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creepdogg · 10-04-2011, 01:11 PM

I just got off the phone with Napa, they sell Dana Spicer brands, he tells me that their ball joints use polyurethane and not rubber, did some googling and it would appear that a lot of folks out there do like their products and swear by them. I think I may just roll with them.

creepdogg · 10-04-2011, 02:34 PM

Test panel

creepdogg · 10-05-2011, 01:11 PM

Sold my rolling chassis today

Just have to deliver it to the guy. And I have someone coming to look at the cab later today too

Yay, powder money!

71Sleeper · 10-05-2011, 02:34 PM

Congrats! Lets see some powder.....

creepdogg · 10-06-2011, 11:11 AM

Bidding on a Posi Unit today, hopefully I can get it for a decent price, then just sell the open carrier from the donor truck's rear end

On a ****tier side note, my new 300 dollar Canon Camera has come up missing since last weekend at my shop, so no more high res pics

I'm super bummed, I don't even want to believe someone I work with would take it, but it sure as hell didn't walk away!

creepdogg · 10-06-2011, 12:20 PM

New Trailing Arms!!!!

**67cheby** · 10-06-2011, 12:23 PM

Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

creepdogg · 10-06-2011, 12:26 PM

Too bad I just cut my damn finger wide open on one of em

and last week smashed a thumb bout took off my knuckle with one of the control arms, just unboxing, good thing I dont use power tools on my build!

heeroyue2002 · 10-06-2011, 01:26 PM

wheres the battle wound pix

**67cheby** · 10-06-2011, 01:27 PM

"good thing i dont use powertools" LOL......now thats funny

creepdogg · 10-06-2011, 01:31 PM

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"good thing i dont use powertools" LOL......now thats funny

HeHe, yeah someday I think I am a comedian, sorry no bloody pics. Thems are top secret ! LOL

creepdogg · 10-06-2011, 04:04 PM

I won the auction on that Posi Unit! Woot, snagged it for 177.50, not too bad, I saw an open carrier go for like 210 earlier this week.

creepdogg · 10-07-2011, 01:40 PM

Getting ready to weld up the bag plates !

Rochlow · 10-07-2011, 05:32 PM

If you weld that bag plate on it going to be a real pita to get to the upper bag bolts and air fitting..
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creepdogg · 10-07-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

If you weld that bag plate on it going to be a real pita to get to the upper bag bolts and air fitting..
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Too late!!!!! Yeah I know, I talked with Nate about it already, I have small arms, I will get it handled. Tks for the heads up though.

VA72C10 · 10-07-2011, 06:37 PM

It's one of those "if it were easy ... everyone would do it" things...

creepdogg · 10-07-2011, 06:40 PM

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It's one of those "if it were easy ... everyone would do it" things...

The welder was sitting there and its all getting powder coated , just made sense I guess. Cleaner look.
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VA72C10 · 10-07-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by creepdogg

The welder was sitting there and its all getting powder coated , just made sense I guess. Cleaner look.
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Exactly!

When I did my first build I completed the bagged chassis with the plates....after they were installed I really wished I'd welded them vs bolted...but at that point all the paint was done...

creepdogg · 10-07-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Exactly!

When I did my first build I completed the bagged chassis with the plates....after they were installed I really wishedd welded them vs bolted...but at that point all the paint was done...

Really wished I could have afforded that mild drop member, but its still going to be some pimp ****.
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b&a72 · 10-08-2011, 05:20 AM

Is that a custom or factory blue?
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creepdogg · 10-08-2011, 08:24 AM

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Is that a custom or factory blue?
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Factory gm color. From the G8
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creepdogg · 10-10-2011, 08:53 AM

Plates welded up, and had to do some repairs to the frame prior to getting it over to the powder coater. I was trying so hard to get all the parts grinded up and ready to go I forgot to take photos, oh and the fact that my camera is still missing http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...cons/icon8.gif

I got everything loaded up Sat afternoon and dropped it off @ the powder coater. Supposed to have it back in 7-10 business days. I decided to go with a satin black on the frame and charcoal metallic on the bolt on's.

creepdogg · 10-10-2011, 04:07 PM

So anyone have many parts powdered before?

I'm on the fence between Anthracite and Auto Charcoal Metallic, my guy didn't have a chip of both so I cant compare directly, I have had parts done about 7 years ago in anthracite on my car I sold.

Anyone have any thoughts?

VA72C10 · 10-10-2011, 04:34 PM

Looking good. I never have the money for powder---expensive around here

I do two tone silver and black paint a lot on frames though....think it looks clean and nicely detailed.

creepdogg · 10-10-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good. I never have the money for powder---expensive around here

I do two tone silver and black paint a lot on frames though....think it looks clean and nicely detailed.

Yeah I just done know if one is lighter or darker than the other, and or if one is more metallic. I bet it really doesn't matter, he will have to order either one in anyhow.

10-04-2011, 01:11 PM	#276
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" I just got off the phone with Napa, they sell Dana Spicer brands, he tells me that their ball joints use polyurethane and not rubber, did some googling and it would appear that a lot of folks out there do like their products and swear by them. I think I may just roll with them.

10-04-2011, 02:34 PM	#277
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Test panel Attached Images

10-05-2011, 01:11 PM	#278
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Sold my rolling chassis today Just have to deliver it to the guy. And I have someone coming to look at the cab later today too Yay, powder money!

10-05-2011, 02:34 PM	#279
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Congrats! Lets see some powder..... __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-06-2011, 11:11 AM	#280
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Bidding on a Posi Unit today, hopefully I can get it for a decent price, then just sell the open carrier from the donor truck's rear end On a ****tier side note, my new 300 dollar Canon Camera has come up missing since last weekend at my shop, so no more high res pics I'm super bummed, I don't even want to believe someone I work with would take it, but it sure as hell didn't walk away!

10-06-2011, 12:20 PM	#281
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" New Trailing Arms!!!! Attached Images

10-06-2011, 12:23 PM	#282
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-06-2011, 12:26 PM	#283
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Too bad I just cut my damn finger wide open on one of em and last week smashed a thumb bout took off my knuckle with one of the control arms, just unboxing, good thing I dont use power tools on my build!

10-06-2011, 01:26 PM	#284
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Project: "Home Grown" wheres the battle wound pix __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

10-06-2011, 01:27 PM	#285
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: "Home Grown" "good thing i dont use powertools" LOL......now thats funny __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-06-2011, 04:04 PM	#287
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" I won the auction on that Posi Unit! Woot, snagged it for 177.50, not too bad, I saw an open carrier go for like 210 earlier this week.

10-07-2011, 01:40 PM	#288
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Getting ready to weld up the bag plates ! Attached Images

10-07-2011, 05:32 PM	#289
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project: "Home Grown" If you weld that bag plate on it going to be a real pita to get to the upper bag bolts and air fitting.. Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2011, 06:37 PM	#291
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project: "Home Grown" It's one of those "if it were easy ... everyone would do it" things... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-08-2011, 05:20 AM	#295
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Is that a custom or factory blue? Posted via Mobile Device



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10-10-2011, 08:53 AM	#297
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Plates welded up, and had to do some repairs to the frame prior to getting it over to the powder coater. I was trying so hard to get all the parts grinded up and ready to go I forgot to take photos, oh and the fact that my camera is still missing http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...cons/icon8.gif I got everything loaded up Sat afternoon and dropped it off @ the powder coater. Supposed to have it back in 7-10 business days. I decided to go with a satin black on the frame and charcoal metallic on the bolt on's. Attached Images

10-10-2011, 04:07 PM	#298
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" So anyone have many parts powdered before? I'm on the fence between Anthracite and Auto Charcoal Metallic, my guy didn't have a chip of both so I cant compare directly, I have had parts done about 7 years ago in anthracite on my car I sold. Anyone have any thoughts?

10-10-2011, 04:34 PM	#299
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Looking good. I never have the money for powder---expensive around here I do two tone silver and black paint a lot on frames though....think it looks clean and nicely detailed. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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