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nuke1 12-16-2008 12:31 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
that looks really good, the color of the flat with a small bit of sheen is great, i always love putting a flattening agent in the clear when i spray it a work, when i can at least, there is just something about,

kizer 12-16-2008 12:43 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Man I had no intentions of ever going red on my 65 and seeing this completely changes my outlook on how nice red can look. Of course I have this thread stickied and I have that flat paint site bookmarked.

Simply amazing.

5150 12-16-2008 06:17 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
UPS brought me the seats last night thanks to 70cstjr going to pick them up in Indiana.

I brought them over as soon as I got them. Last week I had bought some other seat brackets off of a 94 fullsize that had the taller buckets on them. I was hoping they'd fit my lowback ones and they did, like a glove. Jason's going to cut about 4 inches out of them to bring them down closer to the door.

Here's a picture of them. The driver seat does not have the brackets underneath it, but the passenger side does. Also here is a pic of the door panels he made for me. Mandi, my wife, found some red vinyl at Joann's and Jason covered them this past weekend. I'm going to cover the buckets and bench in the same material. They almost match identically.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...1216081522.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...1216081523.jpg

BACKYARD88 12-17-2008 12:06 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Looking good dude!

Spray-Bomb 12-17-2008 12:10 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Im partial to fabric seats myself, but its look'n sick !!!

Grapdawg 12-17-2008 10:11 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Looking really Good. That is funny that you are getting fabric from Joann. I had thought about doing my dash and door panels with fabric as well. I figured it would be a great way to get my daughters involved in the truck. Well lookin good keep up the great work.
~Grapdawg

5150 12-17-2008 10:14 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
yea, my wife was making fun of me when we walked into Joann's. She was asking if I'd ever been inside before. I typically sit outside in the car and make fun of the schmucks who appear to be forced to walk in with their wives. :)

my67chevytruck 12-17-2008 10:35 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
looking good!

CG 12-17-2008 02:14 PM

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Honestly, when you started this thread I was thinking this is not a ride I would like at all. But after checking back in on it I really really like this blazer. Very nice job.

When I joined this board I was pretty set in my truck tastes. And I still love the stockish look, but because of threads like this one and a bunch of other members excellent build threads its really opened my eyes to what can be done with our trucks.

Congrats to all you guys with the vision to pull this stuff off.

texanidiot25 12-17-2008 07:54 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
The truck looks awesome, just read the build.

Grapdawg 12-17-2008 08:33 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Yep I hate bringin the daughters to joanns:metal:, but now it might be cool to look at all the possabilities.

5150 12-19-2008 08:33 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
coming home tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll get some pics of it when I get it off the wrecker. I'm just going to have to juggle the weather all day to get it here.

5150 12-20-2008 01:29 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Well, I just got it home and in the garage.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/DSCF7224.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/DSCF7225.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/DSCF7226.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/DSCF7229.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/DSCF7228.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/DSCF7231.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/DSCF7232.jpg

Hart_Rod 12-20-2008 01:55 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Looks great! Nicely executed........

bw4sale 12-20-2008 01:57 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Looking good, Bryan. Can't wait to see it done. So, did those fenders work out better?

brad2 12-20-2008 02:27 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Awesome!

5150 12-20-2008 02:27 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
No, they wouldn't work either. I should have just used them from the beginning. My next project will definitely be with real oem parts. :)

Grapdawg 12-20-2008 11:42 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Looks Stellar. Wish she was mine!!! :metal:

robmrtnbb5 12-20-2008 11:51 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
lqqkin good you going to have a kqql ride wish i was that far a lomg bob m

tvblazer78 12-21-2008 09:13 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Looks like you cut some off on the front cups for the bags. how much did you end up taking off? And it looks like I need to make a trip to your house...

5150 12-21-2008 09:42 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Travis, took about 7/8 of an inch of off of them and they are 1 5/8 inches tall, just like gringo recommended. Still have about an inch before the tire hits the inner fender. Couldn't cut anymore because the bag would rub and really wouldn't want to because I like the small little rake. Had to hack off the bump stop bracket that sits on the control arm.

About coming over....come on, you know my number. Feel free to stop by anytime.

tvblazer78 12-21-2008 11:02 AM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 5150 (Post 3038819)
Travis, took about 7/8 of an inch of off of them and they are 1 5/8 inches tall, just like gringo recommended. Still have about an inch before the tire hits the inner fender. Couldn't cut anymore because the bag would rub and really wouldn't want to because I like the small little rake. Had to hack off the bump stop bracket that sits on the control arm.

About coming over....come on, you know my number. Feel free to stop by anytime.


Maybe the 3rd week on Jan. well see.. How about the lunch is it now on the 17th?

5150 12-21-2008 01:29 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
I hope, but it's still undecided when we are getting together.

Big J 12-21-2008 02:20 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Glad to see ya got it home safe.

Palf70Step 12-21-2008 04:53 PM

Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
 
Hey Brian, when you did your struts for the hood what did you use to attach them? Is there a special bolt/ball nut needed to attach the struts?

I got my struts the other day, but didn't think about the attachment nuts until I got home.


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