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: I painted my first car


Sooner Chevy
Mar 22nd, 04, 1:33 PM
I painted a car. I can’t believe it. It turned out great. I thought about taking a vo-tech class, but instead I just researched it and thought I would do it. I have taught myself how to build engines and how to put fuel injection on old cars. I thought, well maybe I can do this also.

I bought the right tools and materials. Spent the time to do it right. I am building a 71 Chevelle, but thought I would try to paint on my 1999 Silverado (which needed lots of bodywork). I thought, “if I can paint my truck and it turns out okay, I’ll paint my Chevelle.” Well my friends the truck looks great. Pics coming soon.

I have viewed this board for years, quietly absorbing a wealth of knowledge. But I just had to let you know your help has been invaluable.

I make my living in an office behind a computer, but my hobby has been turning wrenches for years. People who only know me professionally are astounded when they find out what I can do on a car. Now that I can paint, I feel like I can do anything on a car I choose.

Special thanks to Sevt_Chevelle and Martinsr, espically the “basics of spray gun setup” by Martinsr. Great info.

MalibuMike70
Mar 22nd, 04, 2:59 PM
very cool,
nothing better than saying I did it myself. how many times do you go to shows and begin to speaking with the owner of a cool car, come to find out he begins every sentence with "well my trans guy did that", "my motor guy did that", "my body man did this"
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mr 4 speed
Mar 22nd, 04, 3:11 PM
:cool:

Pics?

Sooner Chevy
Mar 23rd, 04, 8:37 AM
I have pics, but can't figure out how to post them.
Any help.

I would like to post the actual picture in the message instead of the web address.

flywheel
Mar 25th, 04, 9:03 AM
Aint it a geat feeling :D I'm on the down hill slide of doing my Elky.Hope to have it a CB04 :D

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Rick

fat jonny
Mar 25th, 04, 10:33 AM
Congrats on your achievement. I am currently in the process of doing the same on my 72 convt. and it is nice to hear of somebody who tried and succeeded. Keep it up and there is no limit to what you can do!

BillsCamino
Mar 25th, 04, 10:53 AM
Very :cool:
I wish I had your courage! I've got two Chevelles in the shop being painted right now.
Too chicken to try it myself... :(