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Looks nice and clean! Any oil canning in the hood?

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Thanks Mike! :thumbs:

Thanks Ryan! Actually took it in a week ago and picked it up last Friday it was less than a 48 hr. turn around. And you’re correct about leaving it for a few days and that’s a good thing we needed it, our local weathermen had been forecasting rain for the beginning of this week.

Thanks Mike! Ha, I couldn’t help myself just look at those curves! :hm::hm:

Doesn’t appear to have any warping but to be honest all I’ve really done is blow out as much blasting media as possible and look for any spots that may have blown through. This is the 3rd project I’ve had these guys do and they just keep doing a better job each time.


The weather is supposed to be good today so the plan is to get the cab to a buddy of mine. No visible signs of any flash rust as of yet, we've kept handling the sheet metal to a minimum and gloves only.

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There will always be sand coming from somewhere.. I don't know how but I think it reproduces in there.

I carefully sandblasted the hood and trunklid of my GTO, and as low as I could keep the heat it still had oil canning. The blast media actually changes the profile of the sheetmetal in those long flat parts and makes it have a larger surface area than the other side. I took care of it with a stainless steel shrinking disc. I hope you escape with no troubles.

Where I live it is pretty dry, and I'd think Utah is the same. I have had sandblasted parts left in bare metal for a few years without flash rusting.

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I'll never forget the first time I drove my Corvette with the T-tops off..... That sand was coming out from the interior some where. Stupid stuff. :lol: (The car has no carpet and bare minimum interior)

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Yeah, Mrs. 7dee2 called one of our cars Sandy for that very reason. :lol:

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Busy practicing the fine art of sanding. :lol:

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I want shiny bare sheet metal to. :lol: Nice work!

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And more sanding. It is getting very shiny! :lol:

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Looking good Brett, I don't have time to do any of that and i hate to paint!!! so I am going to get a local shop to do the paint and body after my metal work is done.
Keep the great work!!!

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Eh... Just slap some clear coat on it and be done with it... LOL!

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That looks like a lot of hours on the sander! Looking great!

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webfoot, I should've mentioned earlier that they mainly media blasted the outside of the hood. They lightly hit the front and rear inner bracing but not the center area, they said it's because of issues it can create in the final paint.


Thanks guys! Since I am retired (aka, mr. break time), a cheapo and my buddy is the painter he said he had no problem letting me do some of the grunt work! :lol: What are friends for? ;)
Brought the smaller pieces back to our place for some weekend sanding, good times.

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Looking very nice! I love bare metal pics. :lol:

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Thanks, me too Ryan it's sexsee! :lol:

Flipped the cab upright and finished the last of it, it's time for a sanding break. I know, I know mr. break time! :lol:

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The K30 did get shot with some DP90 epoxy last week, sanding will resume shortly! :lol:

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Looking good Brett!

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Very nice. Dang it. No more bare metal porn. :lol:

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Who cares! Now its DP 90 porn LOL!!

Looks great!

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Thanks Scott, it's cool to see it mostly one color. :clap:

Ha Ryan, I know it’s sad but she’s just got her undies on! :hm::hm:

You’re right Mike, she looks good even when her clothes are on. That sounds like some song lyrics mishmash from somewhere... :rolleyes:


Was over to the paint shop just hanging out (kinda like the old guys at McDonalds) and a buddy asks me what color are you going to paint it? So I told him White! The disappointment in his face just made me laugh. :lol:

Love it when new stuff shows up, green (factory AC) rear glass and a Precision weather-stripping kit.

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:lol: @white too. I have a board member's truck from New Mexico and he's wanting it repainted back white too. I asked again to make sure just white. :lol:

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You know Mrs. 7dee2's favorite ice cream is vanilla, so there you have it. ;) Also white does fit the new? old? work truck thing that's going on... :lol:


Started working on our AC some just prior to sending the cab out for media blast. I’ve been torn between restoration (preferred), aftermarket replacement or something in between. After some research, I’m opting for something in between. My goal is to keep a factory look that hopefully will work much better than the last R12 to 134a conversion we had on an 86
K30.

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Following along your ac rebuild as well. I used Old Air in my suburban and its headed for the trash can this winter. On the top 3 of worst mods with the gear vendor od being 2nd.
I am planning a factory a/c system replacement

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Kool (pun intended! :lol:), hope the info to follow will be helpful.


In my AC research, I ran across forum member F.A.A.benny (Benny), after some correspondence we sent our POA valve to him for a rebuild and 134a calibration.


Here are a few links to some of his work.

Some A/C and heater Parts (Restored) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=680014

134A Big Parallel Flow Condenser Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690653

Ha, Benny & The Jets playing in the background! :rolleyes: https://www.facebook.com/factoryauto...type=2&theater

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What was your issue with the GV?

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From the electronics controls including poor wiring "lazy solenoid " and vibration that I chased for nearly 2 summers I still have a bitter taste in my mouth. Expensive gear vendors only parts.. I thought about it more and having a $3000+ unit behind a $1000 T400 just didn't add up.

I LS swapped the truck and had a well build 4L80E for $2000 and just drive the truck now. If it brakes on a road trip I can get parts are anywhere in north America next day at worst.