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Low69CST · 12-12-2016, 08:44 PM

I wanted to share a few pictures. I've taken on the task of fixing all the rust in my '87. Here's a couple picture of some black base to check the body work

Low69CST · 12-12-2016, 08:45 PM

Passenger

jricharc · 12-15-2016, 05:24 PM

Looks nice and straight! I just picked up an '86 that I am going to bring back to life, looking forward to all of your progress!

Low69CST · 12-21-2016, 12:48 PM

I'm posting some older pictures. My dad installed new rockers/cab corners. We painted inside the cowl with POR-15 and seam sealed it. We fixed some rust holes on the outer cowl panel. And installed new shocks on the new painted frame!

Low69CST · 12-21-2016, 12:49 PM

Some more older pictures.

Low69CST · 12-23-2016, 09:56 AM

I'll try this again. My computer quit uploading pictures.

Low69CST · 12-23-2016, 09:58 AM

Some old base sprayed on the fenders to see how they look. And painted interior!

Low69CST · 12-23-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jricharc

Looks nice and straight! I just picked up an '86 that I am going to bring back to life, looking forward to all of your progress!

Thanks jricharc. It's been hard to find to work on it let alone post pictures on here. It's amazing how well kept the truck has been since '97 and how much rust it accumulated.

Low69CST · 01-01-2017, 10:17 PM

We recently started spraying painting...

Low69CST · 01-01-2017, 10:18 PM

Rockers...

Low69CST · 01-01-2017, 10:19 PM

Roof...

Low69CST · 01-01-2017, 10:21 PM

The base wrinkled on the doors, so we get to strip them and start over.

Low69CST · 01-01-2017, 10:22 PM

Passengers door wrinkled.

evan · 01-02-2017, 12:11 AM

Bummer about the wrinkle but the rest looks good. Any ideas what caused it?

Low69CST · 01-02-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by evan

Bummer about the wrinkle but the rest looks good. Any ideas what caused it?

It wrinkled when a second coat of base was being sprayed to smooth it up a tad. Really not sure why. The cab was being painted the same way and time and it didn't. We will definitely cross our fingers from now on.

evan · 01-02-2017, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Low69CST

It wrinkled when a second coat of base was being sprayed to smooth it up a tad. Really not sure why. The cab was being painted the same way and time and it didn't. We will definitely cross our fingers from now on.

Weird. Were the flash times different on the doors than the cab?

Omegadog · 01-02-2017, 11:33 AM

Looks great! Maybe you had some moisture in the compressor? do you have a line dryer on the system? Keep 'em coming!

Low69CST · 01-02-2017, 07:17 PM

Evan & omegadog

The coat that wrinkled on the doors was also put on the cab Dad was painting everything at once. I would think the flash time would be consistent. It's possible there was some moisture. We've been painting back there my whole life. We have a good dryer on the paint line. But it's always possible.

We have the red sanded off and we are going to try to straighten the top section of the doors before we repaint them.

CrimsonLion86 · 01-03-2017, 07:34 AM

Looks like quite a project there! I just picked up an 87 gmc sierra last week, in running condition for cheap. someone had numerous fuses placed in the wrong receptacles. Easy fix.

Low69CST · 01-12-2017, 08:03 AM

Finally got paint and 1st round of clear on the doors again.

Low69CST · 01-12-2017, 08:04 AM

Passenger side

Low69CST · 01-16-2017, 08:48 PM

It's looking more like a truck.

Low69CST · 01-16-2017, 08:51 PM

Drivers side.

Low69CST · 01-16-2017, 08:58 PM

Dynamat doors.

Low69CST · 01-16-2017, 09:01 PM

Dynamat roof.

12-12-2016, 08:44 PM	#1
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Rebuilding my 1987 I wanted to share a few pictures. I've taken on the task of fixing all the rust in my '87. Here's a couple picture of some black base to check the body work Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

12-12-2016, 08:45 PM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Passenger Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

12-15-2016, 05:24 PM	#3
jricharc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 112	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Looks nice and straight! I just picked up an '86 that I am going to bring back to life, looking forward to all of your progress! __________________ 1986 C10 LWB 350 1970 C10 LWB 350 - Sold

12-21-2016, 12:48 PM	#4
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 I'm posting some older pictures. My dad installed new rockers/cab corners. We painted inside the cowl with POR-15 and seam sealed it. We fixed some rust holes on the outer cowl panel. And installed new shocks on the new painted frame! Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

12-21-2016, 12:49 PM	#5
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Some more older pictures. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

12-23-2016, 09:56 AM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 I'll try this again. My computer quit uploading pictures. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

12-23-2016, 09:58 AM	#7
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Some old base sprayed on the fenders to see how they look. And painted interior! Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-01-2017, 10:17 PM	#9
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 We recently started spraying painting... Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-01-2017, 10:18 PM	#10
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Rockers... Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-01-2017, 10:19 PM	#11
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Roof... Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-01-2017, 10:21 PM	#12
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 The base wrinkled on the doors, so we get to strip them and start over. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-01-2017, 10:22 PM	#13
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Passengers door wrinkled. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-02-2017, 12:11 AM	#14
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Bummer about the wrinkle but the rest looks good. Any ideas what caused it? __________________ Evan B.

01-02-2017, 11:33 AM	#17
Omegadog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Donalds, SC Posts: 15	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Looks great! Maybe you had some moisture in the compressor? do you have a line dryer on the system? Keep 'em coming! __________________ Rock and roll and Chevrolets...what more need I say?! My '84 Silverado build progress... https://www.flickr.com/photos/99009428@N08/

01-02-2017, 07:17 PM	#18
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Evan & omegadog The coat that wrinkled on the doors was also put on the cab Dad was painting everything at once. I would think the flash time would be consistent. It's possible there was some moisture. We've been painting back there my whole life. We have a good dryer on the paint line. But it's always possible. We have the red sanded off and we are going to try to straighten the top section of the doors before we repaint them. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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01-03-2017, 07:34 AM	#19
CrimsonLion86 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pearcy Arkansas Posts: 11	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Looks like quite a project there! I just picked up an 87 gmc sierra last week, in running condition for cheap. someone had numerous fuses placed in the wrong receptacles. Easy fix.

01-12-2017, 08:03 AM	#20
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Finally got paint and 1st round of clear on the doors again. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-12-2017, 08:04 AM	#21
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Passenger side Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-16-2017, 08:48 PM	#22
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 It's looking more like a truck. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-16-2017, 08:51 PM	#23
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Drivers side. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-16-2017, 08:58 PM	#24
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Dynamat doors. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-16-2017, 09:01 PM	#25
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Re: Rebuilding my 1987 Dynamat roof. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

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