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ChevyDude · 11-17-2007, 02:51 PM

Thanks Yukon! And a lil' more progress with the firewall. Seeing how it's all shaved other than the top channel....I shot a coat of SPI white epoxy...another coat going on in 45 min. SPI flowed perfectly out of my cheapie gun.

Alex

ChevyDude · 11-17-2007, 04:25 PM

How the project was named, LOL. This post should have been at the front but oh well here is how the name came about:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=dishwasher

Lemield · 11-17-2007, 04:37 PM

Alex...

I can't believe Momma let you put those dirty things in there!

ChevyDude · 11-18-2007, 09:07 AM

I just did it. If it was to break...I'll buy another dishwasher....but it didn't break and all was just fine.

Just got to the shop this morning and before I have to go to "real" work...slapped a skim coat of Rage Gold on the firewall.

Frizzle Fry · 11-18-2007, 11:49 AM

Looking sweet man! I just read your frontend rebuild thread (musta missed it before). You did it the way I'd like to. Maybe media blasting for me, but either way CLEAN. Are you gonna let us in on what you top coated those parts with?

6T9GMC · 11-18-2007, 04:13 PM

Looks Good Man. That's Where I Stopped, When I Got To The Firewall. Mine Has Some Rust In The Upper Part Where The Wire Loom Goes Across. That Gold Stuff Is Like Filler? Your Doing A Good Job.

Rokcrln · 11-18-2007, 04:16 PM

Looking good, I just read the entire thread

I got off work early to do a bit of work on my Blazer dash and thanks to you I just wasted a good hour of fabricating

Before you go any farther finish your top rail!!!! You do not to be breathing that epoxy paint as you are welding and filler does not like heat at all! I would go with a simple 90* shave job on the top rail. The 45* did turn out nice but it is alot of welding and shaping and untill you get the hang of it a bit more I would not try it just yet. So what is gator hyde, like a line-X or rino?
Oh and thanks for the mention. It always shocks me when my name pops up in other people's threads.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

ChevyDude · 11-19-2007, 08:16 AM

Hey Kevin. Yes I know, I will stop, and get back to welding and finish the top rail! When comparing GatorHyde against those two It is closer to LNX, but in my honest opinion...Better! GatorHyde has a glossier appearance and more UV protectants in the formula and most important a higher concentration of PolyUrea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Before you go any farther finish your top rail!!!! So what is gator hyde, like a line-X or rino?

ChevyDude · 11-19-2007, 08:20 AM

Rage Gold is a filler or bondo if you like. From what I have read, it is the perferred filler of many fine painters. It starts out gold, but when you add the blue hardener to it...it ends up green. I will work in small areas with it from now on. Seems to be ready to sand in 20 min.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6T9GMC

That Gold Stuff Is Like Filler?

Started capping the channel:

ChevyDude · 11-22-2007, 10:25 AM

Making progress...lots of spot welding and grinding. Still got more spots to fill and more grinding...but I am getting it done! I went with the 90 degree cap and am very happy with the look. 4 bolt big block set to be delivered today!

ChevyDude · 11-27-2007, 10:46 AM

UPDATE:

My online purchased Gen IV 4 bolt Big Block arrived last week, very well packed and bagged. Immediately I took it over to Smith Racing in the same complex as GatorHyde of Denver, they went over the whole block. So into the Hot tank the block went with them thinking it looks OK...but what the heck is under all this silver paint??? Tom Smith owner of Smith Racing, said that it is never a good sign when you see a block all painted silver...What are they hiding??? Lots of RUST that's what. Seller painted the block silver to make it look good in pics online like it had just been blasted. Oh well... out of the hot tank and a day of drying, then it went into his block blasting machine for 8 min., normally he blasts for 2 min...anyway when I saw it yesterday...it looked like a BRAND NEW block....yea!!! No cracks, no problems...says just a little honing of the lifter journals...and Tom Smith says it's ready to build, "what cha wanna do with it".

So....it will be bored .060 over this week. Eagle Kit # ESP-18022 496 Rotating assembly, (118 cc Edelbrock heads = 10.2 to 1 compression)...is somehow finding it's way over to my shop...so into the basement I go to print up some duckets/toadskins to lay down for it, LOL!

Pics of block to follow.

Alex

glock35ipsc · 11-27-2007, 11:12 AM

Wow Alex, ya had me worried for a minute there! I should be down there on the 1st, hopefully that works for you. I'll call you this week to be sure.

Big block -

DANG, I just saw the latest pics of the firewall! That filled channel looks awesome!! You are picking up that welding pretty darn good if you ask me!

ChevyDude · 11-27-2007, 11:27 AM

Ahhh...I watched a PRO shorten and weld my frame all the while retaining everything I saw and the info he gave me from the questions I asked this very special person & PRO welder! "It's all in the settings...ya want that bacon frying sound without burn thru, get you some .023 wire...and just a lil' zap about this long on sheet metal"

Thanks Glock!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

DANG, I just saw the latest pics of the firewall! That filled channel looks awesome!! You are picking up that welding pretty darn good if you ask me!

Frizzle Fry · 11-27-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

So....it will be bored .060 over this week. Eagle Kit # ESP-18022 496 Rotating assembly...is somehow finding it's way over to my shop...
Alex

meathead95 · 11-27-2007, 05:07 PM

with all of the cash your putting into this why not spend 2 or 300 and buy a short frame?

powell72 · 11-27-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathead95

with all of the cash your putting into this why not spend 2 or 300 and buy a short frame?

You can't find them out here, why stall a project for months looking for one when glock's work is top notch.

ChevyDude · 11-27-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathead95

with all of the cash your putting into this why not spend 2 or 300 and buy a short frame?

What's your point??? My frame's no good??? I have a short frame, one I'm really proud of, see below... thanks to Bob/Glock who does awesome work, and my frame numbers match my RUST free, unmolested cab. I looked for over a year for a short 68' that wasn't over priced or over rusted. When I decided that this was NOT going to be a back to stock resto, but more to the like of something wild and cool....it made no difference to me that the frame was to be shortened. Not to mention as Chris said there are very few to NO short frames in CO...that I could find...I looked for over a year. I wanted the cab and frame to be original mates. When Glock and I did the cutting that day, we measured and measured, the frame is within 1/16 to 1/8 of be perfectly straight...just like it was prior to cutting. I believe when I am done NO ONE will care that this truck began life as a Long Girl.

Alex

phantom dually · 11-27-2007, 11:04 PM

Nice build so far! There went a hour. Check my build out someday when you get a minute. There is a link in my sig. I also built a 496 BBC WOO!!

Lemield · 11-28-2007, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

You can't find them out here, why stall a project for months looking for one when glock's work is top notch.

I can vouch for Glock's work too...it's AWESOME! That frame looks great and will work fine. Looking good Alex...

shifty · 11-28-2007, 12:16 PM

where are the block pics?!

ChevyDude · 11-28-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

where are the block pics?!

Block is at Smith Racing being bored .060...I should get it back later this week. I didn't take any pics of it in the rusty state, or after it came out of the blast machine...But I will take some pics when it comes back from boring.

Alex

meathead95 · 11-28-2007, 04:55 PM

slow down bud i didnt mean to ruffle any feathers there. first off i didnt realize glock shortened it. and yes i agree he does top notch work. i just cought the comment where you where having a pro welder shorten the frame and you can pick up short frames for a couple hundred bucks around here. so i just wondered why you would pay someone to shorten it when you could have gotten a short frame just as cheap.

watahyahknow · 11-28-2007, 05:44 PM

interesting read , i'll keep an eye on it since its about he same as i plan to do with my 79 , i keep the 383 though

ChevyDude · 11-28-2007, 07:26 PM

I was being facetious...Glock is the PRO that I was talking about. No worries Meathead. Just can't have anyone bashing my buddy Glocks work!

meathead95 · 11-28-2007, 07:50 PM

wasnt bashing at all buddy. hell i didnt even know you had it shortened already. i just figured with all the money your putting into it if you ever wanted to sell it you would get more if it had a short frame. anywho keep up the good work i really enjoy watching this thread especially the engine as i plan for an injected 540 for my 2wd blazer or an ls2 havent made up my mind yet but i already have the bbc so ill probably go that route.
later

11-17-2007, 02:51 PM	#176
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Thanks Yukon! And a lil' more progress with the firewall. Seeing how it's all shaved other than the top channel....I shot a coat of SPI white epoxy...another coat going on in 45 min. SPI flowed perfectly out of my cheapie gun. Alex Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-17-2007, 04:25 PM	#177
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill How the project was named, LOL. This post should have been at the front but oh well here is how the name came about: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=dishwasher Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 11-18-2007 at 09:09 AM.

11-17-2007, 04:37 PM	#178
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Project OverKill Alex... I can't believe Momma let you put those dirty things in there! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

11-18-2007, 09:07 AM	#179
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill I just did it. If it was to break...I'll buy another dishwasher....but it didn't break and all was just fine. Just got to the shop this morning and before I have to go to "real" work...slapped a skim coat of Rage Gold on the firewall. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 11-18-2007 at 10:30 AM.

11-18-2007, 11:49 AM	#180
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project OverKill Looking sweet man! I just read your frontend rebuild thread (musta missed it before). You did it the way I'd like to. Maybe media blasting for me, but either way CLEAN. Are you gonna let us in on what you top coated those parts with?

11-18-2007, 04:13 PM	#181
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	Re: Project OverKill Looks Good Man. That's Where I Stopped, When I Got To The Firewall. Mine Has Some Rust In The Upper Part Where The Wire Loom Goes Across. That Gold Stuff Is Like Filler? Your Doing A Good Job.

11-18-2007, 04:16 PM	#182
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project OverKill Looking good, I just read the entire thread I got off work early to do a bit of work on my Blazer dash and thanks to you I just wasted a good hour of fabricating Before you go any farther finish your top rail!!!! You do not to be breathing that epoxy paint as you are welding and filler does not like heat at all! I would go with a simple 90* shave job on the top rail. The 45* did turn out nice but it is alot of welding and shaping and untill you get the hang of it a bit more I would not try it just yet. So what is gator hyde, like a line-X or rino? Oh and thanks for the mention. It always shocks me when my name pops up in other people's threads. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-22-2007, 10:25 AM	#185
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Making progress...lots of spot welding and grinding. Still got more spots to fill and more grinding...but I am getting it done! I went with the 90 degree cap and am very happy with the look. 4 bolt big block set to be delivered today! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-27-2007, 10:46 AM	#186
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill UPDATE: My online purchased Gen IV 4 bolt Big Block arrived last week, very well packed and bagged. Immediately I took it over to Smith Racing in the same complex as GatorHyde of Denver, they went over the whole block. So into the Hot tank the block went with them thinking it looks OK...but what the heck is under all this silver paint??? Tom Smith owner of Smith Racing, said that it is never a good sign when you see a block all painted silver...What are they hiding??? Lots of RUST that's what. Seller painted the block silver to make it look good in pics online like it had just been blasted. Oh well... out of the hot tank and a day of drying, then it went into his block blasting machine for 8 min., normally he blasts for 2 min...anyway when I saw it yesterday...it looked like a BRAND NEW block....yea!!! No cracks, no problems...says just a little honing of the lifter journals...and Tom Smith says it's ready to build, "what cha wanna do with it". So....it will be bored .060 over this week. Eagle Kit # ESP-18022 496 Rotating assembly, (118 cc Edelbrock heads = 10.2 to 1 compression)...is somehow finding it's way over to my shop...so into the basement I go to print up some duckets/toadskins to lay down for it, LOL! Pics of block to follow. Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 11-27-2007 at 04:40 PM.

11-27-2007, 11:12 AM	#187
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Project OverKill Wow Alex, ya had me worried for a minute there! I should be down there on the 1st, hopefully that works for you. I'll call you this week to be sure. Big block - DANG, I just saw the latest pics of the firewall! That filled channel looks awesome!! You are picking up that welding pretty darn good if you ask me! __________________ *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 Last edited by glock35ipsc; 11-27-2007 at 11:16 AM.

11-27-2007, 05:07 PM	#190
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Project OverKill with all of the cash your putting into this why not spend 2 or 300 and buy a short frame? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4 Last edited by meathead95; 11-27-2007 at 05:08 PM.

11-27-2007, 11:04 PM	#193
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Re: Project OverKill Nice build so far! There went a hour. Check my build out someday when you get a minute. There is a link in my sig. I also built a 496 BBC WOO!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-28-2007, 12:16 PM	#195
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Project OverKill where are the block pics?! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-28-2007, 04:55 PM	#197
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Project OverKill slow down bud i didnt mean to ruffle any feathers there. first off i didnt realize glock shortened it. and yes i agree he does top notch work. i just cought the comment where you where having a pro welder shorten the frame and you can pick up short frames for a couple hundred bucks around here. so i just wondered why you would pay someone to shorten it when you could have gotten a short frame just as cheap. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-28-2007, 05:44 PM	#198
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project OverKill interesting read , i'll keep an eye on it since its about he same as i plan to do with my 79 , i keep the 383 though __________________ 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



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11-28-2007, 07:26 PM	#199
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill I was being facetious...Glock is the PRO that I was talking about. No worries Meathead. Just can't have anyone bashing my buddy Glocks work! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-28-2007, 07:50 PM	#200
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Project OverKill wasnt bashing at all buddy. hell i didnt even know you had it shortened already. i just figured with all the money your putting into it if you ever wanted to sell it you would get more if it had a short frame. anywho keep up the good work i really enjoy watching this thread especially the engine as i plan for an injected 540 for my 2wd blazer or an ls2 havent made up my mind yet but i already have the bbc so ill probably go that route. later __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

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