65fordguy's build thread [PICS]

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » January 27, 2011, 11:20 pm

the truck is looking good. hoping for some updates. all i really see is lots of patience and skill.

noley99 · Post by **noley99** » January 28, 2011, 3:58 pm

I'm liking this so far. I am on the fence with shaving the filler for my truck.

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » January 31, 2011, 12:09 am

Thanks guys! I will keep you up to date! I'm looking forward to driving this thing again.. its been over a year!

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » February 16, 2011, 12:08 am

1st coat of filler primer applied today.

Still needs a good bit of sanding but coming out ok.. should be a looker at 15'.. I have to keep telling myself Im building a driver not a show truck.

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » February 16, 2011, 1:24 am

looks good from where I sit nice work.

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » February 16, 2011, 11:39 am

noley99 wrote:I'm liking this so far. I am on the fence with shaving the filler for my truck.

I was to, I was going to just put in a dummy filler neck.. but, my friend had been itching to fill it in since he saw it and I really like the smooth look.

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » February 20, 2011, 7:55 pm

Got the seat Dyed black today...

seat is out of an 89 GMC fab'd up some brackets and fits like a glove.
nice classic look too. plus it has holes for seat belts when that time
comes.

Plan on replacing the cloth with leather or vinyl/ pleather whatever.
at some point.. covers are available from LMC that look nice. But,
think i'll find a local stitch shop to make something a little more custom.

Hookedtrout · Post by **Hookedtrout** » February 20, 2011, 10:37 pm

That seat looks awesome, did you dye it yourself?

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » February 20, 2011, 11:21 pm

Hookedtrout wrote:That seat looks awesome, did you dye it yourself?

Yes, I used Dupli Color Vinyl and Fabric Dye
find it at most automotive stores.. got mine at
advanced auto for 6 bucks a can.. used 5.

I took some time to brush the fabric with a paint brush to keep the
fibers loose and get the best coverage.

I was skeptical at first, but did a lot of research and found that it doesnt rub off or wear off... so far I am very pleased with the outcome.

Haus · Post by **Haus** » February 20, 2011, 11:31 pm

Thanks for sharing! I'll have to keep checking back, I love to watch people with better skills than me work magic.

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » February 25, 2011, 5:30 pm

We are calling the hood ready for paint.

matt2491 · Post by **matt2491** » February 26, 2011, 12:22 am

Hey 65fordguy, been with you from the get go. Just wanted to say your truck is shaping up nicely! Can't wait to see it in color.

Santi · Post by **Santi** » February 27, 2011, 1:02 pm

Looks great man.. Keep up the great work!!

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » April 12, 2011, 5:06 pm

Well, She's about ready for the first coats of paint.. Hopefully
the Blue will be on tomorrow... and the White (Oxford White) soon after.

Bedsides Sealed up and ready to go.

Marlin Blue -- kinda thick here looks darker than it is.

The filled filler hole

The guys fixed the Rot on the Core Support. Anyone need a Core Support?? I have a good shape one sitting ready to go. Easier to fix the original than replace it.

Cab sealed and ready to go.

Just to Brag on the kids a little, they are doing great work.. and as you can see from the first picture, they get to work on some cool stuff.. that 57 is the teachers personal car.. along with 2 corvette stingrays .. the red you see in the picture of the paint.. a 66 mustang ( complete redo like mine) .. and the old willys wagon thats been in the works for awhile. . . glad I get to go up and work with the kids when I get a chance and get to go check it out on my lunch breaks.. will update on the paint! Picked up a new set of emblems and got my glass ready to go.. so im ready to drive this thing.. been over a year now!

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » April 14, 2011, 7:00 pm

The Base White is on... Kinda Hard to see in the light... better pics to come

Stay tuned for the Blue..and clear. [/code]

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » April 14, 2011, 8:53 pm

i like marlin blue :lol:

noley99 · Post by **noley99** » April 14, 2011, 9:17 pm

Looking sweet! I can't wait to see it painted up!

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » April 14, 2011, 10:43 pm

slickmainer wrote:i like marlin blue

Great minds think alike! Its a great color.. light enough to not be dark.. dark enough to not be light.. not too blue.. just a good color.

65fordguy · Post by **65fordguy** » April 14, 2011, 10:45 pm

noley99 wrote:Looking sweet! I can't wait to see it painted up!

Thanks, same here! Heck Im ready to drive it.

66Bullitt · Post by **66Bullitt** » April 21, 2011, 5:57 pm

looking good man! keep the pictures coming!