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loudnlifted88 · 08-09-2010, 08:24 PM

I'm definitely digging the homemade hood -- nice work![/QUOTE]

thanks ive had alot of comments on it because i havnt taken it off my D.D and its still not even done. yet it still needs bondo

54 jimmy · 10-11-2010, 02:56 PM

that cowl hood looks awsome man. i think you gave me an idea for my truck. beats spending a few hundred buck when you can do it yourself.

loudnlifted88 · 10-13-2010, 06:52 PM

thanks it looks alot better in person than it does in the pic just gt to get some time and put body filler on it

loudnlifted88 · 11-06-2010, 07:59 PM

got it painted

98gmc · 08-09-2010, 03:10 PM

Yeah I want to but my dad had it on the truck before I got it

I wanna do a four inch one but I'll deal with the wiper arm for
now that last on my list

trucks looking good keep on posting pics of the progress

loudnlifted88 · 08-09-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98gmc

Yeah I want to but my dad had it on the truck before I got it

I wanna do a four inch one but I'll deal with the wiper arm for
now that last on my list

trucks looking good keep on posting pics of the progress

thanks and i will deff keep them comin... but rite now im trying to figure out my clutch

loudnlifted88 · 08-23-2010, 07:41 PM

so i started my body work last week and sanded the who truck and took the da to all the dents and scratches i have use body filler and filled everything but i still need to sand it again and out it in primer but its one step closer. i have 8 hours sanding alone into it.

loudnlifted88 · 08-25-2010, 07:39 PM

so hers a update i started to spray sompe primer today and ive decided to color match my dooe hanles and thats it... whatcha think guys?

loudnlifted88 · 08-25-2010, 08:20 PM

was looking through some pics and found pics of when i first started workin on the truck

AverageJoe · 08-30-2010, 09:31 PM

what all did you have to do to go carbed?

I have an intake and carb. Did you use a mech fuel pump or the electric one?

loudnlifted88 · 09-03-2010, 03:33 PM

im running the fuel pump on the side on the motor the mech one and i didnt convert the truck to carb'd when i bought it it was carb'd i just went with the flow and put another carb'd motor in it i still have all the wiring there to go to tbi but i like carb'd better

AverageJoe · 09-18-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loudnlifted88

im running the fuel pump on the side on the motor the mech one and i didnt convert the truck to carb'd when i bought it it was carb'd i just went with the flow and put another carb'd motor in it i still have all the wiring there to go to tbi but i like carb'd better

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loudnlifted88 · 10-08-2010, 09:42 PM

got a chance to get some more primer on it and finish sand it so its ready for paint

loudnlifted88 · 10-08-2010, 09:44 PM

and some more pics

Shaun1162 · 11-06-2010, 09:20 PM

Wow, it's really come a long way! Looks great!

Rimshot1911 · 11-07-2010, 12:44 AM

I love the look of wet paint! Looks great man! Can't wait to see it all back together and prettyfied.

loudnlifted88 · 11-07-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rimshot1911

I love the look of wet paint! Looks great man! Can't wait to see it all back together and prettyfied.

thats not wet paint its dry just needs to be wet sanded and buffed

loudnlifted88 · 11-07-2010, 09:57 PM

outside pics

Rimshot1911 · 11-08-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loudnlifted88

thats not wet paint its dry just needs to be wet sanded and buffed

Yeah, I know, new paint just looks so clean and pretty. I was referring to the awesome paint job you did. Looks great man!

loudnlifted88 · 11-08-2010, 04:53 PM

haha thanks

loudnlifted88 · 11-15-2010, 11:12 AM

got the body on but i realized that i have to repaint the cab after i got them both in the sun light

Rimshot1911 · 12-08-2010, 11:53 PM

So is all this painting making you want to repaint your plow truck? The extended cab short bed?

loudnlifted88 · 12-09-2010, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rimshot1911

So is all this painting making you want to repaint your plow truck? The extended cab short bed?

haha yes but i need to get this truck on the road so i have something to drive and now that snow is starting to fly i will be plowing and the truck wont have down time so itll be a next summer job when i go through it and fix all the little things that need to be fixed its got a list of things it needs like new tie rod ends tranny needs to be replaced soon frame needs to be fixed its gonna need brakes and shocks... it needs a list so itll be the next project so plan on seeing a built thread for it sometime in the near future

Rimshot1911 · 12-09-2010, 12:56 AM

Ahh, sweet deal man! Can't wait to follow the build on that one too!

loudnlifted88 · 12-09-2010, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rimshot1911

Ahh, sweet deal man! Can't wait to follow the build on that one too!

haha thanks i cant wait to finish it

08-09-2010, 08:24 PM	#1
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project I'm definitely digging the homemade hood -- nice work![/QUOTE] thanks ive had alot of comments on it because i havnt taken it off my D.D and its still not even done. yet it still needs bondo __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

10-11-2010, 02:56 PM	#2
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: 1988 chevy resto project that cowl hood looks awsome man. i think you gave me an idea for my truck. beats spending a few hundred buck when you can do it yourself. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter) Last edited by 54 jimmy; 10-11-2010 at 02:58 PM.

10-13-2010, 06:52 PM	#3
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project thanks it looks alot better in person than it does in the pic just gt to get some time and put body filler on it __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

11-06-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project got it painted Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

08-09-2010, 03:10 PM	#5
98gmc Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 114	Re: 1988 chevy resto project Yeah I want to but my dad had it on the truck before I got it I wanna do a four inch one but I'll deal with the wiper arm for now that last on my list trucks looking good keep on posting pics of the progress

08-23-2010, 07:41 PM	#7
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project so i started my body work last week and sanded the who truck and took the da to all the dents and scratches i have use body filler and filled everything but i still need to sand it again and out it in primer but its one step closer. i have 8 hours sanding alone into it. Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

08-25-2010, 07:39 PM	#8
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project so hers a update i started to spray sompe primer today and ive decided to color match my dooe hanles and thats it... whatcha think guys? Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

08-25-2010, 08:20 PM	#9
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project was looking through some pics and found pics of when i first started workin on the truck Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

08-30-2010, 09:31 PM	#10
AverageJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rudy AR Posts: 100	Re: 1988 chevy resto project what all did you have to do to go carbed? I have an intake and carb. Did you use a mech fuel pump or the electric one?

09-03-2010, 03:33 PM	#11
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project im running the fuel pump on the side on the motor the mech one and i didnt convert the truck to carb'd when i bought it it was carb'd i just went with the flow and put another carb'd motor in it i still have all the wiring there to go to tbi but i like carb'd better __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

10-08-2010, 09:42 PM	#13
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project got a chance to get some more primer on it and finish sand it so its ready for paint Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

10-08-2010, 09:44 PM	#14
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project and some more pics Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

11-06-2010, 09:20 PM	#15
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: 1988 chevy resto project Wow, it's really come a long way! Looks great!

11-07-2010, 12:44 AM	#16
Rimshot1911 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 178	Re: 1988 chevy resto project I love the look of wet paint! Looks great man! Can't wait to see it all back together and prettyfied. __________________ "Live free or die" LaRue Tactical "Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad." 1badgmc 1997 C1500 V6 Reg Cab Short Bed

11-07-2010, 09:57 PM	#18
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project outside pics Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project



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11-08-2010, 04:53 PM	#20
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project haha thanks __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

11-15-2010, 11:12 AM	#21
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: 1988 chevy resto project got the body on but i realized that i have to repaint the cab after i got them both in the sun light Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

12-08-2010, 11:53 PM	#22
Rimshot1911 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 178	Re: 1988 chevy resto project So is all this painting making you want to repaint your plow truck? The extended cab short bed? __________________ "Live free or die" LaRue Tactical "Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad." 1badgmc 1997 C1500 V6 Reg Cab Short Bed

12-09-2010, 12:56 AM	#24
Rimshot1911 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 178	Re: 1988 chevy resto project Ahh, sweet deal man! Can't wait to follow the build on that one too! __________________ "Live free or die" LaRue Tactical "Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad." 1badgmc 1997 C1500 V6 Reg Cab Short Bed

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