my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigarmzz · 12-09-2005, 05:55 PM

been working on it now for about two months, nearly straight....

the lift is gettin alittle "tweeked" today when i took the pic

here's the before and after pics....of course i changed the rad support as well....all sheet metal (except the fenders and inners) are GM

and i finally got to use my GM grille that i've been holding onto for 3 years

(fyi the color is PPG chroma base "pitch black")

bigarmzz · 12-09-2005, 05:58 PM

i still have some adjusting to do here and there....such as the rear bumper..i just threw it on last night late

crawdad · 12-09-2005, 06:35 PM

Man! What a transformation. That is just sweeeeeeeeet!!

It's jobs like this that gives me the inspiration to trudge on with mine.

bigarmzz · 12-09-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

Man! What a transformation. That is just sweeeeeeeeet!!

It's jobs like this that gives me the inspiration to trudge on with mine.

lol...yeah, it inspires others to empty there wallets too

i cant beleive how much materials have went up here just in the last 6 months....

i had over $1,200 just in paint, clear, primer, and sealer

82c10 · 12-09-2005, 06:43 PM

my opinion would be lose the thing over the windshield, other than that it looks good, what's with you and black paint?

bigarmzz · 12-09-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

my opinion would be lose the thing over the windshield, other than that it looks good, what's with you and black paint?

lol...i'm a big fan of black...its hard to keep clean, but i love it when it is

some dont like them but love a visor on a lifted

4x4

**swervin ervin** · 12-09-2005, 06:56 PM

bigarmzz,

That is one beautiful truck. Did you paint it yourself? I love black too but I've gotten to old and lazy to keep it looking good.

Grande Rojo · 12-09-2005, 06:57 PM

That looks great!!
When you are done with it come finish my stepside for me!

What happend to your Black 2wd?

79BIG10 · 12-09-2005, 08:50 PM

Really nice truck you have built. Any interior pics? BTW: Keep the visor. They do look good on a lifted truck like yours.

bigarmzz · 12-09-2005, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 79BIG10

Really nice truck you have built. Any interior pics? BTW: Keep the visor. They do look good on a lifted truck like yours.

i dont think anyone would want to see the interior right now

thats my next project...but..as much $$$ as this has cost so far, the interior may have to wait til after income tax time

unless anyone here has any black interior pieces they'd donate a fellow board member with empty pockets?

*87 GMC* · 12-09-2005, 09:25 PM

I love the color, nice job. I love the chroma base paints, I want to paint my 89 the same color.

Do you still have the other truck?

Russell · 12-09-2005, 09:37 PM

Gorgeous truck man! Definitely inspiration to pour more money into mine and get her on the road already, lol

bigarmzz · 12-09-2005, 10:53 PM

yep, its still here too

all snuggled in bed in the warm garage, while my $400 a month grand caravan sits out in the 15 degree snow storm

Col Clank · 12-09-2005, 11:09 PM

what kind of tonneau cover is that, mainly looking for manufacturer

82c10 · 12-09-2005, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Col Clank

what kind of tonneau cover is that, mainly looking for manufacturer

here is the buildup of the 2wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168090

, and here is the info on the bed cover http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=171599

, i loved the 2wd and i remember all the progress pics

boxrodz · 12-10-2005, 12:26 AM

Good job once again, bigarmzz.

(Wow, two trucks in one year.) You should take a couple of shots of your trucks side-by-side.

At the rate your going, if you run out of trucks to customize, I'm sure you could find some takers here.

BTW, you can probably revise your signature now that it's painted now.

Good job.

Slonaker · 12-10-2005, 01:10 AM

Nothing looks better than black paint...as long as it belongs to someone else.

It is just too much work, as Swervin said, and requires a smoother body than I'll ever be able to achieve.

Slonaker

1980chevy4x4 · 12-10-2005, 11:52 AM

Looks good. What size lift and tires?

1976K5CHALET · 12-10-2005, 07:11 PM

Very nice mr. ! Its allways nice to see a project come to fruition....damn nice work. I like the visor also as i seem to have some retro in me being a child in the 70's and going to countless SoCal rod shows with my dad in his 57 Cameo left some lasting marks...i actually installed the classic 70's chrome "Foot" pedal on the 76...and if wasn't for the camper overhang i think i'd also go for the visor myself....

Doug Wright

bigblock73 · 12-10-2005, 07:21 PM

Damn man...you are making me jealous!! Yo have now pretty much completed two trucks in the time it took me to do 3/4 of just ONE!!!

Anyhow, congrats...truck looks fantastic...can't wait to see both the black trucks in one pic!

TrainD5115 · 12-10-2005, 10:46 PM

That paint job looks like it's a mile deep! Great job. Looks like I need to get Big Bird over to your shop for some quality work. By the way, if I could get a vehicle in my garage, it would be my truck too. The hell with the mini van.

bigarmzz · 12-10-2005, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1980chevy4x4

Looks good. What size lift and tires?

currenty it has a 8" suspension lift and 36 x 14:50 radial Super Swampers....

...rides like a road wagon with this set up

but, i'm in the middle (as you can see in the pics) of droppin it down to a 6" Skyjacker lift, and i have new polished aluminum Eagle alloys, and new 35" Pro-comp Mud terrains to put on it too..i'm hopin it will sit and ride better

**N2TRUX** · 12-11-2005, 12:14 AM

Nice work buddy. That thing has really transformed....

1987 Shortwide · 12-11-2005, 01:39 PM

Alright bastard... you're coming to paint my truck next. I feel like such a lazy arse....

EJC78 · 12-11-2005, 03:17 PM

WOW nice truck(s) I agree with you on black hard to keep clean but well worth the work when they are clean I'm in to lowered trucks but I admire lifted trucks as well. Good job my 78 and 60 sit in my garage while my 2005 BMW 530 and 2004 tahoe sits out side. Sad but true lol.

12-09-2005, 05:55 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) been working on it now for about two months, nearly straight.... the lift is gettin alittle "tweeked" today when i took the pic here's the before and after pics....of course i changed the rad support as well....all sheet metal (except the fenders and inners) are GM and i finally got to use my GM grille that i've been holding onto for 3 years (fyi the color is PPG chroma base "pitch black") Attached Images __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

12-09-2005, 05:58 PM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) i still have some adjusting to do here and there....such as the rear bumper..i just threw it on last night late Attached Images __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

12-09-2005, 06:35 PM	#3
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Man! What a transformation. That is just sweeeeeeeeet!! It's jobs like this that gives me the inspiration to trudge on with mine. __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

12-09-2005, 06:43 PM	#5
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) my opinion would be lose the thing over the windshield, other than that it looks good, what's with you and black paint? __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

12-09-2005, 06:56 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) bigarmzz, That is one beautiful truck. Did you paint it yourself? I love black too but I've gotten to old and lazy to keep it looking good. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-09-2005, 06:57 PM	#8
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) That looks great!! When you are done with it come finish my stepside for me! What happend to your Black 2wd? __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

12-09-2005, 08:50 PM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Really nice truck you have built. Any interior pics? BTW: Keep the visor. They do look good on a lifted truck like yours. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-09-2005, 09:25 PM	#11
87 GMC Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 112	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) I love the color, nice job. I love the chroma base paints, I want to paint my 89 the same color. Do you still have the other truck? Last edited by 87 GMC; 12-09-2005 at 09:25 PM.

12-09-2005, 09:37 PM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Gorgeous truck man! Definitely inspiration to pour more money into mine and get her on the road already, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-09-2005, 10:53 PM	#13
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) yep, its still here too all snuggled in bed in the warm garage, while my $400 a month grand caravan sits out in the 15 degree snow storm Attached Images __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

12-09-2005, 11:09 PM	#14
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) what kind of tonneau cover is that, mainly looking for manufacturer

12-10-2005, 12:26 AM	#16
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Good job once again, bigarmzz. (Wow, two trucks in one year.) You should take a couple of shots of your trucks side-by-side. At the rate your going, if you run out of trucks to customize, I'm sure you could find some takers here. BTW, you can probably revise your signature now that it's painted now. Good job. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

12-10-2005, 01:10 AM	#17
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Nothing looks better than black paint...as long as it belongs to someone else. It is just too much work, as Swervin said, and requires a smoother body than I'll ever be able to achieve. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

12-10-2005, 11:52 AM	#18
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Looks good. What size lift and tires? __________________ Dan Got mud?

12-10-2005, 07:11 PM	#19
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Very nice mr. ! Its allways nice to see a project come to fruition....damn nice work. I like the visor also as i seem to have some retro in me being a child in the 70's and going to countless SoCal rod shows with my dad in his 57 Cameo left some lasting marks...i actually installed the classic 70's chrome "Foot" pedal on the 76...and if wasn't for the camper overhang i think i'd also go for the visor myself.... Doug Wright __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut



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12-10-2005, 07:21 PM	#20
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Damn man...you are making me jealous!! Yo have now pretty much completed two trucks in the time it took me to do 3/4 of just ONE!!! Anyhow, congrats...truck looks fantastic...can't wait to see both the black trucks in one pic! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 12-10-2005 at 07:21 PM.

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TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) That paint job looks like it's a mile deep! Great job. Looks like I need to get Big Bird over to your shop for some quality work. By the way, if I could get a vehicle in my garage, it would be my truck too. The hell with the mini van. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

12-11-2005, 12:14 AM	#23
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Nice work buddy. That thing has really transformed.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-11-2005, 01:39 PM	#24
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) Alright bastard... you're coming to paint my truck next. I feel like such a lazy arse.... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-11-2005, 03:17 PM	#25
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: my 85 4x4's almost done!...(pics) WOW nice truck(s) I agree with you on black hard to keep clean but well worth the work when they are clean I'm in to lowered trucks but I admire lifted trucks as well. Good job my 78 and 60 sit in my garage while my 2005 BMW 530 and 2004 tahoe sits out side. Sad but true lol.

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