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Color #1220579 06/08/2017 8:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	I put a little color on the firewall yesterday evening. It's been a while since I've posted on the stovebolt. ocean green Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1220582 06/08/2017 8:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 El Reno, Okla Justhorsenround Bolter
Justhorsenround Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 El Reno, Okla	Looking good!ðŸ› Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)

Re: Color bowtietim #1220588 06/08/2017 9:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Nice color. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Color bowtietim #1220605 06/08/2017 10:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	Welcome back Tim!!! To me I call that a "sort of" a turquoise color which I think is a nice "clean" looking color. Loved the turquoise ever since I saw it on a 56 chevy. 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: Color bowtietim #1220608 06/08/2017 10:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	A little like 1957 Corvette Turquoise. the non-original color one of my A-D pick-up had/has http://www.1954advance-design.com/other-54-trucks.html Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Color bowtietim #1220616 06/08/2017 11:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	I believe the ocean green was available starting in 1953 , but don't hold me to it. Taters original color was cape maroon, I just wasn't going back to that. Thanks, Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1220617 06/09/2017 12:11 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	I'll hold you to it Tim http://1954advance-design.com/Advan...%20Tech%20Tip%20--%20Paint%20Colors.html Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Color bowtietim #1220623 06/09/2017 12:45 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Va T TrknGMC Bondo Artiste
TrknGMC Bondo Artiste T Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Va	Oh yeah looking nice! ~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25 1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY! 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO

Re: Color bowtietim #1223208 06/29/2017 10:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Central Missouri W windyville1 Shop Shark
windyville1 Shop Shark W Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Central Missouri	Hey....That Burb looks Familiar! Lookin good Tim. 1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"

Re: Color bowtietim #1223256 06/30/2017 6:23 AM
Joined: May 2017 Posts: 6 Arizona P PackAttack New Guy
PackAttack New Guy P Joined: May 2017 Posts: 6 Arizona	Looks real good. Love that blue color.

Re: Color bowtietim #1265761 05/13/2018 10:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	I Started painting body panels yesterday , chugging along . hood Hood and fenders Tim Last edited by bowtietim; 05/13/2018 10:18 PM. 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1265784 05/14/2018 12:04 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Beautiful, Tim My favorite 1954 color. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Color bowtietim #1265811 05/14/2018 2:57 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Va T TrknGMC Bondo Artiste
TrknGMC Bondo Artiste T Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Va	NiceðŸ‘ðŸ» ~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25 1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY! 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO

Re: Color bowtietim #1265813 05/14/2018 3:30 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	Thumbs up Tim. Glad to see your still at it. 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: Color bowtietim #1265826 05/14/2018 8:30 AM
Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 OR M MiraclePieCo 'Bolter
MiraclePieCo 'Bolter M Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 OR	My favorite color for old trucks! 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

Re: Color bowtietim #1265846 05/14/2018 12:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 So Cal MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!!
MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 So Cal	Wow! That is inspiring!! Mark 1951 Chevy Suburban In the Stovebolt Gallery Lots and LOTS of pictures Project Journal --- 10 pages worth!

Re: Color bowtietim #1265851 05/14/2018 1:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Holland Landing, Ontario Canad... Leo Moderator
Leo Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Holland Landing, Ontario Canad...	Looking good, Tim! 1953 Chevy Panel In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Photobucket

Re: Color bowtietim #1266047 05/16/2018 2:25 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	Thanks for the kind words , four doors left to paint , then the body . Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1266705 05/23/2018 3:06 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1 al D dsmith6 New Guy
dsmith6 New Guy D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1 al	That color looks good on anything!

Re: Color bowtietim #1266900 05/24/2018 9:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	Doors in color !!! Doors 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1267501 05/30/2018 2:07 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	I painted old tater last Friday , next cut and buff everything before assembly. Painted body interior Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1267505 05/30/2018 2:24 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	Nice job Tim, Never doubted you for a moment. It is a really good feeling to be putting it "back together". Keep some pics coming. 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: Color bowtietim #1267862 06/02/2018 3:44 AM
Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 96 Gilbert, AZ A azcornman 'Bolter
azcornman 'Bolter A Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 96 Gilbert, AZ	Great look Tim! I've been looking for someone to go that direction. Nice to see what mine could look like. I'm going the cream top like yours and 2017-18 Chevy Spark "Mint My Mind". It's a light green mint. I guess similar to sea foam green. Wet sanding the doors now for interior painting. Seeing yours gets me motivated! azcornman Richard ~ Richard 1952 GMC Army Ambulance "Building the Dream" The story begins here in the DITY Gallery Follow the build in the Project Journals (If you can't wait, the "final pictures" and details are in Panels & Burbs) First vehicle-1967 Chevy short bed pickup. Sold when got married \| 1953 Chevy pickup restored-sold to purchase Toy Hauler trailer \| 1964 GMC long bed Pickup 305 big block V/6 bought to restore with son and his 14 yr old son

Re: Color bowtietim #1267935 06/03/2018 12:01 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Virginia 5 52Carl Renaissance Man
52Carl Renaissance Man 5 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Virginia	Tim, I don't like two tones on the pickup trucks. I must say however, that your burb rocks! It really breaks up the bulky look inherent to that model. Nice work! Carl 1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition \| 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission

Re: Color bowtietim #1267944 06/03/2018 2:04 AM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 Roane, TN F Frank50 'Bolter
Frank50 'Bolter F Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 Roane, TN	Ocean Green looks good, really good. Professional Novice

Re: Color bowtietim #1267960 06/03/2018 3:57 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	Thanks guys, i wanted it to look a little different and break up the color. The colors are growing on me . I love the ocean green color, the roof color is 1956-1957 Chevrolet Adobe beige . Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1268517 06/09/2018 6:13 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	Cut and polished the front fenders , the hood is next . cut and polished Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1268522 06/09/2018 12:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Nice, Tim Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Color bowtietim #1268541 06/09/2018 5:05 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 So Cal MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!!
MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 So Cal	Wow! Mark 1951 Chevy Suburban In the Stovebolt Gallery Lots and LOTS of pictures Project Journal --- 10 pages worth!

Re: Color bowtietim #1268575 06/09/2018 11:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	Tim, nice work buddy. Glad to see it all moving in the right direction......ready by September? I just had to say that!! 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: Color bowtietim #1269334 06/17/2018 3:44 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	Cut and polished the roof yesterday , the hood is next , then assembly begins. roof pic 1 roof pic 2 Keep motivating me Alvin !!😃ðŸ˜😎 Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1269358 06/17/2018 8:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Absolutely beautiful, Tim I do not recall what you did for the rear floor covering. It looks like wood? Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Color bowtietim #1269375 06/17/2018 11:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	It's a commercial vinyl flooring that comes in 4"Ã—3' long strips 2.5 mm thick,that i glued down to the original plywood. It's Amtico Signature, Spacia, flooring. Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1269470 06/18/2018 11:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 28 Northern Va 1 1964 Chevy P10 Wrench Fetcher
1964 Chevy P10 Wrench Fetcher 1 Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 28 Northern Va	WOW! That is right and tight. I lived in Coffeyville, Kansas for a couple years while in high school. Nice folks. Appreciate your fine work.

Re: Color bowtietim #1269496 06/19/2018 2:13 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	Wet sanded and polished the hood . Hood Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Color bowtietim #1269697 06/20/2018 8:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Central Missouri W windyville1 Shop Shark
windyville1 Shop Shark W Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Central Missouri	WOW That's a cool color. 1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"

Re: Color bowtietim #1269699 06/20/2018 8:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Central Missouri W windyville1 Shop Shark
windyville1 Shop Shark W Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Central Missouri	I do not have 1/10th the patience that you have. 1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"

Re: Color bowtietim #1269770 06/21/2018 10:27 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Holland Landing, Ontario Canad... Leo Moderator
Leo Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Holland Landing, Ontario Canad...	j very impressive. 1953 Chevy Panel In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Photobucket

Re: Color bowtietim #1269790 06/21/2018 2:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 Hamilton, MT. 69Cuda Big Bolt Forum Moderator
69Cuda Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 Hamilton, MT.	that is beautiful!! Nice work! Mike 1955 Chevy 6400 ex-flatbed (no bed now!) sold September 2023 In the Stovebolt Gallery 1958 Chevy 6400 flatbed W/dump In the Stovebolt Gallery 1959 Chevy Suburban Owned for almost 20 years, Daily Driver -- sold May 2016 In the Stovebolt Gallery Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof

Re: Color bowtietim #1271449 07/06/2018 9:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 Kansas	Installed the grille , it's coming together. grille installed Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

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