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petey-pablo · 03-15-2010, 08:32 AM

I have been driveing my truck around for a while now about once or twice a month, The front half of the truck was painted last year and well the bed was not. So as everyone can see my bed is a little darker green I do plan on painting the bed in the future but I do not see it happening any time soon as I am short on funds..So my question is Should I sand down the Bed so when people look at my truck they know it's not completely painted yet Or Should I just leave it the way it is untill I can afford to paint it? Would sanding down the bed make the green a little lighter? Here are some pictures enjoy..

cdowns · 03-15-2010, 08:37 AM

i'd just leave it the way it is, why sand it and remove the protection that the old paint gives the sheetmetal// i've never much cared what other people thought of my projects either

Hottrucks · 03-15-2010, 08:40 AM

worse case just hit it with a few rattle cans of primer..it will sand off easy and when people look at it thye can tell its waiting for a freah coat

SATownChevy · 03-15-2010, 08:42 AM

I'd say leave it. I know that everytime you look it it stands out like a sore thumb but at least its painted. I dont think sanding it down will do anything other than scuff up the clear coat.

The only way to fix it is to paint the whole truck at the same time. Truck looks good though. That is one HUGE air-filter

**lks dcvn** · 03-15-2010, 08:42 AM

I say leave it - why do the extra work until you are ready to do it right.

my67chevytruck · 03-15-2010, 09:16 AM

I would leave it as it. as others have mentioned, why remove the paint that is protecting the sheetmetal. Roll it like it is, paint it when the funds are right.

idonutn0 · 03-15-2010, 09:42 AM

Leave it, who cares what others really think.

bamafrost · 03-15-2010, 09:58 AM

Ditto...leave it. It gives it "character" until you have the $$$$. Hey, almost everybody paints their entire truck the same color....tell people you're a risk-taker. hahaha

Hellbent · 03-15-2010, 10:03 AM

Yeah- Leave it, so I can be that guy that looks on in envy wishing mine had some kind of protection.

dan42 · 03-15-2010, 10:09 AM

Looks like your hood needs paint too.

If it were me, I would paint it when I get a chance, but the mechanical would come first.

Husker · 03-15-2010, 10:31 AM

Leave it, If anyone says anything just tell them it is better than there truck!
Ron

*Shane* · 03-15-2010, 11:06 AM

leave it ... and please do NOT use rattle can primer on any sheet metal you plan on painting in the near future.

monte0185 · 03-15-2010, 12:18 PM

Just tell them they must be color blind!!! Its looks like it matches to you!!

Good looking truck by the way. I love that green. Either one!!

big_al_71 · 03-15-2010, 12:18 PM

I would leave it also and if someone asks I would tell them that you are starting a new fad in two tone paint jobs....

petey-pablo · 03-15-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by satOWNcHEVY

I'd say leave it. I know that everytime you look it it stands out like a sore thumb but at least its painted. I dont think sanding it down will do anything other than scuff up the clear coat.

The only way to fix it is to paint the whole truck at the same time. Truck looks good though. That is one HUGE air-filter

I would have painted the truck all at once but I bought this truck in pieces The front half was already in the body shop being painted and I had to pick up the Tab.. Air Filter What air Filter it's small.

petey-pablo · 03-15-2010, 08:37 PM

Ok Thanks guy's looks like I will be leaveing it the way it is. I just thought if I were to sand it down a little the color would lighten up a bit & it wouldn't be noticed as much.

Rudy67chevy · 03-15-2010, 08:41 PM

I would leave it. Nice truck!

Chevydude56 · 03-16-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by idonutn0

leave it, who cares what others really think.

x2

Renfro85 · 03-16-2010, 12:09 AM

i just wanna know what drop you have on your truck cause thats how i want mine to sit

VA72C10 · 03-16-2010, 12:17 AM

I vote leave it as well for the reasons mentioned..

CG · 03-16-2010, 12:20 AM

Another vote for leave it. If anyone says anything just say your trying to decide which shade of green you like best before you paint it all one shade.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-16-2010, 12:34 AM

By sanding it, it would leave a matte/flat finish to the color but it would be a tad lighter. Even polished after sanding, it wouldn't be enough of a change for the time in it. Definitely leave it as is and tackle it when you are ready. Trevor

C/10 King · 03-16-2010, 01:00 AM

Just drive it at night!

(Nice truck)

Jeffs70 · 03-16-2010, 01:11 AM

I vote leave it and I wouldnt worry about what others think.

03-15-2010, 08:32 AM	#1
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Should I or Should I NOT I have been driveing my truck around for a while now about once or twice a month, The front half of the truck was painted last year and well the bed was not. So as everyone can see my bed is a little darker green I do plan on painting the bed in the future but I do not see it happening any time soon as I am short on funds..So my question is Should I sand down the Bed so when people look at my truck they know it's not completely painted yet Or Should I just leave it the way it is untill I can afford to paint it? Would sanding down the bed make the green a little lighter? Here are some pictures enjoy.. __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

03-15-2010, 08:37 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Should I or Should I NOT i'd just leave it the way it is, why sand it and remove the protection that the old paint gives the sheetmetal// i've never much cared what other people thought of my projects either __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-15-2010, 08:40 AM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Should I or Should I NOT worse case just hit it with a few rattle cans of primer..it will sand off easy and when people look at it thye can tell its waiting for a freah coat __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-15-2010, 08:42 AM	#4
SATownChevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 265	Re: Should I or Should I NOT I'd say leave it. I know that everytime you look it it stands out like a sore thumb but at least its painted. I dont think sanding it down will do anything other than scuff up the clear coat. The only way to fix it is to paint the whole truck at the same time. Truck looks good though. That is one HUGE air-filter __________________ View pics of my truck - 1968 Chevy C10 SWB - Photobucket Build-up Thread I'm not wasting money on my truck, I'm helping to rescue the economy one mod at a time.

03-15-2010, 08:42 AM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,349	Re: Should I or Should I NOT I say leave it - why do the extra work until you are ready to do it right.

03-15-2010, 09:16 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Should I or Should I NOT I would leave it as it. as others have mentioned, why remove the paint that is protecting the sheetmetal. Roll it like it is, paint it when the funds are right. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-15-2010, 09:42 AM	#7
idonutn0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 126	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Leave it, who cares what others really think.

03-15-2010, 09:58 AM	#8
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Ditto...leave it. It gives it "character" until you have the $$$$. Hey, almost everybody paints their entire truck the same color....tell people you're a risk-taker. hahaha __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's

03-15-2010, 10:03 AM	#9
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Yeah- Leave it, so I can be that guy that looks on in envy wishing mine had some kind of protection. __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

03-15-2010, 10:09 AM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Looks like your hood needs paint too. If it were me, I would paint it when I get a chance, but the mechanical would come first. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-15-2010, 10:31 AM	#11
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Leave it, If anyone says anything just tell them it is better than there truck! Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-15-2010, 11:06 AM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Should I or Should I NOT leave it ... and please do NOT use rattle can primer on any sheet metal you plan on painting in the near future.

03-15-2010, 12:18 PM	#13
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Just tell them they must be color blind!!! Its looks like it matches to you!! Good looking truck by the way. I love that green. Either one!! __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

03-15-2010, 12:18 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Should I or Should I NOT I would leave it also and if someone asks I would tell them that you are starting a new fad in two tone 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

03-15-2010, 08:37 PM	#16
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Ok Thanks guy's looks like I will be leaveing it the way it is. I just thought if I were to sand it down a little the color would lighten up a bit & it wouldn't be noticed as much. __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net



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03-15-2010, 08:41 PM	#17
Rudy67chevy rudy67chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 154	Re: Should I or Should I NOT I would leave it. Nice truck!

03-16-2010, 12:09 AM	#19
Renfro85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alabaster,AL Posts: 36	Re: Should I or Should I NOT i just wanna know what drop you have on your truck cause thats how i want mine to sit

03-16-2010, 12:17 AM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Should I or Should I NOT I vote leave it as well for the reasons mentioned.. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-16-2010, 12:20 AM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,084	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Another vote for leave it. If anyone says anything just say your trying to decide which shade of green you like best before you paint it all one shade. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-16-2010, 12:34 AM	#22
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Should I or Should I NOT By sanding it, it would leave a matte/flat finish to the color but it would be a tad lighter. Even polished after sanding, it wouldn't be enough of a change for the time in it. Definitely leave it as is and tackle it when you are ready. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-16-2010, 01:00 AM	#23
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Should I or Should I NOT Just drive it at night! (Nice truck) __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-16-2010, 01:11 AM	#24
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Should I or Should I NOT I vote leave it and I wouldnt worry about what others think.

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