In the paint booth - Page 3

Doc Weaver · 10-25-2011, 12:49 PM

well in my opinion, most conversions are better looking than many of the mainstream RVs. I don't care. there are plenty of RV parks that need money and don't care what you drive.

I used to own and drive entertainer coaches, and now drive trucks. Mainstream Class A RVs may camp well, but they drive horrible. I had to borrow one to go to the katrina disaster area. Holy Cow! I white knuckled that thing for 1000 miles.

andyg · 10-26-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc Weaver

I used to own and drive entertainer coaches, and now drive trucks. Mainstream Class A RVs may camp well, but they drive horrible. I had to borrow one to go to the katrina disaster area. Holy Cow! I white knuckled that thing for 1000 miles.

Nice looking paint job Doc. That thing sure is shiny! Your comment about the store bought RVs (aka Sticks-N-Staples) driving poorly is interesting. I've never driven a big camper but I have driven Dad's coach conversions (MCI 8 and Provost) asa well as my FLD120 toter and they all drive great. No nervous moments since the suspension is all heavy duty.

Doc Weaver · 10-26-2011, 10:22 AM

thanks Andy.

Look behind you next time you pass a generic RV with that truck. they will be doing everything they can to keep it on the road from the wind you made.

racer54 · 10-26-2011, 11:13 AM

Hi Doc,
Truck looks great. What brand and type of paint did you use? Would you use the same paint again? I'm only asking because I hope to paint my FL70 within the next two months.

Doc Weaver · 10-26-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by racer54

Hi Doc,
Truck looks great. What brand and type of paint did you use? Would you use the same paint again? I'm only asking because I hope to paint my FL70 within the next two months.

I got a whole dissertation on truck paint vs auto paint. Best I can come up with is how many time you have to coat it. ie: three coats of auto paint or two heavy coats of truck paint. Anyhow, it was BASF Limco single stage urethane (auto paint) and yes I would use it again. It took 4 gallons to paint my fl60 and 24' box, but the steps, bumper and back door are black and gray. I would look at 5 gallons if you want to do the whole thing one color. I was told that "truck paint" could do it in three. Of course, I was told a lot of things

Dodger · 11-14-2011, 11:45 AM

Doc, that "thang" looks amazing! Makes me want to run out and paint mine today even though it is not even close to being ready for that. I still have not even decided on a color yet! Can't wait to see that salsa red monster going down the road.

Doc Weaver · 11-15-2011, 07:41 AM

Thanks Dodger. I must say it feels good to finally get it to look good

RaceItAgain · 11-17-2011, 06:18 PM

Doc your truck looks great.
When are you going to build your air deflector for windshield noise?

Doc Weaver · 11-17-2011, 09:41 PM

I still have a new grille and bug deflector to install.

10-25-2011, 12:49 PM	#21
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	well in my opinion, most conversions are better looking than many of the mainstream RVs. I don't care. there are plenty of RV parks that need money and don't care what you drive. I used to own and drive entertainer coaches, and now drive trucks. Mainstream Class A RVs may camp well, but they drive horrible. I had to borrow one to go to the katrina disaster area. Holy Cow! I white knuckled that thing for 1000 miles. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

10-26-2011, 10:22 AM	#23
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	thanks Andy. Look behind you next time you pass a generic RV with that truck. they will be doing everything they can to keep it on the road from the wind you made. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

10-26-2011, 11:13 AM	#24
racer54 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Hi Doc, Truck looks great. What brand and type of paint did you use? Would you use the same paint again? I'm only asking because I hope to paint my FL70 within the next two months. __________________

11-14-2011, 11:45 AM	#26
Dodger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 80	Doc, that "thang" looks amazing! Makes me want to run out and paint mine today even though it is not even close to being ready for that. I still have not even decided on a color yet! Can't wait to see that salsa red monster going down the road. __________________ 1994 International 4700 powered by a DT360 (soon to be the new home for my ambualnce box), 1991 E350 7.3l IDI Diesel Road Rescue Ambulance towing my 24ft Trail-lite camper

11-15-2011, 07:41 AM	#27
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	Thanks Dodger. I must say it feels good to finally get it to look good __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

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11-17-2011, 06:18 PM	#28
RaceItAgain Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 24	Doc your truck looks great. When are you going to build your air deflector for windshield noise? __________________

11-17-2011, 09:41 PM	#29
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	I still have a new grille and bug deflector to install. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

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