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baggedout81 · 03-04-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shortbed70

My next purchase needs to be a plasma cutter. This old iron doesn't give up without a fight. We smoked two grindrs and I mean smoked trying to get the lowers cut but we finally have them done now I need to save some money and get my front brakes and throw it all togather. Thanks for the comments and help mark. Next time Ill by the "drinks"

I'll hold you 2 that.You know me tho i like that SWEET LIFE GIVING BEER.
Found one of the milwaukee for $55 shipped,gonna have to get it now bawwww.Guess that's what i get for a $15 grinder.Had maybe 2 hrs on it and 2 brushes

shortbed70 · 03-14-2010, 11:45 AM

Well haven't done much on the truck due to money so I got some side jobs done. Heres one that didnt pay very good but it was for a friend of mine and he used that duplicolor laquer stuff. I added some pearl to the clear to help it out some.

scotts62 · 03-14-2010, 09:36 PM

Hey looks good!!

Looks like a familiar picture in my garage

baggedout81 · 03-17-2010, 08:54 PM

Ready to shoot some more paint

shortbed70 · 03-18-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Hey looks good!!

Looks like a familiar picture in my garage

That color looks identical to what I sprayed minus the marble. Looks good.
Mark I'm ready to spray that as soon as I feel better go figure the weather gets nice and my sinuses open up and made my throat raw.

baggedout81 · 03-19-2010, 11:21 AM

Alright

shortbed70 · 03-21-2010, 08:53 PM

heres the rec

[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/smallsc...

ent progress.

[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/smallsc...

scotts62 · 03-21-2010, 11:01 PM

Very cool!

ruffrida2005 · 03-21-2010, 11:48 PM

sweet, what size valves you running?

shortbed70 · 03-22-2010, 03:41 PM

3/8" for the rear and 1/2" for the front. I was screwing around last night and measured lockup and slammed at the back portion of frame by the rollpan and came up with about 11" of lift. Now onto the front...

baggedout81 · 03-24-2010, 07:03 PM

Not bad for a couple of honkeys

shortbed70 · 03-27-2010, 04:55 PM

well got some done bags not in yet but here it is laid out. And got the front fenders painted now I need to get the frame painted and put motor and trans in.

shortbed70 · 03-27-2010, 04:57 PM

last one. All stock suspension parts.

baggedout81 · 03-27-2010, 05:25 PM

See i'm not in any of these pics THIS time.

I sent you more pics also via. email

shortbed70 · 03-27-2010, 05:58 PM

Yea I was going to hang the fenders tonight and maybe put the front clip togather and pull the whole clip off to paint the frame but we'll see

protrash64 · 03-27-2010, 06:30 PM

Looking good s/b70!!!!!!!! Wait 'til you open up the 1/2'' valves on the front...dont stick your tongue out!

shortbed70 · 03-27-2010, 06:55 PM

Thanks pro. I cant wait till I can get the front bags in. Hows your truck comming?

chevroletrestoguy · 03-27-2010, 10:41 PM

Awesome build. I wish my truck's cab looked as good!

Alan's Classic · 03-27-2010, 10:54 PM

Looks like some great progress. Keep it up!!

shortbed70 · 03-28-2010, 01:36 AM

OK well was looking at some other builds and seen someone had their frame painted so I decided to do the same. New drop lowers were installedbut no disc brakes yet but the frame is done.

shortbed70 · 03-28-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Looks like some great progress. Keep it up!!

Thanks alan means alot coming from you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevroletrestoguy

Awesome build. I wish my truck's cab looked as good!

It was alot of work and about 30 hrs of work and still not perfect

baggedout81 · 03-28-2010, 04:45 PM

Oh chit look what i missed.

Now lets put them bags in and run some line

shortbed70 · 03-28-2010, 04:47 PM

I've been trying to send you a pic since yesterday but my phones being an idiot. I'm goin back out to put the wheels on now

protrash64 · 03-28-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shortbed70

Thanks pro. I cant wait till I can get the front bags in. Hows your truck comming?

I'm bogged down in stupid issue land right now. Once I conquer the engine in the 'burb I can get back to sanding the pickup.

shortbed70 · 04-01-2010, 10:41 PM

Well I put the motor and trans in but ran into an issue with motor mounts. But its setting in the hole anyways and I will get pics later tonight and post them just wanted to be a bit of a tease

03-14-2010, 11:45 AM	#227
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well haven't done much on the truck due to money so I got some side jobs done. Heres one that didnt pay very good but it was for a friend of mine and he used that duplicolor laquer stuff. I added some pearl to the clear to help it out some. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-14-2010, 09:36 PM	#228
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03-17-2010, 08:54 PM	#229
baggedout81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: manhattan KS Posts: 87	Re: MY build thread... Ready to shoot some more paint

03-19-2010, 11:21 AM	#231
baggedout81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: manhattan KS Posts: 87	Re: MY build thread... Alright

03-21-2010, 11:01 PM	#233
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: MY build thread... Very cool! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-21-2010, 11:48 PM	#234
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03-22-2010, 03:41 PM	#235
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... 3/8" for the rear and 1/2" for the front. I was screwing around last night and measured lockup and slammed at the back portion of frame by the rollpan and came up with about 11" of lift. Now onto the front... __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-24-2010, 07:03 PM	#236
baggedout81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: manhattan KS Posts: 87	Re: MY build thread... Not bad for a couple of honkeys

03-27-2010, 04:55 PM	#237
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... well got some done bags not in yet but here it is laid out. And got the front fenders painted now I need to get the frame painted and put motor and trans in. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-27-2010, 04:57 PM	#238
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... last one. All stock suspension parts. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274 Last edited by shortbed70; 03-27-2010 at 04:58 PM.

03-27-2010, 05:25 PM	#239
baggedout81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: manhattan KS Posts: 87	Re: MY build thread... See i'm not in any of these pics THIS time. I sent you more pics also via. email

03-27-2010, 05:58 PM	#240
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Yea I was going to hang the fenders tonight and maybe put the front clip togather and pull the whole clip off to paint the frame but we'll see __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-27-2010, 06:30 PM	#241
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: MY build thread... Looking good s/b70!!!!!!!! Wait 'til you open up the 1/2'' valves on the front...dont stick your tongue out! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-27-2010, 06:55 PM	#242
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Thanks pro. I cant wait till I can get the front bags in. Hows your truck comming? __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-27-2010, 10:41 PM	#243
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03-27-2010, 10:54 PM	#244
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: MY build thread... Looks like some great progress. Keep it up!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-28-2010, 01:36 AM	#245
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... OK well was looking at some other builds and seen someone had their frame painted so I decided to do the same. New drop lowers were installedbut no disc brakes yet but the frame is done. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-28-2010, 04:45 PM	#247
baggedout81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: manhattan KS Posts: 87	Re: MY build thread... Oh chit look what i missed. Now lets put them bags in and run some line

03-28-2010, 04:47 PM	#248
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... I've been trying to send you a pic since yesterday but my phones being an idiot. I'm goin back out to put the wheels on now __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

04-01-2010, 10:41 PM	#250
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well I put the motor and trans in but ran into an issue with motor mounts. But its setting in the hole anyways and I will get pics later tonight and post them just wanted to be a bit of a tease __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

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