Thread: 55/58 Chevy truck build

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I know I'm probably asking a stupid question, but you're putting the same finish on the bottom side too, right Bam?

Originally Posted by v8nutz

That's going to look great!

Thanks man.

Originally Posted by rspears

I know I'm probably asking a stupid question, but you're putting the same finish on the bottom side too, right Bam?

There are no stupid questions except for the ones not asked. There are 5 coats on the bottom and sides and 8 on the top. I applied 5 coats first to every part of the wood. Then I blocked the top and applied 3 more.

Originally Posted by BAM55

There are no stupid questions except for the ones not asked. There are 5 coats on the bottom and sides and 8 on the top. I applied 5 coats first to every part of the wood. Then I blocked the top and applied 3 more.

I'd say you've got it covered Bam, as expected from your attention to details to date! It's amazing how many guys will spend hours making a beautiful piece of furniture, especially for outdoors, and only finish the top saying "Why would I waste finish on the part no one will see!! Then the top warps.....

Originally Posted by Firebird77clone

.....so that the stupid ones would open their mouths and reveal themselves!

I'd say that what you maybe saw as a stupid question from a stupid guy may have saved someone's life later. If the guy truly didn't know, then to him the question was important, and helped him learn. The most dangerous guys are those who don't know and try to BS their way through a problem. Your Drill Sergeant likely understood that....