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bigblock73 · 07-20-2003, 10:28 PM

Although it may be hard to tell any difference from these photos to the ones I posted a couple months ago...but I have made progress. I have purchased an air compressor, HVLP spray gun, and all the air compressor extras and learned to shoot paint...well at least epoxy primer and surfacer for now. What you are looking at are the first photos after filling all the trim hole imperfections and block sanding the first coat of surfacer. Next step is to spray a guide coat and look for any more imperfections. I am pretty sure I have it in real good shape, one more coat of surfacer (maybe two) should get me paint ready...I hope.

I hope to have the freshly painted cab on the frame by months end!

I will now be picking surfacer/bondo boogers out of my nose for two days!

...Jeff

bigblock73 · 07-20-2003, 10:29 PM

two low spots from where the rear cab trim was removed. Notice the lack of a cargo light?

bigblock73 · 07-20-2003, 10:30 PM

the boxes in the background are the parts I have "sold" awaiting shipment to some board members.

SCOTI · 07-20-2003, 10:41 PM

Cool. Keep posting the progress pics.

Jonboy · 07-20-2003, 10:51 PM

Jeff, did you fill the seam and drip rails too? Gives it a smooth look, to go with the missing cargo lamp. Progress looks good so far. Keep 'em coming.

bigblock73 · 07-20-2003, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by Jonboy
Jeff, did you fill the seam and drip rails too? Gives it a smooth look, to go with the missing cargo lamp. Progress looks good so far. Keep 'em coming.

Well, 1973 was the only year drip rails weren't offered...so mine never had any. I have not filled the cab seam...still might, but haven't made my mind up yet.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

...Jeff

Jonboy · 07-20-2003, 11:12 PM

I didn't know 73's didn't have drip rails. Mine had them, but it had been repainted along the line somewhere, too. If you want, I will get you a pic of mine filled, and it's even yellow, too.

brad2 · 07-21-2003, 01:06 AM

Looks great! Looking forward to seeing paint pics!

bagged81 · 07-21-2003, 07:06 AM

I wish that I could have taken mine down that far.

Keep it up!

Gibble · 07-21-2003, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by bagged81
I wish that I could have taken mine down that far.

Keep it up!

I hear ya...damn time and space constraints.

**swervin ervin** · 07-21-2003, 11:49 AM

Looks good Jeff. Can't wait to see it back together.

houston6 · 07-21-2003, 11:54 AM

Looking good

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Looks good Jeff. Can't wait to see it back together.

That makes at least two of us!!

I have been with my fiance for over three years...she has had ONE ride in it...right before I took it apart!

We hope to get married next year...and we are going to leave the wedding ceremony in it...I can't wait!

...Jeff

AirMale · 07-21-2003, 12:43 PM

EFFIN PERFECT!

loweredd · 07-21-2003, 01:30 PM

AWESOME!! What primer is that?

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by loweredd
AWESOME!! What primer is that?

It is OMNI brand epoxy and surfacer...can't quite remember the numbers (I am at work and the paint is at home).

...Jeff

C&C Chevy · 07-21-2003, 04:41 PM

Looks great, Jeff!

87 STEPPER · 07-21-2003, 06:40 PM

Damn fine work there Jeff,

One ? for ya.......why arn't you installing A/C?

Now's the time to do it.

I see you live some where in MSP. And iv'e been there in the summer and it ain't that cool there and after a frame off i know your not gonna be driving it in the winter.

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by 87 STEPPER
Damn fine work there Jeff,

One ? for ya.......why arn't you installing A/C?

Now's the time to do it.

I see you live some where in MSP. And iv'e been there in the summer and it ain't that cool there and after a frame off i know your not gonna be driving it in the winter.

As far as the AC goes...can't afford a Vintage Air kit right now...maybe down the road. Really, MN summers aren't that bad and besides, this is just my fair weather cruiser for the most part. As far as winter..this thing has never and will never see a snowflake...or road salt!

...Jeff

**Captkaos** · 07-22-2003, 09:28 AM

Excellent progress Jeff. Keep the pics coming.

**N2TRUX** · 07-22-2003, 10:41 AM

The cab shot looks great. I think you should consider filling the cab seam while you are there. From everything I have been told, it's a solid welded seam, so you don't really need to weld it up.

What are you going to insulate the cab with inside? Since I just bought another black truck, I am looking for ideas.

Stay motivated. It's going to look sweet when you get done...

bigblock73 · 07-22-2003, 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
The cab shot looks great. I think you should consider filling the cab seam while you are there. From everything I have been told, it's a solid welded seam, so you don't really need to weld it up.

What are you going to insulate the cab with inside? Since I just bought another black truck, I am looking for ideas.

Stay motivated. It's going to look sweet when you get done...

I just might smooth the seam shut. I was told by another board member that there is sealer in there that has to be removed before doing so...but I do not know what to think about that since it doesn't appear that way.

As far as sound deadening goes, I am going to lay down Dynamat EVERYWHERE (the thin stuff), then the factory sound deadening above that, then the carpet. The rear cab wall below the window will be covered by a panel that will curve and follow the rear cab corner contours.

Thanks again for the compliments guys, helps keep my lazy arse motor-vated!

...Jeff

79BIG10 · 07-22-2003, 04:07 PM

Looks great Jeff. Now I need to get going on my projects on my truck that I've been putting off.

doc70sub · 07-22-2003, 10:34 PM

Giving bad ideas on my '74!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!
Doc

07-20-2003, 10:28 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	progress? Although it may be hard to tell any difference from these photos to the ones I posted a couple months ago...but I have made progress. I have purchased an air compressor, HVLP spray gun, and all the air compressor extras and learned to shoot paint...well at least epoxy primer and surfacer for now. What you are looking at are the first photos after filling all the trim hole imperfections and block sanding the first coat of surfacer. Next step is to spray a guide coat and look for any more imperfections. I am pretty sure I have it in real good shape, one more coat of surfacer (maybe two) should get me paint ready...I hope. I hope to have the freshly painted cab on the frame by months end! I will now be picking surfacer/bondo boogers out of my nose for two days! ...Jeff Attached Images Last edited by bigblock73; 07-20-2003 at 11:43 PM.

07-20-2003, 10:29 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	two low spots from where the rear cab trim was removed. Notice the lack of a cargo light? Attached Images

07-20-2003, 10:30 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	the boxes in the background are the parts I have "sold" awaiting shipment to some board members. Attached Images

07-20-2003, 10:41 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Cool. Keep posting the progress pics. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-20-2003, 10:51 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Jeff, did you fill the seam and drip rails too? Gives it a smooth look, to go with the missing cargo lamp. Progress looks good so far. Keep 'em coming. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-20-2003, 11:12 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I didn't know 73's didn't have drip rails. Mine had them, but it had been repainted along the line somewhere, too. If you want, I will get you a pic of mine filled, and it's even yellow, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-21-2003, 01:06 AM	#8
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Looks great! Looking forward to seeing paint pics! __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

07-21-2003, 07:06 AM	#9
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I wish that I could have taken mine down that far. Keep it up! __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

07-21-2003, 11:49 AM	#11
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Looks good Jeff. Can't wait to see it back together. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-21-2003, 11:54 AM	#12
houston6 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: north wilkesboro nc Posts: 221	Looking good __________________ Scott

07-21-2003, 12:43 PM	#14
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	EFFIN PERFECT! __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

07-21-2003, 01:30 PM	#15
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	AWESOME!! What primer is that?

07-21-2003, 04:41 PM	#17
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Looks great, Jeff! __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-21-2003, 06:40 PM	#18
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Damn fine work there Jeff, One ? for ya.......why arn't you installing A/C? Now's the time to do it. I see you live some where in MSP. And iv'e been there in the summer and it ain't that cool there and after a frame off i know your not gonna be driving it in the winter. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

07-22-2003, 09:28 AM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Excellent progress Jeff. Keep the pics coming. __________________ 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



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07-22-2003, 10:41 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	The cab shot looks great. I think you should consider filling the cab seam while you are there. From everything I have been told, it's a solid welded seam, so you don't really need to weld it up. What are you going to insulate the cab with inside? Since I just bought another black truck, I am looking for ideas. Stay motivated. It's going to look sweet when you get done... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-22-2003, 04:07 PM	#23
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Looks great Jeff. Now I need to get going on my projects on my truck that I've been putting off. __________________ 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

07-22-2003, 10:34 PM	#24
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Giving bad ideas on my '74!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!! Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

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