Why paint and not a powdercoat?

Yeah Jim, why? Either way, looks damn good.:thumbsup:

I think it looks outstanding! I'm also guessing since he owns a body shop, the paint was a logical choice. Although in my opinion, I prefer paint. If you use good products it is as durable if not more. It can also be repaired much easier. Surface prep is easier because you don't have to deal with the high heat for baking the powder. Anyway, not to put words in Bill's mouth. JMO. Again, wow. this is going to be an awesome truck. I like trucks!:thumbsup:

thanks chad,ill be intouch about my intake inlet ideas. bill

because i can do paint and not wait on anyone.i was trying to match the powder on my wheels(i came pretty close) BILL

Hey no complaints or criticisms here Bill. I love this build and look forward to updates. I was just curious. Hell, I wish I knew how to do some stuff on my own without waiting on others. Moreover importantly, not having to pay others, huh? I could have saved a few $10,000 by now. LOL!!:hail:

Sounds good Bill. I might want to talk to you about some sheet metal work on our cab. Let me know! :cheers:

update
 

few update pics chassis comming together. bill

To powder or not
 

Chad, I understand why Bill painted his chassis because he owns his own shop, I respect that. But there is no way liquid paint can match a proper powdercoated chassis. We sandblast to white condition, Phosphate wash it 3 stages,Seal it with a rustprotectant/sealer/ Epoxy powdercoat prime it and a powder topcoat.

www.extremepowdercoating.net

easy now i wasnt disin powder, i think the guy i used only 1 step because i could still see a lot of pits. and my paint rep always told me powder had no corrosion protection(thats comming from a guy selling me paint)lol it sounds like your process is more advanced than explained to me buy a paint salesman. heres some updat pics of the bottom of my cab . thanks for checking in bill

I agree with Bill. It sounds like your process is the exception. Most shops don't go to that length. In fact I don't know of one around me that does and if they did you might as well gold plate it if you know what I mean. Your site has some nice stuff on it. Great work. Different strokes............I guess.

Later,

Lookin great Bill. It looks like you are on track to have some fun this coming year. Keep up the great work. :thumbsup:

The chassis and cab are looking great. I have been folowing along for a while now. I am looking forward to more updates.:cheers:

ive beed working on the cab,its in the first stage of primer. theres a pile of finger work on this cab, ive never been so glad to see primer on something. thanks for checking in bill

I was just about to go find this thread and ask for progress reports. Thanks for saving me the trouble and thanks for the update.

Looks really good. So what is the final color going to be ?

the final color is going to be solid red,but for now the interor metal will be red & the out side will be semigloss black. i want to debug the truck w out having to worry about the paint plus i like the look of new e coated metal. my dad keeps saying just paint the damn thing and get it over with.

one of the sweetest 67-72 trucks ever :hail:

Bill, the body work is flawless. The lines on the cab are beautiful. I mean the frame around the window and the shaved drip rail lines are sick. I also like the indention in the roof panel.

Looking good Bill, Im anxious to see this thing.
Leave it flat black though !!!

thanks guys, i am considering the semi gloss black , i like the look ,i just dont know if i want it my own ride. im gonna shoot the cab sat ,stop by and see what it ends up. thanks bill

Looking good good job.

thanks. few more progress pics bill

You gotta love color. Keep the hammer down Bill, I want that ride this summer! Let me know when you want to talk parts! You are kicking A....... :hail:

Looking great! Love these trucks!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Just saw this thread for the first time. I love what you've done so far. This style truck is my favorite. I got rid of my 72 GMC a few years ago but I've been wanting to get another one and stretch the cab. I've also got an idea for a hood and grill I want to try out.

cab painted
 

finally ,this big peice of the puzzle is painted, i did go with semi gloss black and, i love it. the inside is victory red, the fire wall is the same color as the frame. thanks for checking in.

I love it Bill. Simply beautiful.:bow: :hail:

Looks great! Big step forward!! Love all the detail!! :thumbsup:
Are you doing flush glass?

thanks guys, yes to the flush glass. thanks again bill

That going to be killer with the ring box look. love it:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Hey Bill i must say that i really like alot of the little things you have done. Being a fellow c10 owner and lover i really appreciate the style of build your doing. Also love the new modified roof . Very sweet! Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing some more up dates!!!!!:thumbsup:

few pics ,windsheild & exhaust. time to start some plumbing. thanks for the comments & checking in. bill

Impressive work!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Bill very impressive the trucks look great :thumbsup:

Bill,

Looking very nice. I need to talk to you about the flush mount windshield. Did you use the stock windshield? What did you paint the perimeter with. I have been working this through in my head for some time. I really would like to pull this off on ours as well. Great job! :thumbsup:

Where did you get the 180 degree bent rectangular tubing for that driveshaft hoop and rear of the truck? BTW Truck looks amazing!

Best truck ever! Keep up the great work!

X's on the flushed windshield!:hail: :bow: .......:drool:

fat man fab. thanks bill