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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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well im building a 86 c10 practically from scratch, Im working from the frame to top here are some pics and will be updating as I progress. I sandblasted the frame
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Rusted and old frame




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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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got the painting stuff at dupont






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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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a 2008 5.3 going in


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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Considering all the sand in your painting area, that paint looks great, or did you do it indoors? The two-part paint is the way to go. I like the Sherwin-Williams Genesis paint, it's the toughest stuff I've ever used. Good luck on the project. It looks like you're doing it the right way.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Considering all the sand in your painting area, that paint looks great, or did you do it indoors? The two-part paint is the way to go. I like the Sherwin-Williams Genesis paint, it's the toughest stuff I've ever used. Good luck on the project. It looks like you're doing it the right way.
I was gonna say the same thing. Not a great place to paint
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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it was painted indoor and i put it outside to dry
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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looks good. good luck with the build!!
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Looking really good! We are about at the same stage in our builds. Well, actually I may be a bit further... I cheated and bought a complete, ready to drop in motor. lol
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Good start to the project.
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thanks here is a pic of the interior, still working on it



and a little mod a just received

76gts turbo



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