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Beach-Burban · 01-09-2021, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

I'm torn...
The new inner fenders do look amazing! But I had asked for matt black, so the engine bay would look more freshened up, but not over done. Now the much (much) less than show quality engine is going to look way out of place.
Not sure, I can ask him to repaint it matt black -- Ughh!

I'm at the "crossroads" of finalizing the paint scheme for my '72 Suburban...and the inner fenders is one place I can't decide on either! I originally thought it would be matte black, but after seeing yours, I'm leaning towards color (Wheatland Yellow in my case). Your paint is amazing!!!

Woody

WannaBe68 · 01-09-2021, 07:13 PM

Beach-Burb - keep that two tone...it will look awesome!

Yeah - I don't think I will bring up the inner fenders with the painter. He really has taken ownership of this job and every time I get too close he reflectively says be careful! Gotta respect that...

The good news is - in the not too distant future - I am going to rebuild the top end on the engine with a Vortec heads, cam swap with a fiTech fuel injection carb. Should get up to an additional 100hp.
Guess we can freshen-up everything else then!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-09-2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Beach-Burb - keep that two tone...it will look awesome!

Yeah - I don't think I will bring up the inner fenders with the painter. He really has taken ownership of this job and every time I get too close he reflectively says be careful! Gotta respect that...

The good news is - in the not too distant future - I am going to rebuild the top end on the engine with a Vortec heads, cam swap with a fiTech fuel injection carb. Should get up to an additional 100hp.
Guess we can freshen-up everything else then!

yeah, let the painter do his thing. He's obviously got pride in his work. That's not common anymore.

WannaBe68 · 01-15-2021, 08:30 PM

Quick Friday update before the weekend..

Front fenders on and he was about to start fitting the hood, but I had a meeting to get to so missed that! New emblems looked great.
Not pictured, but the new lower molding was also in the beginning stages of being put on!
And the first shot of my "never will place in any engine bay show"! A new booster and MC are the first thing that obviously needs replacing. Goldclad for sure. Overall, getting closer!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-16-2021, 12:59 PM

Looking more and more amazing!

WannaBe68 · 01-18-2021, 07:03 PM

Hood and new lower moldings getting happy!

**HO455** · 01-18-2021, 09:36 PM

It's amazing how good one piece of moulding can look!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-19-2021, 09:23 AM

More! I wanna see more!

WannaBe68 · 01-25-2021, 06:17 PM

The cut and polish is about 2/3rds complete and the lower molding is going on after they have finished a section. Glass guy came out and started putting all the glass in with all new rubber. New front windshield is still waiting on the SS trim piece before going in.
The body, minus the grill assembly, is basically complete with gaps done - Guy said getting the hood correct just about made him Tap-Out :-)

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

The cut and polish is about 2/3rds complete and the lower molding is going on after they have finished a section. Glass guy came out and started putting all the glass in with all new rubber. New front windshield is still waiting on the SS trim piece before going in.
The body, minus the grill assembly, is basically complete with gaps done - Guy said getting the hood correct just about made him Tap-Out :-)

Looks really good. I'm hoping you didn't order reproduction stainless for your windshield. Lots of horror stories on here about trying to get the windshield installed with the new stuff.....

LockDoc

WannaBe68 · 01-26-2021, 12:11 PM

Well...yeah, I did.
I think the glass guy is coming back today to install it all, so we'll see if I have a bedtime horror story for you all!

WannaBe68 · 01-27-2021, 09:47 PM

If the bowtie is on, I must be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel - right!?

As I mentioned earlier, my pristine aluminum grill was polished to a brilliant shine...then they anodized it to death! Cloudy, dull, but will probably last another 50 years easy. Next to the new bumper and paint it sure sticks out as "unfinished"...IMO. I am still tempted to get it stripped again and polished...then hit it with a gloss clear.
That aside - getting close!!

Oh, and keeping the original Cali plate...of course.

**LockDoc** · 01-27-2021, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

If the bowtie is on, I must be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel - right!?

As I mentioned earlier, my pristine aluminum grill was polished to a brilliant shine...then they anodized it to death! Cloudy, dull, but will probably last another 50 years easy. Next to the new bumper and paint it sure sticks out as "unfinished"...IMO. I am still tempted to get it stripped again and polished...then hit it with a gloss clear.
That aside - getting close!!

Oh, and keeping the original Cali plate...of course.

I would just leave the surround for a while and see how it does. I would think in that Texas sun you would be re-clearing it every few years. Dunno'

LockDoc

WannaBe68 · 01-30-2021, 12:31 AM

Getting closer and closer! Might get it back next week!

Look at that beautiful master cylinder and booster next to that ugly inner fender and all that new paint! Oh - and he painted the hinges too!!

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 01-30-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Beach-Burb - keep that two tone...it will look awesome!

Yeah - I don't think I will bring up the inner fenders with the painter. He really has taken ownership of this job and every time I get too close he reflectively says be careful! Gotta respect that...

The good news is - in the not too distant future - I am going to rebuild the top end on the engine with a Vortec heads, cam swap with a fiTech fuel injection carb. Should get up to an additional 100hp.
Guess we can freshen-up everything else then!

You Would Be Better Off With Holly Or Msd Atomic I’ve Installed A Few Fi Systems as well Fi Customer always have Stating, Running Issues, The MSD No Problems just my 2 Cents

**LockDoc** · 01-30-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Getting closer and closer! Might get it back next week!

Look at that beautiful master cylinder and booster next to that ugly inner fender and all that new paint! Oh - and he painter the hinges too!!

I would just cover around it with paper and paint it flat or semi-gloss black with a brush for now.

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-30-2021, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I would just cover around it with paper and paint it flat or semi-gloss black with a brush for now.

LockDoc

X2, that would help a lot.

WannaBe68 · 01-31-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I would just cover around it with paper and paint it flat or semi-gloss black with a brush for now.

LockDoc

Brushing on some semi gloss POR15 might do the trick until I have the vortec swap done.

And I'll do a little more digging into the different mfg of the efi bodies.

Thanks!

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2021, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Brushing on some semi gloss POR15 might do the trick until I have the vortec swap done.

And I'll do a little more digging into the different mfg of the efi bodies.

Thanks!

Yes, that stuff flows out really good.

LockDoc

WannaBe68 · 02-13-2021, 05:41 PM

So my paint and body guy's wife got Covid and then he got it. They closed the body shop down, so I'm on hold until they get better and can finish up.
Timing is okay - I don't mind leaving it in the shop until this crappy cold/wet front is over and done with.
I did sneak in and snap a few shots. It is cut and buffed and put back together with a few minor things needing tweaking, but basically done... Last thing is supposed to be to polish it, clean the tires and wheels and then hopefully I'll be driving it home!
Like I've said - the lighting in this shop is so weird. Each of the 4 pictures has a different shade of the 504 green...it's crazy!

**HO455** · 02-13-2021, 07:10 PM

Green does that a lot. Sunlight days, overcast days, different street lights, they all give my Burban different looks.
Once again your Burban is gorgeous!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-13-2021, 08:39 PM

I love it!!! I hope they get better soon....

underliner6 · 02-15-2021, 11:10 AM

It looks like he blew it out of the park. Beautiful.

**dozerbill72** · 02-16-2021, 11:18 AM

I have been following along and got to say it looks awesome.
As far as your fuel injection goes, after hours of homework I went with the Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 XT. It was a little more money but you get port injection which is seems to be a far better sett up. When I did it my milage went from 10ish to a solid 16mpg and the thing fired up and drove off the first time like a factory tuned engine. It is a system I will be using again on the next project.

WannaBe68 · 02-17-2021, 10:19 PM

dozerbill72,
Really appreciate the feedback -
I still have time to keep digging into those systems, but will add your experience to the mix, for sure...
Thanks again!

01-09-2021, 07:13 PM	#52
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! Beach-Burb - keep that two tone...it will look awesome! Yeah - I don't think I will bring up the inner fenders with the painter. He really has taken ownership of this job and every time I get too close he reflectively says be careful! Gotta respect that... The good news is - in the not too distant future - I am going to rebuild the top end on the engine with a Vortec heads, cam swap with a fiTech fuel injection carb. Should get up to an additional 100hp. Guess we can freshen-up everything else then!

01-15-2021, 08:30 PM	#54
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! Quick Friday update before the weekend.. Front fenders on and he was about to start fitting the hood, but I had a meeting to get to so missed that! New emblems looked great. Not pictured, but the new lower molding was also in the beginning stages of being put on! And the first shot of my "never will place in any engine bay show"! A new booster and MC are the first thing that obviously needs replacing. Goldclad for sure. Overall, getting closer! Attached Images

01-16-2021, 12:59 PM	#55
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! Looking more and more amazing! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-18-2021, 07:03 PM	#56
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! Hood and new lower moldings getting happy! Attached Images

01-18-2021, 09:36 PM	#57
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! It's amazing how good one piece of moulding can look! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-19-2021, 09:23 AM	#58
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! More! I wanna see more! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-25-2021, 06:17 PM	#59
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! The cut and polish is about 2/3rds complete and the lower molding is going on after they have finished a section. Glass guy came out and started putting all the glass in with all new rubber. New front windshield is still waiting on the SS trim piece before going in. The body, minus the grill assembly, is basically complete with gaps done - Guy said getting the hood correct just about made him Tap-Out :-) Attached Images

01-26-2021, 12:11 PM	#61
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! Well...yeah, I did. I think the glass guy is coming back today to install it all, so we'll see if I have a bedtime horror story for you all!

01-27-2021, 09:47 PM	#62
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! If the bowtie is on, I must be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel - right!? As I mentioned earlier, my pristine aluminum grill was polished to a brilliant shine...then they anodized it to death! Cloudy, dull, but will probably last another 50 years easy. Next to the new bumper and paint it sure sticks out as "unfinished"...IMO. I am still tempted to get it stripped again and polished...then hit it with a gloss clear. That aside - getting close!! Oh, and keeping the original Cali plate...of course. Attached Images Last edited by WannaBe68; 01-27-2021 at 09:53 PM.

01-30-2021, 12:31 AM	#64
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! Getting closer and closer! Might get it back next week! Look at that beautiful master cylinder and booster next to that ugly inner fender and all that new paint! Oh - and he painted the hinges too!! Attached Images Last edited by WannaBe68; 01-30-2021 at 02:32 PM.

02-13-2021, 05:41 PM	#70
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! So my paint and body guy's wife got Covid and then he got it. They closed the body shop down, so I'm on hold until they get better and can finish up. Timing is okay - I don't mind leaving it in the shop until this crappy cold/wet front is over and done with. I did sneak in and snap a few shots. It is cut and buffed and put back together with a few minor things needing tweaking, but basically done... Last thing is supposed to be to polish it, clean the tires and wheels and then hopefully I'll be driving it home! Like I've said - the lighting in this shop is so weird. Each of the 4 pictures has a different shade of the 504 green...it's crazy! Attached Images

02-13-2021, 07:10 PM	#71
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! Green does that a lot. Sunlight days, overcast days, different street lights, they all give my Burban different looks. Once again your Burban is gorgeous! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-13-2021, 08:39 PM	#72
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! I love it!!! I hope they get better soon.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-15-2021, 11:10 AM	#73
underliner6 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 328	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! It looks like he blew it out of the park. Beautiful. __________________ Jim 1972 K20 Cheyenne- 350/350/205 1972 K20 Cheyenne - 350/SM465/205 1971 K5 Blazer

02-16-2021, 11:18 AM	#74
dozerbill72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berryville Arkansas Posts: 402	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! I have been following along and got to say it looks awesome. As far as your fuel injection goes, after hours of homework I went with the Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 XT. It was a little more money but you get port injection which is seems to be a far better sett up. When I did it my milage went from 10ish to a solid 16mpg and the thing fired up and drove off the first time like a factory tuned engine. It is a system I will be using again on the next project.



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02-17-2021, 10:19 PM	#75
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 69 SLED Finally To Paint and Body! dozerbill72, Really appreciate the feedback - I still have time to keep digging into those systems, but will add your experience to the mix, for sure... Thanks again!

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