Project Big Red

[catbird7]

100% Agree!

 

[laserjock]

You guys help keep me motivated. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I just hope it ain't the train.

 

[Dailydriver]

I've been reading this thread for about a month. I've read all 90 pages top to bottom. Even became a member so I could tell you your awesome! The pictures and documenting is great. I feel like I've been in your garage and seen it in person. Keep it up. I want to see color. We don't watch a lot of tv on my house but I feel like I just watch several seasons of a tv show and I just watched the final episode in the most recent season that ended in a cliff hanger to be continued. Cold weather storms moving in. Hang in there be patient. Always something you can do in a sweatshirt without painting it. Like I said this is a fantastic thread. Thank you. I've learned so much and I have lots of questions.

 

[Dailydriver]

Also your attention to detail is amazing and really makes the difference with this build. I'm super impressed and inspired. I just bought a 4door 1994 dually and I feel like I could tackle the whole project. I don't have intention of doing a full restore but longevity/protective measures and repairs. Midwest has been rough on the truck.

 

[laserjock]

So grand total for today was urethane primer on the last fender and blocked out the hood and the other fender.

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As much trouble as I've had getting this stuff on the sheet metal, I have to say it sands like butter. It blocks out really nice. There's a couple leisurely hours in these parts so I'd say that's not too bad.

 

[laserjock]

Wow. After a full day of sanding, I backed it out of the garage to blow the dust off. Tore all the masking off.

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If all goes to plan, this is the last time you'll see big red in any color but red.

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[Griz]

This has been an awesome and thoroughly enjoyable read. Looking forward to Big Red getting the finishing touches!

 

[IDIoit]

lookin killer Mike!

 

[junk]

You been working your ass off. Gotta feel good to have it all blocked!

 

[F350camper]

Over 119,000 views Mike. Many of those are mine. I really appreciate you taking the time to document everything. This thread is right up there with some of my favorite tv shows for entertainment.

 

[laserjock]

Here is a preview.

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It may glow in the dark.

 

[laserjock]

Well, 4 coats of base later...

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I've never shot base and clear before but I didn't expect it to be shiny with no clear coat. I've seen acrylic enamel paint jobs look worse than this is now and buff out pretty decent. I'm a little concerned that I still see sanding scratches in a few places. I guess I'll find out how good things are when the clear goes on. I think I might be able to do that tomorrow. I've got few runs that need attention. Learning curve on spraying this stuff was a little steep so I got a little carried away with the first coat. I just wasn't sure what it should look like and paid the price.

 

[IDIoit]

you can always wet sand it, and coat it again. that's how they get those real fancy paint jobs

lookin sharp!

 

[F350camper]

Looks great! If you hadn't said clear was on the way, I'd have thought that was the final coat. Good job man!

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[79jasper]

I sure like that red.
I would rename it "Clifford." Lol

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