03-23-2011, 11:35 PM | #251 |
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Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build!
Working on a Tach/vac/speedwarning dash right now (to sell). Sanded and painted the outer tin today. Putting it together tonight. Still waiting on a few parts. Hopefully it'll pay for part of my extra's
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03-25-2011, 08:21 AM | #252 |
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Picked up the door and fenders from Greyhound yesterday. They look great. Gotta few holes to fill (mirrors/fender mounted antennas) but they're already at Jason's shop to get that done. Going to drop off some other parts there today and I'll grab some pictures of them.
Also the frame and cab are going to the sandblaster Sunday afternoon hopefully. After that's done it's on to Jason's and the project is really going to pick up some steam!
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03-25-2011, 08:51 AM | #253 |
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sounds like things are beginning to roll!!
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03-25-2011, 09:38 AM | #254 |
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nice i like to hear about progress
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03-25-2011, 04:41 PM | #255 |
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Thanks, the build should take a huge leap forward starting Sunday and I'll make steady progress on it after that. With it in Jason's shop I not only have room, I also have air, air tools, a huge mechanics box full of tools, huge press, grinders, drill press, etc etc etc....
oh...and a 2 post lift....that kinda helps And he lets me use all of it as part of the deal. I just replace any grinder discs/sandpaper/welding gas and everything else is mine to use.
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03-25-2011, 04:43 PM | #256 |
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Oh....and since everyone likes pictures
Here are the RUST FREE fenders and passenger door after blasting And my latest part's score....and NOS cargo light lens. Ordering all the other lenses NOS today and I have t3 headlights so I'll have all NOS lights on the truck
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03-25-2011, 05:50 PM | #257 |
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NICE! This might be a stupid question, but why did you wire wheel the cab if it was getting blasted? Was that just to make it quicker for the blaster and have less chance he could warp the panels? Easier for him so it was cheaper?
Not trying to sound stupid, just curious.
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03-25-2011, 07:14 PM | #258 | |
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Put a craigslist ad looking and finally had a couple bites at reasonable prices and can pick up/drop off to make it easier. Part was to avoid warpage like on the roof skin, and part was to save money too. The bottom of the cab is tough to get clean (Done it before and it took a day by itself) On the rest of it I saved myself about 600-800 by doing it myself (with my BIL's help) I'm going to ask them to hit a few of the tight spots while they have the cab so I make sure I got it all too.
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03-25-2011, 07:49 PM | #259 |
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Man, restoring these trucks to show quality is EXPENSIVE!!!
I already have spent more on this truck than I did restoring my blazer.....including the cost of the blazer! And I have a WAYS to go... .....but it should be worth triple the blazer when completed
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03-25-2011, 10:21 PM | #260 |
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OK, I got ya, I figured it was to cut down on warpage and cost. Definately going to be beyond show quality when done. I think I would have a VERY hard time selling it!!
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03-26-2011, 12:41 AM | #261 | |
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Finished my speedwarning so I can buy more parts soon
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03-26-2011, 12:42 AM | #262 |
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man, blurry picture...I'll have to take a better one!
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03-26-2011, 12:45 AM | #263 |
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Better pic
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03-26-2011, 08:49 AM | #264 |
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Triple what the blazer was? Wow, I thought that turned out to be high end value. What did it sell at? You have some nice parts going into this build. Love the gage pack. It should sell quick.
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The blazer I actually sold for 16. I needed to sell it fast at the time...I overextended myself at the end to get it finished and had bills to pay I hadn't even finished it when I sold it....but I still should have put it on ebay/mautofied/autotrader. Another blazer of similar quality sold for 30K on ebay right after I had accepted the new owner's offer for mine. I've been told by several of the knowledgeable guys on here and CSM that with my parts and plans (frame off/detailed chassis/professional paint/and the highly optioned-highly desireable truck it is) my truck should be in the 40-50K category when completed.....and could go higher. CSM not too long ago sold one of his SWB BB Super trucks for 69K...
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03-26-2011, 11:25 AM | #266 |
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Wow!
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03-26-2011, 05:41 PM | #268 | |
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I don't expect 70K....but realistically think this will be a 30-40K truck when completed. Maybe more if the market bares it!
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I have not seen many sell on ebay for much more but recently saw one over 40 that didn't hit reserve but had LOTS of interest...
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03-26-2011, 05:53 PM | #269 |
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That's a nice cluster! Those gauges look NOS in terms of the black faces, needs, and white lettering. What will go in your Super?
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They are nice. Not perfect because there's an area that is faded on the speedo lettering. But really nice. I have a line on an entire set of NOS gauges I'm planning on for my super I already have a perfect tach lens and 80lb oil pressure saved up for it.
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wow, making great progress J !! that gauge cluster looks great! all of those new parts are just cool as heck!
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03-26-2011, 08:56 PM | #274 |
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Alright....opinion time....
I have a preference but want to see what you guys think. The truck has 7" rally wheels now (pictured). Looking for 8's. Two options I've considered are the rally wheels with caps and the smaller rings (with BFG raised white letter tires) Note both sets of tires are old used ones... And note on the caps they are nice rechromed originals that need new stickers. or...factory small white line tires with the deluxe wheel covers it would have originally have come with.
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I've never been a big fan of P02's, but since you're doing the all stock thing it would look pretty cool. On the other hand, I'm not a big fan of the ralleys because they're not "correct".
I looked at you SPID again and it doesn't state anything. Were P02's an option? If so, what was stock? Whatever you go with, you could always mention you have the others available if preferred. That way you cover whatever the buyer might want.
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