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Tagg33 · 05-07-2009, 01:05 PM

I have a complete front and rear suspension from a 94 corvette that I will soon be putting in my 84 GMC swb. Nate at Porterbuilt is making me a C4 Dropmember for the front. I am working on cleaning up these parts and grinding down the casting lines that are on every edge. I also had the brake rotors powdercoated black and turned.

I do plan to have a build thread once I get started with the dropmember.

I was hoping to get some opinions on the look of the beadblasted rear knuckle that you see in the pic below. I plan to blast all of the aluminum parts and clear coat them. I like the look a lot and for the money it beats silver powdercoat or paint. Less materials equals less cost and I will probably be able to blast the parts for free at a friends shop.

Changing the truck over from the prostreet setup that it is now to full air ride, c4 dropmember, c4 IRS 4 link with cantilevered air bags, 22" wheels on all 4 and hopefully Accuair for management system.

Driveway Dreams · 05-07-2009, 01:31 PM

Sounds Awesome! The parts look really good too. I really like how the rotor came out. Oh, and the knuckle would be great looking just like that.

6772owner · 05-07-2009, 02:23 PM

I thought that the knuckle was painted or powdercoated that color, could have fooled me. Looks awesome!

gringoloco · 05-08-2009, 12:50 AM

Funny, I was just doing this same thing tonite. Get ready to put in some time knocking down the casting flash. I have been using an angle grinder/flap wheel, palm sander and a few different size/shape files. I say clear 'em after blasting- that's my plan...

Tagg33 · 05-08-2009, 12:58 AM

Yep, I'm using all the same tools.

scotts62 · 05-08-2009, 07:37 AM

Cool sounds like its going to be a cool build! Ill be watching

ghettoluxury · 05-08-2009, 07:40 AM

looks good just clear them

**N2TRUX** · 05-08-2009, 08:28 AM

I would do a test piece before you make your decision. It looks great now, but I have clearcoted raw pieces before, and the become blotchy or mottled looking.

Tagg33 · 05-08-2009, 10:06 AM

That's a good idea, we tried some rattle-can clear that we found at the shop but it seemed to be a satin clear so it went on shiny but then dried and disappeared. We need to try it with the right clear.

05-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... I have a complete front and rear suspension from a 94 corvette that I will soon be putting in my 84 GMC swb. Nate at Porterbuilt is making me a C4 Dropmember for the front. I am working on cleaning up these parts and grinding down the casting lines that are on every edge. I also had the brake rotors powdercoated black and turned. I do plan to have a build thread once I get started with the dropmember. I was hoping to get some opinions on the look of the beadblasted rear knuckle that you see in the pic below. I plan to blast all of the aluminum parts and clear coat them. I like the look a lot and for the money it beats silver powdercoat or paint. Less materials equals less cost and I will probably be able to blast the parts for free at a friends shop. Changing the truck over from the prostreet setup that it is now to full air ride, c4 dropmember, c4 IRS 4 link with cantilevered air bags, 22" wheels on all 4 and hopefully Accuair for management system. Attached Images __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

05-07-2009, 01:31 PM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... Sounds Awesome! The parts look really good too. I really like how the rotor came out. Oh, and the knuckle would be great looking just like that. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

05-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... I thought that the knuckle was painted or powdercoated that color, could have fooled me. Looks awesome! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 05-07-2009 at 02:24 PM. Reason: text

05-08-2009, 12:50 AM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... Funny, I was just doing this same thing tonite. Get ready to put in some time knocking down the casting flash. I have been using an angle grinder/flap wheel, palm sander and a few different size/shape files. I say clear 'em after blasting- that's my plan... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

05-08-2009, 12:58 AM	#5
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... Yep, I'm using all the same tools. __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

05-08-2009, 07:37 AM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... Cool sounds like its going to be a cool build! Ill be watching __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-08-2009, 07:40 AM	#7
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... looks good just clear them

05-08-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... I would do a test piece before you make your decision. It looks great now, but I have clearcoted raw pieces before, and the become blotchy or mottled looking. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-08-2009, 10:06 AM	#9
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions... That's a good idea, we tried some rattle-can clear that we found at the shop but it seemed to be a satin clear so it went on shiny but then dried and disappeared. We need to try it with the right clear. __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328



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