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bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 12:43 PM

Well here are some updated progress pics finally! On Friday I had the entire cab minus the dash soda blasted...all the way down to bare metal! Saturday I cleaned the entire cab and shot it with epoxy primer. This was my very first time shooting paint with a gun and compressor...quite an experience.

I had a co-worker of mine come over and "show me the ropes"...I learned alot to say the least. This week I will be filling the upper cab seam all the way around and after that I will apply the first coat of surfacer...block sanding...can't wait!!

-Jeff

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 12:44 PM

smooth firewall

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 12:45 PM

smooth cargo light

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 12:46 PM

some kind of floor mods by PO

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 12:47 PM

not a single piece of metal was needed to repair the cab...what you see here is 31 yr old original GM steel!

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 12:49 PM

Here is my newly purchased 18 circuit Painless kit...this thing is awesome!

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 12:49 PM

One more...

r0lf- · 04-29-2003, 12:53 PM

Nice progress. The truck is shaping up.

LOHRTBT · 04-29-2003, 12:59 PM

Very cool!!

PHOENIX · 04-29-2003, 01:57 PM

Lookin' good.
Cant wait to see the finished product, its gonna look great.
Keep it up and keep the pictures rollin'

**Captkaos** · 04-29-2003, 02:27 PM

Nice progress Jeff. Are you skipping A/C or are you doing like I am going to do and run a Vintage setup?

I think I am going to use my Painless system on the Jimmy (although I don't know why as it is working well right now..)

MSL · 04-29-2003, 04:47 PM

Looking good.

gldevall · 04-29-2003, 04:50 PM

Can't wait until I can do that to mine.

Low87 · 04-29-2003, 05:35 PM

Looks great Jeff! I am certainly jealous!

**swervin ervin** · 04-29-2003, 05:52 PM

I love it. Looks my friend.

The thought has crossed my mind to do this to mine, but it quickly left my head after thinking about how much work it is.

**Captkaos** · 04-29-2003, 05:55 PM

Mike, DON'T DO IT until you are completely satified with the truck. I know you are as anal as I am about ugly stuff, you will have a new truck by the time you are finished, sorta like what I am doing...

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 06:19 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys!

Chris, no AC or heater right now, might add a Vintage Air down the road...but that is not too important since it doesn't see winter and if it gets hot the windows go down!

Greg, you have a nice truck too...and at least yours is in one piece.

Mike, what Chris said...finish the truck the way you want (exept for paint maybe) and then tear it apart!

-Jeff

LOHRTBT · 04-29-2003, 06:31 PM

I sure would like to get a new painless wiring kit....but man...seems like it WOULD be a pain to install!! haaha

78SilveradoSWB · 04-29-2003, 06:47 PM

Looking Good Jeff!

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
I sure would like to get a new painless wiring kit....but man...seems like it WOULD be a pain to install!! haaha

Actually Dave, the wires are labeled directly on them where they go...looks very simple. Not only that, all the wires are longer so you can route them wherever you want. My engine compartment will be wire-free...I hope!

-Jeff

79BIG10 · 04-29-2003, 11:14 PM

That's going to be sweet!! What's your ETA look like?

ocbaud · 04-29-2003, 11:18 PM

i dont suppose you know how much it cost you to have JUST the cargo lamp shaved?

gchemist · 04-29-2003, 11:32 PM

Nice work. Can't wait to see more progress pictures.

bigblock73 · 04-29-2003, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ocbaud
i dont suppose you know how much it cost you to have JUST the cargo lamp shaved?

Sorry Eric, I really don't...I had the cargo light & firewall shaved along with a few misc holes on the back of the cab...the total bill was $300. If you saw how many holes there were on the firewall alone you would be amazed!

Here is my advice. Go to a body shop and get a quote...I have found that sometimes the person giving the estimate will offer to do it "on the side"...thus saving you some money. This works better at smaller shops as opposed to dealers or larger collision centers. If you don't like what they say at least you aren't obligated and can walk away. I have made quite a few friends this way as well.

Another thing, since the light runs directly thru the cab seam...be prepared to shave that too...unless you can duplicate the line on the piece that is going where the light used to be.

Just my .02

-Jeff

ocbaud · 04-29-2003, 11:58 PM

i accually planned on frenching in a 3rd brake light led in that place about 10" long.

i wanna get most of my body work done at the same time also. i need to have my dent fixed, rollpan installed(including led brake lights), mirrors, drip rails, door handles, emblems, cargo lamp, and upper cab molding all shaved, along with a tailgate skin welding in and the brake lights welded up. PLUS minor dents and dings patched up here and there.

the rollpan i'm gonna get from custom classics with the lights already in it.

so, you think thats a lot of body work?:p

04-29-2003, 12:43 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	new progress pics!! Well here are some updated progress pics finally! On Friday I had the entire cab minus the dash soda blasted...all the way down to bare metal! Saturday I cleaned the entire cab and shot it with epoxy primer. This was my very first time shooting paint with a gun and compressor...quite an experience. I had a co-worker of mine come over and "show me the ropes"...I learned alot to say the least. This week I will be filling the upper cab seam all the way around and after that I will apply the first coat of surfacer...block sanding...can't wait!! -Jeff Attached Images

04-29-2003, 12:44 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	smooth firewall Attached Images

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	smooth cargo light Attached Images

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	some kind of floor mods by PO Attached Images

04-29-2003, 12:47 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	not a single piece of metal was needed to repair the cab...what you see here is 31 yr old original GM steel! Attached Images

04-29-2003, 12:49 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Here is my newly purchased 18 circuit Painless kit...this thing is awesome! Attached Images

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	One more... Attached Images

04-29-2003, 12:53 PM	#8
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Nice progress. The truck is shaping up.

04-29-2003, 12:59 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Very cool!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-29-2003, 01:57 PM	#10
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Lookin' good. Cant wait to see the finished product, its gonna look great. Keep it up and keep the pictures rollin' __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-29-2003, 02:27 PM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Nice progress Jeff. Are you skipping A/C or are you doing like I am going to do and run a Vintage setup? I think I am going to use my Painless system on the Jimmy (although I don't know why as it is working well right now..) __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-29-2003, 04:47 PM	#12
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Looking good.

04-29-2003, 04:50 PM	#13
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Can't wait until I can do that to mine. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-29-2003, 05:35 PM	#14
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Looks great Jeff! I am certainly jealous! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-29-2003, 05:52 PM	#15
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I love it. Looks my friend. The thought has crossed my mind to do this to mine, but it quickly left my head after thinking about how much work it is. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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04-29-2003, 05:55 PM	#16
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Mike, DON'T DO IT until you are completely satified with the truck. I know you are as anal as I am about ugly stuff, you will have a new truck by the time you are finished, sorta like what I am doing... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-29-2003, 06:19 PM	#17
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Thanks for all the compliments guys! Chris, no AC or heater right now, might add a Vintage Air down the road...but that is not too important since it doesn't see winter and if it gets hot the windows go down! Greg, you have a nice truck too...and at least yours is in one piece. Mike, what Chris said...finish the truck the way you want (exept for paint maybe) and then tear it apart! -Jeff

04-29-2003, 06:31 PM	#18
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I sure would like to get a new painless wiring kit....but man...seems like it WOULD be a pain to install!! haaha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-29-2003, 06:47 PM	#19
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Looking Good Jeff! __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

04-29-2003, 11:14 PM	#21
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	That's going to be sweet!! What's your ETA look like? __________________ 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

04-29-2003, 11:18 PM	#22
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i dont suppose you know how much it cost you to have JUST the cargo lamp shaved?

04-29-2003, 11:32 PM	#23
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Nice work. Can't wait to see more progress pictures. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-29-2003, 11:58 PM	#25
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i accually planned on frenching in a 3rd brake light led in that place about 10" long. i wanna get most of my body work done at the same time also. i need to have my dent fixed, rollpan installed(including led brake lights), mirrors, drip rails, door handles, emblems, cargo lamp, and upper cab molding all shaved, along with a tailgate skin welding in and the brake lights welded up. PLUS minor dents and dings patched up here and there. the rollpan i'm gonna get from custom classics with the lights already in it. so, you think thats a lot of body work?:p

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