Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 07-02-2006, 04:38 PM

Well this is nothing but a beeootch, no wonder why these guys get some much $$$ to make all the lines sweet and even. I had to take a break and take a few pics. It will all come together but it is certainly stressfull at times. I do like the way the silver and red look together though!!!

It is very possible I may have to move the trans cooler, or shave the top fins a hair,,,we'll see I'm not going to worry about it. ya right!

**PICKMUP** · 07-02-2006, 04:42 PM

It is really looking good. Did you pre-fit all the sheet metal before painting? Are you now replacing them with the same shims, etc after all the pieces were painted?

71swb4x4 · 07-02-2006, 04:44 PM

Looking good! If you aren't careful you may be driving it soon

I think mine is going to be stuck in the garage forever!

ChevyDude · 07-02-2006, 04:46 PM

Yes the old painter pre-fit everything, I remember him doing that. Old painter has been fired. I'll get it the best I can and the "new" painter can dial it in where he thinks he can do better.

wibilly · 07-03-2006, 01:41 AM

lloking very nice

ChevyDude · 07-03-2006, 11:41 AM

Thanks again. Have to say this is a very frustrating part of this build for me. I paid a guy to do this (the fired painter/shop) and he for whatever reason failed to complete putting all the pieces on my truck. So I'm guessing with shims and trying to get the lines the best I can. I've got it where the hood closes and opens but I don't like the hood/fender line on the drivers side. My thoughts now are let the professional new Painter/shop "line up" and final install the cowl, hood, grill and inner fenders that are already there.

So I'm thinking bleed the brakes, bend the Lokar linkage into place, drive to exhaust shop for weld up of mufflers and chrome tips and then drive it to new paint shop for final fitment. Anyone have a pic of how you bent a Lokar linkagae rod for a 700r4?

Jeeze....I'm getting close to driving this thing???

Alex

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-03-2006, 11:44 AM

Looking good, I test fitted all of my sheet metal for that exact reason

ChevyDude · 07-03-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Looking good, I test fitted all of my sheet metal for that exact reason

The fired painter did test fitted everything too...in the very beginning...that was when the greenbacks were flowing into his shop from my wallet. After a year of waiting and waiting and no further progress and no return phone calls I had to move on. (This was supposed to be a two week paint up. I thought that was fast and really two months would have been fine.) Had I not taken my truck home it would still be sitting at his shop with him trying to conjure up some reason why I should pay him addition amounts of cash, I fully believe that...although the contract clearly stated the price and what he would do for that price. I paid him in full for the amount stated originally and took my truck home. I was afraid I would never see it again and it would end up in Mexico. So I have moved on....sort of...he still pisses me off!

I have all the gaps very close to where they should be. New painter can do the finishing touches. Brakes, put seats in and drive to muffler/exhaust shop and then on to the new paint shop in Longmont, CO!

Alex

**PICKMUP** · 07-03-2006, 09:07 PM

I know "chrome tips" is sometimes a generic term, but be sure you get "stainless" exhaust tips. Chrome rusts & pits badly...stainless lasts!!!

greasemonkey · 07-03-2006, 10:01 PM

Looking good ChevyDude. I like the paint a lot.
What size are your front tires? I am looking for a smaller tire than what I currently have (it rubs badly) and it looks like you have good clearance. Thanks.

ChevyDude · 07-04-2006, 12:27 PM

Front tires: 235-60-15 on 15x7 rims

greasemonkey · 07-04-2006, 12:42 PM

Cool, thanks.

**Bowtie468** · 07-04-2006, 04:39 PM

Truck is looking great, ChevyDude !!! What color red is that ??

ChevyDude · 07-04-2006, 06:33 PM

Chevrolet Corvette Torch Red!!!

motocrosschump · 07-05-2006, 09:44 AM

235/60 15? I hope you have an overdrive tranny. Else except 3500RPM down the interstate. Ask me how I know! lol

motocrosschump · 07-05-2006, 09:44 AM

BTW...Sharp looking truck

Lemield · 07-05-2006, 10:12 AM

Alex,

Little red is looking good!!!!!!

ChevyDude · 07-05-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by motocrosschump

235/60 15? I hope you have an overdrive tranny. Else except 3500RPM down the interstate. Ask me how I know! lol

A 700R4 sits just behind the 350 V8.

motocrosschump · 07-05-2006, 10:45 AM

Nice..

greasemonkey · 07-05-2006, 11:12 AM

He's got bigger tires on the rear if I remember correctly- 275/60?

ChevyDude · 07-05-2006, 11:38 AM

Yes...rear tires are 275x60x15 on 15x8 rims.

Thanks Larry, Moto, and everyone on the positive comments. My wife says Lil' Red really should be named Lotta' Red....LOL!

Got the grill and bumper on yesterday! Just needs final adjustments,

Alex

07-02-2006, 04:38 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Well this is nothing but a beeootch, no wonder why these guys get some much $$$ to make all the lines sweet and even. I had to take a break and take a few pics. It will all come together but it is certainly stressfull at times. I do like the way the silver and red look together though!!! It is very possible I may have to move the trans cooler, or shave the top fins a hair,,,we'll see I'm not going to worry about it. ya right! Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-02-2006 at 04:40 PM.

07-02-2006, 04:42 PM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill It is really looking good. Did you pre-fit all the sheet metal before painting? Are you now replacing them with the same shims, etc after all the pieces were painted?

07-02-2006, 04:44 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Looking good! If you aren't careful you may be driving it soon I think mine is going to be stuck in the garage forever! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-02-2006, 04:46 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Yes the old painter pre-fit everything, I remember him doing that. Old painter has been fired. I'll get it the best I can and the "new" painter can dial it in where he thinks he can do better.

07-03-2006, 01:41 AM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill lloking very nice __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

07-03-2006, 11:41 AM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Thanks again. Have to say this is a very frustrating part of this build for me. I paid a guy to do this (the fired painter/shop) and he for whatever reason failed to complete putting all the pieces on my truck. So I'm guessing with shims and trying to get the lines the best I can. I've got it where the hood closes and opens but I don't like the hood/fender line on the drivers side. My thoughts now are let the professional new Painter/shop "line up" and final install the cowl, hood, grill and inner fenders that are already there. So I'm thinking bleed the brakes, bend the Lokar linkage into place, drive to exhaust shop for weld up of mufflers and chrome tips and then drive it to new paint shop for final fitment. Anyone have a pic of how you bent a Lokar linkagae rod for a 700r4? Jeeze....I'm getting close to driving this thing??? Alex Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-03-2006 at 11:46 AM.

07-03-2006, 11:44 AM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Looking good, I test fitted all of my sheet metal for that exact reason __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-03-2006, 09:07 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill I know "chrome tips" is sometimes a generic term, but be sure you get "stainless" exhaust tips. Chrome rusts & pits badly...stainless lasts!!!

07-03-2006, 10:01 PM	#10
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Looking good ChevyDude. I like the paint a lot. What size are your front tires? I am looking for a smaller tire than what I currently have (it rubs badly) and it looks like you have good clearance. Thanks. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

07-04-2006, 12:27 PM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Front tires: 235-60-15 on 15x7 rims

07-04-2006, 12:42 PM	#12
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Cool, thanks. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

07-04-2006, 04:39 PM	#13
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Truck is looking great, ChevyDude !!! What color red is that ?? __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

07-04-2006, 06:33 PM	#14
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Chevrolet Corvette Torch Red!!!

07-05-2006, 09:44 AM	#15
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill 235/60 15? I hope you have an overdrive tranny. Else except 3500RPM down the interstate. Ask me how I know! lol __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

07-05-2006, 10:12 AM	#17
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Alex, Little red is looking good!!!!!! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"



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07-05-2006, 10:45 AM	#19
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Nice.. __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

07-05-2006, 11:12 AM	#20
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill He's got bigger tires on the rear if I remember correctly- 275/60? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

07-05-2006, 11:38 AM	#21
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Pics of Test fitting Hood and Grill Yes...rear tires are 275x60x15 on 15x8 rims. Thanks Larry, Moto, and everyone on the positive comments. My wife says Lil' Red really should be named Lotta' Red....LOL! Got the grill and bumper on yesterday! Just needs final adjustments, Alex Attached Images

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