parts while Jayson kills the body work and paint!! I’ll post some pics soon. I have a basement full of interior parts I’ve been collecting over the years. __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

08-21-2018, 04:36 PM	#361
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Thanks GM Media Archives!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

08-28-2018, 07:13 AM	#363
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Almost ready for the next round of primer! Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

08-30-2018, 11:43 AM	#364
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Beautiful! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-30-2018, 11:54 AM	#365
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Wow...so that truck had the TOP level chromed GMC grill-that’s awesome! Ridiculously hard grill to find these days! And they are pretty only valuable if they are super nice-once the chrome is peeling of cracked-it’s over.

08-30-2018, 01:26 PM	#368
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Was it a chromed grill? I dont remember seeing it. If its a clean crack thats an easy spot to epoxy and hide it tho! Just gotta remember it when you open the hood!

08-30-2018, 01:27 PM	#369
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Yep! That was sarcasm BTW on selling it. __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016



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08-30-2018, 01:46 PM	#370
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation LOVE this build. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-31-2018, 07:24 PM	#372
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation More parts!! Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-03-2018, 01:41 AM	#373
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation The block sanding on the box is complete. I shot some epoxy on the sanded through areas, and gave the whole box a couple coats of high build 2k primer. Tomarrow night I will sand it down with some 400 grit, and paint it. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

09-03-2018, 02:15 AM	#374
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Jayson-you are a warrior! I see you are working well past midnight as well! You love your paint/bodywork as much as I love building harnesses!! I just stopped building harnesses for the night! But bright and early tomorrow...er-later lol I’ll be itching to get back at it lol! Rock on man!!��

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