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Offline big bear

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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #30 on: July 30, 2011, 10:59:01 PM »
wow...amazing.   truck looks killer  love the color
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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #31 on: July 31, 2011, 09:58:48 AM »
Quote from: Bowtie Bomber on July 31, 2011, 01:08:30 AM
EDIT: Wrong post.

^^ I can take a hint ^^  ;D

Thanks for the positive comments guys. I think it's been in my possession just over three years and what a learning curve. (and there is a story behind it)

I had 1x 2hr lesson from my bro on bodywork and 1x 2hr lesson on flat & polishing. Self taught welding & fabrication of bits and bobs.

The moral here is be patient. If it turns out wrong, don't cop the hump > redo the work until you're happy. Take it one step/panel at a time and persevere!

There is no such word as can't in my book - you don't know you can't until you've given it your best shot!
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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #32 on: July 31, 2011, 04:36:43 PM »
Great words of encouragement. Ive taught myself everything ive done from rebuilding my engine to wiring my stereo and now doing body work on my truck. Im going to see if my dad will let me use his welder to close up sone trim clip holes and what not. Great job on the truck, it looms great and makes me want to finish mine even more!
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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #33 on: July 31, 2011, 05:10:50 PM »

And I found out today the missus wants the bed out the garden! More hassle but at least it will be in position for when I'm ready to work on it.

I'll grab a few guys, slip it back on the truck and roll it all back into the garage. Never rains but it pours eh!
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1979 GMC CrewCab  C20 1t
454 750 Holley,TH350, 14bolt diff fully floating
Why aren't there 8 days in a week!
A K5 rolling shell *new addition*

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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #34 on: August 07, 2011, 04:11:00 PM »
just a few pics to keep you going of the bed moving etc. I can't understand why it had to be moved!

The last pic is my 3 yr old who loves helping me and the lack of space I have available
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1979 GMC CrewCab  C20 1t
454 750 Holley,TH350, 14bolt diff fully floating
Why aren't there 8 days in a week!
A K5 rolling shell *new addition*

Offline zieg85

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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #35 on: August 07, 2011, 06:57:29 PM »
Nice, cute kid...
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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #36 on: August 07, 2011, 10:59:55 PM »
Not to de-rail the thread, but I have a little helper as well, arent they fun?

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Re: Crewcab Progress
« Reply #37 on: August 08, 2011, 11:55:28 AM »
>Reload<

They're just great  ;D
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1979 GMC CrewCab  C20 1t
454 750 Holley,TH350, 14bolt diff fully floating
Why aren't there 8 days in a week!
A K5 rolling shell *new addition*

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Re: '79 C30 jigsaw
« Reply #38 on: September 25, 2011, 04:22:12 PM »
http://s1045.photobucket.com/albums/b455/mills530/Chevy454%20vol7/
Hi guys, another update of June/July & August I think!

Hope you enjoy and as always any comments appreciated!
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1979 GMC CrewCab  C20 1t
454 750 Holley,TH350, 14bolt diff fully floating
Why aren't there 8 days in a week!
A K5 rolling shell *new addition*

Offline big bear

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Re: '79 C30 jigsaw
« Reply #39 on: September 25, 2011, 04:48:58 PM »
so awesome man...what a great truck
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Re: '79 C30 jigsaw
« Reply #40 on: September 25, 2011, 06:48:41 PM »
Wow, great looking project.
The paint looks really good. Are you a painter by trade?
Are you using single stage or base/clear.
I'd be happy if my paint looks half that good when I'm done.
Thanks for the update
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Re: '79 C30 jigsaw
« Reply #41 on: September 25, 2011, 08:57:49 PM »
i hear ya on the paint  thing haha   i wanna try an attempt to paint mine when the time comes, i hope it turns out that good.
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Re: '79 C30 jigsaw
« Reply #42 on: September 26, 2011, 07:16:19 AM »

Cheers guys, it's coming together slowly!

I'm far from a painter but I always try 100% until it's as good as I can get it. There's a "wobble" on the bedside that I didnt see and sticks out like a sore thumb in the daylight - you can see it in the pic  :( but hey ho, it's orange!

The paint is 2k and laid plenty on so when it comes to flat & polish I haven't got to be too gentle  ;D

It was never meant to be a show truck and it's far from perfect but from 10ft away it'll do.

Keep looking and tuning in guys, more soon ........................
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1979 GMC CrewCab  C20 1t
454 750 Holley,TH350, 14bolt diff fully floating
Why aren't there 8 days in a week!
A K5 rolling shell *new addition*

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Re: '79 C30 jigsaw
« Reply #43 on: September 26, 2011, 12:20:48 PM »
Great job Bitzer. You are an inspiration to us all.
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'79 C30 jigsaw
« Reply #44 on: January 12, 2012, 03:55:21 PM »

Hi all, it's been a while!

Few pics of the update on the 3+3. Hope to find the time to wrap it up in the next 6-8 weeks.

http://s1045.photobucket.com/albums/b455/mills530/Chevy454%20Vol8/

Please feel free to comment, no offence taken! If you spot the paint runs, don't tell everyone  ;)
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1979 GMC CrewCab  C20 1t
454 750 Holley,TH350, 14bolt diff fully floating
Why aren't there 8 days in a week!
A K5 rolling shell *new addition*
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