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:chevy: Ok here it Goes everyone, I have finely thought to start a Build thread on my project. This is actually the first time I have ever done any customizing Let alone restore anything before, so I am learning how to do it as I go. Also I am going to show pictures of as much as Possible to catch up to where I am at now.
I Purchased my truck back in 2007 and drove it many years the way it was in this first picture This is how I drove it for a few years. The guy I purchased it off of had put a 1977 Stepper on it, also I had to raise the front suspension with stock springs due to the fact he had a flip kit on the rear and cut the front springs so much the truck was bottomed out. Attachment 687426 This Picture is updated of how I changed beds due to the fact the 1977 Stepper was a rattle trap and as my brother talked me into getting a 1988 stepper and putting on it, because he Liked that style. Well I never was into that style after I did it. You will also notice I shaved the door handles and all the marker lights. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/100_0034.jpg Customized the 1988 Stepper with shaved rear Steps and Roll pan, as well as the Tail gate. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/100_0035.jpg Original front view of my 70 with just some paint on the bent up grill and bumper. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/data/2/100_0036.jpg Here is the rats nest lol, 383 Stroker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/100_0037.jpg Interior shot of my dash, I made these plates out of aluminum thinking they would look cool. but I did not really get into them as much as I thought so those are being changed as well as the console. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/data/2/100_0040.jpg I changed the face of my truck to a 67-68 style with a Roll pan to fit with the style I Had when the 88 stepper was on it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ba74f53088.jpg This all shows how universal of customizing you can do with these trucks IMO. I have went with just doing things at times to see what I may like and dislike. and Now I found my rout to not liking the newer bed look. Ok I think that maybe enough of the in the past pictures, I am now going to start with a Frame off, If anyone is interested in more pictures of something please do ask and I will be glad to work on those for you. I love to take pictures as much as you all love to see them. :metal: |
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Looks like a great project. You have a good imagination and it looks like it will go far with your combination of creativity and skill. By the way things are going, I think it'll be an awesome ride.
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Here is some pictures of my frame off restore and Paint of the frame after alot of hard work of sandblasting, wire wheel, wire brushing, and simple green and a solvent brush did the trick.
This Frame was also off a donor truck I purchased along with the fleet side bed and some other items I wanted to use. I wanted to go with coil spring rear this time around due to I know it always has been a much smoother ride IMO. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../P10104881.jpg http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../P10104931.JPG http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../P10104911.JPG http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../P10104901.JPG New 17" Wheels and Disc Brakes installed on the frame. Sorry guys wish I would have taken more pictures at this time. I will do that as soon as possible. (Camera Died then) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0NewWheels.JPG Cab and Motor on the Frame. also a view of my shaved firewall. Attachment 687450 Battery box routed to the rear under the bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/P1010189.JPG Under hood view of shaved Firewall Attachment 687452 Attachment 687453 Attachment 687454 Front look back together Attachment 687457 |
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Here is a Side view of it put back together with the New Fleet Side bed.
Attachment 687462 LOL here is a picture of somethings that happened while my cab was on the trailer during the winter of last year. It was getting some weather and suddenly I walked by my truck to go work on the frame in the shop and noticed a circle on the quarter panel of the cab. I went and barely tapped on it with my finger and pops out a circle of bondo. The P.O had patched a CB Antenna hole with out any sheet metal. Attachment 687463 |
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well due to this being my first build thread. I think I placed it in the wrong place. Can a Mod please move this to Projects and Builds Thank you.
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Glad to see that build thread coming along!!! The fleetside looks 100% better. I think this project is going to turn some heads when it is done. Keep rockin the ride!:metal:
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Nice looking ride
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I know how you all Love pictures so I went out and took a few more of my last few days progress.
here is a side view of the body work finished for the most part on the passenger side. Attachment 687595 Here is some progress on shaving the drip rails Attachment 687596 now here is the big deal I am working on as of now. Shaving and customizing my Dash. If you look at what I have done it may look familiar a bit. It is infact the skin of my glovebox flipped around backwards to a custom design. I wanted to have something different then everyone else, But with a some what similar to factory style. I infact will be doing the same similar to the driver side where my gauges will sit. Attachment 687597 A mock up of my center console. Attachment 687602 |
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I have found some door mirrors I may use, but I am totally not sure. I like the looks of these.
Attachment 687603 Here is another bit of the project I have been working on. the only thing that has held me up is now my hood bumpers and Sandpaper for the bit of body filler I had to smooth it out with. Attachment 687604 Attachment 687605 |
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Cool idea on the dash! I really, really want to do something to cover the top of my grill and core support like that. I am watchin to see the outcome cause it looks great so far!
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Over 230 views on your new build thread in one day, and it's not even moved to the Builds yet! Not bad bro. You will be harrassed, until you do not slack, by us all. I almost earned the name Slacker67.:lol: Are you planning to run a stock bumper on the front??
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LOL I noticed them hounding you a bit bro. as far as a bumper yes I am going front and rear stock bumpers. I want that clean smooth look. I even have crossed the thought of Air Ride. |
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what exactly are you doing with the console? I want to make one myself and am looking for Ideas. do you have a final image of what it is supposed to look like?
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looking good
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I like the fleetside bed so much better.
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I know we'll have some updates from you this week, or the harrasing will start. :lol:
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Looks great. How much did you lower it
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I like this better with the fleetside bed....looking forward to the completed product
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Also for updates coming up I will be showing off some pictures of my progress on the center console and dash work as well as with the finishing touches on my radiator/core support cover. I Have came to some changes in my mind with my dash. I will be leaving it to look factory but with a little twist. and Yes I know I did some customizing on it LOL. but that is all going to be useful. |
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ok I will have some pictures to post tomorrow, I have been working on my center console for the last 4 days and ran into a few minor problems that got me going longer then I expected on it. I am sure you all will be pleased with my progress either way when I show you what I have accomplished with this. First time Fiberglassing a console so I learned some new things lol
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Nice build really like your glove box idea
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Flowmaster score...nice! Guess we'll see that fiberglass job soon. Everyone is snowed in and needs something to ponder. We'll be getting some snow tomorrow and Friday, around 1-3 inches which is alot for here.
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Yeah flowmasters are ok. I am more a magnaflow type guy lol. But I can not complain for paying $40 for a set of new flowmasters. Yeah I keep changing things on this console lol I finish it and dont like something cause im a picky @ss lol any how I guess the picky part of me will pay off in the long run on this project.
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here are some updated pictures of my console I have been working on. This is my first fiberglass project. This is just my first layer of mesh and resin. Next will be the sides and then some removable panels I have shaped for the front, Then a few more layers of Mesh will be added and then that will be the finishing touches. I will have more Pictures as I go on this Console. I didnt expect me to use so much resin on this as I already have. so the next step is to go get me more (Getting a bulk 5Gallon Bucket this time)
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Nice Build.... I really like the center console. I can't wait to the completed pics.
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We are all being patient to see the outcome on that console cause it looks awesome. Harrassment starts on Thursdays.:lol:
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Hey everyone sorry about the delay on everything, I have not been working on my truck as much as I should be due to a family member passing. I hope to be getting back onto it in the next few days.
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ok here is some updated pictures of my console as of now I have it fully fiberglassed and strong. Next step for it will be to smooth it out and a simple layer of fiberglass bondo to get a great shape. and create some fiberglass front panels to complete the covering of the hump
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That does look good. Are your plans to cover or paint it to match the rest of the truck?
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Thanks Slick,
I am going to cover just the bottom part of it from the outer curve to to the bottom with a Leather Type fabric or something in that thought. but the top will be painted the color of the truck later on. |
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Here are some updated pictures of My Radiator/Support cover. Its still not totally finished but this gives an idea of what it will look like. also the primer is still wet so it is shiny in places.
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Here is some more pictures of my Radiator cover after the Primer has set and dried. I got excited the other day to see how they looked and primed them and had to show pictures even while wet primer lol.
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ok here is some more update pictures of the progress on the center console as it now takes on some good shape.
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here are some of the console sitting in the truck to get a view of what I am working with :metal:
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