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Rc 415 · 07-10-2007, 09:43 PM

I got my truck back from the body & paint shop, with the base coat on it, my plan is to block the base coat myself right before its i have enough to get it painted with the final coat, and then when I get the money in a few months bring it back to get the final hugger orange sprayed on!

For now I'm just gunna drive like it is, well actually tomorrow I gotta take the front end apart and I'm going to cut the springs a little while I'm in there, and I'm painting the rallies gloss RED!

Rc 415 · 07-10-2007, 11:55 PM

Theres still a few rough spots in this coat, I was wonderin should I wet sand it out or dry sand? what grit should I use?

Malo83 · 07-11-2007, 03:07 PM

There's something about a primered truck that just sets it apart from the rest

i'd leave it primed and throw the beauty rings and cap on the Ralleys,RED rims and Black primer

68GMC454 · 07-11-2007, 04:04 PM

looks good..leave it in primer,,red rims,,,

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 04:21 PM

Yeah guys I gotta say I dig the primer too! I'm probably going to roll it in primer and red rallies for a few months. I am in the process of removing the springs, I'd I'm trying to figure out how to cut them, anyone know?

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-11-2007, 04:45 PM

If there are a few areas that your not happy with wet sand 320 grit and repaint.

esll.

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 04:47 PM

Right on thanks for the responce!

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 04:48 PM

I managed to figure out a way to cut the coil, but I'm trying to figure out how much is considered one whole coil, because the bottom coil is almost all flat, where would I cut to remove one complete coil?

SCOTI · 07-11-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

I managed to figure out a way to cut the coil, but I'm trying to figure out how much is considered one whole coil, because the bottom coil is almost all flat, where would I cut to remove one complete coil?

The very end of the spring is your guide for where to cut the 'next' coil above it.

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The very end of the spring is your guide for where to cut the 'next' coil above it.

Thanks, do I need to worry about "flattening out" the last coil like like the original bottom coil was?

knightlife · 07-11-2007, 07:00 PM

it looks so sexxy...I'd hit it...

Walts_restoration · 07-11-2007, 07:48 PM

inspiration....ive bought three trucks sofar, two are parts trucks for my swb, haha

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 08:32 PM

I'm glad you guys like it, I managed to get a few more things done today after battling the rubbing issues on the lower control arm. I put the front bumper on and the mirrors as well.

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 08:37 PM

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 11:06 PM

well I measured the front passenger height and after cutting 1 coil I got no drop at all!? I havent cut the drivers side yet, how many should I cut now?

DROPPED15 · 07-11-2007, 11:47 PM

THIS IS A 1 1/2 COIL.WHEN CUT THE OTHER SIDE YOU WILL NOTICE IT!NO SPINDLES WITH A 275-60-15.

Rc 415 · 07-12-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DROPPED15

THIS IS A 1 1/2 COIL.WHEN CUT THE OTHER SIDE YOU WILL NOTICE IT!NO SPINDLES WITH A 275-60-15.

Do you have any rubbing issues? I'm takin my wheels off a few times a day to grind a little more off the lca's

DROPPED15 · 07-13-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

Do you have any rubbing issues? I'm takin my wheels off a few times a day to grind a little more off the lca's

NO RUBBERING AT ALL.I'M RUNNING 15X10 ALLTHE WAY AROUND!

**N2TRUX** · 07-11-2007, 11:44 PM

DO NOT cut it again. Make sure it's seated in the A-arm correctly. Do the other side and roll it out. It will settle down....

**N2TRUX** · 07-11-2007, 11:45 PM

I wouldn't sand the primer either. Unless you sand the entire truck all one direction, you will have a different texture in the area you sand.

Rc 415 · 07-11-2007, 11:49 PM

Alright thanks I'll get to the other side tomorrow and I will hold off o sanding!

Rc 415 · 07-12-2007, 09:57 PM

day 3, truck is up on jack stands, I'm replacing the ball joints! tops are done, but I can not find a place to rent me the tool to remove the lower ball joints!

Rc 415 · 07-13-2007, 07:29 PM

I got the new ball joints in and 1 coil cut on both sides, front is finally done!

cochino12 · 07-13-2007, 07:32 PM

looks good, how much did it drop cutting off a coil?

Rc 415 · 07-13-2007, 07:46 PM

measuring says only 1/2" but I'm pretty sure its a little more.

07-10-2007, 09:43 PM	#1
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Got er back! I got my truck back from the body & paint shop, with the base coat on it, my plan is to block the base coat myself right before its i have enough to get it painted with the final coat, and then when I get the money in a few months bring it back to get the final hugger orange sprayed on! For now I'm just gunna drive like it is, well actually tomorrow I gotta take the front end apart and I'm going to cut the springs a little while I'm in there, and I'm painting the rallies gloss RED! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-10-2007, 11:55 PM	#2
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! Theres still a few rough spots in this coat, I was wonderin should I wet sand it out or dry sand? what grit should I use? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-11-2007, 03:07 PM	#3
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Got er back! There's something about a primered truck that just sets it apart from the rest i'd leave it primed and throw the beauty rings and cap on the Ralleys,RED rims and Black primer

07-11-2007, 04:04 PM	#4
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Got er back! looks good..leave it in primer,,red rims,,, __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-11-2007, 04:21 PM	#5
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! Yeah guys I gotta say I dig the primer too! I'm probably going to roll it in primer and red rallies for a few months. I am in the process of removing the springs, I'd I'm trying to figure out how to cut them, anyone know? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-11-2007, 04:45 PM	#6
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Got er back! If there are a few areas that your not happy with wet sand 320 grit and repaint. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

07-11-2007, 04:47 PM	#7
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! Right on thanks for the responce! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-11-2007, 04:48 PM	#8
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! I managed to figure out a way to cut the coil, but I'm trying to figure out how much is considered one whole coil, because the bottom coil is almost all flat, where would I cut to remove one complete coil? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-11-2007, 07:00 PM	#11
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07-11-2007, 07:48 PM	#12
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Got er back! inspiration....ive bought three trucks sofar, two are parts trucks for my swb, haha __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-11-2007, 08:32 PM	#13
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! I'm glad you guys like it, I managed to get a few more things done today after battling the rubbing issues on the lower control arm. I put the front bumper on and the mirrors as well. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-11-2007, 08:37 PM	#14
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-11-2007, 11:06 PM	#15
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! well I measured the front passenger height and after cutting 1 coil I got no drop at all!? I havent cut the drivers side yet, how many should I cut now? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-11-2007, 11:47 PM	#16
DROPPED15 HALF ASSER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IN THE GHETTO Posts: 204	Re: Got er back! THIS IS A 1 1/2 COIL.WHEN CUT THE OTHER SIDE YOU WILL NOTICE IT!NO SPINDLES WITH A 275-60-15. Attached Images __________________

07-11-2007, 11:44 PM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Got er back! DO NOT cut it again. Make sure it's seated in the A-arm correctly. Do the other side and roll it out. It will settle down.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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07-11-2007, 11:45 PM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Got er back! I wouldn't sand the primer either. Unless you sand the entire truck all one direction, you will have a different texture in the area you sand. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-11-2007, 11:49 PM	#21
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! Alright thanks I'll get to the other side tomorrow and I will hold off o sanding! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-12-2007, 09:57 PM	#22
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! day 3, truck is up on jack stands, I'm replacing the ball joints! tops are done, but I can not find a place to rent me the tool to remove the lower ball joints! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-13-2007, 07:29 PM	#23
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! I got the new ball joints in and 1 coil cut on both sides, front is finally done! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

07-13-2007, 07:32 PM	#24
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07-13-2007, 07:46 PM	#25
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Got er back! measuring says only 1/2" but I'm pretty sure its a little more. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 07-13-2007 at 07:46 PM.

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