navypoppop Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Beautiful color choice Skippy! You, your son and husband should be proud of all the effort you have put into this project. I can't wait for the finished puppy. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-469876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Excellent... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-469893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Always a exciting time putting some colour on Great stuff Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-469906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 And yes the color is gorgeous seats will go real good in there still don’t get the blue dashboard ha ha Ha as I mentioned before you’ve done more work on that truck in one week than I have done in 27 years ha ha keep it up and thanks for keeping us posted doors look amazing... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted March 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) Ya'll, we're deep into the "dog shit" work of this project. "Buy an old truck," they said. "Fix 'er up," they said. "It'll be fun," they said. Okay, when I say "they" I mean "I". 😆 Well, days into the body work, I've had some moments of frustration. If I never have to sand Bondo again, it will be too soon! Good news is, the cab is the biggest and most annoying surface area we have to content with and it will be ready for primer tonight. After this, each panel will come in individually and will at least be more ergonomic to work on. The home stretch is the hardest, right? More process pictures at some point this week...right now I have sanding to contend with! (Detailed the doors over the weekend when I was at my wits' end with sanding). Edited March 8, 2021 by SkippyMack Added photo 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 On 3/5/2021 at 12:09 PM, mowerman said: And yes the color is gorgeous seats will go real good in there still don’t get the blue dashboard ha ha Ha as I mentioned before you’ve done more work on that truck in one week than I have done in 27 years ha ha keep it up and thanks for keeping us posted doors look amazing... bob Bob, The interior is more green than blue, in my opinion. "Verde Green" is the name of the color. It doesn't photograph authentically - different in natural light than in the photos. I choose it for the hammered finish and because it echoed the vintage vibe of the original green. The interior door panels will also be that color. It works for me. ♥️ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 So the painting I felt was only about halfway thru the job, the little fiddly bits went on and on So your just getting warmed up lol Great work as usual Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Man that’s a beautiful design on those doors yes I will also be painting my truck all apart if I ever get to it God love you for diving on that thing keep up the good work little girl and thanks for keeping us posted also have you ever heard of Power tools??????? Sanding is a breeze with them ha ha Ha... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 18 hours ago, mowerman said: Man that’s a beautiful design on those doors yes I will also be painting my truck all apart if I ever get to it God love you for diving on that thing keep up the good work little girl and thanks for keeping us posted also have you ever heard of Power tools??????? Sanding is a breeze with them ha ha Ha... bob Ha! Thanks, Bob! Yes, we have and use power tools (I've gone through countless packages of orbital sander 80 grit disks! But there are some things that require hand work, a sanding block, or a little piece of sand paper, especially on all these curves! 😆 Trust me, I've have my fair share of moments regretting not stripping the paint, but I couldn't see removing the cab and in the order we tackled the project...well it didn't make sense. There is a light at the end of this tunnel! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted March 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 The cab is in primer! Going to hit it with 320 this afternoon and she'll be in her white top coat (on the roof) tonight. The primer, as you know, does a great job of revealing where the body needs some extra attention. I've got more Bondo work to do...but it's close! Cab should be painted by the end of the weekend. We are in some spring weather, finally, and that has helped with perspective and energy. It was warm enough (mid 50s) to open a shop door yesterday when I pressure washed the cab. That was a treat! Progress... 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Streak the primer with rattle can flat black paint. It will help when final sand fo perfect flat surfaces. Simply long board until the black is gone, and the panel will be perfectly flat. 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, tjc transport said: Streak the primer with rattle can flat black paint. It will help when final sand fo perfect flat surfaces. Simply long board until the black is gone, and the panel will be perfectly flat. Oooo! Cool tip. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Yes the body file is the ticket nice job masking off ha ha. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I learned the "tiger stripe"trick back in 74 when I was cursing a van. Old timer showed me the trick to smooth panels and I have been using ever since 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 That is a genius sometimes no matter how careful you are you starts spraying and always find something you messed whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???? Where the hell did that come from ha ha... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 11 hours ago, mowerman said: That is a genius sometimes no matter how careful you are you starts spraying and always find something you messed whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???? Where the hell did that come from ha ha... bob oh yea. spotless clean smooth panel, finish coat done, and as you walk to the table to set the gun down you just barely touch the hose, or something else to panel. #$($#(@)@$%#)@)%_#@#) where did that come from??? oh well, i did not want to sleep tonight anyway. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you know we have all done it....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted March 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Skippy, Thank you for keeping us posted with your progress, your family is doing great work, especially the fine pictures.. I have been following it from the start.. What I am most impressed with is that your truck is a FAMILY project!! That you have motivated your son to be involved shows us the loving your family has in all of its life. You can be sure that he will value this truck as the "family truck" until he becomes an old man.. Edited March 13, 2021 by Brocky 3 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Brocky said: Skippy, Thank you for keeping us posted with your progress, your family is doing great work, especially the fine pictures.. I have been following it from the start.. What I am most impressed with is that your truck is a FAMILY project!! That you have motivated your son to be involved shows us the loving your family has in all of its life. You can be sure that he will value this truck as the "family truck" until he becomes an old man.. Brocky, Thank you for following along and for the support! Our son has grown up surrounded by cool projects since he was an infant. His first visit to the shop was at seven days old. Shortly after, we put a swing in the shop and he would swing for hours and hours observing projects come to life: boats, planes, jet cars, motorcycles, all kinds of things - as soon as he was old enough to help out, he's been on it! He's got a lot of creativity and natural talent in mechanical and engineering ability, so we foster it as much as we can! Although my Mack has made it to #3 on his list of favorite trucks in our "fleet", I'll be hard pressed to top his obsession with our old GMC dump truck "Dumpy" - that one is his passion! He is looking forward to riding around in the Mack, though - and he's a good helper! 😄 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Didn’t really put that together brocky, very well put....:: bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) My husband had a delivery to do today and my kiddo was able to play outside with his cousin, so I was solo all day on bodywork - and friends, I gotta say, the final detailing of the cab came out better than I planned! A quiet day with no other obligations proved to be super productive! I shot rattle can primer/builder over my work and tonight we got another layer of high build primer sprayed before calling it a night. Even my husband was impressed. 🤩 So, the cab will be in her top coat tomorrow morning! Feelin' like a million bucks! Most recent pictures load first (except the first two, which were at the beginning of the day today): https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ Edited March 14, 2021 by SkippyMack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite ....: bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted March 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2021 The cab is painted! 🤩 I will be removing tape and plastic tomorrow...stay tuned. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) Getting closer and closer! The white paint has a few places that need some attention. I think we got an incorrect P sheet and the mix ended up a little thin, so I have a couple of runs, but nothing that can't be leveled out and buffed back. I'm attacking the nose piece next! On another note: do you have a bed liner or undercoat type paint that you love? Matte black, textured. I'm going to paint the rocker under the door around the back - stepping up just to the bottom of the three "panels". The rockers had to be completely reconstructed and there are visible weldments. The lower portion of the back of the cab had been repaired multiple times (for function only). Since we're putting a custom bed on her, it made sense to not worry about a pristine repair back there, and I think and undercoat paint will be perfect. https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ Edited March 16, 2021 by SkippyMack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Looks great,the color combination is awesome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/11/#findComment-470772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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