Daryl’s Deuce Resto

[Darylfraser]

There was a LOT of paint on that bumper!

 

[Darylfraser]

Got a base coat of POR15 on the bed today. Weather is getting better!

 

[Darylfraser]

Gauge panel done! Custom decals for the lettering, polished the gauge faces as best I could, new tach sticker, new ground harness. I’m happy with it.

 

[Darylfraser]

We’re going in the other direction finally. Took advantage of some nice weather.

 

[cattlerepairman]

There is something immensely satisfying about having the truck all in one matching colour and not looking like it was painted with a mop!

 

[Darylfraser]

There is something immensely satisfying about having the truck all in one matching colour and not looking like it was painted with a mop!

Agreed! I could measure the bumper paint thickness with a ruler!

 

[banditt1979]

Fantastic job! I've restored a few cars in my time so I can certainly appreciate the immense amount of sanding that would be involved with a truck of this size. And the attention to detail....top notch!

 

[Darylfraser]

Fantastic job! I've restored a few cars in my time so I can certainly appreciate the immense amount of sanding that would be involved with a truck of this size. And the attention to detail....top notch!

Thank you! It really has been a fun project and I appreciate all the encouragement.

 

[Darylfraser]

Busy Sunday, 2 coats of 24087, finish coat tomorrow.

 

[ToddJK]

That sure is looking nice!

 

[cattlerepairman]

Of course, to be military accurate, you would need to remove those blankets from the wheels to get original-looking paint overspray on the tires and also maybe throw a hand or two of sand into the wet paint!

 

[Darylfraser]

Of course, to be military accurate, you would need to remove those blankets from the wheels to get original-looking paint overspray on the tires and also maybe throw a hand or two of sand into the wet paint!

Yeah, I keep forgetting it should be a pretty crappy paint job! I draw the line at reducing the paint with gasoline though!

 

[Darylfraser]

Successful day. Working with Delta Team Decals paint masks. Really coming together now!

 

[Darylfraser]

Now the fun begins! I’ve gotta put this thing back together.

 

[5 Ton John]

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Very nice job so far. Looks great!

 

[5 Ton John]

Busy Sunday, 2 coats of 24087, finish coat tomorrow.
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Looks great. I'm considering a paint job on mine and was wondering where you got the paint at? Online or at a local place? Not trying to be nosy just hunting a good place to get it at. Thanks.

 

[Darylfraser]

Looks great. I'm considering a paint job on mine and was wondering where you got the paint at? Online or at a local place? Not trying to be nosy just hunting a good place to get it at. Thanks.

I bought Gillespie from Rapco, 2 gallons of red oxide primer and 4 gallons of 24087. Reduced 4:1 with Sunnyside lacquer thinner and some Majic hardener from Tractor Supply. The paint is pretty affordable and shoots really easy. The hardener gives it a little more shine than it is supposed to but the lacquer thinner tempers that some and flashes it quickly. I could have done all three coats in the same day if I hadn’t run out of time.

 

[Darylfraser]

Very nice job so far. Looks great!

Thank you!

 

[Darylfraser]

It’s the little details. NOS fender welting.

 

[5 Ton John]

I bought Gillespie from Rapco, 2 gallons of red oxide primer and 4 gallons of 24087. Reduced 4:1 with Sunnyside lacquer thinner and some Majic hardener from Tractor Supply. The paint is pretty affordable and shoots really easy. The hardener gives it a little more shine than it is supposed to but the lacquer thinner tempers that some and flashes it quickly. I could have done all three coats in the same day if I hadn’t run out of time.

Thanks for the info. If mine looks half as good as yours when I'm done I'll be happy with it. Yours could be on display somewhere.