I have gotten about everything mocked up and starting to disassemble for paint. It has been a long road to this point but has been all in all a good time. I wanted to say thanks to a lot of people on here for information and motivation. Ken
Looking great Ken! We gonna see that at SC next year? Stance looks perfect too!
Just had mine painted. Thing I wish I had done....Mocked EVERYTHING up. Cut holes for clutch rod, emergency brake, and gas filler. Make sure doors line up with lock mechanisms installed, fit door seals. Drill all holes for tailgate. Just a few. Will post more when I think of them.
Will
Bronkenn - I’m probably a couple months behind you...can you give me an idea how much time it took to sand/fill/prime and prepare the body panels?
Cortez, I painted my own. I had what seemed like a hundred hours in prep but I was starting with some significant body damage and replaced cut outs. It will take longer than you plan for if only because as you progress you will get better and better at picking up discrepancies and you will get pickier and pickier. For block sanding use one of the really high fill primers, it's almost spray on body filler. Then block sand, guide coat, sand again until it's straight and flat. Final primer then color. Ken, are you using base/clear or single stage? Above all, enjoy the ride and don't cut corners or call it "good enough" or it will haunt you! Too much work to not be really happy when you're done.