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Re: My 86 build
Are the one from rock auto, etc. pretty close?
I've even seen some on ebay for 50 bux. They good for driver quality? My budget doesn't allow for a 500 or even a 150 dollar grille. thanks! Sorry to hijack D!
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Re: My 86 build
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Re: My 86 build
I haven't seen an aftermarket grille in person, so I can't personally say. The NOS grilles that I posted links to, unless you already have all the other parts, the costs will only rise. The grille moldings are just as rare and hard to find. I have been trying to salvage grilles from the yards, in an attempt to put together a complete grille. I have completed only one, so I decided to keep it in storage in case something were to happen to the one on my truck. The bow tie was the only part that was rough, so I painted it Red. But if I ever come across a nice Gold Bowtie, I will have to put that on instead, well maybe.
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Re: My 86 build
I'm sure the aftermarket grilles that accept all the moldings & bowtie will be fine. So Rock Auto has the center grille molding pieces? Like these?
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Re: My 86 build
Not those, i meant items 5 & 7 on the LMC link.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=44
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Re: My 86 build
Your truck looks awesome TKCR, you're doing some great work!
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Thanks!!
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Re: My 86 build
Behind the seat. Finished project of carpeting the storage tray and speaker brackets. Also painted the speaker covers to match interior.
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Re: My 86 build
Great work as usual.
I really need to start adding my efforts to my build thread as well. By the time I'm done, it's too late for pics! LOL
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A little trick I learned watching Overhaulin. Chip was working on a truck, the bed to the tailgate, the gaps weren't even from side to side. He used a Porta Power. So I tried it and it worked.
As you can see, the right side, the gap was narrow compared to the left side. After using the Porta Power, the gaps are even and the tailgate no longer rubs the bed.
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I know what you mean. Actually a lot of these projects, I have worked on in the past. I did take some pictures, but I'm just getting around to adding them on here to My Build.
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Re: My 86 build
New aluminum door sills and lighted bowtie threshold plate. The lighted Bowtie looks good at night.
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Re: My 86 build
Your truck is one of my favorites . Keep up the good work. If the red hood comes up in the forsale section I am in need if one.
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I hope you do a build thread, I would like to see more of your truck.
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Ok thanks. I would like to do a build thread if I ever get time. This was my dads truck and is now my daughters, trying to teach her about about them.
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Re: My 86 build
Worked on one of those small details, the ashtray. I don't smoke nor use the ashtray, but I wanted it to look nice. A NOS ashtray, 1) are hard to find 2) too much money.
So after seeing what another member did with his, I tried it on mine and an extra ashtray I had. Brushed them down with a wire brush, then cleaned with brake cleaner and then soap & water. I then sprayed them down with prep cleaner. Hit them a few times with DupliColor Stainless Steel paint.
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That turned out excellent TKCR. Nice clean look on a part that most people skip over.
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Thanks. One came out better than the other. One had something on it, that just wouldn't come off. That's probably were a media blaster does help. But once it's back in it's spot inside the flip tray, you really only see the very front edge of the ashtray. So I can live with the results of the before & after.
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Re: My 86 build
Also changed the dome light to an LED. First got a new dome light housing from LMC. And then used this LED bulb.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=97 https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...oon-44mm/3418/
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My 2 brothers were here for Thanksgiving, so I had them help me swap out the hoods. Now I just need to set something up with the guy who's going to paint. Can't wait!!
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Re: My 86 build
After noticing another member making some minor detail work, I never knew that the jack was mounted to the inner fender, as shown in photos #1 & #2.. I already had the jack, bracket and rod. They have just been sitting in the garage collecting dust. So I have tracked down all the other parts needed to mount the jack & accessories, as shown in photo #3.
Now for a good sanding, cleaning and a paint refresh. Photos will follow when I get it done.
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