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landon4421 · 02-22-2003, 04:40 PM

Well everyone Kevin and I went to the powder coater today. This will be the thread that we will be useing to keep everyone up to date on the progress on his truck. Kevin, Jenna and I would like to thank everyone on the board that we have either bought parts from or sold parts to. And we can not forget eveyone who has given us info, and tech help. Thanks a lot.

02-22-03 Frame goes to the powder coater.

Here a pic of Kevin and the frame and axles go to the powder coaters.

meathead95 · 02-22-2003, 04:45 PM

Sweet, That is my next step as well.

imdarren · 02-22-2003, 08:46 PM

Wow!
What a great idea!!
I can't think of a better excuse to start another project!
I have a 4 year old son, and showed this thread to my wife.
She loved the idea!! The question is......
What to build.
Keep the progress posted.
How old do you think Kevin will be when his truck is done?

Darren

landon4421 · 02-23-2003, 02:46 AM

Darren he will probally be like 10? Not to sure yet. He will be three on the 10th of July. I have some time. I am hoping to get it done asap so I can ride it before he dose. Landon

landon4421 · 02-25-2003, 05:32 PM

2-25-03 Went to talk to the guy at the powder coaters today and he will have evrything done tommorrow. I took a pic of the frame with just the primer on it. I am happy that this project has finally started. I'll post some pic's this weekend. Landon

ATTENTION "PICKMUP" or "FRANK"

Thanks for the frame. :p I finnally got it powder coated and eveything is going well. Thanks again Landon & Kevin

landon4421 · 02-27-2003, 01:28 AM

02-26-03

Well brought the frame home form the powder coaters. In morning I will get the axles back also. I am really happy to get the ball rolling, FINALLY !!!!

I have two more pic,s of the frame, after I got it powdered.

The color is Silver Vein, for the frame.

The axles are getting a rough black color. I will post pic's tommorrow.

OH YA, to any of you guy's that are thinking of getting powder coating. I have one thing to say, It is better than s#x. I have had a perma grin ever since I picked the frame up. It looks sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Landon

1st. pic of the frame color.

2nd. pic of the frame at home.

landon4421 · 02-27-2003, 01:30 AM

2nd. pic

Alexis · 02-27-2003, 01:44 AM

that look off the hook.......did you know DJM does there lowering controlle arms in that color. nice. Just wait till you start to put it together, you'll sit there and stare on how nice it look coming together. That how i waste half my time puttin gmy frame together just look at how smooth and nice it is.

landon4421 · 03-10-2003, 01:48 PM

03-06-03

Got the axles back today and this weekend will order the suspention kit.

I would like to thank right gear and axle, for the work that they did for me. The axles are nice..

Front Axle is a Dana 60 3.73 gears.

Rear Axle is a 14 bolt 3.73 gears. all stock nothing fancy.

Heres the web site for right gear. They have good prices on axle parts if anyone is interested.

http://www.rightgear.com

I would also like to thank Shawn, and all the guys at Crosslink Powder Coating. Thanks for the great job you did guys.

Heres a link to cross link powder coating. They do great work, if anyone in the central California area is interested.

http://www.crosslink-powder-coating.com

Thanks again to all the guys at Cross Link and Right Gear & Axle. Landon, Kevin, and Jenna.

landon4421 · 03-10-2003, 01:50 PM

Front Axle

*racedvl* · 03-10-2003, 01:52 PM

That is looking real sharp. Also, I like the idea of a "progress post". Keeps progress on the truck easy to to watch, for the rest of us.

72shadetree · 03-10-2003, 02:53 PM

looking good

landon4421 · 03-10-2003, 03:28 PM

Hopefully this weekend we can get started on getting the suspention kit on it, and get the axles under it. I post pics then. Landon

*Gee_Emm* · 03-10-2003, 08:14 PM

They primered the frame before powdercoating it? I always thought that the frame had to be bare steel.

BLAZERMAN · 03-10-2003, 11:48 PM

That is looking GREAT!!, I'd like to see pics when you get the axles under it.

landon4421 · 03-11-2003, 12:20 PM

Gee Emm, Yes they put a primer coat on the frame before the shot it with the paint. I also did not realize that they put a primer coat. But they primered all the parts that I took them.

I talked to a few differant powder coaters and they told me it was up to me if I wanted them primered first. But Cross Link just went out and did it. That is probally why I payed so much to get the stuff powdered. But you get what you pay for !!

BLAZERMAN, I will hopefully get the axles under it this weekend. I will post more pic's. This post will be the only place that I will put the progress pic's for Kevin's truck. That way everyone can keep track of what I am doing.

Kruzer69 · 03-11-2003, 12:34 PM

Did they put a clear coat on top of the Vien? What is the product # of the Silver Vien? The reason I ask is that some Viens (depending on the product) turn black after a few months if they don't have a clear coat on top of the Vien. I have had some trouble in the past with a certin product of Silver Vien doing this to a customer.

landon4421 · 03-11-2003, 12:50 PM

Kruzer69,

Yes they put a clear coat or two on the silver vein. They put clear on all the parts I had done. As far as the product # for the silver vein, I don't know. I will be picking up my headers sometime this week, I will find out for you then.

Kruzer69 · 03-11-2003, 02:01 PM

Since they used a clear on top of the Vien you should not have any problems at all. Good job looks great.

landon4421 · 03-14-2003, 07:52 PM

Well evryone I was hoping to get the suspention under the frame this weekend. Went to 4 wheel parts wholesalers to get the lift on Wensday, and they were missing one front spring.

The to make matters even better the springs that I did get need to be repainted. They were all scratched up and stuff,

I was kind of pissed off about that but thats how things work I guess.

So next week or so I will be taking the springs apart and getting them ready to get powdered. :p I will then get everything back on track I hope. But you guys know how it is, we always have set backs. I will let every one know how things are going in a week or so. Landon & Kevin

jenna's 71 · 03-20-2003, 02:41 PM

Well we finally got the headers back from the powder coaters. They look sweeeeeeeeet. Now Landon and Kevin need to get the block cleaned up so everthing looks sweeeeet.

Here's a couple of pic's.

jenna's 71 · 03-20-2003, 02:44 PM

Heres one of the block.

Gregsmx · 04-16-2003, 07:29 PM

Landon, your frame off is making me envious. I'm trying to 'keep up with the Jone's' and stay with you. You're an inspiration. Can't wait to see the axles under the frame. Is the Silver Vein a smooth finish or semi-textured? From the close up pic, it looks like a definite texture profile. Also, is the clear coat a paint or powdercoat? Is it a typical basecoat/clearcoat coating so it will have UV resistance?
Thanks, Greg.

tim m · 04-16-2003, 07:38 PM

I am having my springs powder coated right now. It was an experience getting them apart. The front ones were the hardest.

**chevy71super** · 04-16-2003, 08:57 PM

I had the same experience with 4 wheel parts wholesalers. I bought 4 superlift springs and they gave me the wrong ones for the back. The front springs were all gouged up so I rattled canned them black again. YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE ONE SWEET 4X4 when you are done. Maybe my next truck I will powder coat . . .

02-22-2003, 04:40 PM	#1
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Kevin's 4X4 Updated 2-25 Well everyone Kevin and I went to the powder coater today. This will be the thread that we will be useing to keep everyone up to date on the progress on his truck. Kevin, Jenna and I would like to thank everyone on the board that we have either bought parts from or sold parts to. And we can not forget eveyone who has given us info, and tech help. Thanks a lot. 02-22-03 Frame goes to the powder coater. Here a pic of Kevin and the frame and axles go to the powder coaters. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter" Last edited by landon4421; 02-25-2003 at 05:33 PM.

02-22-2003, 04:45 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Sweet, That is my next step as well. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-22-2003, 08:46 PM	#3
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Wow! What a great idea!! I can't think of a better excuse to start another project! I have a 4 year old son, and showed this thread to my wife. She loved the idea!! The question is...... What to build. Keep the progress posted. How old do you think Kevin will be when his truck is done? Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

02-23-2003, 02:46 AM	#4
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Darren he will probally be like 10? Not to sure yet. He will be three on the 10th of July. I have some time. I am hoping to get it done asap so I can ride it before he dose. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

02-25-2003, 05:32 PM	#5
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	2-25-03 Went to talk to the guy at the powder coaters today and he will have evrything done tommorrow. I took a pic of the frame with just the primer on it. I am happy that this project has finally started. I'll post some pic's this weekend. Landon ATTENTION "PICKMUP" or "FRANK" Thanks for the frame. :p I finnally got it powder coated and eveything is going well. Thanks again Landon & Kevin Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter" Last edited by landon4421; 03-14-2003 at 07:57 PM.

02-27-2003, 01:28 AM	#6
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	02-26-03 Well brought the frame home form the powder coaters. In morning I will get the axles back also. I am really happy to get the ball rolling, FINALLY !!!! I have two more pic,s of the frame, after I got it powdered. The color is Silver Vein, for the frame. The axles are getting a rough black color. I will post pic's tommorrow. OH YA, to any of you guy's that are thinking of getting powder coating. I have one thing to say, It is better than s#x. I have had a perma grin ever since I picked the frame up. It looks sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Landon 1st. pic of the frame color. 2nd. pic of the frame at home. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

02-27-2003, 01:30 AM	#7
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	2nd. pic Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

02-27-2003, 01:44 AM	#8
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	that look off the hook.......did you know DJM does there lowering controlle arms in that color. nice. Just wait till you start to put it together, you'll sit there and stare on how nice it look coming together. That how i waste half my time puttin gmy frame together just look at how smooth and nice it is.

03-10-2003, 01:48 PM	#9
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	03-06-03 Got the axles back today and this weekend will order the suspention kit. I would like to thank right gear and axle, for the work that they did for me. The axles are nice.. Front Axle is a Dana 60 3.73 gears. Rear Axle is a 14 bolt 3.73 gears. all stock nothing fancy. Heres the web site for right gear. They have good prices on axle parts if anyone is interested. http://www.rightgear.com I would also like to thank Shawn, and all the guys at Crosslink Powder Coating. Thanks for the great job you did guys. Heres a link to cross link powder coating. They do great work, if anyone in the central California area is interested. http://www.crosslink-powder-coating.com Thanks again to all the guys at Cross Link and Right Gear & Axle. Landon, Kevin, and Jenna. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter" Last edited by landon4421; 03-10-2003 at 02:27 PM.

03-10-2003, 01:50 PM	#10
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Front Axle Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

03-10-2003, 01:52 PM	#11
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	That is looking real sharp. Also, I like the idea of a "progress post". Keeps progress on the truck easy to to watch, for the rest of us.

03-10-2003, 02:53 PM	#12
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looking good __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-10-2003, 03:28 PM	#13
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Hopefully this weekend we can get started on getting the suspention kit on it, and get the axles under it. I post pics then. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

03-10-2003, 08:14 PM	#14
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	They primered the frame before powdercoating it? I always thought that the frame had to be bare steel.

03-10-2003, 11:48 PM	#15
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	That is looking GREAT!!, I'd like to see pics when you get the axles under it. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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03-11-2003, 12:20 PM	#16
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Gee Emm, Yes they put a primer coat on the frame before the shot it with the paint. I also did not realize that they put a primer coat. But they primered all the parts that I took them. I talked to a few differant powder coaters and they told me it was up to me if I wanted them primered first. But Cross Link just went out and did it. That is probally why I payed so much to get the stuff powdered. But you get what you pay for !! BLAZERMAN, I will hopefully get the axles under it this weekend. I will post more pic's. This post will be the only place that I will put the progress pic's for Kevin's truck. That way everyone can keep track of what I am doing. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

03-11-2003, 12:34 PM	#17
Kruzer69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary/Alberta/Canada Posts: 103	Did they put a clear coat on top of the Vien? What is the product # of the Silver Vien? The reason I ask is that some Viens (depending on the product) turn black after a few months if they don't have a clear coat on top of the Vien. I have had some trouble in the past with a certin product of Silver Vien doing this to a customer. __________________ 1969 Chev 4x4 9" of lift,327cid,38/16/16.5 Super Swampers,Factory Tack,Powder Coated Frame and other misc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Last edited by Kruzer69; 03-11-2003 at 12:36 PM.

03-11-2003, 12:50 PM	#18
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Kruzer69, Yes they put a clear coat or two on the silver vein. They put clear on all the parts I had done. As far as the product # for the silver vein, I don't know. I will be picking up my headers sometime this week, I will find out for you then. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

03-11-2003, 02:01 PM	#19
Kruzer69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary/Alberta/Canada Posts: 103	Since they used a clear on top of the Vien you should not have any problems at all. Good job looks great. __________________ 1969 Chev 4x4 9" of lift,327cid,38/16/16.5 Super Swampers,Factory Tack,Powder Coated Frame and other misc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

03-14-2003, 07:52 PM	#20
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Well evryone I was hoping to get the suspention under the frame this weekend. Went to 4 wheel parts wholesalers to get the lift on Wensday, and they were missing one front spring. The to make matters even better the springs that I did get need to be repainted. They were all scratched up and stuff, I was kind of pissed off about that but thats how things work I guess. So next week or so I will be taking the springs apart and getting them ready to get powdered. :p I will then get everything back on track I hope. But you guys know how it is, we always have set backs. I will let every one know how things are going in a week or so. Landon & Kevin __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

03-20-2003, 02:41 PM	#21
jenna's 71 my '71 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Paicines, CA Posts: 113	Well we finally got the headers back from the powder coaters. They look sweeeeeeeeet. Now Landon and Kevin need to get the block cleaned up so everthing looks sweeeeet. Here's a couple of pic's. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 2wd longbed 1989 Honda Civic "round town car" 4 sale 1969 Chevy Burb 2wd "my new ride" KEVIN'S 4x4 PROGRESS PIC'S ON THE LINK BELOW. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=41708

03-20-2003, 02:44 PM	#22
jenna's 71 my '71 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Paicines, CA Posts: 113	Heres one of the block. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 2wd longbed 1989 Honda Civic "round town car" 4 sale 1969 Chevy Burb 2wd "my new ride" KEVIN'S 4x4 PROGRESS PIC'S ON THE LINK BELOW. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=41708

04-16-2003, 07:29 PM	#23
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Landon, your frame off is making me envious. I'm trying to 'keep up with the Jone's' and stay with you. You're an inspiration. Can't wait to see the axles under the frame. Is the Silver Vein a smooth finish or semi-textured? From the close up pic, it looks like a definite texture profile. Also, is the clear coat a paint or powdercoat? Is it a typical basecoat/clearcoat coating so it will have UV resistance? Thanks, Greg. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

04-16-2003, 07:38 PM	#24
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	I am having my springs powder coated right now. It was an experience getting them apart. The front ones were the hardest. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

04-16-2003, 08:57 PM	#25
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	I had the same experience with 4 wheel parts wholesalers. I bought 4 superlift springs and they gave me the wrong ones for the back. The front springs were all gouged up so I rattled canned them black again. YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE ONE SWEET 4X4 when you are done. Maybe my next truck I will powder coat . . .

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