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BaggedC10 · 06-01-2004, 11:16 PM

Here's a few pictures of my truck under construction.

SanitysBane · 06-01-2004, 11:22 PM

very nice, looks like its off to a great start! good luck!

*1FaastC10* · 06-01-2004, 11:27 PM

my appreciation for lowered trucks is coming back.... guess i need to hurry up and get my K30 done so i can start on a new project.

BaggedC10 · 06-01-2004, 11:38 PM

Why can't I see Jeremy's post?

SanitysBane · 06-01-2004, 11:39 PM

i can't see jermy's ether, i've been having problems latly of not being able to see peoples post,

79BIG10 · 06-01-2004, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Why can't I see Jeremy's post?

That's what I was thinking. It said last post by him but not coming up.

bigblock73 · 06-01-2004, 11:44 PM

Looking excellent my friend! Is that your new cab in the background, or the old one?

*1FaastC10* · 06-02-2004, 12:22 AM

how about now?

**N2TRUX** · 06-02-2004, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Why can't I see Jeremy's post?

I have a funny feeling I know why. All his posts are gone....

BaggedC10 · 06-02-2004, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Looking excellent my friend! Is that your new cab in the background, or the old one?

New and old.

That is the cab from my 1986 C10 which will be going on the 87' chassis.

ocbaud · 06-02-2004, 02:13 AM

looking good

whats with the tiny brakes though

78' Silverado · 06-02-2004, 01:49 PM

Lookin good man!!!

PHOENIX · 06-02-2004, 02:31 PM

lookin real good, big project you got going there.
Keep it up......

I love the way clean bare metal looks.
Are you going to clean all the frame and paint it?

BaggedC10 · 06-02-2004, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocbaud

whats with the tiny brakes though

Factory style 87' rotors and original calipers.

A SSBC upggrade at all four corners is on the list.

BaggedC10 · 06-02-2004, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

I love the way clean bare metal looks.
Are you going to clean all the frame and paint it?

Me too.

I plan to sand the entire frame (Down to bare metal) and paint it Chassis Black. However, I'm thinking of having it sand blasted and PC'ed now.

PHOENIX · 06-02-2004, 08:56 PM

When ever I need to strip down to bare metal I put a wire brush wheel from a bench top grinder on my regular hand held grinder. Make sure you wear face protection, the wires fly off sometimes. It works perfect for stripping paint, grease, grime, rust, etc. It works real fast and doesnt cause damage to the metal in any way.
The reason I use the wire brush from a bench top grinder is because they have the wires facing outward. The regular wire brushed for hand held grinders is shaped like a cup and points all in the same direction. I find it easier to use the edge of the wires as they go around to strip it down. You can cover more area faster.

BaggedC10 · 06-02-2004, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, man. I'll give that a try.

**N2TRUX** · 06-02-2004, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

....Make sure you wear face protection, the wires fly off sometimes. ....

How about a full face shield, long sleeves and gloves too. I can asure you those wires do come off of there at a speed that will pierce skin.

Another safety suggestion is to tuck your shirt in. If you wear your shirt loose, it could get sucked into the grinder, roll your shirt in a knot, and start working on removing your chest hairs. Not that "I" have ever done anything stupid like that....twice

Your project is looking good ...

SanitysBane · 06-02-2004, 10:44 PM

thats what i always use, it goes by crazy fast, and they do sell grinder heads like that, ist just a little harder to find, the cuped ones are only good for the inside of pipes, in my opion

PHOENIX · 06-02-2004, 11:48 PM

I have had a grinder get caught in my shirt once. Wasnt cool at all. I escaped without injury just a ripped up shirt and a busted grinder. The grinder after ripping my shirt jumped out of my hand and landed on the concrete just right and crack the case where the wire goes in. I couldnt find the smaller wire wheels for hand held grinders at lowes, home depot, or sears thats why I started using the bench top ones. You can find them just about anywhere, but you have to look for them buy the bench top grinder stuff they are not by the regular grinding wheels. It gets a little hot in the garage so I rarely wear long sleeves even when welding. But when using these wire wheels I always wear a full face shield and gloves.

Any chance we can get some more pictures of that rear end setup?

Are you going to smooth that firewall while everything is apart?
I love the look of a smoothed firewall.

Russell · 06-02-2004, 11:58 PM

hehe, you guys arn't the only one to have a grinder attack you... My incident didn't even rip my hoodie, lol :P I guess I got lucky...

Those little wires flying off are a real bugger though, those things can go in pretty incredibly deep...

SanitysBane · 06-03-2004, 12:01 AM

at work, there was a guy using one and a wire came out...he is now blind in one eye, ALWAYS use eye protection when using a grinder

bagged81 · 06-03-2004, 07:08 AM

All I see is a lot of work ahead of you, lol. So far so good though.

BaggedC10 · 06-03-2004, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

Any chance we can get some more pictures of that rear end setup?

Are you going to smooth that firewall while everything is apart?
I love the look of a smoothed firewall.

I plan to "clean up" the firewall and relocate a few things.

06-01-2004, 11:16 PM	#1
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Since you guys' said it was OK..... Here's a few pictures of my truck under construction. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

06-01-2004, 11:22 PM	#2
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	very nice, looks like its off to a great start! good luck! __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-01-2004, 11:38 PM	#4
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Why can't I see Jeremy's post? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

06-01-2004, 11:39 PM	#5
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i can't see jermy's ether, i've been having problems latly of not being able to see peoples post, __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-01-2004, 11:44 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Looking excellent my friend! Is that your new cab in the background, or the old one? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-01-2004, 11:27 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	my appreciation for lowered trucks is coming back.... guess i need to hurry up and get my K30 done so i can start on a new project.

06-02-2004, 12:22 AM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	how about now?

06-02-2004, 02:13 AM	#11
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	looking good whats with the tiny brakes though Last edited by ocbaud; 06-02-2004 at 10:59 AM.

06-02-2004, 01:49 PM	#12
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Lookin good man!!! __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

06-02-2004, 02:31 PM	#13
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	lookin real good, big project you got going there. Keep it up...... I love the way clean bare metal looks. Are you going to clean all the frame and paint it? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-02-2004, 08:56 PM	#16
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	When ever I need to strip down to bare metal I put a wire brush wheel from a bench top grinder on my regular hand held grinder. Make sure you wear face protection, the wires fly off sometimes. It works perfect for stripping paint, grease, grime, rust, etc. It works real fast and doesnt cause damage to the metal in any way. The reason I use the wire brush from a bench top grinder is because they have the wires facing outward. The regular wire brushed for hand held grinders is shaped like a cup and points all in the same direction. I find it easier to use the edge of the wires as they go around to strip it down. You can cover more area faster. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 06-02-2004 at 09:14 PM.

06-02-2004, 10:28 PM	#17
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Thanks for the suggestion, man. I'll give that a try. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

06-02-2004, 10:44 PM	#19
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	thats what i always use, it goes by crazy fast, and they do sell grinder heads like that, ist just a little harder to find, the cuped ones are only good for the inside of pipes, in my opion __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-02-2004, 11:48 PM	#20
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I have had a grinder get caught in my shirt once. Wasnt cool at all. I escaped without injury just a ripped up shirt and a busted grinder. The grinder after ripping my shirt jumped out of my hand and landed on the concrete just right and crack the case where the wire goes in. I couldnt find the smaller wire wheels for hand held grinders at lowes, home depot, or sears thats why I started using the bench top ones. You can find them just about anywhere, but you have to look for them buy the bench top grinder stuff they are not by the regular grinding wheels. It gets a little hot in the garage so I rarely wear long sleeves even when welding. But when using these wire wheels I always wear a full face shield and gloves. Any chance we can get some more pictures of that rear end setup? Are you going to smooth that firewall while everything is apart? I love the look of a smoothed firewall. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-02-2004, 11:58 PM	#21
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	hehe, you guys arn't the only one to have a grinder attack you... My incident didn't even rip my hoodie, lol :P I guess I got lucky... Those little wires flying off are a real bugger though, those things can go in pretty incredibly deep... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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06-03-2004, 12:01 AM	#22
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	at work, there was a guy using one and a wire came out...he is now blind in one eye, ALWAYS use eye protection when using a grinder __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-03-2004, 07:08 AM	#23
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	All I see is a lot of work ahead of you, lol. So far so good though. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

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