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palposity · 09-06-2010, 08:06 PM

Ready for a trip to the media blaster/painter tomorrow. Should be back this time next week. I'm trying hard to find a vendor to supply me with pre-bent brake and fuel lines so I can start the plumbing work next week. I've got several WTB ads up.

*Stitch* · 09-06-2010, 08:11 PM

try classictube.com...btw looks good on the trailer...I still need to get those doors out to ya...been busy buddy...I'll get them out this week...

glimmertwin01 · 09-06-2010, 08:14 PM

try SSBC in depew ( buffalo)

1985-GMC · 09-07-2010, 12:27 AM

Nice build! Makes me happy none of my trucks have ever seen salt!

palposity · 09-07-2010, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Well I had a little timeframe misunderstanding with my original sandblaster who was going to sandblast, prime, and paint the frame for about $700 (including a little metal fab frame work). I ended up having to take it to a bit more (by a bit I mean a lot) higher end place. I know they are going to do a great job, but it's going to set me back a full $1,000.

I'd love to do this myself, and save the money, but I work 2 jobs and have a lot of responsibilities outside of work and just don't have the time.

The media blaster should have the whole thing done and painted by this time next week. After that I'm going to take it to another guy who will replace all the bushings in the suspension. Then, I'll bring her home and start putting Humpty Dumpty back together again.

palposity · 09-07-2010, 05:14 PM

I ordered a bunch of stuff today. From LMC I ordered a body mount kit, fuel selector valve and switch, gas tank strap anti squeak thingies, and inner fender wells. From Classic tube I ordered a complete stainless brake line and fuel line set. Spending some bucks now, but I think it will look sharp.

palposity · 09-10-2010, 09:14 AM

So I had a couple hours yesterday and I polished up and painted my $125 Craigs list TH400 that can be seen in it's "Before" state in post #63 of this thread.

Here's the after:

glimmertwin01 · 09-10-2010, 09:27 AM

busy guy..... you gonna come get the front clip?

rigon4 · 09-12-2010, 03:17 PM

Looks like a nice project where in syracuse are you from?

palposity · 09-12-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

busy guy..... you gonna come get the front clip?

Yeah...I'm planning to call tomorrow to get that deal done. Thanks for your lead on that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rigon4

Looks like a nice project where in syracuse are you from?

Thank you much! I am in Baldwinsville

palposity · 09-12-2010, 04:05 PM

I just got a call from the painter! The cab is done! I am going to pick it up tonight as well as drop of the last couple major components for him to paint (the hood and the bed).

I am thrilled to pick this cab up. I will hopefully have the frame back this week and start putting this bad boy back together. This project should really get rolling now!

rigon4 · 09-12-2010, 04:08 PM

let me know if you need a hand sometime

glimmertwin01 · 09-12-2010, 04:13 PM

im gonna try n go in a few and grab the door...

palposity · 09-13-2010, 08:11 AM

Pics of the painted cab!

palposity · 09-13-2010, 08:17 AM

More pics.....

palposity · 09-13-2010, 08:19 AM

And the last of them for now....

The last pic is a bit of a prank that was played on me. This past weekend was both my wedding anniversary and my birthday. My team decided to decorate my office in my absence. All you can see in the pic is my ear. Pretty funny.

palposity · 09-13-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rigon4

let me know if you need a hand sometime

Thank you sir. Will do.

1985-GMC · 09-13-2010, 01:19 PM

Is that the indigo blue? It gooks great!

palposity · 09-13-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Is that the indigo blue? It gooks great!

Sure is. It was very dark and rainy here yesterday when I took the pics so they came out much darker than it actually appears on a clear day.

1985-GMC · 09-13-2010, 02:16 PM

Its not a metallic is it? If so it will be hard to match the other panels to it.

palposity · 09-13-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

busy guy..... you gonna come get the front clip?

I called Yasmine today and he is going to forward some pics. I will go pick them up Friday night.

palposity · 09-13-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Its not a metallic is it? If so it will be hard to match the other panels to it.

I don't think it's metallic.

glimmertwin01 · 09-13-2010, 07:48 PM

charlie that cab looks nice!
i grabbed the door yesterday i almost grabbed the other stuff... if you come here friday..stop by im very close to Jasmin
Dan

palposity · 09-18-2010, 07:38 PM

Got the frame back from the media blaster/painter today. They coated it with something I've never heard of before called DEVTAR. You can see info on it here http://www.duspec.com/DuSpec2/produc...t=Get+Document

It is used on metal stuff that is immersed in salt water and rail cars in salt mines and stuff. I'm thinking it should stand up okay to the Central New York Road salt!

palposity · 09-18-2010, 07:41 PM

A couple more pics!

Also I have run into a challenge where I realized that my replacement 4x4 tranny has a tailshaft 1 1/2" longer than the one I'm pulling out. I posted a thread in the drivetrain forum looking for helpful suggestions. In case you guys didn't see that thread please let me know what options you feel you have. I know the first option is to swap out the tailshafts which entails completely dissassembling both trannys. I would rather not go to that extent.... Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

09-06-2010, 08:06 PM	#76
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Ready for a trip to the media blaster/painter tomorrow. Should be back this time next week. I'm trying hard to find a vendor to supply me with pre-bent brake and fuel lines so I can start the plumbing work next week. I've got several WTB ads up. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-06-2010, 08:11 PM	#77
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" try classictube.com...btw looks good on the trailer...I still need to get those doors out to ya...been busy buddy...I'll get them out this week...

09-06-2010, 08:14 PM	#78
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" try SSBC in depew ( buffalo) __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

09-07-2010, 12:27 AM	#79
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Nice build! Makes me happy none of my trucks have ever seen salt! __________________ 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)

09-07-2010, 02:01 PM	#80
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Thanks for the suggestions. Well I had a little timeframe misunderstanding with my original sandblaster who was going to sandblast, prime, and paint the frame for about $700 (including a little metal fab frame work). I ended up having to take it to a bit more (by a bit I mean a lot) higher end place. I know they are going to do a great job, but it's going to set me back a full $1,000. I'd love to do this myself, and save the money, but I work 2 jobs and have a lot of responsibilities outside of work and just don't have the time. The media blaster should have the whole thing done and painted by this time next week. After that I'm going to take it to another guy who will replace all the bushings in the suspension. Then, I'll bring her home and start putting Humpty Dumpty back together again. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-07-2010, 05:14 PM	#81
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" I ordered a bunch of stuff today. From LMC I ordered a body mount kit, fuel selector valve and switch, gas tank strap anti squeak thingies, and inner fender wells. From Classic tube I ordered a complete stainless brake line and fuel line set. Spending some bucks now, but I think it will look sharp. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-10-2010, 09:14 AM	#82
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" So I had a couple hours yesterday and I polished up and painted my $125 Craigs list TH400 that can be seen in it's "Before" state in post #63 of this thread. Here's the after: Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-10-2010, 09:27 AM	#83
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" busy guy..... you gonna come get the front clip? __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

09-12-2010, 03:17 PM	#84
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Looks like a nice project where in syracuse are you from? __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban

09-12-2010, 04:05 PM	#86
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" I just got a call from the painter! The cab is done! I am going to pick it up tonight as well as drop of the last couple major components for him to paint (the hood and the bed). I am thrilled to pick this cab up. I will hopefully have the frame back this week and start putting this bad boy back together. This project should really get rolling now! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-12-2010, 04:08 PM	#87
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" let me know if you need a hand sometime __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban

09-12-2010, 04:13 PM	#88
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" im gonna try n go in a few and grab the door... __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

09-13-2010, 08:11 AM	#89
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Pics of the painted cab! Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-13-2010, 08:17 AM	#90
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" More pics..... Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-13-2010, 08:19 AM	#91
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" And the last of them for now.... The last pic is a bit of a prank that was played on me. This past weekend was both my wedding anniversary and my birthday. My team decided to decorate my office in my absence. All you can see in the pic is my ear. Pretty funny. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB



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09-13-2010, 01:19 PM	#93
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Is that the indigo blue? It gooks great! __________________ 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)

09-13-2010, 02:16 PM	#95
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Its not a metallic is it? If so it will be hard to match the other panels to it. __________________ 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)

09-13-2010, 07:48 PM	#98
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" charlie that cab looks nice! i grabbed the door yesterday i almost grabbed the other stuff... if you come here friday..stop by im very close to Jasmin Dan __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

09-18-2010, 07:38 PM	#99
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" Got the frame back from the media blaster/painter today. They coated it with something I've never heard of before called DEVTAR. You can see info on it here http://www.duspec.com/DuSpec2/produc...t=Get+Document It is used on metal stuff that is immersed in salt water and rail cars in salt mines and stuff. I'm thinking it should stand up okay to the Central New York Road salt! Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-18-2010, 07:41 PM	#100
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 86 k 20 project "cletus" A couple more pics! Also I have run into a challenge where I realized that my replacement 4x4 tranny has a tailshaft 1 1/2" longer than the one I'm pulling out. I posted a thread in the drivetrain forum looking for helpful suggestions. In case you guys didn't see that thread please let me know what options you feel you have. I know the first option is to swap out the tailshafts which entails completely dissassembling both trannys. I would rather not go to that extent.... Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

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