Project...praise the lowered

[(joey)]

yeah guys,it was a big step getting to spray some paint.feels like i actually got somewhere on it.as for the wiring harness,the only wiring im using from the 67 truck is the front headlights connectors and the rear tail light connectors.the rest should be plug it in and turn the key.so today i went over and did some assembly to see how it looks with some of the holes filled.not too shabby.nothing is bolted in place in the pictures so some stuff is a little crooked but in my opinion it looks really good.next will be on to the drivers door and some welding/seam sealing under the cab.

[kev2809]

nice! i wonder how hard it would be just to swap the cluster and steering column?

my buddy has a flipped 02 sierra, and i sure could get it cheap!

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by kev2809

nice! i wonder how hard it would be just to swap the cluster and steering column?

my buddy has a flipped 02 sierra, and i sure could get it cheap!

im not sure how hard it would be just to swap them.i know there is alot of wiring to both the cluster and column.just not sure where every things goes to.could check out a wiring diagram and go from there

[slick copper]

Sweet! Nice color! Can't go wrong with red on these trucks! Can't wait to see the rest painted!! Keep it up!

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Sweet! Nice color! Can't go wrong with red on these trucks! Can't wait to see the rest painted!! Keep it up!

thanks man,its the same red my father is using on his t bucket build.it was a last second color decision for me.the out side is going satin black for now.i know from building the body at my buddies garage and frame in my drive way im going to have to chop cut and bend some stuff into place when i drop the body on the frame so the satin black would be easy for touch ups.the real paint will be next winter

[tantrumpipeline]

very impressive build, the fabrication is very good, I'm in to see this one

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

very impressive build, the fabrication is very good, I'm in to see this one

thanks dude.i got the doors blocked and sprayed in highbuild today.i should have a couple pics tomorrow

[STPrider]

this is one of those threads you subscribe to as soon as you find out whats going on, before reading it! just read the whole thing through, though, and you have talent! amazing work! wish i could do a build like this one day or even just buy an old truck and start welding and learn how to become just like you sir

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by STPrider

this is one of those threads you subscribe to as soon as you find out whats going on, before reading it! just read the whole thing through, though, and you have talent! amazing work! wish i could do a build like this one day or even just buy an old truck and start welding and learn how to become just like you sir

thanks brotha.good to hear your following along.you should look into a cheap welder and a project and just start going at it.we all started somewhere.and this is a great place to find tips,tricks,and any advice.keep checking back.im picking away at the time consuming body work and after that it should look like a truck again real quick

[(joey)]

a quick update.got some pics of the doors in highbuild,the stainless fuel tank is complete,the inside of the doors were patched,blocked,primed and then painted today.i have to say im liking the john deere blitz black.covers great,sprays ok,use what you need then pour the rest back in the can and at $30 cdn a gallon i couldnt really go wrong.

[67cheby]

Man it is looking great..keep up the good work !!

[kev2809]

nice!!

so what color and paint are you actually using to paint the entire truck? i noticed you used red on the inside, and black on the doors?

[(joey)]

im going to use the john deere blitz black for this summer.reason being im building the body at a buddy`s place and hacking the newer frame at home so the chances of everything dropping into place just perfect is pretty slim.so the satin black will be easy to blend if i have to do some hack slash and bending to get the body in place and run all the stuff through the fire wall.and also because im running out of truck bucks so the black is easier on the wallet.then next winter i will paint it base clear.not sure on color i change my mind every day.

[(joey)]

to give yo an idea this camaro was painted with the same paint i am using.

[tantrumpipeline]

sweet, where do I pick this paint up, would be perfect for inspecting how bad my bodywork is after primer

[npc1]

Hey Joey first let me say that I have watched this build for a while and you do alot of great work. My question is this. I know that you are putting the body on the newer frame but Im wondering if the newer frame is going to be skinny enough to fit under the truck? In other words are you going to have to shorten the rearend and bring in the front wheels to fit inside the fender? I hope that makes sense.

[chevy2racr]

Originally Posted by npc1

Hey Joey first let me say that I have watched this build for a while and you do alot of great work. My question is this. I know that you are putting the body on the newer frame but Im wondering if the newer frame is going to be skinny enough to fit under the truck? In other words are you going to have to shorten the rearend and bring in the front wheels to fit inside the fender? I hope that makes sense.

I'm thinking you mean narrow the rear and front....

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by npc1

Hey Joey first let me say that I have watched this build for a while and you do alot of great work. My question is this. I know that you are putting the body on the newer frame but Im wondering if the newer frame is going to be skinny enough to fit under the truck? In other words are you going to have to shorten the rearend and bring in the front wheels to fit inside the fender? I hope that makes sense.

if you mean the stance of one out side wheel to another being too wide it really isnt that far off.the suspension on newer style truck is alot wider then the older style but on the newer style they use a wheel that sits in more compared to the older style wheel that has a deeper lip and sits out further.if you go back a few pages to where the 01 sierra donor truck is all together you can see i had the wheels off of the 67 on it and they kicked out a couple inches wider compared to stock wheels on a sierra.so on the 67 one center wheel to the other center is about 63.5 inches.on the newer style frame they are about 65 inches from one to the other.then with the front camber when dropped to the ground its around 63.if your confused or i didnt answer your question please let me know.

[(joey)]

tantrumpipeline ..i got it at the john deere dealer.i will look for a part number later and let you know.i just called up and said i wanted a couple gallons of blitz black.

[slick copper]

Nice, looks awesome on that camaro. Get your tank in? Or any other progress?

[(joey)]

i didnt get the gas tank mounted yet.i have to trip a couple of the brackets that hold the straps in place and then it will be ready to go.but i did get a bunch of small stuff done.brake lines flared and hooked up to the abs unit,removed some stuff from the motor and degrease d it,got the rear suspension in place and u bolts installed,finished welding a bunch of small stuff under the cab,seam sealed around every seam and square tubing under the cab,made and welded new mounting brackets on the seats,made and welded seat mount studs and gussets under the cab.just a whole bunch of time consuming small stuff.im hoping to block the cab this weekend and get it in paint on monday.fingers crossed

[kev2809]

that blitz black is gonna look clean!

i thought about a flat black too..but i cant justify myself doing all this work and not going bc/cc route. theres just something about a hammered stance, flat black paint, and black rims that is hard to beat.

[slick copper]

Yeah, the small stuff always gets ya. Is your front bumper bolted to the new frame? If so it looks like it's tilted up a little. IMO. Maybe an optical illusion though.

[(joey)]

nah.just hanging off the frame horns.i just wanted to have it look a little more like a truck haha

[67cheby]

SWEET ....keep plugging away ....you are passing me already !!