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Offline 79k30guy

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2010, 11:46:09 AM »
not much, just a little more pressure. then a little more..  the pedal doesn't seem to keep going to the floor, so ?    almost like the idle is too high, but its set good (if not a little low)

??  any thoughts guys?
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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2010, 11:57:49 PM »
Today the sun peeked out for a few hours and we got the truck all block sanded and marked all the rock chips and dings for filling on the next sunny day...another day or two and we're gonna spray it a single stage 2010 High Performance White...coming along fine and sure is alot of fun working on it!











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2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2010, 12:01:33 AM »
and a few more...
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
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1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2010, 10:56:57 PM »
Today we glazed in the rock chips, block sanded some more and filled in low spots...one more day of primer and sanding and then it's off to the paint booth! I also scored a 700r4 from an '83 Blazer that had been rebuilt less than 30000 miles ago for $350.00 from John's Auto Wreckers in Eureka. Gonnna pick that up Friday, clean and paint it, and install it after the truck is painted! Man, really starting to get into it after 2 years of vacillating! This is fun! ;D 
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2010, 06:38:13 PM »
Painted the bumper brackets today. We painted the truck on 04/07/09. Sure came out nice! We still have a little wet sanding, panel adjusting, and cowl and tailgate still need to be shot. Chris, the tech article on removing the cowl for cleaning sure came in handy!
The tranny at John's was junk...about a 1/4inch of metal in bottom of pan. We can get a rebuilt one in Santa Rosa or Sacramento for about $700, so we'll wait on that. As soon as we get the paint buffed and waxed, I'll post some pics of the truck on here. Until then, here are the brackets after some scuffing and painting. In case someone is curious what kind of paint I used for the brackets, it is Dominion Sure Seal Trim Black, code 24007, stock STW2.   
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2010, 01:05:24 PM »
It's raining today, so we took some of the chrome pieces inside, washed them in the bathtub, scrubbed them with an S.O.S. pad, and then polished them with Mother's chrome polish.

What we've got done so far:
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2010, 01:09:07 PM »
We actually painted the truck on 04/07/10...Still getting the date wrong after 4 months! :D
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #22 on: April 12, 2010, 08:45:30 AM »
lookin good

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #23 on: April 12, 2010, 08:36:04 PM »
Thanks! Here is the rest of the trim pieces after cleaning and polishing. Still need to get new drip rails, cab trim and fender trim, but these sure cleaned up good yesterday! 
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2010, 09:20:47 AM »
Here it is after a little wet sanding and buffing.
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2010, 09:22:51 AM »
A few more...
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2010, 11:14:50 AM »
Very nice!!

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #27 on: April 17, 2010, 11:59:12 AM »
Lookin good! Are you blacking out the accessories? Paint? Chrome?
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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2010, 01:46:12 PM »
Lookin good! Are you blacking out the accessories? Paint? Chrome?

Just painted the radiator support black... All of the original chrome and emblems are going back on. Crystal wants it close to stock with a few accessories. (The brush guard, tubular grill, chrome roll bar and kc lites..) She's always had this dream of making her truck look like Colt Seaver's from the Fall Guy. Just a little shinier! 'Course her's is a short bed...I think Colt's was a long bed. When we redo the interior, I'm gonna dress it up with the billet parts...

Thanks for the compliments, guys! We're going up to put on the grill, lights, and new weatherstripping, and bring it home tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll post some more pics later... 
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2

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Re: Crystal's 83 Silverado K10
« Reply #29 on: April 17, 2010, 11:30:48 PM »
Long day today! We're tired and sunburned! But this is what we got done today...
1995 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab
1983 K10 Silverado
1960 Buick Invicta (Grandma's)
2003 Ford ZX2