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[Dan in Pasadena]

LDO- Wow what a royal pain in the .., posterior! I'm really liking your spray rubberized undercoat before the Peel 'n Seal. Especially that it's available at Pep Boys! I'm copying that. Hadn't thought about doing that IN the doors but I'll be doing it now. Did you weld up holes in the firewall or just go over them with the P&S?

Jim-Bob, The only thing you're not supposed to do around here is speak of yourself in the 3rd person, lol!
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[jim-bob]

..there ya go Dan..trying to confuse me
..on a serious note: What do yall think about "Be-Quite" sound deadener/insulation material?

[Rude Dude]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..there ya go Dan..trying to confuse me
..on a serious note: What do yall think about "Be-Quite" sound deadener/insulation material?

It works cheaper than Dynamate, Have you found a project yet?

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

It works cheaper than Dynamate, Have you found a project yet?

..naw rude..got a lead on a 55 that i'm to look at tomorrow..??

[pro1955]

1956 355/350 Camaro 10 bolt.

[LDO]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

LDO- Wow what a royal pain in the .., posterior! I'm really liking your spray rubberized undercoat before the Peel 'n Seal. Especially that it's available at Pep Boys! I'm copying that. Hadn't thought about doing that IN the doors but I'll be doing it now. Did you weld up holes in the firewall or just go over them with the P&S?

Jim-Bob, The only thing you're not supposed to do around here is speak of yourself in the 3rd person, lol!
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I used the holes in the firewall for my wiring and choke cable. I think one of the holes was welded by the p/o though.

The peel n stick is good stuff but will gum up a drill bit if you use it to clear up a hole so dip them in thinner afterwards.

I used small rectangles inside the doors where I could reach. Also inside the removable door panels. Seems my build thread for pics of that.

Once I marked my seat and seat belt mounting holes, I used my soldering iron to burn in and carterize the holes. Now they wont fray and the carpet fibers wont interfere with getting the bolts started.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Agreed, that is a NICE truck. Are those Coy's? 18's? Yes, please tell us the rim & tire sizes and how it is lowered. I'd love to duplicate that look if I can (afford it...ha...ha)

[pro1955]

Coy's 20x10 with 275 40/20's rear, 18x8 235 40/18 front. 72 Monte Carlo sub frame with 1 coil cut. Lowering rear leaf springs, need to run mini tubs and early Camaro rear end 60" wide. I will be adding a 3" c notch and 1" lowering shackle this winter, to get the back down alittle more.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Robozride,
Nice looking truck, man. How about posting more pictures? The original poster wanted more info on these trucks and I think he's gettign it with all these discussions of stances and rim/tire sizes. I am loving it. Do you have a photo of the truck with the 1" taller stacne in front and the taller side wall? What aspect ratio tire are you running now?

[hb32]

Mine won`t even make it to that Dan.

[Dan in Pasadena]

It will eventually. Well, I assume you intend to keep at it. Mine feels like I never get ahead and yet when I looked at which picture to post I realize I've done more than I remember.

C'mon, let's see yours. I suppose jim-bob should see the truth about what he's likely to start with...unless he has a helluva a lot more money than either of us had to start!

[hb32]

In my case I bought it as a daily driver for a truck and something unique to replace a Cavalier. My thoughts are to get it roadworthy, safe and replace all the broken stuff. I will put a T5 in it and already have the trans with a spacer. I also have a pair of Fenton split manifolds for the 235 and hope to swap out the Rochester. There is no room left in the garage for another sunny day driver.

[57 3100]

wow Dan, i didnt realize you have only had your truck since May..... you have come a long way in a short time....

leonard

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by 57 3100

wow Dan, i didnt realize you have only had your truck since May..... you have come a long way in a short time....

leonard

Hi Leonard,
Yup, just since May; only about four months. The main thing is I got a relatively good one to start except w/ 4 fugly rims & tires. I happened to have had the Torq-Thrusts & a Craigslist find got me good (if tall) rubber for $80. I did all fluids, filters, belts, hoses myself in an afternoon for under $100, then scored the valve covers & air cleaner for another $150 from eBay. Appearence wise that's about all I've done.

Mechanically & electrically is another story; an expensive story too because of labor but she
runs great now. I don't use it as a daily, but I COULD reliably and safely which is where I
wanted to get as quickly as possible
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[jim-bob]

..thanks for the pics Dan..I knew you had to have a good'un plus an organized shop..Now that's what I'm hoping to find..Did you have very much metal work to do?

I like the original stance the way it is..don't know if I would lower one..(maybe just a little

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..thanks for the pics Dan..I knew you had to have a n organized shop....

A little over 100 posts and you're making fun of me, huh? Lol. Yeah it's a disaster right now. LOTS of work needed there.

Originally Posted by jim-bob

Did you have very much metal work to do?

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Funny you ask right now. I was working on the driver's door yesterday and I found rust-out in the bottom of it. I'm debating if I should stop, pull both doors and send them to a blaster? But that's a slippery slope because I'm wondering what it'll cost and if I should/could afford to pull the bed off too? Kabwe has a local blaster he trusts so I need to drop him a PM for a name & number.

Originally Posted by jim-bob

I like the original stance the way it is..don't know if I would lower one..(maybe just a little

I'm planning on lowering it SOME but not slamming it. I'm thinking maybe 3" lowering rear springs and a 3" drop axle in front. Then if it's not low enough in front I can pull a leaf or two.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Whew! Bam, Where's this cruise night? I've gotta get over there and see these beauties.

Not to go completely off topic but can you drop me a PM with the name/location of the blaster you use...again? You told me once but I lost it, natch! Looks like I need to do my doors before I proceed much more on them.
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[hotrod1]

why PM. Let everyone know.

[Kabwe]

Dan,
Here you go.
Blasting Specialties
2937 Vail Avenue
Commerce, CA 90040-2615
(323) 721-5020

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks so much. Any idea what blasting two doors will cost? I'm wondering if they'll blast down inside? I MAY send them my bed too. When you do beds, do you fully disassemble before you take it to them?
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thanks so much. Any idea what blasting two doors will cost? I'm wondering if they'll blast down inside? I MAY send them my bed too. When you do beds, do you fully disassemble before you take it to them?
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Well when I did my cab they change me 250 inside and out. If was was going to do the bed I would disassemble it.

[Dan in Pasadena]

$250 for in n out the cab strikes me as very reasonable. Thanks for the info and the advice....now, where's this local cruise night?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

$250 for in n out the cab strikes me as very reasonable. Thanks for the info and the advice....now, where's this local cruise night?

Oh so your are ready to come down and hang with the brothers?lol Just kidding its more than just brothers.lol Its a lot of cool people.
The Inglewood cruise night does not jump like it use to, but Fudderuckers in Lakewood on Clerk is pretty nice its ran by a really cool guy (he's a Ford Truck guy but still.lol) and its a very friendly atmosphere. The one I've been to is on Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM I have not been to the other ones.

Heres what Fuddruckers website says.
Lakewood Fuddruckers hosts vintage and classic car shows every Tuesday night 4-8PM and Sunday 1-5PM. Stop by the first Saturday of the month, 1-5PM to see fifty to eighty awesome cars. If you love classic cars, this is a must!

I'm not sure how many people are showing up now due to summer being over. I always head over to say whats up after I leave Long Beach Swap Meet.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Hey man, I'm "a brother from another mother of another color!". That's what I call my white brother-in-law and my black son-in-law. Its all good. Sounds like the best of those shows would be like Memorial day or Fourth of July.

Funny, I've never been to the Long Beach swaps even though I've meant to a million times. Is it still good, because Pomona - much as I still like it - is a shadow if what it once was. At least in my opinion.
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hey man, I'm "a brother from another mother of another color!". That's what I call my white brother-in-law and my black son-in-law. Its all good. Sounds like the best of those shows would be like Memorial day or Fourth of July.

Funny, I've never been to the Long Beach swaps even though I've meant to a million times. Is it still good, because Pomona - much as I still like it - is a shadow if what it once was. At least in my opinion.
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It seems everything is a shadow of what it once was, even me.lol

Long Beach or Pomona are not what it use to be thats for sure. Lets not even talk about the junkyards.