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Dudewith4x4 · 01-26-2010, 11:51 PM

Id rather just have some 35s or 39s and some wheel spacers.

bikes&bowties · 01-27-2010, 01:49 AM

hummer tires are 16.5 wheels....

ruffrida2005 · 01-27-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bikes&bowties

hummer tires are 16.5 wheels....

I'm sorry your right. I get mixed up a lot. I haven't changed hummer tires in a while I'm so used to 20's with 375-85's on them.

Dudewith4x4 · 01-27-2010, 11:41 PM

Lil update..

Painted my headerssss. Heres the Before and after.

Before:

After painting and sandblasting. I used Krylon grill paint. Looks awesome!

I also got gaskets:

I also wasnt happy with the firewall.. The paint kept bubbling up.. What causes this?
Heres what it looks like atm.

1985-GMC · 01-28-2010, 01:54 AM

The headers look 100% better. With the paint bubbling up right away is probably because of oil. They use "wax & grease remover" to solve this, but for small jobs I usually just wipe down whatever i'm painting with thinner or acetone on a clean rag prior to painting. How did you sand the firewall before painting? Keep up the great work!

Dudewith4x4 · 01-28-2010, 09:31 AM

Thanks. I used 180 grit sand paper.

Chlsnk · 01-28-2010, 09:54 PM

I would try to get at least a whole can of paint on both of those headers and after words and they have cured go over them lightly with a propane torch I have repainted mine twice now and curing them with the torch and using more paint they have held up so much better. Jus my .02

Dudewith4x4 · 01-29-2010, 12:21 AM

Not alot done..

Headers mounted up:

Need a new sparkplug I think?:

jgh64pkup · 01-29-2010, 09:24 AM

yeah maybe a new set

1985-GMC · 01-29-2010, 02:16 PM

Did you put the old header gaskets back in?

jgh64pkup · 01-29-2010, 02:35 PM

no he has new ones
i would have went with stock exhaust manifold gaskets though

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudewith4x4

I also got gaskets:

1985-GMC · 01-29-2010, 02:52 PM

I saw the new ones, but in the picture with the headers back on it looks like the old gaskets.

Dudewith4x4 · 01-29-2010, 05:23 PM

no they are new. A PIA to put them back on though. I got that orange silicone crap everywhere :/

jgh64pkup · 01-29-2010, 05:49 PM

you didnt have to use the silicone with new gaskets

Dudewith4x4 · 01-29-2010, 06:38 PM

Well. I did.

I hate the new spray paint I got. It never turns out good. It just runs off.. It pisses me off.

jgh64pkup · 01-29-2010, 07:50 PM

its not vht is it?

Dudewith4x4 · 01-29-2010, 07:50 PM

Krylon gloss black.

jgh64pkup · 01-29-2010, 07:55 PM

well krylon usually has some good stuff but i dont think any spray can gloss black turns out good
i would go with some semi gloss

bikes&bowties · 01-29-2010, 09:10 PM

I have had good luck with duplicolor rattle can paint... And I like either flat black or satin black. Otherwise it will look like hell usually. And lots of light coats are best...

Dudewith4x4 · 01-30-2010, 12:02 AM

okay. Thanks guys. Tomorrow my nieghbor I bought the truck from is gonna come over and help me put a new clutch kit in. So yeah. Lots of pics tomorrow.

Anyway. I need to do something cool to this bumper. Any suggestions would be REALLY nice.
Heres what it looks like:

Only Idea I have so far. Besides me putting caps on the ends:

Dudewith4x4 · 01-31-2010, 12:07 AM

Did alot of work today.
8 hours of pulling the clutch and **** for the rebuild kit.
Heres what we started with:

Brand new Clutch but the pressure plate was crap. I thought I mise well replace it all while Im in there. I didnt get a pic of the new one but I got a upgrade one with a dif. Pressure plate:

Well I thought sweeet. Almost done. Well then we found the real problem..the freaking clutch fork.

New

Im happy I finally got it all replace but the after we got it in.. It wont start... ****.. Before I left the shop I found 2 Wire(Pos and Neg) That had been freshly cut( proably from the tranny being put back on and it getting smooshed in half..

If anyone has a pic of the starter and the Wires that go to it. That wound be really helpful

Thanks Ross

jgh64pkup · 01-31-2010, 12:58 AM

look at the starter
what color wires are there
or just find the other wires that got smooshed and tie them back together
oh dont start welding on your bumper with those ripped jeans that doesnt work
trust me

Dudewith4x4 · 01-31-2010, 01:22 AM

There is a black and a red so I know they dont go togeather.
On the starter I think there needs to be more.

I have cuaght on fire many times :/

bikes&bowties · 01-31-2010, 01:41 AM

I say ditch the bumper and start looking for a cheap sport bumper. Hell you could even find a rusty one and sandblast it then paint it a nice satin black. Not glossy and not flat... Just an idea and with time could be done on the cheap. I dont like tube bumpers...

BTW cutting torch is the worse for catching on fire

Dudewith4x4 · 01-31-2010, 01:45 AM

Sorry man. I like the bumper lol I like the look on a 4x4 truck. I just need some Ideas to spruce it up. lol

01-26-2010, 11:51 PM	#1
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Id rather just have some 35s or 39s and some wheel spacers. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-27-2010, 01:49 AM	#2
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! hummer tires are 16.5 wheels....

01-27-2010, 11:41 PM	#4
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Lil update.. Painted my headerssss. Heres the Before and after. Before: After painting and sandblasting. I used Krylon grill paint. Looks awesome! I also got gaskets: I also wasnt happy with the firewall.. The paint kept bubbling up.. What causes this? Heres what it looks like atm. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever! Last edited by Dudewith4x4; 01-27-2010 at 11:43 PM.

01-28-2010, 01:54 AM	#5
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! The headers look 100% better. With the paint bubbling up right away is probably because of oil. They use "wax & grease remover" to solve this, but for small jobs I usually just wipe down whatever i'm painting with thinner or acetone on a clean rag prior to painting. How did you sand the firewall before painting? Keep up the great work! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 01-28-2010 at 01:55 AM.

01-28-2010, 09:31 AM	#6
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Thanks. I used 180 grit sand paper. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-28-2010, 09:54 PM	#7
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! I would try to get at least a whole can of paint on both of those headers and after words and they have cured go over them lightly with a propane torch I have repainted mine twice now and curing them with the torch and using more paint they have held up so much better. Jus my .02 __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

01-29-2010, 12:21 AM	#8
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Not alot done.. Headers mounted up: Need a new sparkplug I think?: __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-29-2010, 09:24 AM	#9
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! yeah maybe a new set __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-29-2010, 02:16 PM	#10
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Did you put the old header gaskets back in? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-29-2010, 02:52 PM	#12
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! I saw the new ones, but in the picture with the headers back on it looks like the old gaskets. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-29-2010, 05:23 PM	#13
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! no they are new. A PIA to put them back on though. I got that orange silicone crap everywhere :/ __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-29-2010, 05:49 PM	#14
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! you didnt have to use the silicone with new gaskets __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-29-2010, 06:38 PM	#15
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Well. I did. I hate the new spray paint I got. It never turns out good. It just runs off.. It pisses me off. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-29-2010, 07:50 PM	#16
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! its not vht is it? __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-29-2010, 07:50 PM	#17
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Krylon gloss black. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!



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01-29-2010, 07:55 PM	#18
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! well krylon usually has some good stuff but i dont think any spray can gloss black turns out good i would go with some semi gloss __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-29-2010, 09:10 PM	#19
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! I have had good luck with duplicolor rattle can paint... And I like either flat black or satin black. Otherwise it will look like hell usually. And lots of light coats are best...

01-30-2010, 12:02 AM	#20
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! okay. Thanks guys. Tomorrow my nieghbor I bought the truck from is gonna come over and help me put a new clutch kit in. So yeah. Lots of pics tomorrow. Anyway. I need to do something cool to this bumper. Any suggestions would be REALLY nice. Heres what it looks like: Only Idea I have so far. Besides me putting caps on the ends: __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-31-2010, 12:07 AM	#21
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Did alot of work today. 8 hours of pulling the clutch and ** for the rebuild kit. Heres what we started with: Brand new Clutch but the pressure plate was crap. I thought I mise well replace it all while Im in there. I didnt get a pic of the new one but I got a upgrade one with a dif. Pressure plate: Well I thought sweeet. Almost done. Well then we found the real problem..the freaking clutch fork. New Im happy I finally got it all replace but the after we got it in.. It wont start... .. Before I left the shop I found 2 Wire(Pos and Neg) That had been freshly cut( proably from the tranny being put back on and it getting smooshed in half.. If anyone has a pic of the starter and the Wires that go to it. That wound be really helpful Thanks Ross __________________ Ross** 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-31-2010, 12:58 AM	#22
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! look at the starter what color wires are there or just find the other wires that got smooshed and tie them back together oh dont start welding on your bumper with those ripped jeans that doesnt work trust me __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-31-2010, 01:22 AM	#23
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! There is a black and a red so I know they dont go togeather. On the starter I think there needs to be more. I have cuaght on fire many times :/ __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-31-2010, 01:41 AM	#24
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! I say ditch the bumper and start looking for a cheap sport bumper. Hell you could even find a rusty one and sandblast it then paint it a nice satin black. Not glossy and not flat... Just an idea and with time could be done on the cheap. I dont like tube bumpers... BTW cutting torch is the worse for catching on fire

01-31-2010, 01:45 AM	#25
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: 1980 chevy long bed! Sorry man. I like the bumper lol I like the look on a 4x4 truck. I just need some Ideas to spruce it up. lol __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

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