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rolyats · 03-14-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Lol I got lucky and was able to turn it over to insurance for vandalism.
I am kind of looking for a street bike now. as a daily driver.

great time to buy............... bike weather on the way. Hope you get something soon.

SevenSeries · 03-14-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

great time to buy............... bike weather on the way. Hope you get something soon.

Yeah then I will take my truck down to the frame and do a lot more work on it

"Ninja 1000 for 2,500$" not bad.

rolyats · 03-14-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Yeah then I will take my truck down to the frame and do a lot more work on it

"Ninja 1000 for 2,500$" not bad.

Nice, I know I do not have to tell you, but cash in hand is an amazing bargaining tool. I assume it is the Green Machine you are working on, look forward to seeing the strip down of it.

SevenSeries · 03-14-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

Nice, I know I do not have to tell you, but cash in hand is an amazing bargaining tool. I assume it is the Green Machine you are working on, look forward to seeing the strip down of it.

Lol yeah, the Green Machine, and it will be this month! I have no doubt about that.

Also are we hijacking someones thread? if so, I am sorry.

"Edit" ohh wait this is your thread.....

rolyats · 03-14-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Lol yeah, the Green Machine, and it will be this month! I have no doubt about that.

Also are we hijacking someones thread? if so, I am sorry.

"Edit" ohh wait this is your thread.....

LOL............. I feel ya, so many threads, so many replies! I am following your Green Thread, so post lotsa pics when you get going!

SevenSeries · 03-14-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

LOL............. I feel ya, so many threads, so many replies! I am following your Green Thread, so post lotsa pics when you get going!

Ok will do! so my parents got a divorce and my father moved out.
The 57 Chevy is no longer in the garage and the Green Machine has moved in to the garage.

rolyats · 03-14-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Ok will do! so my parents got a divorce and my father moved out.
The 57 Chevy is no longer in the garage and the Green Machine has moved in to the garage.

Sorry to hear about your parents dude......... well, at least the Green Machine will be getting some love under cover soon. I wish I had a garage to pull LeAnn into.

SevenSeries · 03-14-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

Sorry to hear about your parents dude......... well, at least the Green Machine will be getting some love under cover soon. I wish I had a garage to pull LeAnn into.

Its all good, I rather have this happen then fighting...lol
I have my dads shop at his new house too! I am excited to finally get to work on my truck. It is my first vehicle and I wanna show it all the love an attention it needs.

rolyats · 03-15-2010, 11:14 PM

Started Stripping the Engine so that we can replace the intake gasket (suspected blow by) and header and valve cover gaskets.

rolyats · 04-17-2010, 10:07 PM

Been a while since any movement on the build. Weather been crappy and things are just moving slow. Started replacing all the weather seals. Got the front windshield done and will do the rear windshield on Monday. The pictures are as follows:
Pic 1. Back of the cab primered
Pic 2. Back of bed primered

rolyats · 04-17-2010, 10:18 PM

Eventually got the rims back from sandblasting. My arm are so sore from all the sanding and polishing of the rims.
Pic 1. Rims before sandblasting......... clear coat was coming off
Pic 2. Rims after they were sandblasted and sanded smooth
Pic 3. Rims after being polished...... going for a darkish metallic look (pic does not really show how dark the color is because of the flash)

Thought about getting it powder-coated and colored, but decided to put my own personal touch to them and make them personal and unique.

rolyats · 04-19-2010, 06:06 PM

Pic 1. Bed has been rolled with liner. Planning to replace the floor with diamond plating in the near future.

Pic 2. New tailgate installed.

Once front fabrication is done, she will be ready to be primed.

rolyats · 04-23-2010, 09:59 PM

We got the front end work done. When I say "we", I mean my buddy Yankee, his son Sidney and his cousin Russ. I just lend moral support.
Pic 1. Yankee getting ready to do some fabrication to make the 83 front end fit the 79 cab.

Pic 2. 3. & 4. Yankee and Sidney working on the modification of the front clip.

rolyats · 04-23-2010, 10:11 PM

pic 1. Front without the grille.

Rest of pics, of completed front clip including Wiper Guard fabrication completed, with grille mocked up for installation.

rolyats · 04-23-2010, 10:15 PM

The Ford rear windshield that was erroneously installed by the PO was taken out, and the real deal was installed. Here Yankee and Sidney are working on installing the rubber for the windshield, and me doing what I do best, taking pics and lending moral support.
Notice that the birds have already honored LeAnn with their stamp of approval on the bed!

rolyats · 04-23-2010, 10:20 PM

Pic 1. Pic of the front clip before the mod began.

Pic 2. Pic of front clip now that she is LeAnn!

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-24-2010, 02:22 PM

lookin good

54Caddy · 04-24-2010, 02:33 PM

front clip looks good man keep it up. Going to change out the bumper for the right one for the clip??

rolyats · 04-24-2010, 02:50 PM

Thanks. I am looking for one right now, but the money is almost all out, and I am changing the rear bumper from the stock step bumper to a 70's Malibu Station Wagon with the tail lights in the bumper. Will post pics as we progress. Only paid $30 for that bumper.

rolyats · 04-28-2010, 10:30 PM

Rims finally done.
Sand Blasted, sanded (ad nauseum), inside of blades painted black and now finally clear coated!

rolyats · 05-27-2010, 09:42 PM

Fabrication on rear bumper now done. Bumper is off a 1979 Chevy Malibu Station Wagon.

Measured the required length, cut the measured middle section from the bumper.

rolyats · 05-27-2010, 09:51 PM

Pic 1 & 2 - Yankee welding bumper back together. Welded on both sides.

Pic 3 & 4 - Russell grinding the face smooth.

Pic 5 - welded area after grinding and some matte black to check finished result.

rolyats · 05-27-2010, 10:09 PM

Pic 1 & 2 - LeAnn with the stock step bumper

Pic 3 - LeAnn with her junk upgraded to the fabricated Malibu bumper

rolyats · 06-03-2010, 04:40 PM

Final Phase of truck has begun.

First few pics are of the truck ready for sanding.

rolyats · 06-03-2010, 04:47 PM

Pic 1 - Russell Hard at work with Sander
Pic 2 - Me showing my best side!
Pic 3 - Russell, Sidney and Yankee contemplating "what Next"
Pic 4 - Yankee sanding down some of the bondo work

03-15-2010, 11:14 PM	#34
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Started Stripping the Engine so that we can replace the intake gasket (suspected blow by) and header and valve cover gaskets. Attached Images

04-17-2010, 10:07 PM	#35
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Been a while since any movement on the build. Weather been crappy and things are just moving slow. Started replacing all the weather seals. Got the front windshield done and will do the rear windshield on Monday. The pictures are as follows: Pic 1. Back of the cab primered Pic 2. Back of bed primered Attached Images

04-17-2010, 10:18 PM	#36
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Eventually got the rims back from sandblasting. My arm are so sore from all the sanding and polishing of the rims. Pic 1. Rims before sandblasting......... clear coat was coming off Pic 2. Rims after they were sandblasted and sanded smooth Pic 3. Rims after being polished...... going for a darkish metallic look (pic does not really show how dark the color is because of the flash) Thought about getting it powder-coated and colored, but decided to put my own personal touch to them and make them personal and unique. Attached Images

04-19-2010, 06:06 PM	#37
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Pic 1. Bed has been rolled with liner. Planning to replace the floor with diamond plating in the near future. Pic 2. New tailgate installed. Once front fabrication is done, she will be ready to be primed. Attached Images

04-23-2010, 09:59 PM	#38
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB We got the front end work done. When I say "we", I mean my buddy Yankee, his son Sidney and his cousin Russ. I just lend moral support. Pic 1. Yankee getting ready to do some fabrication to make the 83 front end fit the 79 cab. Pic 2. 3. & 4. Yankee and Sidney working on the modification of the front clip. Attached Images Last edited by rolyats; 04-23-2010 at 10:04 PM.

04-23-2010, 10:11 PM	#39
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB pic 1. Front without the grille. Rest of pics, of completed front clip including Wiper Guard fabrication completed, with grille mocked up for installation. Attached Images

04-23-2010, 10:15 PM	#40
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB The Ford rear windshield that was erroneously installed by the PO was taken out, and the real deal was installed. Here Yankee and Sidney are working on installing the rubber for the windshield, and me doing what I do best, taking pics and lending moral support. Notice that the birds have already honored LeAnn with their stamp of approval on the bed! Attached Images

04-23-2010, 10:20 PM	#41
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Pic 1. Pic of the front clip before the mod began. Pic 2. Pic of front clip now that she is LeAnn! Attached Images

04-24-2010, 02:22 PM	#42
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB lookin good

04-24-2010, 02:33 PM	#43
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB front clip looks good man keep it up. Going to change out the bumper for the right one for the clip?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-24-2010, 02:50 PM	#44
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Thanks. I am looking for one right now, but the money is almost all out, and I am changing the rear bumper from the stock step bumper to a 70's Malibu Station Wagon with the tail lights in the bumper. Will post pics as we progress. Only paid $30 for that bumper.

04-28-2010, 10:30 PM	#45
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Rims finally done. Sand Blasted, sanded (ad nauseum), inside of blades painted black and now finally clear coated! Attached Images

05-27-2010, 09:42 PM	#46
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Fabrication on rear bumper now done. Bumper is off a 1979 Chevy Malibu Station Wagon. Measured the required length, cut the measured middle section from the bumper. Attached Images Last edited by rolyats; 05-27-2010 at 09:52 PM.

05-27-2010, 09:51 PM	#47
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Pic 1 & 2 - Yankee welding bumper back together. Welded on both sides. Pic 3 & 4 - Russell grinding the face smooth. Pic 5 - welded area after grinding and some matte black to check finished result. Attached Images

05-27-2010, 10:09 PM	#48
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Pic 1 & 2 - LeAnn with the stock step bumper Pic 3 - LeAnn with her junk upgraded to the fabricated Malibu bumper Attached Images



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06-03-2010, 04:40 PM	#49
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Final Phase of truck has begun. First few pics are of the truck ready for sanding. Attached Images

06-03-2010, 04:47 PM	#50
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Pic 1 - Russell Hard at work with Sander Pic 2 - Me showing my best side! Pic 3 - Russell, Sidney and Yankee contemplating "what Next" Pic 4 - Yankee sanding down some of the bondo work Attached Images

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