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mike nutt · 06-15-2006, 05:47 AM

trucks really looking awesome. love that color,what is it.

BigMike · 06-16-2006, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike nutt

trucks really looking awesome. love that color,what is it.

House of Kolor Tangelo Pearl

Mike

68_GMC · 06-17-2006, 07:21 PM

Wow love your build... Thanks for posting all the pics...
Looks really good..

BigMike · 06-26-2006, 06:44 PM

Okay. This last week I finished the inside of my doors and was able to lay some paint down. I also shot my newly purchased tilt column after tearing it all the way down. (It was a van tilt, so I made all the neccessary modifications). I then cleaned all of the internals, took the bearings apart and cleaned each ball, bought a new tilt sphere, and tore down the blinker assembly to get the 30+ yr of crud out of it. I cleaned off all the contacts, hit it with a scotch pad and sprayed lithium grease on them. I then re-packed all of the bearings and lubed everything down real well with Mobile One Synthetic Grease. Putting it all back together was quite the chore, but she is one tight tilt! There is no play in it at all.

Here are a few pics of what I accomplished.

The Doors:

The Tilt Just After Paint:

The Tilt Assembled, Minus The New Billet Levers That I Should Have Next Week:

Same Picture As Above Except I Have My Evil Guard MinPins Watching Over It

:

Next step is to get some Dynamat to do the while interior with before starting toe wiring, stay tuned for more

Mike

86swb · 07-04-2006, 01:43 PM

Keep us in pictures on your project. You are doing a great job man. Also love that color.

BigMike · 07-07-2006, 03:10 AM

My buddy and I test fitted the tilt today, shortened it about 3 inches while we were at it...Disregard the instrument panel, it was used as a guide to see where we were with shortening it.

Also laid out the B-Quiet sound deadener (a rival of Dynamat). Put it way up under the dash just below the front window, down to the back panel where the fuel tank once was. I will need to get a little more so I can complete the rear panel. It was not too bad until it got real hot during the early afternoon...The stuff gets so soft, like mega sticky peanut butter and hard to handle (it was in the upper 90's). I'll post some pics of the installation as soon as I can clean up a little so you can see it.

Mike

BigMike · 04-29-2007, 01:44 AM

Well, sorry it has taken so long to update pictures. I had lower back surgery 5 months ago today, so things have been put on hold. I decided today that I could not live with myself if I did not shave the firewall and cap the wire gutter. I still have some fill in welding to do but it is nearly done.

Go figure since the firewall was already painted that I'd change my mind

Also, I would NOT recommend doing this with sound deadener already installed, nearly busted into flames more than once.

Mike

krue · 04-29-2007, 02:02 AM

Looks good! What made you change your mind on the firewall?

BigMike · 04-29-2007, 02:25 AM

Rokcrln and the one he did. I wanted to do an angled cap like he did but unfortunately I don't have any metal shears to make precise cuts with. I used my 4 1/2" angle grinder to make a "fairly" straight cut, good enough to do a 90 degree cap & fill. I need to get more metal working tools. I have the ability just don't have the proper tools. I can improvise a lot but it always takes much longer to do without the right tools. I had my shop broken into 10 years ago and had tons of tools stolen, never replaced them all...except for my MIG welder.

I was initially going to run the factory air, but it looks too much like a big samsonite suitcase under the hood. I will go with either a Vintage Air or Old Air, I am leaning towards Old Air.

I have not really done a whole lot to the truck since I bought a 72 Nova for my Son's first car, been doing tons of stuff to it...well, I did before the back surgery anyways. I have done a few things to the Nova in the last couple weeks since I am able to do more now.

Mike

**Palf70Step** · 04-29-2007, 08:28 AM

The fill came out very nice Mike. You and Rokcrln are going to drive me to tearing mine apart to finish it up like that also. Just about the time I think I am done welding on it,.....

**special-K** · 04-29-2007, 08:51 AM

Nice work!I just asked in your "thank you" thread how this beauty was coming along.I hope your back is feeling better(I can relate).

**Hart_Rod** · 04-29-2007, 11:13 AM

Cool!!! Nice to see someone not afraid to grind off some fresh paint. The firewall came out nice. Can't wait to see it done. BTW, what's up with the dog with LAZER green eyes?!

ChevyDude · 04-29-2007, 11:38 AM

Mike, Beautiful color!!! Great job too, can't wait to see it done!

Alex

*72CSTC5* · 04-29-2007, 12:04 PM

Big NUTZ tearing back in to that thing. Oh well, at least when it was all done you wouldn't wonder everyday for the rest of your life, I should have shaved the firewall when I had it apart.

Crank · 04-29-2007, 12:44 PM

I'll be staying tuned, this is gonna be one BADA$$ Build!
Brandon

BigMike · 04-29-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Big NUTZ tearing back in to that thing. Oh well, at least when it was all done you wouldn't wonder everyday for the rest of your life, I should have shaved the firewall when I had it apart.

My EXACT thoughts. If I had not done it I would have never truly been happy with it. If I can just come up with a Z06 engine I'd be happy as a clam....now where did I put those Lottery tickets

Mike

BigMike · 04-29-2007, 08:35 PM

NOOOOOOooooooooo!!!!!

I just lost my DeWalt 4 1/2" angle grinder to the big tool shed in the sky. Grinding away then it sounded like the lock engaged itself, BAM,CRASH!!! I opened it up and it had sheared the drive gear...CRAP! I am lost with out my little DeWalt

. Oh well, time for a new one after 13 long hard years of abuse it was bound to happen. Now work comes to a halt till I get a new one, probably get one next week.

Had to vent...

Mike

bigbluthng · 04-29-2007, 10:21 PM

is that color a 3 stage or two stage? reason i ask is i painted my camaro flame orange pearl but it was a two stage. it has good depth but man your orange is deeep!!! i've been thinking of repainting the camaro tangelo.

kxnomore · 04-29-2007, 10:51 PM

Dude, if I could weld even 1/4 as good as you... What's your secret?

Big D · 04-29-2007, 11:32 PM

I have to say I really like that color too, that would look great on a street rod also.

Where did you get that patch panel for the corner of the door? Here in Illinois thats a common rust area. I have couple of doors like that on a project I'm starting right now.

By the way, your dog is really freaking me out ! Reminds me of the movie 'Pet Cemetery' or was it Cujo?

BigMike · 04-29-2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbluthng

is that color a 3 stage or two stage? reason i ask is i painted my camaro flame orange pearl but it was a two stage. it has good depth but man your orange is deeep!!! i've been thinking of repainting the camaro tangelo.

3 Stage. 1st coat is 2 coats of HoK White Sealer (you can use white base as well), 2nd is 3 coats of HoK Pearl Tangelo, 3rd is 4 coats of PPG clear

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxnomore

Dude, if I could weld even 1/4 as good as you... What's your secret?

No secret, years of practice, and I am only okay at it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big D

Where did you get that patch panel for the corner of the door? Here in Illinois thats a common rust area. I have couple of doors like that on a project I'm starting right now.

I got the panel from Classic Industries in Huntington Beach.

Thanks for all the kind words guys.

Mike

70c10 · 04-30-2007, 07:14 AM

Lookin' good Mike!

ChevyDude · 04-30-2007, 09:13 AM

So the pearl is in the orange Tangelo HOK paint , not added to the clear?

BigSky71 · 04-30-2007, 12:26 PM

I love it! That pearl is incredible!

Spanky_Pete · 04-30-2007, 01:17 PM

Wow, I'm in love with this build. The smoothing on the welds and core support look great.

Glad to see I'm not the only one planning on doing a drop cloth garage paint booth.

06-15-2006, 05:47 AM	#26
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air trucks really looking awesome. love that color,what is it.

06-17-2006, 07:21 PM	#28
68_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 211	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Wow love your build... Thanks for posting all the pics... Looks really good.. __________________

06-26-2006, 06:44 PM	#29
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Okay. This last week I finished the inside of my doors and was able to lay some paint down. I also shot my newly purchased tilt column after tearing it all the way down. (It was a van tilt, so I made all the neccessary modifications). I then cleaned all of the internals, took the bearings apart and cleaned each ball, bought a new tilt sphere, and tore down the blinker assembly to get the 30+ yr of crud out of it. I cleaned off all the contacts, hit it with a scotch pad and sprayed lithium grease on them. I then re-packed all of the bearings and lubed everything down real well with Mobile One Synthetic Grease. Putting it all back together was quite the chore, but she is one tight tilt! There is no play in it at all. Here are a few pics of what I accomplished. The Doors: The Tilt Just After Paint: The Tilt Assembled, Minus The New Billet Levers That I Should Have Next Week: Same Picture As Above Except I Have My Evil Guard MinPins Watching Over It : Next step is to get some Dynamat to do the while interior with before starting toe wiring, stay tuned for more Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 07-08-2007 at 10:07 AM.

07-04-2006, 01:43 PM	#30
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Keep us in pictures on your project. You are doing a great job man. Also love that color. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

07-07-2006, 03:10 AM	#31
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air My buddy and I test fitted the tilt today, shortened it about 3 inches while we were at it...Disregard the instrument panel, it was used as a guide to see where we were with shortening it. Also laid out the B-Quiet sound deadener (a rival of Dynamat). Put it way up under the dash just below the front window, down to the back panel where the fuel tank once was. I will need to get a little more so I can complete the rear panel. It was not too bad until it got real hot during the early afternoon...The stuff gets so soft, like mega sticky peanut butter and hard to handle (it was in the upper 90's). I'll post some pics of the installation as soon as I can clean up a little so you can see it. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

04-29-2007, 01:44 AM	#32
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Well, sorry it has taken so long to update pictures. I had lower back surgery 5 months ago today, so things have been put on hold. I decided today that I could not live with myself if I did not shave the firewall and cap the wire gutter. I still have some fill in welding to do but it is nearly done. Go figure since the firewall was already painted that I'd change my mind Also, I would NOT recommend doing this with sound deadener already installed, nearly busted into flames more than once. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 04-29-2007 at 01:46 AM.

04-29-2007, 02:02 AM	#33
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Looks good! What made you change your mind on the firewall? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-29-2007, 02:25 AM	#34
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Rokcrln and the one he did. I wanted to do an angled cap like he did but unfortunately I don't have any metal shears to make precise cuts with. I used my 4 1/2" angle grinder to make a "fairly" straight cut, good enough to do a 90 degree cap & fill. I need to get more metal working tools. I have the ability just don't have the proper tools. I can improvise a lot but it always takes much longer to do without the right tools. I had my shop broken into 10 years ago and had tons of tools stolen, never replaced them all...except for my MIG welder. I was initially going to run the factory air, but it looks too much like a big samsonite suitcase under the hood. I will go with either a Vintage Air or Old Air, I am leaning towards Old Air. I have not really done a whole lot to the truck since I bought a 72 Nova for my Son's first car, been doing tons of stuff to it...well, I did before the back surgery anyways. I have done a few things to the Nova in the last couple weeks since I am able to do more now. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

04-29-2007, 08:28 AM	#35
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air The fill came out very nice Mike. You and Rokcrln are going to drive me to tearing mine apart to finish it up like that also. Just about the time I think I am done welding on it,..... __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-29-2007, 08:51 AM	#36
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Nice work!I just asked in your "thank you" thread how this beauty was coming along.I hope your back is feeling better(I can relate). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-29-2007 at 08:52 AM. Reason: Spilleng Correkshin

04-29-2007, 11:13 AM	#37
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Cool!!! Nice to see someone not afraid to grind off some fresh paint. The firewall came out nice. Can't wait to see it done. BTW, what's up with the dog with LAZER green eyes?! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-29-2007, 11:38 AM	#38
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Mike, Beautiful color!!! Great job too, can't wait to see it done! Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

04-29-2007, 12:04 PM	#39
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Big NUTZ tearing back in to that thing. Oh well, at least when it was all done you wouldn't wonder everyday for the rest of your life, I should have shaved the firewall when I had it apart.

04-29-2007, 12:44 PM	#40
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air I'll be staying tuned, this is gonna be one BADA$$ Build! Brandon

04-29-2007, 08:35 PM	#42
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air NOOOOOOooooooooo!!!!! I just lost my DeWalt 4 1/2" angle grinder to the big tool shed in the sky. Grinding away then it sounded like the lock engaged itself, BAM,CRASH!!! I opened it up and it had sheared the drive gear...CRAP! I am lost with out my little DeWalt . Oh well, time for a new one after 13 long hard years of abuse it was bound to happen. Now work comes to a halt till I get a new one, probably get one next week. Had to vent... Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 04-30-2007 at 12:07 AM.



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04-29-2007, 10:21 PM	#43
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air is that color a 3 stage or two stage? reason i ask is i painted my camaro flame orange pearl but it was a two stage. it has good depth but man your orange is deeep!!! i've been thinking of repainting the camaro tangelo. __________________

04-29-2007, 10:51 PM	#44
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Dude, if I could weld even 1/4 as good as you... What's your secret?

04-29-2007, 11:32 PM	#45
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air I have to say I really like that color too, that would look great on a street rod also. Where did you get that patch panel for the corner of the door? Here in Illinois thats a common rust area. I have couple of doors like that on a project I'm starting right now. By the way, your dog is really freaking me out ! Reminds me of the movie 'Pet Cemetery' or was it Cujo? __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

04-30-2007, 07:14 AM	#47
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Lookin' good Mike! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-30-2007, 09:13 AM	#48
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air So the pearl is in the orange Tangelo HOK paint , not added to the clear? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

04-30-2007, 12:26 PM	#49
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air I love it! That pearl is incredible! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

04-30-2007, 01:17 PM	#50
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air Wow, I'm in love with this build. The smoothing on the welds and core support look great. Glad to see I'm not the only one planning on doing a drop cloth garage paint booth.

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