Rustbuket 67 build "Georgia"

[DD1]

Looking good, Dan. I read your previous post about going back to school in case the economy tanks. Good idea! Just take it one step at a time. When I decided to go back to school to finish my undergraduate, I thought it would never end.

I actually got a little bit motivated today. Did some minor prep work, then got distracted by checking something on our everyday vehicle, then went back to work on my carburetor. I will post some details on my page. It's not much, but it's a start.

The Topps powder coating looks nice. We went to a home show recently, and I found a local guy that does powder coating for automotive parts. Not sure what, if anything I want powder coated just yet, but I might end up paying him a visit for something.

[ddubbs]

Rides coming along sweet. Wish we had a powder coater in town. When I checked just to get frame blasted. They wanted 400 to 1000. So I couldn't imagine what they want to coat. Anyways like I said SWEET!!!!!
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[TchncnDen]

Powder coating is sweet. When I first started my truck one of my neighbors from across the street came to check it out. Before he left he said, oh by the way you do know I'm a powdercoater don't you? I did not know that, then he told me just bring anything I want to him and he'll take it in to work and throw it in the pile. I never did take him up on it, partially because I was trying purposely not to make my truck too nice, but a great offer none the less.

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Found out today that a powder coating shop is moving in a block away from my shop in Yukon. I'll sashay over and check them out and let you know how they are.

Sweet, let me know what you find out.

Originally Posted by DD1

Looking good, Dan. I read your previous post about going back to school in case the economy tanks. Good idea! Just take it one step at a time. When I decided to go back to school to finish my undergraduate, I thought it would never end.


I actually got a little bit motivated today. Did some minor prep work, then got distracted by checking something on our everyday vehicle, then went back to work on my carburetor. I will post some details on my page. It's not much, but it's a start.

The Topps powder coating looks nice. We went to a home show recently, and I found a local guy that does powder coating for automotive parts. Not sure what, if anything I want powder coated just yet, but I might end up paying him a visit for something.

Thanks D, good to see you getting back to the truck. I haven't had much time to work on mine or get on here too much lately. Wish I had more money, I would have everything powder coated!

Originally Posted by ddubbs

Rides coming along sweet. Wish we had a powder coater in town. When I checked just to get frame blasted. They wanted 400 to 1000. So I couldn't imagine what they want to coat. Anyways like I said SWEET!!!!!
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Thanks man, I remember reading that on your thread. That is crazy pricing but I guess it is not as common waaay up there. Only $125 for the frame and front crossmember blasted down here. I love your trucks

Originally Posted by TchncnDen

Powder coating is sweet. When I first started my truck one of my neighbors from across the street came to check it out. Before he left he said, oh by the way you do know I'm a powdercoater don't you? I did not know that, then he told me just bring anything I want to him and he'll take it in to work and throw it in the pile. I never did take him up on it, partially because I was trying purposely not to make my truck too nice, but a great offer none the less.

Thanks, I prefer the powder but my wallet disagrees sometimes. Sounds like a good deal you have there. I don't want mine to be too nice either, not a show truck just a fun good looking driver. I have a connection for powder coating too but it is only one color "champagne" uh brown. Yuck!




Here are a few pics of my powdered parts. Hopefully I can get some garage time during spring break and get most of this stuff installed. This is the color I picked "anodized aluminum", looks like late model wheel color. a little different than argent rally wheel but close. I like it!

Time for bed...

[67c10rustbuket]

Guess I should get some disk brake backing plates... Kinda overlooked that piece Doh!

[Fattback]

Powder coat looks great

Rob

[oldman3]

Parts look great...Jim

[YBNORML]

Oooooh, I like shiny parts
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[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by Fattback

Powder coat looks great

Rob

Thanks Rob!, Greetings fellow Okie

Originally Posted by oldman3

Parts look great...Jim

Thank you Jim!

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Oooooh, I like shiny parts
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Thanks, me too! Shiny

Updates coming right up, lots of pics

[67c10rustbuket]

Had some axle U bolts made locally at a semi truck parts/repair place. Any locals wanting to know it is Fleetpride 9300 W Reno, Okc. Almost in Yukon. My Iphone lied to me said they were between meridian and macarthur. It is not. Anyway $36 out the door. Bring an old one in for them to duplicate and be done in 5 minutes. made in the USA

[67c10rustbuket]

Installed my Energy suspension trailing arm bushings. I do not like the end piece. It is like one long control arm bushing with a collar that goes over the other side. Well the collar does not fit well because it interferes with the existing bushing shell and you have to squeeze the piss out of it to get them into the trailing arm mount. Waaaah!

[67c10rustbuket]

Anyway..

I installed the trailing arms with new grade 8 hardware.

Painted my Brothers Trucks 5" drop springs, tractor matte black.

Installed 5" rear drop springs with new grade 8 hardware, top and bottom with my modified spring retainers.

Pics pics pics pics

[67c10rustbuket]

More pretty pics

[NewType72]

:drool: WOW!! Those arms look sooooo good with the contrast silver all nice and clean gotta love that! great progress my friend
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[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by NewType72

:drool: WOW!! Those arms look sooooo good with the contrast silver all nice and clean gotta love that! great progress my friend
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Thanks Dylan, I saw a few others with the same color combo on their chassis and thought it looked awesome. I had to do it even though no one will see it when the body is back on. I am sure you are familiar with the disease where I just keep going out in the garage and pulling back the drop cloth to stare at it It looks soooo nice!

Haven't been on much lately, I will check up on you brother.

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Thanks Dylan, I saw a few others with the same color combo on their chassis and thought it looked awesome. I had to do it even though no one will see it when the body is back on. I am sure you are familiar with the disease where I just keep going out in the garage and pulling back the drop cloth to stare at it It looks soooo nice!

Haven't been on much lately, I will check up on you brother.

Definitely cool I always love seeing trucks with chassis accents because it shows how thorough the owners really are on their look. I'm definitely considering more color than black on the underside of my truck whenever it becomes a frame off truck some century and yes I'm familiar I had the same disease when my father was painting my truck last summer

No problem I'm not doing much major at this point on my truck just tinkering getting small things fixed that I've neglected
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[67c10rustbuket]

Ordered some Seymour Cast Blast paint from summit for the u bolts, cross shafts, and exposed part of the ball joints.

After digging my front coils out and realizing how poor they looked I ordered some 1" front drop coils from brothers. On sale of course for $88 Looks like my final stance will be 3.4/5 drop. I really want it LEVEL with 0 rake but I guess we will see how it sits once assembled.

Now if the weather would cooperate I could paint a few little pieces and have a rolling chassis.





Also have a 7 hole cluster in my possession and a 97 S10 speedo on the way for a top secret project

[oldman3]

Chassis looking great...Jim

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Definitely cool I always love seeing trucks with chassis accents because it shows how thorough the owners really are on their look. I'm definitely considering more color than black on the underside of my truck whenever it becomes a frame off truck some century and yes I'm familiar I had the same disease when my father was painting my truck last summer

No problem I'm not doing much major at this point on my truck just tinkering getting small things fixed that I've neglected
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Thanks Dylan, You are doing great!

Originally Posted by oldman3

Chassis looking great...Jim

Thanks Jim




I painted my U bolts and bolted together the rear suspension. It went together well so I threw on some rusty drums and bolted up the rear wheels. I have half a roller now Nevermind the old diff cover and dust.

Pics pics pics everyone loves pics!

[67c10rustbuket]

more pics

[67c10rustbuket]

more again

[67c10rustbuket]

one last lot of pics!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

one last lot of pics!

The silver does give it a contrast affect. Are you going to leave it that way. Just asking. I like it.

[67c10rustbuket]

Post 500 !

Thanks guys! I saw another frame done with a black/silver color scheme and loved it so I did the same. I really like it

Originally Posted by Harpie

Man that looks freaking awesome!!!! Love the silver wishing I had done something besides all black now lol
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by 67ctener

Wow everything looks great. I really like the color contrast
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Thank you!

Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks super, nice job....Jim

Thanks Jim

Originally Posted by mcbassin

very nice progress Dan!

Thanks Mike!

Originally Posted by TchncnDen

It looks great and you always have the best smilies too!

Thanks, lol little Ellie loves the purple ones and the monkey, I prefer the headbang on the wall.

Originally Posted by Zoomin

It really does look good with the contracting colors and Grade 8 hardware. Keep after it Dan!

Sure does, Thanks Steve!

Originally Posted by 67cheby

YEs, great detail work !

Thanks Mike! Peg is looking good but please link it in your sig so I dont have to look so hard to find it

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Dan,

Great job on the frame paint scheme. I'm envious of your attention to detail.
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Thanks Mark, I hope it looks as great as yours someday.

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Wow. That look's cool. I was considering going body color with my trailing arms before switching over to leafs, but that silver is definitely sharp looking. Nice build!

I really think it turned out great, THanks!

Originally Posted by gdavis

The silver does give it a contrast affect. Are you going to leave it that way. Just asking. I like it.

Thanks Gdavis, Yeah all moving parts are powder coated silver. If I were to change anything I would have painted the frame a satin black. Gloss black is a pita!! Congrats on all the work you have done to yours, it looks great!




I will start on the front suspension tomorrow and hopefully get it together by the end of the weekend.

[67c10rustbuket]

The specs so far...

5" rear drop coils from Brothers Trucks
Porterbuilt fully adjustable track bar
20x10 ???? Budnik Famosa. got them used haven't had the bald tires off to measure yet.
275/35/20 currently, look a little too small, I will go with a 295/40/20 when I get the funds.



Ellie wants to help:




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