PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build

[rcrahn]

Hey John,
You said it. Ask and you shall receive. Here are some shots of the LWB Fleetside bed with metal floor I scooped for $200!
BTW, I have thrown in a pic of the factory gas tanks which were on it. John, they are waiting for you man! Just come by to pick them up.....

[rcrahn]

My $200 fleetside LWB bed has now been media blasted by the best kept secret low cost shop in SJ. Also tail gate and wheel housings. I just love Nor Cal metal. Now onto the body shop

[ChiefRocka]

Looking nice man !!!

[ChiefRocka]

I'm Back !!!

Rich has yet another item for John's Customs to tackle...this time it's an easy one....

About a week ago he dropped off his tailgate for a re-skin to a smooth style.

Haven't started it yet, but stay tuned for more pics !!

Trying to make this coming Saturdays show with the "Z069" chassis....been busy on that...

Pics soon !!

Later....

[ChiefRocka]

Well.....I took about a 5 minute brake on the Vette to start the tailgate re-skin and handle relocation......Just to let Rich know I didn't recycle his gate or anything !
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Using the SirMichaels kit:-
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I couldn't get the original philips head bolts to budge...even with an impact screwdriver...so I had to weld nuts to them:
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Once I remove the outer skin...it will drop in just perfect:
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[67C20JR]

Hey John,

Thanks for the help again. I appreciate it. Recently joined the corvette forum myself. Nice thread on the Z069

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by 67C20JR

Hey John,

Thanks for the help again. I appreciate it. Recently joined the corvette forum myself. Nice thread on the Z069

Your welcome......uhh, who is this ?

[67C20JR]

It's Justin the owner of the truck. I've been quite busy so you've been dealing more with my father.

[rcrahn]

Check out the 20" 8 lug wheels we selected and mounted on Yokohama Parada Spec X 2554020 tires

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Check out the 20" 8 lug wheels we selected and mounted on Yokohama Parada Spec X 2554020 tires

Not bad !! A lot nicer than I thought...not too shabby for a cast wheel !!!

That is gonna look sharp !!

[rcrahn]

Awesome John!
You are doing great!
I think the best plan is to get that straight. Then I definetly want that blasted and hit with weld thru primer before the skin is attached. I can primer it with my TP tools HVLP system. So work it to make sure sure it it straight and the new skin aligns good. Then give me a call and I'll pick it up to drop off at the media place. Or if you want you can drop it off at Accu Burr on Berger Drive, which is off of Gish. Talk to Steve. Tell him its' for me.
Thanks again. I am sure it will look great when finished. Call me with any questions.
Rich

[ChiefRocka]

Wow, I actually came back to this gate today.......This past month has been hectic...from getting hammered at the 'Lost Isle"...to blown power valves and MSD's in jet-boats....organizing pops wherehouse...to adding another year to my age this past Tuesday, I have been really busy..

I know, enough of that...here is some progress !!
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Rich had the inner skin blasted and primed before I skinned the outside. I straightened the inner, lower radius part of the gate before the reassembly. This minimizes the need for excess mud. These are just a few dings from a truck being used as, well, a truck....
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Next, I prepped the inside of the new skin by lightly sanding the surface rust that has formed, then priming the edges with the 'weld-thru' primer, then priming the middle with black primer, then with some semi-gloss for further corrosion pertection:
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If you look closely and concentrate, you might be able to see the can of 'weld-thru' primer....
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[ChiefRocka]

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Last two shots for tonight....
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Later....

[ChiefRocka]

I have completed the gate....finally....super slammed around here lately...
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Come get it Rich !!!
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Later !!!!

[rcrahn]

There is a talented man I know named "chief"
He works on old trucks for cash and relief
He performed his magic on my tailgate
and wrapped it all up on 8-8-08
Chief, now that is looking great!

[Brad2thabone]

Lookin' awesome...the watts is B A D!!!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Brad2thabone

Lookin' awesome...the watts is B A D!!!

Thanks man....it's the way to go IMO....no matter how HIGH or low you are !!

Just realized you picked it up this past Friday (?)

You did know it was ready last Saturday, right ?

Anyway, glad you like it....as you might know, it will require skim coated here and there, back that is expected.

Just got in last night...man am I tired, lots of driving...but BEAUTIFULL SITES !!!!

Talk to you soon !!

Later...

[rcrahn]

Yes, I know that it was ready earlier, but I was away on a business trip to Minneapolis. Glad you had a good vacation.
About the watts link - Yep, it really is awesome.

[thirdstreettito]

Nice! I love 8-lugged and slammed! Gorgeous!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Nice! I love 8-lugged and slammed! Gorgeous!

[thirdstreettito]

Oh, what was the powdercoat finish called?

[rcrahn]

The frame is powdercoating is called silver vein. It cost a bit more because a clear coat is required. I dig the industrial look it has, that's why I went with it. That and it is differnt than your everyday black.

[thirdstreettito]

Originally Posted by rcrahn

The frame is powdercoating is called silver vein. It cost a bit more because a clear coat is required. I dig the industrial look it has, that's why I went with it. That and it is differnt than your everyday black.

Thanks and good luck for the rest of it!

[64c20crewcab]

Wow I finally got a chance to view this complete build thread.

John - AWSOME workmanship and detailed info & pics There is no doubt that this C20 is gonna be a Bad Mo Fo when completed. Looking at this C20 gives me hope on my rig. I wanna lower it via bags and notch but not lay frame as well. Will use the the same technique when swapping my Eaton to late model 14 ff rearend swap later this year. Thanks for your work of sharing this build info!!

Rich - I see you converted to 8-lug disc prior to Johns work. Did you buy a "kit" or use stock later model spindles or aftermarket drop? I have disc on my Eaton rear end now and will trfr this to the recently aquired 14 bolt later. Before I do, I need to convert the front end brakes asap. I'd appreciate any info you could share.

Awsome build thread this is!!

Thanks!!
Norm

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by 64c20crewcab

Wow I finally got a chance to view this complete build thread.

John - AWSOME workmanship and detailed info & pics There is no doubt that this C20 is gonna be a Bad Mo Fo when completed. Looking at this C20 gives me hope on my rig. I wanna lower it via bags and notch but not lay frame as well. Will use the the same technique when swapping my Eaton to late model 14 ff rearend swap later this year. Thanks for your work of sharing this build info!!

Rich - I see you converted to 8-lug disc prior to Johns work. Did you buy a "kit" or use stock later model spindles or aftermarket drop? I have disc on my Eaton rear end now and will trfr this to the recently aquired 14 bolt later. Before I do, I need to convert the front end brakes asap. I'd appreciate any info you could share.

Awsome build thread this is!!

Thanks!!
Norm

Thanks for the nice words Norm...Rich used a dropped spindles kit with disc conversion....so, yeah an aftermarket set-up.

I know the rear used front 3/4 rotors and calipers...with the mount from Balistic.

All my work is like that...well thought out, clean, and perfectionist style....

Later