My new project 86 Silverado

[naphtali5725]

updates... received my spray guns..
ordered gallon of Kirker enduro prime epoxy primer part # EP612
gallon of catalyst part # EP611
gallon of reducer part # UR9075

[naphtali5725]

updates...
prepping for drop spindles, front end rebuild kit, big brake kit
pulled the front end apart...
control arms, all steering linkage, sway bar, etc.

[chevy-fun]

can you tell me what spray gun kit this is, part #? thank you

[panhead671]

nice build! Hey, let me know how you feel about the energy suspension kit...I'm considering the same for mine

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by panhead671

nice build! Hey, let me know how you feel about the energy suspension kit...I'm considering the same for mine

the whole front end kit was 261.00 from performancesuspension, you can't beat it for that price considering the quality of the components. energy suspension gets great reviews all over.

[naphtali5725]

bang, bang, pry, twist, bang some more... you get the idea...
lower ball joints and control arm bushings out...
will do uppers tomorrow...

[rs74]

A little here, a little there.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by rs74

A little here, a little there.

yeah man! my goal is to get this thing drivable by June...
going to be close but I think I can do it

[silvereagle07]

Nice progress. Just one question. How did the Tide work on the frame? What's the process, water and tide plus a lot of elbow grease?

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Nice progress. Just one question. How did the Tide work on the frame? What's the process, water and tide plus a lot of elbow grease?

yeah I went to wally world and got a gallon of purple power for 5 bucks....put it in a garden sprayer and soaked the frame, scrubbed it with a stiff nylon brush... pressure washed all that off... put 5 or 6 scoops of tide in a 5 gallon bucket, and slopped that shyt on, and let it sit a few min... scrubbed again with stiff brush... washed it off with water... did that twice, all good

[naphtali5725]

pulled the cab into the work area, and degreased it same as frame, and pressure washed/rinsed it off...
prepping it for primer over the next few days

[naphtali5725]

got beer... disassembled the cab, all cables, brake booster, pedals

[rs74]

Any updates?

[77ChevySharkBite]

Sweet progress man!! I'm definitely going to have to use that purple power and tide trick! Can't wait to see to see it when it gets back!

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Sweet progress man!! I'm definitely going to have to use that purple power and tide trick! Can't wait to see to see it when it gets back!

yeah it works great, if the sandblasting had cost more than 100+ bucks i wouldn't have done it

kind regards

[77ChevySharkBite]

Yeah, I need to look at getting mine done once I get my bed off.

[luifer76]

seat looks great bro....

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by luifer76

seat looks great bro....

thanks man!

[68Timber]

Subd.

[rs74]

Did you get your frame painted yet? Still waiting for mine to get done.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by rs74

Did you get your frame painted yet? Still waiting for mine to get done.

will be taking it in the next day or so to get blasted, can't wait to prime it and get it painted so i can start putting it back together!

how is your build coming?

[naphtali5725]

update...

went ahead and ordered my paint and activator for the frame and suspension, also for the bottom of the bed, and under the cab. i may use it in the engine compartments as well (firewall, inner fenders etc.)
also ordered my painting supplies, sandpaper, DA sanding disks, sanding blocks, respirators, paint suit, mixing cups.
all from smartshoppersinc.com...

part num:
1 -UA-70338 Kirker Hot Rod Black 3/4 gallon
1 -UA-1600 activator 1 qt
1 -1-180 Indasa Rhynowet 9"x11" wet/dry 180 grit 50 sheets
1 -1-360 Indasa Rhynowet 9"x11" wet/dry 360 grit 50 sheets
1 -60-60 Indasa Rhynolox/Rhynodry 6" self adhesive disk 60 grit 100 disks
1 -60-80 Indasa Rhynolox/Rhynodry 6" self adhesive disk 80 grit 100 disks
1 -BG-12 Motor Guard big block sanding block
2 -SB-1 Motor Guard flexible sanding block
2 -SAS-8661-92 SAS bandit half mask disposable respirator
1 -SAS-6938C SAS moon suit paint suit
6 -1 quart mixing cups

total cost 275.00 included shipping
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday it is supposed to be in the 70's
Monday will get the frame/all suspension parts etc. sandblasted.
will epoxy prime, then paint it all with the Hot Rod black...can't wait to get this painting done so I can start turning bolts

[rs74]

Cool beans man! I am right there with ya. Can't wait to start turning bolts. So you are doing the frame and everything in the Hot Rod Black. Is that a flat paint or does it have a little sheen to it. Maybe I am thinking of something else. Looking forward to the pics.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by rs74

Cool beans man! I am right there with ya. Can't wait to start turning bolts. So you are doing the frame and everything in the Hot Rod Black. Is that a flat paint or does it have a little sheen to it. Maybe I am thinking of something else. Looking forward to the pics.

go to the Kirker website and read up on it, it's a acrylic urethane, can be used instead of primer. it's a smooth satin finish.
i'm going to do epoxy primer + the hot rod black, but it can be used by itself.
real reasonable price too.
you can call Kirker and talk to Kyle, he'll give you all the info on it.

[naphtali5725]

update...

was able to salvage my upper control arms
lowers were all ok

epoxy primed the control arms, will prime the crossmember and related parts tomorrow
frame on monday/tuesday

disregard the messy carport