Project:*FRANTIC* the official build-up thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Torque · 05-29-2006, 12:23 AM

Well the long awaited beginning of a new project for me has began. This will be my first real resto-rod that I can call my own and know I've been the soul force behind what it will become. I look foreword to the months ahead and the progression of project "Frantic". The bar for this truck has been set very high, so I am hoping all the blood sweat and tears that go into the build-up will result in a truck that I can be proud of. I may be a youngin' but I can keep up with the best of em'.

It all started about a month and a half ago with a basket case farm truck I bought for $900.

The same weekend after I got er' home I was already in tear down mode and ready to clean off all the junk.

I know it is going to be much easier and will birth better results having access to such a great site and the people within it.

I'll keep everyone posted with significant progress.

Torque · 05-29-2006, 12:37 AM

Here are a few of the additions to the project I have been collecting over the past short while.

Seats out of a '01 silverado.

The 68' front end I was ever so lucky to aquire.

The new (to me) small block. HEI, performer intake, edelbrock 750DP, hooker headers, RV cam and lifters.etc. It's all painted and shiney now, will get more recent pictures up shortly.

Big thanks to classicchev for the 68' front end and engine.

Torque · 05-29-2006, 12:52 AM

Got myself some new tools to help move this project along, and so I'm not always using my dad's equipment. haha.

Compressor: 5 gallon, 3HP.

Set of HVLP guns and a gravity fed touch-up gun.

Air tools

Getting a new welder and my own tool chest within the next couple weeks.

krue · 05-29-2006, 01:29 AM

Looks like you're off to a good start (except for ditching the GMC clip). I can't cast stones tho, 'cuz my GMC is a 72 chebby now.

68 short step · 05-29-2006, 10:19 AM

looks like your starting off well. what is your ending goal for the truck?

Torque · 05-30-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

looks like your starting off well. what is your ending goal for the truck?

Well I hate to hi-jack the ideas of others but I totally fell in love with this truck below. It is actually the reason why I bought this model and year.

It won't be identical, but the overall style and results will be similar.

**Daubs** · 05-30-2006, 09:24 PM

Where did you get the spray guns? And if you don't mind, what was price?

Good luck with the project. And keep the pictures rolling in!!!

Torque · 05-30-2006, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daubs

Where did you get the spray guns? And if you don't mind, what was price?

Good luck with the project. And keep the pictures rolling in!!!

I lucked out big time and got them at a automotive distributor, Princess Auto. I don't think they have branched out into the U.S. yet, but I could be wrong. The 2 HLVP guns came as a set and were $60 CAD. The small gravity fed touch-up was $15 CAD.

They were a smokin' deal.

*Billla* · 05-30-2006, 10:08 PM

Very cool - I look forward to the pics...LOTS of pics

I think that compressor will struggle with the HVLPs...?

05-29-2006, 12:23 AM	#1
Torque Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 42	*Project:FRANTIC* the official build-up thread** Well the long awaited beginning of a new project for me has began. This will be my first real resto-rod that I can call my own and know I've been the soul force behind what it will become. I look foreword to the months ahead and the progression of project "Frantic". The bar for this truck has been set very high, so I am hoping all the blood sweat and tears that go into the build-up will result in a truck that I can be proud of. I may be a youngin' but I can keep up with the best of em'. It all started about a month and a half ago with a basket case farm truck I bought for $900. The same weekend after I got er' home I was already in tear down mode and ready to clean off all the junk. I know it is going to be much easier and will birth better results having access to such a great site and the people within it. I'll keep everyone posted with significant progress. __________________ 68 GM-Chev Sierra Grande 383/700r4 84 sierra half LWB layin' frame soon 350/350 1980 chevy silverado SWB 4x4 12" lift, D60F, 14Bff, 40" TSL's 454/350/205 What a wonderful stable of vehicles to have when gas is +$1.00CAD/L. Last edited by Torque; 05-29-2006 at 12:53 AM.

05-29-2006, 12:37 AM	#2
Torque Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 42	*Re: Project:FRANTIC* the official build-up thread** Here are a few of the additions to the project I have been collecting over the past short while. Seats out of a '01 silverado. The 68' front end I was ever so lucky to aquire. The new (to me) small block. HEI, performer intake, edelbrock 750DP, hooker headers, RV cam and lifters.etc. It's all painted and shiney now, will get more recent pictures up shortly. Big thanks to classicchev for the 68' front end and engine. __________________ 68 GM-Chev Sierra Grande 383/700r4 84 sierra half LWB layin' frame soon 350/350 1980 chevy silverado SWB 4x4 12" lift, D60F, 14Bff, 40" TSL's 454/350/205 What a wonderful stable of vehicles to have when gas is +$1.00CAD/L. Last edited by Torque; 05-29-2006 at 12:40 AM.

05-29-2006, 12:52 AM	#3
Torque Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 42	*Re: Project:FRANTIC* the official build-up thread** Got myself some new tools to help move this project along, and so I'm not always using my dad's equipment. haha. Compressor: 5 gallon, 3HP. Set of HVLP guns and a gravity fed touch-up gun. Air tools Getting a new welder and my own tool chest within the next couple weeks. __________________ 68 GM-Chev Sierra Grande 383/700r4 84 sierra half LWB layin' frame soon 350/350 1980 chevy silverado SWB 4x4 12" lift, D60F, 14Bff, 40" TSL's 454/350/205 What a wonderful stable of vehicles to have when gas is +$1.00CAD/L.

05-29-2006, 01:29 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	*Re: Project:FRANTIC* the official build-up thread** Looks like you're off to a good start (except for ditching the GMC clip). I can't cast stones tho, 'cuz my GMC is a 72 chebby now. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-29-2006, 10:19 AM	#5
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	*Re: Project:FRANTIC* the official build-up thread** looks like your starting off well. what is your ending goal for the truck?

05-30-2006, 09:24 PM	#7
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 613	*Re: Project:FRANTIC* the official build-up thread Where did you get the spray guns? And if you don't mind, what was price? Good luck with the project. And keep the pictures rolling in!!! __________________ '72 Chevy K-20** Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

05-30-2006, 10:08 PM	#9
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	*Re: Project:FRANTIC* the official build-up thread** Very cool - I look forward to the pics...LOTS of pics I think that compressor will struggle with the HVLPs...?



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