Minor updates w/ pics
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Minor updates w/ pics
It's been awhile sense I have posted any progress pics so here you go. Let me know what you think.
- New Genie wheels, powder coated (off white, I forget the color name)
- Door and kick panels, Masonite (Home Depot special)
- 32' Ford taillights w/ metal wire loom
- Mexican Blanket seat cover (temporary, Mom special)
- Rubber Floor Cover (rust capped all the floors)
- New Genie wheels, powder coated (off white, I forget the color name)
- Door and kick panels, Masonite (Home Depot special)
- 32' Ford taillights w/ metal wire loom
- Mexican Blanket seat cover (temporary, Mom special)
- Rubber Floor Cover (rust capped all the floors)
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The wheels were powder coated, the floors were sanded then I used Rust Bullet and topped it with Black Shell. I only did the floors but the firewall is on the list of thing to do. With the heater and all the other stuff mounted to the firewall removing the cover alone is going to be a major pain. Plus the cheapest repacement cover I could find is over a hundred bucks. So it will have to wait.
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Yes, but the grill has a few nicks and small dents. So my powder coat guy ordered some paint in the same color. He says the only way you will be able to tell the difference is if they are right next to each other. (the depth and textrure will be different) So yes, the grill and turn signals will be the same off-white color as the wheels.
I also forgot to mention I install a stereo in the glove compartment along with speakers in the kick panels. I originally want the spearkers to be hidden as well, so I mounted then under the seat but they sounded like crap. Eventually I will make recesses in the kick panels to sink the speakers then cover them in a thin material to get them out of sight.
I also forgot to mention I install a stereo in the glove compartment along with speakers in the kick panels. I originally want the spearkers to be hidden as well, so I mounted then under the seat but they sounded like crap. Eventually I will make recesses in the kick panels to sink the speakers then cover them in a thin material to get them out of sight.
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. One $12 sheet of masonite did both doors and both kick panels. I was lucky, I had the orginals, to transfer the shape and mounting holes for the doors. For the kick panels I used cardboard and made a template. Cut the masnoite with a fine bite on the jigsaw and sanded the edges. Less then 3 hours later I was done. I plan on eventually covering them when I decide on a material and color choice. But for know I think the white looks pretty cool.
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Cool man Yeah there is no way id pay 60 bucks for someone to send me a sheet a abs plastic cut-outs for door panels. I like making trick parts on the cheap.
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That mexican blanket works surprisingly well...
I like the blue on your truck, I know it's faded but it looks more like it was gun blued rather than painted blue. Which now that I think of it... I wonder if you could actually do that...well without having a massive vat to fit it in... lol if I get it to work I'm totally starting a new trend, lol!
I like the blue on your truck, I know it's faded but it looks more like it was gun blued rather than painted blue. Which now that I think of it... I wonder if you could actually do that...well without having a massive vat to fit it in... lol if I get it to work I'm totally starting a new trend, lol!
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Thanks for the positive comments. I wish I could say that blueing effect was done on purpose, but unfortunately it's the paint oxidizing. Every time I go to wash it, my sponge and rags turn blue. So now I just hose it off. If anybody knows a process for not letting the paint get any worse please let me know, because I can't afford to get it painted anytime soon, so this old paint will have to last.