1972 GMC Mis-Represented

[Cash3481]

Another update tonight! Got the radiator prepped and color matched.
Gonna have to put a second coat tomorrow I guess!

[Low Elco]

Can't wait to see the Barn. Here's a great place for inspiration-

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Can't wait to see the Barn. Here's a great place for inspiration-

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

I spend far too much time on that site. Love looking at old posts and seeing ideas for the bldg.

[mcbassin]

That radiator looks new.

[Hart_Rod]

Nice projects.

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That radiator looks new.

I bought it 3 years ago and used it in the BB chassis the entire time. I cleaned it up and put the first light coat on it this weekend and didnt notice it was light is several places until I posted the pictures on the board.

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice projects.

Thank you Sir!

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by Cash3481

I bought it 3 years ago and used it in the BB chassis the entire time. I cleaned it up and put the first light coat on it this weekend and didnt notice it was light is neveral places until I posted the pictures on the board.



Thank you Sir!

Hi Mike,

That is always the best way to check your work take a photo of it and you will see things you never would see by just looking at it.

Keep up the good work there,
Tom

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That radiator looks new.

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice projects.

I should add that I have been lurking around both of your builds since Ive became a member. I spend ALOT of time researching things others have done or are working on so as to not learn their mistakes myself.

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Hi Mike,
That is always the best way to check your work take a photo of it and you will see things you never would see by just looking at it.
Keep up the good work there,
Tom

Thanks Tom! I agree. Please dont look around my garage. As you can see, its stuffed so I need a shop.

[Heylookitsdylan]

Who are you using for sand blasting?? I'm up in El Dorado, and sounds like I might have to hit your guy up!!

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Heylookitsdylan

Who are you using for sand blasting?? I'm up in El Dorado, and sounds like I might have to hit your guy up!!

Dylan,
Try Northcutt trailer. Go north on I135 from Wichita and get off at the 54th St N. Exit. Go west on 54th to the first light and take a left. It's 1/2 mile or so down on the West side of the road. Very good guys working in the blast area and the service managers name is Larry. Awesome work and VERY good prices. Let me know if you need some further assistance.
Mike

[Heylookitsdylan]

I know EXACTLY where that it's! Never knew they did blasting though. Thank you!!!

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Heylookitsdylan

I know EXACTLY where that it's! Never knew they did blasting though. Thank you!!!

I'll be out there this week. I'm having a friends frame blasted and some other stuff done too. I know you'll be happy with their heavy blasting. If you need small stuff or sheet metal done there is another guy I'd take that to, pm me if you need to get a cab or sheet metal done and I'll send you his name.

[Elliot949]

Hey Mike... You going to Northcutt this week... Can I send you with a couple of Wheels?...

[mcnally351]

Great projects. Interesting to follow

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Hey Mike... You going to Northcutt this week... Can I send you with a couple of Wheels?...

Dan,
Good seeing you guys today before church! even though it was a short stay.
I'll let you know when I drop off Nicks frame and parts (and your wheels) at the blaster.

Originally Posted by mcnally351

Great projects. Interesting to follow

Thanks, it's been slow but it will be moving along shortly.
The body of the orange truck is in paint jail currently.

[Cash3481]

Well today I got a package from the mail lady!
I know secretly she hates me cause all the boxes, but that's ok.
Anyway, Tom sent my cluster. I thought I did a good job doing mine but it pales in comparison to the tack dash he redid for me.
Enjoy the pic!

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by Cash3481

Well today I got a package from the mail lady!
I know secretly she hates me cause all the boxes, but that's ok.
Anyway, Tom sent my cluster. I thought I did a good job doing mine but it pales in comparison to the tack dash he redid for me.
Enjoy the pic!

Very happy that you have it there safe Mike and that you are happy with it. By the way, you did do a fine job on your non tach restoration from my view.

I have the same problem with the mail here in Junction City. All of a sudden this new guys moves in and the mail traffic increases 100%. I just tell them there is a new sheriff in town

Take care Mike and keep up the good work there. Looking forward to seeing it in the dash.

Thanks again,
Tom

[Cash3481]

The back of yours is nicer than mine... It's ok I admit it. That's why your in business and I paid for a perfect one. Here's the back so you can see I tried! Lol

[ksbrktracer]

No Updates .... You are slipping ... !

[Cash3481]

Sorry Tommy,
I had to pick up the orange truck after 6 weeks with the body shop and they did absolutely nothing. I went an loaded it all up in front of him, shook his hand and thanked him for everything. I had nothing else to say to him so I prayed for him that night!
Tomorrow I'll be removing the brand new springs and changing them out in the orange truck suspension from stock to a 3-5 drop. I'll get some pics then and promise a lot of progress coming in the next few weeks.
I'm going to talk to another guy about paint this week, wish me luck.
Did you find a suburban frame yet?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Cash3481

Sorry Tommy,
I had to pick up the orange truck after 6 weeks with the body shop and they did absolutely nothing. I went an loaded it all up in front of him, shook his hand and thanked him for everything. I had nothing else to say to him so I prayed for him that night!
Tomorrow I'll be removing the brand new springs and changing them out in the orange truck suspension from stock to a 3-5 drop. I'll get some pics then and promise a lot of progress coming in the next few weeks.
I'm going to talk to another guy about paint this week, wish me luck.
Did you find a suburban frame yet?

you did the right thing man. Dust yourself off and go to the next one. Isn't that what you suppose to do? Be a Christian that is.

[Elliot949]

Hey Mike... I would tell you maybe talk to Chris... I know he has been real slow on my truck but something as easy as what you have going may be something he can bang right out...

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by gdavis

you did the right thing man. Dust yourself off and go to the next one. Isn't that what you suppose to do? Be a Christian that is.

Thanks, it was tough to not be confrontational but I knew it would get me nowhere, plus the truck still wouldn't have been painted!

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Hey Mike... I would tell you maybe talk to Chris... I know he has been real slow on my truck but something as easy as what you have going may be something he can bang right out...

thanks Dan! They do great workout they have a lot of cars in front of this supposedly "flip truck" I wanted to do. I'm calling the other guy I was turned on to today and see if he's in or not. If not I guess I'll break out the welder and Change the incorrect cab corners myself.

[Elliot949]

put Sam on those cab corners... if you want once you get that done we can talk about paint... I would be willing to help you out...

[Low Elco]

Try C. Hoberecht for Customs out by Goddard. Tell him Chip sent you. He's my cousin- got his start workin' for Devlin. Metal, Paint, all of it. He does nice work. 316-516-3827.

Or Lonny Moore on n. 61st (my old 'Hood) 316-744-1151 They do lots of hot rod stuff.

Good Luck!

Been hearing good things about Kansas Dry Stripping in Derby for tender stuff.