Got the frame painted!!!! (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 10-28-2004, 09:43 PM

OK, progress has officially began!!!! I got the frame, trailing arms, and the rear body mounts painted tonight. Used Nasson chassis black paint. Shoots real easy.

I already have the rear end painted, and the front end touched up. I hope tomorrow night I can get the running gear in place!!!!

Before and after:

meathead95 · 10-28-2004, 10:01 PM

looks good!

silvertonguedevil · 10-28-2004, 10:24 PM

This is gonna be one sweet ride! Keep up the good work.

incoma · 10-28-2004, 10:32 PM

I like the exhaust ports in the cross member.

glock35ipsc · 10-28-2004, 10:38 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone! I've gotta watch myself though, I'm so excited about working on her again that I need to control my posts! I don't want to start new threads like "I got the right rear coil spring installed!" and "Check out this bolt I put in last night!".

Yeah, I'm excited

moneyguru · 10-28-2004, 10:51 PM

I rolled mine around Tuesday, does that count? LOL

Seriously, finally got the garage space rebuilt so I could get my truck out of the bodyshop into the garage. Now I can get to work putting everything together!

Pics look great, keep up the good work and have fun!

glock35ipsc · 10-28-2004, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by moneyguru

I rolled mine around Tuesday, does that count? LOL

Seriously, finally got the garage space rebuilt so I could get my truck out of the bodyshop into the garage. Now I can get to work putting everything together!

Pics look great, keep up the good work and have fun!

You bet it counts!! Congrats! Mine hasen't rolled since May, so I am making good time on getting her back together.

68w/sbc406 · 10-28-2004, 11:41 PM

looks good man just keep this post over flowing with new pictures

ChevyDude · 10-29-2004, 12:12 AM

Looking good!!! Keep posting pics!

glock35ipsc · 10-30-2004, 11:47 AM

Got the rolling chassis assembled last night. Front end, rear end, and tranny crossmember. I have a little touch-up painting of the front crossmember near the upper control arm mounting area, and paint the drop spindles (I forgot to do that the first time around!). A little dirty in there from sitting all summer. Should have the new wheels for the rear by the end of next week. Then I will rebuild the rear end (now that all the parts showed up) and get the new cover on it, new brake lines, and run a new fuel line to the rear.

silvertonguedevil · 10-30-2004, 11:54 AM

Is it going to be lowered? What did you use for suspension? Looks awesome!!

ChevyDude · 10-30-2004, 11:54 AM

Really nice man!!! I feel your joy!!! Keep up the good work!!!

*Randy70C-10* · 10-30-2004, 12:07 PM

Coming along nicely, keep posting pics!

glock35ipsc · 10-30-2004, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

Is it going to be lowered? What did you use for suspension? Looks awesome!!

When I first rebuilt the truck, when it was a LWB, it was lowered 2.5" in the front (ECE spindles), and a total of 4.5"" in the rear (3" ECE springs and 1.5" lowering blocks). I am going to wait and see how it sets as a SWB. I might replace the stock heigth springs in the front with 1.5" lowering springs for a total of 4", and replace the rears with 5" springs then play with blocks to get it right where I want it.

I had also rebuilt the front end with new ball joints, control arm bushings and shafts, spindles, rotors and calipers, and added a sway bar. Everything but the tie rods because there was almost no play in them. But at this point, I am gonna replace them too. Just as well! The rear end will get new axle bearings and seals, and all new brake components. The rear trailing arms were reinforced and new bushing installed. Plus I replaced the adjustable trac-bar with ECE's Super Trac-bar, the longer one.

Kinda sucks, the current lowering springs only have about 200 miles on them! Someone is gonna get a good deal on lowering springs if I change them out!

Thanks for the great comments! Feels great to get back to work on this truck after letting it sit all summer.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-30-2004, 01:02 PM

Nice looking progress photo's ... sURE WISH i HAD A SHOP LIKE THAT ....

68w/sbc406 · 10-30-2004, 01:17 PM

looks good. what tranny is goin in that? tranny cross member looks home made almost.

glock35ipsc · 10-30-2004, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

looks good. what tranny is goin in that? tranny cross member looks home made almost.

TH-350. The cross member is from ECE. Had I know the measurements or at least the general configuration, I could have easily made one. But the price wasn't bad, and other than a little trimming to fit around the welds from shortening the frame. it slipped right in. Nice quality peice, and the exhaust will run over the top of it.

Swbman · 10-30-2004, 10:17 PM

Awesome, looking shop and project....Way to do it..

roj2323 · 10-30-2004, 11:30 PM

ok whats with the rear trailing arm crossmember and the exaust holes. is this an ECE rivited into the frame or did you mod it? if you modified it how did you go about it? i smell a new faq topic.

thanks,
ondrew

glock35ipsc · 10-31-2004, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roj2323

ok whats with the rear trailing arm crossmember and the exaust holes. is this an ECE rivited into the frame or did you mod it? if you modified it how did you go about it? i smell a new faq topic.

thanks,
ondrew

I cut some discs out of 1/4" plate that are 3 1/2" I.D., then cleaned them up on the lathe. I used them as a guide for where I wanted to cut. Then I tacked the discs in place, then use the plasma cutter to cut the holes. I then finished welding them in place.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-31-2004, 06:27 AM

JUST CURIOUS, WHAT SIZE IS YOUR SHOP

glock35ipsc · 10-31-2004, 11:47 AM

It's 30' x 40' with 10' walls. My only regret was that I didn't go with 14' walls or taller so that I could put in a lift.

Ice68 · 11-01-2004, 12:23 AM

Quote:

the current lowering springs only have about 200 miles on them! Someone is gonna get a good deal on lowering springs if I change them out!

Looks great! Keep posting the updates!

Also, I might be interested in the lowered springs if you change them out.
Thanks,
Leroy

glock35ipsc · 11-01-2004, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice68

Looks great! Keep posting the updates!

Also, I might be interested in the lowered springs if you change them out.
Thanks,
Leroy

Thanks Leroy! I'll keep you in mind if I swap them out.

Joe67 · 11-01-2004, 09:24 AM

Nice progress on the truck

10-28-2004, 09:43 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Got the frame painted!!!! (pics) OK, progress has officially began!!!! I got the frame, trailing arms, and the rear body mounts painted tonight. Used Nasson chassis black paint. Shoots real easy. I already have the rear end painted, and the front end touched up. I hope tomorrow night I can get the running gear in place!!!! Before and after: Attached Images __________________ *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

10-28-2004, 10:01 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	looks good! __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-28-2004, 10:24 PM	#3
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	This is gonna be one sweet ride! Keep up the good work. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

10-28-2004, 10:38 PM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Thanks for the comments everyone! I've gotta watch myself though, I'm so excited about working on her again that I need to control my posts! I don't want to start new threads like "I got the right rear coil spring installed!" and "Check out this bolt I put in last night!". Yeah, I'm excited __________________ *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

10-28-2004, 10:51 PM	#6
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	I rolled mine around Tuesday, does that count? LOL Seriously, finally got the garage space rebuilt so I could get my truck out of the bodyshop into the garage. Now I can get to work putting everything together! Pics look great, keep up the good work and have fun! __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

10-28-2004, 10:32 PM	#4
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	I like the exhaust ports in the cross member.

10-28-2004, 11:41 PM	#8
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	looks good man just keep this post over flowing with new pictures __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-29-2004, 12:12 AM	#9
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Looking good!!! Keep posting pics! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

10-30-2004, 11:47 AM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	More pics!! Got the rolling chassis assembled last night. Front end, rear end, and tranny crossmember. I have a little touch-up painting of the front crossmember near the upper control arm mounting area, and paint the drop spindles (I forgot to do that the first time around!). A little dirty in there from sitting all summer. Should have the new wheels for the rear by the end of next week. Then I will rebuild the rear end (now that all the parts showed up) and get the new cover on it, new brake lines, and run a new fuel line to the rear. Attached Images __________________ *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

10-30-2004, 11:54 AM	#11
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Is it going to be lowered? What did you use for suspension? Looks awesome!! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

10-30-2004, 12:07 PM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Coming along nicely, keep posting pics!

10-30-2004, 01:02 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Nice looking progress photo's ... sURE WISH i HAD A SHOP LIKE THAT .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-30-2004, 01:17 PM	#16
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	looks good. what tranny is goin in that? tranny cross member looks home made almost. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-30-2004, 10:17 PM	#18
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Awesome, looking shop and project....Way to do it.. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

10-30-2004, 11:30 PM	#19
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	ok whats with the rear trailing arm crossmember and the exaust holes. is this an ECE rivited into the frame or did you mod it? if you modified it how did you go about it? i smell a new faq topic. thanks, ondrew



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10-31-2004, 06:27 AM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	JUST CURIOUS, WHAT SIZE IS YOUR SHOP __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-31-2004, 11:47 AM	#22
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	It's 30' x 40' with 10' walls. My only regret was that I didn't go with 14' walls or taller so that I could put in a lift. __________________ *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

11-01-2004, 09:24 AM	#25
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Nice progress on the truck __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

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