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Hi everyone, ive been reading this site for a while and finally have figured out how to post a thread.... just have to pay the man, haha. My truck is almost out of the paint shop but I took pictures along the way. here ya go, thanks for looking. Roy

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Anyone got any info on how to post pics?

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thanks lolife, im not too good with computers

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The pics are from feb. I have never done any bodywork before, mainly mechanical side of things. My bodyman has let me learn some stuff. I disassembled the truck and did lots of stripping/cleaning and painting small parts

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more pics

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pics

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more.....

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The motor is a ZZ4 and a 700r4. I am using cpp dropped spindles and stock front springs, 3 inch drop rears, new shocks and larger sway bars. I am also gonna use a cpp trailing arm cross member to run the exhaust tucked up inside the frame rails

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cleaning up the chassis

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cleaning up the chassis

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Back to the body. Got the cab, fenders and hood in primer

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lookin good man !

i am possibly close to finally picking one of these trucks up myself, i can't wait to dig in into it.

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Nice work

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beg is getting squared away

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Got the cab, doors, fenders and hood painted. Not quited hugger orange but close.....But I really like the way 2 tones look.

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Looks great. How long did it spend in paint prison?

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wow.....coming along great...looks awesome

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WOW looks amazing

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Wow... that is an amazing truck, nice work!

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Wait a mintute, that truck is completely missing what I thought was a factory option. RUST! ;) Wow that truck is nice! Love it! And the Chevelle too!

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Very nice! I love the orange and white

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I was looking for that too??? what's up with that? Great looking truck before you started and it's going to be Awesome when complete! Keep the pics coming:chevy:

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Hugger CST, thanks man. I appreicate it. I read your thread before I signed up and loved it. Im sure you have heard it before, but the gas filler is an awesome idea. I wish i was still at that point and would have tried to do something similar. Your truck looks sweet

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Thanks guys, all the complements are appreciated.

Ctrow, its been in paint for about 4 months or so. Has moved along pretty quickly....i cant complain.

As for rust it did have its fair share, kickpanels, front/rear window, driver door and on the firewall behind the passenger side hood hinge. its all been replaced and as a bonus I was able to learn a few things about rust repair and bodywork along the way. :metal:

Here's some more pics of the frame after about a week of action with a wire wheel attached to a drill and scotch brite pads. Dont remember if I said it in earlier posts but i rebuild the front end and added disc brakes while it was torn apart. Also replaced the carrier bearing and serviced the tranny.