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landon4421 · 04-16-2003, 11:04 PM

thanks guys, i wanted a nice ride when i started but i am going overboard now.

but when i am done it will be cherry. my springs are getting powdered right now also, tim m.

sould have the axles under it in like two or three weeks.:p

Gregsmx, the silver vain is simi textured. but it looks great, and the clear coat it powdered also. Landon

landon4421 · 04-24-2003, 03:04 PM

Hello everyone ! I was hoping to get the axles under the truck last weekend. But I ended up buying the wrong rear springs, well I ordered the right springs and 4 wheel parts gave me the wrong ones. I should have known better then to trust them. I got the springs powdered and well it sucks, now I am out $200.00 for the powder coating.

I am going to get the right ones on saterday. It will take me like three weeks to save up the cash for the new springs to be powdered. I will have more pic's of the frame and suspention then. Landon

P.S. thanks for all the help, and all the great comments. :p

71chevy_shorty · 06-16-2003, 10:56 AM

so I'm new to all this, but I have a 71 chevy truck that I bought.

I know my way around engines and cars, but I have never restored a truck before.

My question is this:

what is the benefit of powdercoating your frame and springs and axles?

landon4421 · 06-16-2003, 11:05 AM

30 years from now my son will be driving a beautiful truck. I think that the powder coating looks a lot better, than paint. I also would have to say it is easier to clean, and it looks good. I went with the powder coating, mostly for the show look. If you resore one for show/daily driver, go with the powder coating. If it is going to be a daily driver only, paint it. It will save you a lot of money, and you will not be up set if the paint chips. Landon

sakohntr · 06-16-2003, 12:16 PM

What did it cost to powder coat just your frame? Did some powders cost more than others. Did you pay extra for the clear? thanks

BLAZIN'72 · 06-16-2003, 12:32 PM

I was considering getting my axles p.c. (i also have the 60/14 combo) did you strip the axles yourself or did you have your rear end shop do it? If you did it yourself how hard was it,any special tools required, and did you strip them down to bear housings? Thanks, and the parts look great!

tim m · 06-16-2003, 02:29 PM

I am in the middle of stripping my front axle right now. The rear was pretty staight forward to take apart.

landon4421 · 06-16-2003, 05:28 PM

sakohntr, total cost for the frame was around $700-$800. I got the frame, both axles complete, all the engine brakets, fuel tank straps, radiator support, battery box <I think thats it> all that stuff cost me $2000.00. The clear was totaled into the price.

I got a couple of differant quotes, and they were all lower than the $2000.00. I talked to all the guys I got quotes from and the guys at Cross Link got my bussiness because they were up front, and honist with me. ( they had the cleanest shop also )

BLAZIN'72, I took my axles apart, and had Right Gear and Axle put them back togeather. They were really easy to take apart, and putting them back togeather, should be just as easy. I have know idea to tell you the truth. I have never put one back togeather. Landon

landon4421 · 08-14-2003, 01:05 PM

Well here is what is gong on now with our project, Go the springs powdered again but the were the wrong size again, so we are trying to get this figured out. The truck is driving me crazy, I can not wait to get this done...:p

here are a couple of pics,

heres one of me & Kevin & uncle J, I am the one on the left, kevin is in the middle and uncle is on the right. It was like Christmas, in August.

landon4421 · 08-14-2003, 01:10 PM

here's one of them apart,

landon4421 · 08-14-2003, 01:12 PM

and here is one of the springs togeather.

landon4421 · 08-14-2003, 01:17 PM

here is one of the front springs,

landon4421 · 08-14-2003, 01:19 PM

heres one more of the front springs.

tim m · 08-14-2003, 05:27 PM

Did you have aproblem getting your springs back together? I sure did.

Alexis · 08-14-2003, 05:34 PM

lookin good, when are the diffs. going on?

GMC71k20 · 08-14-2003, 08:22 PM

how much lift is that, its lookin sweet

Gregsmx · 08-14-2003, 08:33 PM

Landon, your project is reallly looking good. I'm following along at about the same pace. It's great to see your son involved. He'll always remember this summer!

It was your thread that convinced me to powder coat my frame as well, but went with traditional black (I did go with a higher gloss than std).

I have a basic webpage that is recording a few progress pics if you care to check them out.

Keep us posted!

landon4421 · 08-14-2003, 10:24 PM

tim m, not much my brother inlaw is the one who repacked them for me...

Alexis, diffs go under in like 2 weeks! :p

GMC71k20 it is a 4" all spring lift. Thanks

Gregsmx, changed ya !!:p Do you like the way it looks all clean and beautiful, I will check out you page here in a day or so. Mabe tonight.. thanks

A.P. · 10-20-2003, 08:18 PM

Your project is looking good, more pics.

Denny · 10-20-2003, 08:30 PM

Wow that is going to be one sweet truck

Your powder coating looks great.

lukecp · 10-20-2003, 10:07 PM

Sweet! Can't wait to see that thing finished

landon4421 · 10-20-2003, 11:35 PM

Ya hoping that santa will help me out with some cash

It is still sitting in the same palce in the same condition

I really need to find a better JOB

I will post as soon as something starts to get put back togeather !:p

**Yukon Jack** · 10-21-2003, 10:42 AM

I am just drooling over that frame - looks incredible!

landon4421 · 10-21-2003, 11:12 AM

I was like that for the first two weeks, now it is just a frame again for me !

I have all the time in the world, it will get done soon ! I hope :p

junkyarddog1956 · 10-30-2003, 12:54 PM

Ty very much for your compliment on my 69 . Cant wait to get it done . Your project looks like it is going to turn out great . You have a cute lil buddy there too . My grandson loves to help out too , he's 5 . Aren't the lil ones great . Good luck with your project , I'll keep a look for your progress pics .....jyd

04-16-2003, 11:04 PM	#26
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	thanks guys, i wanted a nice ride when i started but i am going overboard now. but when i am done it will be cherry. my springs are getting powdered right now also, tim m. sould have the axles under it in like two or three weeks.:p Gregsmx, the silver vain is simi textured. but it looks great, and the clear coat it powdered also. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter" Last edited by landon4421; 04-16-2003 at 11:07 PM.

04-24-2003, 03:04 PM	#27
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Hello everyone ! I was hoping to get the axles under the truck last weekend. But I ended up buying the wrong rear springs, well I ordered the right springs and 4 wheel parts gave me the wrong ones. I should have known better then to trust them. I got the springs powdered and well it sucks, now I am out $200.00 for the powder coating. I am going to get the right ones on saterday. It will take me like three weeks to save up the cash for the new springs to be powdered. I will have more pic's of the frame and suspention then. Landon P.S. thanks for all the help, and all the great comments. :p __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

06-16-2003, 11:05 AM	#29
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	30 years from now my son will be driving a beautiful truck. I think that the powder coating looks a lot better, than paint. I also would have to say it is easier to clean, and it looks good. I went with the powder coating, mostly for the show look. If you resore one for show/daily driver, go with the powder coating. If it is going to be a daily driver only, paint it. It will save you a lot of money, and you will not be up set if the paint chips. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

06-16-2003, 12:16 PM	#30
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	cost What did it cost to powder coat just your frame? Did some powders cost more than others. Did you pay extra for the clear? thanks __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

06-16-2003, 02:29 PM	#32
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	I am in the middle of stripping my front axle right now. The rear was pretty staight forward to take apart. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

06-16-2003, 10:56 AM	#28
71chevy_shorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4	so I'm new to all this, but I have a 71 chevy truck that I bought. I know my way around engines and cars, but I have never restored a truck before. My question is this: what is the benefit of powdercoating your frame and springs and axles?

06-16-2003, 12:32 PM	#31
BLAZIN'72 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario,CA. Posts: 108	I was considering getting my axles p.c. (i also have the 60/14 combo) did you strip the axles yourself or did you have your rear end shop do it? If you did it yourself how hard was it,any special tools required, and did you strip them down to bear housings? Thanks, and the parts look great!

06-16-2003, 05:28 PM	#33
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	sakohntr, total cost for the frame was around $700-$800. I got the frame, both axles complete, all the engine brakets, fuel tank straps, radiator support, battery box <I think thats it> all that stuff cost me $2000.00. The clear was totaled into the price. I got a couple of differant quotes, and they were all lower than the $2000.00. I talked to all the guys I got quotes from and the guys at Cross Link got my bussiness because they were up front, and honist with me. ( they had the cleanest shop also ) BLAZIN'72, I took my axles apart, and had Right Gear and Axle put them back togeather. They were really easy to take apart, and putting them back togeather, should be just as easy. I have know idea to tell you the truth. I have never put one back togeather. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-14-2003, 01:05 PM	#34
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	as of august 14th Well here is what is gong on now with our project, Go the springs powdered again but the were the wrong size again, so we are trying to get this figured out. The truck is driving me crazy, I can not wait to get this done...:p here are a couple of pics, heres one of me & Kevin & uncle J, I am the one on the left, kevin is in the middle and uncle is on the right. It was like Christmas, in August. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-14-2003, 01:10 PM	#35
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	here's one of them apart, Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-14-2003, 01:12 PM	#36
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	and here is one of the springs togeather. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-14-2003, 01:17 PM	#37
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	here is one of the front springs, Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-14-2003, 01:19 PM	#38
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	heres one more of the front springs. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-14-2003, 05:27 PM	#39
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	Did you have aproblem getting your springs back together? I sure did. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

08-14-2003, 05:34 PM	#40
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	lookin good, when are the diffs. going on? Last edited by Alexis; 08-14-2003 at 05:39 PM.



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08-14-2003, 08:22 PM	#41
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	how much lift is that, its lookin sweet

08-14-2003, 08:33 PM	#42
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Landon, your project is reallly looking good. I'm following along at about the same pace. It's great to see your son involved. He'll always remember this summer! It was your thread that convinced me to powder coat my frame as well, but went with traditional black (I did go with a higher gloss than std). I have a basic webpage that is recording a few progress pics if you care to check them out. Keep us posted! __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

08-14-2003, 10:24 PM	#43
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	tim m, not much my brother inlaw is the one who repacked them for me... Alexis, diffs go under in like 2 weeks! :p GMC71k20 it is a 4" all spring lift. Thanks Gregsmx, changed ya !!:p Do you like the way it looks all clean and beautiful, I will check out you page here in a day or so. Mabe tonight.. thanks __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-20-2003, 08:18 PM	#44
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Your project is looking good, more pics. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

10-20-2003, 08:30 PM	#45
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Wow that is going to be one sweet truck Your powder coating looks great. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-20-2003, 10:07 PM	#46
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Sweet! Can't wait to see that thing finished __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-20-2003, 11:35 PM	#47
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Ya hoping that santa will help me out with some cash It is still sitting in the same palce in the same condition I really need to find a better JOB I will post as soon as something starts to get put back togeather !:p __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-21-2003, 10:42 AM	#48
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I am just drooling over that frame - looks incredible! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-21-2003, 11:12 AM	#49
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	I was like that for the first two weeks, now it is just a frame again for me ! I have all the time in the world, it will get done soon ! I hope :p __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-30-2003, 12:54 PM	#50
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Ty very much for your compliment on my 69 . Cant wait to get it done . Your project looks like it is going to turn out great . You have a cute lil buddy there too . My grandson loves to help out too , he's 5 . Aren't the lil ones great . Good luck with your project , I'll keep a look for your progress pics .....jyd

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