paint and body

  1. S

    Need some Expertize for paint job

    I've owned a 1986 Chevrolet k20 (Single Cab Long Bed) for a couple of years and would like to repaint the very terrible rattle can paint job that the previous owners put on it. My goal for painting is to close everything up hood, doors and only paint the exterior. My goal is to make her look...
  2. coolpup32

    Paint manufacturer recommendations for the DIY

    Hey all, I'm in the stages of priming my old '76 k10. Most of the body will be heavily scuffed/sanded and high-build primer'd. hood and replacement panels will be etch primed + high-build primed due to exposed bare metal. from what i've read, this is best practice. I've purchased a gallon of...
  3. AyWoSch Motors

    Bed liner yes or no

    I'm looking for some insight on whether or not I should bed line my truck bed or not. I have an 86 GMC Sierra k15 shortbed. My bed doesnt have a dent in it at all, no rust, but it is shiny bare metal in the back from 35 years of use. Now I can't much stand the plastic bed liners that just pop...
  4. RedGeneral

    Painting Intake

    Okay so I have a BRAND NEW Edelbrock performer Intake that I want to paint. Primer or no primer. Will be using DupliColor engine enamel. Thoughts?
  5. L

    Paint code on 87 Chevy?

    I've looked in the glovebox for the paint code for my 1987 half ton and I cannot find it. Can anyone help me find the paint code?
  6. NJakey

    New 83’ project

    Just picked me up an 83’ 4x4 farm truck with a newish 350 crate in it. Plan to restore it, paint it back to its original color, light blue metallic and add some mods. Suggestions are welcome!
    • NJakey
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    • 1983 custom deluxe paint and body performance restore
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Introduction
  7. Kryptonitekid

    1987 GMC cab forward sheet metal on 1980 CK20 cab

    Hi Folks, I have acquired a 1987 pickup for parts and I want to put the the front clip on my 1980 (call me crazy but I like the cleaner lines and dual headlights of the later models). I looked through the threads but it I can only find posts going the other way - 80 style onto a later cab. I am...

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