1978 GMC Build!

[budget78gmc]

So this happened today

[rusty76]

Where did you get the sheet metal at? Mostly the doors. I need better doors but I've heard some bad things about replacement doors though. Any door is probably better than mine right now....lol.

[budget78gmc]

LKQ Corporation,Inc. they have a warehouse in wichita which is only 40 minutes from me so no shipping. I got both doors, hood, and both fenders for $915 and some change. Not to bad of a deal.

[rusty76]

Thanks. We have one not far from me. Prices are pretty cheap really.

[JRANGER]

i could of hooked you up with fenders. TN isnt far

[budget78gmc]

well guys its been a while. Switched jobs after 10 years. Been driving the truck for the last few months. Built a flat bed and stained it. It goes to a buddies of mine to get floor pans,inner and outer rockers, cab corners and all new floor braces replaced mid June. here is some pictures. For the time being im gonna roll with the flat bed and do the rat rod look.

[1979-square-body]

Right on!!! I dig the look!!!

[rusty76]

Neat dude

[budget78gmc]

Well truck is at a buddies house having all the rust repair done to the cab. We are pulling cab from the frame so I can redo the frame and clean up the engine. Will post pictures as I can.

[rusty76]

That is great. Keep us updated.

[budget78gmc]

So this happened today.

[budget78gmc]

Couple more

[77K10Silverado]

Dang! How did you pluck that cab off? Was it difficult with the steering column and all the wiring/brake stuff?

[budget78gmc]

brake booster was removed. the wiring was all unhooked. it took 3 of us and a trailer to get it off and in his garage. will take more people when we put it back on because it will all be painted at that time.

[rusty76]

Hard to drive like that...lol.

[JRANGER]

haha thats awesome

[budget78gmc]

Bought my paint today. Got it from a place called The Coating Store. If you have the chance to look at them they sell complete kits for far less then most places. Its called Grabber Orange. I chose the low gloss for the look i'm going for. Total cost $161.00 delivered. This includes reducer and activator. http://shop.thecoatingstore.com/main.sc

[tinydb84]

Let me know how you like that paint. I was looking at it to paint some stuff. I dont know if that will be enough paint for you though.

[budget78gmc]

its 1.5 gallons when mixed. With not having a bed on it I should have plenty. The paint gets great reviews so I thought with this being a budget build it was the right price.

[tinydb84]

Missed the no bed part. Yeah you'll be good. I like their light blues and mint colors. Post a lot of pics and review if you don't mind!

[budget78gmc]

Will do man. I just flipped through your build. Have to say you are braver then me. I really need to take some welding classes so I can be more comfortable with my welding skills.

[tinydb84]

Yeah. My build kinda spiraled out of control. I was going to have a shop do the major fab work then I decided to buy tools and learn to do it myself. I am going to take a welding class in the fall to learn tig next.

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by budget78gmc

Bought my paint today. Got it from a place called The Coating Store. If you have the chance to look at them they sell complete kits for far less then most places. Its called Grabber Orange. I chose the low gloss for the look i'm going for. Total cost $161.00 delivered. This includes reducer and activator. http://shop.thecoatingstore.com/main.sc

Very cool, i may have to give their paint a try for that price. Way cheaper then HotRodFlatz

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Yeah. My build kinda spiraled out of control. I was going to have a shop do the major fab work then I decided to buy tools and learn to do it myself. I am going to take a welding class in the fall to learn tig next.

LOL, exactly how mine went. I actually had my buddy weld in the floors but after that i bought a welder and went crazy

[rusty76]

Keep us posted

[budget78gmc]

First panel painted. Its gonna be a bright one. Looks better in person.