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Title: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on June 12, 2015, 02:48:14 PM
A new paint job is next!
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: LTZ C20 on June 14, 2015, 03:34:20 PM
Welcome from California. Nice truck. Not gonna lie, fix the dent in the door and that paint job looks pretty cool. I'd redo it and maybe change the colors.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on June 14, 2015, 06:40:19 PM
Thank you! In 2 weeks I'm starting the body work and doing a 2 tone paint job with new colors.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: fitz on June 14, 2015, 08:35:37 PM
What are the new colors gonna be?
Whats the truck in the background?
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on June 14, 2015, 09:05:08 PM
Subaru WRX blue pearl over black. There are 2 square body suburbans behind it.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: 87V20Kansan on July 04, 2015, 04:26:57 PM
Hey ccdually, what size tire is on your truck? I have one I want to lower like that but it has 6 BRAND new 235/85/16 Hankooks that I don't want to have to replace. Cool truck.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on July 06, 2015, 11:38:11 AM
It currently has 225/75/16 up front and 235/85/16 in the rear. They are tucked in the fender a ways.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: 87V20Kansan on July 08, 2015, 10:21:10 AM
Thanks ccdually. Based on pics I have of mine and that pic of yours I'm guessing yours is a 3"/5" drop. Any idea if that's right; or did you purchase the truck like this?
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on July 08, 2015, 10:28:49 AM
87V20Kansan,
You bet. I just installed the kit in mine about 2 weeks ago. It is 6/8 with the C-Notch in the rear.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on July 08, 2015, 10:34:10 AM
Here are a few more pics.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: LTZ C20 on July 08, 2015, 02:26:19 PM
Here are a few more pics.
I'm not one to normally want a lowered truck myself, but that looks soooo good, I'de drive that with out question.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on July 08, 2015, 05:06:54 PM
LTZ C20,

Thank you! It should look really good once its painted!
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: LTZ C20 on July 08, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
Do mine to while your at it lol
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: 87V20Kansan on July 12, 2015, 01:59:46 PM
I love it. Western Chassis' kit?  I would have a very hard time wanting to paint that thing. It's so retro cool to me I'd probably just live with the dents and paint the hood silver.  ;D
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on July 12, 2015, 04:52:15 PM
87V20Kansan,

It is the Western Chassis kit. The experience with them was not very good. but the truck does look good with the kit.
As an automotive painter I can appreciate the retro look but it doesnt appeal to me on my personal vehicles. I am going more for the custom look like the pic I have attached. I shaved the drip rails and antenna this weekend and primed the front fenders.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: 87V20Kansan on July 15, 2015, 12:11:56 AM
I get it. If I had access every day to a booth I'd jump in it too!
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on August 10, 2015, 03:00:28 PM
Slowly making progress.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: FlatBlack77 on August 10, 2015, 03:02:10 PM
looking good man

you gunna keep that rear bumper? it looks pretty sweet
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on August 10, 2015, 03:27:02 PM
Thank you! I think I am going to go to a hitch and a smooth suburban bumper.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: FlatBlack77 on August 10, 2015, 03:50:54 PM
right on dude keep it up
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: 87V20Kansan on August 18, 2015, 08:56:15 PM
Looks good!
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on September 11, 2015, 11:56:54 AM
Almost ready for Primer!
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on September 21, 2015, 01:03:40 PM
First round of primer this weekend.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: bairleafarm on September 21, 2015, 03:16:59 PM
Looking good so far.  Your paint looked 10 times better than mine before you even started.

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Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on September 21, 2015, 04:39:46 PM
Thank you. Those crazy 80's graphics hid a fair amount of damage in the doors. I had a bunc of holes to weld up from the drip rails, tri pod mirror holes, emblems and handles that were bolted onto the cab corners and the back of my cab could waive back to you if you waived to it.
Title: Re: 1989 CC Dually Project
Post by: ccdually on October 29, 2015, 11:48:26 AM
Got the doors all cut in on Tuesday night! I should be painting the dash on saturday then the door jambs on the cab in another week.
Title: Dash Paint
Post by: ccdually on November 02, 2015, 12:43:03 PM
I was finally able to get some paint down on the dash. I cant wait to see how this color looks on part of the body!
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: bd on November 02, 2015, 01:16:54 PM
That's a beautiful blue.  Looks really great!
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: LTZ C20 on November 02, 2015, 01:39:09 PM
That is BAD blue, pardon my french, it looks awesome! What color is that?
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: ccdually on November 02, 2015, 03:09:33 PM
Thank you. Its the blue on the newer Subaru WRX, color code 02C. IN the light it looks even better!
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: LTZ C20 on November 02, 2015, 07:28:12 PM
I'm suprised I liked a saburu color haha, being a pretty much GM only guy. I know what car your referring too.
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 02, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
That is a very sharp blue!  Nice!! 
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: ccdually on November 05, 2015, 11:19:00 AM
Thanks Everyone! I was able to get the fenders and fender liners painted last night. Hopefully the cab will go into the booth next weekend.
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 09, 2015, 08:40:30 PM
Very nice work! Is this a full restoration?
Title: Re: Dash Paint
Post by: ccdually on November 10, 2015, 12:02:05 PM
It is pretty close. I had wanted a lowered crew cab dually since 16 and decided it was time to build a custom one. This one as of now has been lowered 8", a few minor body mods then a custom 2 tone paint job. Eventually im going to redo the interior with newer seats and the top half of the 454 thats in it with aluminum heads, cam and going back to a carb. The TBI sucks!

I got the jambs and the core support painted last night and am hoping to get the cab forward painted over the weekend.
Title: Almost time for paint.
Post by: ccdually on November 12, 2015, 11:12:27 AM
Just need to do a final light block and wetsand then its time to start laying down some colors!
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: fitz on November 12, 2015, 05:07:21 PM
What color are you going with?
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 12, 2015, 05:12:40 PM
This color!!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/bae306181d9fabe72244ecd787d294f2.jpg)
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: Joec123able on November 12, 2015, 09:27:04 PM
Awesome can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: ccdually on November 13, 2015, 04:06:09 PM
You will have to wait and see!  ;D

That 76 Bonanza is pretty cool!
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 13, 2015, 05:37:24 PM
I know, i love that bonanza, thats the goal for my truck some day.   Hope your paint comes out nice, sure it will.
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on November 14, 2015, 11:29:37 AM
My favorite paint scheme is still:
http://www.73-87.com/7387info/articles/82dooley01.jpg
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 14, 2015, 06:22:25 PM
For THAT truck,,,,,,,, i agree!   
Title: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: ccdually on November 16, 2015, 02:31:26 PM
After an 18hr day on Saturday I left the shop very early sunday morning with a big smile!  :) Still needs to be wetsanded and buffed. Now onto finishing the bed and other parts before I start re-assmebly. With all the work that went into the cab, sheetmetal and dash I think have about 300hrs of labor into this project.
Title: Re: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: AZ87V10 on November 16, 2015, 02:34:52 PM
Wow! Looking nice! I like that blue! Good job!  :)
Title: Re: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: 1967KaiserM715 on November 16, 2015, 03:39:36 PM
Amazing! Hope mine will turn out half as good. Did you lay the silver for pinstripe first?


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Title: Re: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: ccdually on November 16, 2015, 04:17:42 PM
Thank you! Yes the stripe went down then black then blue.
Title: Re: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 16, 2015, 08:23:19 PM
Looks like the cars on "overhaulin", perfect!!
Title: Re: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: LTZ C20 on November 16, 2015, 09:38:41 PM
Soooo freaking nice.....
Title: Re: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: ccdually on November 16, 2015, 09:50:03 PM
Thank you! It was a long week. Instill have the box, rear fenders and a bunch of other parts to paint before reassembly.
Title: Re: Almost time for paint.
Post by: ehjorten on November 20, 2015, 09:29:55 AM
My favorite paint scheme is still:
http://www.73-87.com/7387info/articles/82dooley01.jpg

I almost bought a Dually that was that exact paint scheme before I found my '91!
Title: Re: Got the Cab painted this weekend
Post by: ehjorten on November 20, 2015, 09:31:51 AM
That is almost my paint scheme, but the '91 is black on top and a metallic blue on the bottom.  stripe is flames.  Yours looks killer!
Title: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: ccdually on December 28, 2015, 01:41:47 PM
This should look pretty sharp all painted Black ! Tailgate is almost ready for primer too.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: philo_beddoe on December 29, 2015, 11:55:59 AM
Wait, so what are your plans??
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: ccdually on December 29, 2015, 01:51:08 PM
Bumper will be painted black and all smooth. Tailgate will have a flip kit for the handle.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: philo_beddoe on December 29, 2015, 02:21:07 PM
But you'll still bolt it on right?
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/29/fc0c081b06b805b784263a8a884bdc2d.jpg)
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: enaberif on December 29, 2015, 02:27:18 PM
But you'll still bolt it on right?
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/29/fc0c081b06b805b784263a8a884bdc2d.jpg)

You weld the bolts on the backside of the bumper. Grind down the head and fill it in.

Smoother bumper with bolts attached.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: ccdually on December 29, 2015, 03:22:25 PM
Yes, I cut the top of the bolt off but left the square portion that goes into the bumper and welded both sides. After being ground the bumper is completely smooth and has the bolts on the inside. I also welded up all the air dam holes across the bottom.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: philo_beddoe on December 29, 2015, 04:51:31 PM
But thats not how it came off the assembly line man!  Just kidding. Would love to see a pic when complete.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: ccdually on December 29, 2015, 05:30:15 PM
At this point not much of my truck is how it came off the assembly line! Haha!
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 29, 2015, 07:42:41 PM
I was planning on doing this to the 73-80 front and rear step bumper on my C20 some day. Probably get a painted bumper, shave the bolt heads and then have it chromed.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: philo_beddoe on December 29, 2015, 09:51:03 PM

I was planning on doing this to the 73-80 front and rear step bumper on my C20 some day. Probably get a painted bumper, shave the bolt heads and then have it chromed.
That would look sharp!
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 29, 2015, 10:37:24 PM
That's why I wanted to do it. Looks awesome when done right.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: ccdually on December 30, 2015, 01:48:37 AM
It does look way better. If I wasn't painting my bumpers I'm not sure I would have done it.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 30, 2015, 01:50:47 AM
I'm not a fan of painted bumpers so chrome is what I would do. But I'm sure even with chrome it would look sweet.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 30, 2015, 07:21:37 AM
if you do do this you might want to leave it up to the shop to grind the bolt heads. if you do it you may do too much damage to the bumper and they will have to fix it.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 30, 2015, 10:46:56 AM
Maybe some of us shouldn't be wielding angle grinders with flap discs like a crazed maniac then.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 30, 2015, 11:11:35 AM
lol, at this one shop we do sub work for they attached a grinder to a 1x1 piece of wood to clean the inside of a crain and taped the button down. even gave it a nickname "grinder on a stick" like jose jalapeno on a stick. this little guatemalan was using it so the name fit well. till the stick broke while he was using it and hearing him describe the grinder bouncing off the walls of the crain was hilarious
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 30, 2015, 01:47:29 PM
I can only imagine how hilarious that would have been.
Title: Re: Shaved the front bumper mounting bolts and other holes this weekend.
Post by: fitz on January 01, 2016, 12:38:40 PM
if you do do this you might want to leave it up to the shop to grind the bolt heads. if you do it you may do too much damage to the bumper and they will have to fix it.

One of the shown on Power Nation (I forget which show) did a segment on shaving & chroming bumpers.
That was exactly the advice that they gave.
The chrome shop said that people tend to grind off a little too much metal leaving a divot.
The advice they gave was to weld on the bolt and drop it off at the chrome shop and let them grind it smooth.
Title: Getting Closer
Post by: ccdually on February 10, 2016, 03:23:52 PM
Almost ready to start re-assembly. I still need to paint the rear bumper, door handles, mirrors and rear fenders.
Title: Re: Getting Closer
Post by: timthescarrd on February 10, 2016, 03:44:58 PM
Looking good!! What color is that blue?
Title: Re: Getting Closer
Post by: ccdually on February 10, 2016, 03:47:43 PM
Thanks! It's the blue on the new Subaru WRX
Title: Re: Getting Closer
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 10, 2016, 10:36:39 PM
Looks good.
Title: Bumpers, Mirrors and a few minor things left.
Post by: ccdually on March 21, 2016, 10:23:28 AM
Just about done. Need to find a suburban rear bumper.
Title: Re: Bumpers, Mirrors and a few minor things left.
Post by: LTZ C20 on March 21, 2016, 10:47:38 AM
Saaawheeeet!
Title: Re: Bumpers, Mirrors and a few minor things left.
Post by: Jason S on March 27, 2016, 06:41:28 PM
Very nice!
Title: Finally on the road!
Post by: ccdually on April 19, 2016, 04:43:43 PM
I had forgotten how much I loike driving this truck after spending the last 10 months working on it!
Title: Re: Finally on the road!
Post by: LTZ C20 on April 19, 2016, 05:32:10 PM
That looks freaking amazing! TOTALLY KILLER look! Great job!
Title: Re: Finally on the road!
Post by: DustyRusty on April 19, 2016, 09:44:47 PM
I liked the original color so I was a little skeptical about the color combination you chose.  However, I really like the end result.  Also, I really like the black grill and bumper.  Great stance.

Definitely a truck of the month!

Rusty
Title: Re: Finally on the road!
Post by: ccdually on April 20, 2016, 11:40:56 AM
Thank you guys! I did order a cowl induction hood for it. Hopefully I will have that installed next weekend.
Title: First square body cruise in for this girl.
Post by: ccdually on May 09, 2016, 03:37:39 PM
Decided to go with a cowl induction hood at the last minute.
Title: Re: First square body cruise in for this girl.
Post by: frotosride on May 09, 2016, 08:31:51 PM
I really like the 2 tone. I think these duallies look mean laying low!