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**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 08:59 AM

I got the frame and components back last night from the oven. It turned out just incredible. The color I choose is similiar to Viper Red/Torch Red.

I used a Grey Hammermill to do the springs, drive shaft, dust covers, etc. to break up the red.

My digi camera didn't like the dark rainy morning we were having so they are a little dark. I will post some of it in the sunshine once she is back on her feet.

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 09:00 AM

from the side

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 09:01 AM

this gives you an idea of the grey. It is really a two tone grey mix. I love the color.

*Randy70C-10* · 10-04-2002, 09:08 AM

Damn, that's awsome as hell dude!!! I'm at a loss for words.

I want to see more pics when you get the chassis re-assembled.

*Randy70C-10* · 10-04-2002, 09:10 AM

Oh, if you don't mind me asking, how much did this cost?

toms68cst · 10-04-2002, 09:10 AM

Drool! Very nice. I love the rags on the jack stands!

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 09:20 AM

LOL about the rags! It was pouring down rain while we were unloading the frame so I grabbed a few of the wifes cleaning rags and stuck them under there.

The entire bill was $650. I took them sandblasted metal and this price included the $175 for the special color red powder. I ordered extra powder to do things like the radiator support, inner fenders, etc. The grey was $75.

So, for all the red it was 400, the grey 75, and the powder was 175.

Not bad, but a little more than I originally planned.

*Randy70C-10* · 10-04-2002, 09:24 AM

That's alot less than I would have thought. Your frame will last forever now.

Smooth68 · 10-04-2002, 09:31 AM

Damn Nice!!! That is going to look awesome, what is the cleaning like for powder coated products - easier, harder, about the same?

You said it was $175 for the powder - was that the extra you bought?

brennecke · 10-04-2002, 10:15 AM

That looks like money well spent. Makes me want to take apart everything I own and get it coated. Of course I'd never get it all together, but it would at least be shiny.

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 10:25 AM

The 175 was for all the powder. I bought a 50lb box. I think we used about half of that for this job. 50lbs should do the whole truck easily.

As for cleaning it I am pretty sure it super easy. I know water spots are easy to get off after yesterday! Grease wipes right off as well. I think it is like 6mm thick, so very durable.

**COBALT** · 10-04-2002, 10:39 AM

Lookin' good! Nice choice in color schemes. I look forward in seeing the results later when things are together.

Mudder · 10-04-2002, 10:39 AM

Thats all gonna be so close to the ground we wont be able to see it. Sure you dont wanna put 2 axles under that truck? LOL

Looks great!

Benrs86 · 10-04-2002, 10:47 AM

i wish i had a frame so nice that i had to put rags on the jackstands. i still kick myself for not powdercoating my frame, or at least i could have taken my time more when i painted it. looks very nice, Ben

70c10 · 10-04-2002, 10:58 AM

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!

barn9 · 10-04-2002, 11:09 AM

That is awesome! Very impressive! You know, you have the perfect opportunity to create a detailed builder record of putting a truck together, so please keep that camera clicking and some notes on the build process. It could be a lot of help to others both now and in the future. I know I'm gonna want to watch your progress, and I can't wait to see the finished truck.

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the comments guys! I'm so fired up that it is hard to be at work this morning. Here is a pic with how she looked when I started.....

Jmac05 · 10-04-2002, 12:32 PM

What color is the truck going to be? That is just so slick... And much cheaper than I thought it'd be...

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 12:36 PM

The truck will be the same color as the frame. I am carrying the grey color along to break it up and to keep it all tied together. The metal strips in the bed floor, the hood springs, latch plate, oil pan, and other misc pieces will be done in the grey powder.

This pictures really don't do that grey justice. It is acutally a two tone grey. A light and a dark grey mix together and provide a really custom look.

I will try to take a picture at lunch that shows the grey a little better.

It will be one bright red truck when it is done though! Everyone seems to have red, so I wanted something that was a little different than the Viper Red but still close.

Big69C20 Toy · 10-04-2002, 01:18 PM

Dang nothing to say but i need a napkin to wipe up the drool. That is totally slick looking and not nearly as costly as i'd have figured. That thing will be stronger than all heck and last forever, awesome deal.

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 02:03 PM

Here is a better shot of the grey. Sorry for you guys trying to load via a modem.

colohusker · 10-04-2002, 02:28 PM

*drool*

That looks fantastic! Got my friends and I thinking of doing the same thing to ours. Which brought up the question of whether there are any problems powder coating leaf springs? Anyone ever coated leafs?

Scott

Crank · 10-04-2002, 03:13 PM

Damn, the color of envy is green but all I see is a badass red and grey. So it was only like $650? Sounds like a good bill even if it was more than you expected. Do you have to assemble everything; I mean to say, if you welded in a crossmember, could you leave it there or would it have to come out? Did you get your axles and everything done? Could you give us a list, 650, seems like a good deal to me. NICE FRAME! Keep us posted, please
Brandon

**1971Stepside** · 10-04-2002, 03:37 PM

Alright, here is the list to the best of my memory.

Parts done in Red:
Frame
Auto Crossmember
Main Crossmember (A-Arms)
Upper A Arms
Lower A Arms
Connecting Rod
Idler Arm
Inner and Outer Tie Rod ends
Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves
Sway Bar and Brackets
Spindles
Rotors
Trailering Arms
Rearend (12 Bolt)
Axles
Adjustable Track Bar and all brackets
Shock brackets
Drum Brake backs (part that bolts on axle ends)
Bumper Brackets

Grey Color:
Front Springs
Dust Covers
Motor Mount Towers
Rear Springs and cups
Drive Shaft

I could have squeezed more in for this price but I didn't have the parts. Things like the new rear drums, front calipers, and front bumper brackets.

You don't have to take every crossmember out, but I took anything off that may have grease hiding or a rubber seal hiding within it. You can clean this stuff (I sandblasted everything) and when they heat it up to 410 degrees it all runs out and ruins the powder. So, moral of the story is to make sure all grease is gone and I asked them to bake all of the bare metal one time before putting on the powder.

My axle has a spot on it where the oil came out of a little pit in the axle that we couldn't even see. I will have to touch that spot up with a little enamel once I have it mixed for the body parts.

Next steps include a 373 posi complete rebuild of the 12-bolt, new brakes and lines, a new fuel tank in the frame, and a ZZ4 350 hooked to a TH400.

Can somone loan me some money???

Orence1 · 10-04-2002, 03:58 PM

Great choices. Outstanding look for your truck.

10-04-2002, 08:59 AM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Back from the Powder Coater......Progress Pics I got the frame and components back last night from the oven. It turned out just incredible. The color I choose is similiar to Viper Red/Torch Red. I used a Grey Hammermill to do the springs, drive shaft, dust covers, etc. to break up the red. My digi camera didn't like the dark rainy morning we were having so they are a little dark. I will post some of it in the sunshine once she is back on her feet. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 09:00 AM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	a second from the side Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 09:01 AM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Parts is Parts this gives you an idea of the grey. It is really a two tone grey mix. I love the color. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 09:10 AM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Drool! Very nice. I love the rags on the jack stands! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-04-2002, 09:20 AM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	LOL about the rags! It was pouring down rain while we were unloading the frame so I grabbed a few of the wifes cleaning rags and stuck them under there. The entire bill was $650. I took them sandblasted metal and this price included the $175 for the special color red powder. I ordered extra powder to do things like the radiator support, inner fenders, etc. The grey was $75. So, for all the red it was 400, the grey 75, and the powder was 175. Not bad, but a little more than I originally planned. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 09:08 AM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Damn, that's awsome as hell dude!!! I'm at a loss for words. I want to see more pics when you get the chassis re-assembled.

10-04-2002, 09:24 AM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That's alot less than I would have thought. Your frame will last forever now.

10-04-2002, 09:31 AM	#9
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Damn Nice!!! That is going to look awesome, what is the cleaning like for powder coated products - easier, harder, about the same? You said it was $175 for the powder - was that the extra you bought? __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-04-2002, 10:15 AM	#10
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	That looks like money well spent. Makes me want to take apart everything I own and get it coated. Of course I'd never get it all together, but it would at least be shiny. __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

10-04-2002, 10:25 AM	#11
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	The 175 was for all the powder. I bought a 50lb box. I think we used about half of that for this job. 50lbs should do the whole truck easily. As for cleaning it I am pretty sure it super easy. I know water spots are easy to get off after yesterday! Grease wipes right off as well. I think it is like 6mm thick, so very durable. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 10:39 AM	#12
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Lookin' good! Nice choice in color schemes. I look forward in seeing the results later when things are together. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-04-2002, 10:39 AM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Too Bad! Thats all gonna be so close to the ground we wont be able to see it. Sure you dont wanna put 2 axles under that truck? LOL Looks great!

10-04-2002, 10:47 AM	#14
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	i wish i had a frame so nice that i had to put rags on the jackstands. i still kick myself for not powdercoating my frame, or at least i could have taken my time more when i painted it. looks very nice, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

10-04-2002, 10:58 AM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-04-2002, 11:09 AM	#16
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	That is awesome! Very impressive! You know, you have the perfect opportunity to create a detailed builder record of putting a truck together, so please keep that camera clicking and some notes on the build process. It could be a lot of help to others both now and in the future. I know I'm gonna want to watch your progress, and I can't wait to see the finished truck. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.



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10-04-2002, 11:16 AM	#17
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Thanks for the comments guys! I'm so fired up that it is hard to be at work this morning. Here is a pic with how she looked when I started..... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 12:32 PM	#18
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10-04-2002, 12:36 PM	#19
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	The truck will be the same color as the frame. I am carrying the grey color along to break it up and to keep it all tied together. The metal strips in the bed floor, the hood springs, latch plate, oil pan, and other misc pieces will be done in the grey powder. This pictures really don't do that grey justice. It is acutally a two tone grey. A light and a dark grey mix together and provide a really custom look. I will try to take a picture at lunch that shows the grey a little better. It will be one bright red truck when it is done though! Everyone seems to have red, so I wanted something that was a little different than the Viper Red but still close. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 01:18 PM	#20
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Dang nothing to say but i need a napkin to wipe up the drool. That is totally slick looking and not nearly as costly as i'd have figured. That thing will be stronger than all heck and last forever, awesome deal. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

10-04-2002, 02:03 PM	#21
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Pick of the Grey Here is a better shot of the grey. Sorry for you guys trying to load via a modem. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 02:28 PM	#22
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	drool That looks fantastic! Got my friends and I thinking of doing the same thing to ours. Which brought up the question of whether there are any problems powder coating leaf springs? Anyone ever coated leafs? Scott __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

10-04-2002, 03:13 PM	#23
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Damn, the color of envy is green but all I see is a badass red and grey. So it was only like $650? Sounds like a good bill even if it was more than you expected. Do you have to assemble everything; I mean to say, if you welded in a crossmember, could you leave it there or would it have to come out? Did you get your axles and everything done? Could you give us a list, 650, seems like a good deal to me. NICE FRAME! Keep us posted, please Brandon

10-04-2002, 03:37 PM	#24
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Alright, here is the list to the best of my memory. Parts done in Red: Frame Auto Crossmember Main Crossmember (A-Arms) Upper A Arms Lower A Arms Connecting Rod Idler Arm Inner and Outer Tie Rod ends Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves Sway Bar and Brackets Spindles Rotors Trailering Arms Rearend (12 Bolt) Axles Adjustable Track Bar and all brackets Shock brackets Drum Brake backs (part that bolts on axle ends) Bumper Brackets Grey Color: Front Springs Dust Covers Motor Mount Towers Rear Springs and cups Drive Shaft I could have squeezed more in for this price but I didn't have the parts. Things like the new rear drums, front calipers, and front bumper brackets. You don't have to take every crossmember out, but I took anything off that may have grease hiding or a rubber seal hiding within it. You can clean this stuff (I sandblasted everything) and when they heat it up to 410 degrees it all runs out and ruins the powder. So, moral of the story is to make sure all grease is gone and I asked them to bake all of the bare metal one time before putting on the powder. My axle has a spot on it where the oil came out of a little pit in the axle that we couldn't even see. I will have to touch that spot up with a little enamel once I have it mixed for the body parts. Next steps include a 373 posi complete rebuild of the 12-bolt, new brakes and lines, a new fuel tank in the frame, and a ZZ4 350 hooked to a TH400. Can somone loan me some money??? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-04-2002, 03:58 PM	#25
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Great choices. Outstanding look for your truck.

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