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I printed out the pattern from the TB. I colored in the pattern which made it a lot easier when I was painting. Also I managed to get one of the canvas covers on my tailgate chain. I soaked it in water and it took about an hour to work it on, but it is a huge improvement. The old canvas was...

I haven't started on the frame yet. My plan though is to use a pressure washer and do small sections at a time.

Thanks, that was what I was looking for. I'll try to get them on tonight.

Thanks for all the compliments. Over the past year I've concentrated on everything mechanical on the truck. It's nice to have it looking as good as it runs.

I picked up an exhaust clamp to hold on the elbow. I used the U bolt type because the band type wasn't strong enough.

I did those myself. When Igot the truck the j pipe was rusted through so when I replaced it I added a muffler and a flapper. The elbow on the intake is just 4" exhaust pipe from Napa. We get some bad weather here and so far I haven't had any water make it into the exhaust or intake.

One lesson I learned is you're better off shooting the pattern freehand than using a chalk outline. No matter how hard you try to avoid it you'll get overspray on the chalk and the outline will be visible through the paint.

I had a pretty good base with just a little chipping and surface rust, so I took a wire wheel to the rough spots then used degreaser on the whole thing. It seems to be sticking to the CARC really well.

I think the base coat of OD took about 12 cans, then 6 black, and 3 brown. I ended up getting three cases, one OD and the othhers mix and match. That way I have a stock for repairs and projects. Also, has anyone out there used the Rapco canvas chain covers. I can't get mine around the hook...

It's the CARC substitute Gilespie paint from Rapco parts. I've gotten three cases of spray paint from them and they always show up quickly.

Finally, after filling my days off for the last three weeks and a few cases of rattle cans, mah deuce is painted. It started when I saw a little more surface rust on my winch chain than I was comfortable with. I set out to repaint my front bumper and got carried away. By the end of the day I...