Project: Gold Rust

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Started with a fairly clean 69 that needed freshening up and in need of a new
Power Plant and modern amenities yet keeping it simple

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We quickly dove right in to get him tore down

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Finally headed in the right direction. Just a mild notch
To keep the ol boy from bottoming out with the
lowered stance...nothing too drastic on this build. All new
rear end componets were replaced except for the gears.

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Some new front end components, new tires and wheels and just like that we have a roller!

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Now on to the drive train. This is a low mileage take out 5.3L/4L60 E
that will be powering this dude, hopefully giving him a much needed pep in his step. . We cleaned, freshened it up with all new seals, gaskets, fluids and new paint to boot.

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Now to get this bad boy tied down and just a little bling.

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We decided to go with a sheet metal high rise intake along with a set of headers and that’s about as drastic as we will get with this build.

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Just to give another look with the intake on with headers. We’re trying to make sure everything flows accordingly.

[dec010974]

damn, that thing looks good. you are definitely headed in the right direction.

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This is 3 inch exhaust....turned up! Hopefully not to loud for the ladies!

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A few more of the chassis before we get on with the cab.

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Almost forgot the fuel cell and towing package. We decided to relocate the tank out back so we could have options for speakers behind the seat. We will tow a crappie boat occasionally thus we planned accordingly.

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On to the cab...he had the typical rust but we took care of that in short order.

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A few more of the cab.

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A shot of the inner rocker gettin replaced and new inner fenders getting fresh paint. The door mirrors are getting faux pattina to flow with the scheme of the truck.

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Ok guys we pondered whether to paint the exterior but found that the original paint cleaned up pretty well. So we decided to lay fresh paint on the roof, clean the “Gold Rust” up a bit and give him a little clear coat to make it pop!

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And on to the bed. Cleaned it up, sprayed some clear and laid a little wood. Next comes the wood stain. Stay tuned

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I think he clear coat really made the difference. The pictures just don’t do it justice...if you like the Patinna look.

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It was time to begin running wires and tying in all of our components and accessories. Vintage air, Dakota digital, etc.

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It’s starting to all come together. More to come shortly.

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Some close up views of sound system that should be cool for cruising.

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A few more of the interior.

[SlowGreen71]

Looks good bud. Who made your kick panel enclosures?

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We decided that the engine bay was a little to loud so we painted the intake and valve covers to match the firewall for a more reserved touch.

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Originally Posted by dec010974

damn, that thing looks good. you are definitely headed in the right direction.

Thanks Bud!