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I repainted all my old original toolboxes in white and don't regret it one bit. I did uuse a warm white rather than a colder appliance white. Has a touch of yelo and red in in it. All theose detail you put into it will really pop with white. and some color ALA TEXACO. FYI as a high school kid I worked at a TEXACO and 1 of our service bays out of the three had a a service bench like an Alemite, I don't remeber the brand however. That was when I sold gas at 37 cents a gallon. With an oil check and windshield wash, tire check and oh yah the battery too.
 
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Menifee Valley Speed Shop

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Glad Don mentioned you’re building your Alemite bench. So first 20 to post on this thread get a ....[emoji12]

Since you’re taking color ideas, I’m thinking white with the top 3 or so inches green. Stars red and aluminum trim shiny. Another think to consider is the wall it’s going on. Like if it’s going on this wall
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Already nice, going to be sweet with paint.


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Thanks much! Its actually going on opposite walle6253c8e4b4c51a73bfa052a5f939ef7.jpg

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Menifee Valley Speed Shop

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y'sguy said:
I repainted all my old original toolboxes in white and don't regret it one bit. I did uuse a warm white rather than a colder appliance white. Has a touch of yelo and red in in it. All theose detail you put into it will really pop with white. and some color ALA TEXACO. FYI as a high school kid I worked at a TEXACO and 1 of our service bays out of the three had a a service bench like an Alemite, I don't remeber the brand however. That was when I sold gas at 37 cents a gallon. With an oil check and windshield wash, tire check and oh yah the battery too.
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Too cool, great story! 37 cents a gallon, your dating yourself [emoji38]

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I paid for a couple of years of college wearing a Texaco green uniform; really like where you're going with this project. Impeccable workmanship and attention to detail. IMO, keep it true to the original color scheme.
Can't wait for your next update.
 
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I've been following along on this awesome build and just have to tell you how impressive this is. Excellent design, execution and workmanship.
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Menifee Valley Speed Shop

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PugetDude said:
I paid for a couple of years of college wearing a Texaco green uniform; really like where you're going with this project. Impeccable workmanship and attention to detail. IMO, keep it true to the original color scheme.
Can't wait for your next update.
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Thanks much!

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don long said:
Hey that's mine it sits in my texaco station inside my garage.

Oops wrong quote sorry Dan.
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don long said:
Hey that's mine it sits in my texaco station inside my garage lol
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Hey Don, ain't that yours???!! :lol_hitti

zmotorsports said:
I've been following along on this awesome build and just have to tell you how impressive this is. Excellent design, execution and workmanship.
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I couldn't say it better so I didn't even try.

Great job Menifee :beer:
 
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First primer coat, only been 30 years since I sprayed anything lol515a1f3f71f8f816f427ba4a9d5ad0ff.jpgac551a7ae8b4a3c9019c50f82ec3de61.jpg56f2dcd99e81d410dd65e11cc105ef71.jpg

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Is this thing done yet? I just don't understand what's taking so long. It's a few pieces of metal, some filler and paint. Geez...
 
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MileHighRover said:
Is this thing done yet? I just don't understand what's taking so long. It's a few pieces of metal, some filler and paint. Geez...
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Hahaha.... Right? I was cruising along til the dang bodywork! Actually needed to take break and get the epoxy on floors. Hope to be moving again on bench soon

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MVSS - Looks SO good.

DON'T shoot a closeup or half your adoring fans here will find out about those 30 years!
Ha ha, I bet you could shoot a super close up and there's not a damn thing wrong with the primer job. You're hardwired that way - right or it won't suffice. Can't wait to see the color go on.
 
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Dan in Pasadena said:
MVSS - Looks SO good.

DON'T shoot a closeup or half your adoring fans here will find out about those 30 years!
Ha ha, I bet you could shoot a super close up and there's not a damn thing wrong with the primer job. You're hardwired that way - right or it won't suffice. Can't wait to see the color go on.
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Haha your right, I'm my worst critic

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Moved into new spot, fits ok. Still in bodywork mode, Im pretty slow at bodywork0520ce9ccc27f60c25d25c9ddee7821a.jpg5e151ecfbd47b83a954f1468090b76f7.jpg0cdbed35a960e7b9c84cbea65407e796.jpg46cf88d999564aa0a416f0992c5d6fc1.jpg

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It's one thing to design something that awesome but to fabricate it as well? That is truly an amazing display of talent. Well done!

When you build the next one be sure to make a YouTube video.:bounce:
 
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