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Ceeten · 02-21-2010, 09:00 PM

What do you guys think, roll pan or bumper? I'm keeping the door handles,sport mirrors, and factory tail lights, so I'm kinda leaning towards keeping the sport bumper.

menace121978 · 02-21-2010, 09:37 PM

i think sport bumper myself...

progress looks great buddy!

Driveway Dreams · 02-21-2010, 09:44 PM

The gate looks nice! I agree with Dennis, sport bumper will better flow with the rest of the truck.

Ceeten · 02-21-2010, 09:53 PM

Thanks, I took some measurements before I pulled the bed and it looks like I can tuck the bumper about an inch and a half closer to the body to really make it flow. And Dennis, just came from your build thread, you can probably expect tons of questions when I get close to installing a 6.0. Your chassis is looking great!

menace121978 · 02-21-2010, 09:57 PM

anytime man! and thanks!!!

54Caddy · 02-21-2010, 11:17 PM

a little heads up for the ac heater panel. I just put a led bulb it the existing place and it looks good. I bought some bulbs off ebay they have 5 little leds one in center and four on the outside edges. Looks good id put up a picture but photobucket said i exceeded the limit. Its a clear bulb but still shines blue because of the green strip on the control panel

Ceeten · 02-21-2010, 11:23 PM

That's good to know, I'm afraid the way I did it will be to bright. I may look into that.

MrBeast · 02-21-2010, 11:28 PM

CeeTen, I am pretty impressed with the metal work man, I think this is going to be a damn nice truck. I like the idea of putting the sport bumper back on.

When it is all said and done I think it should be a pretty clean truck

silvereagle07 · 02-22-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBeast

CeeTen, I am pretty impressed with the metal work man, I think this is going to be a damn nice truck. I like the idea of putting the sport bumper back on.

When it is all said and done I think it should be a pretty clean truck

x2, that's what I wanted to say.

Ceeten · 02-22-2010, 02:21 PM

Thanks guys! I'm headed out of town tonight but hopefully can jump back on it next week!

Ceeten · 03-05-2010, 08:17 PM

Well, made a little progress, got the bed and tailgate in epoxy, started on the bodywork. I got pretty disgusted on the tailgate though. I worked on it most of the day and can't get the bodyline straight where the skin blends in. Any of you guy's have any tips on getting a good straight edge?

Jonboy · 03-05-2010, 09:25 PM

Get the flat area straight, then run a tape line across it. work the contoured area to the tape.

SCOTI · 03-05-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceeten

.... Any of you guy's have any tips on getting a good straight edge?

Like Jonboy stated, use some tape as your sanding line (sand up to it but not beyond). Once one side is done, re-apply tape to the opposite side & work it the same (from the opposite direction).

Quote:

What do you guys think, roll pan or bumper? I'm keeping the door handles,sport mirrors, and factory tail lights, so I'm kinda leaning towards keeping the sport bumper.

Both. A roll pan (to tie the sides & under the gate area in w/the rest of the rear sheetmetal) that's notched for the sport-bumper brackets.

Driveway Dreams · 03-06-2010, 12:06 AM

I don't need to repeat, or add to, what Jonboy & SCOTI both said. But I will suggest using that air board to get things close and then use blocks to truly get things blocked straight. You will have much more control by hand.

Ceeten · 03-06-2010, 12:56 AM

That sounds like a great idea! I chased that bodyline all day, seems like I sanded off a half gallon of Rage Extreme.
Thanks!

Ceeten · 03-31-2010, 05:17 PM

Well, Guess it's time to get started again. Got really frustrated and left it alone for a while after the tailgate whipped my but. Picked up a freebie 12 bolt. Anybody know of a good disc kit that uses factory calipers and rotors? Not too concerned with keeping the parking brake....

menace121978 · 03-31-2010, 09:10 PM

http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/index7.html nice GM factory style kit. awesome guy to deal with! i have pics in the 1st few pages of my build

made2drag · 12-23-2011, 03:41 PM

need some updates

Ceeten · 12-23-2011, 06:14 PM

Slow....Spent most of the summer working on an old ski boat, paint clear and interior.

The truck is now on air, six link rear with air-lift bags, the front is bagged with stock control arms. Still keeping the factory bed floor and inner fenders. Not going for a frame dragger and not cutting the body up. More of a pro-touring look is what I'm after. I'm at work for another week, I'll post some updated pics when I get home. Maybe this year somebody will light a fire under me and I can make some more progress....

made2drag · 12-23-2011, 06:50 PM

looking forward to the pics!

Gordonr1973 · 12-23-2011, 07:25 PM

Me too...I'd love to see some fresh pictures of the build!

Devillusion · 12-26-2011, 01:55 AM

Looks like a great build.....can't wait to see more pics

pat386 · 12-27-2011, 07:48 AM

Nice build!
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Ceeten · 11-24-2012, 10:01 AM

Got to get motivated and finish this thing.
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Ceeten · 11-24-2012, 10:03 AM

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02-21-2010, 09:00 PM	#51
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build What do you guys think, roll pan or bumper? I'm keeping the door handles,sport mirrors, and factory tail lights, so I'm kinda leaning towards keeping the sport bumper.

02-21-2010, 09:37 PM	#52
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: CeeTen's build i think sport bumper myself... progress looks great buddy! __________________ "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

02-21-2010, 09:44 PM	#53
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: CeeTen's build The gate looks nice! I agree with Dennis, sport bumper will better flow with the rest of the truck. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-21-2010, 09:53 PM	#54
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Thanks, I took some measurements before I pulled the bed and it looks like I can tuck the bumper about an inch and a half closer to the body to really make it flow. And Dennis, just came from your build thread, you can probably expect tons of questions when I get close to installing a 6.0. Your chassis is looking great!

02-21-2010, 09:57 PM	#55
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: CeeTen's build anytime man! and thanks!!! __________________ "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

02-21-2010, 11:17 PM	#56
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: CeeTen's build a little heads up for the ac heater panel. I just put a led bulb it the existing place and it looks good. I bought some bulbs off ebay they have 5 little leds one in center and four on the outside edges. Looks good id put up a picture but photobucket said i exceeded the limit. Its a clear bulb but still shines blue because of the green strip on the control panel __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-21-2010, 11:23 PM	#57
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build That's good to know, I'm afraid the way I did it will be to bright. I may look into that.

02-21-2010, 11:28 PM	#58
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: CeeTen's build CeeTen, I am pretty impressed with the metal work man, I think this is going to be a damn nice truck. I like the idea of putting the sport bumper back on. When it is all said and done I think it should be a pretty clean truck __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

02-22-2010, 02:21 PM	#60
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Thanks guys! I'm headed out of town tonight but hopefully can jump back on it next week!

03-05-2010, 08:17 PM	#61
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Well, made a little progress, got the bed and tailgate in epoxy, started on the bodywork. I got pretty disgusted on the tailgate though. I worked on it most of the day and can't get the bodyline straight where the skin blends in. Any of you guy's have any tips on getting a good straight edge? Attached Images

03-05-2010, 09:25 PM	#62
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: CeeTen's build Get the flat area straight, then run a tape line across it. work the contoured area to the tape. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 03-05-2010 at 09:25 PM.

03-06-2010, 12:06 AM	#64
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: CeeTen's build I don't need to repeat, or add to, what Jonboy & SCOTI both said. But I will suggest using that air board to get things close and then use blocks to truly get things blocked straight. You will have much more control by hand. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-06-2010, 12:56 AM	#65
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build That sounds like a great idea! I chased that bodyline all day, seems like I sanded off a half gallon of Rage Extreme. Thanks!

03-31-2010, 05:17 PM	#66
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Well, Guess it's time to get started again. Got really frustrated and left it alone for a while after the tailgate whipped my but. Picked up a freebie 12 bolt. Anybody know of a good disc kit that uses factory calipers and rotors? Not too concerned with keeping the parking brake.... Attached Images Last edited by Ceeten; 03-31-2010 at 05:18 PM.

03-31-2010, 09:10 PM	#67
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: CeeTen's build http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/index7.html nice GM factory style kit. awesome guy to deal with! i have pics in the 1st few pages of my build __________________ "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



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12-23-2011, 03:41 PM	#68
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: CeeTen's build need some updates

12-23-2011, 06:14 PM	#69
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Slow....Spent most of the summer working on an old ski boat, paint clear and interior. The truck is now on air, six link rear with air-lift bags, the front is bagged with stock control arms. Still keeping the factory bed floor and inner fenders. Not going for a frame dragger and not cutting the body up. More of a pro-touring look is what I'm after. I'm at work for another week, I'll post some updated pics when I get home. Maybe this year somebody will light a fire under me and I can make some more progress....

12-23-2011, 06:50 PM	#70
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: CeeTen's build looking forward to the pics!

12-23-2011, 07:25 PM	#71
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: CeeTen's build Me too...I'd love to see some fresh pictures of the build! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

12-26-2011, 01:55 AM	#72
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: CeeTen's build Looks like a great build.....can't wait to see more pics __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

12-27-2011, 07:48 AM	#73
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: CeeTen's build Nice build! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

11-24-2012, 10:01 AM	#74
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Got to get motivated and finish this thing. Posted via Mobile Device

11-24-2012, 10:03 AM	#75
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