*1960 Chevy Fleetside Pickup*

[Zippi]

5 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Coooool  Buddy!!   Now get to doing real  work?

Haha....I'm trying.  My boss seems to have other plans for me.

[Zippi]

Got around to doing a dry fit of the cab and box on the frame.  I worked at it for a while and saw the corners of the wing window glass was partially covering the slots where the dash locks in.  I took my dremel tool and cut the corners of the wing window glass to fully uncover the slots for the dash but that wasn't enough.  As a couple fellows had mentions the dash needed to be moved back so I enlarged the slots for the dash toward the rear.  I got the cab to go on but the dash will not fit up to the glass.  There is still a gap.  I can use a small paint brush going through the window to move the dash around but it will not fit up to the windshield.  I have not glued the dash in yet as I'm kinda at a stand still deciding on just what to do at this point.    

[TransAmMike]

Hey Buddy, looking great?

[Zippi]

Thanks MIke.  It's been a long road on this one with all the honey do's the wife has been throwing at me ☺

[Zippi]

I had to re-paint the lower portion of the hood.  After pulling the part out of the 91% alcohol and cleaning it I shoot it with Rust-Oleum flat gray and I noticed something went wrong.  I first thought the 91% alcohol may have had a reaction to the plastic.  I did a test on a piece of wood and got the same results.  Looks like there was something wrong with the paint.  Never in all my years have a seen this.  I primed the part with an older can of the same paint I had and all is well.  When it comes to paint....I seem to always have some type of issue going on.   

[espo]

Is the paint drying before getting to the part ? I'm sure the part you're spring is clean and free of any solvents. Are you dealing with any dust in the air ? 

[Zippi]

24 minutes ago, espo said:

Is the paint drying before getting to the part ? I'm sure the part you're spring is clean and free of any solvents. Are you dealing with any dust in the air ? 

Thanks for the help Dave.  No....the paint was not drying to quick and the part was dust free.  I've use this paint for years and never seen this happen.  When I tried it on the wood and it did the same thing I knew there was something wrong with the paint.  It even sounded funny coming out of the nozzle.  Problem has been fixed.  Thanks again Dave.   

[Zippi]

Ok guys and gals.  Just need to put the bumper on but I'm calling the box done.  I got a little lazy when I couldn't find my brown for the dry brush on the wood but it works for me. 

[bluestringer]

Looking great Bob. 

[Zippi]

Thanks James.

[Beans]

Paint job look great.  The bed interior and tailgate lettering are super clean.

[Zippi]

49 minutes ago, Beans said:

Paint job look great.  The bed interior and tailgate lettering are super clean.

Thanks man.

[Zippi]

When I got out in the garage this morning the first thing I see is a letter missing on the tailgate.  I had an extra so an easy fix.  I'm done with the engine bay and moving on to final assembly.  

[Zippi]

Finished pics have been posted in "Under Glass".

[David G.]

Wow Bob, quite a long haul on this one but a very informative and enjoyable WIP. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

Now, let's see if I can find it in the Under Glass section before I get distracted by something else.

David G. 

[Zippi]

Thanks Dave.  I see you found it.  Thanks for the comments.  

[IMPALA SS 427]

looking good mate, nice detail.

 

[Zippi]

On 8/21/2021 at 5:04 AM, IMPALA SS 427 said:

looking good mate, nice detail.

 

Thanks James.