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woodwright · 02-01-2011, 11:43 PM

Where are those seatbelts from? They look good in there.

72Cheyenne454 · 02-03-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by woodwright

Where are those seatbelts from? They look good in there.

I'm not sure. I picked up a 1972 project truck last year and they were in a box of parts. They worked out well.

68Driver · 02-03-2011, 06:10 PM

Is that like 1 1/4 4inch pipe?

68Driver · 02-04-2011, 12:37 PM

Awesome build!! Great Pics.. Did one can of the Extreme Frame Paint from Eastwoods cover teh axle good or will I need to order 2 cans. I'm going to powder coat the frame but didn't want to take my axle apart for powder coat I was going to try the product you used. Thanks

72Cheyenne454 · 02-05-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Driver

Is that like 1 1/4 4inch pipe?

Are you referring to the cut outs in the center cross member for the exhaust? If so, I used 1/4" wall 4'' diameter pipe.

Miles

72Cheyenne454 · 02-05-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Driver

Awesome build!! Great Pics.. Did one can of the Extreme Frame Paint from Eastwoods cover teh axle good or will I need to order 2 cans. I'm going to powder coat the frame but didn't want to take my axle apart for powder coat I was going to try the product you used. Thanks

One can of the Extreme chassis paint will cover the rear axle. It's a great product, you will not be disappointed.

If you're going to pay for shipping, I would suggest you buy a couple cans though. It's a great product to use on other small items on your build. It's tuff, sprays really nice and covers very well.

Miles

67chevy1series · 02-05-2011, 10:03 PM

i love this build i looked at it last year and then lost it and now found it!

mjensen · 02-05-2011, 10:59 PM

I love the way that Extreme Chassis Black looks! I'm glad I found this thread. Maybe in 10 years when I'm finally done with my cab I'll be using this stuff on the frame!

Thanks!

68Driver · 02-06-2011, 01:14 AM

Hello All,

Yeah I'm the same way. My build will take me years as well but I think that's Great. I'm still comtemplating whether to powder coat or paint the frame and suspension. I've got a shop that will coat everything for 600 bucks. Frame, and all my suspension parts??? I've got lots of time.

5150.4.67 · 03-06-2011, 12:25 AM

Any progress?

longcut72 · 06-19-2011, 05:20 PM

Very inspiring build. I think you should try your hand at paint and body. If you can lay cuts and welds as well as the pics then im sure you have the ability learn PnB. Only part of painting that takes skill is laying your base coat. You can close your eyes and spray clear! If you are good with a welder, making panels straight just takes practice. Good luck bro

02-01-2011, 11:43 PM	#251
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Where are those seatbelts from? They look good in there. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

02-03-2011, 06:10 PM	#253
68Driver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 47	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Is that like 1 1/4 4inch pipe?

02-04-2011, 12:37 PM	#254
68Driver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 47	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Awesome build!! Great Pics.. Did one can of the Extreme Frame Paint from Eastwoods cover teh axle good or will I need to order 2 cans. I'm going to powder coat the frame but didn't want to take my axle apart for powder coat I was going to try the product you used. Thanks

02-05-2011, 10:03 PM	#257
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion i love this build i looked at it last year and then lost it and now found it!

02-05-2011, 10:59 PM	#258
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion I love the way that Extreme Chassis Black looks! I'm glad I found this thread. Maybe in 10 years when I'm finally done with my cab I'll be using this stuff on the frame! Thanks! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

02-06-2011, 01:14 AM	#259
68Driver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 47	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Hello All, Yeah I'm the same way. My build will take me years as well but I think that's Great. I'm still comtemplating whether to powder coat or paint the frame and suspension. I've got a shop that will coat everything for 600 bucks. Frame, and all my suspension parts??? I've got lots of time.

03-06-2011, 12:25 AM	#260
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Any progress?

06-19-2011, 05:20 PM	#261
longcut72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Very inspiring build. I think you should try your hand at paint and body. If you can lay cuts and welds as well as the pics then im sure you have the ability learn PnB. Only part of painting that takes skill is laying your base coat. You can close your eyes and spray clear! If you are good with a welder, making panels straight just takes practice. Good luck bro



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