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sumran · 03-02-2011, 09:11 PM

I just went through the LMC catalog and ordered all my exterior bits in advance of the paint work. Lights, molding, lots of rubber parts, a cab corner and rocker, grill...

Lots of hard work and I didn't need to use GoJo when I was done!

I have decided to get the one piece door windows, but they don't sell them at LMC.

sumran · 03-03-2011, 02:54 PM

The one piece window kit is on the way. I think that does it for the exterior parts puchasing. If I can't get the windshield out of the parts truck, I will still need to buy one of those, but I should be able to get it out in one piece. It even has an antenna, which will keep the body lines clean (I would hate to ruin the aerodynamics of the truck with an antenna).

The last 3 days have been like one of those car shows on the Discovery channel, except with a much smaller budget.

sumran · 03-07-2011, 07:47 AM

The engine tranny and other assorted parts came out of the parts truck this weekend. The engine is in my garage on a stand and the tranny is in the back of my Dodge pickup. Once I have the engine and tranny pulled from the other truck they will be traded for a 700R4 transmission.

I was going to rent a cherry picker for the weekend, but decided to go old school instead. The 2 x 8's that formed my portable tree will become part of a deck in the back yard a little later this month. Two friends stopped by to help and have a chuckle at my adventures. I am the one with the black hat.

I ended up hanging a longer chain from the top to get the height of the hoist where I wanted it. The hoist I started with wouldn't reverse, so I had to run out and get a different one before the engine was pulled.

Restrorob · 03-07-2011, 07:18 PM

Looks like ya had fun Randy, Sorry I missed it....not....

Thanks again for the deal on the windows, Gimme a shout when ya get the 1 piecer's in, I'd like to see how they turn out !

Guy's, Randy has a super straight rig here to start with and will have no issues making it look GREAT ! I wished I coulda started with something this nice, It woulda been done years ago but....I AIN'T gibb'n up !

Pop's C-10 · 03-09-2011, 01:08 PM

I'm diggin tha engine lift...better get a pattent on that stat...lol

sumran · 03-10-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

I'm diggin tha engine lift...better get a pattent on that stat...lol

Probably too late for that. If it does get one it will belong to the guy in the green cap looking up.

I checked my tracking number for my parts this morning and got three of the most exciting words in project building...

"Out for Delivery"

The clock will be moving verrrry slowwwwly today.

sumran · 03-10-2011, 11:18 PM

The UPS man was my friend today. The project seems real now. Lots of exciting sparkling parts. I won't waste bandwidth on lots of pictures of parts, but I'll post a couple.

Here is what I saw when I got home.

sumran · 03-10-2011, 11:19 PM

Here is the grille with the billet emblem. The grille is hard to photograph but it looks amazing in 3D.

Restrorob · 03-11-2011, 06:53 AM

Awww.....Come on Randy, Waste some more bandwidth.....Pics of the outside don't count. We wanna see everything that's inside !!!

*nbpro* · 03-11-2011, 12:01 PM

welcome aboard! for that dash and your Interiors needs contact Stitch

muddnutz · 03-11-2011, 02:58 PM

If I came home to all that my wife would be grilling me hard! Where did you get money for that!!! Lol I'd still be grinning though.
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sumran · 03-11-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by muddnutz

If I came home to all that my wife would be grilling me hard! Where did you get money for that!!! Lol I'd still be grinning though.
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I am a lucky man. Mine is encouraging my irresponsible behavior.

Restrorob · 03-11-2011, 07:30 PM

Ha ! Maybe she feels bad cruising around town in a Mercedes while your knock'n around in a Dooodge ?

sumran · 03-11-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Ha ! Maybe she feels bad cruising around town in a Mercedes while your knock'n around in a Dooodge ?

I am usually on a BMW. The two wheeled variety.

Restrorob · 03-11-2011, 08:29 PM

OOOPS, Forgot about the crotch rocket..... See..... I'm blinded when I get to

about squares !

muddnutz · 03-18-2011, 09:22 AM

Mine is the same. Different shades of blue everywhere. Not too bad though, 90 bench seat matches belts trim is darker as is headliner. Nobody says anything unless I point it out so it will stay that way
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sumran · 03-18-2011, 03:02 PM

I think I added a few more colors of blue at the upholstry shop. I need to sell one of the excess cars this weekend to recover the money that has been flying out of my wallet for this project.

sumran · 03-20-2011, 09:25 PM

The beast is ready to go to the painter. It has been a very long weekend to get it ready. Some pictures to document the before.

Restrorob · 03-20-2011, 09:39 PM

Haha ! Looks like you left it sitting in the wrong part of town...

Just think....ALL that stuff has to be put back on, So get plenty rest while it's with the painter !

sumran · 03-21-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Haha ! Looks like you left it sitting in the wrong part of town...

Just think....ALL that stuff has to be put back on, So get plenty rest while it's with the painter !

Good advice. However, I need to refresh the engine rebuild the tranny....

It will take me a week to get the garage in some sort of working condition again.

When it comes back I am going to adjust the work speed to slower and steady. Everything has to look good and be done carefully from now on. I also expect to enjoy the process more as it comes together in the finished form.

sumran · 03-20-2011, 09:39 PM

A few more oddball pictures. I now have a 250 six cylinder on one stand in the garage. It was going to be part of a trade for a rebuilt transmission, but I stopped feeling warm and fuzzy about the guy I was dealing with, so now I will be selling the motor to raise money for a rebuild kit. The other stand has the SBC that will be installed in my truck. The wheels are the set off parts truck that will be sold to offset costs.

I made a small cart to hold the tranny.

Pop's C-10 · 03-24-2011, 06:40 PM

I'm diggin tha tranny wagon...lol

Good idea on tha stiffening plate...

durty harry · 03-24-2011, 08:22 PM

Looks like a sweet project , now I know who has been taking all the good parts from U=Pull it

Restrorob · 03-24-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by durty harry

now I know who has been taking all the good parts from U=Pull it

Well dang..... Now I'm never gonna find parts for my 74 around here.

Welcome Aboard durty harry !

sumran · 03-24-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by durty harry

Looks like a sweet project , now I know who has been taking all the good parts from U=Pull it

I haven't been able to find much there. I did get some wheels. If you are needing those I have another set to sell (at cost if you call before midnight tonight). I had to go to the Ocala yards to get stuff.

Hope to meet you soon so we can compare notes. I'll send you a pm with my contact info.

03-02-2011, 09:11 PM	#1
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. I just went through the LMC catalog and ordered all my exterior bits in advance of the paint work. Lights, molding, lots of rubber parts, a cab corner and rocker, grill... Lots of hard work and I didn't need to use GoJo when I was done! I have decided to get the one piece door windows, but they don't sell them at LMC. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737 Last edited by sumran; 03-02-2011 at 09:16 PM.

03-03-2011, 02:54 PM	#2
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. The one piece window kit is on the way. I think that does it for the exterior parts puchasing. If I can't get the windshield out of the parts truck, I will still need to buy one of those, but I should be able to get it out in one piece. It even has an antenna, which will keep the body lines clean (I would hate to ruin the aerodynamics of the truck with an antenna). The last 3 days have been like one of those car shows on the Discovery channel, except with a much smaller budget. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

03-07-2011, 07:47 AM	#3
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. The engine tranny and other assorted parts came out of the parts truck this weekend. The engine is in my garage on a stand and the tranny is in the back of my Dodge pickup. Once I have the engine and tranny pulled from the other truck they will be traded for a 700R4 transmission. I was going to rent a cherry picker for the weekend, but decided to go old school instead. The 2 x 8's that formed my portable tree will become part of a deck in the back yard a little later this month. Two friends stopped by to help and have a chuckle at my adventures. I am the one with the black hat. I ended up hanging a longer chain from the top to get the height of the hoist where I wanted it. The hoist I started with wouldn't reverse, so I had to run out and get a different one before the engine was pulled. Attached Images __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737 Last edited by sumran; 04-06-2011 at 01:58 PM.

03-07-2011, 07:18 PM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New member, new project. Looks like ya had fun Randy, Sorry I missed it....not.... Thanks again for the deal on the windows, Gimme a shout when ya get the 1 piecer's in, I'd like to see how they turn out ! Guy's, Randy has a super straight rig here to start with and will have no issues making it look GREAT ! I wished I coulda started with something this nice, It woulda been done years ago but....I AIN'T gibb'n up ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-09-2011, 01:08 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: New member, new project. I'm diggin tha engine lift...better get a pattent on that stat...lol

03-10-2011, 11:18 PM	#7
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. The UPS man was my friend today. The project seems real now. Lots of exciting sparkling parts. I won't waste bandwidth on lots of pictures of parts, but I'll post a couple. Here is what I saw when I got home. Attached Images __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

03-10-2011, 11:19 PM	#8
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. Here is the grille with the billet emblem. The grille is hard to photograph but it looks amazing in 3D. Attached Images __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737 Last edited by sumran; 03-10-2011 at 11:21 PM.

03-11-2011, 06:53 AM	#9
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New member, new project. Awww.....Come on Randy, Waste some more bandwidth.....Pics of the outside don't count. We wanna see everything that's inside !!! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 03-11-2011 at 06:55 AM.

03-11-2011, 12:01 PM	#10
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: New member, new project. welcome aboard! for that dash and your Interiors needs contact Stitch

03-11-2011, 02:58 PM	#11
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: New member, new project. If I came home to all that my wife would be grilling me hard! Where did you get money for that!!! Lol I'd still be grinning though. Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2011, 07:30 PM	#13
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New member, new project. Ha ! Maybe she feels bad cruising around town in a Mercedes while your knock'n around in a Dooodge ? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-11-2011, 08:29 PM	#15
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New member, new project. OOOPS, Forgot about the crotch rocket..... See..... I'm blinded when I get to about squares ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-18-2011, 09:22 AM	#16
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: New member, new project. Mine is the same. Different shades of blue everywhere. Not too bad though, 90 bench seat matches belts trim is darker as is headliner. Nobody says anything unless I point it out so it will stay that way Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 K-10 "ole blue"

03-18-2011, 03:02 PM	#17
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. I think I added a few more colors of blue at the upholstry shop. I need to sell one of the excess cars this weekend to recover the money that has been flying out of my wallet for this project. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

03-20-2011, 09:25 PM	#18
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. The beast is ready to go to the painter. It has been a very long weekend to get it ready. Some pictures to document the before. Attached Images __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737



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03-20-2011, 09:39 PM	#19
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New member, new project. Haha ! Looks like you left it sitting in the wrong part of town... Just think....ALL that stuff has to be put back on, So get plenty rest while it's with the painter ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 03-20-2011 at 09:39 PM.

03-20-2011, 09:39 PM	#21
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: New member, new project. A few more oddball pictures. I now have a 250 six cylinder on one stand in the garage. It was going to be part of a trade for a rebuilt transmission, but I stopped feeling warm and fuzzy about the guy I was dealing with, so now I will be selling the motor to raise money for a rebuild kit. The other stand has the SBC that will be installed in my truck. The wheels are the set off parts truck that will be sold to offset costs. I made a small cart to hold the tranny. Attached Images __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

03-24-2011, 06:40 PM	#22
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: New member, new project. I'm diggin tha tranny wagon...lol Good idea on tha stiffening plate... Last edited by Pop's C-10; 03-24-2011 at 06:43 PM.

03-24-2011, 08:22 PM	#23
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