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Offline 79k30guy

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K30 Paint time!
« on: February 07, 2012, 07:22:17 am »
all the progress on my dads build (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,18586.0.html) has inspired me to pull the trigger on my truck for some fresh paint.  after going over what i wanted with our local maaco shop, i was excited to hear they could start on it right away. Also i was able to save a couple of bucks if we did some of the basic strip down, so i came home and my brother and I got right to work, removed bumpers, mirrors, drip rails, bezels, grill, and of course my prized emblems.
here it is about ready to go even with a junk set of tires


they're gonna do a lot of spot welding and filling of trim holes, etc, and address some light surface rust on the roof, but over all the body is pretty straight. i picked out a different blue, as i decided to go with just a single stage, and the existing paint was 'Mariner' blue, with a metal flake.    the blue i picked out was more of a simple plain deep blue, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed i chose wisely.   - Oh, and for those wondering, i am of course keeping the two-tone. 
It's been dropped off and should get it back by this Friday, so I'll post pictures the moment i pick it up!!! 
(if you can't tell I'm super excited)
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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 07:35:15 am »
 " they're gonna do a lot of spot welding "

     I never knew Maaco did welding.  Take pics before you put everything back on and after, I would like to see the difference if you do not mind.
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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 07:35:33 am »
Ha Ha !!
I'm smiling ear to ear. Your excitement is radiating from your post and I'm excited for you too !!
Isn't it a great feeling to have something major done to your prize truck? It sure it.

I can't wait to see pics of it when it's done.

Is it Friday yet ???     ;D
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Offline 79k30guy

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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 12:34:09 pm »
Quote from: bake74 on February 07, 2012, 07:35:15 am
" they're gonna do a lot of spot welding "

     I never knew Maaco did welding.  Take pics before you put everything back on and after, I would like to see the difference if you do not mind.
Yea I was surprised to hear that too, but the manager there explained to me that they do all levels of body work from the cheap sprays to show cars.. I guess they're just known more for their budget friendly jobs..  Lol.   They've done a pretty good job on both my brothers shortbed and our dads rig, all for a decent price.   Besides, we're not show truck kinda guys.  We use our trucks.  I didn't want to spend big $$$ and then 4X out somewhere and crown the bed with firewood.      Anyway, I'll be sure and snap a bunch of pictures
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Offline heavychevy91

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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 06:14:16 pm »
Looking Great. I am excited for you. It going to look awesome. Your whole family has sick trucks
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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 06:30:37 pm »
gotta love the 70s chevy two tone. good luck
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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 09:14:05 pm »
Looks good little brother! Can't wait to see the new blue. Are you going with an 8 inch lift and 38s now?
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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012, 09:41:34 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on February 07, 2012, 09:14:05 pm
Looks good little brother! Can't wait to see the new blue. Are you going with an 8 inch lift and 38s now?
Naaa... 
I'm gonna keep it the way it is for now.  I'll let dad be biggest for a while..   besides, i got plenty of meat on my swampers.. 

glad your gonna be home soon bro.    hopefully for good this time.   
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Offline fitz

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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2012, 04:29:06 pm »
Just 1 more day (hopefully).
Can't waited to see it.
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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2012, 06:17:02 pm »
I know the important things in life like seeing your big brother Sarge  return home safely are well worth the waite.
But as far as trucks go, todays friday. I feel like its dec 26th and Santa forgot my house, looking forward to the picks of your k30.
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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2012, 06:57:58 pm »
Quote from: fitz on February 10, 2012, 06:17:02 pm
I know the important things in life like seeing your big brother Sarge  return home safely are well worth the waite.
But as far as trucks go, todays friday. I feel like its dec 26th and Santa forgot my house, looking forward to the picks of your k30.
^^X2^^

He's probably still out in the garage mopping up the drool!
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Offline knightrider84

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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2012, 09:44:36 pm »
hey guys, my bro and I are gonna pick up the k30 from macco round noon 2marro (sat) we will upload pics from our smart phones when we do!!! I can't wait!            .....after this it's time for the orange and white 3+3 k20 of mine to get a fresh coat of top notch macco paint...
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Offline gcochran223

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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2012, 08:11:35 pm »
How much does maaco charge now?
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Offline knightrider84

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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2012, 10:19:56 pm »
didn't get it today, sunday for sure.
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Offline 79k30guy

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Re: K30 Paint time!
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2012, 08:04:06 pm »
didn't pick it up today, but went by and saw it. rolled it out into the sun for some pictures..  here's the one i took with my phone.  i have a bunch of good ones on my digital camera but i left it in my brothers truck!   as soon as i get it back I'll post a bunch more...

i am very happy with the way it turned out so far!
i think i made a good choice with with the blue...   what do you guys think?
He wanted to keep it one more day to finish cleaning it up and clean the dust outta the cab, and i had too much to do today anyway to spend the afternoon re- assembling,  (although it was tempting)  so I'll get it tomorrow or Tuesday for sure..
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