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ChevyDude · 03-26-2007, 10:16 AM

Sunday was a day of cowl /fender fitting, aligning the hood gaps and a day of compromises. I could squeese the life out of my first painter for not test fitting everything prior to his paint he layed down. With aftermarket fenders, inner fenders and hood, original cowl and radiator support and doors....there is some reall fitment issues and compromises that you will encounter. We nicked the edge of the cowl with the hood when closing and opening for gaps. So I've got some touch up issues. Also when aligning do not do it while the truck is on jack stands! When I set it back on it's wheels and suspention the gaps changed...so I still need to dink with the cowl and hood. The hood gaps with the fenders are not as tight as I would have liked them but like I said compromises will have to be made. She's going to end up a very nice looking girl...just have to keep pluggin' a putting her back together. Doors and finish her one piece power windows is next.

Here is what she looks like with the cowl and hood down , Chrome rally's with derby caps.

SEVENTY1 · 03-26-2007, 10:32 AM

That looks clean, what brand hood is that?

ChevyDude · 03-26-2007, 10:45 AM

Goodmark hood, Tri-Plus fenders.... and found the tailgate...will put it on too!

timcos · 03-26-2007, 10:52 AM

It is a fine looking rig...and when you are all done...it will be nice.

I was just through Westminster last week...did a road trip from Salt Lake to Denver - 7 hours through lots of goat pasture.

Tim

ChevyDude · 03-26-2007, 10:57 AM

Thank you Tim....In Westminster???? ahhhhh ya should have gave a call, next time!

Alex

va_tlc · 03-26-2007, 12:27 PM

looking great alex and you was right our paint is very close to the same shade red. i asked my brother and mine is 91 chevy truck red i belive i saw you said yours was a corvette red, right? well anyways that engine bay is unbeliveable man. congrats and enjoy

timcos · 03-26-2007, 12:55 PM

We were meeting a client at the Westin Tabor center. We did stop at the Cracker barrel in Longmont.

Next time I sure will give you a call. I would love to see your rig...of course I was not driving mine. We went in my buddy's BMW. It was a smooth ride.

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Thank you Tim....In Westminster???? ahhhhh ya should have gave a call, next time!

Alex

ChevyDude · 03-26-2007, 01:07 PM

Yeppers...2001 Corvette Torch Red.

timcos · 03-26-2007, 01:29 PM

I have to tell you...I really like the engine compartment. I bet you do not need a light at night to see the corners of that one.

Tmi

Joe67 · 03-26-2007, 01:35 PM

Looks great

I wish I was that far long

That hood is probably a Tri-Plus - Goodmark makes nothing

ChevyDude · 03-26-2007, 01:42 PM

Agreed, Joe67! But it's got a Goodmark stamp on it.

RACINJASON22 · 03-26-2007, 02:09 PM

GR8 progess pic's! I can only hope mine someday will look even close to that nice. RJ22

BigSky71 · 03-26-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Sunday was a day of cowl /fender fitting, aligning the hood gaps and a day of compromises.

Compromises; that is so true. I just chased gaps around until I decided some had to be a little bigger than I wanted to make other gaps work.

ChevyDude · 03-26-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSky71

Compromises; that is so true. I just chased gaps around until I decided some had to be a little bigger than I wanted to make other gaps work.

That's the way it worked for me!!! If I closed one gap...I opened another So I settled for getting it the best I could ALL the way around! It's not perfect nor will it ever be...but I did learn a lesson for the next build. PRE FIT EVERYTHING!!! Build it in primer, get it the BEST you can prior to paint. Wouldn't you think the painter would have known this??? I think he did..he just did it the way to skip a step. Then he put the big stall on until I couldn't wait anymore and took my truck home and then he never had to do all the fitment.

I will PRE FIT and paint my next build myself....now that I have the GatorHyde shop. No not gonna paint it with GatorHyde either, LOL!

Thanks for eveyones nice comments...Lil' Red says thanks too!

gmc1969custom · 03-26-2007, 04:40 PM

Looking good. That engine bay is sooo sweeeet!!!

jcoleman · 03-26-2007, 07:21 PM

Bigsky, Do you live around Kalispell?? I used to work for Semitool and spent some time up there. IMO it's one of the best places on earth! Jim in NC. 72 short fleet.

centsless · 03-26-2007, 08:23 PM

I still need a drool cup every time I see your truck. You should be proud of the craftsmanship!

Big Block · 03-26-2007, 08:40 PM

If you look at all original trucks you will see the factory did alot of compromising. Your truck looks great. More pictures when you are done, please.

Trey` · 03-26-2007, 08:45 PM

Very nice truck and love the color, what color silver did you use under the hood?

ChevyDude · 03-27-2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks again all you guys!!! More pics ...yes as things get done...will do! The silver is Rustoleum rattle can Hammered Silver. Every part that was black from the factory is now hammered silver...that was the theme I decided on.

Trey` · 03-27-2007, 06:55 PM

Looks great, my truck is torch red too but not that nice of a paint job. Are there any Gatorhyde dealers in Texas?

ChevyDude · 03-27-2007, 08:42 PM

Here ya go Trey' .... Don't know how close he is to you???

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Trey` · 03-27-2007, 09:43 PM

Thanks, appreciate it

03-26-2007, 10:16 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Sunday was a day of cowl /fender fitting, aligning the hood gaps and a day of compromises. I could squeese the life out of my first painter for not test fitting everything prior to his paint he layed down. With aftermarket fenders, inner fenders and hood, original cowl and radiator support and doors....there is some reall fitment issues and compromises that you will encounter. We nicked the edge of the cowl with the hood when closing and opening for gaps. So I've got some touch up issues. Also when aligning do not do it while the truck is on jack stands! When I set it back on it's wheels and suspention the gaps changed...so I still need to dink with the cowl and hood. The hood gaps with the fenders are not as tight as I would have liked them but like I said compromises will have to be made. She's going to end up a very nice looking girl...just have to keep pluggin' a putting her back together. Doors and finish her one piece power windows is next. Here is what she looks like with the cowl and hood down , Chrome rally's with derby caps. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 03-26-2007 at 10:19 AM.

03-26-2007, 10:32 AM	#2
SEVENTY1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston TX Posts: 50	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. That looks clean, what brand hood is that?

03-26-2007, 10:45 AM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Goodmark hood, Tri-Plus fenders.... and found the tailgate...will put it on too! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 03-26-2007 at 10:53 AM.

03-26-2007, 10:52 AM	#4
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. It is a fine looking rig...and when you are all done...it will be nice. I was just through Westminster last week...did a road trip from Salt Lake to Denver - 7 hours through lots of goat pasture. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-26-2007, 10:57 AM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Thank you Tim....In Westminster???? ahhhhh ya should have gave a call, next time! Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-26-2007, 12:27 PM	#6
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. looking great alex and you was right our paint is very close to the same shade red. i asked my brother and mine is 91 chevy truck red i belive i saw you said yours was a corvette red, right? well anyways that engine bay is unbeliveable man. congrats and enjoy __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

03-26-2007, 01:07 PM	#8
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Yeppers...2001 Corvette Torch Red. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-26-2007, 01:29 PM	#9
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. I have to tell you...I really like the engine compartment. I bet you do not need a light at night to see the corners of that one. Tmi __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-26-2007, 01:35 PM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Looks great I wish I was that far long That hood is probably a Tri-Plus - Goodmark makes nothing __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-26-2007, 01:42 PM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Agreed, Joe67! But it's got a Goodmark stamp on it. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-26-2007, 02:09 PM	#12
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. GR8 progess pic's! I can only hope mine someday will look even close to that nice. RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-26-2007, 04:40 PM	#15
gmc1969custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 210	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Looking good. That engine bay is sooo sweeeet!!! __________________ 1969 Custom w/Turquoise Interior. 75k miles, 350 Auto, (Almost) All Original

03-26-2007, 07:21 PM	#16
jcoleman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cary, NC Posts: 10	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Bigsky, Do you live around Kalispell?? I used to work for Semitool and spent some time up there. IMO it's one of the best places on earth! Jim in NC. 72 short fleet.

03-26-2007, 08:23 PM	#17
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. I still need a drool cup every time I see your truck. You should be proud of the craftsmanship! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

03-26-2007, 08:40 PM	#18
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. If you look at all original trucks you will see the factory did alot of compromising. Your truck looks great. More pictures when you are done, please.



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03-26-2007, 08:45 PM	#19
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Very nice truck and love the color, what color silver did you use under the hood? __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"

03-27-2007, 10:28 AM	#20
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Thanks again all you guys!!! More pics ...yes as things get done...will do! The silver is Rustoleum rattle can Hammered Silver. Every part that was black from the factory is now hammered silver...that was the theme I decided on. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-27-2007, 06:55 PM	#21
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Looks great, my truck is torch red too but not that nice of a paint job. Are there any Gatorhyde dealers in Texas? __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"

03-27-2007, 08:42 PM	#22
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Here ya go Trey' .... Don't know how close he is to you??? Road Runner Restorations and Liners 2034 Sunny Circle Rockwall,Texas 75032 (214) 773-0475 __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-27-2007, 09:43 PM	#23
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: More Progress on Lil' Red, two steps forward, three steps back. Thanks, appreciate it __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"

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