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**rustytruck50** · 02-18-2017, 04:50 PM

No doubt...some things are better left to the guys with the better tools & mad fabricating skills

**N2TRUX** · 02-19-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

No doubt...some things are better left to the guys with the better tools & mad fabricating skills

I wish I had room for a,shear, metals brake, bead roller, etc. Unfortunately I don't, but I know someone that does, and the skills to use them. Mike Losh has really been a valuable resource for this build.

**N2TRUX** · 02-19-2017, 09:07 AM

Yesterday Chris and I were thrashing out the details. He worked on wrapping up the headlight harness extension and hiding all his wires. Very tedious work and his skills were tested since GM wire isn't easy to solder. He used weather tight connectors and marine grade shrink tube to ensure everything connection was permanent.

I worked on the interior trim and seat belts in the cab. I had previously dyed everything but had left a few pieces out till final installment.

**N2TRUX** · 02-19-2017, 09:18 AM

After lunch we worked on the @slosh_tubz Mild Tubz install again. With all the components mocked up we marked and cut the fender. Im not a big fan of cutting up sheet metal but this wI'll be worth it for the additional clearance gained.
With the cut made, and edges dressed nicely I masked the opening then sprayed inside with undercoating. This might not be necessary, but it made me feel better that no raw metal was left exposed.
We drilled all the holes and mocked up one last time. This was a big struggle till we figured out a system. The other side should go much faster.
Note the difference in size? No more rubbing on the liners.

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2017, 11:05 AM

Yesterday was a blur of activity in my shop. My buddys Jared Pharis and Waylon Tucker from Hicks St. Auto rolled in and unloaded the Rupes polishing system. They go started on making Scarlets paint smooth again.

The original painter had told me they gave her a light cut and buff fresh out of the booth, but the paint and cured and shrunk back. Jared and Waylon tag teamed the finish with a 3 step system. Waylon cut the clear flat with tedious block sanding, and Jared worked the Rubes orbital polisher with 3 levels of compound.

It took an entire day, but she went from blotchy skin to velvety smooth with a mirror finish. Thanks to Jared and Waylon for making her skin glow again

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2017, 11:23 AM

While they worked their magic on the paint Chris and I worked in installing the Slosh Tubz Mild Tubz. Now that we had a feel for what it takes, the passenger side install went a bit smoother. Once again, I made the cut then dressed the sharp edges. I masked around the opening and sprayed inside with undercoating. It may not be necessary, but I feel better that there are no exposed surfaces to rust.

We did encounter a bit of trouble trying to get the bolt holes to match up. Even though we used the stock tubs to mark the holes they took a bit of finessing to fit. Once we worked through that, the tubs fell in place. I was concerned that the stock A/C lines would no longer clear, but a bit of tweaking and they all hooked up.

RodsGreen10 · 02-20-2017, 09:52 PM

Man you need to change those hose clamps. Truck looks way to clean for those. Get heat shrink hose clamps put the finished looked on them. And those cuts and inner fenders look like mine. Install was farily easy. I'm like you bit a fan of cutting but the end result will be worth it.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Man you need to change those hose clamps. Truck looks way to clean for those. Get heat shrink hose clamps put the finished looked on them. And those cuts and inner fenders look like mine. Install was farily easy. I'm like you bit a fan of cutting but the end result will be worth it.

Rod I have never used the shrink clamps. I like the look, but haven't tried them yet. I will have check them out.

Low Elco · 02-21-2017, 08:39 AM

Coming along great! How many more days?

aggie91 · 02-21-2017, 12:44 PM

Not to derail your train here or stop you from getting ready for LST, but Have you had to get anymore of that Krylon CoverMaxx paint from Walmart recently? I was in my local Walmart where I had gotten it in the past to get an extra can or two to have on had while finishing up mine. They no longer had ANY CoverMaxx paint...It was still Krylon, but something different....I think it was called ColorMaster.

**N2TRUX** · 02-22-2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Coming along great! How many more days?

Not enough. I roll out Friday morning.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Not to derail your train here or stop you from getting ready for LST, but Have you had to get anymore of that Krylon CoverMaxx paint from Walmart recently? I was in my local Walmart where I had gotten it in the past to get an extra can or two to have on had while finishing up mine. They no longer had ANY CoverMaxx paint...It was still Krylon, but something different....I think it was called ColorMaster.

I know they have changed the display around and made Color Maxx more prominent. Last time I went in the had the bonus size cans on sale so I bought 8.

Low Elco · 02-22-2017, 03:58 PM

Tiny bores! Good motor, just no power.

LT7A · 02-23-2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Tiny bores! Good motor, just no power.

Yes, that is the common perception. My 2.5 hour drive home from the purchase had me intrigued enough to gather more information. I have spent most of my time behind a 350 and some time behind a 454 in these trucks so I admit to being surprised.

mcbassin · 02-24-2017, 12:36 AM

Are you ready Ken? I hope to check your truck out tomorrow or the next day.

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2017, 08:45 AM

We made it!
It took some dusk to dawn thrashing but Scarlett made it to her place of prominence at @lonestarthrowdown in the @americanracing booth.
It would not have been possible with out an all night push and the help of many great friends, family, and vendors support.
Thanks to @n2billet and Chris @grimdelicateantelope for pushing it through in the final hours.
Thanks to my #relaxedatmosphere brother @_jason_cox and Jared from @hicks_st for invaluable assistance as well.
Come see her shine today at @lonestarthrowdown wearing her latest in #classictruck fashion wear by
@americanracing
@slosh_tubz @precisionreplacementparts
@wamrods
@silentcoat
@brotherstrucks
@texpinstriper_johnnyc
@hicks_st

RodsGreen10 · 02-25-2017, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

We made it!
It took some dusk to dawn thrashing but Scarlett made it to her place of prominence at @lonestarthrowdown in the @americanracing booth.
It would not have been possible with out an all night push and the help of many great friends, family, and vendors support.
Thanks to @n2billet and Chris @grimdelicateantelope for pushing it through in the final hours.
Thanks to my #relaxedatmosphere brother @_jason_cox and Jared from @hicks_st for invaluable assistance as well.
Come see her shine today at @lonestarthrowdown wearing her latest in #classictruck fashion wear by
@americanracing
@slosh_tubz @precisionreplacementparts
@wamrods
@silentcoat
@brotherstrucks
@texpinstriper_johnnyc
@hicks_st

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

SKT · 02-25-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

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X2 - truck certainly looks great!!

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UKNOWME · 02-25-2017, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

You should be there too Rod

**rustytruck50** · 02-25-2017, 12:34 PM

Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!!

SCOTI · 02-27-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!!

I'm not a fan of painting the core support & inner wheel tubs body color but it did look very nicely done. It turned out very nice!

**N2TRUX** · 02-27-2017, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm not a fan of painting the core support & inner wheel tubs body color but it did look very nicely done. It turned out very nice!

Scot I had originally planned to just paint the top of the firewall and satin black everything else. We managed to get the firewall cleaned up better than expected, and it just grew from there.

LT7A · 02-25-2017, 09:27 PM

Glad you made it. Looks like the weather's cooperative. Hope you're having a good time. Truck looks great. Those wheels shoot well from the 3/4 perspective on the truck. The spokes have dimension that stands out much more than typical.

**TKCR** · 02-25-2017, 10:06 PM

Oh!!! Scarlet looks just stunning!! You guys did great. Enjoy the show, wish I could be there in person.

**N2TRUX** · 02-27-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKT

.X2 - truck certainly looks great!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

You should be there too Rod

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT7A

Glad you made it. Looks like the weather's cooperative. Hope you're having a good time. Truck looks great. Those wheels shoot well from the 3/4 perspective on the truck. The spokes have dimension that stands out much more than typical.

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Oh!!! Scarlet looks just stunning!! You guys did great. Enjoy the show, wish I could be there in person.

Thank you so much for all the kind words. I will do a complete update soon.

JWall · 02-27-2017, 11:03 AM

Truck turned out great just as I expected!

Well done!

02-18-2017, 04:50 PM	#1
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" No doubt...some things are better left to the guys with the better tools & mad fabricating skills __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

02-19-2017, 09:07 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Yesterday Chris and I were thrashing out the details. He worked on wrapping up the headlight harness extension and hiding all his wires. Very tedious work and his skills were tested since GM wire isn't easy to solder. He used weather tight connectors and marine grade shrink tube to ensure everything connection was permanent. I worked on the interior trim and seat belts in the cab. I had previously dyed everything but had left a few pieces out till final installment. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-20-2017 at 11:14 AM.

02-19-2017, 09:18 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" After lunch we worked on the @slosh_tubz Mild Tubz install again. With all the components mocked up we marked and cut the fender. Im not a big fan of cutting up sheet metal but this wI'll be worth it for the additional clearance gained. With the cut made, and edges dressed nicely I masked the opening then sprayed inside with undercoating. This might not be necessary, but it made me feel better that no raw metal was left exposed. We drilled all the holes and mocked up one last time. This was a big struggle till we figured out a system. The other side should go much faster. Note the difference in size? No more rubbing on the liners. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-20-2017 at 11:15 AM.

02-20-2017, 11:05 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Yesterday was a blur of activity in my shop. My buddys Jared Pharis and Waylon Tucker from Hicks St. Auto rolled in and unloaded the Rupes polishing system. They go started on making Scarlets paint smooth again. The original painter had told me they gave her a light cut and buff fresh out of the booth, but the paint and cured and shrunk back. Jared and Waylon tag teamed the finish with a 3 step system. Waylon cut the clear flat with tedious block sanding, and Jared worked the Rubes orbital polisher with 3 levels of compound. It took an entire day, but she went from blotchy skin to velvety smooth with a mirror finish. Thanks to Jared and Waylon for making her skin glow again Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-20-2017 at 11:17 AM.

02-20-2017, 11:23 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" While they worked their magic on the paint Chris and I worked in installing the Slosh Tubz Mild Tubz. Now that we had a feel for what it takes, the passenger side install went a bit smoother. Once again, I made the cut then dressed the sharp edges. I masked around the opening and sprayed inside with undercoating. It may not be necessary, but I feel better that there are no exposed surfaces to rust. We did encounter a bit of trouble trying to get the bolt holes to match up. Even though we used the stock tubs to mark the holes they took a bit of finessing to fit. Once we worked through that, the tubs fell in place. I was concerned that the stock A/C lines would no longer clear, but a bit of tweaking and they all hooked up. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-20-2017 at 11:37 AM.

02-20-2017, 09:52 PM	#7
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Man you need to change those hose clamps. Truck looks way to clean for those. Get heat shrink hose clamps put the finished looked on them. And those cuts and inner fenders look like mine. Install was farily easy. I'm like you bit a fan of cutting but the end result will be worth it. __________________ Follow me on Instagram @rodsgreen10 Hit my YouTube page up http://www.youtube.com/c/RodsGreen10

02-21-2017, 08:39 AM	#9
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Coming along great! How many more days? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-21-2017, 12:44 PM	#10
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Not to derail your train here or stop you from getting ready for LST, but Have you had to get anymore of that Krylon CoverMaxx paint from Walmart recently? I was in my local Walmart where I had gotten it in the past to get an extra can or two to have on had while finishing up mine. They no longer had ANY CoverMaxx paint...It was still Krylon, but something different....I think it was called ColorMaster. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-22-2017, 03:58 PM	#12
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Tiny bores! Good motor, just no power. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-24-2017, 12:36 AM	#14
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Are you ready Ken? I hope to check your truck out tomorrow or the next day. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-25-2017, 08:45 AM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" We made it! It took some dusk to dawn thrashing but Scarlett made it to her place of prominence at @lonestarthrowdown in the @americanracing booth. It would not have been possible with out an all night push and the help of many great friends, family, and vendors support. Thanks to @n2billet and Chris @grimdelicateantelope for pushing it through in the final hours. Thanks to my #relaxedatmosphere brother @_jason_cox and Jared from @hicks_st for invaluable assistance as well. Come see her shine today at @lonestarthrowdown wearing her latest in #classictruck fashion wear by @americanracing @slosh_tubz @precisionreplacementparts @wamrods @silentcoat @brotherstrucks @texpinstriper_johnnyc @hicks_st Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-25-2017, 12:34 PM	#19
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

02-25-2017, 09:27 PM	#22
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,528	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Glad you made it. Looks like the weather's cooperative. Hope you're having a good time. Truck looks great. Those wheels shoot well from the 3/4 perspective on the truck. The spokes have dimension that stands out much more than typical.

02-25-2017, 10:06 PM	#23
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,868	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Oh!!! Scarlet looks just stunning!! You guys did great. Enjoy the show, wish I could be there in person. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-27-2017, 11:03 AM	#25
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Truck turned out great just as I expected! Well done! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB



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