I have a couple good hoods if you need a better one.
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1985 Chevy M1009 (CK5 build thread part 2)
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Thanks! I'm gonna work on this one a bit more, I think I can get it to where I'm happy with it.
Lots more sanding:
Maybe I'll just go for that patina look and clear it now....
...not
Maybe I'll just go for that patina look and clear it now....
...not
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Painting parts and buying parts:
Got the grille and headlight bezels knocked out:
MarketPlace score of the day:
27-spline NP208 with TH350 adapter and the illusive brace rod, and front and rear '84 K5 driveshafts, all for $120.
And, I'm just about done prepping the M1009 for paint, its getting sprayed this weekend, as our weather is going to be super nice!
Got the grille and headlight bezels knocked out:
MarketPlace score of the day:
27-spline NP208 with TH350 adapter and the illusive brace rod, and front and rear '84 K5 driveshafts, all for $120.
And, I'm just about done prepping the M1009 for paint, its getting sprayed this weekend, as our weather is going to be super nice!
Looking good and good parts score. Those support rods seem to just disappear.
Prep and more prep:
I can tell you this masking plastic film with the built in tape is a game changer. It helps speed things up quite a bit.
So close:
I was even able to fix the dent in the center of the hood, and massaged on a few others.
I can tell you this masking plastic film with the built in tape is a game changer. It helps speed things up quite a bit.
So close:
I was even able to fix the dent in the center of the hood, and massaged on a few others.
This is why I run through this forum at least twice a day. I learn something new. Pre taped masking film is a revelation to me. Much better than wasting time with tape and paper. Thank you.
Well, that's a lot of green...
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I used 18 cans of the Rapco spray paint, which equaled three coats on the body and four on the hood.
:I used 18 cans of the Rapco spray paint, which equaled three coats on the body and four on the hood.
Did you spray that in a storage unit? The owners of my unit would evict me for that
Yes, it's cool, everybody has different stuff going on. A guy a few doors down makes bass guitars.Did you spray that in a storage unit? The owners of my unit would evict me for that
Man that will look great in the sun!
Allright, the reveal:
I got me a real ten footer now!
My down and dirty cheap paint job came out OK, and good enough for who it's for...
I got me a real ten footer now!
My down and dirty cheap paint job came out OK, and good enough for who it's for...
Looks great!
Looks great by the pics!
Almost to nice to wheel. Take a lit of pictures, then go get some outback pin stripes 
Your're right on there!Almost to nice to wheel. Take a lit of pictures, then go get some outback pin stripes
I really had to stop my OCD and not fix all the dents then epoxy primer and block sand the whole thing...because its going to hit the trails.
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Just bring a can of paint with you when you wheel
That is going to look great with the soft top back on it.
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Well Done!!
Soft Top Season!
I was waiting on a new bulb seal that attaches to the cab from Softopper before I could get the top installed. I removed the old one to paint behind it.
The paint is definitely still curing, the Rapco data sheet says 1-3 weeks. I noticed as it continues to cure, it flattens out even more, further hiding my sins.
I failed to mention previously that I painted behind the grill and top of the core support, the fuel tank and skid, wing window metal, and wiper arms all black for that finishing touch. I also painted the inside of the passenger fender green, because it was white. And, I think I am going to leave the bridge plate off, it looks cleaner without it.
I was waiting on a new bulb seal that attaches to the cab from Softopper before I could get the top installed. I removed the old one to paint behind it.
The paint is definitely still curing, the Rapco data sheet says 1-3 weeks. I noticed as it continues to cure, it flattens out even more, further hiding my sins.
I failed to mention previously that I painted behind the grill and top of the core support, the fuel tank and skid, wing window metal, and wiper arms all black for that finishing touch. I also painted the inside of the passenger fender green, because it was white. And, I think I am going to leave the bridge plate off, it looks cleaner without it.
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