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Project Overtime

With weather in the 60's today I decided it was time to get started on Project Overtime (named so cause the insane amount of hours I've worked this winter specifically for this build).
It started out after selling my last build which I really, really, really regret I wanted another SWB 4x4, 4-speed NP205.
I found this one which fit the bill, it's mix and match of years and parts but they all seemed to be in great shape (minus the PS door) so I pulled the trigger:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/593/nnku.jpg

A few weeks ago Tennessee experienced the coldest weather in my life time, -10, and the redneck i bought the truck from only put water in the engine soooooo blocked cracked. I found a '71 Monte Carlo 350 today, dad's taking it to work to put a steam jenny to it and clean it up so I got started with the tear down:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/856/kuh9.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/812/wof7.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/713/43yx.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/600/pdpb.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/607/8rye.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/203/3okn.jpg

I'm needing some advice, I need a single stage paint in this color:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/19/l27w.jpg

That's my previous build, that was $50 paint job'd and it turned out well but I want to own the truck forever.

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Originally Posted by tylervalo (Post 6503075)

I remember seeing the thread for the paint job on your previous truck! Ill be watching this one!

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Well i see the redneck took the time to make the engine look pretty then just sticks plain ol water in it..lol

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Got 1 fender sanded down:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/30/h8x5.JPG

I picked up Majic Gloss Black for the frame and core support today:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/401/n0g7.jpg

And I think I determined I'm gonna have it hauled to Macco for paint once I get the body work done and then stripped and primed. After reading about painting I don't think I can do it how I want with the means I have at hand. I plan to keep this truck forever so I'll pay a little more for a "professional" to shoot the truck.

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I'm in. Love what you did with the last truck, looking forward to version 2. I think Maaco is a good choice for a square driver.

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Thanks man!
I make a little more now and I'm willing to spend a little more for this build, I'm hoping I end up with a nice driver when it's all said and done.

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Always gotta love a short box chevy...I dig the cab roof lights too!

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I actually like them, I can see the ominous orange glow at night when I'm driving lol.

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We'll I wouldn't go with a Maaco. Heard bad things. JMO but I would search around

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Looking forward to seeing this progress.

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I did some research on here, this guy had a very good experience with maaco:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540806

I plan on doing all the body work myself, hopefully they can shoot a completely empty shell of a truck no problem. Especially a single color, non metallic paint.

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If anyone has or knows where I can get a set of doors (or just a passenger door) please let me know.

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New motor (and new engine stand) are in house:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/854/m5u2.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/30/ew8l.JPG

Not the cleanest motor I've ever seen but it runs, it'll server purpose until I can afford to build a big block.

Also I'm back to $50 paintjob for this truck, Maaco quoted me $625 until I told them I was bringing a stripped truck and it jumped to $1500 for the little bit of extra paint for the firewall and behind the cab >:( That blew my $1,000 paint budget away. Hopefully I can find a painter willing to do it on the side or something.

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I remember your old build thread i thought your $50 paint job came out looking pretty damn good.

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It does look good and it last a good while (everyone online says it looks crappy a year later but the only proof ever shown is from people who did it and it always seems to look just as good) but it's very time consuming to do it right. BUTTTT.....$150 for paint vs $1500 leaves me $1350 for new seats, carpet, bumpers, rhino liner, etc....

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Nice truck. I remember seeing it for sale a long time ago. My step dad owned it. It sucks the block cracked, are you still going to paint it purple? I have some pictures of the truck torn down when he was rebuilding it. i can post them if you want me to.

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REALLY?! That'd be awesome if you could post them.

The engine is coming together nicely, is gonna be as stock looking as I can get it; orange block, heads and intake:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/827/as2z.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/849/zrhs.jpg

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Just dropped $700 on a new OER Dash:
http://imageshack.us/a/img59/9390/photo2ad.jpg

And a set of these and the Procar brackets:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/812/f6ip.jpg

Procar suspension. I figured as rough as these truck ride lifted these will help the on-road performance too, and since the bench hardly reclines anyways I don't think I'll miss that feature.

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Made another large purchase from LMC this morning:
In Stock

Qty Part # Description Amt
1 38-6243 EXTERIOR TRUCK RUBBER KIT-5PC $129.95
1 30-2694-BL DOOR LOCK KNOB SET-BLACK $4.95
1 38-5412 DOOR HANDLE GASKET-LH $1.95
1 38-5413 DOOR HANDLE GASKET-RH $1.95
1 36-0690 DOOR LOCK SET-W/SQUARE KEYS $19.95
2 30-2381 DOOR CONDUIT W/RETAINER A/R $25.90
1 38-5982 DOOR GLASS RUN-LH 1 REQ $24.95
1 38-5983 DOOR GLASS RUN-RH 1 REQ $24.95
1 30-0192 BUMPER BOLT KIT-32PC A/R $19.95
5 30-0454 SCREW A/R $1.50
11 30-0815 ANCHOR NUT-NYLON A/R $10.45
6 31-0511 SCREW A/R $2.70
2 30-0942 ANCHOR NUT A/R $1.90
1 32-0096 RADIATOR OVERFLOW TANK 1 REQ $19.95
1 32-0108 CAP-OVERFLOW TANK 1 REQ $2.95
1 30-2380 SEAL-DOOR PANEL/VENT A/R $3.95
1 30-2350 GASKET-AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT $3.95
1 38-5834 EXTERIOR MIRROR-SS-LH $29.95
1 38-5827 EXT MIRROR-CONVEX GLASS-SS-RH $29.95
2 38-5811 EXTERIOR MIRROR GASKET $3.90
1 36-4209 DOME LIGHT LENS-CLEAR $6.95
1 36-4637 DOME LIGHT HOUSING 1 REQ $19.95
1 36-0205 LED BULB-DOME LIGHT-CLEAR $10.95
2 30-1830 GLOVE BOX BUMPER A/R $1.90
3 30-1840 BUMPER-FUEL DOOR A/R $8.85
1 30-2263 PEDAL PAD KIT-4PC-MT $16.95
1 30-1945 TRANSFER CASE SHIFT BOOT 1 REQ $19.95
1 38-2509-BL FRONT DOOR PANEL SET-BLACK $169.95
1 34-1590 FRAME SUPPORT KIT-2PC 1 REQ $69.95
1 34-3850 FRONT BRAKE CABLE $19.95
1 34-3880 REAR BRAKE CABLE-LH $19.95
1 34-3881 REAR BRAKE CABLE-RH $19.95
2 34-3130 GROMMET A/R $7.90
1 34-3801 BRAKE CABLE CONNECTOR $2.95
1 30-0845 NUT A/R $0.65
1 34-3804 EQUALIZER-BRAKE CABLE $4.95
1 30-3525 BATTERY HOLD DOWN-ADJUSTABLE $3.95
1 36-4094 WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR $39.95
1 36-4096 WASHER JAR CAP 1 REQ $3.95
1 36-4071 HOSE-WASHER/VACUUM $4.95
2 30-1365 RETAINER-WASHER HOSE $13.90
1 30-1362 CONNECTOR-"Y" $1.95
1 36-4075 WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE-4 FEET $2.95
1 36-4460 FRNT SIDEMARKER LAMP-LH-W/TRIM $12.95
1 36-4461 FRNT SIDEMARKER LAMP-RHW/TRIM $12.95
1 36-4288 TAIL LIGHT KIT-LH W/TRIM $22.95
1 36-4289 TAIL LIGHT KIT-RH W/TRIM $22.95
2 30-1820 BUMPER-DOOR/FINGER GUARD A/R $3.90
1 38-6074 VENT GLASS SEAL-LH $19.95
1 38-6075 VENT GLASS SEAL-RH $19.95
1 38-2572-BL ARMREST SET-REPRO BLACK $49.95
2 38-6548 WINDOW HANDLE 2 REQ $11.90
1 36-4385 HEADLIGHT BEZEL-CHRM/DK GRY-RH $29.95
2 31-0780 CLIP-DOOR/WINDOW HANDLE A/R $0.70
2 38-6546 ESCUTCHEON-DOOR/WINDOW A/R $3.90
1 38-5968 DOOR WINDOW SEAL-OUTER-LH $19.95
1 38-5969 DOOR WINDOW SEAL-OUTER-RH $19.95
12 30-0467 SCREW-BLACK A/R $4.80
3 29-0366 BOLT A/R $1.80
3 29-0515 U-NUT A/R $1.95

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Old motor out, time to hit the firewall and frame with wire wheels.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/819/2f4q.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/546/jhmw.jpg

On a down note, I got rearended last night:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/541/xi9j.jpg

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Subscribed!

Every Maaco is different. THe only way to nkow if yours is good or not is to actually stop in a few times over the course of about 3 weeks and check how the cars are turning out, and how fast they are moving. If you have two in your town, do that for both of them and pick the better one. Each maaco has different owners, different body guys, and different painters.

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Ok i got some pictures of the truck, ill post more later when i get a chance. Enjoy.