Project Topless 365/24/7

[tvblazer78]

Sweet that's my color!

Thanks,
Trav

Originally Posted by 5150

The date for Maggie Valley is May 2, 3, and 4th.

I'm going with a flat black, probably the Hot Rod Flatz Black

[5150]

Yeah, but no gloss, satin finish

[meathead95]

i thought you where going to use flat red?

[gringoloco]

It's come a long way! This one is gonna be

[smbrouss70]

Brian,

I just noticed that you haven't modified the windshield frame at all. Are you leaving it alone so that "IF" you want to run a top at a later date, all you have to do is change doors?

[5150]

steve, I just left it alone because I don't care for the look of the ones that are tilted back. I just like the look of the yellow one on my first post.

[5150]

I can't believe it's been a month since I posted any news in this thread.

Problem is I don't have any more pics. Still waiting on them to shave the visor holes and finish the driver's side rocker box.

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!--I talked to my friend that works down at the NADC and he said they would paint it for me when the bodywork is done.

[hotrodhomi]

Shaving the visor holes? Better wear a hat.

[5150]

Anybody got any speaker ideas for me??

Part of me says screw it just cut into the doors for speakers, I mean if I cut the doors down for a roadster then what does it matter to cut into the door for a speaker.

I'm not into the big sub thing, but I do LOVE it loud. Of course with a roadster not sure how much you are going to hear, but I'm going to try

[72BlckButy]

This thing is coming right along.... going to be one sweet ride!

[meathead95]

i would build a custom console and put them in it under the dash. my brother had some
6" speakers like this and they where connected inside the console with a carboard tube (like a sealed box) and they jammed

[meathead95]

got any updated pics

[5150]

yeah, we've hit a bit of a roadblock. The burb I traded them for the body work he sold to a friend. No big deal as long as he finishes my blazer. Problem is that the seller is having a problem getting tags for it in KY, so they're dragging their feet till I get the title issues worked out on the burb.

I assume they don't want to finish it until I get the title worked out. I wouldn't just leave them hanging like that it's not me, but I understand holding the blazer till it gets resolved is their option.

[Yukon Jack]

Can't see any reason not to cut your doors for speakers if that is where you want them. You'll do a good job making them fit right in and it's not like you couldn't fill the holes later.

[hilljob26]

i gotta say,that baby is coming along nicely.i cant wait till i find be a blazer to start on.the hardest part is just getting one

[NONHOG]

[QUOTE=5150;2602376]Anybody got any speaker ideas for me??

Part of me says screw it just cut into the doors for speakers, I mean if I cut the doors down for a roadster then what does it matter to cut into the door for a speaker.

W/O door glass to get in the way why not lean the top part of your speakers back in the doors so they are pointed toward your ears as opposed to your feet . If you recess them right you could cover them with grills to kinda hide them ?

[5150]

Okay guys, went and picked it up yesterday. It's still got a lot block sanding to be done to get it ready for paint but at least it's in my garage

[Palf70Step]

Good news!!

Home where she belongs.

[Ron 586]

And now the fun starts. Congrats on making it happen to this point. I have no doubt you will see it through.

[smbrouss70]

Progress is good. I wish I had more time to do anything besides stare at mine. After seeing it the day you got it from Craig, I believe you can save anything.

[5150]

thanks Steve

Okay guys, got some help from a board member sntrym95 that came down to pick up the tonneau cover, Ketih(moedaman), and my neighbor today and we lifted the tub off of the frame. NEVER DO IT WITH JUST 4 PEOPLE.

Got alot done today, or at least I feel like I did. Hit the frame with about two cans of oven cleaner and then got the pressure washer out. It cleaned up decent, not as good as I thought, but it's caked on there pretty good.

Also got the saw zaw, grinder(which I killed), and cut off tool. Cut all of the old exhaust hangers off, the emergency brake cables, cut about 3 more inches off of the back of the frame, and yanked all 4 shocks off. Also grinded off the rivets for the upper shock mounts to get it ready for the CPP kit. Took out the fuel tank and the rear coil springs.

Here are some pics of the frame before I sprayed it off and after. Also some pics of the frame after my work was done today.

[Liz]

was Halen out there helping with the tires in the first pic?

[5150]

How could you tell?? Brings a whole new meaning to chalking the tires

[5150]

Well, I sold my silver stepside so I'm putting this thing into high gear. I'm bringing a lot of parts and my frame to the sandblaster this week and then on to the powdercoater.

Also ordered my rear disc brake kit from Blackbirds Custom Trucks.

[Big J]

Awesome stuff! What are the plans for suspension? Bags? notch? 20's? I'm too lazy to read back through, lol...