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As Mike stated, the fenders, doors, hood, and front valance, are new old stock gm parts, so they fit perfectly! :metal:

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Finished cleaning up the rest of the little stuff I found on the cab, resealed all the seams, and since I had a bunch of work on the roof, and a a few spots I sanded through, I just shot another full coat of epoxy, when it flashes off I'll hit it with some surfacer.

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Shot a couple coats of 2k primer, and a little blue on the inside of the cab. Looks good, I really like the color! It's a little early in the project to be spraying color, but it's a good boost to the motivation! :metal:

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That looks great Jayson!!! I need to catch up!

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You can try and catch up Sir, but you need the wheels that I have to paint for the one your working on, I will sabotage your plans too stay ahead!!:smoke::lol:

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Lookin' good in the hood!

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Love that blue!

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Thanks Karl! Jayson is doing a great job. That blue is the factory coded color.

Jayson and I have a surprise to announce here in a day or two. Hint, we're mixing up my two builds!!!!!!! ????????

Mike

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I finished sanding the cab last night, and couldn't help but shooting some paint on it. Should have some clear on it in another couple hours.:metal:

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Clear is on! I'm trying out SPI universal clear coat on this truck, and so far it is awesome! I got a few specks of dirt in it, but it will sand and buff beautifully. :5150:

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Did I mention that I love my new paint gun!:lol:

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That looks amazing. Love the subtle two-tone.

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Jayson is doing some smoke'n hot work on my Dad's 79 GMC. CHANGE TO THE PLAN: The other night while I was traveling to Fargo, ND from Des Moines, IA late at night Jayson and I were talking about this project and my 78' build (Addiction). During the conversation, it was decided to take all the original parts (350/350, rear end with drum brakes) and put Dad's 79 GMC back to stock, except of course for the drop and that it's about 14/6" inches shorter. Will maintain the rally wheels, 8's in the back and 7's up front with white walls all the way around (Jayson didn't know that part, he's asleep right now). Matter of fact, I just ordered the tires last night. So, I've temporarily put a halt on the 78 while I work on gathering all the parts that are needed to put this 79 back to "ALMOST" all stock.

This also means that all the LS/4L603, fuel system, cooling system, disc brakes in the rear etc will go into the 78 after we make the swap in a few weeks.

I can't say enough about what great work Jayson has done and what a joy he is to work with!!!

I love my blast cabinet, it sure comes in handy!!!!!

Thanks Mike

Here you go, what I've been doing the last couple days in support of the main effort, Dads79GMC:

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Truck is coming along nicely! What are your plans for re-wiring it? hint...hint lol

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Are you offering to sponsor it and give me the wiring? Hahaha!

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If you happen to have a 6.2 LS and 4L80E that you’d like to give me as a sponsor for my ‘80 Monte project we can talk! lol

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Nope!

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Gonna close out the day! Was able to blast and prime brackets for the 350 since it's kind of an emergency now to get that and the trans done and transported to MN along with the rear end. I will call the rear end a wrap!! Can't forget fluids though!! Also put in new seals all around the rear housing.

Mike

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What are you using to blast all the little parts?

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Aluminum Oxide on these pieces. Have also used this stuff as well. I purchased both at Tractor Supply Company. Mike

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Are you using that in a cabinet or have something else? I wouldn't mind finding something inexpensive to do some clean up of some parts. Seems like I'm always spending forever cleaning up stuff with a white wheel and grinder.

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I have a cabinet, Love it!

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Wow! Very nice job Jayson!

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Excellent choice for paint! Looks great!

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Can’t wait to see it totally painted with trim. Thanks Mike