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lyrikz · 05-08-2008, 08:20 PM

After getting that all taken care of i moved on to the cab corner. This is my first exterior welding, so i took my time and it came out very well... I had to do some modifications to get the rocker and the cab suppor to line up, but in the end, it looks really good.. I cant wait to get to the drivers side no i know what im doing....

After i got the cab corner on i test fitted teh rocker and the door. Notice how the rocker sits higher then the cab corner. I had to modify that to get it to line up right. The door lined up great, nice and straight. Eventually i got the rocker nice and straight also...

Here is the gap in the rocker i had to fix.

estig70 · 05-08-2008, 08:58 PM

"Subscribed"

keep up the progress.

Eric

Ol'Rover · 05-10-2008, 11:46 PM

is it a 454? HP & Tq specs just seem right.

lyrikz · 05-10-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Rover

is it a 454? HP & Tq specs just seem right.

Yes, i dont think i mentioned that. Its a 454. Still has semi stock heads. Using a set of 049 heads instead of the ones on there now... few other added goodies...

allen123 · 05-11-2008, 12:18 AM

looks like your build going good good luck

Ol'Rover · 05-11-2008, 01:48 AM

awww yeah! Four Fiddy Four! yhoooiiiiii! *burnout*

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-11-2008, 03:13 AM

Nice score...... Looks like its gonna be a sweet rode when its done...

lyrikz · 05-11-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Rover

awww yeah! Four Fiddy Four! yhoooiiiiii! *burnout*

hahah.. Yep. I basically am building this the way i have always wanted one. I have ALWAYS wanted a big block.. I dont care if the big block made less power then a 327 or something, i just wanted a big block. I always wanted ridiculously big rims. I wanted an adjustable suspension.... two tone... So, im building it the way i pictured it as a kid.... Its coming good.

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Nice score...... Looks like its gonna be a sweet rode when its done...

Sweet rode? that like a french version of a ride?

Thanks man.. It should be very sweet when done.

jayharrell · 05-11-2008, 03:20 AM

People just don't know what those ol 454 cores are worth by them self. Great score.

lyrikz · 05-11-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jayharrell

People just don't know what those ol 454 cores are worth by them self. Great score.

When i first started the motor stuff, i was going to do it all myself.... Have the machine shop just do the machine work. BUt after talking to my guy, i want him to do it.... I figure about 4 grand into the motor... jeez, cant believe i said that out loud. ahaha..

jayharrell · 05-11-2008, 03:32 AM

yup.. 4g on a 500hp motor. thats about right.

Whats under the plastic wrap?? lol. is it 4g's worth??? hell, if i had 4g's, i'd have one too.

jayharrell · 05-11-2008, 03:35 AM

That thing looks WAY too tall. maybe its on its side, but the air cleaner in straight up and down. Whats the deal???

Almost looks like you have a straight 6 sitting on top of a 350. LOL

Ol'Rover · 05-11-2008, 03:41 AM

thats his old straight 6 being hauled away lol

Spray-Bomb · 05-14-2008, 09:07 PM

Looks good bro

What color are you gonna paint the engine ???

lyrikz · 05-14-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Looks good bro

What color are you gonna paint the engine ???

well, im two toning the truck.. Top of the truck will be one color, well, the engine bay will be the color of the top of the truck, iwas thinking of matching the engine to that, or painting it the 2nd color of the truck.. Havent decided.... any ideas???

BACKYARD88 · 05-15-2008, 12:02 AM

Looking good. I'm interested to see more about the glass fenders

lyrikz · 05-15-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Looking good. I'm interested to see more about the glass fenders

Ok, what do you want to see??? They are just like the metal ones, but lighter, and cheaper.. ahaha.. Fairly thick...

What do youw anna see?

mrmojo32 · 02-10-2009, 10:56 PM

Hey Lyrikz... I wanted to give ya an update on the 250 that came out of your truck. It is still running great and gets around 20mpg in town with the 3speed standard and 3.73's.

I am getting rid of the 72 it is in so there will be a new owner soon but I wanted to let you know it sure has been a great running motor for me.

Good luck with the big block.

lyrikz · 02-10-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmojo32

Hey Lyrikz... I wanted to give ya an update on the 250 that came out of your truck. It is still running great and gets around 20mpg in town with the 3speed standard and 3.73's.

I am getting rid of the 72 it is in so there will be a new owner soon but I wanted to let you know it sure has been a great running motor for me.

Good luck with the big block.

Good to hear I really liked that motor. It sat and fired right up. I had one issue with it once where it died when you put the clutch in.. Come to find out, my freakin gas tank was full of crap. The fuel filter was clogged. ahaha.

My 454 is doing good. Put the cab on this weekend. Need to notch teh bottom of the cab to clear the driveline. ahaah

mrmojo32 · 02-10-2009, 11:47 PM

In fact, that's the only problem I ever had with it. I had to change the whole tank out though to stop getting rust.

I am about to see it but before it goes I will take some pics of in the truck and post em for ya.

BACKYARD88 · 05-15-2008, 12:23 AM

Curious how well they fit and how well they match the factory ones. How much prep work to make them smooth, and where'd ya get em

lyrikz · 05-15-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Curious how well they fit and how well they match the factory ones. How much prep work to make them smooth, and where'd ya get em

They fit perfect, they are BABY smooth. There are two small casting lines that need to be wetsanded. Thats it...... I was going to undercoat them to help protect from cracks...

I got em on ebay, 400 bucks for both. I dont remember his name anymore...

lyrikz · 06-11-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Curious how well they fit and how well they match the factory ones. How much prep work to make them smooth, and where'd ya get em

I have a response to the fender question finally... Not much work.. I just sanded them down with a DA and some 220.. sprayed a few coats of featherfill, and they are good to go....

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 06-12-2009, 09:32 AM

WOW you put that bed liner on nice and what was that stuff called and how much, did it take to put it on and price..nice

What do the people next door say? Some time people call the police and say,” I smell something funny out side you know.

lyrikz · 06-12-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 SHORTBED 7.0

WOW you put that bed liner on nice and what was that stuff called and how much, did it take to put it on and price..nice

What do the people next door say? Some time people call the police and say,” I smell something funny out side you know.

All my neighbors are cool. Never once had an issue.... No smell really...

Stuff is called ALSLINER.com It was 90 bucks shipped for a gallon... Now, you need to have a special gun for it.. Its only 40 bucks or so, and you desperatly need a big compressor cause that gun is just huge and runs the WHOLE TIME. There are definetly tips and tricks on how to get it on right.

First time i used it i just pulled the trigger and i went through a gallon SUPER QUICK.... Then i read the instructions and saw you can adjust your flow by just pulling the trigger lightly and it gives you a more linex type look... they also have a flattening agent so it would match linex identically.. i like the shine though.... Im not using it to keep damage out of the bed from hauling stuff, just my kids.... I love this stuff..

05-08-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,041	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. After getting that all taken care of i moved on to the cab corner. This is my first exterior welding, so i took my time and it came out very well... I had to do some modifications to get the rocker and the cab suppor to line up, but in the end, it looks really good.. I cant wait to get to the drivers side no i know what im doing.... After i got the cab corner on i test fitted teh rocker and the door. Notice how the rocker sits higher then the cab corner. I had to modify that to get it to line up right. The door lined up great, nice and straight. Eventually i got the rocker nice and straight also... Here is the gap in the rocker i had to fix.

05-08-2008, 08:58 PM	#2
estig70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Posts: 205	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. "Subscribed" keep up the progress. Eric

05-10-2008, 11:46 PM	#3
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. is it a 454? HP & Tq specs just seem right. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

05-11-2008, 12:18 AM	#5
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. looks like your build going good good luck __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

05-11-2008, 01:48 AM	#6
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. awww yeah! Four Fiddy Four! yhoooiiiiii! burnout __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

05-11-2008, 03:13 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Nice score...... Looks like its gonna be a sweet rode when its done... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-11-2008, 03:20 AM	#9
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. People just don't know what those ol 454 cores are worth by them self. Great score. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-11-2008, 03:32 AM	#11
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. yup.. 4g on a 500hp motor. thats about right. Whats under the plastic wrap?? lol. is it 4g's worth??? hell, if i had 4g's, i'd have one too. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-11-2008, 03:35 AM	#12
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. That thing looks WAY too tall. maybe its on its side, but the air cleaner in straight up and down. Whats the deal??? Almost looks like you have a straight 6 sitting on top of a 350. LOL __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-11-2008, 03:41 AM	#13
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. thats his old straight 6 being hauled away lol __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

05-14-2008, 09:07 PM	#14
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Looks good bro What color are you gonna paint the engine ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

05-15-2008, 12:02 AM	#16
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Looking good. I'm interested to see more about the glass fenders __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

02-10-2009, 10:56 PM	#18
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Hey Lyrikz... I wanted to give ya an update on the 250 that came out of your truck. It is still running great and gets around 20mpg in town with the 3speed standard and 3.73's. I am getting rid of the 72 it is in so there will be a new owner soon but I wanted to let you know it sure has been a great running motor for me. Good luck with the big block. __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

02-10-2009, 11:47 PM	#20
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. In fact, that's the only problem I ever had with it. I had to change the whole tank out though to stop getting rust. I am about to see it but before it goes I will take some pics of in the truck and post em for ya. __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

05-15-2008, 12:23 AM	#21
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Curious how well they fit and how well they match the factory ones. How much prep work to make them smooth, and where'd ya get em __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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