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ChevyDude · 05-05-2008, 05:22 PM

Installed all new inner/outer tie rods & sleves, pitman arm, idler arm steering components yesterday. Cleaned, cleaned and then cleaned...and coated black, original hard brake lines to go in this coming week with new hoses to the calipers. Need the correct drop shocks for the front and the sway bar and the front is done other the wheels. Pics coming.

Stoney · 05-11-2008, 03:55 PM

I'm glad you went wider on the back.
You proably would have never forgiven yourself if you didn't.
Those wheels will look awesome.
The SS cragars still are my favorite on these old trucks.
Just me though.
The powder coating looks bad @ss.TOO

ChevyDude · 05-13-2008, 03:19 PM

Thanks Stoney! I think the wheels are going to look awesome, can't wait to get them. 15x10's are a given and maybe even 15x12's in the rear!

ChevyDude · 05-16-2008, 10:11 PM

With the front frame/suspension almost complete and moving to the back... ECE boxed Trailing Arms showed up yesterday and are now painted to match the frame. Getting ready to powder coat the rear differential in gloss black. Frame needs a good dusting off, LOL!

Texas-Trike · 05-19-2008, 02:16 PM

Keep up the good work. I'm learning a lot from your build.

ChevyDude · 05-20-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas-Trike

Keep up the good work. I'm learning a lot from your build.

Thank you, and Welcome to the board! WoW, 1 post and you are already a site supporter. There is a ton of info on this board and everyone is very helpful. Glad my build could help!

ChevyDude · 05-28-2008, 07:17 PM

Rear diff...all cooked up w/ Mirror Gloss Black. 400 degrees w/ 15 min cure/cook time. Also powder coated Glocks rear disc brake brackets.

watahyahknow · 05-30-2008, 06:58 PM

there's a ton of info on the web about how to go at it RE7's are a realy good choice , i've bought them for my project too , the little notch shouldn't be too mush of a problem , i would worry more about the room (cups) you need to make in the bottom a arms and the springholder at the top in the front .
i was dreading it so mush (won't trust myself welding suspensionparts ) i bought one of those famous dropmembers by porterbuild and a set of strongarms that he so kindly adapted for use with one ton spindles .
it should be a pretty straight forwarth thing for me now only have to make a small notch near the dropmember to clear the steering

Frizzle Fry · 05-30-2008, 08:19 PM

No welding required with the front plates and cups... Good choice Alex

ChevyDude · 06-04-2008, 10:06 AM

Centerline 15x8 Qualifier wheels arrived yesterday, had to set them on the spindles and take a look. Now to determine the right tire size. Also going to remove springs for plate and cup RE7 bag install. Aluminum heads are at Smith Racing having the correct valve springs installed to accomodate my cam/lift.

ChevyDude · 06-19-2008, 01:28 PM

Scored a pair of complete 97' Camaro calipers on Ebay...and in true OverKill fashion dismantled them, ordered two caliper rebuild kits from Rock Auto, blasted them, powder coated and reassembled. Not too bad ehhh?

glock35ipsc · 06-19-2008, 01:35 PM

That's just O V E R K I L L !

glock35ipsc · 06-19-2008, 01:38 PM

Why would you........ I mean, how could any......... don't you realize that.......that is just friggen ridiculous.......why couldn't you have just..... money......it's a truck....... OVERKILL I SAY!

Frizzle Fry · 06-20-2008, 01:01 AM

Those look GOOD!

abadsvt · 06-20-2008, 01:07 AM

Looking good!!!!

Josh

ChevyDude · 06-20-2008, 12:19 PM

Thanks guys! Just got my FCG tank from Rust Buster (Tim), a big thanks to Tim!!! Took the guts out, nylon cup brushed it clean and will be shot in Powder Coat Mirror Gloss Black....soon! It's sitting on the top rail and goes underneath...I knows that, lol! As you can see, Tim did some fab work on the rails to fit his leaf sprung truck...it won't make a bit of difference when it's bolted in mine.

ChevyDude · 06-21-2008, 04:11 PM

Powder coated. FuelCellGuy sure makes a nice tank, I just made it Black and glossy!

BACKYARD88 · 06-21-2008, 11:09 PM

Saweet!

msgross · 06-22-2008, 08:45 AM

what would that cost a guy to have it powdercoated?

killer71 · 06-22-2008, 09:01 AM

other than preferance what purpose would it serve...it's aluminum?

ChevyDude · 06-22-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

other than preferance what purpose would it serve...it's aluminum?

Well for my application, it had to be black. Frame is a darkish gray/silver, and everything else has to be black...other than the orange calipers. Just my theme, or preferance I guess.

ChevyDude · 06-28-2008, 08:31 AM

6-28-08 marks 1 year to the day since I got this sweet 68' truck. My original plan was to have the tear down and restored rolling frame complete at the one year mark, but I got side tracked and mucho dinero got tied up building the 496. Focus now is finishing suspension with RE7 Bags, in order to have complete the rolling bagged 496.

abadsvt · 06-28-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

6-28-08 marks 1 year to the day since I got this sweet 68' truck. My original plan was to have the tear down and restored rolling frame complete at the one year mark, but I got side tracked and mucho dinero got tied up building the 496. Focus now is finishing suspension with RE7 Bags, in order to have complete the rolling bagged 496.

I know all about missing deadlines. I should probably be on my third truck by now

. It is life though. Happy one year with your truck!!!

Josh

ChevyDude · 07-02-2008, 03:31 PM

Been sanding and scuffing up the original Orange paint. Today was the day to shoot the SPI black epoxy. The black really shows me where the imperfections are and what needs attention. Still going to change out (weld) both rockers. Interior was all sprayed except where the DynaMat will go.

68 short step · 07-02-2008, 04:00 PM

looks good...

05-05-2008, 05:22 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Installed all new inner/outer tie rods & sleves, pitman arm, idler arm steering components yesterday. Cleaned, cleaned and then cleaned...and coated black, original hard brake lines to go in this coming week with new hoses to the calipers. Need the correct drop shocks for the front and the sway bar and the front is done other the wheels. Pics coming. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-11-2008 at 03:12 PM.

05-11-2008, 03:55 PM	#2
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Project OverKill I'm glad you went wider on the back. You proably would have never forgiven yourself if you didn't. Those wheels will look awesome. The SS cragars still are my favorite on these old trucks. Just me though. The powder coating looks bad @ss.TOO __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

05-13-2008, 03:19 PM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Thanks Stoney! I think the wheels are going to look awesome, can't wait to get them. 15x10's are a given and maybe even 15x12's in the rear! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

05-16-2008, 10:11 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill With the front frame/suspension almost complete and moving to the back... ECE boxed Trailing Arms showed up yesterday and are now painted to match the frame. Getting ready to powder coat the rear differential in gloss black. Frame needs a good dusting off, LOL! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-16-2008 at 10:12 PM.

05-19-2008, 02:16 PM	#5
Texas-Trike 1972 LWB - In Work Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 31	Re: Project OverKill Keep up the good work. I'm learning a lot from your build. __________________ Texas-Trike

05-28-2008, 07:17 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Rear diff...all cooked up w/ Mirror Gloss Black. 400 degrees w/ 15 min cure/cook time. Also powder coated Glocks rear disc brake brackets. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

05-30-2008, 06:58 PM	#8
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project OverKill there's a ton of info on the web about how to go at it RE7's are a realy good choice , i've bought them for my project too , the little notch shouldn't be too mush of a problem , i would worry more about the room (cups) you need to make in the bottom a arms and the springholder at the top in the front . i was dreading it so mush (won't trust myself welding suspensionparts ) i bought one of those famous dropmembers by porterbuild and a set of strongarms that he so kindly adapted for use with one ton spindles . it should be a pretty straight forwarth thing for me now only have to make a small notch near the dropmember to clear the steering __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 05-30-2008 at 06:59 PM.

05-30-2008, 08:19 PM	#9
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project OverKill No welding required with the front plates and cups... Good choice Alex

06-04-2008, 10:06 AM	#10
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Centerline 15x8 Qualifier wheels arrived yesterday, had to set them on the spindles and take a look. Now to determine the right tire size. Also going to remove springs for plate and cup RE7 bag install. Aluminum heads are at Smith Racing having the correct valve springs installed to accomodate my cam/lift. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-04-2008 at 10:08 AM.

06-19-2008, 01:28 PM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Scored a pair of complete 97' Camaro calipers on Ebay...and in true OverKill fashion dismantled them, ordered two caliper rebuild kits from Rock Auto, blasted them, powder coated and reassembled. Not too bad ehhh? Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-19-2008 at 01:30 PM.

06-19-2008, 01:35 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Project OverKill That's just O V E R K I L L ! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-19-2008, 01:38 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Project OverKill Why would you........ I mean, how could any......... don't you realize that.......that is just friggen ridiculous.......why couldn't you have just..... money......it's a truck....... OVERKILL I SAY! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-20-2008, 01:01 AM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project OverKill Those look GOOD!

06-20-2008, 01:07 AM	#15
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Project OverKill Looking good!!!! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

06-20-2008, 12:19 PM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Thanks guys! Just got my FCG tank from Rust Buster (Tim), a big thanks to Tim!!! Took the guts out, nylon cup brushed it clean and will be shot in Powder Coat Mirror Gloss Black....soon! It's sitting on the top rail and goes underneath...I knows that, lol! As you can see, Tim did some fab work on the rails to fit his leaf sprung truck...it won't make a bit of difference when it's bolted in mine. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-20-2008 at 12:22 PM.



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06-21-2008, 04:11 PM	#17
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Powder coated. FuelCellGuy sure makes a nice tank, I just made it Black and glossy! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-21-2008 at 04:12 PM.

06-21-2008, 11:09 PM	#18
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Project OverKill Saweet! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-22-2008, 08:45 AM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project OverKill what would that cost a guy to have it powdercoated? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-22-2008, 09:01 AM	#20
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Project OverKill other than preferance what purpose would it serve...it's aluminum? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-28-2008, 08:31 AM	#22
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill 6-28-08 marks 1 year to the day since I got this sweet 68' truck. My original plan was to have the tear down and restored rolling frame complete at the one year mark, but I got side tracked and mucho dinero got tied up building the 496. Focus now is finishing suspension with RE7 Bags, in order to have complete the rolling bagged 496. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-28-2008 at 11:16 AM.

07-02-2008, 03:31 PM	#24
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Been sanding and scuffing up the original Orange paint. Today was the day to shoot the SPI black epoxy. The black really shows me where the imperfections are and what needs attention. Still going to change out (weld) both rockers. Interior was all sprayed except where the DynaMat will go. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-02-2008 at 04:49 PM.

07-02-2008, 04:00 PM	#25
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Project OverKill looks good...

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