My new project 86 Silverado

[CodyWorks]

Awesome. I may have misread the previous post. It was only like 15 pages ago lol. 600 is even better. Guaranteed smooth.

[Sodell]

Are you going base coat clear...if so all you need to sand down to is 400. Use 400 wet....

[CodyWorks]

Originally Posted by Sodell

Are you going base coat clear...if so all you need to sand down to is 400. Use 400 wet....

X2 on what he said. 400 is really all u need to do. We used 320 for everything when I was doing collision repair. But you can paint over 400 w/ no problems at all. Also, it doesn't take as much time to block it down as it would w/ 600.

And I really hope your using base/clear. It's the way to go nowadays.

[naphtali5725]

anyone help me with a partial frame VIN... stamped in two places on top of the passenger frame rail
CFF395273

my frame VIN and Cab VIN don't match...
to top it off... cab VIN tag has been removed/reattached in the past...

have to go thru BS with DMV... would like to know what the frame came from if possible...

thanks guys

[Sodell]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

anyone help me with a partial frame VIN... stamped in two places on top of the passenger frame rail
CFF395273

my frame VIN and Cab VIN don't match...
to top it off... cab VIN tag has been removed/reattached in the past...

have to go thru BS with DMV... would like to know what the frame came from if possible...

thanks guys

What are you asking? You can use the vin from the cab...

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by Sodell

What are you asking? You can use the vin from the cab...

it's all good... i figured out the info i needed from that frame VIN...
the frame and cab VIN don't match, pita

[naphtali5725]

DMV inspector was supposed to be here today to check it all out... didn't make it, he'll be here Monday or some other day next week.

i'll know more then

[Sodell]

That sucks

[naphtali5725]

update...

alright here's the scoop from the NC DMV inspector...

cab VIN was valid, not stolen etc. 1986 long wheel base truck

frame 1985 short wheel base, and was stolen in 1987, legally recovered, then used to build my truck

he confiscated the VIN tag that was on it

they will issue 2 new VIN tags, with a NC issued VIN... (with the same number affixed in different spots... one in door jamb, and one under the hood)
one will be affixed underhood near the brake master cylinder
one will be affixed inside the drivers door area on the cab
NOT necessary to re-VIN the frame, but those numbers will be on the title record with the new VIN's to tie them all together in one vehicle

he said it was good that I had taken it back apart, if the cab or frame was in an active theft case, and the truck was assembled, they would have taken the whole thing.

however, since everything was apart, all they would have done was either take the cab or frame by itself if either was an active theft case

once they come back in 2 weeks with the VIN's and apply them, then I can go get it re-titled in my name, whilst i wait for the title to come back, it will have to be bonded as proof of ownership until title is in hand

once title is in hand with the new VIN's, that's it, all is ok, nothing to worry about anymore

so i'm glad i went through the correct procedures, if it would have been found out during a traffic stop, or whatever... it would have been impounded, legal fees, lawyer fees etc. etc. etc. you know the deal...

that's about it. inspector suggested getting stuff like this taken care of before you drop a ton of money into it, he's seen guys heartbroken when they tow their **** away, and it takes about a year for the judicial process to get it back

FWIW

[naphtali5725]

2nd update:

DMV inspector came yesterday, he affixed the 2 VIN tags to my truck... they are made of the same stuff as the month/year stickers on a license plate... just stickers with the new NC assigned VIN

one in the door jamb, the other near the master cylinder.

next step, i have to get it bonded for 1 1/2 times the estimated tax value, and then go apply for the new title... bonds start at 100, not sure what the estimated tax value is...

and that's it... process was pretty straight forward, the inspectors were both really cool about everything, we talked about other stuff more than about my truck, hope this helps!

[naphtali5725]

estimated tax value was 560.00 LOL

[68Timber]

Good to hear everything went well. The sticker part is a little odd. What happens if you lose them? Do you have to go through the whole process again? I was expecting a "new other" vin tag with rivets, something a little more permanent.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Good to hear everything went well. The sticker part is a little odd. What happens if you lose them? Do you have to go through the whole process again? I was expecting a "new other" vin tag with rivets, something a little more permanent.

i thought the same thing... but it's a sticker with my NCS number(VIN) from the NC DMV, since all the paperwork blah blah, is already done, a replacement sticker would be issued, same number. but it's a little weak, i mean how much does a number tag stamping machine cost?

[naphtali5725]

next week, i should have my bond for my truck, so i can apply for the title. when i get the new clear title, i will re-assemble what I had, and continue on, i obviously didn't get it done in time for my birthday yesterday as i had planned, so i'm hoping by the 1st of the year...

[jpnh]

Happy birth day/good luck on the truck

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by jpnh

Happy birth day/good luck on the truck

thanks man, they say after 50 it all goes downhill fast LOL

[naphtali5725]

sneak peak of the other engine...

[naphtali5725]

these heads for the new motor

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BERNARD-MOND...item3f4a263788

[68Timber]

A friend bought a set of those for an Olds 350 he has. They're not installed yet but he said they looked good out of the box.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

A friend bought a set of those for an Olds 350 he has. They're not installed yet but he said they looked good out of the box.

they're good for close to 500hp out of the box with the right cam/intake/carb etc. on a 455 or stroker, so my goal of 450 should be doable pretty easily

[naphtali5725]

still waiting to go get my bond for 1 1/2 times the value of my truck, which is about 800.00
bond is 100.00, once i get that I can go apply for my new NC title

taking a little bit of time, had football camp to go to for my son, so i'll be on track next month

updates real soon

[naphtali5725]

updates on the new motor... short block is done from pan to cam, i have my heads, and other engine items ready for install
should be able to run down to Florida and get my motor in a few weeks.

[NONHOG]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

run down to Florida and get my motor

Mark doing this engine?

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Mark doing this engine?

cutlassefi? yes he is
do you have an Olds?

[naphtali5725]

engine is done to the point where i need to assemble it the rest of the way... heads/intake etc.