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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 06:28 AM
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some forward progress

After spending the last few months doing the bodywork, priming & sanding, sanding, & more sanding. . I applied the final coat of primer. Still have the hood to do, & am going to buy a new bed.







The cab is next, gonna knock it out today

 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 06:42 AM
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Looks very good. Wish I was that far. What brand of high build primer did you use? What series of sand paper grits?
 
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I used 80 grit to sand off the old paint, then I did the body work.
After that I used Summit brand DTM high build primer. Blocked this with 150 grit & filled in the low spots with glazing & spot putty.

The last coat of primer is House of Kolor kd3000 primer/surfacer. I heard it was a better quality product so I switched over to using it. Whether it really is I don't know. I'm a total newb to this, so I don't have any experience as far as what is the best brand to use.
 
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Cab is done.



 
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Looks good John.
 
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John,
Great job! What wheels are those? Are you running stock suspension?
 
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John,
Great job! What wheels are those? Are you running stock suspension?
Wheels are American racing torque thrust "M". 17x8
Front suspension is a chevelle frt clip



Rear is Posies springs with Mid-Fifty's hangers & shackles
 
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