68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog"

[srea76]

It is motivating me for a ride to leesburg to drop my truck off at your house..lol Merry Christmas Spike!!!

[spike38]

Originally Posted by srea76

It is motivating me for a ride to leesburg to drop my truck off at your house..lol Merry Christmas Spike!!!

Now! Now! We will have none of that.
You can not turn my hobby into a job.
It would take all the fun out of it!!!

Spike

[67chevy1series]

but you would be doing what you love best

[spike38]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

but you would be doing what you love best

Between 46hrs/wk on my job(2,2,3 rotating day to night)
20-30hrs/wk working on my truck
If I started working on another one also,
I would be a miserable S.O.B LOL!!!!

Spike

[67chevy1series]

ahh look at the site glad that they can be festive i wonder what do they do for new year

[spike38]

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to everyone

Spike

[yukon ratrod]

Originally Posted by spike38

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to everyone

Spike

very nice build! looking great! love the first pict you have for a paint sceme. keep up the good work!

[srea76]

What did you use for your paint stripping and was it much trouble to take off? Also Merry Christmas from S.E. Georgia

[spike38]

Originally Posted by srea76

What did you use for your paint stripping and was it much trouble to take off? Also Merry Christmas from S.E. Georgia

I used airplane stripper, From the paint store
A cheap paint brush, 1 square foot at a time.
If it sucked it up, I'll coat it with a little more. Let set for about 10 min.
Then I use a 1" putty knife, (That I rounded the corners) to get the bulk off.
Apply a thin coat of stripper as needed in between wire brushing lower layers
When I get close to the metal, I use a medium wire brush (welding supply)
Wipe all remaining stripper clean with Acetone.
Then treat all exposed metal with phoscote, To neutralize any rust. And it leaves
a zinc coating, To keep it from rusting in this South Georgia humidity.

Keep in mind, Mine had 9 layers on it. You may not need a putty knife.

Then later on, Crob35 reminded of another stripping technique,
Using Saran wrap. I had heard of it before, But never
used it. So I tried it. It worked great!

First You apply a generous amount of stripper. Then you cover it with saran
wrap. The quicker and smoother you can get the saran wrap on, The better.
You are trying to keep the air out.

After 8hrs or more, Pull the saran wrap off, And remove all the loose paint.
Most will come off easily with a putty knife.

One more light coat of stripper, And a coarse scotch bright, Or wire brush.
Will remove anything that's left.

Then I coat it with phoscote to neutralize any rust, And prevent it from
rusting, Until I prime it.

The picture below, Shows 1st cleaning at the top, Final cleaning in the middle,
And phoscote at the bottom.

This is the easiest way I know of.

Spike

[spike38]

Originally Posted by yukon ratrod

very nice build! looking great! love the first pict you have for a paint sceme. keep up the good work!

Thanks! I like that paint layout as well, But I've decided to go old school
with a kandy baby blue and white pearl, Riding on a set of Corvette
ralley rims, And baby moon centers.

Spike

[spike38]

Got to play for an hour or so today.
Installed the water pump And alternator.
But I'm thinking about some new billet
mounts for the alternator,
And power steering pump.

Spike

[waynep]

Awsome build.Im in the same shape that you are..... No Shop to work in. My shop build starts Tuesday!!!!!! I cant wait to start my 72!!

[srea76]

Love the old caddy air cleaner too spike.

[spike38]

Originally Posted by srea76

Love the old caddy air cleaner too spike.

That beast is huge isn't it. LOL
Fits a 14x4 K&N filter as well,
No breathing problem here

Spike

[spike38]

Originally Posted by waynep

Awsome build.Im in the same shape that you are..... No Shop to work in. My shop build starts Tuesday!!!!!! I cant wait to start my 72!!

Thanks Wayne, And I know you can't wait.

Spike

[spike38]

Installed my new rear track bar today.
I only have a 4" drop, So I went with the 24"
double adjustable from CPP.
Ended up with 9 3/8" from frame
to tread line on both sides.
It adjusts similar to a tie rod connector.

Spike

[67chevy1series]

looks good

[oldblue1968chevy]

Looks good! Did ya go thru CCP or there ebay store (cheaper)

[spike38]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Looks good! Did ya go thru CCP or there ebay store (cheaper)

I would have gone threw Ebay, But didn't see it.
I bought it from CPP site online

Spike

[67chevy1series]

so are you going to use that air cleaner

[spike38]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

so are you going to use that air cleaner

But of course!
Help it do some heavy breathing.
With a little help from my Holley

Spike

[67chevy1series]

nice i want a 67 factory air cleaner but i hear that they dont breath here

[srea76]

Is the air cleaner factory caddy or after market? Looks good I am thinking of getting one myself. Where did you score it?

[oldblue1968chevy]

Ive seen em in speedway catalogs

spike, what'd they charge ya thru CCP, or do you mind..(Ive gotta buy one soon)

[spike38]

srea76, I picked up the air cleaner on Ebay, For just under $100 w/shipping.

oldblue1968chevy, I think the track bar was about $65 total.

Spike