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Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7799448)

Looking very good! Rolling art...

Considering the builds you have done, that is a great compliment...thank you!!

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by Misled (Post 7582992)

I spent money on hookers this week....hope my wife don't find out:):):)

Direct fit kit or universal set-up?

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

This is all of the Hooker/Holley stuff so far.

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

The cab is off to the Detroit area on Thursday for cleaning and e-coating. :):)

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

Cab back from e-coat.

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I have not seen or even new it was possible to get a cab e-coated like that, NICE!

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

Nice, where did you have it done?

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 8001524)

Nice, where did you have it done?

Redi-Coat in Romulus, MI

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

Looks great! Did they dip or blast for cleaning?

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 8001817)

Looks great! Did they dip or blast for cleaning?

It is a chemical dip. I looked at dustless blasting but was worried about trapped wet material that would prevent the e-coat from adhering.

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

Amazing work! I'm looking forward to seeing this all come together.

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

Misled, how are things going on this one?

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by LT7A (Post 8152366)

Misled, how are things going on this one?

Not nearly as much as I would like:(:(

A couple brake lines is about all...I gotta get to work!!

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

Any updates? The truck is looking good.

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by Crcrft78 (Post 8207927)

Any updates? The truck is looking good.

Just the brake lines......gonna start getting some of the fuel lines and injection parts done soon.

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A few little things done.....forward progress....

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

What are you going to do about those hard to find bumper impact guards?

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

Super nice build! I am tuned in for this one.
Eventually I would love to take mine down to the frame and take it apart like that. Having all these parts powder coated did u have any issues with the coating adding too much thickness in the mounting holes? I had a motorcycle frame powder coated once and some other parts I ended up having to drill out a bunch of the holes.

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by z71se (Post 8315022)

What are you going to do about those hard to find bumper impact guards?

Soooooo, I needed not only the plastic pieces but the bumper as well........searched forever and one day I saw this for sale here on this forum. It was in Louisiana but a friend was stationed not far from there in the Coast Guard.....he went and grabbed it for me and shipped it.

I have considered keeping in in a safe they are so hard to find:):)

Re: 1978 Chevy Sport Re-creation

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Originally Posted by rollin thunder (Post 8315052)

No real problems on the mounting holes.....a couple were kinda snug but it was no biggie.