Project...praise the lowered

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by ben1355

did you have to order wheel with a certain backspace to get it to work or did everything go together ok with certain mods. Always wanted to put my 73 on a newer frame just curious

to be honest the wheels came off a toyota.before that from a gmc canyon.so it was just luck it worked out.i can get the back spacing for you if you want.

[(joey)]

quick update.last box side ready for primer.hood almost ready.rad support mounts are fabbed and ready to be welded to the frame,rad support is now modified to run my wires/lines/power steering cooler and mounts for the over flow are in place.also primed and painted the rad support,inner fenders top and bottom.front clip is ready to go in place for good.im slowing picking the list off one job at a time.its getting smaller by the day.

[Last_Paladin]

Originally Posted by (joey)

i was going to do something with the glove box but the dash was taking way longer then what i wanted.i will do the glove box during round 2 when i go through and change and mod stuff i missed in a couple years.

I certainly understand that.

[(joey)]

still at it.the last little while i extended the wiring harness for the head lights,blinkers,driving light and sensors..so i could run the last of the wiring into the fire wall.got the block mounted to the main panel.then started to hook the 67 headlights up to the newer wiring harness.i got the rad support and inner fenders mounted for the last time.over flow bucket and rad in place and hooked up.power steering cooler now mounted in place,brackets made for the billet grill,inner roof and wind shield post painted with speckle paint.looks great in person.i ran into a bit of a problem with my dome light.the lense is nowhere to be found.so as a quick solution i did some hacking and made the dome light from the new sierra fit in its place.looks slick.also i have a new electric fan on order.im sure im forgetting more but thats it for now.

[VA72C10]

The speckle paint is a cool idea...and the dome light looks like it fits well!

[tantrumpipeline]

lookin good, looks really clean and the dome light is a subtle upgrade

[72chevyfleet]

read most of the pages and looked at all the pictures you have one very nice and i mean very nice most likely the cleanest truck i have seen so far great job on the truck i am definately sticking around for this one

[(joey)]

the speckle paint gave it a nice finished look.laid down a black base then it only took one can to cover.the dome light might have taken 10 mins tops.all i did was trimmed about 1/4 inch on the top and bottom of the opening then notched out both ends for the mounting tabs.it was quite easy.

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by 72chevyfleet

read most of the pages and looked at all the pictures you have one very nice and i mean very nice most likely the cleanest truck i have seen so far great job on the truck i am definately sticking around for this one

thanks buddy.the build slowed down a little bit but i update usually a couple times a week.stick around

[slick copper]

The speckle paint looks awesome! In the pics, it almost looks like felt or carpet! I may have to steal your idea! Keep up the good work!

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by slick copper

The speckle paint looks awesome! In the pics, it almost looks like felt or carpet! I may have to steal your idea! Keep up the good work!

thanks MR,im happy with the way it looks.much better in person too.

[(joey)]

i got a little more done this weekend.rear bag mounts completely welded,c notches completely welded,and all the suspension stuff in the rear painted with box liner.then i got the rear bags hooked up,pan hard bar installed,made a cool large grommet for the firewall where the front clip wiring goes through.and tonight i was able to get my wheels on,hook up the valves and made the whole truck go up and down a few times.good to finally be at that stage.because i had to raise the body up a little more then what i planned,it doesnt quite sit on the rockers but its pretty close

[jcaugmented]

looks good man. What made you raise your body from where you wanted it? Any pics of the rear section?

[(joey)]

im back in action.after so many things holding me back from working on the ol girl i finally got some things done.hood is now in high build ready to be blocked,today i painted the drive shaft,installed new u joints and installed the shaft,installed all new emergency brake cables,e brake shoes,axle brake lines,rear calipers with pads,rear rotors,front rotors,and front calipers with pads.in the end the hand brake worked out perfect.i should have some pics tomorrow.

[slick copper]

Progress! Good. I was getting ready to go through withdrawels! Pics are always good on here!

[raull]

that truck had a lot of rust and you brought it back to life , one word for you bud,
!!!! amazing !!!!

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Progress! Good. I was getting ready to go through withdrawels! Pics are always good on here!

hahaha.i have heard from a few friends and relatives with the same problem.i hope to get a little more work done in the next few weeks.

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by raull

that truck had a lot of rust and you brought it back to life , one word for you bud,
!!!! amazing !!!!

thanks raull.the amount of work almost mead me crazy...er.but its paying off now.

[(joey)]

no pics today guys.i just spent from lunch time until dark trying to bleed the stupid f*#^in abs brake system.man its frustrating.im to the point now of just ditching the abs unit.i can pressure the rear brakes for bleeding but cant get any pressure for the fronts.i tried everything.i think its losing pressure inside the abs unit.any one have any ideas? keep in mind the system is from the 01 sierra i used a a donor truck.and it was completely drained for sand blasting and paint.also all new lines.any one?

[98crewcab]

sorry bro, no clue, but now i know I am ditching the abs I was going to use.......

[slick copper]

Maybe a new ABS unit? Have you tried backwards bleeding the system?

[blue_69]

i have had this happen before with gm abs brakes. Usually i open all the bleeders and leave the cap off the master cylinder for 30 minutes to an hour. Keep an eye on it so it does not run out of fluid. After that i close everything up and have someone pump the brake real slow and steady until there is some pedal the bleed each wheel normally just pump the brake slow each time. If you push the pedal fast or there is a bubble in the abs block it closes a valve in the abs block.

[Puglia10]

wow! just found this and read through the entire thing, what an awesome build! keep it up man, its incredible!

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by Puglia10

wow! just found this and read through the entire thing, what an awesome build! keep it up man, its incredible!

thank you.its getting closer to the end of my first stage but i will always be changing things so the updates will never end

[(joey)]

so i guess i need a GM scan tool to bleed the abs.so for now i just went with a t fitting for the front brakes.it was enough to get the truck into the car shelter i bought.i have been really busy the last little while so didnt get a whole lot done.but i do have the pics i promised a while ago.