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Re: 72 K30 Build
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I carefully sandblasted the hood and trunklid of my GTO, and as low as I could keep the heat it still had oil canning. The blast media actually changes the profile of the sheetmetal in those long flat parts and makes it have a larger surface area than the other side. I took care of it with a stainless steel shrinking disc. I hope you escape with no troubles. Where I live it is pretty dry, and I'd think Utah is the same. I have had sandblasted parts left in bare metal for a few years without flash rusting.
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Re: 72 K30 Build
I'll never forget the first time I drove my Corvette with the T-tops off..... That sand was coming out from the interior some where. Stupid stuff.
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Yeah, Mrs. 7dee2 called one of our cars Sandy for that very reason.
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Busy practicing the fine art of sanding.
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I want shiny bare sheet metal to.
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And more sanding. It is getting very shiny!
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Looking good Brett, I don't have time to do any of that and i hate to paint!!! so I am going to get a local shop to do the paint and body after my metal work is done.
Keep the great work!!!
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Eh... Just slap some clear coat on it and be done with it... LOL!
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Re: 72 K30 Build
That looks like a lot of hours on the sander! Looking great!
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webfoot, I should've mentioned earlier that they mainly media blasted the outside of the hood. They lightly hit the front and rear inner bracing but not the center area, they said it's because of issues it can create in the final paint.
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![]() ![]() Brought the smaller pieces back to our place for some weekend sanding, good times.
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Looking very nice! I love bare metal pics.
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Thanks, me too Ryan it's sexsee!
![]() Flipped the cab upright and finished the last of it, it's time for a sanding break. I know, I know mr. break time! ![]()
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Re: 72 K30 Build
The K30 did get shot with some DP90 epoxy last week, sanding will resume shortly!
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Looking good Brett!
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Very nice. Dang it. No more bare metal porn.
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Who cares! Now its DP 90 porn LOL!!
Looks great!
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Thanks Scott, it's cool to see it mostly one color.
![]() Ha Ryan, I know it’s sad but she’s just got her undies on! ![]() ![]() You’re right Mike, she looks good even when her clothes are on. That sounds like some song lyrics mishmash from somewhere... ![]() Was over to the paint shop just hanging out (kinda like the old guys at McDonalds) and a buddy asks me what color are you going to paint it? So I told him White! The disappointment in his face just made me laugh. ![]() Love it when new stuff shows up, green (factory AC) rear glass and a Precision weather-stripping kit.
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You know Mrs. 7dee2's favorite ice cream is vanilla, so there you have it.
![]() ![]() Started working on our AC some just prior to sending the cab out for media blast. I’ve been torn between restoration (preferred), aftermarket replacement or something in between. After some research, I’m opting for something in between. My goal is to keep a factory look that hopefully will work much better than the last R12 to 134a conversion we had on an 86 K30.
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Following along your ac rebuild as well. I used Old Air in my suburban and its headed for the trash can this winter. On the top 3 of worst mods with the gear vendor od being 2nd.
I am planning a factory a/c system replacement
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Kool (pun intended!
![]() In my AC research, I ran across forum member F.A.A.benny (Benny), after some correspondence we sent our POA valve to him for a rebuild and 134a calibration. Here are a few links to some of his work. Some A/C and heater Parts (Restored) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=680014 134A Big Parallel Flow Condenser Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690653 Ha, Benny & The Jets playing in the background! ![]()
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From the electronics controls including poor wiring "lazy solenoid " and vibration that I chased for nearly 2 summers I still have a bitter taste in my mouth. Expensive gear vendors only parts.. I thought about it more and having a $3000+ unit behind a $1000 T400 just didn't add up.
I LS swapped the truck and had a well build 4L80E for $2000 and just drive the truck now. If it brakes on a road trip I can get parts are anywhere in north America next day at worst.
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That really sux your GVOD didn’t work as planned, not good. I know they can burn up the clutches in a hurry if engaged at low speeds and in reverse due to a lack of lubrication. Also found while talking with GV tech support that they can leak from the tail shaft and that is a sure sign the drive line is too short (I’d assume this condition could create a vibration also?). I’ll second the freekin' expensive part!
![]() We ordered our unit with a fixed yoke and will place a slip in the driveline instead. This is a better idea for us because I don’t know what the exact ride height will be until the truck is completely built. Planning on driving the truck to the vendor for the bed install so waiting to build the driveline isn’t really an option. Ha, this is what’s happening right now on the K30 build just picked up the new driveline yesterday! ![]()
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Nice OD unit! I have had some issues with GV units in cummins trucks. But I've had more issues with the US gear OD units when they used to build them. Those were horrid to say it nicely.
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