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smokedat · 10-21-2010, 04:51 PM

Today I am going to fix the cut out on the bottom of the bed for shackle clearance that the previos owner did. This area will most likely not be seen but I dont like it.

twoodson · 10-21-2010, 09:40 PM

looking good bro

smokedat · 10-22-2010, 07:23 PM

Got it done, its a built up box. I sprayd sum rust encapsulator primer
so the welds dont oxidize.

smokedat · 10-25-2010, 12:56 AM

i got rid of the original stopers and replaced them with these new low profile pancake style

68 TT · 10-25-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

i got rid of the original stopers and replaced them with these new low profile pancake style

Since you are going to re-shoot the area you should really do a little boxing of the frame rails everywhere you can. It will really help with the strength of the frame and make it respond quicker to steering input. Less wasted HP going into twisting the frame so more gets to the ground too.

smokedat · 10-25-2010, 12:58 AM

I will start prepin the frame and differential to re shoot it

smokedat · 10-25-2010, 01:18 AM

I am also goin to redo the cam. I havnt desided yet i just want streetability power and sound its going to be a weekend warrior not a DD. Heres a vid of a cammd LS1

YouTube - LS1 CAMARO BIG CAM! LOUD!!

v502 · 10-25-2010, 05:40 AM

Sounds evil

Pop's C-10 · 10-25-2010, 11:43 AM

shaping up nice

smokedat · 10-26-2010, 05:27 PM

I got my hinges and springs back they turned out good

smokedat · 10-26-2010, 05:33 PM

finished spraying the frame and the rear end just waiting to dry then il put it back together. I sprayed this in my garage it ruind the floor its all sticky.

Sooner84 · 10-26-2010, 05:38 PM

Very nice! I love that blue.

RandyP · 10-26-2010, 05:53 PM

Sherwin Williams sells a product you spray on the floor (bug sprayer) that creates a tacky film that washes away (along with overspray). Also most guys who are spraying in their garage/shop will at least wet the floor down while spraying to avoid overspray on the ground (and help with dirt/dust). Just a helpful hint, especially on the Sherwin Williams product (product # is 55 in case you want to get some).

Of course, after you're all done painting, it would be a perfect time to put a nice coating down on your garage floor. Perfect excuse to do it too!

Oh, and I love that color as well. Nice shade of blue there.

mooseknuckles · 10-27-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

finished spraying the frame and the rear end just waiting to dry then il put it back together. I sprayed this in my garage it ruind the floor its all sticky.

I think you ruined your creeper too! lol.

smokedat · 10-30-2010, 11:22 PM

Can you believe it was once red lol

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I think you ruined your creeper too! lol.

smokedat · 10-26-2010, 10:40 PM

Heres how it shines with direct sun light

RandyP · 10-27-2010, 07:50 AM

Very nice. The shine and depth are awesome. Forget coating your garage floor, you're going to want a mirrored floor to show that off!

smokedat · 10-30-2010, 11:21 PM

Thanks glad you liked it.

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Very nice. The shine and depth are awesome. Forget coating your garage floor, you're going to want a mirrored floor to show that off!

smokedat · 10-30-2010, 11:28 PM

I got the rear set up installed, but I am stil waiting on the coilovers dude from ride thech said the shock bodys are in backorder hopefully they get them in soon. For the spring rates I went with 250 lbs. Here are a few pics sure looks purdy

VA72C10 · 10-31-2010, 12:06 AM

Awesome build man! Can't believe I missed it until now...

smokedat · 11-05-2010, 01:07 AM

Still waiting on the coilevers but i managed to POR 15 silver the entire bottom belly from cab to bed heres a pic

LiveAnimals · 11-05-2010, 04:05 AM

B E A Utiful

mcbassin · 11-05-2010, 08:45 AM

Super sweetness!

Pop's C-10 · 11-05-2010, 09:38 AM

nice

**nlped** · 11-05-2010, 11:19 AM

I think you should have painted it blue...

Looks awesome!

10-21-2010, 04:51 PM	#1
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Today I am going to fix the cut out on the bottom of the bed for shackle clearance that the previos owner did. This area will most likely not be seen but I dont like it. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-21-2010 at 04:52 PM.

10-21-2010, 09:40 PM	#2
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne looking good bro

10-22-2010, 07:23 PM	#3
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Got it done, its a built up box. I sprayd sum rust encapsulator primer so the welds dont oxidize. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-22-2010 at 07:24 PM.

10-25-2010, 12:56 AM	#4
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne i got rid of the original stopers and replaced them with these new low profile pancake style Attached Images

10-25-2010, 12:58 AM	#6
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I will start prepin the frame and differential to re shoot it

10-25-2010, 05:40 AM	#8
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Sounds evil __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

10-25-2010, 11:43 AM	#9
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne shaping up nice

10-26-2010, 05:27 PM	#10
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I got my hinges and springs back they turned out good Attached Images

10-26-2010, 05:33 PM	#11
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne finished spraying the frame and the rear end just waiting to dry then il put it back together. I sprayed this in my garage it ruind the floor its all sticky. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-26-2010 at 05:35 PM.

10-26-2010, 05:38 PM	#12
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very nice! I love that blue. __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

10-26-2010, 05:53 PM	#13
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Sherwin Williams sells a product you spray on the floor (bug sprayer) that creates a tacky film that washes away (along with overspray). Also most guys who are spraying in their garage/shop will at least wet the floor down while spraying to avoid overspray on the ground (and help with dirt/dust). Just a helpful hint, especially on the Sherwin Williams product (product # is 55 in case you want to get some). Of course, after you're all done painting, it would be a perfect time to put a nice coating down on your garage floor. Perfect excuse to do it too! Oh, and I love that color as well. Nice shade of blue there. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools. Last edited by RandyP; 10-26-2010 at 05:54 PM.

10-26-2010, 10:40 PM	#16
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Heres how it shines with direct sun light Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-26-2010 at 10:40 PM.

10-27-2010, 07:50 AM	#17
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very nice. The shine and depth are awesome. Forget coating your garage floor, you're going to want a mirrored floor to show that off! __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

10-30-2010, 11:28 PM	#19
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I got the rear set up installed, but I am stil waiting on the coilovers dude from ride thech said the shock bodys are in backorder hopefully they get them in soon. For the spring rates I went with 250 lbs. Here are a few pics sure looks purdy Attached Images

10-31-2010, 12:06 AM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Awesome build man! Can't believe I missed it until now... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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11-05-2010, 01:07 AM	#21
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Still waiting on the coilevers but i managed to POR 15 silver the entire bottom belly from cab to bed heres a pic Attached Images

11-05-2010, 04:05 AM	#22
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne B E A Utiful __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

11-05-2010, 08:45 AM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Super sweetness! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-05-2010, 09:38 AM	#24
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nice

11-05-2010, 11:19 AM	#25
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I think you should have painted it blue... Looks awesome! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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