53 Chevy - Paint

Paint

I really wanted to paint the truck myself. But after some experimenting here and there, decided that it didn't make much sense to spend so much time on the truck only to have a mediocre paint job. So, I loaded up the truck and shipped it off to a member at my church who owns Texas Aftermarket.

Rich's business primarilies specializes in automotive leather upholstery but he has also personally restored a number of 2nd generation camaros. Rich is going to do the interior on my truck but I also worked it out with him to do some final prep work on the body before paint.

Here, the girls and I back the truck out of the garage.

Borrowed my brother's truck again and rented a car hauler from u-haul.

Here it is at Rich's place after a few passes of filling small dents and scratches.

Driver's side...

After Rich was done, the truck was shipped off to Gary Baker who owns Trucks N Stuff in Bastrop, Texas. Gary has a number of hot rods in progress and project/parts cars for sale. He also has a paint booth at his shop and will be doing the painting on my truck. That's Gary in the cowboy hat.

Before painting, Gary had a couple of guys go over the truck a few more times getting everything just right. They always look good in primer. The moment of truth will be when it's nice and shiny after paint. I feel confident it will turn out great. If it doesn't, it won't be due to lack of effort.

Truck finally made it into the paint booth. This picture was taken after two coats of base were done waiting for the clear coat to be sprayed.

Paint finished and truck put mostly back together. Still needs the tailgate and some trim installed. I am really pleased with how it turned out. The finish is great and the color will be a big hit here in Longhorn country. I have been somewhat anxious about the color choice but now that it is done, all I can say is Hook'Em Horns!

3 and a half months after I took the truck out to get paint/interior, it's finished and back at my house.

It's great having the truck back where I can work on it again. I had a whole box or parts from Classic Parts waiting to install. Here are some Before and After pictures...

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