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Old 07-28-2010, 05:05 PM   #1
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87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

1987 Chevy Crew Cab
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454 tbi
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Found in Tow yard.
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:06 PM   #2
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:09 PM   #3
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:16 PM   #4
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Re: 87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

some more pics 2

used an older tailgate i like the embossed logo.
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:17 PM   #5
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:26 PM   #6
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Re: 87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

What did you use on your frame?
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:31 PM   #7
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Re: 87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

I just wet sanded with water and degreaser and used some 600 grit scotch pads and 3 Cans of Rustoleum commerical grade...

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Old 07-28-2010, 05:32 PM   #8
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Re: 87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

So it's not POR15 or Eastwood or any other "epoxy" based covering?
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:36 PM   #9
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not at all...
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:41 PM   #10
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Re: 87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

Wow, you know how long it's been since I seen a cross draft booth. I mean, I do have underwear that old as well, but it sure brings back memories!
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:47 PM   #11
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Re: 87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

haa haa... i was gonna do it in my back yard under some tarps...
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Wow, you know how long it's been since I seen a cross draft booth. I mean, I do have underwear that old as well, but it sure brings back memories!
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haa haa... i was gonna do it in my back yard under some tarps...
I guess that was an old guy's joke.
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Old 07-28-2010, 07:03 PM   #13
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You could just do it in your back yard under a couple of trees. Worked pretty good for me so far lol.
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Old 07-28-2010, 09:49 PM   #14
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Hey its looking great. do you have that paint code still i think mine is close or the same color? and do you know if its an original color? thank you and good luck with that beast!
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Old 07-29-2010, 06:36 AM   #15
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Re: 87 Crew Cab Project "Old skool new flava"

Lookin real good. Lots of work done!
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Beautiful truck man. Love it.
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Old 08-19-2010, 06:02 PM   #17
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Working on the interior

Desided to relocate my Radio i always hated it next to my knee while driving...

and my dash was crack to all hell...so i welded in the radio bracket and fiber glassed it...

also painting all the interior trim.. man i LOVE the SEM interior paint...a light sand and Bulldog and Paint.
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Old 08-19-2010, 06:05 PM   #18
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Old 08-19-2010, 06:31 PM   #19
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Coming along great!
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That black is gonna look awesome on that dash
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Old 08-19-2010, 09:59 PM   #24
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that's very cool!!
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Old 08-19-2010, 10:47 PM   #25
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Thanks guys...will keep u posted....I have a of lot ideas in the works...
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