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ChevyDude · 10-27-2004, 07:16 PM

Well today was fun...Got the Drivers side put back together. I'm loving it but still have lots of cleaning and work on the passenger side. What do you think??? All that muck...ya I'll have to clean it up before I do the other side, lol!!!

*rage'nrat638* · 10-27-2004, 07:21 PM

look's great my brother.......

Harold Shepard · 10-27-2004, 07:22 PM

Gotta love the hammer tone... I am detailing the truck I am currently doing with Hammer tone - black and silver - think I'm going to do the frame in the Black however. Harold

dylan1970 · 10-27-2004, 07:33 PM

Wow man... that looks really really good.

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2004, 07:50 PM

That looks awesome! That black shock stands out like a sore thumb though. You need to find a color for it too....

Spoof · 10-27-2004, 07:55 PM

That looks great...but I don't think your control arm bushings are centered properly. Take them out and try again.
PSYCHE!
It's nice to see your going to use the OEM tie rods.

Now that I see your frame I remember your truck from when you posted pics after it was powder coated. How you got it all back together and still looking good is beyond me. I scratched the hell out of my frame and control arms during my bushing overhaul. Pretty satisfying though, when finished that is.

ChevyDude · 10-27-2004, 08:18 PM

Control arms aren't centered...LOL....I measured and measured....believe me they are centered...but that was a good one. My frame isn't powdercoated. It is Rustoleum Rattle Hammered Silver. OEM tie rods will be used after blasting and paint. As for the black shocks...They are staying as there is going to be a few things that are black. Thanks guys!!!

68w/sbc406 · 10-27-2004, 10:13 PM

not too fond of all of the different colors, but i respect the work, i just cleaned up front disc componets to, its a dirty job. looks clean

incoma · 10-27-2004, 10:57 PM

I like the mix/match of colors. I went all satin black on this truck, but my next one's going to be a bit more imaginative.

Brainchild · 10-27-2004, 11:26 PM

I think it looks great.I'd prolly laz out and spray it all black

That aluminum paint is one of my favorites,looks great IMO.

Dave Reed · 10-27-2004, 11:58 PM

Hammerite aka hammered paint, love that stuff. Too bad those pics don't do it justice.

ChevyDude · 10-28-2004, 10:16 AM

Thanks Guys! I did not get to choose the color of the drop coils...they came powdercoated blue from Summit. I really like the way it looks and am ready to dive into the other side.

Joe67 · 10-28-2004, 10:47 AM

Very Nice

sactoC10 · 10-28-2004, 10:49 AM

Hey, post a pic of your cleaning tools (brushes, scrapers, etc...). And BTW, what, are you on vacation or something? Where are you finding the time!!!

ChevyDude · 10-28-2004, 10:58 AM

I'm 46 yrs old...owned my own Tile installation biz for the last 20 years and am inbetween jobs. So I have a few weeks off to mess with my Truck. Next job starts 11/5/04. Cleaning tools....ok....I'll get the camera out.

Hunter · 10-28-2004, 04:07 PM

Dude! That is just about the most spotless install del mundo! You got a way nice lookin' truck, and its only getting better! Good job! H.

ChevyDude · 10-28-2004, 04:32 PM

Thanks Hunter! Here is a pic of what it looked like before paint and driver side lowered front and back. I could'nt resist putting the wheel on and letting it down. I'm working on the other side now. GEEEezzzzee my garage is a mess!!!

ChevyDude · 10-29-2004, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoof

It's nice to see your going to use the OEM tie rods.

Well everyone needs a little push evrey once in a while so with Spoof's comments I just ordered new tie rods inner and outer for both sides, sleeves, and an idler arm. oh I'm having fun now!!! LOL!!!

Deuce · 10-29-2004, 11:53 AM

Congrats!! That looks AWSOME!! To bad the don't make clear wheels!!

ChevyDude · 10-29-2004, 04:22 PM

Clear wheels??? Who needs those when I have remote control air jacks, lug nuts and a swing away wheel, lol. When I park I hit the button the the jacks go down the lugs nuts back themselves off and the wheel automatically swings out to show the details.....ya right...have another beer, dude...LOL!!

10-27-2004, 07:16 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Pics of "A" arms, Drop Spindals,Coils,Capilar...,Done!!! Well today was fun...Got the Drivers side put back together. I'm loving it but still have lots of cleaning and work on the passenger side. What do you think??? All that muck...ya I'll have to clean it up before I do the other side, lol!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

10-27-2004, 07:55 PM	#6
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	That looks great...but I don't think your control arm bushings are centered properly. Take them out and try again. PSYCHE! It's nice to see your going to use the OEM tie rods. Now that I see your frame I remember your truck from when you posted pics after it was powder coated. How you got it all back together and still looking good is beyond me. I scratched the hell out of my frame and control arms during my bushing overhaul. Pretty satisfying though, when finished that is. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB Last edited by Spoof; 10-27-2004 at 07:58 PM.

10-27-2004, 08:18 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Control arms aren't centered...LOL....I measured and measured....believe me they are centered...but that was a good one. My frame isn't powdercoated. It is Rustoleum Rattle Hammered Silver. OEM tie rods will be used after blasting and paint. As for the black shocks...They are staying as there is going to be a few things that are black. Thanks guys!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

10-27-2004, 10:13 PM	#8
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	not too fond of all of the different colors, but i respect the work, i just cleaned up front disc componets to, its a dirty job. looks clean __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-27-2004, 11:26 PM	#10
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I think it looks great.I'd prolly laz out and spray it all black That aluminum paint is one of my favorites,looks great IMO. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-27-2004, 07:21 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	look's great my brother.......

10-27-2004, 07:22 PM	#3
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	Gotta love the hammer tone... I am detailing the truck I am currently doing with Hammer tone - black and silver - think I'm going to do the frame in the Black however. Harold

10-27-2004, 07:33 PM	#4
dylan1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Owen Sound, Ont. Canada Posts: 79	Wow man... that looks really really good.

10-27-2004, 07:50 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	That looks awesome! That black shock stands out like a sore thumb though. You need to find a color for it too....

10-27-2004, 10:57 PM	#9
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	I like the mix/match of colors. I went all satin black on this truck, but my next one's going to be a bit more imaginative.

10-27-2004, 11:58 PM	#11
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Hammerite aka hammered paint, love that stuff. Too bad those pics don't do it justice.

10-28-2004, 10:16 AM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Thanks Guys! I did not get to choose the color of the drop coils...they came powdercoated blue from Summit. I really like the way it looks and am ready to dive into the other side. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

10-28-2004, 10:47 AM	#13
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Very Nice __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-28-2004, 10:49 AM	#14
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Hey, post a pic of your cleaning tools (brushes, scrapers, etc...). And BTW, what, are you on vacation or something? Where are you finding the time!!! __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

10-28-2004, 10:58 AM	#15
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I'm 46 yrs old...owned my own Tile installation biz for the last 20 years and am inbetween jobs. So I have a few weeks off to mess with my Truck. Next job starts 11/5/04. Cleaning tools....ok....I'll get the camera out. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4



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10-28-2004, 04:07 PM	#16
Hunter Lovin' Arizona Since 1961 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camp Verde, Arizona Posts: 173	Dude! That is just about the most spotless install del mundo! You got a way nice lookin' truck, and its only getting better! Good job! H. __________________ "Religion is like a toothbrush: Everybody should have one, but I don't want yours" - Will Rogers

10-28-2004, 04:32 PM	#17
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Thanks Hunter! Here is a pic of what it looked like before paint and driver side lowered front and back. I could'nt resist putting the wheel on and letting it down. I'm working on the other side now. GEEEezzzzee my garage is a mess!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

10-29-2004, 11:53 AM	#19
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Congrats!! That looks AWSOME!! To bad the don't make clear wheels!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

10-29-2004, 04:22 PM	#20
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Clear wheels??? Who needs those when I have remote control air jacks, lug nuts and a swing away wheel, lol. When I park I hit the button the the jacks go down the lugs nuts back themselves off and the wheel automatically swings out to show the details.....ya right...have another beer, dude...LOL!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

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