looks like your moving at a good pace... one ?, what about the back sides of the fenders... are you thinking of the same exterior black, or like a undercoating (like under the cab?)

I would recommend undercoating on the backside of the fenders. I was going to pressure wash them and clean them up and spray a rust preventer and then spray body schultz under them again. This will help protect when a rock slings out of one of your tires from putting an "outy" dent in the fenders.

Just had delivered some new killer sanding blocks too that will come in handy with these fenders. The longest one I bought was 36'' long. I spent 300.00 on a set of them. Can't wait to use them on these long surfaced fenders that are rounded. They really do not have a flat spot on them.

how bout it carlos, any headway???

Yep, finishing stripping the fenders. They should be done by tomorrow evening and then epoxy prime. The hood will be next and then the bodywork will start on the rig. Nothing done this weekend and I had to go to San Antonio. Grandmother in ICU. She is 83 yrs old and not doing well. Will post some more pics tomorrow. Working on 3 at once and when time permits I try to squeeze in time for the wifes.

....Working on 3 at once and when time permits I try to squeeze in time for the wifes.
Uhhhh.... plural, as in more than one?? :crazy: :lol:

Uhhhh.... plural, as in more than one?? :crazy: :lol:Must be Deer Park, Utah...

Nope, Deer Park Texas and yes 4 if you really want to get picky!! I have a couple more in the hold too. Doing a 2wd Blazer soon and then who knows what next.

Nope, Deer Park Texas and yes 4 if you really want to get picky!! I have a couple more in the hold too. Doing a 2wd Blazer soon and then who knows what next.


Hmm...;)

Yes Killer,
Did not know if it was okay to do celebrity name dropping yet on your project.

I ain't one to gossip so you ain't heard nothing from me!:lol:

We need an update, carlos!

Here are some updated pics. Nothing much, just the hood and fender that was stripped to metal too. One fender was trash after stripping a gallon of bondo out of it. Going to start welding up all of the holes first then start body repairs on this one too.

ahh...that looks nice. Now we're gettin somewhere. Thanks for the update!

How about these pics of what is getting painted here today. It is our new 2008 dually wrecker. We have 3 more coming in too. This one is going to be customized to show up a local shop in the area. What do you think. I will post pics when it is done for you guys. My buddy Jason Barnett with Barnett Pinstriping is laying out the flames.

I say the man has talent! That really is sweet!!!

This one is going to be customized to show up a local shop in the area.

:lol:

I will post pics of it tomorrow clearcoated and colored.

Did you tell Jason we were going to be working on my **** together?

Jason is very sharp...He is also a great guy. We all used to have VW's and run around together...

No not yet Hyde. We were busy catching up on old stuff. The wrecker is cleared, now sand the truck again, have Jason come in and outline the flames and letter the doors and bury it all in clear again and then buff. Here are some pics of the flames for you!

Looks great!

Good enough for a wrecker anyways.

U finishing up some of the others...When I get in I got one day on the drivers side and then fab the supports and body off time...Engine and tranny are going to the farm and the new stuff is getting fitted and off to powder they go...

68 short step:

I may have missed some of the items that you have covered in this very well done post, but I have some questions. First, I understand that you used aluminum paint; but what paint did you use on the motor and tranny? (rattle can or mix from a paint supplier?) Second, how did those headers work out for clearance? I am looking for headers to fit the LS-1 that I have for my 68 project. I was considering the S&P headers. Third, where did the air intake setup come from; did you make it or is it a factory setup that you have adapted? (If you made it, where did you get the tubing?) Can you eleborate on the steam vent on the water pump? Where did you take the line after connecting to the pump? I am trying to figure out all of what I need for the LS-1 to make it good. I already have a "Be-Cool Radiator fitted for a LS series motor. I haven't even started thinking about a fuel tank--looks like the Fuel Cell Guy did you right.

The truck that I have has had a lot of work done on the suspension and the body smoothed, then they stopped on it over 10 years ago. The cab is chopped 3" and the bed is smoothed. I am updating the front suspension with tubular A-arms from CCP and the rear is already a coil-over setup from Pete and Jakes.

68 short step:

, I understand that you used aluminum paint; but what paint did you use on the motor and tranny? (rattle can or mix from a paint supplier?) Second, how did those headers work out for clearance? I am looking for headers to fit the LS-1 that I have for my 68 project. I was considering the S&P headers. Third, where did the air intake setup come from; did you make it or is it a factory setup that you have adapted? (If you made it, where did you get the tubing?) Can you eleborate on the steam vent on the water pump? Where did you take the line after connecting to the pump? I am trying to figure out all of what I need for the LS-1 to make it good. I already have a "Be-Cool Radiator fitted for a LS series motor. I haven't even started thinking about a fuel tank--looks like the Fuel Cell Guy did you right.

1) rattle can PN 1615 high temp aluminum
2) pg.5 of this thread post #105
3)kennedy off road, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2006-GMC-SIERRA-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-KIT-4-8L-5-3L-6-0L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ011QQitemZ320134631397QQtcZphoto
after connecting it to the pump, it goes to the steam tube thats connected to the heads..
also a big help is ls1tech.com, "conversion and hybrids" forum

Thanks for the reply on the other items. As one looks at your build it creates so many other questions, are you open for more? What type of header flange did you use for connecting your pipes to the headers and where are they available at? Also, what brand of rotors did you put on the front spindles?
As you can see, I have along way to go yet.

exhaust clamps are called "v-band clamps" they are a 1 bolt design that DONT leak...summit sells them in diffrent sizes, i used the 3" ones...
brand of rotors i dont know, what ever brand CPP uses on there complete disc brake kits..

Thanks a whole bunch

Looking deeper into your forum and it just draws you in further. Excellent work and good discussions on your work.

The Pacesetter headers that you used, were they the ones that is listed as the "Quick Trip" RACE units (without the A.I.R. or EGR). My LS-1 is out of a 2000 Firebird and this should work well with it. I did not see any hookups on your tubes, with the exception of the O2 bungs. Does anyone have Fuel Cell Guy's E-mail?

yes its the race style ones...
fuelcellguy@juno.com

Working on your hood tonight Don

Ok Don here is the good fender of the two that I could save. Welded up all of the holes that you wanted. No turning back now! Naw, nothing a drill bit can't reverse.

Oh I almost forgot, my new computer friend "Paris". Found her last Saturday at the shop. She just wondered in and we "connected"! I don't even like cats but she will not leave my side now.

You have a new friend "Paris" with a "cat"? Does she let you play with her cat?;)

I wish it was the "other" Paris.

Meowwww!!!!:)

Thats Hot

I wish it was the "other" Paris.

DANG, I JUST REALIZED THAT PARIS IS THE CAT, RIGHT?:confused:

Yes

updates????

was bodyworking your hood, fender, and rear fenders tonight, camera is at work. Got the heck out of there tonight and left my briefcase. Will post pics for you tomorrow night when I get home!! The rear fenders are a job. I think they either got beat up with a sack of golf balls or one of those famous Dallas hail storms! LOL!

mabey a tulsa oklahoma hail storm... bout 4 years ago it dropped 10 inches of hail in 1 hour near the no. tulsa owasso area..so there may be some truth to that theory..

I know everyone has seen pics of bodywork but these are just to update my customer.

And future customer! I was waitin on these all day and you came through! I knew you wouldn't let us down.:metal:

More progress tonight, looks like I will get home earlier today. Not too much to deliver today at work.

Carlos show us some:bling:

:agree:

and we dont mean youre new teeth

Get to work Los....

Carlos....we know your busy but ya gotta give us the low down...let us have it...we need updates! We're having picture withdrawls!:no: :whine: :fb:

:gi:

are your wheels 20x10 5.25bs and 18x8.5 4.5 bs??

i dont remember the backspacing i went with, ill have to measure it again... but the wheels IIRC are 20x8.5 and 18x8

Will update you with pics soon to keep all of the blood hungry voyeurs in check!!

Will update you with pics soon to keep all of the blood hungry voyeurs in check!!

any pics???

:gi::fb:

anybody seen carlos....anybody?:but::whine:

No sorry ....Is he the one who built killer?

no im the one who built killer up.....carlos 72cstc5 is the person who is suspose to be painting this truck.....

I must be going crazy?

Me too?

Is killer found then? Or is this a new start?

umm...guys this has nothing 2 do with killer...short step is lookin for carlos the painter that's supposed to be paintin his truck....on a side note short step did build killer

uh oh...another case of a painter gone south :(

i hear this happen all too much. someone drops their truck off at the paint booth jail and they don't get it out for anywhere from 6 months to several years :(

good luck, bud.

So whens the last time you heard from him Don?

Didn't he just post about another Randomhero472 truck? I could be wrong...But I thought he was working on that truck too. Get in contact with randomhero472, his truck is now in the 4 sale section. :(
Shawn

Heard anything from Carlos yet Don?

Heard anything from Carlos yet Don?

Paint jail.

I must see how this turns out.

ok here is the deal.... carlos was getting busy on the truck when i brought it to him back in june... he was in the process of moving shops (getting his own business going), so work slowed... and for the past 2 mounths there has been almosst no communication....this concered me, so i went to pick the truck up... got there and 3 guys were hard at it working on the cab....after telling carlos my problem im haveing (communication and trust) he and the co-owner of the shop re-assureed me that this truck will be done to the quality im expecting the first of the year... and i believe them, so far carlos is back to his old self and emailing me progress pics and is communicating very well.. ill get some progress pics up...

ok here is the deal.... carlos was getting busy on the truck when i brought it to him back in june... he was in the process of moving shops (getting his own business going), so work slowed... and for the past 2 mounths there has been almosst no communication....this concered me, so i went to pick the truck up... got there and 3 guys were hard at it working on the cab....after telling carlos my problem im haveing (communication and trust) he and the co-owner of the shop re-assureed me that this truck will be done to the quality im expecting the first of the year... and i believe them, so far carlos is back to his old self and emailing me progress pics and is communicating very well.. ill get some progress pics up...



ok don it's been 3 days where r the progress pics:hm::fb::lol:

here is the bed, spot welds getting smoothed... and it primered...
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and here is some progress pics of the cab..
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Looking good. I really like how the bed is truning out. That smooth tailgate it great!!