Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Body and Paint. The project is nearing completion.

The truck is now in for bodywork and paint.  It is at Double Z Hot Rods in Dinuba, CA.  http://www.doublezhotrods.com/
The exterior color is "Red Passion Metallic" code GM26U WA352N/STD and the interior is "Light Pebble Beige M", code AY96/111FKG STD. Both colors purchased from Onyx HD paints.
These guys are great and very reasonable in price.  I have also asked them to do upholstery, carpet, exhaust, and wire it - get it running.  My six year project is nearing the end.  Once completed, I will be trailering it out to my home in Utah.  Too far to drive it on a virgin run.
If you are wondering, the bed boards are a South American hardwood called Purple Heart.  I purchased the boards and hardware through a company known as "Bed Wood and Parts" out of Hopkinsville, KY.  The wood is extremely hard and dense and did not require any finishing or stain, other than light sanding.  Only automotive clear-coat has been applied.  It's more expensive than oak, but I have already lost one new oak bed to the weather and that was after hours of careful preparation and coating.
http://bedwoodandparts.com/


























































































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