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New Paint on 56 TF #360574 01/14/2008 3:27 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 191 Shreveport,LA C Clint Lovell Wrench Fetcher
Clint Lovell Wrench Fetcher C Joined: May 2004 Posts: 191 Shreveport,LA	Well, here is Jeb after two days of me, Jeb, a trip to Tractor Supply for BPS paint and brush and roller. A solid ten footer that is certainly roadworthy and fairly presentable. Now I can fix the brakes on wife's 67 Mustang convertible and jump back on Sparky. I used BPS Truck and Trailer paint with Valspar Hardener in the Hunter Green, and BPS Tractor and Implement Paint with Valspar Hardener in Gloss White. If anything, it may have a little too much gloss for my tastes. LOL! I will say that the Truck and Trailer is far less glossy out of the spray can than with the hardener. Thanks Fumblin46 for the inspiration. I couldn't bring myself to go this route on my 42, but after spending all the time I did on this 56 to get it in top mechanical shape, I just wanted to drive it. Down the road I'll patch the lower front fenders and wetsand everything out. I will say this also, there are sags and a few brush marks, but I've shot worse with PPG Delstar Acrylic Enamel and had good results with sanding and buffing. http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004483/CopyofP1140038.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004483/CopyofP1140039.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004483/CopyofP1140036.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004483/CopyofP1140037.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004482/CopyofP1140033.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004482/CopyofP1140032.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004482/CopyofP1140034.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004482/CopyofP1140035.JPG http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004484/CopyofP1140040.JPG FIRST 1942 Chevy 1/2-ton 1956 Chevy 3100 Stepside

Re: New Paint on 56 TF Clint Lovell #360598 01/14/2008 4:15 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	I think it looks very good for a driver. Drive and enjoy 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: New Paint on 56 TF Clint Lovell #360599 01/14/2008 4:19 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 New Hartford NY C Chev4t6 'Bolter
Chev4t6 'Bolter C Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 New Hartford NY	Clint, Looks nice from the pictures! Dan

Re: New Paint on 56 TF Chev4t6 #360601 01/14/2008 4:24 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 191 Shreveport,LA C Clint Lovell Wrench Fetcher
Clint Lovell Wrench Fetcher C Joined: May 2004 Posts: 191 Shreveport,LA	Thanks guys. If I weren't going out of town today, it would be traveling the roads today, but I have to tow a trailer to Texas, so the 99 Dodge 3500 gets the start. FIRST 1942 Chevy 1/2-ton 1956 Chevy 3100 Stepside

Re: New Paint on 56 TF Clint Lovell #360705 01/14/2008 10:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Los Angeles, CA T tlorber Shop Shark
tlorber Shop Shark T Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Los Angeles, CA	Clint- Very nice. Did you do the body work as well?

Re: New Paint on 56 TF tlorber #360708 01/14/2008 10:31 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Los Angeles, CA T tlorber Shop Shark
tlorber Shop Shark T Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Los Angeles, CA	Oh by the way-watch those tailgate chains.

Re: New Paint on 56 TF tlorber #361037 01/15/2008 7:22 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 191 Shreveport,LA C Clint Lovell Wrench Fetcher
Clint Lovell Wrench Fetcher C Joined: May 2004 Posts: 191 Shreveport,LA	What bodywork? LOL! Just painted over dents and rustout for the time being. Need lower patch panels on front fenders still. FIRST 1942 Chevy 1/2-ton 1956 Chevy 3100 Stepside

Re: New Paint on 56 TF Clint Lovell #361830 01/17/2008 1:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 86 Prairie Village, KS J JC Shop Shark
JC Shop Shark J Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 86 Prairie Village, KS	Looks good! I am also happy with my rollered 66 C20. http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery/christensen_jon_1966.html JC in KC "The future will be better tomorrow." Dan Quayle 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside

Re: New Paint on 56 TF JC #361835 01/17/2008 2:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Pennsylvania S SW_Radial Shop Shark
SW_Radial Shop Shark S Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Pennsylvania	Lookin goood ! 1952 Chevy Shortbed Photos in Photobucket If It Aint Broke Fix It Till It Is!

Re: New Paint on 56 TF SW_Radial #361838 01/17/2008 2:41 PM
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Houston54 Unregistered H	Not shabby at all. I am sure it looks better than it did. BPS paint is what I used on my flat bed trailer. I would not have a problem using it on a driver truck. It sprays well also. Good Job and thanks for sharing.

Re: New Paint on 56 TF #361881 01/17/2008 4:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 Washington,Pa. C coach-frank 'Bolter
coach-frank 'Bolter C Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 Washington,Pa.	Looks Good!! https://sites.google.com/site/bluejaygarage/home 53 half ton http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sworden73/library/?sort=3&start=all&page=1 72 Nova SS sold 75 Corvette 52 Chevy Styleline Coupe

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