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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: pendergraft2111 on January 16, 2012, 11:00:19 pm
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I figured I'd post some pics of my work in progress. It's my baby. The truck I always wanted. I have some original pictures...somewhere... I'll post them up later. I picked it up almost 2 years ago from the original owner for $500. He parked it due to a slow transmission leak but it runs fine. I haven't done too much so far but as my dad says 'it doesn't eat'. Edelbrock intake, Holley carb, cherry bomb muffler. My audio system cost me more then the truck but that's me.... It's a Kenwood deck, memphis 1000 watt amp and 2 JL 13tw5's behind the seat (they beat so hard without any interior mod). Right now I am prepping for paint and so far it is my least favorite part but I know when I get done it will feel good knowing I did it. For now a good coat of epoxy primer and I can put her back on the road. The over all plan is air suspension. Black paint with a thick white stripe around and a thin white stripe around the bottom (kinda like a converse chuck). I also want to get an electric back window and the one piece door windows (I love those). I'm thinking 22's with big star rims (again like the shoes-- they are my favorite). It's a garage project but I hope to make like new...someday.
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Here's one of the subs...
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Well you've got a good start and a steal at five bills good luck.
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Good luck with the project.
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Got one of my fenders done, one door and a section of the bed. I have a week and a half to get it done. My dad's friend owns a body shop and he said he would spray down the primer for me. I cant afford to have it down professionally so this is my best shot. Day and night... my back is killing me. It's going to be worth it. Which brings me to be the reason I am posting. Taking that door handle off was a nightmare at the end of which I did a search and found this....
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,19661.msg159164.html#msg159164
Which is about removing the handle.... smh... Next time I get stuck search first... oh well Dinner, Bed , Work, back at it tomorrow...
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Ah yes, the search button. If more people would make it their friend they could find a lot more answer's. This site is full of information.
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Quick guidance question.... I have been hitting the rough spots(scratched etc.) with 80 grit and the rest of the truck with 300...does that sound right? Also I dont need to take it all the way to the metal, just smooth to the touch, right? a little reassurance would be appreciated...
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Quick guidance question.... I have been hitting the rough spots(scratched etc.) with 80 grit and the rest of the truck with 300...does that sound right? Also I dont need to take it all the way to the metal, just smooth to the touch, right? a little reassurance would be appreciated...
I used 80 grit to quickly feather bad areas out etc.... and used 320 before I primed.
You do not need to take it all the way to the metal and you may only need to primer just bare metal spots. Many people believe that original paint that is still in good shape is good enough to be considered primer.
Regardless, before you apply the actual color paint, you want the surface in pretty smooth condition. A lot of it depends on what type of paint you're using, how good of a painter you are and how good of quality you want.
My project is no show truck and it will be used for a work truck, hunting rig, etc.... I sanded with 320-400 before paint and I'm happy with it. Some people use 600 before paint. Once you have it to 400 it doesn't take much time to go one stage finer if you choose.
Good luck !!
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Awesome Thanks :D
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I will post up some pics tonight but I just finished the sanding....WOOHOO... The plan has changed a little. My dad's friend says he has some extra flat black paint and, if I want, he would paint it...sooooo... flat black it is. My mind has been racing all night and I am going all the way in. I have a plan to make my own grill. I have some extra bumpers and the little square mirrors. Painting them all black. I dont want any chrome (for now) I'm keeping all my chrome and trim for later plans. I talked to my 7 year old and he was saying ' why not green dad?' so green accents and rims. I am also making a flip kit and droping the front to match. I am going to rip out the interior to the bare bones and paint anything I can inside black, seat cover and dash cover(until I can afford new ones). My only concern is the door panels but I'll cross that road when I get to it. I'm so excited. I'm am trailering her over on Saturday so it wont be long and she will be back on the road-- just extra mean looking...fingers crossed.
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door panels are easy to repaint. when i did mine on my old 80 i sanded them down and primed the daylights out of them with cheep walmart primer and put like 3 coats of cheep walmart paint on them and they turned out pretty nice for less than 10 bucks!
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Thanks for the info. I don't know why but I was thinking 'you can't paint carpet'. Then I thought to myself 'dummy you can just take that bottom panel off'.... I guess it is a Silverado package, I could be wrong, everything is electric and it had a TON of trim all of it. That bottom panel doesn't really cover anything does it? I am trying to get that mean rat rod look... I keep getting more ideas. I'm supposed to working but I can't seem to concentrate..lol. Thanks again, I'm gonna try and get back to work before my boss comes looking for me
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The carpeted section on the bottom of the doors will come off, it was an option. You will just have holes from the trim screws.
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Here are some pictures... I couldn't figure out how to put them in any order. But I have interior and all my sanding work. I find a post of the captains about removing that piece between the hood and windshield (cowl i think) and did that. I just finished my first attempt at dent removal on some blowout fender damage. Those are on my phone so I will post them next. All I have left is to sand the one fender again and pull most of the bolts out of the bed. The shop is in Huntsville (about an hour away)... so I want to be as prepped as possible.
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Here is my fender work... It doesn't look good but it looks way better.
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My boy working on his future truck...lol. I figured he couldn't make it any worse.
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$500 dollar truck and a free paint job too...How can you not love that truck.
Best part is that it looks like you son is having a blast with you.
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$500 dollar truck and a free paint job too...How can you not love that truck.
Best part is that it looks like you son is having a blast with you.
Anything is worth the smiles on our children's faces.
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I don't know why but I was thinking 'you can't paint carpet'.
No, but you can dye it. It might be best to experiment on the carpet first depending on its condition. I would think the carpeted door panels, if in good shape, would be worth the effort. I can't give you any tips because I've never dyed carpet before but I know it's been done. Maybe a carpet store could advise. There are likely some aftermarket companies that have a product specifically suited to your needs. Other members may also have some knowledge on the subject.
Rusty
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Yea he really loves hanging out with me. It something I didn't get to do when I was a kid. As far as the dyeing goes I have heard bad things. I need to keep this cheap right now but I heard the dye stains EVERYTHING and I heard it fades really fast. I am still semi-open to the idea as my carpet is in great shape just super sun faded and super blue...lol. I don't know why but I hate that light blue. I haven't fully decided but for now I am just taking it out and going bare bones on the interior.
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It depends on the type and brand of dye you use. There are some out there that will last a very long time and some like you said that isn't worth dyeing in the first place.
I would do some research and read up on different dye's, you already decided to go bare bones, so you have time to research and find one that works for you.
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Just got done... gotta get her up on the trailer tomorrow and then get up early on Saturday to make the drive across town. I am so excited and after 2 years I feel like this is a major step towards making it 'mine'... at least in my head.
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You're making some great progress. You've got to be excited !!
Keep us updated on how things are progressing. More pics too. ;D
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Here they are... It's not perfect but I finally feel like it's all mine... next weekend I drop it... sitting pretty and all one color 8)...let me try again..
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Wow what an improvement! You got to be happy with that.
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Wow what an improvement! You got to be happy with that.
Words can't express... my wife doesn't get it but I figured y'all could understand
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Oh I certainly understand.
That sure is a big change for one day. You've gotta be happy with that !!!
Paint sure makes a big difference. :)
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Words can't express... my wife doesn't get it but I figured y'all could understand
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Only a few select woman get it, that is why we have each other for support. ( kinda reminds me of the espresso soup commercial with the 3 women talking about "they fit").
The paint does make a difference, now you just have to get everything back on it.
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I was going to wait but while I was on a roll I went ahead and built me a flip kit for the rear end... I love the back stance now. I tried to get the front done but for the life of me I could not get the bolt out that holds the spring on. Oh well next weekend. It's a little over 5 inches lower in the back. I gotta do something about the bump stops but for now it's not going anywhere, just sitting there still just looking nicer doing it...lol Here's some pics, sorry for the quality.
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I couldn't wait... did the front tonight
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Its looking sweet man!
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Thanks... I can't wait to put it back on the road.
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That turned out great, so you made your own drops for the front and rear ? That is some talent. Looks good the way it is sitting now, I like it.
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That turned out great, so you made your own drops for the front and rear ? That is some talent.
Didn't take you very long to do it either!
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Thanks everyone... it has been sitting for almost two years so while the ball is rolling I can't seem to stop myself. I built the bracket for the back to flip it over. I used a piece of 3/8 steel and used a cutting wheel to cut it to the correct width. Then, I heated up the metal and bent it over on a straight line over another piece of metal twice to make the half square. I lined them up drilled the hole for the leaf spring bolt and then cut the excess off to make them even. I had enough metal to try 6 times to make 2, lucky I got all the bends in the right spot the first time. I'd like to take credit for building something in the front but I just cut the springs to level it out. I started out with just one coil but ended up doing one and a half. It ended up being a 5/3 drop and I am very pleased with the height. If I wasn't going with an air suspension eventually then this is where my truck would ride forever.... gotta go back to work... later