2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Painting my truck, with pics

[MMeier]

No wonder you painted it!

And you have room to talk ??!!

 

[Cummins724]

No wonder you painted it!

I painted it because it got hit by a hailstorm & needed new doors/fenders anyways. The insurance gave me $7000 in damage. The insurance company told the body shop to fix the damage rather than replace the panels. I wasn't having 3 gallons of mud in my truck & after talking to the bodyshop, I decided to do it myself. I replaced every panel on the truck except the cab itself & still had enough $$$$ left over to buy a Redline box, injectors & a horse for the wife. :-laf Those body shops sure do make some money. I do have minor imperfections in my paint job, but I am happy just knowing that it has new metal & it was done right.

 

[fest3er]

I painted it because it got hit by a hailstorm & needed new doors/fenders anyways. ...

Oh. Sorry. I thought maybe your wife didn't like the color scheme. :-laf

Mark, you forget: he had an insurance settlement to pay for it. The dollar I have in my pocket might buy me a cup o' tea. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

 

[CurtLee]

i like the new paint better. when you out the bumper on give us more pics!!



Almost there. At least you can drive it now.

 

[Cummins724]

i like the new paint better. when you out the bumper on give us more pics!!



Almost there. At least you can drive it now.

The bumper went on yesterday, then it started raining before I could get pics. I took the truck on its first cruise yesterday, it was a blast. Today I was busy painting the undercarriage, scraping/cleaning the windows. I'll get pics up soon.

 

[Cummins724]

A few more pics for you guys requesting them... still raining.



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[MVieira]

Cummins724, Great thread, I've enjoyed following it. Thanks for posting all the pictures and taking the time. This was fun to watch. The truck & colors look EXCELLENT !!!!! Heck, the tires & rims came out looking good after some elbow grease, great job.
Regards, Mike.

 

[Cummins724]

Cummins724, Great thread, I've enjoyed following it. Thanks for posting all the pictures and taking the time. This was fun to watch. The truck & colors look EXCELLENT !!!!! Heck, the tires & rims came out looking good after some elbow grease, great job.

Regards, Mike.

Thanks Mike. I never thought I'd have so many people interested in following this thread. I appreciate the support & help along the way.

 

[CurtLee]

Rain or shine it looks good! Thanks for the pictures i really enjoyed following this thread.



Its almost like owning a new truck i bet.

 

[Cummins724]

Rain or shine it looks good! Thanks for the pictures i really enjoyed following this thread.



Its almost like owning a new truck i bet.

Thanks. It is better than owning a new truck when I know the blood, sweat & tears that went into it. Not to mention the busted knuckles & blisters. :-laf

 

[Mhannink]

looks incredible. thanks too for your respose to cost. im thinking for myself it might be easier and look better if i let someone else do it. looking at this thread there is a lot more work then i have time for and still make it look like a true pro. thanks for the info and great looking truck.

 

[Cummins724]

looks incredible. thanks too for your respose to cost. im thinking for myself it might be easier and look better if i let someone else do it. looking at this thread there is a lot more work then i have time for and still make it look like a true pro. thanks for the info and great looking truck.

It sure is alot of work, especially when you do it like I did. I could have just mounted the doors, fenders, bed & painted it. I decided that I wanted to take my time & do it right. Alot of extra time went into stripping the rockers to bare metal, coating the inner doors/fenders with bedliner etc. I could have just sanded & shot it in a week or two, but in the end I wouldn't be happy with the results. :-laf

 

[Bob Cochran]

Will have not said much just followed along. I just want to say it is members like yourself that make TDR. You did a fantastic job and you should be deservedly proud of you work. Very will done not only the post but pictures and commentary as well. Thanks.

It sure is alot of work, especially when you do it like I did. I could have just mounted the doors, fenders, bed & painted it. I decided that I wanted to take my time & do it right. Alot of extra time went into stripping the rockers to bare metal, coating the inner doors/fenders with bedliner etc. I could have just sanded & shot it in a week or two, but in the end I wouldn't be happy with the results. :-laf

 

[Cummins724]

Will have not said much just followed along. I just want to say it is members like yourself that make TDR. You did a fantastic job and you should be deservedly proud of you work. Very will done not only the post but pictures and commentary as well. Thanks.

Thank you sir. I sent a email to R. Patton. I'm hoping that TDR will consider my truck for the magazine [even a small pic, not a cover]. Crossing my fingers, but that would be very cool to see that.

 

[Bob Cochran]

Hey if Robin opens it up for a vote you got mine. I bet a whole lot of others too.

Thank you sir. I sent a email to R. Patton. I'm hoping that TDR will consider my truck for the magazine [even a small pic, not a cover]. Crossing my fingers, but that would be very cool to see that.

 

[Cummins724]

Hey if Robin opens it up for a vote you got mine. I bet a whole lot of others too.

Thanks man. I would love to get into the magazine, but I surely don't expect anything... . just hope.

 

[Cummins724]

I entered my truck in Readers rides [Diesel Power mag. ] Wanna rate it?



cummins724’s 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 - Pictures, Ratings, Specs, & Modifications – Diesel Power

 

[fest3er]

Firefox comes up "No Photo". Perhaps you were distracted?

 

[Cummins724]

Firefox comes up "No Photo". Perhaps you were distracted?

Nope, I loaded 6 photos. I guess they have to screen them first?

 

[BPINE]

Very nice work, I will vote for it as well. I enjoyed the whole thread start to finish.