84 C10 Project

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Originally Posted by baclay9

What engine paint did you use. I was thinking about doing mine in those same colors and really like the way yours looks! Great job man!
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Thanks.

I used the high heat paint from Oreilly's. I can't remember the brand, but I will check when I go back there next. I know the color was called "Cast-Iron", but it came out with a greenish tone.

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Originally Posted by kikkegek

wow! youre engine looks really sweet! I love the stealthy black you gave it.

but it sounds like you are starting it all the time, like it is not running on its own.

Youre ignition timing is an easy option/solution.

unscrew the screw under the distributor about 1/4. Then start your engine en rotate the ignition either way. If it gets worse, rotate the other way. you should hear the engine starting to run better.

I recently did this myself and it is real easy to hear. If you do not have a timing light, you can set the ignition yourself by ear.

almost forgot. before you start your engine, unplug the vacuum connection to the distributor and plug it. after adjusting it you can connect it again.

goodluck

I set the initial timing at 12 degrees advanced, and it starts and idles great, but once you give it throttle, it just bogs and chokes up and sputters. It has something to do with the vacuum advance, I think. Either it isn't advances it enough or advancing it way too much. I think 36 degrees total is max, and should come in around 2800 RPM.

[evan]

The thing in the red circle is a charcoal canister.

[Hulk Will Smash]

Just noticed you're a fellow OC guy. Looks like this truck is coming along nicely! I'll look forward to givin' a big thumbs up when I see you cruisin' PCH sometime.

Keep up the good work dude!
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Been a while since I posted or even worked on my truck. But here are some updates. I am planning on getting it painted this summer, so I finally got the new doors (with full power) hung, and aligned.

I want to paint it that copper color that comes on the corvettes. SO, bodywork will start soon. I need to find a new bed, and a new hood.

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Found a bed on craigslist yesterday. Straight with no rust and already has the fuel doors shaved, with a opening in the bed for the filler neck.

Got it for $220 with the tailgate.

[87 chevy silverado]

not bad

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I think once the bed is off, I am going to airbag the rear and prime the rear of the cab.

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I ordered some of the bag components..... well enough to bag it and use schrader valves for now. I still need tanks, valves and compressors. I just wanted to get the bags and brackets on while the bed was off.

I ordered the brackets & c-notch from KP Components and will be using Slam Specialties SS-7 bags. Should be here all next week.
I am keeping everything under the bed.

[luifer76]

great progress man,.. truck is gonna look really nice all bagged looking foward to se more progress man keep the pics coming and great job so far.....

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Thanks. I also want to repaint the frame when the bed is off, but I am also considering the POR15. I have never used it, but the end result looks good and seems easy to do.

What would you all recommend?

[spudz]

I like it alot!

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Parts came in from KP Components. Can't wait to get the bed off and start on the suspension and cleaning up the frame.

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Got the bed pulled and ready to c-noth and airbag the rear. I am looking to POR15 the rear frame, but have read mixed reviews.

What do you guys thing of using that stuff? Does it adhere Ok? How is the satin black color? Does it lay down consistently? What is the best way to apply?

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Got the c-notch in. Next will be to weld it up, and start making the crossmember for the bag brackets. I still have not decided on how I will be painting the frame, whether it be POR15 or some sort of chassis paint from Eastwood or Summit. I will be wire wheeling to remove all the paint first though.

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Took some time today to do some renderings to start deciding on what color I want to paint the truck. Here are a few ideas. I am going to be running door handles, just haven't added them yet. I am planning on taking (2) front bumpers and piecing them together in order to remove the license plate pocket. If I run a rear bumper, I will be doing the same back there.

Dark Red with Dark Charcoal Wheel Centers


Dark Red with Brushed Wheel Centers


Orange with Brushed Wheel Centers


Yellow with Dark Charcoal Wheel Centers

[kikkegek]

he man! nice renderings, what did you do the rendering with? looks awesome!

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Thanks..... I did them using photoshop. It does help that I am a graphic designer for a living.

[kikkegek]

Originally Posted by Street3285

Thanks..... I did them using photoshop. It does help that I am a graphic designer for a living.

3D renderings in Photoshop? man! I am getting old! is that a new feature?

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I started with a photo, and then modified it from there.
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Got the rear airbag setup pretty much done. I still have to figure out where I am going to mount shocks. I haven't tried it yet, but I was told the 1-1/2 square tube will fit underneath the bed.

[Cherub]

will any of this setup interfere with the bed?

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That is my concern, but a local air suspension shop (a friend of a friend) said it would not. Is it possible to maybe measure the space between your bed and frame in that area where I have the crossmember? It is placed right above the drivers side shock mount. That would be a huge help if you were able to.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by Street3285

That is my concern, but a local air suspension shop (a friend of a friend) said it would not. Is it possible to maybe measure the space between your bed and frame in that area where I have the crossmember? It is placed right above the drivers side shock mount. That would be a huge help if you were able to.

Just went out and checked. directly above the driver side shock mount is a brace for the bed.

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Thanks for checking. It is hard to do that when my bed is upside down.... it is hard to reference exactly where that is.

Maybe I can remove that bed brace??? So, there is no room, it comes right down onto the frame?
If that bed brace was gone, would there be enough room for that 1-1/2" square tube?