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73gmc454 · 08-11-2018, 10:09 PM

So glad to see your still working on this build ! Great job on everything as usual, top notch !

smokedat · 08-12-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 73gmc454

So glad to see your still working on this build ! Great job on everything as usual, top notch !

Thanks

smokedat · 08-12-2018, 08:29 PM

I was lucky to find these, some bling bling for the seats. I’m running buckets so I have 1 extra

smokedat · 08-13-2018, 09:44 AM

Sample pic of the ornament

smokedat · 08-16-2018, 08:47 PM

Long time coming, some color for the blues. These phone pics can’t capture the color tone, completely difrent color in person.

Mjminino · 08-17-2018, 05:09 AM

mcbassin · 08-17-2018, 07:54 AM

Paint looks AWESOME Alex! Congrats! I know it's been a long time coming.
I really like your plan for the seats too

aggie91 · 08-17-2018, 08:48 AM

That is going to look awesome out in the sun!

smokedat · 08-17-2018, 10:16 AM

Z10 Super Cheyenne coming together

smokedat · 08-18-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mjminino

smokedat · 08-18-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Paint looks AWESOME Alex! Congrats! I know it's been a long time coming.
I really like your plan for the seats too

Thanks I will two tone the seats feeling like a light cream on the outside and a cross hatch in center with original style stitching and tubing

smokedat · 08-18-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

That is going to look awesome out in the sun!

Yes can’t wait to see the color pop in good lighting

smokedat · 08-18-2018, 03:53 PM

Next move is to drop engine in. Then hang front clip then spray the entire exterior all at once, with bed off . The inside of the bed will be done first then masked off for exterior pass.
I have the mounts and hardware ready. Stainless steel mounts with some 12 pt ARP bolts
With a CPP trans mount and new trans mount bolts.

smokedat · 08-18-2018, 04:04 PM

I realized I didn’t have enough mid coat aka candy since it’s so translucent u need to apply a good wet coat to make it visible. So I had to get another gallon from a connection in Nevada since it not sold in CA.
I also had to get another gallon of clear, so I’m in 3 gallons of clear.

smokedat · 08-22-2018, 09:57 PM

Some progress. Tomorow bed will be painted So this Friday I plan to drop engine in and hang the front clip.

smokedat · 08-22-2018, 10:07 PM

Frame needs some attention it’s filthy from all the water sanding. Unavoidable auto body refinishing is messy

smokedat · 08-22-2018, 10:22 PM

Hopefully by Saturday I have the truck at home. Then the fun work begins final assembly.

z71se · 08-22-2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

Frame needs some attention it’s filthy from all the water sanding. Unavoidable auto body refinishing is messy

What are your plans for the frame?

**Dads79GMC** · 08-23-2018, 09:28 AM

Love the blue!!! I’m kind of partial to that color though.

mcbassin · 08-23-2018, 09:54 AM

Wow! looks great Alex!

smokedat · 08-23-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by z71se

What are your plans for the frame?

It just needs a good wash, scrub and rinse with a soft brush or sponge.
It will be time consuming with all the intricate parts.

smokedat · 08-23-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Love the blue!!! I’m kind of partial to that color though.

Thanks

smokedat · 08-23-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Wow! looks great Alex!

Thank you

smokedat · 08-23-2018, 10:00 AM

Before I install any glass or seals mirrors handles, I will color sand it and buff it.

LT7A · 08-23-2018, 07:36 PM

It's looking fantastic man! Can't hardly imagine how it will look after the color sand and buff. What's the GM name for that color? It looks the same or very similar to the Corvette color electron blue which came out around 2000.

08-11-2018, 10:09 PM	#1076
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne So glad to see your still working on this build ! Great job on everything as usual, top notch ! __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

08-12-2018, 08:29 PM	#1078
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I was lucky to find these, some bling bling for the seats. I’m running buckets so I have 1 extra Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios Last edited by smokedat; 08-12-2018 at 08:40 PM.

08-13-2018, 09:44 AM	#1079
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Sample pic of the ornament Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

08-16-2018, 08:47 PM	#1080
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Long time coming, some color for the blues. These phone pics can’t capture the color tone, completely difrent color in person. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios Last edited by smokedat; 08-16-2018 at 08:57 PM.

08-17-2018, 05:09 AM	#1081
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

08-17-2018, 07:54 AM	#1082
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Paint looks AWESOME Alex! Congrats! I know it's been a long time coming. I really like your plan for the seats too __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-17-2018, 08:48 AM	#1083
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne That is going to look awesome out in the sun! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-17-2018, 10:16 AM	#1084
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Z10 Super Cheyenne coming together Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

08-18-2018, 03:53 PM	#1088
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Next move is to drop engine in. Then hang front clip then spray the entire exterior all at once, with bed off . The inside of the bed will be done first then masked off for exterior pass. I have the mounts and hardware ready. Stainless steel mounts with some 12 pt ARP bolts With a CPP trans mount and new trans mount bolts. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

08-18-2018, 04:04 PM	#1089
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I realized I didn’t have enough mid coat aka candy since it’s so translucent u need to apply a good wet coat to make it visible. So I had to get another gallon from a connection in Nevada since it not sold in CA. I also had to get another gallon of clear, so I’m in 3 gallons of clear. __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios Last edited by smokedat; 08-18-2018 at 04:17 PM.

08-22-2018, 09:57 PM	#1090
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Some progress. Tomorow bed will be painted So this Friday I plan to drop engine in and hang the front clip. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

08-22-2018, 10:07 PM	#1091
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Frame needs some attention it’s filthy from all the water sanding. Unavoidable auto body refinishing is messy __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

08-22-2018, 10:22 PM	#1092
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Hopefully by Saturday I have the truck at home. Then the fun work begins final assembly. __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios Last edited by smokedat; 08-22-2018 at 10:58 PM.

08-23-2018, 09:28 AM	#1094
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Love the blue!!! I’m kind of partial to that color though. __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

08-23-2018, 09:54 AM	#1095
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Wow! looks great Alex! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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08-23-2018, 10:00 AM	#1099
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Before I install any glass or seals mirrors handles, I will color sand it and buff it. __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

08-23-2018, 07:36 PM	#1100
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne It's looking fantastic man! Can't hardly imagine how it will look after the color sand and buff. What's the GM name for that color? It looks the same or very similar to the Corvette color electron blue which came out around 2000.

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