Project NOT4SLE

[C20-67_N_MO]

WOW!

I just read your entire build thread and it's really taken shape!

Keep up the good work!

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

WOW!

I just read your entire build thread and it's really taken shape!

Keep up the good work!

I didn't realize until you said that how long it's been. I thought he just started this thing last month...........................

[vegaschevy]

Originally Posted by G-Ring

Dude drop me a line if you work that susp on the weekend. I'm on the m-f grind currently but planning to start my SB this spring and could use a refresher...still want to check out that rear susp too. Have you found any good chrome platers in town?

Umm I do not htink there are ANY chrome platers in town. The ones who say they do it ship it to CA, I started on it yesterday and will be finishing it Monday/tues depending on time frames at the powdercoaters

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

WOW!

I just read your entire build thread and it's really taken shape!

Keep up the good work!

thank you Sir

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

I didn't realize until you said that how long it's been. I thought he just started this thing last month...........................

I pretty much did, I had a lot of parts since Sept but have had no itme to even think about getting to it. Today and the next couple days the suspension will be done, then Ill have to do wheels and tires as the 30yr rubber is not holding up well HAHAHAHA. After that it will be sheet metal in the front!

I got a new toy on Friday from my girlfriend!!!
No no no not for the bedroom!!! you guys are dirty!!! This one is MINE all MINE HAHAHA
It took me another quick direction with the build so Ill have updates later tonight. Have been working like crazy the last few days inbetween sleep and work!!

[vegaschevy]

So, disassembling my truck ended up taking longer then anticipated. Everything was SUPER dirty, and baked on nastiness.

Not to mention I came home on Friday and found a box for me in the garage!!!

I quickly assembled it and spent the weekend trying to get everything back in shape.





I bead blasted my control arms, found out grinding the grease off first really speeds things up on getting them to bare metal





I bought some silver caliper paint and painted my calipers after cleaning them off a bit. They will at least look a bit better till I get some nice disc brakes...





Tomorrow I am going to try and get the control arms powder coated and get her all back together by Tuesday or Wednesday.

[G-Ring]

Did you get that at Harbor Frieght? I saw one just like it the other day. How does your compressor hold up with it?

[vegaschevy]

Well, The brown showed up and brought some goodies.

4 big boxes!!!

Eye Candy for truck lovers!

20x8.5 5.25BS
20x10 5.5BS

To bad the valve stems and lug nuts that were suppose to be included in one of the boxes were some how left out! GRRR

[vegaschevy]

Tomorrow my Tires will be here.

BFG G Force KDW

245/40-20 fronts
295/40-20 Rears

I borrowed a couple of pics from Ctrow. These tires and wheels are exactly the same size as I bought.

[vegaschevy]

Got a little more done today before having to call it a night.

tomorrow morning I should be able to get the other side down.

[68GMCCustom]

Nice selection of upgrade parts for your diamond in the rough.
You'll have quite a jewel when your done!

[vegaschevy]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Nice selection of upgrade parts for your diamond in the rough.
You'll have quite a jewel when your done!

It will at least have a built chassis. All new rubber, bushings, suspension, steering, bearings, seals everything.

Not to mention that my 30 yr old tires were so bad they started chunking rubber the day before the tear down. LOL I did not want to buy even cheap tires cause I knew I was headed this route.

[67cheby]

wheels look killer

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by vegaschevy

Well, The brown showed up and brought some goodies.

4 big boxes!!!

Eye Candy for truck lovers!

20x8.5 5.25BS
20x10 5.5BS

To bad the valve stems and lug nuts that were suppose to be included in one of the boxes were some how left out! GRRR

Are these wheels going to have clearance issues on the front center caps? I'm not sure they worked that out yet. I'd put them on without the center caps on the front and see if they will go on afterwards. I know a guy that just bolted his on and it cracked the caps.

Actually I can't remember if you've already addressed this or not.

[butternut1972]

Truck is looking good. i will be there the end of next month, i'm hoping i will see it cruising the strip. nice work!

[vegaschevy]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Are these wheels going to have clearance issues on the front center caps? I'm not sure they worked that out yet. I'd put them on without the center caps on the front and see if they will go on afterwards. I know a guy that just bolted his on and it cracked the caps.

Actually I can't remember if you've already addressed this or not.

As far as I know they have addressed the issue already. Either way I can get it taken care of with no problem.