Restoring Rusty

[OldBlue4Life]

Only half way through your forum so far, but wanted to say that you've inspired me and have me really excited to get working on my old stepside. Sadly, it's still the middle of winter and Old Blue is hibernating for the time being. But you're doing some great work here.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by OldBlue4Life

...Sadly, it's still the middle of winter and Old Blue is hibernating for the time being. But you're doing some great work here.

thanks, and I have the utmost respect for you white powder mechanics, when it get's below 70* over yonder in Nor Cal we break out the blankets and flannel pajamas

hey regarding your '79 Trans Am did you happen to "take the restrictor plate off to give the Red Dragon a little more juice. But it's not exactly street legal, so [you're] keeping it on the down low."

[OldBlue4Life]

Originally Posted by Gregski

did you happen to "take the restrictor plate off to give the Red Dragon a little more juice. But it's not exactly street legal, so [you're] keeping it on the down low."

Hahaha, great quote. To answer that, in the words of the great Ricky Bobby, "I wanna go fast!"

Although I did manage to get some minor interior work done in 20 degree weather a while ago. Despite being called crazy by my dad.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by OldBlue4Life

Hahaha, great quote. To answer that, in the words of the great Ricky Bobby, "I wanna go fast!"

Well played, we are looking forward to seeing your summer build thread fer sure!

[Gregski]

in case you were wondering, and I was, if the radiator shroud can come out without taking the fan out, it can (brilliant and proper engineering)

the radiator shroud is held in with two 3/8th screws on top and two metal clips on the bottom (one of mine was broken, good to know I will pick one up at the junkyard this weekend)

removing this solid piece was simple and easy and did I mention I love working on this truck, this shroud is hefty and sturdy as well

[Gregski]

ok you got it out now what?

Geez, don't rush me, like a true artist, one must pause and admire the blank canvas, ok I had to go grab another beer ok, (had to buy me some time)

[Gregski]

here we go...

what's that baby? Did I grab the dish soap?

No, you know that's why I don't do dishes it dries my sensitive hands!

[Gregski]

Scrub And Ye Shall Find [... the part numbers that is] well, something like that

[Jake Wade]

Your fan shroud turned out really good. Just in case it tries to fade back out on you, try this:

http://plastikote.com/products/Speci...per-Paint.html

It does a fantastic job and does not peel, flake, or scratch off.

I refinished the one on my '85 and it looks like new, has that semi gloss OEM finish to it.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Jake Wade

Your fan shroud turned out really good. Just in case it tries to fade back out on you, try this:

http://plastikote.com/products/Speci...per-Paint.html

It does a fantastic job and does not peel, flake, or scratch off.

I refinished the one on my '85 and it looks like new, has that semi gloss OEM finish to it.

Interesting, thanks Jake, that makes sense those modern bumpers are flexeeble and plastic

[Gregski]

even though this came out decent I am still a cynic how coconut milk in a flamboyant red plastic bottle can turn back 40 years of father time

[Gregski]

I will touch it up some more tomorrow, but what the heck here's a quick before and after shot

[greg64]

Great quote, Greg. I'll have to dig that movie out of my collection. The shroud looks a lot cleaner. Are you going to repaint it? I'll be honest, I don't much like the caddy air cleaner. Doesn't look like it belongs on a truck.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by greg64

...The shroud looks a lot cleaner. Are you going to repaint it?

Wonder if our posts just missed each other cause I already greased it up with Back to Black, plus you know me... I don't like to paint in the winter, hee hee

[y5mgisi]

I love your OCD!

[Titomars]

Originally Posted by greg64

Great quote, Greg. I'll have to dig that movie out of my collection. The shroud looks a lot cleaner. Are you going to repaint it? I'll be honest, I don't much like the caddy air cleaner. Doesn't look like it belongs on a truck.

I agree about that caddy air cleaner. But I am enjoying the build. I love it when some brings back old running iron. One thing that is sort of a trademark on my vehicles is a set of caddy triple horns. nothing sounds sweeter and people move when they hear them. Both my 77 square and my 81 CJ7 run them. They are getting hard to find though, Cadillac stopped using them in the mid 80's.

[Jake Wade]

Speaking of horns, we got this crazy truck driver around here that passes by regular on short hauls, must be friends with one of the neibours, anyway, he has a genuine set of Kansas City Southern train horns on his Peterbuilt, Talk about get your attention!

[Gregski]

I really enjoy these focused projects.

What did you say Greg? Say that in mechanic please.

I said I really like friggen working on a little bit at a time.

Oh, well why didn't you just friggen say so

[Gregski]

then it was on to the fan

those of you that know me by now know that The Greg likes to keep the parts clean

Ain't nothin' like it, her shiny machine.
Got the feel for the wheel, keep the moving parts clean.

name that tune boyz

[Gregski]

no dish soap here, we called up our good ol' friend Mr. Mineral Spirit and his trusty side kick Brawny

[Gregski]

ok, that's the update for tonight, now back to you Greg, OldBlue, rich, bnoon, LSX, rusty, Matt, Jake, and green in the studios, you stay classy Square Bodies

[greg64]

aC/DC (damn autocorrect) she shook me all night long.

The fan looks good, and I know you don't paint in winter. . If you ever discover sandblasting and por-15, you'll never get anything done. When I had my 64 all apart, I sand blasted everything. That took some time, but the results were worth it. On a hoist, the underside looks new.

Stay classy... You sound like a will ferrel aficionado.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by greg64

aC/DC (damn autocorrect) she shook me all night long.

Greg, Greg, Greg no sleeveless Puma shirt for you, it was Panama by the real Van Halen

[greg64]

Originally Posted by Gregski

Greg, Greg, Greg no sleeveless Puma shirt for you, it was Panama by the real Van Halen

Damn, I know that song too. But at least I proved I didn't cheat!

[greg64]

For some reason the forum double posted me.