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Projects 1953 Chevy 4 door low budget build.

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by paintspill, Aug 15, 2015.

  1. bet on black
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    bet on black
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    copper/black looks great!
     
  2. paintspill
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    paintspill

  3. Squablow
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    Bodywork doesn't need to be flawless every time. Just do the best you can and when this paint job wears off, you can have another go at it. Looks good so far.
     
  4. Schwanke Engines
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  5. paintspill
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    paintspill

    A little more work over the weekend. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1464612649.987218.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1464612666.791778.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1464612681.896419.jpg
    Painted the back bumper , replaced the brake light lenses and installed the gas door trim. I couldn't wait to get that price mounted. Also cleaned up the glass of the overspray.
     
  6. steinauge
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    steinauge
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    from 1960

    Paintspill that looks great! I notice that in the pic of the whole car if you had moved the OT van and the plastic trash cans that pic could have been right out of the late 50s early 60s -right down to the neighbor kids pedal car:)
     
  7. paintspill
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    paintspill

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1465498459.369782.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1465498474.997390.jpg
    Just scored this beauty today.
     
  8. Thrift-King
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    Nice. What's it off of?

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  9. paintspill
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    paintspill

    Off a 53 for my 53 ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1465520189.024201.jpg
     
  10. Thrift-King
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    Ah. The 150 piece. Haven't seen one of those in awhile.

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  11. Joe Coughlin
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    Man this is a great thread. Just got a 53 myself and look forward to stealing some of your ideas hahaha. Where a outs north of the border are you?
     
  12. paintspill
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    paintspill

    maybe i shouldn't say. you might steal more that just ideas. lol.
    ontario
    . .
     
  13. Joe Coughlin
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    haha. In Alberta myself
     
  14. paintspill
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    paintspill

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1467329311.747429.jpg
    Just a better shot of the ass end. That's all
     
  15. Yonnee
    Joined: Aug 6, 2014
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    from Australia

    Nice work. I really love watching threads like this where guys, not having done body work before, just jump in and have a go.
    The inspiration it provides to other car guys is awesome!!
    Have you thought about how it would look with the bumpers painted in the Copper colour that's on the roof?
     
  16. paintspill
    Joined: May 3, 2015
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    paintspill


    thanks, thats what inspires me too. i haven't thought about the bumpers in copper. but i am toying with the idea of doing the rims in the same copper.
     
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  17. Tyler Brewer
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    Love the work you are doing! Keep it up!
     
  18. RTi04
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    RTi04

    Nice!! We're (maybe) neighbours! I have a '53 as well, and I'm in the Hamilton area. Without blowing your cover, are you nearby?

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  19. paintspill
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    paintspill

    just down the road in toronto
     
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  20. JohnnyDeadwater
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    from Cairo NY

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  21. CURSED GEARS
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    Paintspill, I really am enjoying your build. Need to post some more for your entertainment, as well as mine! Hope to have one myself some day.
     
  22. paintspill
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    paintspill

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1473385980.775753.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1473386009.073343.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1473386037.069399.jpg

    Wasn't feeling the rims and spinners.
     
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  23. Rodrookie
    Joined: May 29, 2013
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    from Ajax, On

    So cool to see a more door family build! I've been away from my project for a while, but reading this thread has given me some new found motivation. I, as well, have zero experience! Bought my '53 Chevy as a family project 3 years ago and learned how to weld, do some body work, wiring, and hope to paint it myself. As you can see, I've gotten rid of a few stock parts off mine, so PM me if you are in need of some parts as I am a short drive from T.O.

    Here's what I have so far.
    20160417_134706.jpg 20160417_134726.jpg
     
  24. paintspill
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    paintspill

    She's awesome. Did you weld in the grill yourself. I'm thinking of doing that.
     
  25. _justakid_
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    The rear end of that four door looks super cool with the exhaust like that? Is it stock caddy too?


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  26. Rodrookie
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    Thanks! Yes it is......'56 Caddy quarters and bumper. Had to take almost 6" out of the bumper to make it fit!
     
  27. paintspill
    Joined: May 3, 2015
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    paintspill

    NOT HOW THE CAR LOOKS. just playing on the computer while she is covered up in the sub zero temperatures. but i really like this rendering. IMG_3542e3.jpg
     
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  28. HyperThraxer
    Joined: Dec 7, 2016
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    from Brisbane

    That is a very cool car, cant wait to see how it turns out. Thanks for the great thread.
     

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