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87Lowrider · 03-30-2009, 06:26 PM

Well, I dropped the '87 off at the body shop today.

Nothing wild... just minor adjustments on the hood and bed alignment, wet sanding, taping and sealing. No color. Gonna keep the Rat Rod black theme going with the Chrome and Billet shining.

I snapped this with my iphone. Should be ready in a few days!

Kenny

vern350 · 03-30-2009, 06:35 PM

Nice looking truck. The flat black looks pretty good on it.

Albatrossian · 03-30-2009, 06:40 PM

This reminds me of Ferris Buellers Day off.. I hope you wrote down the mileage..

BruthaMan · 03-30-2009, 06:46 PM

Good luck Kenny. When did you get the TT's? I've seen your truck numerous times, but first I've seen it with the TTs (or are those Coys?) Either way, really like the look!

87Lowrider · 03-30-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Albatrossian

This reminds me of Ferris Buellers Day off.. I hope you wrote down the mileage..

Doh!

I thought of that... 846miles.

BM - had the TT's since late last fall. 20s all around. New rubber on the way for the fronts.

Kenny

boatpuller · 03-30-2009, 10:01 PM

atta boy kenny.back in black

chevymotocross · 03-31-2009, 06:26 PM

Truck looks great. I am redoing my 87 at the moment as well. Half the truck is in primer and I was thinking it actually looks pretty good that way. It's original paint color is gloss black. Is that primer on your truck or an actual flat black paint? Mine is a silverado too but I am not re-using the side moldings or badges on the fender. I will reuse the wheel arch chrome like on your truck and the back cab band like also on your truck.

Seems like flat black would hide lots of stuff too. I am no body man, learning as I go but I bet there will be some imperfections shown if I repaint it factory gloss.

87Lowrider · 03-31-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chevymotocross

Truck looks great. I am redoing my 87 at the moment as well. Half the truck is in primer and I was thinking it actually looks pretty good that way. It's original paint color is gloss black. Is that primer on your truck or an actual flat black paint? Mine is a silverado too but I am not re-using the side moldings or badges on the fender. I will reuse the wheel arch chrome like on your truck and the back cab band like also on your truck.

Seems like flat black would hide lots of stuff too. I am no body man, learning as I go but I bet there will be some imperfections shown if I repaint it factory gloss.

I like the sound of what your describing... how bout some pics of it though? No, it's not paint, it's just unsealed primer in the above pics.

I stopped by the body shop this afternoon to check on the progress and snapped a couple of pics with the iphone. They have it stripped down and ready to tape off.

They are going to sand it a bit and shoot it with a dark sealer to give it that flat black look.

Kenny

powerdriver 1958 · 03-31-2009, 08:21 PM

You really Should paint it!! that rough surface creates friction and will slow you down.Friction creates heat and might warp the hood and fenders..........or you could just cover it with stickers

After all vinyl is slick

Albatrossian · 03-31-2009, 08:34 PM

Shoot.. decals add 50hp!

87Lowrider · 03-31-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Albatrossian

Shoot.. decals add 50hp!

I've hurd that too!

Kenny

chevymotocross · 03-31-2009, 09:55 PM

Not going to hijack the thread, but here is a pic of the truck in gloss black. I added the fender yesterday, plus a primer bed will be going on, I dunno, I like the primer look for sure. Either way, I like how you kept the wheel arch moldings and did away with the side moldings. I think it gives it a cleaner look.

Looks bad in the pic, but I can visualize how it would look in all flat black sort of like the fender

87Lowrider · 03-31-2009, 11:24 PM

I like the glossy finish, but for mine, the stance DEMANDED a BBC so I put one in this past year.. hence the rat rod black theme.

Nice truck btw...

Kenny

copperchevy · 04-01-2009, 12:34 PM

Lowrider, you should spray some dupont hot hues hot rod black on there. This stuff won't fade and its easy to clean. I'm spraying my whole truck with it as soon as i finish all my shaving and bodywork.

Driveway Dreams · 04-01-2009, 12:59 PM

Truck looks good. I would recommend an actual flat black like mentioned. It will hold up better out in the elements then the primer. This is often discussed over in the body & paint forum. Check it out there to see the feedback others have gotten.

87Lowrider · 04-01-2009, 09:34 PM

I purchased the Eastwood Rat Rod Black kit.

I talked to my body man. He suggested just to use the sealer in case I decide to put color on it in the near future. That way, all I'd have to do is a little roughin' it up, tape it off and paint.

If this doesn't look good enough or last very long, I'll take that kit to him and have him re shoot it.

Kenny

Albatrossian · 04-01-2009, 09:49 PM

Maybe you ought to go Ford Pinto Green.. I think it'll look purty.

87Lowrider · 04-02-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Albatrossian

Maybe you ought to go Ford Pinto Green.. I think it'll look purty.

you would, you furd guy you!

Kenny

85Bowtie · 04-02-2009, 11:25 PM

I really like your wheels and how it sits. What kind of a drop is that?

87Lowrider · 04-03-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 85Bowtie

I really like your wheels and how it sits. What kind of a drop is that?

Thanks,

It's static. 2 1/2" Spindles and 1 coil removed up front and a flip kit in the rear.

Kenny

87Lowrider · 04-03-2009, 06:47 PM

Went to the body shop today. Cleaned up the frame and rear diff and axle tubes a bit to get it ready to paint too.

Frame and rear end will be glossy black and shocks will remain white for a little touch of detail.

vtwinsport · 04-03-2009, 07:11 PM

Very nice. Stick with the rat look. Its worth it.

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-03-2009, 07:27 PM

Coming along nicely!

87Lowrider · 04-04-2009, 12:49 AM

Thanks Guys!

Hope to get it back on the road soon.

Kenny

87Lowrider · 04-06-2009, 05:50 PM

Stopped by the body shop today. Fresh out of the booth, bed just sitting on the frame.

Should have it back for the weekend. (gotta get warm here in KY though)

03-30-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Off to the Body Shop Well, I dropped the '87 off at the body shop today. Nothing wild... just minor adjustments on the hood and bed alignment, wet sanding, taping and sealing. No color. Gonna keep the Rat Rod black theme going with the Chrome and Billet shining. I snapped this with my iphone. Should be ready in a few days! Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Last edited by 87Lowrider; 03-30-2009 at 06:55 PM.

03-30-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Off to the Body Shop Nice looking truck. The flat black looks pretty good on it.

03-30-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Off to the Body Shop This reminds me of Ferris Buellers Day off.. I hope you wrote down the mileage.. __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

03-30-2009, 06:46 PM	#4
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Off to the Body Shop Good luck Kenny. When did you get the TT's? I've seen your truck numerous times, but first I've seen it with the TTs (or are those Coys?) Either way, really like the look! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

03-30-2009, 10:01 PM	#6
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Off to the Body Shop atta boy kenny.back in black __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-31-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Off to the Body Shop Truck looks great. I am redoing my 87 at the moment as well. Half the truck is in primer and I was thinking it actually looks pretty good that way. It's original paint color is gloss black. Is that primer on your truck or an actual flat black paint? Mine is a silverado too but I am not re-using the side moldings or badges on the fender. I will reuse the wheel arch chrome like on your truck and the back cab band like also on your truck. Seems like flat black would hide lots of stuff too. I am no body man, learning as I go but I bet there will be some imperfections shown if I repaint it factory gloss. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 03-31-2009 at 06:27 PM.

03-31-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Off to the Body Shop You really Should paint it!! that rough surface creates friction and will slow you down.Friction creates heat and might warp the hood and fenders..........or you could just cover it with stickersAfter all vinyl is slick

03-31-2009, 08:34 PM	#10
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Off to the Body Shop Shoot.. decals add 50hp! __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

03-31-2009, 09:55 PM	#12
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Off to the Body Shop Not going to hijack the thread, but here is a pic of the truck in gloss black. I added the fender yesterday, plus a primer bed will be going on, I dunno, I like the primer look for sure. Either way, I like how you kept the wheel arch moldings and did away with the side moldings. I think it gives it a cleaner look. Looks bad in the pic, but I can visualize how it would look in all flat black sort of like the fender __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

03-31-2009, 11:24 PM	#13
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Off to the Body Shop I like the glossy finish, but for mine, the stance DEMANDED a BBC so I put one in this past year.. hence the rat rod black theme. Nice truck btw... Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

04-01-2009, 12:34 PM	#14
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: Off to the Body Shop Lowrider, you should spray some dupont hot hues hot rod black on there. This stuff won't fade and its easy to clean. I'm spraying my whole truck with it as soon as i finish all my shaving and bodywork. __________________ Mexican Last edited by copperchevy; 04-01-2009 at 12:36 PM.

04-01-2009, 12:59 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Off to the Body Shop Truck looks good. I would recommend an actual flat black like mentioned. It will hold up better out in the elements then the primer. This is often discussed over in the body & paint forum. Check it out there to see the feedback others have gotten. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-01-2009, 09:34 PM	#16
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Off to the Body Shop I purchased the Eastwood Rat Rod Black kit. I talked to my body man. He suggested just to use the sealer in case I decide to put color on it in the near future. That way, all I'd have to do is a little roughin' it up, tape it off and paint. If this doesn't look good enough or last very long, I'll take that kit to him and have him re shoot it. Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

04-01-2009, 09:49 PM	#17
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Off to the Body Shop Maybe you ought to go Ford Pinto Green.. I think it'll look purty. __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

04-02-2009, 11:25 PM	#19
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: Off to the Body Shop I really like your wheels and how it sits. What kind of a drop is that? __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73



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04-03-2009, 06:47 PM	#21
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Off to the Body Shop Went to the body shop today. Cleaned up the frame and rear diff and axle tubes a bit to get it ready to paint too. Frame and rear end will be glossy black and shocks will remain white for a little touch of detail. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

04-03-2009, 07:11 PM	#22
vtwinsport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 293	Re: Off to the Body Shop Very nice. Stick with the rat look. Its worth it. __________________ 76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/

04-03-2009, 07:27 PM	#23
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Off to the Body Shop Coming along nicely!

04-04-2009, 12:49 AM	#24
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Off to the Body Shop Thanks Guys! Hope to get it back on the road soon. Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

04-06-2009, 05:50 PM	#25
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Off to the Body Shop Stopped by the body shop today. Fresh out of the booth, bed just sitting on the frame. Should have it back for the weekend. (gotta get warm here in KY though) __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

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