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BigMike · 10-20-2005, 02:35 AM

***06/03/07 UPDATED PICS ON THE LAST PAGE***

I got this last week for a killer price but it is a lot of work to get the right stuff, like a wiring harness. Here is the first task I took on, unless you count that I installed 2" springs, 2 1/2" spindles and shocks.

Before

During

After

I will post an after once I get the new one in, hopefully this weekend.

Oh yea, Here is what it looked like before it was tore down

Mike

**N2TRUX** · 10-20-2005, 09:00 AM

Wow that is one hacked up dash. Why would someone butcher a dash that bad is beyond me. Despite all that it looks lik the rest of the truck is in very good condition....

BigMike · 10-20-2005, 04:20 PM

It is in excellent condition...Just a few tiny rust problems, not like most of the trucks I've seen. Only a few small pinholes on the drivers side floor. Oh, someone tried replacing the passenger side rocker but, they only replace the part you see with the door closed

I have a new rocker on the way so it will be back to good. The reason I was told it was replaced was because of some damage with a rock or log or something...We'll see.

Mike

EDIT:

This was the strangest place for rust......

Big D · 04-29-2007, 11:32 PM

I have to say I really like that color too, that would look great on a street rod also.

Where did you get that patch panel for the corner of the door? Here in Illinois thats a common rust area. I have couple of doors like that on a project I'm starting right now.

By the way, your dog is really freaking me out ! Reminds me of the movie 'Pet Cemetery' or was it Cujo?

smirch9 · 10-21-2005, 06:39 PM

That dash got hacked bad! Cant wait to see some final pis though!

BigMike · 10-23-2005, 02:27 AM

Just got in my new Painless Wiring Harness + A/C Wiring Harness as well. I think I am going to try and paint the firewall and interior before I install the wiring. The Painless setup looks very impressive...

And

Mike

BigMike · 11-21-2005, 05:37 AM

Well, it was a busy weekend. My buddy came by on Saturday and we busted out the heavy guns. We stripped the bedsides, top and doors to bare metal...what a pain. Today I removed the nasty old carpet, put the wheels on the front and put it back on the wheel dollies so I can move it around a little better. I am hoping to have ALL the paint off in a couple 2-3 weeks. The reason I am removing the paint is because of the terrible Laquer paintjob that was pealing off.

The metal is suprisingly bondo free, just a couple spots on the bed that are a bit bigger. I will try and hammer it out a little more to use less mud. Here are the pics

I still need to find a good passenger side fender

If nothing else, the Pomona Swap meet is December 4th so I should be able to pick one up there.

Mikw

BigMike · 01-12-2006, 04:29 AM

Well, might as well update this for those who have not seen it

Filled all of the factory spot welds in the firewall

Smoothed out the top of the core support

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Mike

BigMike · 01-12-2006, 04:33 AM

Stripped the cab inside and out

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

Primered the cab inside and out

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

Mike

shaneschevys · 01-12-2006, 03:13 PM

looks like some good progress being made. Keep us informed.

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 01-12-2006, 06:08 PM

Looks good man keep it up.

BigSky71 · 01-13-2006, 06:58 PM

I think I have the same garage as you, just enough space to walk around a swb truck!

Nice work, keep the pictures coming!

BigMike · 01-16-2006, 01:01 AM

Finished Up Roughing In The Drivers Fender And Bedside, Filled In The Factory Spot Welds In The Drivers Door Jam, Stripped And Primered The Drivers Hinges. We Put On A Couple Of Heavy Coats Of High Build Primer - Good Day. Now I Will Be Spending Several Hours Block Sanding And Block Sanding Until It Is Perfect.

I still need to find a d^mn passenger side fender. I will remove the pass door so I can work on the inside of it, cleaning up factory blemishes as well as a couple small dents. I also have the hood and inner fenders to contend with. The hood should not be too bad, but I need to strip the (inside/outside) inner fenders.

Mike

67pro-street · 01-20-2006, 10:25 PM

hey lookin good man. you are doing a great job so far. i have one question. what did you use to strip the old paint off. it looked immaculate!

thanks

67pro-street

BigMike · 01-21-2006, 03:21 AM

Most of the big stuff was done with a grinder/polisher with a 9" pad and 80 grit disks or a DA with a 6" pad and 80 grit disks. The smaller stuff was done with a die grinder with 2" & 3" proloc disks (80 grit,coarse & medium scotch pads). I also used my dremel to get into the real tight spots.

If you have never used a grinder/polisher with a 9" pad and 80 grit disks, I would not make your first try to be on your truck. I had done this years ago and learned early on to be careful of the edges and corners. The 80 grit can make a mess of your body very quickly if you are not careful. It would be better to use the DA and 80 grit as it is more forgiving.

Mike

Pete6960 · 02-04-2006, 02:03 AM

Lookin Good Mike!!!

BigMike · 02-05-2006, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete6960

Lookin Good Mike!!!

Thanks, I have a ways to go to reach the level that your truck is in.

I am going to be picking up a Sata NR2000 HVLP here real soon. The firewall and cab insides are finally ready to shoot. I cannot believe how anal I have become over the years, I keep filling all of the factory welds that may be visible after paint....what a pain. I started with the spot welds in the firewall and have progressed to the inside of the door jams and driprail. I keep saying that this is too overboard for a daily driver, but I cannot stop (maybe I need therapy

).

Here are a couple more shots of recent work. I welded in the round "cup" that the factory jack hold down spring was located, then mudded it up. I was doing the factory welds where the cab comes into the door jams and I noticed this indented circle. So I made it look like the drivers side, nice and clean. Oh yea, check out where the spot welds USED to be in the door jams (IMO how it should have looked from the factory).

BEFORE

AFTER

Mike

Pete6960 · 02-06-2006, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

Thanks, I have a ways to go to reach the level that your truck is in.

I am going to be picking up a Sata NR2000 HVLP here real soon. The firewall and cab insides are finally ready to shoot. I cannot believe how anal I have become over the years, I keep filling all of the factory welds that may be visible after paint....what a pain. I started with the spot welds in the firewall and have progressed to the inside of the door jams and driprail. I keep saying that this is too overboard for a daily driver, but I cannot stop (maybe I need therapy

).

Here are a couple more shots of recent work. I welded in the round "cup" that the factory jack hold down spring was located, then mudded it up. I was doing the factory welds where the cab comes into the door jams and I noticed this indented circle. So I made it look like the drivers side, nice and clean. Oh yea, chek out where the spot welds USED to be in the door jams (IMO how it should have looked from the factory).

BEFORE

AFTER

Mike

LOOKS GOOD MIKE!!! HEY WHEN YOUR'RE READY FOR PAINT I'LL HOOK YOU UP WITH CRAIG AND DION OVER AT "AIR SYDICATE/KAL KONCEPTS" FOR YOUR NEW PAINT JOB

THATS A DAILY HUH!!! BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, IT WILL BE A SHOW TRUCK

KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS BRO

BigMike · 02-06-2006, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete6960

HEY WHEN YOUR'RE READY FOR PAINT I'LL HOOK YOU UP WITH CRAIG AND DION OVER AT "AIR SYDICATE/KAL KONCEPTS" FOR YOUR NEW PAINT JOB

I would LOVE to have the guys over at "AIR SYDICATE/KAL KONCEPTS" paint my truck. Unfotunately I am currently on temporary disability and have no $$$ (jacked up my low back). I'd love to one day meet Craig, I have his Skullmaster video and some of his templates for cutom airbrushing (I paint RC Car bodies for a hobby, and to remain sane...check out the link below). I hope to one day take one of his airbrushing courses, he is absolutely incredible with an airbrush

.

I just bought a Sata NR2000 gun on ebay last night, I hope to get the firewall and cab inside painted in the next few weeks (House of Kolor Tangelo) so I can start running my wiring.

Mike

Pete6960 · 02-07-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

I would LOVE to have the guys over at "AIR SYDICATE/KAL KONCEPTS" paint my truck. Unfotunately I am currently on temporary disability and have no $$$ (jacked up my low back). I'd love to one day meet Craig, I have his Skullmaster video and some of his templates for cutom airbrushing (I paint RC Car bodies for a hobby, and to remain sane...check out the link below). I hope to one day take one of his airbrushing courses, he is absolutely incredible with an airbrush

.

I just bought a Sata NR2000 gun on ebay last night, I hope to get the firewall and cab inside painted in the next few weeks (House of Kolor Tangelo) so I can start running my wiring.

Mike

YOU SHOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH CRAIG AND FIND OUT WHEN HE'S GONNA HAVE HIS NEXT CLASS, THIS GUY HELLA COOL AND DOWN TO EARTH. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU KNOW THIS, BUT HE HAS HIS OWN FORUM ON http://www.streetsourcemag.com/ CALLED "ASK FRASER" http://www.streetsourcemag.com/forum...px?forum_id=80 YOU CAN ASK HIM ANYTHING AND HE WILL REPLY TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS RELATING TO PAINT OR WHAT EVER YOU ASK HIM, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK IT OUT, ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU'RE ABOUT TO PAINT YOUR TRUCK, MAYBE YOU HAVE SOME QUESTIONS OR SOMETHIN, JUST THOUGHT I'DE LET YOU KNOW. OH!!! YOU RC CARS ARE REAL NICE, GOOD WORK

AND I'M ALSO SORRY TO HEAR BOUT YOUR DISABILITY......

PETE

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2006, 08:42 AM

Nice progress. I love the color! I think you should have left it two tone though...

BigMike · 05-03-2006, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nice progress. I love the color! I think you should have left it two tone though...

Honestly, I fought with the idea for a long time. When I checked on the cost of replacing it as well as the amount of trucks out there already with the chrome, I decided to shave it off. Plus, I don't think that ghost flames would look right on a two-tone truck. I am very happy with my decision and I can always put the chrome back on if I so desire. I had shaved off many a vehicles chrome in the old days, I have also re-drilled and installed chrome on ones I wanted to restore so it is no big deal.

I guess I should have put in some teaser pics to get people to check out the rest. Here is the top of the core support after "Shaving" the ridges on either side of the top.

Peace,

Mike

*72CSTC5* · 05-07-2006, 04:37 PM

Looking real good. Do you have any other pics further back?

BigMike · 06-15-2006, 03:04 AM

Well, it is time for some updated pictures. I finished up the inside cab area today and snapped off a few pictures. I had originally shot it all at once which was a huge mistake. Inadequete lighting, ventilation and space made for a bad job! I could not see half the time with the paint burning my eyes, I even had on paint goggles. So I waited a week and wet sanded the whole interior down again. I then masked off panels to do seperately, more controlable. I used the factory assemble lines as my masking ponts to prevent tape lines, I have to tell you, it turned out far better than I could have imagined. I will never do anything that big in my garage again, I don't mind the little tasks, but I will shoot the larger stuff in a paint booth (if I can find one now).

Anyways, here are the pics - I hope you like them.

Mike

A Little Dust From Sitting - The Dash Was The First Piece I Shot

I Just Cannot Get Over The Pearl In This Paint, It Still Blows My Mind Every Time I See It

Another Pearl Close-Up

I Loved How Well The Clear Flowed, PPG DCU2010 = Good Stuff

Not Sure If you Noticed, There Are Not Any Visible Spot Welds

mike nutt · 06-15-2006, 05:47 AM

trucks really looking awesome. love that color,what is it.

10-20-2005, 02:35 AM	#1
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Project Tangelo *06/03/07 UPDATED PICS ON THE LAST PAGE* I got this last week for a killer price but it is a lot of work to get the right stuff, like a wiring harness. Here is the first task I took on, unless you count that I installed 2" springs, 2 1/2" spindles and shocks. Before During After I will post an after once I get the new one in, hopefully this weekend. Oh yea, Here is what it looked like before it was tore down Mike Last edited by BigMike; 06-03-2007 at 08:39 PM. Reason: It is no longer NEWLY AQUIRED and is more accurate

10-20-2005, 09:00 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Wow that is one hacked up dash. Why would someone butcher a dash that bad is beyond me. Despite all that it looks lik the rest of the truck is in very good condition.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-20-2005, 04:20 PM	#3
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air It is in excellent condition...Just a few tiny rust problems, not like most of the trucks I've seen. Only a few small pinholes on the drivers side floor. Oh, someone tried replacing the passenger side rocker but, they only replace the part you see with the door closed I have a new rocker on the way so it will be back to good. The reason I was told it was replaced was because of some damage with a rock or log or something...We'll see. Mike EDIT: This was the strangest place for rust...... Last edited by BigMike; 01-12-2006 at 04:40 AM.

04-29-2007, 11:32 PM	#4
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air I have to say I really like that color too, that would look great on a street rod also. Where did you get that patch panel for the corner of the door? Here in Illinois thats a common rust area. I have couple of doors like that on a project I'm starting right now. By the way, your dog is really freaking me out ! Reminds me of the movie 'Pet Cemetery' or was it Cujo? __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

10-21-2005, 06:39 PM	#5
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air That dash got hacked bad! Cant wait to see some final pis though! __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

10-23-2005, 02:27 AM	#6
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Just got in my new Painless Wiring Harness + A/C Wiring Harness as well. I think I am going to try and paint the firewall and interior before I install the wiring. The Painless setup looks very impressive... And Mike Last edited by BigMike; 10-27-2005 at 01:39 AM.

11-21-2005, 05:37 AM	#7
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Busy Weekend Well, it was a busy weekend. My buddy came by on Saturday and we busted out the heavy guns. We stripped the bedsides, top and doors to bare metal...what a pain. Today I removed the nasty old carpet, put the wheels on the front and put it back on the wheel dollies so I can move it around a little better. I am hoping to have ALL the paint off in a couple 2-3 weeks. The reason I am removing the paint is because of the terrible Laquer paintjob that was pealing off. The metal is suprisingly bondo free, just a couple spots on the bed that are a bit bigger. I will try and hammer it out a little more to use less mud. Here are the pics I still need to find a good passenger side fender If nothing else, the Pomona Swap meet is December 4th so I should be able to pick one up there. Mikw __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

01-12-2006, 04:29 AM	#8
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Well, might as well update this for those who have not seen it Filled all of the factory spot welds in the firewall Smoothed out the top of the core support BEFORE: AFTER: Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

01-12-2006, 04:33 AM	#9
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Stripped the cab inside and out INSIDE OUTSIDE Primered the cab inside and out INSIDE OUTSIDE Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

01-12-2006, 03:13 PM	#10
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air looks like some good progress being made. Keep us informed. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

01-12-2006, 06:08 PM	#11
NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Looks good man keep it up.

01-13-2006, 06:58 PM	#12
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air I think I have the same garage as you, just enough space to walk around a swb truck! Nice work, keep the pictures coming! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

01-16-2006, 01:01 AM	#13
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Finished Up Roughing In The Drivers Fender And Bedside, Filled In The Factory Spot Welds In The Drivers Door Jam, Stripped And Primered The Drivers Hinges. We Put On A Couple Of Heavy Coats Of High Build Primer - Good Day. Now I Will Be Spending Several Hours Block Sanding And Block Sanding Until It Is Perfect. I still need to find a d^mn passenger side fender. I will remove the pass door so I can work on the inside of it, cleaning up factory blemishes as well as a couple small dents. I also have the hood and inner fenders to contend with. The hood should not be too bad, but I need to strip the (inside/outside) inner fenders. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

01-20-2006, 10:25 PM	#14
67pro-street Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 218	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air hey lookin good man. you are doing a great job so far. i have one question. what did you use to strip the old paint off. it looked immaculate! thanks 67pro-street

01-21-2006, 03:21 AM	#15
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Most of the big stuff was done with a grinder/polisher with a 9" pad and 80 grit disks or a DA with a 6" pad and 80 grit disks. The smaller stuff was done with a die grinder with 2" & 3" proloc disks (80 grit,coarse & medium scotch pads). I also used my dremel to get into the real tight spots. If you have never used a grinder/polisher with a 9" pad and 80 grit disks, I would not make your first try to be on your truck. I had done this years ago and learned early on to be careful of the edges and corners. The 80 grit can make a mess of your body very quickly if you are not careful. It would be better to use the DA and 80 grit as it is more forgiving. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies



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02-04-2006, 02:03 AM	#16
Pete6960 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wasco, Ca Posts: 180	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Lookin Good Mike!!!

05-03-2006, 08:42 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Nice progress. I love the color! I think you should have left it two tone though... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-07-2006, 04:37 PM	#23
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Looking real good. Do you have any other pics further back?

06-15-2006, 03:04 AM	#24
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Well, it is time for some updated pictures. I finished up the inside cab area today and snapped off a few pictures. I had originally shot it all at once which was a huge mistake. Inadequete lighting, ventilation and space made for a bad job! I could not see half the time with the paint burning my eyes, I even had on paint goggles. So I waited a week and wet sanded the whole interior down again. I then masked off panels to do seperately, more controlable. I used the factory assemble lines as my masking ponts to prevent tape lines, I have to tell you, it turned out far better than I could have imagined. I will never do anything that big in my garage again, I don't mind the little tasks, but I will shoot the larger stuff in a paint booth (if I can find one now). Anyways, here are the pics - I hope you like them. Mike A Little Dust From Sitting - The Dash Was The First Piece I Shot I Just Cannot Get Over The Pearl In This Paint, It Still Blows My Mind Every Time I See It Another Pearl Close-Up I Loved How Well The Clear Flowed, PPG DCU2010 = Good Stuff Not Sure If you Noticed, There Are Not Any Visible Spot Welds __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 07-04-2006 at 03:48 PM.

06-15-2006, 05:47 AM	#25
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air trucks really looking awesome. love that color,what is it.

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