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VA72C10 · 05-16-2012, 04:19 PM

That looks so awesome! Congrats and great work!
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es67chevy · 05-16-2012, 04:34 PM

Man, you work fast! Amazing progress in just a few weeks. It looks great with the trim

LakeAnna · 05-16-2012, 05:46 PM

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Awesome Chris! just awesome.

Thanks Mike! I need to take a look at yours... you sprayed the raptor I know.

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Originally Posted by j carter

do u have a pic of the engine?

Only this one for the moment. I see about taking a few tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Beautiful !

NOT LIKE YOURS!!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That looks so awesome! Congrats and great work!
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Man, Come up in your travels and take a look.

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Man, you work fast! Amazing progress in just a few weeks. It looks great with the trim

Thanks, I still have tons to do and the wiring is still on the table.

es67chevy · 05-16-2012, 05:49 PM

Well let me know if you get stuck on the wiring. I learned a lot through wiring mine! Need to keep it somewhat fresh or I'll start forgetting it all!

**67cheby** · 05-16-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Well let me know if you get stuck on the wiring. I learned a lot through wiring mine! Need to keep it somewhat fresh or I'll start forgetting it all!

Does this apply to friends that might live ......CLOSER ? just wondering....i HATE wiring !

es67chevy · 05-16-2012, 05:54 PM

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Does this apply to friends that might live ......CLOSER ? just wondering....i HATE wiring !

Hahaha. Yeah, I think I owe you at least that!

LakeAnna · 05-16-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Well let me know if you get stuck on the wiring. I learned a lot through wiring mine! Need to keep it somewhat fresh or I'll start forgetting it all!

Really the wiring is the part I have been dreading out of all the work on this thing... Looks like I have a buddy near me that MAY come and knock it out for me... I really want to do it myself just because.

Any pointers? I have the American harness for our trucks.. Looks really nice. I cut the firewall the other day and just stared at the box a few minutes.

es67chevy · 05-16-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Really the wiring is the part I have been dreading out of all the work on this thing... Looks like I have a buddy near me that MAY come and knock it out for me... I really want to do it myself just because.

Any pointers? I have the American harness for our trucks.. Looks really nice. I cut the firewall the other day and just stared at the box a few minutes.

Lay it all out on the ground beside your truck and start thinking about where everything goes. Don't cut any wire until you have them all in place and tested. You can go back later and tidy up after you check to make sure things work. From here, it really comes down to individual issues you run into. I had a heck of a time with my back lights. Turned out the taillight housings weren't grounding properly to the truck. Speaking of which, make sure you have plenty of ground. That'll cause you headaches if every part of your truck is not properly grounded.

LakeAnna · 05-17-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Lay it all out on the ground beside your truck and start thinking about where everything goes. Don't cut any wire until you have them all in place and tested. You can go back later and tidy up after you check to make sure things work. From here, it really comes down to individual issues you run into. I had a heck of a time with my back lights. Turned out the taillight housings weren't grounding properly to the truck. Speaking of which, make sure you have plenty of ground. That'll cause you headaches if every part of your truck is not properly grounded.

Eric, It looks like I may end up wiring it...

I may pm you with questions if you don't mind.

I got the window glass and wing windows in today. Great rubber from gmcpauls btw!

The windshield rubber I had from LMC was complete crap so the glass man is getting some from precision on Monday.
Needless to say the windshield is back out waiting on decent rubbers.

**Palf70Step** · 05-16-2012, 05:49 PM

Very Nice!

**67cheby** · 05-16-2012, 05:55 PM

Yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssss!!!!!!!! Winning !

LakeAnna · 05-16-2012, 06:39 PM

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Yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssss!!!!!!!! Winning !

Whatever...

OC 72 · 05-16-2012, 06:00 PM

Vroom Vroom!! Can't wait to see it on the road!

es67chevy · 05-17-2012, 10:37 PM

Will be glad to help!

Sorry for your windshield troubles.

original-71 · 05-17-2012, 10:52 PM

looks like you have nice people to get you going

WORP67 · 05-17-2012, 11:36 PM

Looking good man. You started with better sheet metal than mine has.

Encase I missed it what kind of blaster did you use and what kinda of media?

I am wanting to shave my firewall and blast my engine bay and frame this week/weekend so I can have it all painted and ready to go when I drop the motor in.

LakeAnna · 05-18-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WORP67

Looking good man. You started with better sheet metal than mine has.

Encase I missed it what kind of blaster did you use and what kinda of media?

I am wanting to shave my firewall and blast my engine bay and frame this week/weekend so I can have it all painted and ready to go when I drop the motor in.

For the most part the body was in decent shape.. it did have some hidden crap under all the red paint of course. I replaced all the cab supports like they all need at this age I guess. The worst part was an area on the bed (pics here earlier in the tread) it had a deep gash that was full of filler. Anyway it's all good now.
We have a home built blaster with a 100lbs. pot. I used a 3/16 nozzle or 1/4 with 120-150 average psi @ 22cfm. To do the entire truck I ended up using about 20 bags I guess.

The media not sure of the brand just off hand but it was 80 grit silica mix. The stuff is pretty fine and is black in color. The blaster gives you a great clean surface to start the resto... saved a lot of sanding and cleaning time for sure.

The only thing I did by hand was the hood since it's so thin and already all over the place flimsy.

ryanmctee · 05-23-2012, 12:18 PM

Hey Chris, a little off subject, but where did the bed mat come from? I have been having a hard time finding one for our trucks. The truck is coming out beautiful, keep up the great work!

LakeAnna · 05-23-2012, 06:06 PM

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Hey Chris, a little off subject, but where did the bed mat come from? I have been having a hard time finding one for our trucks. The truck is coming out beautiful, keep up the great work!

Thanks man! I shot the bed floor with the raptor liner 2 medium coats. Stuff works great and is super easy to apply.

ryanmctee · 05-23-2012, 06:49 PM

Wow, it looked like a rubber mat at first. I'm going to use the Raptor product as well, but will also put a rubber mat on the floor. Just trying to find the mat that will fit. Anyways, keep on keepin on! Truck is looking great.

**screaminchevypickup** · 05-17-2012, 11:41 PM

Looks good!!!
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TXPinstriper · 05-18-2012, 12:08 AM

Looks great Chris, if you can't find good windshield gasket try steel rubber products...........

70 shorty · 06-10-2012, 09:21 AM

wow, a SWEET truck going together just 45 minutes from me! Can't believe I've missed this build so far. I used to deliver for FedEx around Lake Anna, and I LOVE that area!. Great work so far.

Pete

**screaminchevypickup** · 07-03-2012, 05:02 AM

Anything new chris???
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mcbassin · 07-23-2012, 10:15 PM

Hey Chris, where you at???
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05-16-2012, 04:19 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! That looks so awesome! Congrats and great work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-16-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Man, you work fast! Amazing progress in just a few weeks. It looks great with the trim __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

05-16-2012, 05:49 PM	#4
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Well let me know if you get stuck on the wiring. I learned a lot through wiring mine! Need to keep it somewhat fresh or I'll start forgetting it all! __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

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05-17-2012, 10:37 PM	#14
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Will be glad to help! Sorry for your windshield troubles. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

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05-17-2012, 11:36 PM	#16
WORP67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russellville AR Posts: 84	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Looking good man. You started with better sheet metal than mine has. Encase I missed it what kind of blaster did you use and what kinda of media? I am wanting to shave my firewall and blast my engine bay and frame this week/weekend so I can have it all painted and ready to go when I drop the motor in.

05-23-2012, 12:18 PM	#18
ryanmctee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gardnerville Nevada Posts: 270	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Hey Chris, a little off subject, but where did the bed mat come from? I have been having a hard time finding one for our trucks. The truck is coming out beautiful, keep up the great work! __________________ Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512620

05-23-2012, 06:49 PM	#20
ryanmctee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gardnerville Nevada Posts: 270	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Wow, it looked like a rubber mat at first. I'm going to use the Raptor product as well, but will also put a rubber mat on the floor. Just trying to find the mat that will fit. Anyways, keep on keepin on! Truck is looking great. __________________ Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512620

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06-10-2012, 09:21 AM	#23
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! wow, a SWEET truck going together just 45 minutes from me! Can't believe I've missed this build so far. I used to deliver for FedEx around Lake Anna, and I LOVE that area!. Great work so far. Pete __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

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