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SCOTI · 02-13-2012, 08:59 AM

How much is the rear end up into the frame in this pic (or is it)?

OLDIRON69 · 02-13-2012, 09:01 AM

Is the sign for sale?

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

How much is the rear end up into the frame in this pic (or is it)?

It's not. It's alittle lower in the rear than the front.
Just reread your post. As it is in the pic it's about a 1" maybe 2" from the frame.

SCOTI · 02-13-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

.... As it is in the pic it's about a 1" maybe 2" from the frame.

Looks like the tire is tucked about 1-1.5" as well?

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looks like the tire is tucked about 1-1.5" as well?

Yea they are but it still has i believe 235/85/16 tires on the back. I was planning on going with a little shorter tire. Maybe 235-75-16 on the rear and 235-70-16 or something close on the front. The front only has 2-3" between the wheel wells and the tire now with 235-75-16 on it and i want to keep the wheel wells if possible.

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

Is the sign for sale?

I doubt it.

SCOTI · 02-13-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

Yea they are but it still has i believe 235/85/16 tires on the back. I was planning on going with a little shorter tire. Maybe 235-75-16 on the rear and 235-70-16 or something close on the front. The front only has 2-3" between the wheel wells and the tire now with 235-75-16 on it and i want to keep the wheel wells if possible.

Your front drop was the springs only right?

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Your front drop was the springs only right?

I went with 3" spindles also.
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Devillusion · 02-13-2012, 04:01 PM

You used a blazer tank? or burban? any pics of that process?

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Devillusion

You used a blazer tank? or burban? any pics of that process?

It's a suburban tank, 31 gallon. Look on page 6 there's a few pics. I took the spare crossmember and moved it to the front and cut out the rear bracket on the fraame and flipped it over, then added a piece of angle at the front to bolt the straps too.

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 08:37 PM

Gold base is down, i'll get it wrapped for the orange in about 30 minutes. Should have it all shot by about 9pm. More pics later.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 08:49 PM

Nice work! Are you haveing decent weather down there?

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work! Are you haveing decent weather down there?

Thanks. weather has been nice, compared to last year.

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 11:24 PM

I got the doors shot tonight, they turned out the best that i have shot so far.
Now all i like is the hood and tailgate!

rs72z · 02-13-2012, 11:25 PM

Sorry for the first pic, my boss took that one.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 11:48 PM

Great job on laying that paint!

joe231 · 02-13-2012, 11:53 PM

Yeah!!
Looks great!!
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rs72z · 02-17-2012, 05:30 PM

Little update. I got my headliner back from the upholstery shop this week, carpet laid in trying to get it to relax in place. I am going to paint all of the interior headliner trim in the morning and try to get the headliner and carpet done between ball games tomorrow. I have the rear door installed and will install the front after getting the trim done. Then get both of the passengers doors built.
I need to start putting the stero in mount the amp and speakers and get all the wiring under the dash for the cruise wrapped up.
That should about take care of the weekend, then off to another ball game Sun. evening.
I will post some pics tomorrow.

rocking chevy · 02-17-2012, 06:01 PM

I thought there was a bunch of dirt in the paint on the doors, but then realized I needed to clean my computer screen. great job so far. it looks awesome.

trout · 02-17-2012, 06:41 PM

wow wat a transformation

rs72z · 02-18-2012, 12:37 AM

Thanks guys

racedaddy · 02-20-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

Little update. I got my headliner back from the upholstery shop this week, carpet laid in trying to get it to relax in place. I am going to paint all of the interior headliner trim in the morning and try to get the headliner and carpet done between ball games tomorrow. I have the rear door installed and will install the front after getting the trim done. Then get both of the passengers doors built.
I need to start putting the stero in mount the amp and speakers and get all the wiring under the dash for the cruise wrapped up.
That should about take care of the weekend, then off to another ball game Sun. evening.
I will post some pics tomorrow.

On your carpet you can try steaming it to lay down. You use a heat gun too but it's a little more dangerous.

Leedogg · 02-20-2012, 10:46 AM

Did you paint the base coat with the door lying that way? If so - be careful doing that- I sprayed a fender like that once with a high metalic color- and it didn't match. The Metalic in the paint lays out a certain way due to gravity, it is generally recomended to have the panel orientation correct when doing metalics, to ensure the best match. I didn't believe that until it happened to me. The fender matched the hood perfectly(when laid flat) but looked a shade off at the door. Hung the fender on a stand and repainted with the same paint- matched perfect. It might've gotten by for anyone else- but it drove me nutz.LOL

Not trying to jack your thread- Truck is AWESOME. Just wanted to share that info.

rs72z · 02-20-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Leedogg

Did you paint the base coat with the door lying that way? If so - be careful doing that- I sprayed a fender like that once with a high metalic color- and it didn't match. The Metalic in the paint lays out a certain way due to gravity, it is generally recomended to have the panel orientation correct when doing metalics, to ensure the best match. I didn't believe that until it happened to me. The fender matched the hood perfectly(when laid flat) but looked a shade off at the door. Hung the fender on a stand and repainted with the same paint- matched perfect. It might've gotten by for anyone else- but it drove me nutz.LOL

Not trying to jack your thread- Truck is AWESOME. Just wanted to share that info.

Yes, i painted them just like they are in the picture. Paint match looks good.
Thanks for the heads up.

rs72z · 02-21-2012, 11:40 AM

No new pics yet but i did make some progress. Carpet is in along with the front seats, both passengers doors built except for the door panels. I am going to try putting some relays on the windows to see if they really help them going up.
I'm going to have to get the rear seat recovered later, it's to light now with the darker seats. That really sucks because it is in perfect shape.
Next up i need to pull the fenders back off so i can get the core support off and get it blasted and powder coated. Then alot more color sanding and buffing.
I'll try and get some pics tomorrow night.

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02-13-2012, 08:37 PM	#336
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02-13-2012, 11:24 PM	#339
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I got the doors shot tonight, they turned out the best that i have shot so far. Now all i like is the hood and tailgate! Attached Images

02-13-2012, 11:25 PM	#340
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Sorry for the first pic, my boss took that one.

02-13-2012, 11:48 PM	#341
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Great job on laying that paint! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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02-17-2012, 05:30 PM	#343
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Little update. I got my headliner back from the upholstery shop this week, carpet laid in trying to get it to relax in place. I am going to paint all of the interior headliner trim in the morning and try to get the headliner and carpet done between ball games tomorrow. I have the rear door installed and will install the front after getting the trim done. Then get both of the passengers doors built. I need to start putting the stero in mount the amp and speakers and get all the wiring under the dash for the cruise wrapped up. That should about take care of the weekend, then off to another ball game Sun. evening. I will post some pics tomorrow.

02-17-2012, 06:01 PM	#344
rocking chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 262	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I thought there was a bunch of dirt in the paint on the doors, but then realized I needed to clean my computer screen. great job so far. it looks awesome.

02-17-2012, 06:41 PM	#345
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02-18-2012, 12:37 AM	#346
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Thanks guys

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Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Did you paint the base coat with the door lying that way? If so - be careful doing that- I sprayed a fender like that once with a high metalic color- and it didn't match. The Metalic in the paint lays out a certain way due to gravity, it is generally recomended to have the panel orientation correct when doing metalics, to ensure the best match. I didn't believe that until it happened to me. The fender matched the hood perfectly(when laid flat) but looked a shade off at the door. Hung the fender on a stand and repainted with the same paint- matched perfect. It might've gotten by for anyone else- but it drove me nutz.LOL Not trying to jack your thread- Truck is AWESOME. Just wanted to share that info. __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

02-21-2012, 11:40 AM	#350
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" No new pics yet but i did make some progress. Carpet is in along with the front seats, both passengers doors built except for the door panels. I am going to try putting some relays on the windows to see if they really help them going up. I'm going to have to get the rear seat recovered later, it's to light now with the darker seats. That really sucks because it is in perfect shape. Next up i need to pull the fenders back off so i can get the core support off and get it blasted and powder coated. Then alot more color sanding and buffing. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow night.



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