Project "Candy Apple"

[ultrahd4me]

I'm going to keep the billet grill but remove the emblem. I have new bumpers front and rear also. That's the same thing I used on my red 87.

[evan]

Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

I'm going to keep the billet grill but remove the emblem. I have new bumpers front and rear also. That's the same thing I used on my red 87.

Wow. The red 87 looks amazing too. Do you still have it?

By the way, I requested to follow you on Instagram.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

I'm going to keep the billet grill but remove the emblem. I have new bumpers front and rear also. That's the same thing I used on my red 87.

Man that looks nice!! But I love all the trucks you have done.

[Desert1957]

I like the 285 look on the rear tires, Can you tell me more about the final wheel offset? So the new spacer width will be ???.

Just curious what the fender/frame clearance is now with the new setup and did you have to roll the lip on the quarter panel.

Thanks....

[ultrahd4me]

I don't think the rear spacer is going to work, there's only about 3/4"-7/8" clearance between the outer bulge of the tire and the bed. I'm debating longer wheel studs and a 1/4"-3/8" spacer.

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

I don't the rear spacer is going to work, there's only about 3/4"-7/8" clearance between the outer bulge of the tire and the bed. I'm debating longer wheel studs and a 1/4"-3/8" spacer.

Ok, For me personally I would have more peace of mind with the longer stud setup. Are you still considering this for this build?

[ultrahd4me]

Started this weekend with plans of restoring the door panels and a full interior detail. Pulled the door panels then started the stripping and cleaning process. After 3 rounds of final cleaning the door panels were ready for restoration. 3 light coats of Bulldog, 4 light coats of SEM texture coat, and finally 5 coats of SEM napa red. New door panel trim, super nice OEM map pockets and arm rest complete this project.
I'm real pleased with the final look, but this is where the project started to spiral out of control. The seat and headliner are new, and the dash pad is nearly new, but after the door panel restoration everything else looked horrible. So next thing you know, seats are out, carpet pulled, door carpets removed, and an order placed for new parts. Definitely not what I planned, and way over budget now. But I hope it will be worth it in the end.

[ultrahd4me]

I don't know if this could help someone out, but I hate to put this stuff in the garbage. I believe the carpet and door carpets are OEM and would cleanup fairly well. I'll like to give it to a kid, or someone on a super tight budget for just the shipping cost. I'd like to see it get used if possible.

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

Started this weekend with plans of restoring the door panels and a full interior detail. Pulled the door panels then started the stripping and cleaning process. After 3 rounds of final cleaning the door panels were ready for restoration. 3 light coats of Bulldog, 4 light coats of SEM texture coat, and finally 5 coats of SEM napa red. New door panel trim, super nice OEM map pockets and arm rest complete this project.
I'm real pleased with the final look, but this is where the project started to spiral out of control. The seat and headliner are new, and the dash pad is nearly new, but after the door panel restoration everything else looked horrible. So next thing you know, seats are out, carpet pulled, door carpets removed, and an order placed for new parts. Definitely not what I planned, and way over budget now. But I hope it will be worth it in the end.

Is the door panel fabric around the handle refurbished or new?