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Old 07-28-2008, 09:29 AM   #13
454c20
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Re: 87 1/2 ton build

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how is the paint holding up ??
Not too bad, problem with Rustoleum is that it doesnt use a hardener, therefor its pretty easy to scratch. I'm glad I got the motor done, now I just need to finish the body work. I plan on sanding the Rustoleum off the truck, then spraying a nice coat of epoxy primer, followed by blocking, then 3-4 coats of color. Should turn out good enough for a work/tow rig.

After paint, next on my agenda is rebuilding the TH400 over winter.
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'87 1/2ton 4wd-mild 355, TH400, long tubes, 3" single Magnaflow, manual locking hubs
'88 SS-built 357, 2004r, 9.5" 3200 stall, 4.10 posi 8.5
'94 9C1-174k, built 4L60e, Hughes 2500 stall, 3.73 posi, 93oct tune, 2.5" true duals
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