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78' Silverado · 06-05-2005, 10:11 PM

Did some work on my Brakes this weekend. New rear brakes, new calipers, Drums, everythign pretty much haha. Painted them Red. I think it looks pretty kool. Anyways heres some before and after. Enjoy.

P.S. Tranny goes in this week

Ill get pics of it on the frame asap.

#1 (Before)

#2 (Before)

#3 (After)

#4 (After)

87 Shortwide · 06-05-2005, 11:49 PM

Extremely clean work for sure man. Just curious though, but what made you choose red for the drums and calipers?

78' Silverado · 06-06-2005, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 87 Shortwide

Extremely clean work for sure man. Just curious though, but what made you choose red for the drums and calipers?

Well it was my dads idea, and I though the red on the Calipers would be kinda nice looking...and it was. But when I saw the drums. I personally think there "rice" But hey, if hes happy I am. THOSE will be covered up anyways so...u kno.

And to Lynx, I went and bought a Caliper Paint Kit from Adv. Auto Parts. They Got Silver, Yellow, and Red. Honestly, I was a lil iffy. B/C well, spray paint is alot cheaper. But after using the kit, my surface feels VERY smooth and shiny. And it good cuz, if the caliper is alrdy on...u dont gotta remove it to paint it. Its was like 15 Bucks. Very well spent imo.

87 Shortwide · 06-07-2005, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 78' Silverado

Well it was my dads idea, and I though the red on the Calipers would be kinda nice looking...and it was. But when I saw the drums. I personally think there "rice" But hey, if hes happy I am. THOSE will be covered up anyways so...u kno.

And to Lynx, I went and bought a Caliper Paint Kit from Adv. Auto Parts. They Got Silver, Yellow, and Red. Honestly, I was a lil iffy. B/C well, spray paint is alot cheaper. But after using the kit, my surface feels VERY smooth and shiny. And it good cuz, if the caliper is alrdy on...u dont gotta remove it to paint it. Its was like 15 Bucks. Very well spent imo.

That sounds like a good enough reason to me! It's good to see guys' dads helping out.

Lynx · 06-06-2005, 12:58 AM

What Kind of paint did you use?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-07-2005, 01:58 AM

Very clean looking truck, I think the red looks pretty kool in an odd way though.
-Later

86 GMG · 06-07-2005, 09:06 AM

those brakes look awsome but my question is are those new or did you sand blast them before you painted

78' Silverado · 06-07-2005, 01:20 PM

Yea, My dad and I are pretty close and we wanted a project truck. Its cool we can work on it together...Drink together....Curse together....fart...ok well u get the pictue haha. Anyways, Yea imo....the calipers look kool. But the drums looks really ricey to me haha. And umm yea, They were brand new calipers and drums. The kit comes with a Aserol Can Cleaner. Spray it on wipe her down and then paint away. I put about 2 coats on the caliper/drums. Like i said its pretty smooth. Worth the 15 bucks if u ask me, and we got paint left over if it happens to fade and stuff so. Its pretty kool deal. TRANNY GOES IN THIS WEEK!! YAY!

KShortell · 06-07-2005, 02:10 PM

Cool! It sure is nice when a ride is clean and fresh.

87 Shortwide · 06-07-2005, 04:12 PM

How did you guys pull the cab off the frame? By hand? Lift?

I am thinking about yanking my cab (I only lack 4 bolts and a steering column) so that I can paint the full frame and underside of the cab real fast. We are picking up a car lift this week, and I think I've got a good idea as to how I want to pull the cab, but I wanted more ideas too.

06-06-2005, 12:58 AM	#5
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	What Kind of paint did you use? __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

06-07-2005, 01:58 AM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Very clean looking truck, I think the red looks pretty kool in an odd way though. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

06-07-2005, 09:06 AM	#7
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	those brakes look awsome but my question is are those new or did you sand blast them before you painted __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

06-07-2005, 01:20 PM	#8
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Yea, My dad and I are pretty close and we wanted a project truck. Its cool we can work on it together...Drink together....Curse together....fart...ok well u get the pictue haha. Anyways, Yea imo....the calipers look kool. But the drums looks really ricey to me haha. And umm yea, They were brand new calipers and drums. The kit comes with a Aserol Can Cleaner. Spray it on wipe her down and then paint away. I put about 2 coats on the caliper/drums. Like i said its pretty smooth. Worth the 15 bucks if u ask me, and we got paint left over if it happens to fade and stuff so. Its pretty kool deal. TRANNY GOES IN THIS WEEK!! YAY! __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

06-07-2005, 02:10 PM	#9
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Cool! It sure is nice when a ride is clean and fresh. __________________ Semper Paratus

06-05-2005, 10:11 PM	#1
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	*New Progress on hte truck pics* Enjoy!** Did some work on my Brakes this weekend. New rear brakes, new calipers, Drums, everythign pretty much haha. Painted them Red. I think it looks pretty kool. Anyways heres some before and after. Enjoy. P.S. Tranny goes in this week Ill get pics of it on the frame asap. #1 (Before) #2 (Before) #3 (After) #4 (After) __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

06-05-2005, 11:49 PM	#2
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Extremely clean work for sure man. Just curious though, but what made you choose red for the drums and calipers? __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

06-07-2005, 04:12 PM	#10
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	How did you guys pull the cab off the frame? By hand? Lift? I am thinking about yanking my cab (I only lack 4 bolts and a steering column) so that I can paint the full frame and underside of the cab real fast. We are picking up a car lift this week, and I think I've got a good idea as to how I want to pull the cab, but I wanted more ideas too. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost



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