Projects 51 Chevy P/U Daily Driver Build Thread

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But Phill the only problem is that would be a form of employment...I wouldnt know what to do its been so long since ive been paid!

 

Can't believe I missed this thread! Can't wait to see the finished truck at breakfast.

 

So I got a bunch done over the last couple days but not alot to take pics of. I wet sanded the rest of cab, doors and the visor then got it all buffed and polished.

I taped off the back grill bars an supports and painted the front grill bars with a bright metal finish, Im doing the bumpers an hood center bar also, I didnt go chrome as Im tryin to keep the budget down


After the tape was pulled off..Im happy with the way it turned out




I also picked up some aircraft stripper and got all the fenders stripped down, then wire wheeled the mud out and cleaned up the fender outside and insides!

 

Thanx Rick, well I hope you enjoyed it now that u checked it out, Im tryn to keep it interesting with alot of pics! Oh by the way, I cant wait to be able to take it to sat breakfasts....that will mean im done sanding!!

 

That is going to be one nice ride when you get it done.

 

Love the grill......Jim

 

That grill looks fantastic! Can you give us any more info on the "bright metal finish" that you used? I'm either broke or about to be broke most of the time, so a budget alternative to chrome would be great to have.

By the way, I am blown away by your '54 Bel Air!! Catch myself staring at your avatar every time you post!

Jason

 

What type of paint did you use for that grill? Looks great Eric

Keep posting those pictures. I think you're inspiring people on the hamb! I know I am

Colin

 

I cant wait for that day

Thanks Jim, Im really happy with the turn out!

Thanx Colin...hey is that 54 done yet?? Lets go buddy!


Ok...so here is the metal finish secret! Home Depot...about 4 bucks,
Rust-Oluem spray can, Bright Coat line, Metalic Finish and the color on side is Aluminum! It helped that I had finished the grill with base/clear coat first then wet sanded it and layed on the rustoleum. The paint lays down quick and you apply it wet then it just settles out nicely! I didnt put clear on it as I thought it may look to silver like and not as much like a metal finish.

Thanx again

 

grille looks good

 

Injured my back so I haven't had much work done on the chevy. Just got back on it by welding in all the new floor panels. Going to start some outer rest spots soon and then hopefully body work it and pain her
I'd love to come by sometime this week and check out the truck in person. The color is great and keeps to that old school feeling. What type of wheels you going for ?
Colin

 

Injured my back so I haven't had much work done on the chevy. Just got back on it by welding in all the new floor panels. Going to start some outer rest spots soon and then hopefully body work it and pain her
I'd love to come by sometime this week and check out the truck in person. The color is great and keeps to that old school feeling. What type of wheels you going for ?
Colin

 

look'n good , and let me know when you're going to do the fenders

 

This looks fab. great color!
can't wait to see it finished!

Klaus

 

Well glad to hear your making progress on it bro, hit me up and swing by ill be around all week.

I should be ready to paint by end of week Phil...ill ring you when I get closer buddy

 

Nicely done Eric. It looks great. The grille looks fantastic.

 

Thanx Paul! We will get your roof venting figured out this week!

 

So I didnt feel like starting the body work on fenders today and my back TV room was getting over full with parts. So I started to install the front end today along with bolting down the cab, bed and getting the parking brake all together. Plus I wanted to make sure I had everything so I would have surprises later on. Im super stoked with how the grill looks and how everything is going back together!





Seat frame was taking up alotta room too so its not hurtin anything now that its inplace...Plus Philly The Greek is going to come by this week and stripe the dash for me so Ill throw the lower seat on for him!

 

Damn that grill does look nice. I'm goin to have to buy some and find a place to use it just because
I may stop by on Thursday evening to check it out if you're around ?

Colin

 

Wow your truck is coming out really nice, good job.

 

Man,your in the home stretch great job so far!

 

Hey man hit me up thur!

Thanx Dan..the truck in your avatar is awesome!

It would feel more like the home stretch if Id get those fenders in paint!

 

You are making huge progress and your work looks great -

I know that this is like picking fly dung out of pepper . . . but not sure about your seat belt anchors - the seat frame is bolted to sheet metal that is spot welded to the floor in back, not sturdy enough to withstand the pull of the belts in a crash.

 

You are a real pro my man this sombitch is looking gooood! A daily driver you will enjoy for sure! Keep the pic's and post coming because I've got an addiction! Again great job my friend.

 

It's an easy fix Guru if not done already, mine are bolted in the same place and probably what you can't see is metal brackets that attach those points to the floor with anchor points/plates spotted below the cab floor. With his talent I'm sure he has addressed this issue.

 

I like it! nice looking truck to start with. Makes me want to drag my 50 GMC 1 1/2 T out of the woods and start on it!

 

Truck is looking great! Did you ever do a build thread on your 54?

EDIT: I am an idiot and forgot to use the search function!

 

Wow four months in just an hour - but no "happy Ending" yet!

I'll be following this one.

 

Yeah, not my doing..they were in there when I got it. Prob not hooking them back up either...I dont wear them...never wore a helmet either till I moved to Cali ( I know, I know)My theory, Meant to Burn...not gonna drown! ( my mom hates when I use that) Hope Im not wrong!

Thanx so much buddy..after the last of the sheet metal is in paint this week I should start haulin ass to the finish...nothing like bolting clean shiney shit together, ya know!!

Hah, Im originally from Maine, you better get her outta the woods as we all know every year its gettin worse off up there!

Thanx...yes but It was after the build was complete I found the HAMB...go to my stats and look under my Threads....im actually going to add a bunch of sheet metal chop photos soon..so watch for it!

Damn what a happy ending it will be at that!
Im so over sanding brotha!! Just wanna bolt it all together and start drivinig it!


Thanx againg everyone...the positive feed back keeps me motivated!

 

wow that things lookin awesome. keep up the good work