bigern26 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 This is my first build in about 13 years. I figured being a truck driver I better do a truck!! I have been working on it a few days now and the way the body attached to the frame, I figured I had to do some body work so I did the interior and put that in then attached the cab to the frame. I then added a little filler and primed and painted it. The paint I used is High Heat Engine paint, It comes in a spray can. I do not yet have an airbrush so this was the only route I could go to get the paint color I wanted. I do not know anything about painting to get good results. I was thinking of doing a clear coat but do not know the process with sanding and polishing. This is pretty much my dream truck, I am going to try to find a nice headache rack for it and a flatbed trailer. Ok now time for some pics!!!
SpreadAxle Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 My dream truck in my favorite color. It looks nice so far.
Old Albion Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 This looks great. I really like the dash. Nice work! Dave
mackinac359 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Looks good so far. I like the instrument panel work. Tim
bigern26 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks guys, your good words are pure encouragement. I have a lot more done, I will take a few pics a little later today and post them up. I am still trying to find rims and tires to replace the junk that came with it. I was given a few sites to look at but am not sure what rims go with what tires.
clayton Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 You got me wanting too build one now,done got one would like to have a few more. My luck by the time I get too the hobby shop there gone.
bigern26 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Posted November 26, 2010 Here are some progress pics. I have a lot more work to do. There is some parts just sitting on it now for fitment.
bigern26 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Posted December 2, 2010 Well Here she is so far, I have to put on a few decals and finish painting a few things. I am going to put on a headache rack and once I find a trailer I will add air lines. I am also going to buy better rims and tires once I find a good set. Getting closer to being done!!
truckman1981 Posted December 2, 2010 Posted December 2, 2010 Good lookin KW !!! A chrome sunvisor would also look good on it.
bigern26 Posted December 3, 2010 Author Posted December 3, 2010 I got the decals on and a few other touch-ups finished. Here how it sits now!!
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