68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog"

[spike38]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

Hey Spike, What kind of headers are those? I'm needing some. Will they stay in that condition. Or will the heat change the coating. I got a perch motor mount and I'm concerned about fitment. Help me out ole buddy!!!!!

They are polished Stainless Steel, They will blue.
But they will stay pretty shiny.
I got them on Ebay, Out of Cali. I think it was $117 with shipping.
AMK Racing. An off brand, But I'm pleased with the quality.
Good thick flanges, Nice welds.

http://stores.ebay.com/amkprojectracing

Spike

[tantrumpipeline]

ordered! hahaha the addiction never ends, progress is looking good

[spike38]

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

ordered! hahaha the addiction never ends, progress is looking good

Addicted!!Okay, Maybe just a little.

Spike

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by spike38

Addicted!!Okay, Maybe just a little.

Spike

i didnt see the chevy 350 header????

[spike38]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

i didnt see the chevy 350 header????

You may have to contact them, To see when they will get more in.

CHEVY SBC STAINLESS BLOCK HUGGER RACE HEADERS 350 400
Item # 260724412150

Spike

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by spike38

They are polished Stainless Steel, They will blue.
But they will stay pretty shiny.
I got them on Ebay, Out of Cali. I think it was $117 with shipping.
AMK Racing. An off brand, But I'm pleased with the quality.
Good thick flanges, Nice welds.

http://stores.ebay.com/amkprojectracing

Spike

Just not sure if that will clear my CPP perch Motor Mounts, here is a picture what you think?

[spike38]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

Seeing that we have the same taste!!! There's a guy selling chrome powder coated hood hinges on ebay. The right way!!!! Bought a pair Friday.. 115.00 including shipping.

I'll have to check them out.

But I'm also considering making a tilt forward hood setup.

Spike

[spike38]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

Just not sure if that will clear my CPP perch Motor Mounts, here is a picture what you think?

I'm not sure either? I can get some measurements Tuesday. If you want.
It looks like my engine sits a little lower than yours.

Spike

[spike38]

You may have to go with something like these dynatechs, Or a "T" style

Spike

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by spike38

I'm not sure either? I can get some measurements Tuesday. If you want.
It looks like my engine sits a little lower than yours.

Spike

Thanks, It looks like right there in the corner is what's questionable????

[spike38]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

Thanks, It looks like right there in the corner is what's questionable????

I'll get some measurements for you.

Spike

[tantrumpipeline]

so........any updates?

[R&K's71]

Just found your thread and i must say awesome build. Looks like your moving along at a real good pace. Love the color

[spike38]

Originally Posted by R&K's71

Just found your thread and i must say awesome build. Looks like your moving along at a real good pace. Love the color

Thanks! The build will resume in full force later this month.

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

so........any updates?

Well you're getting some catch up time.
We've been moving from a 1700 square foot building,
To a new facility, With five buildings, The largest is over 10,000 square feet.
The area was a collision repair center. That has been shut down for
a couple of years. And gutted by crack heads. So, I've been busy
rewiring the building. And doing building repairs. Including, An office area,
Two shops, And a freshly rebuilt paintbooth.

All in all. Updates coming soon

Spike

[spike38]

Here is one of the two shops, The paint booth, And compressures
for the main building.

Spike

[Cameron 1137]

oh man! What i would give fore space like that

[spike38]

I've two of the four compressures running, Two air dryers running.
Next I'll work on the next building, With a large bay, And a newer paintbooth.

Spike

[tantrumpipeline]

very jealous, I haven't done a thing myself, went on vacation for a few weeks and need to do spring cleaning/storage before I can get back at it, getting the itch to work at it again so hopefully in the next week or so I'll have some new posts myself, all these parts laying around just look outta place

[spike38]

Originally Posted by spike38

Thanks! The build will resume in full force later this month.

Well, I said the end of the month, But I guess this is close enough.
I started on the bed. Got it basically torn apart. Wood is in great shape,
The PO replaced it. But I found holes and more holes, That have been
bondo'd over. As well as snap holes all around the edges. About 60 holes total
But cob35 loaned me his gas mig, And gave me a welding lesson or two.
But my welds didn't look as pretty as his.
After some grinding, They all looked good.

Spike

[spike38]

I also got some more done on the cab.
Got the rest of the paint off, Except the firewall, And bottom.
I had dents across the back, Looked like the gas tank expanded.
Looks good now though. And the cab corners where a lot better
than I expected.

Spike

[67cheby]

wow...body looks like it is in great shape

[spike38]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

wow...body looks like it is in great shape

I think I'm pretty lucky. And I try to fix thing as I find them.
But I can still see some of the crease, Or dimples

Spike

[tantrumpipeline]

looks great what did you use to strip it down that nice?

[spike38]

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

looks great what did you use to strip it down that nice?

First You apply a generous amount of aircraft stripper.
And remove all the loose paint. Most will come off easily
with a putty knife. Depending on how many layers
there are, You may have to repeat this step.

Once I'm down to the inside bends, I use a wire brush
after letting more stripper work.

One more light coat of stripper, And a coarse scotch bright.
Will remove anything that's left.

Wipe it down with some acetone on a rag.

Then I coat it with phoscote to neutralize any rust, And
prevent it from rusting, Until I prime it.

Spike

[spike38]

Well, I've about got everything stripped.
I even tore the bed completely apart.
Tues and Wed, I plan on hitting a few
hard to reach areas with the sand blaster.
Then I can start etch priming

Spike