86 Silverado Father and Son project - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mcbassin · 01-17-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

Very cool, cheap project for an up-and-coming gearhead

Thanks,
He drove it yesterday after we picked up a radiator from board member. (Thanks John!).
He loves the truck and we are going to be starting body work on it soon.

bjcaldwe · 01-23-2010, 06:06 PM

Looks good, I may need to reference this thread in the future.

mcbassin · 01-23-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

Looks good, I may need to reference this thread in the future.

Thanks! no problem, I would be glad to assist if I can, if you can find a donor that is still in tact it makes easier in my opinion. It is a pretty straight forward swap.

We hope to move on to body work pretty quick on this.

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-17-2010, 09:08 PM

nice cheap build love it

mcbassin · 03-20-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

nice cheap build love it

Thanks! We are getting ready to start pouring some cash into it. we replaced the hood and fender (Thanks Joe231!) then started on the body work. We got the drivers side done and moved on to the tailgate. Next we'll do the pass. side bed and keep moving around the truck. We are also looking to buy some new wheels and tires. Here are some pics:

cableguy0 · 03-20-2010, 12:48 PM

Looking pretty good. When your done with that come do mine.

*highperf4x4* · 03-25-2010, 11:31 PM

I've seen that hood and fender some where before.....................

Was it on a burb?

mcbassin · 03-25-2010, 11:43 PM

Joe's Burb as a matter of fact.

*highperf4x4* · 03-26-2010, 12:16 AM

I must be psychic!

scotts62 · 04-18-2010, 12:47 PM

Have any time to work on it lately?

joe231 · 04-18-2010, 12:57 PM

Looking good!
what wheels are you gonna run?

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Have any time to work on it lately?

Yes, I have been working on it a little here and there. Trying to prep for paint (pics below) It's slow going but progress is progress.

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Originally Posted by joe231

Looking good!
what wheels are you gonna run?

Not sure what wheels we are going to run, we have been trying to find a good deal on some used low miles...but that's not working. He likes the torq thrust, coys, boss and on and on. It's just a matter of scraping up the cash and pulling the trigger. Not too big of a hurry until we get the new shine on.

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 08:02 PM

Update with pics:

Tough dent on the top R/h side of the bed:

Decided to use an old school dent puller:

welded up the holes

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 08:03 PM

More:

Mudded

primered:

scotts62 · 04-18-2010, 08:06 PM

Cool, looks good!!

*highperf4x4* · 04-18-2010, 09:00 PM

Looks pretty good Mike!

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Cool, looks good!!

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Looks pretty good Mike!

Thanks guys!

rfmaster · 04-19-2010, 12:36 AM

Very nice work Mike - I can do engines and electronics, but body work was never my forte.

//RF

mcbassin · 04-19-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rfmaster

Very nice work Mike - I can do engines and electronics, but body work was never my forte.

//RF

Thanks RF! I don't claim to be an expert by any stretch, just hope to get it presentable enough that it doesn't look like crap. Hope the kid (who is helping sanding) is proud to drive it to school.

cableguy0 · 04-19-2010, 08:41 AM

Looks good. You should come do mine next. I have the same problem as rf. I have 0 patience for body work. My biggest problem is trying to get things absolutely perfect and they never will be.

mcbassin · 04-19-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

Looks good. You should come do mine next. I have the same problem as rf. I have 0 patience for body work. My biggest problem is trying to get things absolutely perfect and they never will be.

Yep Cableguy, at some point you just have to realize close is good enough for a daily driver. Now, if it for show well you'll just have to get someone else.
I really prefer to just change the panel with a new one or a nice used one rather than do body work. You can't always do that so here we are beating out dents and floating mud. Hope to get back on it today or tomorrow.

rfmaster · 04-19-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks RF! I don't claim to be an expert by any stretch, just hope to get it presentable enough that it doesn't look like crap. Hope the kid (who is helping sanding) is proud to drive it to school.

Mike

I think, without a doubt, he will be proud to drive it - teaching a young man to be proud of his effort and hard work is a rare find now days. I maybe out of line, and bit old fashion by saying that one must learn to be proud of his efforts as we live in instant gratification society where money makes the difference. Well, surprise, it does not - as hard work still counts.

As for body work - I think I will try my hand at it on my next project. More tools and supplies (hopefully, XYL does not mind). Keep us updated - love to see your progress photos.

//RF

bjcaldwe · 04-19-2010, 10:51 AM

Looking good. Nice progress.

*highperf4x4* · 04-19-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks RF! I don't claim to be an expert by any stretch, just hope to get it presentable enough that it doesn't look like crap. Hope the kid (who is helping sanding) is proud to drive it to school.

Are you kidding? He'll be showboating as soon as he hits the parking lot!

joe231 · 04-19-2010, 10:19 PM

Very nice work Mike!!
I've been looking for some decent used 20's for awhile.....no luck for me either

01-23-2010, 06:06 PM	#102
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03-17-2010, 09:08 PM	#104
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03-20-2010, 12:48 PM	#106
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looking pretty good. When your done with that come do mine. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-25-2010, 11:31 PM	#107
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03-25-2010, 11:43 PM	#108
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Joe's Burb as a matter of fact. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-26-2010, 12:16 AM	#109
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? I must be psychic!

04-18-2010, 12:47 PM	#110
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04-18-2010, 12:57 PM	#111
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looking good! what wheels are you gonna run? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-18-2010, 08:02 PM	#113
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Update with pics: Tough dent on the top R/h side of the bed: Decided to use an old school dent puller: welded up the holes __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 04-18-2010 at 08:07 PM.

04-18-2010, 08:03 PM	#114
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? More: Mudded primered: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-18-2010, 08:06 PM	#115
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04-18-2010, 09:00 PM	#116
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looks pretty good Mike!

04-19-2010, 12:36 AM	#118
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Very nice work Mike - I can do engines and electronics, but body work was never my forte. //RF __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

04-19-2010, 08:41 AM	#120
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looks good. You should come do mine next. I have the same problem as rf. I have 0 patience for body work. My biggest problem is trying to get things absolutely perfect and they never will be. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-19-2010, 10:51 AM	#123
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looking good. Nice progress. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched



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