Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Well I had to try it out right!!

Shot three coats of Primer on the firewall.

Here's the pics

those pics are two coats

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Sorry i did not get any pics of the firewall with three coats primer, These pics are with two coats.

The Third coat was a heavy one.

I must have been in a hurry to get some color on it.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Here are a few pics with two coats of color.

There is a #144 in the trans tunnel, must have been a factory thing.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

I think that these were the pics with three coats of color

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Those pics dont look as good as it does in person, the pictures do not show the depth or the shine that you get when viewed in person.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Looks great!

.......But I think she'll be mad when she realizes not only did you buy the gun....but also that you used all of the aluminum foil :haha:

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Arrr!!! Foiled Again!!!!

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

you think she is mad about the gun....wait till she goes looking for her aluminum foil !! you are DEAD !!!.....but it was worth it firewall looks great !!

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Thanks Guys,

It looks much better than it did, Like new even, I am VERY Happy with the way it turned out.

Well maybe the wife wont be so mad about the foil if i offer to paint her finger & toe nails.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

That would be the worlds fastest nail job :lol: Might take a while to wrap her in foil though, you better buy some more !

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Nice build, how much did this paint gun set you back?

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Just kidding about the paint gun, my wife doesn't care. although, I could paint her some thicker eye lashes, maybe some thicker eye brows, maybe a unibrow, ok now she may be a little pist about the uni-brow comment.

The gun was $100.00, It is not a Cadillac/high end gun, but is considerably better than harbor freight, it has a very nice (finer) adjustment, the finer adjustment makes it easy to paint with out getting any runs. It is a much finer spray than you would get out of a rattle can.

Cover fit on & came off well, a nice gun for the price.

It was also easy to take apart & clean.

The paint i was using is a very easy to use & spray on, it makes the amature look like a professional.

It is a three part enamel with a hardner

First thing i said after i finished was, "Wow!! Did i do that!!.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

i am impressed , the firewall looks perfect !

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Don't look at me, the spray gun and the paint is fool proof.

It did come out very nice.:)

I think the Sata spray guns are $250.00+ to $400.00+, I did not want to spend that kind of many, since i dont paint very often.

The one i got, the europro is actually considered a high end, in a few of the sites i went into.

But not as good as the really good ones, like the sata that you can have for a lifetime, and use often, painting everyday with it.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Thanks 67cheby,

OK today i checked on my Powder paint guy,
He hasn't started yet.

But he said that they were going to start on my stuff today, hopefully.

But ECE is going to ship the last of my order. Got the UPS Tracking No.

And My Transmission is being held locally (they called to confirm delivery) until Monday when they will deliver it to my house.

NICE!!!!!!!
NICE!!!!!!!
NICE!!!!!!!

I have scheduled my time this weekend, (If i am feeling better) to clean the rest of the Frame, and Paint it. I hope it will come out as good as the firewall.

I still have to order a Distributor, Coil, Water Pump, Long or short I dont know.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

I received a package yesterday.

A Large package on a pallet, it was a,

700R4 Transmission & Converter:chevy:

Today i am supposed to receive my last shipment from ECE.

I hope I will receive my Parts back from the Powder painter this week.

I still need to paint my Frame, I have been giving the firewall a few days to cure.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

I received my last shipment from ECE.

It had in the box, the engine to frame V8 mounting towers.
LED Tail Lights
Power steering brackets

I Also received my Wheels Yesterday.

All I need now is to get a call from the painter letting me know that my parts are ready, then i will be ready to start going back together.

Once i get that Frame finished/Painted

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

WHAT !! you cant tell us all that without PICS !!

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

I will take some pics but my camera knows that it is about 25 degrees out so It wanted to wait till it warmed up to at least 30 degrees out.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Just mean, my new beautiful wheels you guy's can't see, haha.:lol:

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

It warmed up a little, to 40 degrees.

Here Is a picture of the trans.

and a Picture of the Wheels & wheel cap,

I also included a shot of the Sanderson Headers they are ceramic coated

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

hmmmm....invisible trans and wheels !!

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

just about to say that! i think he got the hover conversion from back to the future.... and he doesnt need the transmission if he has a flux compacitor LOL

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

OH YA...now that is more like it !! WOW ,looks great

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thats nice.........

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Yea I like the wheels,

You can see the reflection of the wood ceiling in one of the spokes on the wheel

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Did not do very much today.

Cleaned the front half of the frame some more.

Just when you think It's pretty good, It aint.

Cleaned and de-greased the frame some moe today. No-body wants to see a pic on that.

Looks like I will be on frame clean up for another day or two, until I can get it clean enough for paint.

I also replaced the Fuel Line coming off the bottom of the Cab/Gas Tank, to the ridged line that rides inside the frame to the engine.

That Old fuel line was very soft. I had about 5 gallons left in the tank, and I did not get any on my face or eye or accidentally drink any fuel, or end up wearing a few gallons.

This was a good day

It went smooth, Nice.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

heres one i was doing that today myself no high jack seem like we r on the same schedule u got more newer part$ looks great just thought id throw in the frame pic for laughs hope u dont mind been following your progress
jz :mm:

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Hey Zicc1835,

Frame looks good are you also using the KBS coating?

I will show some pics while I am doing the 4 part process on the Frame.

I am hoping that I will be able to start the painting process tomorrow, but I need to make sure that the frame is extremely clean, so that it will accept the paint.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

no I dont know what i am using yet was leaning towards the POR my frame only looks good cause it was wet in that picture i picked this up in Long Island PO said was a Texas truck lots of pitting on frame and i already replaced inner and outer rockers cab corner and kick panel repairs ....i wanted it cause of the 402 700r4 and cheyenne package tilt tack speed buzzer ...air

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I have used POR-15 on a couple of other projects (2ea. Porsche 914's) it worked, i used it on the floor panels.

I have another 914, hopefully soon to get a 350 h.p. Chevy 350ci V8, and a 5sd manual trans, mid engine, and all up weight is 2200-lbs w/ V8 installed.

Our trucks weigh 3400-lbs.

TRUCK 3400lbs. / 350h.p. = 9.71 LBS per Horsepower
(under 10 Lbs. per H.P. is good)

71' 914 PORSCHE 2200lbs. / 350h.p. = 6.28 LBS per Horsepower, 350h.p.@ 5300rpm & 415 lb per ft torque @3700rpm, 4 wheel disc brakes stock, uses Regular Gas Mid engine for balance (Insurance not too bad)
(6 LBS per H.P. MUCH BETTER)

2012 Z06 Corvette 505 H.P. 427c.i. engine, Weight 3200lbs Premium gas Only, 3200Lbs / 505H.P. = 6.33 Lbs per H.P. Oh Yea $75K (Insurance is terrible $$$$$)

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Nice progress! keep it up, wheels look super nice! you're working way too fast and making me look bad.:lol: seriously though, great work man. You'll be done in no time.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

From the pics below you can see the white chalky look on the frame, this part of the etching process, and rust protection, The next two processes add the color (Satin Black)

I am still waiting for a 60 degree day to paint the frame.

I also need a 60 degree day to get the Heater Core Fiberglass Cover painted Black

I was checking the mounting of the Brake Booster.

Here are a couple of pics.

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Looking good!

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I will have to take a picture tomorrow.

Today, I cut a 2ea. 4.00" hole's in the drive shaft cross member, then welded in a 4.00 diameter x .125wall thickness tubing, into the hole for support.

This will be my exhaust route for my lowered truck.

I decided to get this taken care of first, then paint my frame tomorrow.

Temp should be about 60 degrees and low moisture tomorrow.

A good day to paint. Hopefully.

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It's tomorrow,

Here's a picture

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Started painting the frame

The Frame looks much better and this is only 1st coat of #3, Like new even.

I still have another coat of #3 and two coats of #4

Here are a few pictures

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

Here is a shot of the steering BEFORE.

and a shot of a couple of NEW Arms

Re: 67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans
 

looking very nice !

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