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05-29-2014, 06:44 PM
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New to the forum, some great projects on the board. I've wanted a 73-87 since I was a little kid and finally got my hands on one a few weeks ago. I used to be a fabricator and worked for muscle car shops for about 7 years, I've restored more cars then I can remember and have done more ls swaps then I can count on both hands... It's about time I built one for my self... Hopefully I'll have my self a project thread up soon but I've got an 81 I've already lowerd it with spindles, springs, and a flip kit in the rear, Names Jeremy by the way..
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05-29-2014, 06:46 PM
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Re: introduction
Guessing I'll need a photo bucket to post pictures?
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05-29-2014, 06:56 PM
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Just realized I put this in the blazer section.. I've got a c10 if admin can move it... Thanks
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05-30-2014, 08:48 AM
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welcome
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05-30-2014, 08:06 PM
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Welcome!
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06-01-2014, 01:58 PM
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06-01-2014, 02:03 PM
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06-01-2014, 02:05 PM
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A few pictures from stock to how she sits now... The mags are hitting the lower control arms too much to just clearance so I will be picking up some 20's here soon, looking at running the mb oldschools right now
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06-01-2014, 03:45 PM
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  A couple pics of the home brew flip kit, picked up the perches for 10$ and had some shocks laying around from another project that fit perfect, had to set pinion angle but other wise pretty straight forward install... |
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06-01-2014, 03:51 PM
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   Decided to go ahead and shave the filler neck from the secondary fuel tank today... I'm a little rusty but it turned out okay... Theres some pitting around where the neck used to be that I'll have blast before body work and paint but I just threw some primer on it for now... |
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06-01-2014, 04:25 PM
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Welcome aboard. Looks like a very nice truck!
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06-01-2014, 04:43 PM
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Welcome from a little ways up the road ,nice truck.
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06-01-2014, 07:04 PM
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I thought about a flip kit but didn't want to mess with the notch..... Fantastic looking truck there.... Love the black
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06-01-2014, 07:33 PM
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Thanks guys!
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06-03-2014, 09:57 PM
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It's looking like I've got one of my projects sold so hopefully I'll be picking up some wheels and tires this weekend..
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06-03-2014, 10:03 PM
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Anyone have experience with discount tire? I'm looking at the mb old schools but they are special order and I'm not sure how long it would take to get them... If it's too long I I may just go to summit, they are only about an hour and a half away...
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06-14-2014, 11:50 AM
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06-14-2014, 11:55 AM
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Been busy but I did pick up the wheels last week and got some work done on her. When I ordered my drop spindles I measure the passenger side rotor and it was 1.25" but mid install I realized the other side was 1" in the end it turns out everything but the passenger side spindle and rotor was a 1" setup so I had to replace onerotor, both calipers and even the brake hoses... Nothing was in stock pain in the ass but everything is new now and I'm done with that ordeal...
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06-14-2014, 02:11 PM
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The project is turning out great so far!
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06-14-2014, 07:00 PM
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06-14-2014, 07:31 PM
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Decided to pull off the chrome rails today, welded up the holes and the twenty other holes from god knows what that had been drilled over the years... While I was at it I decided to shave the stake holes cause I sure as hell won't be needing them...
Figured I would do a little step by step for anyone that may be new to welding or just curious... First I cut out some filler panels...  Then I tacked in place side to side then the corners making sure to keep it flush along the way...  Then finish weld, I welded this different then your typical filler panel in two ways. First, I welded it a little hot since I was using 18 guage and the bed rails are two layers with a rolled lip around the stake pockets so I wasn't worried about warpage. Second, I welded it a little fat to fill in the low spots from the rolled edge...  Next I ground it smooth with a flap disc making sure to keep it flat and keep it on the weld. You do not want to grind the metal thin. Then finished it off with an orbital sander....   Next I just threw some spray can primer on there till I'm ready to strip her down for body work and paint...  I've got some perfect match paint in a spray can I'm going to throw on there just to keep her looking shiney till I'm ready for body work I'll post some pictures of the whole truck minus the chrome rails and stake pockets later... |
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06-14-2014, 07:35 PM
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I may be picking up a wrecked Tahoe tomorrow for the ls swap so this progress may start coming sooner then expected...
If an admin could move this to the project thread and change the title to 81 swb build or what ever seems fit for it I would appreciate it Thanks, Jeremy |
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06-14-2014, 08:55 PM
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Done for now...
  
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06-14-2014, 09:15 PM
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What year is that white old ford in the garage?
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06-14-2014, 09:20 PM
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