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my4by2 · 01-17-2012, 11:01 PM

Eh.... The last 3 weeks have been basically nothing aside from the fuel tank getting finished up.

I sent a rather "scathing" email to WFO regarding my frustrations & think it actually upset Trevor a little bit... Hoping that doesn't hinder or negatively affect my project, but getting a nit tired of how easy it is for them to push my truck aside for other work!

He has however stated that he will make my truck a "priority" to get done, so guess we'll see what happens. Feel bad for Keven - he wants to work on it & make progress, but gets pulled off to work on other stuff all the time.

I just want their part to get done so I can get the truck to Mario. Hoping to have some kind of update though later this week.

AntiGov · 01-17-2012, 11:26 PM

feel your pain man........hopefully they put some hrs on it this week....gonna be cool to see pics during paint process

my4by2 · 01-19-2012, 10:07 PM

Wooooo-Hoooooo!!!!!

Finally scored me a complete set of NOS headlight bezels & grille trim for the project - and all from 1 seller thankfully!!!

Was beginning to get a little perturbed by the darn eBay snipers that kept beating me out at the last second so I bid high & took it all home for a change!

Nothing done this week as Keven was still finishing up a YJ rock crawler project. Supposed to go full throttle on mine again next week though, so we'll see!

3r!c84 · 01-19-2012, 10:13 PM

Still going with the led headlights?
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my4by2 · 01-19-2012, 10:18 PM

Oh yeah, they're already installed & everything. All my lighting - interior & exterior - will be LED on the truck.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-19-2012, 10:47 PM

Better get them working on it as king of the hammers is coming up...

my4by2 · 01-19-2012, 10:49 PM

Yeah, basically gonna lose another week because of that too.... It's one of their major events though & I know it going in.

my4by2 · 01-20-2012, 12:17 AM

And a picture say a thousand words!!!

1985-GMC · 01-20-2012, 06:21 PM

Nice! Are those NOS?

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-20-2012, 08:29 PM

Nice score on your parts man! They'll look great on it!

my4by2 · 01-20-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Nice! Are those NOS?

Yep, NOS new GM parts!!!

my4by2 · 01-25-2012, 03:16 AM

Well, Keven's back on my truck all this week after FINALLY finishing up the buggy he had been working on!!! Should get quite a bit done with any luck & have me some pics to post at the end of the week too!

my4by2 · 01-27-2012, 09:29 PM

No pics to post this week unfortunately...

The shop did however "re-rent" their old shop space which is in the same business complex as their current one. Keven has moved his tools, my truck & all of my parts down there to work on it outside of the main shop.

This allows him more room to "spread out" & also to be able to work uninterrupted on it while he's down there - plus everything will be just how he left it rather than the truck being moved around all the time to make way for other projects...

Trevor seems a bit more "re-focused" on the whole thing & says he wants to try to have Keven on my truck at least 3 days a week, so we'll see how that holds up. Not to sure it wouldn't just be easier for him to forget about it now that it's not sitting out in the shop area staring at him...

Keven's still tackling all the wiring - it's by far the largest task like that he's ever had to undertake considering he's used to building rock crawlers & vehicles not normally reserved for the street or shows!

Will post more updates & pics as soon as I get 'em!!!

jbclassix · 01-27-2012, 10:09 PM

Man! I keep seeing the alert to a new post on this thread and get all excited that there will be pictures!

my4by2 · 01-27-2012, 10:46 PM

Yeah... Wish I had more - I post 'em as I get 'em trust me!

Some bad news to report though - the NOS upper & lower grill trim I scored on eBay apparently "fell out" of the PVC tubing that the seller packaged it in en route... Doubt I'll ever see it now...

jbclassix · 01-28-2012, 01:26 AM

Must have been shipped USPS huh?

Shipped a ring and pinion through USPS once and only the ring gear got there... Wasn't happy but I still use them, just their flat rate services. That really sucks about loosing the NOS parts! especially since it sounds like the seller took measures to prevent damage.

my4by2 · 01-28-2012, 04:28 AM

Nope, surprisingly it was UPS that did it.... Both Mario & the seller are contacting them to see what can be done, but imagine that even if they're found they'll most likely be damaged after falling out of the PVC tubing!

Scored something else today though!!! Got a NOS black Chevrolet grille assembly still in the original box!!! Gonna use that rather than the LMC Truck "Special Edition" grille that I had purchased before.

Will try to get some pics of it soon to put on here.

my4by2 · 01-29-2012, 02:36 AM

Here's a good shot of the aforementioned NOS black

grille assembly I scored off of eBay. I think it's gonna look WAY better on there than that LMC Special Edition grille painted black I had in mind originally - plus it's genuine GM parts!!!

Now just gotta get a Bowtie made to go in the center that'll "fit in" with everything else....

my4by2 · 01-29-2012, 02:40 AM

For some reason pic didn't post...

jbclassix · 01-29-2012, 01:21 PM

The grille and trim are going to be the only factory pieces on the body then, huh? Are you gonna let Mario get creative with it? I went back through and re-read the build this morning!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-29-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my4by2

Here's a good shot of the aforementioned NOS black

grille assembly I scored off of eBay. I think it's gonna look WAY better on there than that LMC Special Edition grille painted black I had in mind originally - plus it's genuine GM parts!!!

Now just gotta get a Bowtie made to go in the center that'll "fit in" with everything else....

Do you have a picture of the LMC grill? Went through the build and didn't see one.

my4by2 · 01-29-2012, 09:12 PM

I have no pics posted of the LMC grille as it's still inside the box at the shop. You can however see what it looks like in the rendering - although it comes in a chrome finish. Also - here's a link to a view of it on the LMC website:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=60

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

The grille and trim are going to be the only factory pieces on the body then, huh? Are you gonna let Mario get creative with it? I went back through and re-read the build this morning!

Not really, the factory drip rails will still be on there as will factory style mirrors, front bumper as well as the wheel well trim.

As for Mario getting "creative" - to a certain degree, yes. We have a paint scheme in mind as you can see in my renderings, but I will allow him some creative input if he see's something that might make it better.

1985-GMC · 01-29-2012, 11:24 PM

I cant remember back if you are or not, but are you getting billet inserts (like the first picture) made?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=178

my4by2 · 01-29-2012, 11:39 PM

For the dash & door panels yes I am. We're not quite to that point yet - it won't happen until we get past the paint stage.

1985-GMC · 01-30-2012, 12:00 AM

Sweet!

01-17-2012, 11:01 PM	#851
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Eh.... The last 3 weeks have been basically nothing aside from the fuel tank getting finished up. I sent a rather "scathing" email to WFO regarding my frustrations & think it actually upset Trevor a little bit... Hoping that doesn't hinder or negatively affect my project, but getting a nit tired of how easy it is for them to push my truck aside for other work! He has however stated that he will make my truck a "priority" to get done, so guess we'll see what happens. Feel bad for Keven - he wants to work on it & make progress, but gets pulled off to work on other stuff all the time. I just want their part to get done so I can get the truck to Mario. Hoping to have some kind of update though later this week.

01-17-2012, 11:26 PM	#852
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build feel your pain man........hopefully they put some hrs on it this week....gonna be cool to see pics during paint process __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

01-19-2012, 10:07 PM	#853
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Wooooo-Hoooooo!!!!! Finally scored me a complete set of NOS headlight bezels & grille trim for the project - and all from 1 seller thankfully!!! Was beginning to get a little perturbed by the darn eBay snipers that kept beating me out at the last second so I bid high & took it all home for a change! Nothing done this week as Keven was still finishing up a YJ rock crawler project. Supposed to go full throttle on mine again next week though, so we'll see!

01-19-2012, 10:13 PM	#854
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Still going with the led headlights? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-19-2012, 10:18 PM	#855
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Oh yeah, they're already installed & everything. All my lighting - interior & exterior - will be LED on the truck.

01-19-2012, 10:47 PM	#856
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Better get them working on it as king of the hammers is coming up... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-19-2012, 10:49 PM	#857
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Yeah, basically gonna lose another week because of that too.... It's one of their major events though & I know it going in.

01-20-2012, 12:17 AM	#858
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build And a picture say a thousand words!!! Attached Images

01-20-2012, 06:21 PM	#859
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Nice! Are those NOS? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-20-2012, 08:29 PM	#860
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Nice score on your parts man! They'll look great on it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-25-2012, 03:16 AM	#862
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Well, Keven's back on my truck all this week after FINALLY finishing up the buggy he had been working on!!! Should get quite a bit done with any luck & have me some pics to post at the end of the week too!

01-27-2012, 09:29 PM	#863
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build No pics to post this week unfortunately... The shop did however "re-rent" their old shop space which is in the same business complex as their current one. Keven has moved his tools, my truck & all of my parts down there to work on it outside of the main shop. This allows him more room to "spread out" & also to be able to work uninterrupted on it while he's down there - plus everything will be just how he left it rather than the truck being moved around all the time to make way for other projects... Trevor seems a bit more "re-focused" on the whole thing & says he wants to try to have Keven on my truck at least 3 days a week, so we'll see how that holds up. Not to sure it wouldn't just be easier for him to forget about it now that it's not sitting out in the shop area staring at him... Keven's still tackling all the wiring - it's by far the largest task like that he's ever had to undertake considering he's used to building rock crawlers & vehicles not normally reserved for the street or shows! Will post more updates & pics as soon as I get 'em!!!

01-27-2012, 10:09 PM	#864
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Man! I keep seeing the alert to a new post on this thread and get all excited that there will be pictures! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-27-2012, 10:46 PM	#865
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Yeah... Wish I had more - I post 'em as I get 'em trust me! Some bad news to report though - the NOS upper & lower grill trim I scored on eBay apparently "fell out" of the PVC tubing that the seller packaged it in en route... Doubt I'll ever see it now...

01-28-2012, 01:26 AM	#866
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Must have been shipped USPS huh? Shipped a ring and pinion through USPS once and only the ring gear got there... Wasn't happy but I still use them, just their flat rate services. That really sucks about loosing the NOS parts! especially since it sounds like the seller took measures to prevent damage. __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205



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01-28-2012, 04:28 AM	#867
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Nope, surprisingly it was UPS that did it.... Both Mario & the seller are contacting them to see what can be done, but imagine that even if they're found they'll most likely be damaged after falling out of the PVC tubing! Scored something else today though!!! Got a NOS black Chevrolet grille assembly still in the original box!!! Gonna use that rather than the LMC Truck "Special Edition" grille that I had purchased before. Will try to get some pics of it soon to put on here.

01-29-2012, 02:36 AM	#868
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Here's a good shot of the aforementioned NOS black grille assembly I scored off of eBay. I think it's gonna look *WAY* better on there than that LMC Special Edition grille painted black I had in mind originally - plus it's genuine GM parts!!! Now just gotta get a Bowtie made to go in the center that'll "fit in" with everything else....

01-29-2012, 02:40 AM	#869
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build For some reason pic didn't post... Attached Images

01-29-2012, 01:21 PM	#870
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build The grille and trim are going to be the only factory pieces on the body then, huh? Are you gonna let Mario get creative with it? I went back through and re-read the build this morning! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-29-2012, 11:24 PM	#873
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build I cant remember back if you are or not, but are you getting billet inserts (like the first picture) made?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=178 __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-29-2012, 11:39 PM	#874
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build For the dash & door panels yes I am. We're not quite to that point yet - it won't happen until we get past the paint stage.

01-30-2012, 12:00 AM	#875
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Sweet! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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