05-02-2007, 07:17 PM | #51 |
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Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air
I removed my master cylinder & booster along with the tilt column so it would not get damaged or get over spray on them while I'm doing this latest mod.
Oh yea, I also ordered new gears and bearings for the DeWalt. The new DeWalts do not seem to be made as well as my 13 year old one is, plus the parts were only $42 opposed to nearly $100 for the new ones. Mike Last edited by BigMike; 05-02-2007 at 07:20 PM. |
05-02-2007, 07:27 PM | #52 |
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Re: My newly aquired 69 shortbed with factory air
nice truck! Change the dog's name to Damien though....that things POSESSED |
06-01-2007, 12:33 AM | #53 |
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Well, here is a little more progress...
Aside from the A/C holes being filled along with the blower hole filled and rounded off to match the drivers side, can you see what else was done Mike |
06-01-2007, 01:12 AM | #54 |
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Boy does that color scream at ya!!!! Awesome color and work......and man do I wish I would've shaved my firewall!!
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Thats EXACTLY what I didn't want to say a year from now I had the firewall all painted, but I would have never been completely happy with it, so out came the grinder and welder .
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Well, I decided to properly name my build thread since it is no longer a newly acquired truck
Today I busted out some mud and began to do the finishing of the firewall...Much to my horror, must have been bad hardener, the filler did not set....CRAP! So I just went out and scraped it off, I'll try again tomorrow. I put some on the drivers side with different hardener and it set up just fine, whew. I decided to remove the little "hump" on the passenger side right above the A/C holes. I'd seen it removed on a couple and thought ah heck, it wouldn't be that much extra work, so I nixed it. I'll try and get the bodywork finished on the firewall in the next week and post more updates. Mike Now you see it Now you don't Last edited by BigMike; 07-08-2007 at 10:14 AM. |
06-02-2007, 07:39 AM | #57 |
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Is that thing smooth enough for you yet?It`s looking good.Who knows maybe it`ll get painted to match the truck some day.It`s great to see someone going for just what they want.Keep it up.
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06-02-2007, 09:31 AM | #58 |
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Looking gooooooooood!!!
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06-02-2007, 12:44 PM | #59 |
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Its the small details that get ya. I really like the core support mod. Color choice too. Keep up the good work...
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06-02-2007, 07:06 PM | #60 |
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Mike the truck is looking good. Love the colour,keep up the good work.
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06-02-2007, 07:52 PM | #61 |
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I keep seeing truck builds on here but man i honestly have to say this is my favorite one.
Mike you have one KILLER sense of detail. I only hope my truck looks 1/10 of yours when i am done. Speaking of which ... i need to get started! LOL
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06-02-2007, 08:05 PM | #62 |
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Nice choice of Kolor.
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06-02-2007, 08:49 PM | #63 |
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Thanks for all the kind words guys...Time to go out and finish getting the firewall ready for new mud
slogo, thats a heck of a Blazer ya got there Mike |
06-02-2007, 09:01 PM | #64 |
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I have to agree with the others, that truck is looking GREAT. I can't wait to see it fully painted!
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06-02-2007, 10:41 PM | #65 |
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This is true. I've seen this truck, and it looks better in real life. Glad to see the work moving forward Mike. I guess you didn't get out to goodguys this weekend? Instead you stayed home to grind off all that beautiful paint huh? Still open to helping out if you need anything. later - Simon
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06-03-2007, 06:33 PM | #66 |
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Well not a lot to update today, but I did do some roughing in with some filler to get the shape I wanted. I'll need to go over it a few more times before primer to get the corners and edges finished.
Sux having a bad back I tell ya, 6 months after surgery and I can still only put in about an hour or so before it gives out on me...I know I've said it before but GUYS, take care of your back, it's the only one you have!!! (sorry for the whining ) Mike |
06-03-2007, 07:13 PM | #67 |
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looks awsome,i just joined the site and cked out you whole thread some nice work i love the color keep up the good work.
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06-03-2007, 07:29 PM | #68 |
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@bigtom - Welcome to the site from California!
@Mike - What part of SoCal you in?
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I really love that color. I plan on doing mine that too. I love the truck but my absolute favorite would be slogo's custom C5 that is the same color.
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I love the color too but most of all i am in love with the detail of work he is doing.
I wish i could find some one with that much talent to teach me a few things. I want to do the work on my truck myself so i can truly say its ALL my own work .... but like most of us i will prolly be spending tons of cash on body prep and paint.
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Where at in California are you? You're more than welcome to come by and I can teach you how to sand Mike Last edited by BigMike; 06-03-2007 at 09:45 PM. |
06-06-2007, 11:50 PM | #73 |
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I'm in the Navy stationed in Lemoore its about 40 miles from Fresno.
Man if your serious and i am ever in the area i will deffinatelly buy some beer if serious. I'm not kidding ... if your willing to teach i'm willing to learn.
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I am almost always home so give me a shout out if you're ever down this way, I have 2 ongoing projects so there's always tons to do. If you want to learn I can definitely teach you anything you want to know about body & paint...saves big $$$ down the road if you can do your own stuff. Mike |
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Which is exactly why i need to learn ..lol
That and i want to do 100% of the work on my truck. If i have someone else do any of the work it just would feel right to me.
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