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Bchain · 02-21-2016, 10:43 PM

Got the wife to help me remove the cab (again) on valentine's day. We use the engine crane jig one more time and got it moved over to the cab dolly. You get pretty good at doing this after about the 5th time.

With the cab on the dolly we left for a couple day vacation. Managed to get some hi build primer laid down for a final round of blocking on Friday, then proceeded to block for about 15 hours this weekend. Had to fix a few low spots and re-primer, still need to lay one more coat of hi build on the roof and hopefully it will all scratch out evenly.

I have been getting overspray on the new undercoating, I can't figure out how to mask off the underside. I figure I can spray a little black over the top and get it to look ok before it goes back on the frame.

The place is a mess, I've found that the best way to clean it up is open both garage doors and fire up the leaf blower.

**Corts60** · 02-22-2016, 12:53 AM

Very sweet project! It'll be exciting to see it in top coat.

MTCK · 02-22-2016, 02:23 AM

For mufflers I think I'm going to try a 3.5" magnaflow. Reviews say no drone. I'll let you know if I get to that point before you.

Bchain · 02-22-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Very sweet project! It'll be exciting to see it in top coat.

You and me both. Geez this is slow. Paint and wait. Paint and wait. Wish I had a force-dry heated booth. Should get top coat inside the cab this weekend.

Bchain · 02-22-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

For mufflers I think I'm going to try a 3.5" magnaflow. Reviews say no drone. I'll let you know if I get to that point before you.

Awesome, thanks for the advice. Didn't want to just stick flowmaster 40s on it (the default choice).

Off to youtube...

Low Elco · 02-24-2016, 01:51 PM

Great thread, enjoying a lot! Sounds like you're on track with the body and paint, that's about what I did. Good luck going forward, it's gonna be nice!

Odaroloc · 02-24-2016, 08:13 PM

Awesome build! Love it all! Makes me want to get back out and tear my 71,77, and 78 apart lol

02-21-2016, 10:43 PM	#76
Bchain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wa Posts: 97	Re: Heirloom - 73 C10 Cheyenne Got the wife to help me remove the cab (again) on valentine's day. We use the engine crane jig one more time and got it moved over to the cab dolly. You get pretty good at doing this after about the 5th time. With the cab on the dolly we left for a couple day vacation. Managed to get some hi build primer laid down for a final round of blocking on Friday, then proceeded to block for about 15 hours this weekend. Had to fix a few low spots and re-primer, still need to lay one more coat of hi build on the roof and hopefully it will all scratch out evenly. I have been getting overspray on the new undercoating, I can't figure out how to mask off the underside. I figure I can spray a little black over the top and get it to look ok before it goes back on the frame. The place is a mess, I've found that the best way to clean it up is open both garage doors and fire up the leaf blower. Attached Images

02-22-2016, 12:53 AM	#77
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: Heirloom - 73 C10 Cheyenne Very sweet project! It'll be exciting to see it in top coat. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

02-22-2016, 02:23 AM	#78
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: Heirloom - 73 C10 Cheyenne For mufflers I think I'm going to try a 3.5" magnaflow. Reviews say no drone. I'll let you know if I get to that point before you. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

02-24-2016, 01:51 PM	#81
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Heirloom - 73 C10 Cheyenne Great thread, enjoying a lot! Sounds like you're on track with the body and paint, that's about what I did. Good luck going forward, it's gonna be nice! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-24-2016, 08:13 PM	#82
Odaroloc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 168	Re: Heirloom - 73 C10 Cheyenne Awesome build! Love it all! Makes me want to get back out and tear my 71,77, and 78 apart lol __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 2wd "Sadiee" Caddy 472/TH400 Project "Sadiee" 1969 Chevy C/10 Build "Maisie" Thread coming soon



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