gene knight Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Weather sucks right now for at least 1 week 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Grimace maybe heading to the paint Shop soon probably next month 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Grimace is ready for the paint Shop, I gutted the cab inside, removed tail lights, grill, headlights, seats, and used tin foil around wiring connection plugs, pedal assemblies 1 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 That's exciting Gene! Keep us posted. Looking forward to seeing Grimace with a fresh coat of color! 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 It's been difficult to get grimace to paint Shop since I just had surgery 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Well nothing new to update yet. But I now have grimace and my vw beetle in the garage. Have pix but still having photo bucket issues 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Went to my storage unit and grabbed a pair of roller tires/rims to swap out before it goes to paint shop 2 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Sounds good Gene, get that thing painted! 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Update: I took grimace to paint shop today, painter says it will be ready by end of the month. Still debating on dehooking the bed. Any opinions painter says he will cut and buff it as well. Body work that needs done is the bed sides and tailgate 2 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 My $.02 on the bed hooks is to leave them on, I think they are unique and fit the old school look of the truck. But it isn't my truck, you should make it the way you like it. I'm excited to see how it comes out, I'm glad it's in the paint shop! 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Will it be a show piece or a used truck? Show piece, shave them. Otherwise leave them. 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Im restoring my truck which had the hooks shaved. I plan on welding them back on. I personally think they are a key aspect of the vintage look. Removing them lessens the uniqueness of our old Dattos. 2 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 little miss doesn't have bedhooks and it's something that makes me sad. but, you won't catch your beltloops and pockets if there's nothing to catch on which is a plus 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hobospyder: that's the reason why I was thinking about removing the bedhooks 2 Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I used to be like, "that's a stupid reason to remove the bed hook," but then I ripped the pocket of a brand new pair of shorts and I was like, "f@#%!!!" Still won't get rid of mine though. Just more careful now. I like the look and usefulness But it your truck Gene. 2 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 If your going to remove the hooks, remove the rail too, but it is a lot of work. By the way, you and Charlie should go on a cruise, just make sure the ship is seaworthy, as you would likely go down with the ship before either of you could get to a lifeboat. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Damn Wayno I thought you liked me!!!!! ROFLMAO 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 dang wayno it sounds like you implying something? 2 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 dang wayno it sounds like you implying something? Yep, your both falling apart like I am. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Here are some pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I have some pictures that I need to update soon 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Holy shit how did I miss those? I like it 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Looking good Gene...Charlie make sure you collect your fee for being Genes pic poster HaHa 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted March 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 PCD: HAHA 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 recent updates 2 Quote Link to comment
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