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RE: [oletrucks] more paint questions

To: "'Grant Galbraith'" <trks@javanet.com>, Joe Clark <jclark1@utk.edu>
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] more paint questions
From: Tom Burt <tburt@hirose.com>
Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 11:50:04 -0700
Grant,
Just a shot in the dark:
The way I understand it is that sandblasting peens the surface and 
subsequently deforms the sheet metal.  I wouldn't recommend sandblasting at 
all on sheet metal.  Frames and castings - OK.

Tom B. '57 Stepside 3200


-----Original Message-----
From:   Grant Galbraith [SMTP:trks@javanet.com]
Sent:   Wednesday, May 05, 1999 10:59 AM
To:     Joe Clark
Cc:     Eric Johnson; oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject:        Re: [oletrucks] more paint questions

I would have to agree with Joe here. I also have warped doors sandblasting 
and it
can happen fast.  I now limit my blasting to curved and re-inforced areas. 
I
would be afraid to let anyone blast a nice straight roof. Is it possible to 
have
it bead blasted?
  I try to paint anything the same day I strip it. I follow Bob ADler's 
advice in
his This Old Truck Articles and etch prime followed by epoxy prime. I would 
also
try to weld in patches and straighten dents before you start blasting 
although
you will most likely find more work to be done as you go especially if it's 
had a
repaint before.

My 2 cents, Grant 50 3100

Joe Clark wrote:

> Eric:
> My only comment is tell them to "BE CAREFUL"!  It is incredibly easy to 
warp
> those large panels (the roof is particularly bad) with a heavy duty
> sandblaster.  I did it myself and thought I was doing everything right
> (shooting at an angle, not too close) but still had some warpage that
> required a lot of time to fix.  I would think the sides on a suburban 
might
> also be prone to warpage.
> Joe
>
> At 08:39 PM 5/4/99 -0700, you wrote:
> >I am going to have my 49 suburban sand blasted (body only) and was 
wondering
> >if anyone has gone through this procedure before? I am thinking of 
having it
> >metal sprayed Immediately afterwards,because at that point I won't worry
> >about rust hardly and can take my time doing body repairs,paint 
prep,ect.
> >Any suggestions or hands on experience with this journey I am about to 
set
> >off on will really be appreciated .
> >Eric J. 48 & 49 sub.
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of jvanho01@tir.com
> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 7:38 PM
> >> To: MarkNoakes@aol.com; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >> Subject: Re: RE: [oletrucks] more paint questions
> >>
> >>
> >> I would certainly second that.  Especially if he would include GMC's.
> >>
> >> Jim V.
> >>
> >> At 07:15 PM 5/4/99 Tuesday -0400, MarkNoakes@aol.com wrote:
> >> >Now, Bob, if we could only convince you to do that same package for 
the
> >> >55/2-59 as well!
> >> >
> >> >Mark Noakes
> >> >58/56 Suburban
> >> >Knoxville, TN
> >> >
> >> >In a message dated 5/4/99 8:06:43 AM, you wrote:
> >> >
> >> ><<Just a note here. This is a horn that should be tooted. I bought 
this
> >> >package from Bob about a year ago and am very happy with what I got.
> >> >Well worth the price to have all of the color information in one 
place.
> >> >
> >> >Jeff Nelson
> >> >1953 3600 (in pieces all over the shop)
> >> >Paducah, KY
> >> >
> >> >> ----------
> >> >> From:     Advdesign1@aol.com[SMTP:Advdesign1@aol.com]
> >> >> Reply To:         Advdesign1@aol.com
> >> >> Sent:     Tuesday, May 04, 1999 5:11 AM
> >> >> To:       bkn@cyberramp.net; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >> >> Subject:  Re: [oletrucks] more paint questions
> >> >>
> >> >> In a message dated 05/03/99 02:33:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> >> >> bkn@cyberramp.net writes:
> >> >>
> >> >> <<
> >> >>  Can anyone tell me the PPG / base coat clear coat paint codes for 
the
> >> >>  following colors:
> >> >>
> >> >>  Forester green
> >> >>  Seacrest green
> >> >>  Windsor blue
> >> >>  Mariner blue
> >> >>   >>
> >> >>
> >> >> I made up a paint chart with color copy of chips. all the original
> >> >> numbers
> >> >> and currently mixable numbers.  the numbers cover 1936-55 chev and 
I
> >> >> have
> >> >> chips for 51-54 Chev or GMC.  Also there are copies of all my paint
> >> >> and prep
> >> >> articles.  All this is oriented toward solving real world problems.
> >> >> Priced at
> >> >> $20.  Interior colors, where they go and currently mixable formulae
> >> >> are also
> >> >> in the package.  Excuse me for tooting my own horn.
> >> >> Bob ADler
> >> >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> >> >> 1959
> >> >>
> >> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 
1959
> >> >>>
> >> >
> >> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 
1959
> >>
> >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 
1959
> >>
> >
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> >
> Joe Clark, Southern Appalachian Field Laboratory
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959





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