1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress

[chevytom7267]

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Hey from N.C. just checking your build to see if u have made some progress or pictures,any progres is a plus, keep the work up & pictures coming

Should have some paint on it in the spring!

[heeroyue2002]

hi, im liking the build. looks like we got the same schedules on how long we can work on the trucks. im matching you somewhat on the work schedule, child, and girl lol.

[67chevy1series]

we really need progress richard.

[chevytom7267]

Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

hi, im liking the build. looks like we got the same schedules on how long we can work on the trucks. im matching you somewhat on the work schedule, child, and girl lol.

Cool truck, good luck with it!

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by chevytom7267

Should have some paint on it in the spring!

That’s my plan, but I found out many, many times in the past three to four years of owning this truck, plans change 

Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

hi, im liking the build. looks like we got the same schedules on how long we can work on the trucks. im matching you somewhat on the work schedule, child, and girl lol.

Exactly! I am at least lucky to have a truck to work on. And when I DO get back at it…LOOK OUT!

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

we really need progress richard.

Ok Rick, I think I told you once on your build thread that buying parts is progress...right? Well, in that case, I have made some pretty good progress lately.

[hick]

For some one who is researching for the day that I get my long horn....


Where do you guys find all these NOS parts?

Swap meets? Storage sheds at your local dealer? Other members?

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

Ok Rick, I think I told you once on your build thread that buying parts is progress...right? Well, in that case, I have made some pretty good progress lately.

richard it is official you own so much NOS stuff that you need to give some to me hahah i hope one day i can replace everything that is aftermarket to NOS on my truck hahaha that will be another 44 years!

[heeroyue2002]

Originally Posted by hick

For some one who is researching for the day that I get my long horn....


Where do you guys find all these NOS parts?

Swap meets? Storage sheds at your local dealer? Other members?

check page 3 post #60

[VA72C10]

Man, those visors are GORGEOUS! I already knew you had those nice caps and belts.


If you run across another black NOS visor set let me know....please

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Man, those visors are GORGEOUS! I already knew you had those nice caps and belts.


If you run across another black NOS visor set let me know....please

I sure will. They were priced steep at 250, but it's the first pair I have seen for sale. I didn't want to take the chance of wishing I would have bought them and never running across another set. I have a very nice original set, but the have the starting instructions on them, which are not 1970 correct.

[70LonghornCST]

Ok, a minute bit of progress. I went to Harbor Freight and bought a hopper sand blasting gun. It actually worked! It's kind of a pain having to keep adding sand, but It worked I blasted a few small parts today. Ok, now to finish those corners on the underside of my hood. The spring is coming and I'm needing to start getting something done, darn it

[67chevy1series]

^wait is it a little orange and black gun? well i used the same one on my truck! it is a good gun!

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

^wait is it a little orange and black gun? well i used the same one on my truck! it is a good gun!

It sure is a good little gun! $27.99 special

[VA72C10]

Looks good. I've been looking at their Soda blasting setups...they have one now for $99 and a coupon for $25 off any total sale over 100 so basically I can get a few more needed items and get the soda blasting complete setup for $74

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good. I've been looking at their Soda blasting setups...they have one now for $99 and a coupon for $25 off any total sale over 100 so basically I can get a few more needed items and get the soda blasting complete setup for $74

Man, that's a good deal!

Here are the blasted parts in etching primer.

I wonder if that blaster works in the dark?

[67chevy1series]

any tool can work in any daylight, the question is can you?

[VA72C10]

Those came out great!

[heeroyue2002]

70LonghornCST
spring break is coming so we'll have more time for trucks. what are you planning on getting done?

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

70LonghornCST
spring break is coming so we'll have more time for trucks. what are you planning on getting done?

I'm hoping to complete all the fine tuning on the bodywork and get it ready to prime and beging block sanding. What about you?

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Those came out great!

Thanks! You know, with that little blasting gun, a whole new world opened up for me

[heeroyue2002]

well i may be robbing my 72's engine and tranny and dumping it in my 68 due to smoking problems. i just have to locate a auto tranny crossmember or i'll have to take that from the 72 as well.

[70LonghornCST]

Well, I found a spare hubcap on eBay for my set of NOS caps. All it needed was a little flat black to be worthy as a spare. I know, it's not a lot of work...but hey! It's progress.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey 70LonghornCST you looking good,like the hub caps,still making progress i see & are we going to see some paint soon,keep on truckin''

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Hey 70LonghornCST you looking good,like the hub caps,still making progress i see & are we going to see some paint soon,keep on truckin''

Thanks, Randy! Yes, I'm hoping to get her painted before summer.
-Richard

[RCbowtie69]

I'll be watching