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Old 10-03-2010, 12:45 PM   #401
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

with the weels on and old shocks mounted for mock up
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Old 10-03-2010, 12:50 PM   #402
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

When it came time to mount the bed on the truck, I was a bit nervous because there was just so much room for error but all the hard work paid off because it fit perfect i was able to tuck the wheels just as I wanted and had plenty of clearance its finally starting to look like a truck again
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Old 10-03-2010, 12:54 PM   #403
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That thing is going to be amazing!
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Old 10-03-2010, 01:45 PM   #404
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Your hard work really payed off amazing man
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Old 10-03-2010, 06:58 PM   #405
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freaking amazing! makes me wanna take mine all apart again and start over
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Old 10-03-2010, 10:34 PM   #406
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Your truck looks great! Like a perfect fit!
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Old 10-08-2010, 01:15 AM   #407
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some before and after pics of the floor panels. Alot of hrs. went into this
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Old 10-08-2010, 11:28 AM   #408
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Bro I love your truck. From the "valve covers" to the wheel tubs its all awesome. I love a truck that you look at and you know its modified but you can't quite put your finger on what makes it so different. It's an inspiration, even to us 4x4 guys.
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Old 10-08-2010, 12:29 PM   #409
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some before and after pics of the floor panels. Alot of hrs. went into this
Great work. I'm not looking forward to that job on my 67.
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Old 10-08-2010, 02:43 PM   #410
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yikes!

damn bwoy! tem tires are lookin mighty fìne to me bwoy!
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Old 10-08-2010, 04:16 PM   #411
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Great work as always on the cab floor repair! And yes I know you have a ton of hours in it!
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Old 10-09-2010, 06:07 PM   #412
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I got my paint today it is PPG DBU WA 512Q Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat 3. This is GM corvettes Z06 and ZR1 color. 4 gallons of reducer and 2 gallons of basecoat and 1 of midcoat you reduce with 1-1.25 of reduser so this is alot of material. For the sealer I am using PPG Deltron V-seal. For the clear I will be using Dupont Imron 500s.

I am doing a Corvette inspired theme truck using corvette components such as the engine, breaks, and paint color, so I am oficially calling this project the Z10 I will be making some custom embles to place in the fenders.
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Old 10-09-2010, 06:15 PM   #413
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I got my paint today it is PPG DBU WA 512Q Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat 3. This is GM corvettes Z06 and ZR1 color. 4 gallons of reducer and 2 gallons of basecoat and 1 of midcoat you reduce with 1-1.25 of reduser so this is alot of material. For the sealer I am using PPG Deltron V-seal. For the clear I will be using Dupont Imron 500s.

I am doing a Corvette inspired theme truck using corvette components such as the engine, breaks, and paint color, so I am oficially calling this project the Z10 I will be making some custom embles to place in the fenders.
The corvette paint job will look nice man.
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Old 10-09-2010, 07:41 PM   #414
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I got my paint today it is PPG DBU WA 512Q Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat 3. This is GM corvettes Z06 and ZR1 color. 4 gallons of reducer and 2 gallons of basecoat and 1 of midcoat you reduce with 1-1.25 of reduser so this is alot of material. For the sealer I am using PPG Deltron V-seal. For the clear I will be using Dupont Imron 500s.

I am doing a Corvette inspired theme truck using corvette components such as the engine, breaks, and paint color, so I am oficially calling this project the Z10 I will be making some custom embles to place in the fenders.
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You had to dig deep for all those material! wow! That is a bunch of paint. I guess you already know to be careful with the imron? I have heard about horror stories of guys painting with it.
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Old 10-09-2010, 11:27 PM   #415
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Wut exactly do you mean? ragarding Imron, I herd alot of positive feedback I know it has a very distinctive odor and that it sprays thick but thats a good thing because when u water sand and then buff the clear seems to have depth giving a glass effect. Guys in California go out of heir way to get their hands on this stuff since it got outlawd they either go to Las vegas or Arizona to get it.


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You had to dig deep for all those material! wow! That is a bunch of paint. I guess you already know to be careful with the imron? I have heard about horror stories of guys painting with it.

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Old 10-09-2010, 11:36 PM   #416
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Wut exactly do you mean? ragarding Imron, I herd alot of positive feedback I know it goes on thick but thats a good thing because when u water sand then buff the clear seems o have depth glass effect
No, don't get me wrong it is probably the best polyeurthane available.
By be careful, I mean use proper protective gear. I heard you actually need a fresh air system to spray it. It can cause permanant asthma. Just a carbon cartredge filter isn't sufficient.MSDS MORE
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Old 10-10-2010, 01:14 AM   #417
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Heres a photo shop of the emblems and some of the originals
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Old 10-10-2010, 06:57 AM   #418
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wow truck looks great
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Heres a photo shop of the emblems and some of the originals
Nice man but it look awesome if you CNC as whole piece like the z06 emblem. I think there were some shop that kind of stuff i try to find there website for you.
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Nice man but it look awesome if you CNC as whole piece like the z06 emblem. I think there were some shop that kind of stuff i try to find there website for you.
I could make it out of one piece pretty easy on a CNC at work.
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Old 10-10-2010, 12:19 PM   #421
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Thanks, its in the making we shall wait and see how it turns out

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Old 10-10-2010, 12:21 PM   #422
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Thats the idea Im looking to see if I can find someone to do this. If you find something let me know


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Old 10-10-2010, 12:22 PM   #423
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Could you relly make these? That wud be awesome, Il PM you well try and arange something


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Old 10-12-2010, 12:18 AM   #424
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waiting on my hood hinges and springs and the hood spring and cap. I sent them out to get chrome plated after i get them i will start to hang the front clip and align the doors fenders and hood, hopefully it all goes well and i dont need to do further work. Heres a pic of my hinges - the rusty ones, the other pics are samples of how I hope my turn out, Il post pics when I get them
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Old 10-14-2010, 07:23 PM   #425
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I got some more stainless goodies i got the bed bolt kit, door kit, the door strikers, and stainless shimms
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