My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. - Page 16 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lax54650 · 04-17-2010, 12:06 AM

just browsed te whole thread looks awesome someday mine will be that close.

lyrikz · 04-19-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lax54650

just browsed te whole thread looks awesome someday mine will be that close.

New pics of gate.

This is just a quick walk around... at the end you can really see the silver.. looks neat.
Tailgate Finished.

nickp51chevy · 04-19-2010, 12:41 PM

I like how it turned out. I was thinking that it looked like carbon fiber when I first saw it. How did ya do it?

lyrikz · 04-19-2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

I like how it turned out. I was thinking that it looked like carbon fiber when I first saw it. How did ya do it?

Im going to be doing something similar, but alot smaller on the cowl hood also....

I will do a little video of how i did it and what not...

lyrikz · 04-26-2010, 12:00 AM

I finished the hood. I decided to keep it as wide as the cowl hood.

Came out good. Here are some pics and then updated video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Lyrikz74

hgs_notes · 04-26-2010, 12:40 AM

Slick. Is there any trick to how you spray it? You said that you already had a base coat of one silver down under the shelf liner, is that also sprayed with the liner on or is it just a plain coat? I'm trying to imagine how it would look in different colors, like the turquoise metallic I'm planning for mine. Maybe as an accent on the interior,like the glove box, gage cluster, etc.

nickp51chevy · 04-26-2010, 12:50 AM

Dude, that is some slick $#it!

lyrikz · 04-26-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Slick. Is there any trick to how you spray it? You said that you already had a base coat of one silver down under the shelf liner, is that also sprayed with the liner on or is it just a plain coat? I'm trying to imagine how it would look in different colors, like the turquoise metallic I'm planning for mine. Maybe as an accent on the interior,like the glove box, gage cluster, etc.

I have seen guys put silver base down, then put the liner over the silver and spray black. I had black base down, then put the liner down and did silver, shifted the liner a bit and darkened the silver and sprayed that. The key is to have that liner as CLOSE to the panel as possible so it comes out nice. Im not 100% happy with it, but when the sun hits the metallic it looks really cool either way...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Dude, that is some slick $#it!

Thanks man. You see the video?

nickp51chevy · 04-26-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Thanks man. You see the video?

Ya, I'm going have to try it on something. I just don't know what. I have some chrome in a can; I might use that instead of silver.

**scotts62** · 05-14-2010, 01:43 PM

Man, i just checked out your build, nice job!!

thirdstreettito · 05-14-2010, 02:10 PM

Sweet, I learned that from Ed Hubbs a few years ago. Good job.

**scotts62** · 05-14-2010, 02:13 PM

They had it on TRUCKS a couple weeks ago too. Was a cool episode

lyrikz · 05-17-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

They had it on TRUCKS a couple weeks ago too. Was a cool episode

Got some updates and pics on the way.. I keep taking one step forward and two back. I got my grill all painted and clearcoated.. ended up sanding THROUGh the clear and base in a few spots and need to repaint that.

I picked up the new 3m da system for finishing clear coat. Takes ZERO time to get the panel straight and ready for polish. I had my front left fender DONE, was doing my final wet sand with 2000 grit when i went through in one tiny area.... Hopefully i wont have to reclear the fender but who knows...

I will be posting some pics and a short video here pretty soon...

my67chevytruck · 05-17-2010, 06:39 PM

Nice progress bro!

-dylan-(OO==|==OO) · 05-17-2010, 09:08 PM

how does the 250 run??? thinkin bout dropin one in mine but not for sure

mas09ts · 05-24-2010, 11:37 PM

That paint is sick man, thinkin about smoothin my tailgate also. Awesome progress!!!

lyrikz · 07-20-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by -dylan-(OO==|==OO)

how does the 250 run??? thinkin bout dropin one in mine but not for sure

The 250 ran friggin AWESOME. Seriously. Mine now has a 454 in it.

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Originally Posted by mas09ts

That paint is sick man, thinkin about smoothin my tailgate also. Awesome progress!!!

Thanks. Currently im stuck... I have to much stuff going on. The truck has a few finished parts on it that need to be polished... Im very close to paint.

I just have a 93 landcruiser im building for 4x4'n. Then i have quads i like to take the kids camping with, and then the truck. It just seems like i have to choose between them all. Sucks..

lyrikz · 07-21-2010, 11:33 PM

Update and pics. Make sure you click the pics to get the full effect. lol.

SO, some back ground history is i used to detail for ALONG time. But, i have never wetsanded and buffed a black vehicle. All of my chemicals i have work fantastic on light colors. Well, when i went and tried to buff out the black tailgate with the same chemicals i got this.

Cllick the pics to get the full size.

As you can see, it looked like crap and my compound would shine up the silver area but the black wasnt cutting it. So, i switched compounds and about 30 mins later, i got this. This is my first finished piece of the truck. Im beyond excited. It looks like glass. I have never done any custom paint work or sprayed black, but i can honestly say its one of the smoothest blacks i have seen done... CLICK THE PICS to get the full effect please... Dont mind the dust. That was just from it sittin for 1 minute. It gets dirty quick.

Some other side notes is i drove it yesterday.. Holy cow. ANy gear, any time you acclerate the rear goes up in smoke. UNBELIEVABLE. Gotta love the 500lbs of torque. Thank you 454.

nickp51chevy · 07-21-2010, 11:48 PM

WOW!

It is amazing that you painted a piece of glass with the silver like that. How about showing a pic of the tailgate now?

You did a great job!

lyrikz · 07-22-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

WOW!

It is amazing that you painted a piece of glass with the silver like that. How about showing a pic of the tailgate now?

You did a great job!

HAHA> Thanks man. When i first started the polishing i was so bummed. Just not using the right stuff. IM actually going to try and 100% finish the bed this weekend. I will have 50% of the truck done. ahaha Im beyond excited.

68GMC454 · 07-22-2010, 11:20 AM

i like what youve done looks great....

hgs_notes · 07-22-2010, 11:47 PM

Unreal. It's like a tinted mirror.

lyrikz · 10-25-2010, 11:59 AM

Update:

Bed is completely done now. wood in, fenders on. Wetsanded and polished. Looks good.

This weekend i put a coat of epoxy on the cab again, did a coat of evercoat featherfill. LOVE that stuff. Now i need to do another final coat of epoxy, wetsand with 400 and im ready for color....

As i sit and think about the truck, it has been FOR EVER since i took the doors apart, windows out. I really have NO idea how that stuff goes back together. LOL. Any tips? I have one door that is completely intact so i think i can just look at that and see where stuff goes. There is no window in it though...
Pics of the epoxy. Boring i know. But if you look back you can see all the outside metal work i did. It looks freakin good.

No gas cap. WOOT

I will post the bed pics when it snot rainin and i can get it outside.

hgs_notes · 10-25-2010, 12:34 PM

Good to see you haven't just given up and disappeared. Looks good. Makes me realize I need a new spray gun or some lessons on spraying epoxy, bacause mine looks very rough compared to that.

Look at the second post in this thread for your door questions...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=doors

waynep · 12-02-2010, 12:52 AM

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!AWSOME job.I am in the process of building my 40x40 shop then my 1972 Chevy truck will be my first project.

04-17-2010, 12:06 AM	#376
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. just browsed te whole thread looks awesome someday mine will be that close.

04-19-2010, 12:41 PM	#378
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. I like how it turned out. I was thinking that it looked like carbon fiber when I first saw it. How did ya do it? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-26-2010, 12:00 AM	#380
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,055	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. I finished the hood. I decided to keep it as wide as the cowl hood. Came out good. Here are some pics and then updated video. http://www.youtube.com/user/Lyrikz74 __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

04-26-2010, 12:40 AM	#381
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Slick. Is there any trick to how you spray it? You said that you already had a base coat of one silver down under the shelf liner, is that also sprayed with the liner on or is it just a plain coat? I'm trying to imagine how it would look in different colors, like the turquoise metallic I'm planning for mine. Maybe as an accent on the interior,like the glove box, gage cluster, etc. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

04-26-2010, 12:50 AM	#382
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Dude, that is some slick $#it! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

05-14-2010, 01:43 PM	#385
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Man, i just checked out your build, nice job!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-14-2010, 02:10 PM	#386
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Sweet, I learned that from Ed Hubbs a few years ago. Good job. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-14-2010, 02:13 PM	#387
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. They had it on TRUCKS a couple weeks ago too. Was a cool episode __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-17-2010, 06:39 PM	#389
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Nice progress bro! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

05-17-2010, 09:08 PM	#390
-dylan-(OO==\|==OO) I dont drive fast,, I fly low! Join Date: May 2010 Location: sheperdsville KY Posts: 118	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. how does the 250 run??? thinkin bout dropin one in mine but not for sure __________________ ____________ /_______\ (OO==\|\|==OO) 67 GMC CUSTOM,72 GMC...65 chevelle...65 fastback mustang...75 VEGA...90 lx mustang...90 supercoupe...90 jeep wrangler...04 mach 1 mustang...06 toyota tacoma...08 nissan altima

05-24-2010, 11:37 PM	#391
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. That paint is sick man, thinkin about smoothin my tailgate also. Awesome progress!!! __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

07-21-2010, 11:33 PM	#393
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,055	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Update and pics. Make sure you click the pics to get the full effect. lol. SO, some back ground history is i used to detail for ALONG time. But, i have never wetsanded and buffed a black vehicle. All of my chemicals i have work fantastic on light colors. Well, when i went and tried to buff out the black tailgate with the same chemicals i got this. Cllick the pics to get the full size. As you can see, it looked like crap and my compound would shine up the silver area but the black wasnt cutting it. So, i switched compounds and about 30 mins later, i got this. This is my first finished piece of the truck. Im beyond excited. It looks like glass. I have never done any custom paint work or sprayed black, but i can honestly say its one of the smoothest blacks i have seen done... CLICK THE PICS to get the full effect please... Dont mind the dust. That was just from it sittin for 1 minute. It gets dirty quick. Some other side notes is i drove it yesterday.. Holy cow. ANy gear, any time you acclerate the rear goes up in smoke. UNBELIEVABLE. Gotta love the 500lbs of torque. Thank you 454. __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

07-21-2010, 11:48 PM	#394
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. WOW! It is amazing that you painted a piece of glass with the silver like that. How about showing a pic of the tailgate now? You did a great job! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

07-22-2010, 11:20 AM	#396
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. i like what youve done looks great.... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-22-2010, 11:47 PM	#397
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Unreal. It's like a tinted mirror. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff



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10-25-2010, 11:59 AM	#398
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,055	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Update: Bed is completely done now. wood in, fenders on. Wetsanded and polished. Looks good. This weekend i put a coat of epoxy on the cab again, did a coat of evercoat featherfill. LOVE that stuff. Now i need to do another final coat of epoxy, wetsand with 400 and im ready for color.... As i sit and think about the truck, it has been FOR EVER since i took the doors apart, windows out. I really have NO idea how that stuff goes back together. LOL. Any tips? I have one door that is completely intact so i think i can just look at that and see where stuff goes. There is no window in it though... Pics of the epoxy. Boring i know. But if you look back you can see all the outside metal work i did. It looks freakin good. No gas cap. WOOT I will post the bed pics when it snot rainin and i can get it outside. __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

10-25-2010, 12:34 PM	#399
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Good to see you haven't just given up and disappeared. Looks good. Makes me realize I need a new spray gun or some lessons on spraying epoxy, bacause mine looks very rough compared to that. Look at the second post in this thread for your door questions... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=doors __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-02-2010, 12:52 AM	#400
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!AWSOME job.I am in the process of building my 40x40 shop then my 1972 Chevy truck will be my first project.

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