I'm going to be sandblasting and painting my truck, and was wondering about how long it takes (sandblasting) and how much paint is needed for either the complete whole truck, or just the cab (inside
the Geez, Kevin, be careful here. If they say they can sandblast the whole cab in 3 hours so that it is ready for paint, they may have some high pressures in mind that will ruin your sheet metal. Fo
I just finished painting my cab this summer. I used 6 quarts of PPG primer on the inside and outside (Painting a truck was a skill I never figured I would need. I practiced a lot). I used 1 quart of
Gotta agree on the sandblast thing here. The guys I've seen who do sandblasting on a large scale use equipment that could sandblast the Golden Gate Bridge....I wouldn't let them anywhere near my frag
Kevin, I sent my sons truck out to have it blasted even though I have all of the equipment here. There is no way I could do it in the time they did. I took the entire trucks in pieces and loaded it o
I have been trying to get a formula for "emerald green". It is the molding color for my black '46. Can anyone help? If you can get me the phone number for the paint store that might have the old pain
Have you tried Bill Hirsch, Newark, NJ 1-800-828-2061. I've been told he has formulas for many of the original colors. Haven't tried him myself. Please let me know what you find out! <>< Whitney Hais
My 46 (made November 45) was black but the belt color was an off white. I think it was original.... Good Luck, Jim House 46 Chevy 3104 Hollis, NH I have been trying to get a formula for "emerald gre
I am pretty sure (from photos, catalogue literature, and a list on Whitney's site (www.jps.net/haist/artdeco/index.htm )) that the emerald green is the appropriate color. When I get the formula and