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**Advanced Design** · 07-27-2017, 07:53 PM

Looks great! Did they dip or blast for cleaning?

Misled · 07-30-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks great! Did they dip or blast for cleaning?

It is a chemical dip. I looked at dustless blasting but was worried about trapped wet material that would prevent the e-coat from adhering.

erichevy · 08-14-2017, 12:43 PM

Amazing work! I'm looking forward to seeing this all come together.

LT7A · 01-05-2018, 04:38 AM

Misled, how are things going on this one?

Misled · 01-06-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Misled, how are things going on this one?

Not nearly as much as I would like

A couple brake lines is about all...I gotta get to work!!

Misled · 02-25-2018, 10:10 PM

Slow progress....

Misled · 02-25-2018, 10:14 PM

.....

Crcrft78 · 03-09-2018, 11:47 PM

Any updates? The truck is looking good.

z71se · 08-03-2018, 05:35 PM

What are you going to do about those hard to find bumper impact guards?

Misled · 08-04-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by z71se

What are you going to do about those hard to find bumper impact guards?

Soooooo, I needed not only the plastic pieces but the bumper as well........searched forever and one day I saw this for sale here on this forum. It was in Louisiana but a friend was stationed not far from there in the Coast Guard.....he went and grabbed it for me and shipped it.

I have considered keeping in in a safe they are so hard to find

z71se · 08-05-2018, 04:14 AM

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Soooooo, I needed not only the plastic pieces but the bumper as well........searched forever and one day I saw this for sale here on this forum. It was in Louisiana but a friend was stationed not far from there in the Coast Guard.....he went and grabbed it for me and shipped it.

I have considered keeping in in a safe they are so hard to find

Holy cow what a score! I wish I could find some for sale. I'd ask if you wanted to sell it, but seeing the caliber of your build, I already know the answer.

**Ironhorse** · 08-22-2018, 01:55 PM

Haven't posted before but watching the build. VERY meticulous work, impressive to detail and thought.

rollin thunder · 08-03-2018, 06:38 PM

Super nice build! I am tuned in for this one.
Eventually I would love to take mine down to the frame and take it apart like that. Having all these parts powder coated did u have any issues with the coating adding too much thickness in the mounting holes? I had a motorcycle frame powder coated once and some other parts I ended up having to drill out a bunch of the holes.

Misled · 08-04-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rollin thunder

Super nice build! I am tuned in for this one.
Eventually I would love to take mine down to the frame and take it apart like that. Having all these parts powder coated did u have any issues with the coating adding too much thickness in the mounting holes? I had a motorcycle frame powder coated once and some other parts I ended up having to drill out a bunch of the holes.

No real problems on the mounting holes.....a couple were kinda snug but it was no biggie.

okndn · 08-24-2018, 10:14 AM

I like this build

LT7A · 08-24-2018, 12:35 PM

Some serious progress. Clean work on the brake lines.

Misled · 04-27-2019, 11:09 PM

Forward progress......

Misled · 05-12-2019, 03:55 PM

More....

Misled · 05-12-2019, 04:04 PM

...and more....

RockhoundII · 05-14-2019, 07:23 PM

This build is incredibly clean and detailed. I like it.

I really like this coolant vapor/crossover line. Where did you get it?

Misled · 05-20-2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RockhoundII

This build is incredibly clean and detailed. I like it.

I really like this coolant vapor/crossover line. Where did you get it?

https://www.lsxinnovations.com

82Diesel · 05-14-2019, 01:21 AM

Holy cow man, (Starting from pg.1) You really went all out on that.
Is any of this Genuine USA made or All Aftermarket???

Where do you buy one of those Cab carriers?

z71se · 05-14-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 82Diesel

Holy cow man, (Starting from pg.1) You really went all out on that.
Is any of this Genuine USA made or All Aftermarket???

Where do you buy one of those Cab carriers?

What does "Genuine USA made" even mean? I think if someone is dead set on restoring a truck with all "USA made" parts and supplies, you should probably just give up before you start. No such thing in the modern era.

**N2TRUX** · 05-14-2019, 08:13 PM

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Is any of this Genuine USA made or All Aftermarket???

I dont know that exist any more. I just bought a Genuine GM AC/Delco control switch for my dual tanks. Opened the Genuine GM AC/Delco box and there sat a Genuine GM AC/Delco switch that proudly displayed a shiny gold "Made in China" sticker on it.

SCOTI · 05-15-2019, 12:05 PM

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I dont know that exist any more. I just bought a Genuine GM AC/Delco control switch for my dual tanks. Opened the Genuine GM AC/Delco box and there sat a Genuine GM AC/Delco switch that proudly displayed a shiny gold "Made in China" sticker on it.

Delphi is still an OE GM supplier from the states. I use their stuff over AC Delco when it comes to electronics.

07-27-2017, 07:53 PM	#1
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Looks great! Did they dip or blast for cleaning? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-14-2017, 12:43 PM	#3
erichevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Marshall Michigan Posts: 66	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Amazing work! I'm looking forward to seeing this all come together. __________________ 1979 GMC C35 - Farm Work Truck 1986 GMC C25 Crew Cab 1987 SWB R10

01-05-2018, 04:38 AM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,528	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Misled, how are things going on this one?

02-25-2018, 10:10 PM	#6
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Slow progress.... Attached Images

02-25-2018, 10:14 PM	#7
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation ..... Attached Images

03-09-2018, 11:47 PM	#8
Crcrft78 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 158	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Any updates? The truck is looking good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672047 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=688543

08-03-2018, 05:35 PM	#9
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation What are you going to do about those hard to find bumper impact guards? __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

08-22-2018, 01:55 PM	#12
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,068	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Haven't posted before but watching the build. VERY meticulous work, impressive to detail and thought. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 08-22-2018 at 02:53 PM.

08-03-2018, 06:38 PM	#13
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Super nice build! I am tuned in for this one. Eventually I would love to take mine down to the frame and take it apart like that. Having all these parts powder coated did u have any issues with the coating adding too much thickness in the mounting holes? I had a motorcycle frame powder coated once and some other parts I ended up having to drill out a bunch of the holes. __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

08-24-2018, 10:14 AM	#15
okndn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 33	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation I like this build

08-24-2018, 12:35 PM	#16
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,528	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Some serious progress. Clean work on the brake lines.

04-27-2019, 11:09 PM	#17
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Forward progress...... Attached Images

05-12-2019, 03:55 PM	#18
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation More.... Attached Images

05-12-2019, 04:04 PM	#19
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation ...and more.... Attached Images

05-14-2019, 07:23 PM	#20
RockhoundII Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 97	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation This build is incredibly clean and detailed. I like it. I really like this coolant vapor/crossover line. Where did you get it? Attached Images __________________ My 6.0/4l80e swapped 2wd '79 Blazer Project - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765788



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05-14-2019, 01:21 AM	#22
82Diesel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 219	Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation Holy cow man, (Starting from pg.1) You really went all out on that. Is any of this Genuine USA made or All Aftermarket??? Where do you buy one of those Cab carriers? __________________ 1979 Pontiac LeMans 231/Th350 1982 Chevrolet Silverado K10 6.2 Diesel/700r4 1984 Buick Regal Limited Sedan 4.3 V6 Diesel/200r4 (Hens teeth rare) 1991 Chevrolet Silverado K2500 5.7/700r4 1999 Chevrolet Base LS K2500 6.5TD/4L80e Last edited by 82Diesel; 05-14-2019 at 01:30 AM.

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