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Title: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 26, 2007, 09:48:54 am: The cab is the only thing that is'nt new sheetmetal..402 big block with GM aluminum heads. 400 turbo trans..after the paint ,I'm going to bag it...... (http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/13249/2786983270045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2786983270045796793YqowdV) (http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/5012/2726819020045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2726819020045796793dOqHBi)
(http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/11325/2601390810045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2601390810045796793FBRGVb) (http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/9466/2049873190045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2049873190045796793RiDUqa)
(http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/11068/2558508260045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2558508260045796793EOuBSi)(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/9335/2015819600045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2015819600045796793bcWziv)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: VileZambonie on August 26, 2007, 09:51:02 am: Looks great. Is that your finished paint?
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 26, 2007, 10:04:13 am: needs to be sanded and clear coated...Cab gets paint this week..
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 26, 2007, 10:12:05 am: This was my first "box truck" sold it to build a 2 wheel drive
(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/10866/1348348951045796793S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1348348951045796793ROcOFf)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: red4wd on August 26, 2007, 12:59:47 pm: That is going to be a nice truck...love the paint combo (http://arhunter.net/forum/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: Captkaos on August 27, 2007, 11:52:00 am: Looks Good!
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Post by: team39763 on August 27, 2007, 01:35:24 pm: Man!!! That thing looks good in just primer.
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 28, 2007, 08:28:10 am: Thanks..more pics before i tore it apart
(http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/10456/2229392140045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2229392140045796793GRlZSL)
(http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/13783/2860963520045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2860963520045796793splrUD)
(http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/13275/2428262920045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2428262920045796793eZcSEl)
(http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/11964/2464743730045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2464743730045796793RLMrMt)
(http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/11700/2579095650045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2579095650045796793IhVBFJ)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: FlatBlack77 on August 28, 2007, 03:27:43 pm: mmm just seeing those valve covers and that flat black paint makes me :o
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Post by: 123 pugsy on August 28, 2007, 07:00:50 pm: Gorgeous! That front clip on these trucks looks great.
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: offset1 on September 07, 2007, 10:58:59 am: What is your front bumper off of? It may be just me but it dont look like mine.
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on September 07, 2007, 11:27:28 am: Glad you noticed...that was a pain in the :( to do.....I took about 3/4 of an inch out each side.Then welded it back up...Then I grinded the sides off..Its really not that hard..Just something you want to look right so it took sometime...I have yet to see another one like it..
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: okuma on September 07, 2007, 11:28:07 am: that was one of the first thing i noticed on your truck,,,,i looks awsome! did you chop off the exessive fender over-lap on the bumper?
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: okuma on September 07, 2007, 11:31:08 am: poasted at the same time---- well beautifull truck cowbow.. ;)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 75 C20 on September 07, 2007, 04:55:05 pm: i love that orange color :o :o ;D

wut color is that exatcly??
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on September 08, 2007, 09:34:46 pm: greystone metallic, laser blue metallic, Atomic orange metallic....
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: CruzinHigh on September 08, 2007, 09:43:07 pm: Yea, this is fantastic work. You're a real pro with the bodywork! Great job, keep the pics coming!
Title: 79 c-10
Post by: 79GMClowboy on February 05, 2008, 04:25:44 am: Finally painted....
(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/3624/2722589220045796793S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2722589220045796793Lmauti)

(http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/31445/2705503120045796793S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2705503120045796793VTisvg)

(http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/40381/2349432960045796793S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2349432960045796793UBmoSh)
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: HAULIN IT on February 05, 2008, 07:34:52 am: Lowboy, That's a tastefully done truck you got there! I read in one of your other posts that you are going to lower it some more. It looks like 2" front & back will do just right. Thanks for sharing, Lorne
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: 79GMClowboy on February 05, 2008, 08:21:28 am: Thanks...thats what I intend to do..2" front and rear...
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Post by: VileZambonie on February 05, 2008, 10:07:15 am: VERY nice!
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Post by: 78BBSTEPSIDE on February 05, 2008, 07:42:53 pm: Very nice, well done.
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Post by: hogwild on February 05, 2008, 08:13:22 pm: thats a good lokkin truck, good job , hope mine turns out half that nice
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Post by: muddnutz on February 05, 2008, 08:23:34 pm: That is one sweeet ride
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Post by: JJSZABO on February 05, 2008, 08:29:55 pm: That's NICE!!!! ;D
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Post by: JRConnieK10 on February 06, 2008, 01:42:17 pm: Good lookin' truck very clean
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Post by: 79SHORTWIDE on February 10, 2008, 10:51:39 am: Awesome looking truck and engine! Nice job!
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: 77c15 on February 10, 2008, 11:40:57 am: Absolutely love it! Very nice two tone, and that first shot of the big block was a nice teaser!
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: jonkmbll89 on February 10, 2008, 12:05:45 pm: I looked at all of your pics on webshots and your truck looks great. I like the Chevy grill over the GMC grill any day. You have something to be proud of lowboy. ;D
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: 77c15 on February 10, 2008, 12:07:40 pm: What is the webshots link so the rest of us can enjoy them also?
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: jonkmbll89 on February 10, 2008, 12:11:04 pm: I just click on the last pic and it pop up.
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: bigblue09 on May 20, 2008, 09:52:53 pm: great looking truck. i was thinking about the two tone black and silver.
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Post by: camdenoilchange on May 21, 2008, 01:50:44 pm: that truck looks great!! congrats!!
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Post by: nativetexan on May 21, 2008, 04:44:10 pm: Dood, Lovin that atomic orange. congrats on the progress.
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Post by: Chevmobile on May 22, 2008, 03:44:08 pm: what size are your rims and tires and what is the backspacing thats the exact look i'm going for
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: bigkountry on May 22, 2008, 06:42:50 pm: That looks great, almost similar to the paint I have had drawn up in photoshop for a while. I had no idea someone else had used those two colors together. Might have to change mien up a bit, don't want to look like a copy cat..lol

Awesome truck for sure!
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: loudnlow87 on May 22, 2008, 08:48:12 pm: looks great. i think about a 16" drop oughta do it
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: 79GMClowboy on May 23, 2008, 07:11:20 am: Dropped 2 more inches...I think this about right...(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00937.jpg)(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00943.jpg)
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: nativetexan on May 23, 2008, 08:49:55 am: PERFECT. Looks great. That's when you step back and say "Yeah, this is what it's all about."
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: okuma on May 23, 2008, 09:47:10 am: NICE , WHAT IS THAT ENGINE IS IT A 502 ?
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Post by: 79GMClowboy on May 23, 2008, 04:09:25 pm: I wish!!!! its a 402..
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: 80stepsideguy on May 23, 2008, 06:25:36 pm: Quote from: 79GMClowboy on May 23, 2008, 04:09:25 pm
I wish!!!! its a 402..

402`s are nothing to overlook or sneeze about, heck i got a 402 block in my shop i may consider building since my truck is going to be a weekend cruiser.
thanks
pat
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: 86chevrolet on May 25, 2008, 08:10:35 pm: Sweet truck, What's the drop on it?
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Post by: chevyman350_82 on May 29, 2008, 08:07:14 am: Quote from: 86chevrolet on May 25, 2008, 08:10:35 pm
Sweet truck, What's the drop on it?

Nice Truck!!!!! ;D
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Post by: JJSZABO on May 29, 2008, 11:17:14 am: Looks awesome ;D
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Post by: muddnutz on May 29, 2008, 08:43:17 pm: love it. the stance looks great
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Post by: dunedigger on May 30, 2008, 07:12:03 pm: Nice looking truck man ;D
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Post by: 2502 on May 30, 2008, 10:50:37 pm: Quote from: 79GMClowboy on May 23, 2008, 07:11:20 am
Dropped 2 more inches...I think this about right...(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00937.jpg)(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00943.jpg)
what's the total drop front and rear for it now? that's the ride height i want.
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 15, 2008, 03:10:30 pm: I finally got it sitting right..

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00936.jpg)

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/1stplace.jpg)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: bigkountry on August 15, 2008, 10:17:17 pm: That is an awesome ride!
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 16, 2008, 07:48:57 am: I was'nt wanting to bag it.. Trying to get the right spring setup. I wanted it low as possible without flipping the axle and not having to take the inner fenders out....I finally got it...I think it is sitting just right now..
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00943.jpg)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: HAULIN IT on August 16, 2008, 07:58:08 am: I just noticed the front bumper, very nice! The Whole truck of coarse is very nice!
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: SUX2BU99 on August 16, 2008, 11:32:10 pm: Absolutely beautiful, both outside and under the hood!
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: static22 on August 17, 2008, 11:13:45 pm: How is it lowered? That is the stance I'm lookin for on mine. Don't mind flippin the rear if needed just not wanting to spend the money on bags. Love the paint.
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: GMCtruckinNDN on August 18, 2008, 01:35:37 am: Overall looks awesome, great job!

I like the front clip, what year is that came from? It look like came from 1991 - ?
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 19, 2008, 01:28:29 pm: its the suburban conversion front clip.......................It is lowered with belltech spindles plus 2.5" lowering springs in the front...the rear has the belltech hanger shackle 4" drop plus a single monoleaf spring....Not stiff in the rear anymore...I had to put a half inch adapter in the front because when I turned the tire scraped the inner fender...any lower and the inner fender was coming out..
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: static22 on August 24, 2008, 12:43:17 am: Thanks for the lowering info. Last question, promise. Are those 20's all around?
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 24, 2008, 07:07:55 am: Yes it is..20" all the way around...They are 8.5 wide..you can go with a 10" wide rim on the rear..
Title: Re: new paint pics
Post by: bigblue09 on August 27, 2008, 11:10:47 pm: very good looking truck!! ;D the paint is exactly the way i wanted to do mine but i was going to use black on the bottom and silver on the top. i want the cowel hood too. :)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: static22 on September 23, 2008, 07:55:16 pm: Cool, thanks.
Title: 79 c-10
Post by: 79GMClowboy on July 06, 2009, 12:28:09 pm: (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00937.jpg)
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00943.jpg)
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC01221.jpg)
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC01227.jpg)
Title: Re: 79 big block fleetside
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 07, 2009, 12:27:23 am: nice truck
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Post by: oldwhity on July 07, 2009, 07:19:52 pm: That's a great color combo!!
Title: Re: 79 c-10
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 08, 2009, 05:05:56 am: Quote from: 79GMClowboy on July 06, 2009, 12:28:09 pm
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC01227.jpg)
thought you put some camo paint on the trim but then realized it was a reflection but anyway very nice truck