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smokedat · 10-03-2010, 12:45 PM

with the weels on and old shocks mounted for mock up

smokedat · 10-03-2010, 12:50 PM

When it came time to mount the bed on the truck, I was a bit nervous because there was just so much room for error but all the hard work paid off because it fit perfect i was able to tuck the wheels just as I wanted and had plenty of clearance its finally starting to look like a truck again

**nlped** · 10-03-2010, 12:54 PM

That thing is going to be amazing!

v502 · 10-03-2010, 01:45 PM

Your hard work really payed off amazing man

menace121978 · 10-03-2010, 06:58 PM

freaking amazing!

makes me wanna take mine all apart again and start over

mcbassin · 10-03-2010, 10:34 PM

Your truck looks great! Like a perfect fit!

smokedat · 10-08-2010, 01:15 AM

some before and after pics of the floor panels. Alot of hrs. went into this

Big_Blue_87 · 10-08-2010, 11:28 AM

Bro I love your truck. From the "valve covers" to the wheel tubs its all awesome. I love a truck that you look at and you know its modified but you can't quite put your finger on what makes it so different. It's an inspiration, even to us 4x4 guys.

68 TT · 10-08-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

some before and after pics of the floor panels. Alot of hrs. went into this

Great work. I'm not looking forward to that job on my 67.

kikkegek · 10-08-2010, 02:43 PM

yikes!

damn bwoy! tem tires are lookin mighty fìne to me bwoy!

mcbassin · 10-08-2010, 04:16 PM

Great work as always on the cab floor repair! And yes I know you have a ton of hours in it!

smokedat · 10-09-2010, 06:07 PM

I got my paint today it is PPG DBU WA 512Q Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat 3. This is GM corvettes Z06 and ZR1 color. 4 gallons of reducer and 2 gallons of basecoat and 1 of midcoat you reduce with 1-1.25 of reduser so this is alot of material. For the sealer I am using PPG Deltron V-seal. For the clear I will be using Dupont Imron 500s.

I am doing a Corvette inspired theme truck using corvette components such as the engine, breaks, and paint color, so I am oficially calling this project the Z10 I will be making some custom embles to place in the fenders.

v502 · 10-09-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

I got my paint today it is PPG DBU WA 512Q Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat 3. This is GM corvettes Z06 and ZR1 color. 4 gallons of reducer and 2 gallons of basecoat and 1 of midcoat you reduce with 1-1.25 of reduser so this is alot of material. For the sealer I am using PPG Deltron V-seal. For the clear I will be using Dupont Imron 500s.

I am doing a Corvette inspired theme truck using corvette components such as the engine, breaks, and paint color, so I am oficially calling this project the Z10 I will be making some custom embles to place in the fenders.

The corvette paint job will look nice man.

mcbassin · 10-09-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

I got my paint today it is PPG DBU WA 512Q Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat 3. This is GM corvettes Z06 and ZR1 color. 4 gallons of reducer and 2 gallons of basecoat and 1 of midcoat you reduce with 1-1.25 of reduser so this is alot of material. For the sealer I am using PPG Deltron V-seal. For the clear I will be using Dupont Imron 500s.

I am doing a Corvette inspired theme truck using corvette components such as the engine, breaks, and paint color, so I am oficially calling this project the Z10 I will be making some custom embles to place in the fenders.

Man,
You had to dig deep for all those material! wow! That is a bunch of paint. I guess you already know to be careful with the imron? I have heard about horror stories of guys painting with it.

smokedat · 10-09-2010, 11:27 PM

Wut exactly do you mean? ragarding Imron, I herd alot of positive feedback I know it has a very distinctive odor and that it sprays thick but thats a good thing because when u water sand and then buff the clear seems to have depth giving a glass effect. Guys in California go out of heir way to get their hands on this stuff since it got outlawd they either go to Las vegas or Arizona to get it.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Man,
You had to dig deep for all those material! wow! That is a bunch of paint. I guess you already know to be careful with the imron? I have heard about horror stories of guys painting with it.

mcbassin · 10-09-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

Wut exactly do you mean? ragarding Imron, I herd alot of positive feedback I know it goes on thick but thats a good thing because when u water sand then buff the clear seems o have depth glass effect

No, don't get me wrong it is probably the best polyeurthane available.
By be careful, I mean use proper protective gear. I heard you actually need a fresh air system to spray it. It can cause permanant asthma. Just a carbon cartredge filter isn't sufficient.MSDS MORE

smokedat · 10-10-2010, 01:14 AM

Heres a photo shop of the emblems and some of the originals

*nbpro* · 10-10-2010, 06:57 AM

wow truck looks great

v502 · 10-10-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

Heres a photo shop of the emblems and some of the originals

Nice man but it look awesome if you CNC as whole piece like the z06 emblem. I think there were some shop that kind of stuff i try to find there website for you.

mcbassin · 10-10-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by v502

Nice man but it look awesome if you CNC as whole piece like the z06 emblem. I think there were some shop that kind of stuff i try to find there website for you.

I could make it out of one piece pretty easy on a CNC at work.

smokedat · 10-10-2010, 12:19 PM

Thanks, its in the making we shall wait and see how it turns out

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Originally Posted by nbpro

wow truck looks great

smokedat · 10-10-2010, 12:21 PM

Thats the idea Im looking to see if I can find someone to do this. If you find something let me know

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Originally Posted by v502

Nice man but it look awesome if you CNC as whole piece like the z06 emblem. I think there were some shop that kind of stuff i try to find there website for you.

smokedat · 10-10-2010, 12:22 PM

Could you relly make these? That wud be awesome, Il PM you well try and arange something

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I could make it out of one piece pretty easy on a CNC at work.

smokedat · 10-12-2010, 12:18 AM

waiting on my hood hinges and springs and the hood spring and cap. I sent them out to get chrome plated after i get them i will start to hang the front clip and align the doors fenders and hood, hopefully it all goes well and i dont need to do further work. Heres a pic of my hinges - the rusty ones, the other pics are samples of how I hope my turn out, Il post pics when I get them

smokedat · 10-14-2010, 07:23 PM

I got some more stainless goodies i got the bed bolt kit, door kit, the door strikers, and stainless shimms

10-03-2010, 12:45 PM	#401
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne with the weels on and old shocks mounted for mock up Attached Images

10-03-2010, 12:50 PM	#402
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne When it came time to mount the bed on the truck, I was a bit nervous because there was just so much room for error but all the hard work paid off because it fit perfect i was able to tuck the wheels just as I wanted and had plenty of clearance its finally starting to look like a truck again Attached Images

10-03-2010, 12:54 PM	#403
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne That thing is going to be amazing! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-03-2010, 01:45 PM	#404
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Your hard work really payed off amazing man __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

10-03-2010, 06:58 PM	#405
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne freaking amazing! makes me wanna take mine all apart again and start over __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-03-2010, 10:34 PM	#406
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Your truck looks great! Like a perfect fit! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-08-2010, 01:15 AM	#407
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne some before and after pics of the floor panels. Alot of hrs. went into this Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-31-2010 at 07:07 PM.

10-08-2010, 11:28 AM	#408
Big_Blue_87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 5	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Bro I love your truck. From the "valve covers" to the wheel tubs its all awesome. I love a truck that you look at and you know its modified but you can't quite put your finger on what makes it so different. It's an inspiration, even to us 4x4 guys.

10-08-2010, 02:43 PM	#410
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne yikes! damn bwoy! tem tires are lookin mighty fìne to me bwoy! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

10-08-2010, 04:16 PM	#411
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Great work as always on the cab floor repair! And yes I know you have a ton of hours in it! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-09-2010, 06:07 PM	#412
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I got my paint today it is PPG DBU WA 512Q Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat 3. This is GM corvettes Z06 and ZR1 color. 4 gallons of reducer and 2 gallons of basecoat and 1 of midcoat you reduce with 1-1.25 of reduser so this is alot of material. For the sealer I am using PPG Deltron V-seal. For the clear I will be using Dupont Imron 500s. I am doing a Corvette inspired theme truck using corvette components such as the engine, breaks, and paint color, so I am oficially calling this project the Z10 I will be making some custom embles to place in the fenders. Attached Images

10-10-2010, 01:14 AM	#417
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Heres a photo shop of the emblems and some of the originals Attached Images

10-10-2010, 06:57 AM	#418
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne wow truck looks great

10-12-2010, 12:18 AM	#424
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne waiting on my hood hinges and springs and the hood spring and cap. I sent them out to get chrome plated after i get them i will start to hang the front clip and align the doors fenders and hood, hopefully it all goes well and i dont need to do further work. Heres a pic of my hinges - the rusty ones, the other pics are samples of how I hope my turn out, Il post pics when I get them Attached Images

10-14-2010, 07:23 PM	#425
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I got some more stainless goodies i got the bed bolt kit, door kit, the door strikers, and stainless shimms Attached Images



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