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n2billet · 01-01-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

Ken what is the process used to paint a engine?? Clear/base on that one??

I basically cleaned it free from all grease and grime and then cleaned the motor with Sila Scrub with a scotch brite pad and then washed it down with final clean. I then shot one coat of exopy followed by 2 coats of Standox paint and 2 coats of clear. We have done all our motor this way with great results. Now that I made this statement all the paint will fall off this motor

79BIG10 · 01-01-2006, 11:53 PM

Just curious but why not get a different motor? Are you trying to keep it somewhat factory?

n2billet · 01-02-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 79BIG10

Just curious but why not get a different motor? Are you trying to keep it somewhat factory?

Because, everyone runs a V8 small block and I'm just a little different in the head!

phantom dually · 01-02-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

I basically cleaned it free from all grease and grime and then cleaned the motor with Sila Scrub with a scotch brite pad and then washed it down with final clean. I then shot one coat of exopy followed by 2 coats of Standox paint and 2 coats of clear. We have done all our motor this way with great results. Now that I made this statement all the paint will fall off this motor

Thanks for the info. I will be painting My 496 soon and need to find the BEST way to do this. Any additional info you have will be great as far as some product part #s etc etc. Thanks

hotrodhomi · 01-02-2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I'll add more pics as he sends them to me. Wait till you see what he got for the motor...

Turbo?

*bskylerj* · 01-02-2006, 02:58 AM

Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? I am interested in bagging my truck bit do not want to cut up the bed. Looks great.

C-10volvo · 01-02-2006, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Turbo?

i hope so...

SCOTI · 01-02-2006, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Turbo?

Nope. Nothing like that.

KISS is the theme, but he has a hard time w/the exact definition of 'simple'

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Originally Posted by bskylerj

Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? I am interested in bagging my truck bit do not want to cut up the bed. Looks great.

Last I heard, there were no plans to cut the floor up. You can bag your truck & not cut the floor but w/o cutting the floor (or modifying it in some other fashion) you can't get it 'extremely' low like planting the frame rails.

**N2TRUX** · 01-02-2006, 11:34 AM

hotrodhomi- Turbo?

N2TRUX- No nothing wild. Just a cool "Old School" treatment.

bskylerj- Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all?

N2TRUX- Yes the frame is C-notched. Look at the first page in this thread for pics. No, the bed will not be cut.

1Ton · 01-02-2006, 12:18 PM

Cool truck. Nice progress pics too.

**gregfull** · 01-02-2006, 01:52 PM

n2billet,

I'm glad you left the 6 banger in there, more power to you. No pun intended. I've always wanted to build a cruiser like that. Can't wait to see more pics. Keep us posted.

Inthuwind · 01-02-2006, 05:20 PM

Keep the pics coming~~AWESOME build!!!

69chevytruck · 01-02-2006, 09:50 PM

Glad to see another 6. What are your plans for the inline?

n2billet · 01-02-2006, 10:32 PM

Didn't get a lot done today for some reason, I guess it's the thought of going back to work tomorrow that did me in

I painted the inner fenders, frame and core support, not what I would call super nice but good enough for what I'm trying to do. I started putting all the wires and hoses back on the firewall so I can get the motor back in the hole.

I also started bolting on the engine stuff. I don't like the way the HEI looks so I'm going to paint the cap red and add a billet cover on the vacuum and go from there. During all this I decided to start trial fitting the P/S stuff. It's a good thing, I now need to replace the Harmonic balancer because of the spacing on the p/s pulley but luck would have it that I now have a spare motor with the correct balancer so I can still move ahead. With any luck I will get my growing box of stuff that needs to be blasted and painted done before the end of the week.

Enjoy and let me know what you think....

Alvin · 01-02-2006, 10:34 PM

Man! I feel somewhat inadequate to say the least! I've had my truck tore apart for years and haven't done that much work to it. Good work! It's a tried and true formula: 68 SWB + Air Ride + Big Wheels = Cool Nothing else really matters, it will only add to or take away from the cool factor.

**N2TRUX** · 01-03-2006, 12:03 AM

Yeah that HEI cap does look rather large on there. Paint it red and it will blend in better. The finned side covers look cool. I can't wait to see it back together...

FnLow69 · 01-03-2006, 01:09 AM

what kind of wheels are those? looks bad ass

n2billet · 01-03-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FnLow69

what kind of wheels are those? looks bad ass

Billet Specialties Vintec's

**gregfull** · 01-03-2006, 08:55 AM

Too bad someone doesn't make a finned plastic chromed distributor cap to match the side covers. Are you putting a finned valve cover on it also? Looks great so far though!

Joe67 · 01-03-2006, 09:08 AM

Great looking project!!

What is in store for the exterior? The nice stock look it already has?

n2billet · 01-03-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

Too bad someone doesn't make a finned plastic chromed distributor cap to match the side covers. Are you putting a finned valve cover on it also? Looks great so far though!

Yep, the Offy valve cover should be here today. I also have a finned oil filter cover that I'm going to modify to fit. I just hope that painting the HEI cap will help it "blend in".

n2billet · 01-03-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 67c10step

Great looking project!!

What is in store for the exterior? The nice stock look it already has?

Going to leave it stock..... I like the resto look.......

bagged74 · 01-03-2006, 09:51 AM

those 6cyls are pretty cool. We have a 53 Belair in the shop now that has a 250 with a clifford manifold, holley 4 barrel carb, and headers with dual exhaust. Its really neat, but it kinda sounds like an airplane.

n2billet · 01-03-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

those 6cyls are pretty cool. We have a 53 Belair in the shop now that has a 250 with a clifford manifold, holley 4 barrel carb, and headers with dual exhaust. Its really neat, but it kinda sounds like an airplane.

I ran mine straight without a muffler and it sounded wicked but not sure what I'm going to do with this go around.

Joe67 · 01-03-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Going to leave it stock..... I like the resto look.......

Excellent idea

01-01-2006, 11:53 PM	#27
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Just curious but why not get a different motor? Are you trying to keep it somewhat factory? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-02-2006, 02:58 AM	#31
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? I am interested in bagging my truck bit do not want to cut up the bed. Looks great.

01-02-2006, 11:34 AM	#34
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style hotrodhomi- Turbo? N2TRUX- No nothing wild. Just a cool "Old School" treatment. bskylerj- Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? N2TRUX- Yes the frame is C-notched. Look at the first page in this thread for pics. No, the bed will not be cut.

01-02-2006, 12:18 PM	#35
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Cool truck. Nice progress pics too. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

01-02-2006, 01:52 PM	#36
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style n2billet, I'm glad you left the 6 banger in there, more power to you. No pun intended. I've always wanted to build a cruiser like that. Can't wait to see more pics. Keep us posted. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

01-02-2006, 05:20 PM	#37
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Keep the pics coming~~AWESOME build!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-02-2006, 09:50 PM	#38
69chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 38	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Glad to see another 6. What are your plans for the inline? __________________ 1969 C-10,short bed, I6 250, 3x1 offy, HEI, headers, 5 speed, original paint and family owned!

01-02-2006, 10:32 PM	#39
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Didn't get a lot done today for some reason, I guess it's the thought of going back to work tomorrow that did me in I painted the inner fenders, frame and core support, not what I would call super nice but good enough for what I'm trying to do. I started putting all the wires and hoses back on the firewall so I can get the motor back in the hole. I also started bolting on the engine stuff. I don't like the way the HEI looks so I'm going to paint the cap red and add a billet cover on the vacuum and go from there. During all this I decided to start trial fitting the P/S stuff. It's a good thing, I now need to replace the Harmonic balancer because of the spacing on the p/s pulley but luck would have it that I now have a spare motor with the correct balancer so I can still move ahead. With any luck I will get my growing box of stuff that needs to be blasted and painted done before the end of the week. Enjoy and let me know what you think.... Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-02-2006, 10:34 PM	#40
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Man! I feel somewhat inadequate to say the least! I've had my truck tore apart for years and haven't done that much work to it. Good work! It's a tried and true formula: 68 SWB + Air Ride + Big Wheels = Cool Nothing else really matters, it will only add to or take away from the cool factor. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-03-2006, 12:03 AM	#41
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Yeah that HEI cap does look rather large on there. Paint it red and it will blend in better. The finned side covers look cool. I can't wait to see it back together... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-03-2006, 01:09 AM	#42
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style what kind of wheels are those? looks bad ass __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

01-03-2006, 08:55 AM	#44
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Too bad someone doesn't make a finned plastic chromed distributor cap to match the side covers. Are you putting a finned valve cover on it also? Looks great so far though! __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

01-03-2006, 09:08 AM	#45
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Great looking project!! What is in store for the exterior? The nice stock look it already has? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

01-03-2006, 09:51 AM	#48
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style those 6cyls are pretty cool. We have a 53 Belair in the shop now that has a 250 with a clifford manifold, holley 4 barrel carb, and headers with dual exhaust. Its really neat, but it kinda sounds like an airplane.



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