Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Well I had a Bright idea.... usually not such a good thing. hehe
Seeing as to how I am on such a tight budget these days till I get some stuffs to sell,
I desided to get creative. I have put my Dupont Paint up until I can get everything done right and I am making due with some of my other resorces.... Muuwahahahaha :devil:
I started Plastidipping my truck. And it is turning out quite well :metal:
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps61edb33c.jpg
Kinda ran out for the moment but its actually looking pretty good,
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3f6385d5.jpg
Then, I thought, "Why not go ahead and put on my new 2.5in drop spindles...
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4c92bd2.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5ceb783f.jpg
Yes? I think she is looking pretty sexy :D

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

one more shot. I just love this pic
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d3b5a9b.jpg

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Here are a few more updates, I got the inside of the truck painted for the most part... Dash, Roof and rear wall. And got most of the dash put back in. Plus I got the hook up on some new shinys :) Let me know what ya think?
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psf666c4f6.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...pscb6d9e31.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psfbcd1b1f.jpg

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

The dash looks great ! .

I'm an older Man , a Farm Boy in fact so I'll never ' get ' silly wheels on a truck ~ nor will I ever understand bondoed shut tailgates . (saw one of those last night)

I can tell you you're obviously doing a good job and putting in lots of hard work there ~ keep it up .

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Thank you sir. Im old school my self but I couldnt turn down free wheels from my God son. As far as sealed tailgates I couldnt agree with you more. I hate that. I wanna be able to pull up somewhere and flip out my built in Truck seat

Re: Free Wheels + Godson = WIN !
 

O.K. , that's a different kettle of fish .

I'd break any low profile wheels in a day at best , even unloaded because I know that CHEVROLET TRUCKS are the best there is so I drive 'em hard ,much harder than even most V-8 guys :lol: .

Some times I think Los Angeles is the testing lab for those East Coast potholes I grew up hating ~ there's NO EXCUSE for this but it is so :waah: .

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

ROFLMAO, I hear ya. I drove a big truck for 5 yrs and know what ya mean. I drive hard too so Im just gonna have to find a tire that will hold up to me... hehe

Re : Grand Kids ~
 

Penny is coming up on three months old ,how long before she want to put a " my little pony " toy on my dashboard...... ;) .

C'est La Vie , non ? whadda ya gonna do ? :waah: /

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

My lil one will probably be wanting to buckle her baby doll in next to her as soon as the storm hits the road. we went to the store in the wifes car and the doll was buckles=d in before anyone else was. I feel your pain.

Re: NO PAIN !
 

(apart from the crushed spine thing) .

Penny is my first Grand Child so I'll happily put up with whatever foolishness she wants to do......

You know how it is .

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Yes sir I do. I would do anything for all of my Daughters... All 4 of them.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Well, Im taking the plunge and dismanteling my Truck to do a full frame off build. And im finding all kinds of .... f'd up stuff the PO did to it. Ill post pics up this evening of all I get done. Its kinda tough doing some of this stuff solo with out a picker. But here goes nothin.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

sorry to hear about all the jacked up stuff !

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Unfortunately that happens a lot more than we know. There are a lot of people out there who just want to make a quick buck, or don't know any better and just cover things up. I know it sucks (I've been there before, and will be again when I tear into mine) but it will be worth it in the end when you fix everything the right way. Good luck. It looks like you are off to a good start so far.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Blew through the first 3 pages, Your motivation gets me all amped up.

Im along for the ride on the tear down and build:metal:

Now, after reading everything you've done I feel like I have to go out and work on Bompenstein.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

The messed up stuff isnt as bad as I thought. just tard moves... lol. I found bathroom caulk around the heater box (still not dry) found a new pet. ( mouser in the air vent) jury rigged power steering pump lines that had a nice chunk missing from them. Im sure the list will continue. :)
but back to my update of accomplisments yesterday. had a time getting the pics uploaded but Got it so here they are. about 8 hrs. of me n Storm time...
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps43b84ccc.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...pseed21561.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psef03523d.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psab25ac68.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psaa0550cb.jpg
A little poor man brew to help me along :barn:
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9d1017ae.jpg
Cab stayed due to my lack of strength at the end of the day... :whine:
But all in all, Alot got done. Once I get the cab off I can get my deep notches in and maybe blast and some paint.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Oh and I did get to try out one of my new Headers too..... So sexy!!!!http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psd35083f3.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps66820ea2.jpg

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Where is the rust ?? :lol:

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

its hiding... lol.
Most of what I have to fix is inside the front passenger side fender and under the bat box. not to mention a little in the floor pans. reall not bad rust at all.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

mostly destruction atm, but thanx MJ, I hope mine turns out half as awesome as yours

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Looking good so far and man your blowing and going.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Well since the rain wont quit.... /cry
I decided to start working on my wiring harness. It was pretty hacked up by the PO. ><
And I mocked up one of my 22's (without tires... or truck) and a fender
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psaa820a0e.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psfa2aee47.jpg
i know... sad, But its raining like hell outside and I cant do crap cause I got no garage.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Oops I left yall out on my spray bomb interior.... it looks good for rattle can red.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psadbebf50.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ee35a09.jpg
What yall think?

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Looks great, keep up the hard work. Maybe I will get to see it in person one day since we live in the same town ;)

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Anytime bud, I live up in Saks. 2 blocks from the Saks baseball field. Halla at me and swing by.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Cool...I grew up over that way. My mom and step dad still lives on 49th street where i lived as a kid.
The 67 in my sig and avatar pic is my step dads that I restored and modded for him, you probably have seen it since he lives so close. But the 67 is at my house in White Plains right now.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Well Last night I finished rewiring my engine bay harness. Just gotta finish the looming. And found some a pic of a concept I've been working on in my head. But mine will be revese the way this guy did it. Now I just have to work out the details of the pop hatch, maybe even a remote trunk latch like the caddy.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps04b41ffc.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps11a9edb1.jpg
What do yall think?

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

I think that's amazing .

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

This guy did it perfect. Im just hoping mine turns out half as nice.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Very cool truck and concept you have. Keep up the hard work. Subscribed.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Thanks Mike. I'm trying. Money is tight right now but I'm still chewing at the bit. one piece at a time.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Just read through your build, nice job you are doing. I really like the color combo you are going with.
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Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Thanks Bennett. I'm trying to get my ride lookin' sweet. I really am trying to do everything my self. and be proud of the fact that I did it.

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Haven't gotten much done, due to work but I did manage to get a few things made. I made a 2 frame braces to replace the not so nice looking ones and a low profile adj. Transmission brace so I can run My exhaust in the frame rails. Hopefully I can get them powder coated this next week. Got them in Primer now.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psdabe8300.jpg

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Removed the crooked x-member and replaced it with my own make. :)
Not bolted in yet but it fits perfect.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps071d76bb.jpg

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

Im thinking of replacing the rear frame when I put in my deep notches. I did a lil mock up on sorta what I think it might look like. I wish I had a welder here so I could get this started. Let me know what yall think. I think I made my notches deep enough. I did one mock up with the wheel. I believe after the tires get mounted I will still lay frame.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps26ba0694.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psb20dbf38.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psfe86b8d4.jpg

Re : 'C' Notching
 

Welders are cheap , go to the local Police Impond yard , they'll sell them separately from the impounded trucks .

Back to your mock up : isn't it stronger to radius the joints ? .

In the field I always see frames broken where there are 90° corners , welded or not .

Just thinking here , I'm a Mechanic , not a Welder .

Re: Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb
 

/im gonna do alot more support bracing once I begin the install. It will have gussets and support plates welded at each joint. I wont half arz anything. I do understand what you mean. Ive been welding for 15 yrs and always over think and do everything. My mock up is very minimal, But the finished product will be much heavier duty... Im still not sold on my Notches. I made them and still want to redesign them.... lol. Hince the lengthy build process. I over think and annylize everything. Some times to much.