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Luke,
Enjoying the updates... was wondering if you have a pic or two of the area around the power steering connections? I am in the process of trying to run the pwr steering lines along the brake lines & not sure "the order" that the lines go in? IE: the brake lines over/under the power steering lines.... if too much trouble or time, no worries..... a really beautiful truck!!!! |
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So.... What happened to drive the fan/shroud switch-a-roo?
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luke ,
thank again for the time. I am going to try to straighten up my brake lines a bit. I think the way I have it now will work, I just want to make sure I have clearance between the inner fender and frame for the lines now..... thanks!! |
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Going back to the paining - Did you do the two tone base colors first, and then come back and clear them (assuming its BC/CC) as one? Or did you do the BC/CC on both colors separately? I'm curious if you could take me through the process.
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[QUOTE=Mattchu60;8683346]Going back to the paining - Did you do the two tone base colors first, and then come back and clear them (assuming its BC/CC) as one? Or did you do the BC/CC on both colors separately? I'm curious if you could take me through the process.[/QUOTE
I shot the silver first, mask all the silver off then shot all the blue. Unmask then clear all at once. That’s the way I’ve shot two-tones for years. |
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Thanks for the reply - how long do you let the Silver flash before you masked it? I'm thinking thats the most efficient way to paint it, but worried I'll pull the first coat off with my tape line if its not dry enough.
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luke,
i hate to bother you again but I was wondering if you might share (for me) some info. related to the AC system. I am wondering what size hose you used on the LS motor water pump to the VA system where it connects to the line above the line that has the valve attached? I think the motor is a larger connection than the connection line on the Vintage Air system? I guess I can just tighten down onto the V.A. connection? just wanting to double check... thank you |
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Subscribed. This is such a clean build!
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Bodyside molding going on, I bought the roll and cutting to fit, I figured the precut stuff wouldn't fit very well. one of my favorite things I did to the whole build was having all the OE hardware stripped and clear zinced, I think the door latches and bolts look good against the blue. a big goal was to get this truck quiet inside, covering the doors should help.
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What is that material your covering the door with? Did you do any dynamat on the inside of the door shell?
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I am not sure what "accessory drive" I have? I guess I am using the factory drive system (motor is completely stock)? the V.A. kit I have is the sure fit system for the '86 truck (w/ fact. AC) & then I have the LS motor compressor relocation kit. to be honest I am not sure which way the Flow is on that line? I wonder if i could just attach the 3/4 hose and "sinch down" onto the VA connection..... any assistance would be very greatly appreciated!!!:metal: thank you, |
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Luke,
I have a build thread in the 73-87 build section, there might be a pic to use in there... I will take a good pic (try) tonight and send it in a PM so not to clutter your fantastic build!!! thank you again for your time & patience!;):metal: |
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500 miles on the build so far, after some tuning work I’m really happy how it turned out. Looking to have some OE seat belts re-webbed to replace the aftermarket belts I’ve tried to use.
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Sooooooooooooooooo nice!
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"...sooooooo nice..."
"...... +1.." this only begins to describe this build!! this is a very beautiful and well detailed build!! Luke, congrats on getting to drive it at last!!;) |
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I'm impressed by this build. Truly top notch work and the end result is incredible.
I'm also impressed with the speed of the build - you went from primer to a completed truck in less than 2 months! |
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Superb looking truck!!!
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Thanks all! Mattchu60 it wasn't quite that quick, however I did do the entire build in 1 year from start to finish. it was fun but I won't be doing that time frame again.
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Totally enjoyed following this. And like watching a good movie, I'm bummed it's finished, ha! Glad that you get to enjoy it and I hope that you'll show us pics of it out and about and any more updates. Most of us can only dream of having a truck this nice so don't end the movie yet!
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Looks awesome Luke. I’m looking forward to seeing it around town and hopefully at LS Fest
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Just awesome man! What are the specs on the exhaust pipes? Love the subtle factory style...
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Thanks guys, hang around I'll post up more pics |
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The alternator wire isnr getting warm.is it? Hard to tell how beefy it is but I installed some stock Camaro e fans on a build and that wire happend to be to small. Another note, is that a new 4 core rad support bracket? If so where did you source it from?
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luke,
Thanks again for sharing this build. I re-read the thread again:metal: & did not see what you did for your trans linkage? would you be willing to share how you connected the trans to the steering column (in relation to shift linkage)? Also I was wondering if you would share what wires on your firewall block (truck) you are using on the engine portion to the LS? I would like to know what wires you used from the truck part of the harness? thank you again & I am following along on the blazer build too!! ;) |
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Not sure if this was posted, but CONGRATULATIONS Luke!
https://www.streettrucksmag.com/old-...-84-chevy-c10/ |
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Very nice article.... Congrats!
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Good coverage of the truck and a well-written story. Congratulations Luke!
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