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ChevyDude · 08-28-2007, 12:59 PM

A little more progress. With the frame now shortened, I had to soak the diff rear end U bolts in PB Blaster to get them to break free. Removed the rear end and front of trailing arms...now to break the springs free from the trailing arms....and then the frame and trailing arms are off to the SANDBLASTER!

I've got to re-build/convert the rear diff to 5 lug axels and I do have a Glock kit ready to go....so it may be that OverKill gets the rear disc kit before Lil' Red!

glock35ipsc · 08-28-2007, 01:13 PM

Whew, now I got a head rush!

72BlckButy · 08-28-2007, 01:19 PM

ColoradoK5 · 08-28-2007, 01:58 PM

sweet! that project is coming along good! How are the welding skills coming?

ChevyDude · 09-04-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

sweet! that project is coming along good! How are the welding skills coming?

Gonna be just fine. It's all about wire speed and the correct amps...practice practice practice. I will get this melting metal stuff, the Miller 180 is going to play a big part...very nice machine!

Frame is completely stripped ready for the sandblaster. Just ordered ECE 2.5" drop spindles and 2" drop springs for the 71' front that I found in Colorado Springs...which will bolt up nicely to the sandblasted frame!

ColoradoK5 · 09-04-2007, 12:09 PM

Sounds like that welder is going to get a lot of use!

Can't wait to see that frame all painted and bolted back together!! Keep up the good work!

glock35ipsc · 09-05-2007, 09:59 AM

Sandblasting the frame, drop spindles, AND lowering springs??????

Now that's just overkill!

ChevyDude · 09-05-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Sandblasting the frame, drop spindles, AND lowering springs??????

Now that's just overkill!

Yeah yeah yeah....and it will continue......I am talking with some one about a very nice 383 and a Tremec 5 speed, which I know will fit nicely into the OverKill guide lines! LOL! Waiting on my ECE stuff to arrive!!!

http://www.classicchevy5speed.com/GM...it-Select.aspx

glock35ipsc · 09-05-2007, 01:28 PM

Now that will be awesome!

powell72 · 09-05-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

I am talking with some one about a very nice 383 and a Tremec 5 speed

Now this is getting interesting....Can't wait for an update.:happy:

Lemield · 09-07-2007, 10:49 AM

I like my 383 in my CST....it's pretty mild but it has nice torque...kinda like a big block only different.

ChevyDude · 09-14-2007, 10:25 AM

Cool Larry!!! I have had a 383 in two of my other trucks and very much liked them. I built the first one back when I lived in CA.

So with help from the big brown truck, ECE came though again! Arriving yesterday was some beautiful 2.5" drop spindles, 2" drop front springs and new control arm upper and lower bump stops. All new MOOG ball joints are already here and ready to go. Final paint on the front end parts and assembly to follow. Got's to order those drilled and slotted rotors soon.
Another piece of the puzzle for OverKill!

X-Member is in Rust Bullet paint as it is shown, final "color" coat coming soon.

Lemield · 09-14-2007, 11:14 AM

Sweet!

ChevyDude · 09-15-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemield

Sweet!

Ohhhhh Yeah!!!!

Made an appointment for the frame to go to the sandblasters this coming Tues the 18th. Then for some color to the frame!!! And start the re-assembly!!! How the heck does Chip do all this in one week???? Unlimited $ and unlimited help...I guess???

Got my front crossmember back and A arms and all the goodies from the "color" man. I asked him to do up something wild on the silvery black tones. Here's what he came up with....asked him what color it was..he told me..."Blackened Silver Train Twice Twisted Gun Metal Gray, (what a name..he's soo full of sheet) specially mixed for OverKill"... I said OK. I like it! Photographing this color is very difficult to show the color as it actually is.

The purpleish color on the lower pic is the reflection of my Burgandy CO Avs tee shirt,....I think??? lol!

Can't wait to get the frame back from sandblasting and get it all colored up in this stuff!

glock35ipsc · 09-15-2007, 10:22 PM

Hmmm, I like it!

ChevyDude · 09-17-2007, 03:20 PM

Upper A arms and new MOOG ball joints ready for re-assembly. Drop spindles in color, too.

Frizzle Fry · 09-17-2007, 04:04 PM

Very nice! It's gonna ride better than new when you're done with it!

ChevyDude · 09-19-2007, 05:02 PM

Thanks Frizzle...should ride very nice! Frame went to sandblasters yesterday, Tuesday 9-18-07!!!

I know my approach to doing a frame off is a little different than others, most do the black frame... I like to do things just slightly "off the norm"....so my frame will be this Blackened Silver Train and the components will be Chevy orange...not too much orange...but just a select few items...springs, disc calipers, tie rods, sway bars. My little OverKill touch. Here is a glimpse of what the two colors look like together:

Pressed in new MOOG ball joints this morning.

ColoradoK5 · 09-19-2007, 05:37 PM

Those two colors look good together! can't wait to see your frame all put together!

bad6772 · 09-19-2007, 05:43 PM

looks good chevy dude real good

Lemield · 09-20-2007, 03:49 PM

WOW! That's even cooler than Lil Red's underside!

And hers is Sweet!!!!!

ChevyDude · 09-20-2007, 04:10 PM

Thanks guys! Larry you gotta see this color combo in person...pics really don't do it justice....I'm drooling already. Can't wait the get the frame back from the sandblaster and painted up in this Blackened Silver Train!

Stoney · 09-20-2007, 05:32 PM

What is Blacked Silver Train? Were do you get it? Looks Killer

glock35ipsc · 09-20-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoney

Looks Killer

Killer? Looks like a lot of Overkill to me!

ChevyDude · 09-21-2007, 02:39 PM

LOL! Atomic Glock at it again!!!!!

Blackened Silver Train...was mixed up for me by a crazy painter buddy of mine...Probably smoked way to much hash oil in the 70's! But it does look sweet...have to admit.

71' Disc Front as it looked when I found it...and then...all clean and new.
Upper and Lower A arms bolted back the the crossmember.....Now gimme back my frame Mr. Sandblaster!!! LOL!

08-28-2007, 12:59 PM	#101
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill A little more progress. With the frame now shortened, I had to soak the diff rear end U bolts in PB Blaster to get them to break free. Removed the rear end and front of trailing arms...now to break the springs free from the trailing arms....and then the frame and trailing arms are off to the SANDBLASTER! I've got to re-build/convert the rear diff to 5 lug axels and I do have a Glock kit ready to go....so it may be that OverKill gets the rear disc kit before Lil' Red! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-28-2007, 01:13 PM	#102
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Project OverKill Whew, now I got a head rush! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-28-2007, 01:19 PM	#103
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project OverKill __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-28-2007, 01:58 PM	#104
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Project OverKill sweet! that project is coming along good! How are the welding skills coming?

09-04-2007, 12:09 PM	#106
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Project OverKill Sounds like that welder is going to get a lot of use! Can't wait to see that frame all painted and bolted back together!! Keep up the good work!

09-05-2007, 09:59 AM	#107
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Project OverKill Sandblasting the frame, drop spindles, AND lowering springs?????? Now that's just overkill! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-05-2007, 01:28 PM	#109
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Project OverKill Now that will be awesome! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-07-2007, 10:49 AM	#111
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Project OverKill I like my 383 in my CST....it's pretty mild but it has nice torque...kinda like a big block only different. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

09-14-2007, 10:25 AM	#112
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Cool Larry!!! I have had a 383 in two of my other trucks and very much liked them. I built the first one back when I lived in CA. So with help from the big brown truck, ECE came though again! Arriving yesterday was some beautiful 2.5" drop spindles, 2" drop front springs and new control arm upper and lower bump stops. All new MOOG ball joints are already here and ready to go. Final paint on the front end parts and assembly to follow. Got's to order those drilled and slotted rotors soon. Another piece of the puzzle for OverKill! X-Member is in Rust Bullet paint as it is shown, final "color" coat coming soon. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-17-2007 at 08:47 AM.

09-14-2007, 11:14 AM	#113
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Project OverKill Sweet! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

09-15-2007, 10:22 PM	#115
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Project OverKill Hmmm, I like it! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-17-2007, 03:20 PM	#116
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Upper A arms and new MOOG ball joints ready for re-assembly. Drop spindles in color, too. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-17-2007 at 07:09 PM.

09-17-2007, 04:04 PM	#117
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project OverKill Very nice! It's gonna ride better than new when you're done with it!

09-19-2007, 05:02 PM	#118
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Thanks Frizzle...should ride very nice! Frame went to sandblasters yesterday, Tuesday 9-18-07!!! I know my approach to doing a frame off is a little different than others, most do the black frame... I like to do things just slightly "off the norm"....so my frame will be this Blackened Silver Train and the components will be Chevy orange...not too much orange...but just a select few items...springs, disc calipers, tie rods, sway bars. My little OverKill touch. Here is a glimpse of what the two colors look like together: Pressed in new MOOG ball joints this morning. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-20-2007 at 03:47 PM.

09-19-2007, 05:37 PM	#119
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Project OverKill Those two colors look good together! can't wait to see your frame all put together!



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09-19-2007, 05:43 PM	#120
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,952	Re: Project OverKill looks good chevy dude real good

09-20-2007, 03:49 PM	#121
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Project OverKill WOW! That's even cooler than Lil Red's underside! And hers is Sweet!!!!! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

09-20-2007, 04:10 PM	#122
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Thanks guys! Larry you gotta see this color combo in person...pics really don't do it justice....I'm drooling already. Can't wait the get the frame back from the sandblaster and painted up in this Blackened Silver Train! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-20-2007 at 05:41 PM.

09-20-2007, 05:32 PM	#123
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Project OverKill What is Blacked Silver Train? Were do you get it? Looks Killer __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

09-21-2007, 02:39 PM	#125
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill LOL! Atomic Glock at it again!!!!! Blackened Silver Train...was mixed up for me by a crazy painter buddy of mine...Probably smoked way to much hash oil in the 70's! But it does look sweet...have to admit. 71' Disc Front as it looked when I found it...and then...all clean and new. Upper and Lower A arms bolted back the the crossmember.....Now gimme back my frame Mr. Sandblaster!!! LOL! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 10-06-2007 at 03:48 AM.

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