Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
 

Sorry guys. My color code is 514,light red.

Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
 

Hi everyone,i didnt post anything since a long time so there he go.

So i start by installing the doors windows,i dont have the rubber seal yet but i will order them later.
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Got my doors trim,door and window handle and my arm rest install.Im gonna have to repaint my armrest later.
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I found this mirror in a box,the original one are in very bad shape and the glass is broke so im gonna install this one for now.After a good polishing job that how it look like.I will put it lower than this,it was just a test.
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
 

Wow was a transformation. Keep up the good work

Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
 

Work a lot on my front fender sign,scratching all the old paint,polish them and i decide to paint the inside of the letter white.
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I install front and rear marker and new bulb to,im lucky,all the original parts are still in good shape,if not i can always stole them from my 2 others GM.
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Time to put the cover on it and work on my front grill.Lot of work to do on it.Im wondering how it would look if i paint the plastic white?? I did lot of research and never saw one here.
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Now im working on the front bumper,its in bad shape to but it can be done,nothing impossible.My friend went to daytona see the nascar race and is suppose to stop at years one to pick a bumper for hes duster 72 and a few parts for me.Rear bumper,new floors mat and a paded dash.When i get this,sandblast both bumper and paint them white.Picture to come....

Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
 

Thanks a lot,look amazing compare with what i start.Can't wait for summer time and get it out!!

Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
 

Boy! You have been busy. Great work!

Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
 

Thanks 70Longhorn for moving my thread in this section and for your interest on my project ;)

Re: Chev 71 LWB Light Red Project
 

Great work looking good

Re: Chev 71 LWB Light Red Project
 

Hey everybody!!!Been a long time since i update my build!!! Well i didnt do much,with the kids and yes,i buy a pool for my wife at christmas so the budget is kind of low right now lol.If shes happy,im happy hehehe.Finally i couldnt my guys cant restore my outer grill...so i need a new one,a complete grill and i also need new tire and rear bumper.Can i install 235 75R15 tire on the original 6" wide rims??What you guys put on those rims,i plan a 4.5/6 inch ECE drop on that thing,so just wanna make sure its gonna looks right.

waiting for tire...

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looks clean underneat,new diff oil

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inner fender ready to install

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High pressure the frame,wich paint should i use?

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cant wait to drivethis beauty...

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Re: Chev 71 LWB Light Red Project
 

Still lot of snow here....Theres my other trucks

GMC 67 LWB with a L6 250

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GMC 72 step side LWB with a L6 250

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They are both in bad shape but the 72 runs.Both for sale for 1500$

Re: Chev 71 LWB Light Red Project
 

Did a little research and i will go with 235 75R15 with white letter.Hope to find a set for cheap.I like the BF T/A but $$$.What you guys think on the cooper cobra??