You could also "clear coat" the whole assembly (naked stainless high areas,
decals & black valleys) with a clear enamel (or lacquer-whatever the black
paint is) & this would help keep the decals from peeling.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: <EEHodges@aol.com>
To: <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Dash revival
> Decals of the CHEVROLET letters are available from most vendors. They are
easy to apply; I wouldn't try hand painting.
>
> For the dash "grill," ash tray, and glove boc, I buffed the high areas,
masked it off and sprayed the valley's. Then applied the new decal.
>
> Emory Hodges
> EEHodges@aol.com
> 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack"
>
>
> In a message dated Wed, 10 May 2000 1:51:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "WR
Teto" <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com> writes:
>
> << This weekend I further dismantled my dash in my 53 3100 by
dis-assembling the grill work, glove box
> door, and ashtray. I sandblasted all the pieces in preparation for new
paint which will be the same
> as the exterior color. I'm interested in doing something with the grill
strip that has the
> CHEVROLET lettering on it. How easy is it to re-paint in the letters by
hand without it looking
> non-professional. Are there any letters/decals that fit onto this strip?
I'm not confident in my
> ability to paint nice straight-edged letters by hand. My other option is
just paint it all one
> color, as the depressed lettering can still be read, but it would be nice
in a contrasting color.
> Anyone done this and made it come out looking real trick?
>
> Wally / Templeton, MA
> 53 3100 rod project
>
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >>
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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