classy chassis pic's future 5 ton dump

[pa.rich]

Here are some pic's of my M51A2 next phase with current paint on it's classsy chassis
I spent 2 days grinding and sanding,spray prime and spray gloss black. sorry guys no O.D.
auto resize worked well

 

[M715ForLife]

Looks like alot of work!!!!!!!

Why no OD?

 

[pa.rich]

This truck was originally airforce blue. The cab and dump bed will be simular blue. I know the yellow looks a little wild, but it will be more subdued when the dump bed gets built and installed. I like it. My other truck is all original as possible, but this one will be used for excavating, pulling a trailer, etc. It wont be olive drab. I want some shine and believe it or not there will be a small amount of-- ------- shhhhhh---- dont tell anyone, CHROME!!!!!!Dont worry, it wont be like that California truck. Although I do like that truck. The blue color is a shade lighter than the original air force blue, but I like it. Sorry, on this truck I am not going to be a stickler to originality. The M211 will be kept as original looking as I possibly can, so I can get it to shows and parades. It is almost done. The dumper might be finished in a couple of years. Yikes, I hope before I pass away!!

 

[Armada]

Nice work! It's still a duece no matter what color it is. You can always respray it od if you get tired of the color, and you'll already have the hard part done, the prep. What color will you be painting the wheels?

 

[doghead]

and believe it or not there will be a small amount of-- ------- shhhhhh---- dont tell anyone, CHROME!!!!!!

I have such a hard time keeping secrets!

Just kidding with ya, It's your truck. You should enjoy it and make it what you like. I have seen many "alternative" paint jobs that I found to be cool. I do like the standard OD but after a while they do begin to all look alike!

I can certainly appreciate the work involved in your paint work!
And I enjoy the pics of the stages of work too.

 

[FreightTrain]

Chrome?CHROME!?!?!?!DID I HEAR YOU RIGHT!!!!!Hey,Atleast go all the way not just half way like the Kalifornicate deuce was.Get a texas bumper,5" stack,stainless panels in the bed recesses,maybe some diamond tread aluminum steps.You know,Supertrucker stuff.

 

[DMgunn]

Yeah, and why paint the wheels when they sell ALCOAs........actually, I've secretly wondered what a set of 22.5x12.25 polished super singles with big fat radials would look like on one of these trucks.

There.....I said it............. (closet door closes behind me..)....

Oh, and don't forget the dual antennas angled forward. And let that seat ALL the way down.....or is that just a Midwest cattle hauler thing....

 

[M715ForLife]

What did the Cali truck look like?

Link?

 

[FreightTrain]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=2547

 

[eddiec]

the color combo is different, but looks real good. keep us posted.