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Old 04-20-2013, 09:43 PM   #126
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Re: My new project 86 Silverado

moved my cab out of the carport, now can sand and prime the bottom over the next few days.
moved my frame back into the carport up on jackstands.
now i can stay out of the rain while i do the frame, and clean up frame parts.
will be redoing all the tie-rod ends now, and the installing the LCA's
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will be going flip kit, and 2.5" drop spindles in the front after may 1st.
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Old 04-20-2013, 09:51 PM   #127
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I am glad you said that about the tie rods. I need to go ahead and put all my new steering stuff on. Did you end up getting any drop springs or are you cutting yours down?
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Old 04-20-2013, 09:57 PM   #128
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i'm going with Mcgaughy's drop spindles, and flip kit. not going to cut any springs, don't want the ride to suck
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Old 04-20-2013, 11:22 PM   #129
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Sounds awesome man!!! Can't wait to see the pictures!!!
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Old 04-21-2013, 09:28 AM   #130
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since i have a 10 bolt that came with my truck, and a spare 12 bolt out of a Burb, I have been doing some reading...

it appears that a truck 10 bolt has a larger pinion than a truck 12 bolt, a car 12 bolt is stronger than a truck 12 bolt. so basically a truck 10 bolt is built stronger than a truck 12 bolt...will have to keep researching to see if it is worth the swap. if the truck 12 bolt is weaker, then i'll keep my 10


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That's what they say. I've read the debate a few times and can't pick a side anymore. When will your engine be done? Looking forward to the dyno pull.
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Old 04-21-2013, 09:45 AM   #131
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That's what they say. I've read the debate a few times and can't pick a side anymore. When will your engine be done? Looking forward to the dyno pull.
I'm going with my 10, if I bust it to pieces, i'll have the 12 as a backup plan

Joe@cmengines said 2-3 weeks for the engine...
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Old 04-21-2013, 06:27 PM   #132
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frame is up and ready to be put back together

stripped all the dash foam off the dash panel.... i think i'm going to sand it down, and paint it so it looks like part of a cockpit panel or something and leave all the bullet holes in it....

finally got to where I can pull out my doors/fenders/bed etc.
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Old 04-21-2013, 07:20 PM   #133
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start weldin all those holes up....lol. I think it would look cool.
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Old 04-21-2013, 10:01 PM   #134
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start weldin all those holes up....lol. I think it would look cool.
LOL that's the thing. I was thinking of leaving all the holes there. like it's a lightened cockpit panel hehehehe
plenty of places for switches and lights
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Old 04-21-2013, 10:08 PM   #135
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I for one would like to see that happen. I would prefer the holes filled if it were mine but its not. Either way I would like to see it finished out. That would probably be pretty cool.
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I for one would like to see that happen. I would prefer the holes filled if it were mine but its not. Either way I would like to see it finished out. That would probably be pretty cool.
guess i'll have to save up for a mig welder then LOL
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Old 04-21-2013, 10:29 PM   #137
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Seriously, I think you might be on to something there. That would have never crossed my mind. The metal is pretty thin isn't it. I would be worried about it warping. Still a great idea. Do it!
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Old 04-21-2013, 10:33 PM   #138
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Seriously, I think you might be on to something there. That would have never crossed my mind. The metal is pretty thin isn't it. I would be worried about it warping. Still a great idea. Do it!
i could weld some reinforcements underneath, it would stay rigid. i just thought it would be different. never seen one done like it before.
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It's going to look awesome with whatever you decide to do! maybe weld some of the holes up, and leave a few to put some lights or guages in maybe?
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hood - half done
10 60 grit DA disks and 2 80 grit DA disks later.... damn my hands are buzzing...
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Looking good bro!! Keep it up

It's one of the joys of sanding even when your done you still feel like your sanding
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epoxy primed bottom of cab...

stripped the hood to bare metal... epoxy primed
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Looks great! At this pace you will have it back together in no time.
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Looks great! At this pace you will have it back together in no time.
that damn hood was a pain, i need to get some 40 grit paper cause 60 just didn't cut it good enough.
i'll be glad to get the front/rear suspension done so i can hang this cab...
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stripped the fender, 10 60 grit DA disks.... no body filler found on the hood or the fender so far.
degreased, and will prime later today after a final 80 grit DA sand

damn i'm tired...
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Looking sharp man! You can do it, just think when it's all done you can sit back and admire your handy work and say DAMN I did a awesome job!!
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since i have a 10 bolt that came with my truck, and a spare 12 bolt out of a Burb, I have been doing some reading...

it appears that a truck 10 bolt has a larger pinion than a truck 12 bolt, a car 12 bolt is stronger than a truck 12 bolt. so basically a truck 10 bolt is built stronger than a truck 12 bolt...will have to keep researching to see if it is worth the swap. if the truck 12 bolt is weaker, then i'll keep my 10


anyone confirm this?
I'm no expert but I kept my 10 bolt (mainly b/c of cost) and put Richmond 3:73 gears in it. The guy that did my rebuild told me I was better off w/the 10 vs. the 12 b/c the truck 10 is stronger. He's been running a truck 10 bolt in his 81 Firebird drag car for years w/out any issues.
Nice build so far, keep at it. Can't wait to see how the dash is going to turn out.
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both fenders stripped to bare metal....
no body filler found!
right one has a few dings here/there...

will epoxy prime tomorrow after 80 grit and a wash
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Good Lord, you've removed some material haven't you? How big a compressor do you have? Looks great, tuned in for the progress.
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Good Lord, you've removed some material haven't you? How big a compressor do you have? Looks great, tuned in for the progress.
yeah man, but made the mistake of getting 60 grit DA paper--- took all day long , man I wish I would have had 40 grit

compressor is a porter cable 6hp 6.8 SCFM@90 psi 25 gallon tank - not a powerhouse but it will get the job done, i'll be spraying the whole truck with it too...
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