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vern350 · 05-01-2010, 03:00 PM

Looks sharp, gives me some motivation to get my vette rallys back on the truck! Keep up the good work.

locab36 · 05-23-2010, 03:21 PM

Just about done. I have the interior panels yet to install along w/the keyless entry. I'm quite happy w/this truck, almost sold it a couple times since I picked it up for Bigarmz on this board.

John

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-23-2010, 04:25 PM

*Image Saved* a new penny aint got nothin on that! nice truck!

*BGRAFX* · 05-23-2010, 04:30 PM

another Bigarmz masterpieced saved!

joe1982 · 05-23-2010, 04:32 PM

nice!

bigarmzz · 05-23-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locab36

Just about done. I have the interior panels yet to install along w/the keyless entry. I'm quite happy w/this truck, almost sold it a couple times since I picked it up for Bigarmz on this board.

John

man, that looks gooooood john! i thought it was a decent truck when i sold it to ya, but its waaaaay better now!...better in many ways, engine, step side bed, front clip, cowl hood..etc

looks fantastic man!!!

RandyP · 05-23-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe1982

nice!

x2

*BGRAFX* · 05-23-2010, 04:48 PM

what % of tint do you have?

locab36 · 05-23-2010, 05:50 PM

Thanks Guys,

It's nice to put work into a truck and have a group like this who understand what it takes to get it to this point. I've got too much money into it, there are others that have spent lots more than I but as we all know its not about the money its about the build.

The tint came w/a donor cab I got for the PW/PL conversion. Don't know percentage. borderline illegal I'm sure.

John

palposity · 05-23-2010, 06:17 PM

Great looking truck!

grinch4om · 05-23-2010, 07:18 PM

what's up with the rear suspension? looks like bars on the rear end? or maybe just an illusion in the pic...how low is it?

locab36 · 05-23-2010, 07:49 PM

It was a 2/4 drop spindles, hangers and shackles. The step bed is lighter than the fleetside and it sits higher than it did before. Thinking about removing the bottom leafspring but I plan on still using as a truck. The bars you see are Cal-Tracks, kinda like traction bars but an anti-windup spring technology. The came w/a donor truck I bought from a board member in Whitchataw Kansas, that was a drive. 4.10 posi w/those cal-trac's it hooks up nice. 700R4 built trans and about 275hp. I have heads and stuff to get it up about 375hp. That will be next year though.

John

**N2TRUX** · 05-23-2010, 07:59 PM

That turned out super sharp. The red is a really nice color on these trucks. I see what your saying about the rear needing just a bit more drop to close the gap. Still looks good as it sits.

The only thing that bugs me are the tailgate chains. It looks like you have them covered in clear tubing, but I would go crazy with those near my new paint job.

STOCKISH · 05-23-2010, 09:11 PM

Truck looks really really good. I bought my truck from Bigarmzz too and LOVE it. Especially now with the 6.0 swap! Good job on yours. Looks awesome.

WigglesTheHoly · 05-23-2010, 09:48 PM

i saw on the bed interior earlier that it was still yellow did you spray liner it?

locab36 · 05-23-2010, 11:14 PM

Yep, actually I did the cheap DIY roll in liner. I will still use this truck so no need to have a pristine bed. Looks and functionality. I had a 69 short step that was done nice and I was afraid to really use it so I decided on this one that the bed inside would be usable.

I know after time the chains will damage the paint but this isn't going to be a garage queen. I plan on using it, driving it on a daily basis so the clear tubing covers will slow the process down some.

I'm going to take it to a local interior and trim shop to have a tonneau cover made. There were already holes in the bed for snaps and I didn't have them closed up. They will be reused when new snaps are installed.

John

05-01-2010, 03:00 PM	#51
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) Looks sharp, gives me some motivation to get my vette rallys back on the truck! Keep up the good work.

05-23-2010, 03:21 PM	#52
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) Just about done. I have the interior panels yet to install along w/the keyless entry. I'm quite happy w/this truck, almost sold it a couple times since I picked it up for Bigarmz on this board. John Attached Images __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

05-23-2010, 04:25 PM	#53
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) Image Saved a new penny aint got nothin on that! nice truck!

05-23-2010, 04:30 PM	#54
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) another Bigarmz masterpieced saved!

05-23-2010, 04:32 PM	#55
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) nice! __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

05-23-2010, 04:48 PM	#58
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) what % of tint do you have?

05-23-2010, 05:50 PM	#59
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) Thanks Guys, It's nice to put work into a truck and have a group like this who understand what it takes to get it to this point. I've got too much money into it, there are others that have spent lots more than I but as we all know its not about the money its about the build. The tint came w/a donor cab I got for the PW/PL conversion. Don't know percentage. borderline illegal I'm sure. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

05-23-2010, 06:17 PM	#60
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) Great looking truck! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-23-2010, 07:18 PM	#61
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) what's up with the rear suspension? looks like bars on the rear end? or maybe just an illusion in the pic...how low is it?

05-23-2010, 07:49 PM	#62
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) It was a 2/4 drop spindles, hangers and shackles. The step bed is lighter than the fleetside and it sits higher than it did before. Thinking about removing the bottom leafspring but I plan on still using as a truck. The bars you see are Cal-Tracks, kinda like traction bars but an anti-windup spring technology. The came w/a donor truck I bought from a board member in Whitchataw Kansas, that was a drive. 4.10 posi w/those cal-trac's it hooks up nice. 700R4 built trans and about 275hp. I have heads and stuff to get it up about 375hp. That will be next year though. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

05-23-2010, 07:59 PM	#63
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) That turned out super sharp. The red is a really nice color on these trucks. I see what your saying about the rear needing just a bit more drop to close the gap. Still looks good as it sits. The only thing that bugs me are the tailgate chains. It looks like you have them covered in clear tubing, but I would go crazy with those near my new paint job. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-23-2010, 09:11 PM	#64
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) Truck looks really really good. I bought my truck from Bigarmzz too and LOVE it. Especially now with the 6.0 swap! Good job on yours. Looks awesome. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-23-2010, 09:48 PM	#65
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) i saw on the bed interior earlier that it was still yellow did you spray liner it? __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

05-23-2010, 11:14 PM	#66
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Re: 86 Shortbed on its way to paint :-) Yep, actually I did the cheap DIY roll in liner. I will still use this truck so no need to have a pristine bed. Looks and functionality. I had a 69 short step that was done nice and I was afraid to really use it so I decided on this one that the bed inside would be usable. I know after time the chains will damage the paint but this isn't going to be a garage queen. I plan on using it, driving it on a daily basis so the clear tubing covers will slow the process down some. I'm going to take it to a local interior and trim shop to have a tonneau cover made. There were already holes in the bed for snaps and I didn't have them closed up. They will be reused when new snaps are installed. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

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