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whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:23 PM

Here are the before pics...

stripping it.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-11-2008, 03:26 PM

im probably posting in betwen your posts but that truck looked great as it was!! what is the name of that color blue thats the color i want on mine when i get mine done.. i mean started... well you know
welcome to the board

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:27 PM

i went ahead and reworked the stock control arms to lay on the 22's

still need to metal finish em and plate the lower side and i should be done.

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:28 PM

new shoes.

the Z and other stuff.lol

let me know what u guys think.

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:36 PM

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:38 PM

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:38 PM

well here is the money shot!!!

munroe · 01-11-2008, 03:39 PM

what was the colour on the truck before you stripped it down? im still looking for a nice dark blue to paint my 87. truck looks like it will be a killer when its done

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:40 PM

im not done with my front frame horns. i still have to gusset behing them and put in a crossover to keep them from flexing.

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:49 PM

the color is actually royal blue pearl. it is a PPG Chromabase color. and thanks for the replies guys. i have a few more pics to upload here in a second...Also, if this isnt in the right section could a MOD please move it to the correct one. thanks

Darrell

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 03:52 PM

i also added 1 more gusset on the outside to make it look a little better and for a little more strength. i ran out of grinding and flap discs but the welds will get smoothed out tomorrow.

that is where i stand at this time. I will get more pics up as i start to work on it more. Im ordering a tubing bender here in a couple of weeks and also getting new wheels. Im ordering 22x10 and 22x8.5 Intro Pentias for it. i sold the current wheels to a co-worker. Let me know what u guys think. its not too bad for a 19 year old, eh?

munroe · 01-11-2008, 03:53 PM

thanks for the colour info. it looks sharp

cartman · 01-11-2008, 04:57 PM

Very nice fab work! great welds!

chev74 · 01-11-2008, 05:09 PM

nice gussets!! when i first saw them i just wanted to say "GUSSET!!!!!!" and then you already said it...

you doin this in an auto tech class?

killthewabbit · 01-11-2008, 05:22 PM

Nice truck!

SFBD? Short Fleet Bagged um..... Daily?

Rc 415 · 01-11-2008, 05:27 PM

Stock floor body drop... not usually a term I see around these trucks.

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2008, 06:58 PM

Welcome to the forum whytry85. It looks like you are moving along well on your project. Keep us updated as time permits...

whytry85 · 01-11-2008, 07:07 PM

thanks for all the replies guys. i should have some more progress here in a few days. im busy all this weekend but after that its back to the shop. And im doing this in my spare time. I work a full time job to pay the bills and with whatever cash i have leftover gets dumped into this truck. i hoping to be driving it in the next few months. its been out of comission for too long and i miss driving it.

xtreme80 · 01-11-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rc 415

Stock floor body drop... not usually a term I see around these trucks.

No kidding! I'm deep into the mini truckin scene around here and it's used alot there, but most people on here just say they are Z'ing the frame. Even though Z'ing it doesn't get you a true body drop (it's still like 1/8th" off or something), it's enough for most people.

I love the work man! It's gonna look killer when done!

**N2TRUX** · 01-12-2008, 02:46 AM

Z'ing the frame is only half the story here. The SFBD term comes in to play when you lower the body by sectioning the frame.

killthewabbit · 01-12-2008, 04:49 AM

Gotcha

whytry85 · 01-12-2008, 04:51 AM

yeh and u have to body drop these trucks at least 2 inches before the rocker plants. u can almost lay pinch with a Z but i wanted to go lower. so thats why i went the route i did. not too hard but very time consuming...

BaddBusa2005 · 01-12-2008, 04:59 AM

how much for the smoothies?

**N2TRUX** · 01-12-2008, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whytry85

.... not too hard but very time consuming...

I can imagine building the boxing sections of the frame along withh all the welding, welding, and more welding is rather time consuming.

I think you made a wise choice in selling those wheels. I wasn't digging them going with the rest of the truck.

1970pelle · 01-12-2008, 05:38 AM

That is some REALLY nice work.I'm very impressed.Guys your age that are willing to take the time and learn how and do a project like that are few.The pay off is going to be a lot of fun.

01-11-2008, 03:23 PM	#1
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	My SFBD 85 Build-Up Here are the before pics... stripping it. Last edited by whytry85; 07-28-2008 at 11:11 PM.

01-11-2008, 03:26 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up im probably posting in betwen your posts but that truck looked great as it was!! what is the name of that color blue thats the color i want on mine when i get mine done.. i mean started... well you know welcome to the board __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-11-2008, 03:27 PM	#3
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up i went ahead and reworked the stock control arms to lay on the 22's still need to metal finish em and plate the lower side and i should be done.

01-11-2008, 03:28 PM	#4
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up new shoes. the Z and other stuff.lol let me know what u guys think. Last edited by whytry85; 01-11-2008 at 03:29 PM.

01-11-2008, 03:36 PM	#5
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

01-11-2008, 03:38 PM	#6
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

01-11-2008, 03:38 PM	#7
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up well here is the money shot!!!

01-11-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up what was the colour on the truck before you stripped it down? im still looking for a nice dark blue to paint my 87. truck looks like it will be a killer when its done __________________ 87 chev wrangler

01-11-2008, 03:40 PM	#9
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up im not done with my front frame horns. i still have to gusset behing them and put in a crossover to keep them from flexing.

01-11-2008, 03:49 PM	#10
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up the color is actually royal blue pearl. it is a PPG Chromabase color. and thanks for the replies guys. i have a few more pics to upload here in a second...Also, if this isnt in the right section could a MOD please move it to the correct one. thanks Darrell

01-11-2008, 03:52 PM	#11
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up i also added 1 more gusset on the outside to make it look a little better and for a little more strength. i ran out of grinding and flap discs but the welds will get smoothed out tomorrow. that is where i stand at this time. I will get more pics up as i start to work on it more. Im ordering a tubing bender here in a couple of weeks and also getting new wheels. Im ordering 22x10 and 22x8.5 Intro Pentias for it. i sold the current wheels to a co-worker. Let me know what u guys think. its not too bad for a 19 year old, eh?

01-11-2008, 03:53 PM	#12
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up thanks for the colour info. it looks sharp __________________ 87 chev wrangler

01-11-2008, 04:57 PM	#13
cartman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts Posts: 49	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up Very nice fab work! great welds!

01-11-2008, 05:09 PM	#14
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up nice gussets!! when i first saw them i just wanted to say "GUSSET!!!!!!" and then you already said it... you doin this in an auto tech class?

01-11-2008, 05:22 PM	#15
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up Nice truck! SFBD? Short Fleet Bagged um..... Daily?



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01-11-2008, 05:27 PM	#16
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up Stock floor body drop... not usually a term I see around these trucks. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 01-11-2008 at 05:28 PM.

01-11-2008, 06:58 PM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up Welcome to the forum whytry85. It looks like you are moving along well on your project. Keep us updated as time permits... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-11-2008, 07:07 PM	#18
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up thanks for all the replies guys. i should have some more progress here in a few days. im busy all this weekend but after that its back to the shop. And im doing this in my spare time. I work a full time job to pay the bills and with whatever cash i have leftover gets dumped into this truck. i hoping to be driving it in the next few months. its been out of comission for too long and i miss driving it.

01-12-2008, 02:46 AM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up Z'ing the frame is only half the story here. The SFBD term comes in to play when you lower the body by sectioning the frame. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-12-2008, 04:49 AM	#21
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up Gotcha

01-12-2008, 04:51 AM	#22
whytry85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Henderson, Tx Posts: 211	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up yeh and u have to body drop these trucks at least 2 inches before the rocker plants. u can almost lay pinch with a Z but i wanted to go lower. so thats why i went the route i did. not too hard but very time consuming...

01-12-2008, 04:59 AM	#23
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up how much for the smoothies? __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

01-12-2008, 05:38 AM	#25
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up That is some REALLY nice work.I'm very impressed.Guys your age that are willing to take the time and learn how and do a project like that are few.The pay off is going to be a lot of fun.

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