1968 GMC

Well I can say it's complete now. 100% done? No. But it is all put together and running great and I drove it to work today. It still needs Vintage Air and new wheel & tire package but those will have to wait. I'm thrilled to have it all put together and be driving it. Me, my fiancee, and the dog went on a cruise last night and she's hooked now. She understands all the time and money spent and can't wait to go for another ride.

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Sharp ride! You've done well...

"Me, my fiancee, and the dog went on a cruise last night and she's hooked now. She understands all the time and money spent and can't wait to go for another ride."

Can't blame the dog for being "hooked" on such a nice truck, but what did your fiancee think? lol

What an accomplishment... being able to drive your work of art.

Enjoy, we have and will vicariously,

Lance
 
Sharp ride! You've done well...

"Me, my fiancee, and the dog went on a cruise last night and she's hooked now. She understands all the time and money spent and can't wait to go for another ride."

Can't blame the dog for being "hooked" on such a nice truck, but what did your fiancee think? lol

What an accomplishment... being able to drive your work of art.

Enjoy, we have and will vicariously,

Lance

Haha good one. And thanks. It felt like a bit of a job at times, but the time spent with my dad and now the enjoyment I get driving it is priceless.
 
Asking your opinion here: Do you think the Eastwood sander is worth the $250 investment? Did you use it for more than just the hood?

I only used it on the hood, because I couldn't get it blasted. On mine, the topside was down to primer or patina naturally so I was able to use the 120 grit woven drum that came with it to get to bare metal fairly quickly. I think either a DA with 80 grit or some kind of rotary sander would do about the same. The underside was more of a challenge since the paint was all there, but I could only use it on the flat spots. The 120 grit woven drum didn't do much on the paint so I used the stripping disc, but it put deep scratches in it that I had to sand out. If you want to use the tool to do metal finishing or if your stripping needs aren't very drastic, go for it. Obviously, blasting is the ideal prep but other better options might be the DA or a rotary sander.
 
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