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Old 12-17-2010, 12:31 PM   #201
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I like the black on the tranny. Makes it more detailed, and different.
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Old 12-17-2010, 04:17 PM   #202
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JohnC - thanks bro, yeah I thought it would be different even though you wont be able to see it.
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Old 12-17-2010, 11:37 PM   #203
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Looks good Super playerpimp. Did you kick Mama's car outside yet?
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Old 12-17-2010, 11:48 PM   #204
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Not yet, getting close. Jan 1, 2011..lol lol
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Old 12-17-2010, 11:55 PM   #205
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Jan. 2, 2011 you will be sleeping out there, too.
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Old 12-18-2010, 03:06 AM   #206
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Hot damn this is looking good! makes me want to pull my motor back out and paint it damn it!
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Old 12-18-2010, 09:16 AM   #207
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draggin86 - Thanks man I appreciate it. This board can cause you to almost never finish.. lol lol Just look at me!!!!!
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Old 12-18-2010, 11:59 AM   #208
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Old 12-18-2010, 03:08 PM   #209
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draggin86 - Thanks man I appreciate it. This board can cause you to almost never finish.. lol lol Just look at me!!!!!

hahaha i sure do! Go look at my build. i was just going to paint my truck white again. leave it with the stock look with bags and wheels!
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:27 AM   #210
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JohnC - lol lol, I gave up the office in the house, so the garage will be mine for a while.. lol lol
draggin86 - going to search for your build now.
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:59 AM   #211
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Dude, the truck is gonna be top notch. Lots of respect to you for the work you have done thus far. Can't wait to see it "finished".
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Old 12-19-2010, 01:33 PM   #212
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Good evening gents; not much to report, I should have my heads next week and probably will put them on Christmas Eve. However I did paint the tranny and the tensioner pulley. I probably went a little overboard and should have painted the entire tranny silver but I did the tailshaft in gloss black. If I had a money tree I probably wouldn't have so much time on my hands.lol Don't laugh!! Enjoy!!

I'm just getting my garage set up today to paint my tranny --- was wondering if you primered yours before painting or not?

If you did, how long did you wait inbetween spraying the primer and spraying the paint?

I'm not sure if I should spray the primer on my tranny, then leave it sit for 3 days and then spray it with the paint??

Thanks!
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Old 12-19-2010, 01:33 PM   #213
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Driveway Dreams - Dude you don't how I appreciate those comments; I use those as motivation when it feels like nothing is moving as well as comments from all the members of this entire board. I want to show as others that anything can be done on your own and the use of this board and its members' knowledge. I can't wait to get the motor/drivetrain in with the smoothed Driveway Dreams intake cover. I believe once I finalize the plan on how I want it done then it's going to set it off. My whole objective from the start, even with the TBI build, is to go with a more "sinister" type engine bay keeping it stock/semi-custom look. Most of all keeping the cost down as much as possible.

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Old 12-19-2010, 01:41 PM   #214
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Gordon1973 - Hey boss; actually all i did was buy the Dupli-Color 500 degree engine primer (grey) and the Dupli-Color 500 degree aluminum rattle can from O'reilly. I mad sure that I got as much of the dirt, oil, etc removed. I mainley used brake parts cleaner (Wal-mart) brand, some small and large wire brushes, some scotch brite pads. After I got it as clean as I could I sprayed the primer and I let it dry for about 30 - 40 minutes; even though it was probably dry before then, I was doing other things in the house. I then sprayed a light coat of aluminum waited about 15-16 minutes then sprayed another light coat of aluminum, waited another 15-16 minutes then a 3rd and final coat of aluminum, not a light coat, the 3rd one was heavier giving it a wet look. since it was a little cool I turned on my dual heat lamps on high about 2-3 feet away from the tranny and that was it. I waited about an hour or so and it was fine. We'll see how it holds up. But hell it looks pretty good on the stand.lol lol
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Old 12-19-2010, 01:50 PM   #215
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Re: My '87 SWB Project w/pics!!

Thanks twoodson, that's good to know that I can do both on the same day.

It's cool in my garage too right now so I'll turn up the heat lamps too overnite.

This is what the weather was up here this morning!
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Old 12-19-2010, 05:50 PM   #216
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WOW!!! Reminds me of February 12, 2010...
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Old 12-19-2010, 10:18 PM   #217
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I forgot to post these a while back. I received this from our very own Jeff Drew who runs the "brother" of this site 73-87.com..lol All I can say is high quality pieces and I will have the speaker and wiring cover powder coated polished ceramic. Time for me to tear down my original gauge cluster and use the brackets to install them instead of the hot glue. Thanks Jeff for the pkg deal.
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Old 12-20-2010, 09:46 AM   #218
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Those brackets are nice. I have a set, and was really pleased with them.
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Old 12-20-2010, 11:09 AM   #219
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I bought the exact same set too!

Please post lots of pics regarding your gauge install! I'm picking up my new gauges today...
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Old 12-20-2010, 11:28 AM   #220
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TWoodson, this is JJAB out of Waco. My phone went on brainfart mode and I lost your number. Send me a text when you get time so I will have your number. By the way, I am still jealous. Your build is coming along wonderful. Looks awesome!!!
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Old 12-20-2010, 12:25 PM   #221
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JohnC - Yeah Jeff has some nice skills.

Gordonr1973 - I will post lots of pics that's for sure, I may get started on them on Christmas while playing Santa Clause.

JJAB - lol I sent you a text. I am definitely jealous of quite a few members here. My good friend I grew up with in Nacogodches (JMUCK) is doing some nice things. he is on the 67-72 truck and blazer forum mostly. Search his name when u get a chance. Thanks for all the compliments
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Old 01-15-2011, 07:54 PM   #222
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Okay gents here is a small update. We got the one rocker bolt hole helicoiled and bolted in. We also got the water pump installed, thermostat housing with new thermostat, the valve covers bolted down. We will get the crankshaft pulley locked down on hopefully Monday. I should be painting the throttle body silver sometime tonight or tomorrow. Not much progress but nevertheless making some. Here are a couple of pics. Enjoy!!
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Old 01-16-2011, 12:12 AM   #223
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Old 01-16-2011, 04:28 PM   #224
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Sweet! Looks good man!
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Old 01-16-2011, 07:33 PM   #225
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Look'n good man what r u gonna use for the fuel pump
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