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raphyel · 09-21-2006, 10:34 AM

Well I have about 5 years invested and can finally see some closure *LMAO*. I have also converted the rear to five lug and have a posi that I am still setting up. Notice the BB chevy mounts. I have a 400 BB pontiac to go there. I just posted this because I needed a pat on the back *L*. I will begin reassembling the front end this weekend, and hopfully paint the firewall area soon. How do most people do that part. I know what color I want the exterior to be, But I dont want to paint the firewall and have it sit up until I get the rest of the work done. Is it better to paint it all at once and then install the engine? anyone have a pic of how a 2.5/3 f/r drop looks after being completely done engine interior etc? I want to see if I need to go lower or will it fall into place?

Woogeroo · 09-21-2006, 11:03 AM

Looking good...

-W

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 09-21-2006, 11:20 AM

Raphyel....................Excellent job so far................I think i'd paint the firewall with the rest of the truck..............you have easier access right now.....................Again, excellent job......................Hemmit

Hilandr451 · 09-22-2006, 02:35 PM

Raphyel,
nice work!! I love it when a good plan comes together!

The question of when to paint the firewall is a good one. I'm at that point myself. Maybe some of the pro's on this forum can give us some advice.

I was thinking of painting the interior of the cab & the inside & jambs of the doors first, then doing the cab door jambs, firewall, cowl, and any part of the cab that's covered by body panels.
Then hang & fit all the body panels, hood, fenders, doors, cowl & corners. Shoot a sealer on the whole truck then base coat & clear.
After that sets up, disassemble everything and install the motor, tranny, electrical etc. and re-fit all the body panels permanently.

I still haven't figured out how I'm going to do the back of the cab between the bed and still shoot the whole truck as one assembly. I guess I could do that first with the bed pulled away and put the pieces together again when I go to paint the sides.

Zumo · 09-22-2006, 05:43 PM

Looks good.

62 short step · 09-22-2006, 08:03 PM

Looking good man!

raphyel · 09-23-2006, 10:55 PM

I dont know if assembling then painting then disassembling is god idea. I am not a pro by any means, but there is a lot of room for error as far as scratcthing something when disassembing or reassembling. Maybe someone else can give some advice.

Iron-Butt · 10-06-2006, 03:35 AM

Wow That looks good! Keep at it.

gostranger · 10-06-2006, 06:44 AM

excellent job nict to see you go through it right you will be happy you spent that much time on it when it is done.

i am no expert but i would shoot the entire cab so it is finished then assemble the jammed parts back on then tape off the finised part of the cab that shows then do your final paint when you are assembled.

SIR · 10-06-2006, 12:54 PM

.......great job!! our's is a "66" but you can get some idea of how it will sit..(btw) it may settle down 1/2 inch or more once it's all done....

raphyel · 10-06-2006, 10:23 PM

That is a nice setup. How do you get tires on it? *LOL* do you have to jack up the frame? I finally got mine to 5 lug all around and with the new tires *THEY ACTUALLY HOLD AIR LONGER THAN A WEEK* I have to either lift the bed a bit or jack up the frame to remove them.

SIR · 10-06-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by raphyel

That is a nice setup. How do you get tires on it? *LOL* do you have to jack up the frame? I finally got mine to 5 lug all around and with the new tires *THEY ACTUALLY HOLD AIR LONGER THAN A WEEK* I have to either lift the bed a bit or jack up the frame to remove them.

.good question... what I did have to do was cut 1" out of the lip on the wheel opening of the bed to prevent any wheel rub when turning and that also took care of the removeing the tire problem...the front was droped 2 1/2 with a 1" drop spring the rear is a 4" drop spring....anything else???just ask.....

09-21-2006, 10:34 AM	#1
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	My progress Well I have about 5 years invested and can finally see some closure LMAO. I have also converted the rear to five lug and have a posi that I am still setting up. Notice the BB chevy mounts. I have a 400 BB pontiac to go there. I just posted this because I needed a pat on the back L. I will begin reassembling the front end this weekend, and hopfully paint the firewall area soon. How do most people do that part. I know what color I want the exterior to be, But I dont want to paint the firewall and have it sit up until I get the rest of the work done. Is it better to paint it all at once and then install the engine? anyone have a pic of how a 2.5/3 f/r drop looks after being completely done engine interior etc? I want to see if I need to go lower or will it fall into place? Attached Images Last edited by raphyel; 09-21-2006 at 10:38 AM. Reason: wanted to a couple questions

09-21-2006, 11:03 AM	#2
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: My progress Looking good... -W

09-21-2006, 11:20 AM	#3
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: My progress Raphyel....................Excellent job so far................I think i'd paint the firewall with the rest of the truck..............you have easier access right now.....................Again, excellent job......................Hemmit

09-22-2006, 02:35 PM	#4
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: My progress Raphyel, nice work!! I love it when a good plan comes together! The question of when to paint the firewall is a good one. I'm at that point myself. Maybe some of the pro's on this forum can give us some advice. I was thinking of painting the interior of the cab & the inside & jambs of the doors first, then doing the cab door jambs, firewall, cowl, and any part of the cab that's covered by body panels. Then hang & fit all the body panels, hood, fenders, doors, cowl & corners. Shoot a sealer on the whole truck then base coat & clear. After that sets up, disassemble everything and install the motor, tranny, electrical etc. and re-fit all the body panels permanently. I still haven't figured out how I'm going to do the back of the cab between the bed and still shoot the whole truck as one assembly. I guess I could do that first with the bed pulled away and put the pieces together again when I go to paint the sides. __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com Last edited by Hilandr451; 09-22-2006 at 02:35 PM.

09-22-2006, 05:43 PM	#5
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: My progress Looks good. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

09-22-2006, 08:03 PM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: My progress Looking good man! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

09-23-2006, 10:55 PM	#7
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	Re: My progress I dont know if assembling then painting then disassembling is god idea. I am not a pro by any means, but there is a lot of room for error as far as scratcthing something when disassembing or reassembling. Maybe someone else can give some advice.

10-06-2006, 03:35 AM	#8
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: My progress Wow That looks good! Keep at it. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

10-06-2006, 06:44 AM	#9
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: My progress excellent job nict to see you go through it right you will be happy you spent that much time on it when it is done. i am no expert but i would shoot the entire cab so it is finished then assemble the jammed parts back on then tape off the finised part of the cab that shows then do your final paint when you are assembled.

10-06-2006, 12:54 PM	#10
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: My progress *.......great job!! our's is a "66" but you can get some idea of how it will sit..(btw) it may settle down 1/2 inch or more once it's all done....* __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66 Last edited by SIR; 12-08-2006 at 02:54 PM.

10-06-2006, 10:23 PM	#11
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	Re: My progress That is a nice setup. How do you get tires on it? LOL do you have to jack up the frame? I finally got mine to 5 lug all around and with the new tires THEY ACTUALLY HOLD AIR LONGER THAN A WEEK I have to either lift the bed a bit or jack up the frame to remove them.



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