1950 Chevy Shop Truck (Beater) (WIP)

[CTspeedshop]

Thought I would show some pics of a new project since I haven't posted anything in a while.

I want to build a shop truck that has cool character but something you wouldn't be scared to actually use as a a truck.

I like the stance of this truck but waaaay to nice:



I want something more like one of these two:





I have all the early bodywork done. (sanding, filling and primed) I masked off the hood and one of the rear fenders so those would remain in primer.



I sprayed a dark brown for the base of my salting and chipping. I will add other tones of brown and rust as well. I also added some rust holes with a lighter and tweezers. I'm not going for extreme rust so just a bit here and there.



Thanks for checking it out. I know this is the boring stage but more airbrush and weathering updates ahead.

 

[adampolo13]

I love the look of the older cars where the paint has been worn away then a clear coat put over it to save the patina. This thing is going to be sweet!!!

 

[Junkie]

Cool project. Lots of promise here. Nice use of silly putty for masking. Looks like it worked very well.

 

[CTspeedshop]

I love the look of the older cars where the paint has been worn away then a clear coat put over it to save the patina. This thing is going to be sweet!!!

Thanks Adam. I like that look a lot myself. Tons of character.

 

[CTspeedshop]

Cool project. Lots of promise here. Nice use of silly putty for masking. Looks like it worked very well.

Thanks Scott. Yea, I love using silly putty for masking. I'll obviously clean up anything it missed as the build progresses but it worked nicely.

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Wow this is going to be sweet.

 

[lotno249]

Looking forward to see how this comes out. Keep us all informed.
DJ

 

[CTspeedshop]

Thanks Guys!!!

 

[CTspeedshop]

Layed down some sky blue enamel with the old skool Paasche single action.



Here she is all painted and salted up.



Broke out my new Badger Krome and had a little fun.



Every beater needs some bondo on the hood. : )







I'm still playing with the weathering but thought I would post an update.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

 

[hooterville75]

Awesome man. Looken good. Keep the pics coming.

 

[Leighbo]

Loving the beatet look man, this is gonna be cool

 

[Daf57]

Looks like a fun project! Got to try one of these myself soon. But how did you get from the sky blue the next pic?? I don't even see any blue? Got any pics of the steps between? I love the look, just not sure how you got there.

Thanks
Daf

 

[CTspeedshop]

Thanks for the comment Daf. I don't have any pics of the process but I'll try to explain the process. After removing the salt to create the chipping I applied a filter to tone down the blue. Then I just airbrushed more rust spots with weathering acrylics. When I get a chance I can add pictures of the products if you like. FYI: I have already made more changes. The hood and rear fender are no longer primer grey. Update coming soon. ;D

 

[Daf57]

Oh - I see ( I think ) - the filter took the blue to the off-white we see now. Okay, cool. I don't think I would have thought to go that route to get there, but I can tell it ends up being a unique color/tone. I learned something! I would be interested in the nature of the filter used.

Great job - thanks for the explanation and keep the updates coming! ;D

 

[CTspeedshop]

A loooooong way to go guys but thought I would add some pics. I didn't really like the look of the grey primer on the hood and rear fender so I made a change. I like the look of the rat rods with sanded rust so that's what I did. I'm gonna use these cragar mags and wide whites. I just placed them under it to give you guys an idea of the look I'm going for. I have to clean up some body lines and do some more weathering but here are the pics:

 

[adampolo13]

man, that thing is wicked. I agree, the sanded rust looks way way better.

Nice job!!!

 

[CTspeedshop]

Many thanks Adam!!!

 

[Junkie]

That's looking cool man. Nice.

 

[CTspeedshop]

That's looking cool man. Nice.

Thanks Scott!!

 

[noname]

I always liked the combo of rusty body and nice clean wheels. They really set each other off. Your doing a great job CT.