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08-16-2016, 10:35 AM
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Awesome progress. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine.
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08-16-2016, 11:40 PM
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Thanks guys. Waiting on new taillights, side markers, weather stripping, grill trim, light bezels, and a whole lot more from lmc. Hopefully I can start piecing it back together this weekend.
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08-28-2016, 12:58 AM
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Got the new tail lights in. Really enjoying the difference from when I first got the truck.
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08-28-2016, 02:30 AM
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Nice build John. Love the build. I miss my square bodies, my first two trucks. You happen to live In Chula Vista?
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08-28-2016, 02:37 AM
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Thanks! Nope I'm up in northern CA. Painting the tailgate, cowl screen and lower grill panel tomorrow. Looking forward to getting the tailgate band on. Found one at the local pick and pull for ~$7! |
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08-28-2016, 04:13 PM
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I just put down the first coat of paint. So far so good...
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08-29-2016, 03:40 PM
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Polished up the mirrors, sprayed the front radiator support, got the cowl screen in and am getting ready to put the bumper and grille on.
I'm unable to get the small round gaskets around the arm of the mirrors. Anyone have any tips??? |
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08-29-2016, 09:13 PM
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All that's left are the bumpers and glass...
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08-29-2016, 10:22 PM
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Total cost goes as follows:
Truck $2400 Grill $40 LMC misc parts $364 Primer $288 Body Filler $70 Sand paper $150 Paint $250 Misc spraypaint $10 Battery $50 patch panels $27 welding job for said patch $100 stripping discs/aircraft remover $120 front/rear windshield estimate $250 pick and pull tailgate band, fender and seat cover $64 misc parts I can't think to list $100 Total $4283...and more time than I want to even think about 
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08-29-2016, 11:15 PM
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08-29-2016, 11:32 PM
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Thanks. I'm sure the drive time with be plenty of fun. I'm dying to get this thing registered and on the road.
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08-30-2016, 02:29 AM
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Re: 85 White Whale
Awesome work and a heck of a value. Time tools and patience. Well done. Enjoy the drive.
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08-30-2016, 12:44 PM
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Owning a beautiful Square....priceless The truck turned out real nice. I can't wait to get mine to that point.
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09-02-2016, 07:34 PM
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Re: 85 White Whale
Hit the pick and pull today. Found a front and rear bumper. Front one cleaned up well. I'm waiting on my rattle can job to dry on the rear...should have it mounted soon.
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09-02-2016, 08:45 PM
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The rear bumper cleaned up well. I do have to remove it tomorrow and drill 4 mounting bolts. The bumper is currently attached with the four outside bolts, which really don't provide much impact protection.
Surprisingly both license plates lights work. |
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09-12-2016, 11:57 PM
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Time for fluid changes. Front and rear diff, tranny and filter, oil and filter, transfer case. Refinish the wheels, paint over the overspray. Flushed and changed the coolant as well.
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09-12-2016, 11:59 PM
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Front and rear diffs came out clean, as did the transfer case and tranny.
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09-13-2016, 12:00 AM
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Re: 85 White Whale
Got rid of that bad overspray. Front and rear brakes looked new, so that saves me some $$$$. Glad to see the previous owner took care of this thing.
Glass man coming Friday. Hopefully it passes smog without an issue... |
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09-13-2016, 06:39 AM
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Looks great!
 Time and money well spent.
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09-13-2016, 02:52 PM
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Nice job. Looking forward to seeing the refinished wheels.
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09-13-2016, 04:10 PM
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Re: 85 White Whale
What paint did you use on the wheels? The wheels on my 86 could use a fresh coat. Thanks
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09-13-2016, 04:13 PM
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Re: 85 White Whale
Rustoleum 2X Metallic Aluminum. Glossy clear coat over that.
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09-15-2016, 10:51 PM
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Re: 85 White Whale
I had time tonight to deal with the drip rails. $1.99/each at pick and pull! Resprayed the drip rail retainer black.
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09-15-2016, 10:54 PM
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Re: 85 White Whale
Wheels turned out decent I think. The inner hub cap didn't clean up as well as I would have liked, but it is what it is.
Glass man coming tomorrow...and smog I'm praying she passes...
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09-15-2016, 10:58 PM
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Re: 85 White Whale
Updated pricing:
Truck $2400 Grill $40 LMC misc parts $364 Primer $288 Body Filler $70 Sand paper $150 Paint $250 Misc spray paint $20 Battery $50 patch panels $27 welding job for said patch $100 stripping discs/aircraft remover $120 front/rear windshield estimate $250 pick and pull tailgate band, fender and seat cover $64 misc parts I can't think to list $100 Drip rails: $4 Front and rear bumper: $65 Fluids and filters: $100 Total $4452 |
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