Farm Fresh Silverado

[daddyjeep]

I thought that you hung the truck from the ceiling to paint the frame.

The frame cleaned up nice. What did you use for paint?

[Red Beard]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

I thought that you hung the truck from the ceiling to paint the frame.

The frame cleaned up nice. What did you use for paint?

Just some Rustoleum semi-gloss black.

[Jstock85]

Did you have to prime the frame or does that rusteloum work direct to metal?

[Red Beard]

Originally Posted by Jstock85

Did you have to prime the frame or does that rusteloum work direct to metal?

I didn't prime it, scrubbed it all down with a scotch brite pad and sprayed it. Honestly, I just did it to make myself feel better, no one is ever going to see it.

[Red Beard]

So, I got the rest of my parts I needed for my truck. New ball joints, tie rods, rotors, pads, wheel bearings, etc, and my buddy at the parts store accidentally ordered my the JB3 drums instead of the heavy duty ones. I'm thinking about just returning them, instead of exchanging them and doing a rear disc conversation instead.

[Red Beard]

Got the rear all buttoned up. Decided against the rear disc swap for now.

[Red Beard]

Starting to look like a truck again. Set the bed back on it. I need to cut out some of the bed supports to clear the leafs, so the back will look a little lower when I'm done with that.

[Jstock85]

Sweet stance Red! I'm working on a similar project and have a couple questions for you concerning paint. My truck has way more crust underneath so it'll needs more attention! I plan on painting my frame and rear diff exactly like yours and I'll have to shell out a fortune for a product like POR15. Would you mind giving a few details on the rusteloum products you used? I kinda like you where nobody will see it I just want to feel better about cleaning that mess up under there.
Thanks!

[Red Beard]

Originally Posted by Jstock85

Sweet stance Red! I'm working on a similar project and have a couple questions for you concerning paint. My truck has way more crust underneath so it'll needs more attention! I plan on painting my frame and rear diff exactly like yours and I'll have to shell out a fortune for a product like POR15. Would you mind giving a few details on the rusteloum products you used? I kinda like you where nobody will see it I just want to feel better about cleaning that mess up under there.
Thanks!

I just hit everything with either scotch brite or a wire wheel. Used some cheap-o Rustoleum semi-gloss black; the springs, shackles, brake lines are a different paint.

[Jstock85]

Also I don't plan to go as low as you did but I will eventually do the rear disc conversion so keep us posted!!

[86454k30]

Nice start! If you mount those dash speakers below the brackets you can space them down with washers or the plastic spacers from an ACE hardware store...thats how I did mine.

[Red Beard]

Originally Posted by 86454k30

Nice start! If you mount those dash speakers below the brackets you can space them down with washers or the plastic spacers from an ACE hardware store...thats how I did mine.

I was checking that out, wondering if there was a way, for when I get a new dash pad. Mine is cracked so bad I didn't mind if the speakers poked up a little. Have any pictures?

[86454k30]

Originally Posted by Red Beard

I was checking that out, wondering if there was a way, for when I get a new dash pad. Mine is cracked so bad I didn't mind if the speakers poked up a little. Have any pictures?

I don't have any pictures but it is pretty straight forward. I used 2 machine screws and nuts instead of the sheet metal screws to attach the speakers. As long as the top of the speaker is below the bracket your good to go. IIRC I used a 3/16" spacer like these

[rusty76]

Cool truck.. Don't know where I have been but I'll be watching for sure.

[Chrispbrown36]

It makes it so you don't have to slam the door as hard as you can to get it to close. They sell the actual bushings, but this is much cheaper. I bought the bushings two years ago and they are about shot again so I will be going this route.

[Red Beard]

These are the two things I need to deal with. The stock exhaust, that GM didn't attempt to tuck up in the slightest bit. Also, I thought it was my tires rubbing on the inner fenders, but come to find out, it is my wheel getting a little friendly with the lower control arm. Still need to blow the front end back apart and replace all the tie rods, ball joints, brakes, etc.

[Red Beard]

Also took some pictures with my actual camera, instead of my phone, just for good measure.

[rusty76]

Looking good

[Red Beard]

I've been so busy with work and life I haven't had much energy to work on my truck. Finally got the bed supports notched and the bed bolted back down. Also put on the "sport" bumper or whatever you want to call it. Took it for a spin around the block, U-joints are angry I think. I'll need to replace those. The rear half is now completely finished. Now to blow apart the front again and get it all buttoned down.

[DKO]

Nice truck! Keep up the good work.

[Matt Man]

You nailed the stance! This thread is proof you can make a longbed look good slammed.

[Red Beard]

Thanks guys! I really need to get back out in the garage and get it back on the road. I've been too busy lately.

[1970pelle]

I did the front dash speaker deal also, where I installed them under the metal bracket. I did this when I put the new dash pad on, no fitment issue's.

I also still need to notch my bed cross support after my drop. I didn't notice the leaf springs touching right away. I think I felt the vibration first through the chassis, then tracked it down. My plan is to make a cut and the weld in a repair piece.


Ken

[Red Beard]

Originally Posted by 1970pelle

I did the front dash speaker deal also, where I installed them under the metal bracket. I did this when I put the new dash pad on, no fitment issue's.

I also still need to notch my bed cross support after my drop. I didn't notice the leaf springs touching right away. I think I felt the vibration first through the chassis, then tracked it down. My plan is to make a cut and the weld in a repair piece.


Ken

Yeah, I'll have to do something about the speakers when I get a new dash pad. The one I have now is so bad, it doesn't really matter. I pulled the bed off when I lowered the back, so I figured out that I needed to notch the bed supports when I put the bed back on and noticed that I couldn't bolt it back down. Welding in something where it's notched wouldn't be a bad idea. I might do something like that later. I'm taking care of the tie rods, ball joints, and front brakes today.

[Red Beard]

Finally got it back on the road. Been cruising it around a little. Got an alignment and the tires balanced, but I think it needs new tires, something is still shaking. Next on the list is to paint the Rallys and get the rings and caps back on.