1986 Blue Whale

[ssapach]

I guess I should point out that a body shop has done all the work.  All I did was drop the truck off for them to work on.

I'm no paint expert but I think it's a very nice job too.  I noticed 2 spots that had clear run marks but the guy brought out the sanding and polishing tools and gave me an actual demonstration on how he will smooth them out.  You can't even tell where they were afterwards.

[zieg85]

Looks outstanding!!!

[bd]

An amazing transformation.  Top shelf!  You should be very proud!

[bobcooter]

Really nice!

[ssapach]

Thanks everyone!  I'm really happy with the way it turned out so far.  Especially considering the paint color is technically a Chrysler color!

Now I'm not so sure I will want to put my welder back in the truck.  I might not want to do much with it except cruise around in the summer time.

[cubicdollars]

That Turned out Great !!!!!

[Senck243]

Congrats bet you can't wait to drive that thing and show it off!!!

[Captkaos]

Nice, turned out great.

[ssapach]

I can't wait to get into the driver's seat and cruise around in it now!  But I have at least 7.5 more days of work before I get home and get to pick it up.

Of course, like most projects, it never seems to end.  Now that I have the paint all done, there are a bunch of other things that will need some attention.  Like my cracked dash, the old light covers, tint the rear windows, try to find bucket seats and a console for the front, new grill and of course everyone keeps suggesting new rims and tires.

Take it one step at a time I guess, and do the things I want as I am able to do them.

And thanks again for all the kind words!

Also, I notice that the recent thread has been combined with what looks like an older thread I created about this truck.  I deleted the picture links I had posted initially because I no longer had those photos in my photobucket account and some other random picture was showing up.

[ssapach]

Picked up my truck this afternoon.  Box liner is all done now too.  Taking it in for window tint tomorrow, provided it cooperates enough for the 1.5 hr drive to the shop for it.





Here's a pic where you can see the box liner a bit.  Covers the top rails and comes over the outside just barely, just enough so that the edge of the liner isn't vertical up from the top of the box.

[bake315]

That's a mighty sweet beast!

[slammed79]

I don't think I'd worry about wheels, if it were me, I'd prolly just throw a set of simulators on and call it a day.