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Post by Zippi on Aug 15, 2024 5:09:30 GMT -7
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 15, 2024 5:59:03 GMT -7
WOW!! I'm a BIG fan of these trucks and really like what you're doing with this one Bob. That frame looks like a "plug & play" ordeal and is going to work nicely with what you're doing here. Sucks about the paint but I already know what you're capable of so it's just a momentary distraction for you. Looking forward to next steps bud.  |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 15, 2024 18:16:37 GMT -7
Sham,e about the wrecked paint job. The chassis and engine looks great though.
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 16, 2024 2:38:39 GMT -7
Just block the paint back and use it as a primer cote mate, this should be one cool build.
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Post by Zippi on Aug 16, 2024 10:30:39 GMT -7
Sham,e about the wrecked paint job. The chassis and engine looks great though. Thanks man. I'm just about ready to re-prime the 55. |
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Post by Zippi on Aug 16, 2024 10:31:12 GMT -7
Just block the paint back and use it as a primer cote mate, this should be one cool build. Much obliged Buddy. Thanks. |
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Post by Deano on Aug 17, 2024 0:20:55 GMT -7
Keen to see how this ends up
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Post by Zippi on Aug 17, 2024 4:46:19 GMT -7
Keen to see how this ends up Thanks. I need to throw some primer on it but the weather doesn't want to cooperate. |
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Post by Zippi on Aug 27, 2024 8:15:34 GMT -7
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 27, 2024 9:23:23 GMT -7
Missed the last couple of updates. Man ......I wonder how that happened?? Some very good work going on here with this build Bob. That paint work looks amazing and I do love me a good black paint job.
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Post by Zippi on Aug 27, 2024 15:19:07 GMT -7
Missed the last couple of updates. Man ......I wonder how that happened?? Some very good work going on here with this build Bob. That paint work looks amazing and I do love me a good black paint job. Strange things happen i guess. I appreciate ya Brotha. Yeah, it's going to be a nice paint job if I can get it wet sanded and polished out. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 27, 2024 15:34:38 GMT -7
Missed the last couple of updates. Man ......I wonder how that happened?? Some very good work going on here with this build Bob. That paint work looks amazing and I do love me a good black paint job. Strange things happen i guess. I appreciate ya Brotha. Yeah, it's going to be a nice paint job if I can get it wet sanded and polished out. I've got all the faith in you on the wet sanding and polishing processes. What do you use for the sanding and polishing processes Bob? |
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Post by Zippi on Aug 28, 2024 4:51:31 GMT -7
Strange things happen i guess. I appreciate ya Brotha. Yeah, it's going to be a nice paint job if I can get it wet sanded and polished out. I've got all the faith in you on the wet sanding and polishing processes. What do you use for the sanding and polishing processes Bob? Thanks man. I use the Micro Finishing Cloth Abrasive Pads that I get at Hobby Lobby. I cut them into 4 pieces as they seem to be more managable that way. I start with 4000 and work my way up to 12000. I always use the Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax. Same as I use on Ruby my 1949 Chevy pickup 1:1 Restomod. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 28, 2024 5:03:38 GMT -7
I've got all the faith in you on the wet sanding and polishing processes. What do you use for the sanding and polishing processes Bob? Thanks man. I use the Micro Finishing Cloth Abrasive Pads that I get at Hobby Lobby. I cut them into 4 pieces as they seem to be more managable that way. I start with 4000 and work my way up to 12000. I always use the Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax. Same as I use on Ruby my 1949 Chevy pickup 1:1 Restomod. I'm familiar with the pads but need to make the jump to the Meguiar's Wax for my builds. I've seen good amount of models that this stuff was used on and they always turn out brilliantly. You know you're gonna have to post a pic of that 49 Chevy you've got.  |
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Post by Zippi on Aug 28, 2024 9:57:56 GMT -7
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 28, 2024 11:48:05 GMT -7
Oh man oh man you're making me jealous Bob. And it's got a Gen III V-8 in it....AND it's got A/C!! Beautiful ride indeed.
What kind of fuel mileage are you getting with the 2.73's ?
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Post by Zippi on Aug 28, 2024 12:13:52 GMT -7
Oh man oh man you're making me jealous Bob. And it's got a Gen III V-8 in it....AND it's got A/C!! Beautiful ride indeed. What kind of fuel mileage are you getting with the 2.73's ? Much obliged Joe. Yup, early LS. I get about 16 mpg. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 28, 2024 12:24:19 GMT -7
Oh man oh man you're making me jealous Bob. And it's got a Gen III V-8 in it....AND it's got A/C!! Beautiful ride indeed. What kind of fuel mileage are you getting with the 2.73's ? Much obliged Joe. Yup, early LS. I get about 16 mpg. That's nuthin' to sneeze at with a 3-speed automatic behind it. I've seen 5.3's with 6 speeds that didn't get that good of fuel economy. I get about 9 in mine with a 4-speed automatic.  I've got 4.10's though.  |
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Post by Zippi on Aug 28, 2024 14:13:57 GMT -7
Much obliged Joe. Yup, early LS. I get about 16 mpg. That's nuthin' to sneeze at with a 3-speed automatic behind it. I've seen 5.3's with 6 speeds that didn't get that good of fuel economy. I get about 9 in mine with a 4-speed automatic. I've got 4.10's though. I had 4.11 gears in my 37 Ford pickup Street Rod. We called it our city truck as it only had an 11 gal fuel tank and got about 6 mile per gal. I was running a Muncie Rock Crusher 4 Speed close ratio. It had a sbc 302. It was a de-stroked 350 with solid left. About 450 hp. Old school Hot Rod and tons of fun. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 28, 2024 14:34:26 GMT -7
That's nuthin' to sneeze at with a 3-speed automatic behind it. I've seen 5.3's with 6 speeds that didn't get that good of fuel economy. I get about 9 in mine with a 4-speed automatic. I've got 4.10's though. I had 4.11 gears in my 37 Ford pickup Street Rod. We called it our city truck as it only had an 11 gal fuel tank and got about 6 mile per gal. I was running a Muncie Rock Crusher 4 Speed close ratio. It had a sbc 302. It was a de-stroked 350 with solid left. About 450 hp. Old school Hot Rod and tons of fun. That DOES sound fun! You got any pictures of that one? |
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Post by Zippi on Aug 28, 2024 15:32:33 GMT -7
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 28, 2024 15:44:05 GMT -7
Here ya go. The wife and I called it the "Slimer"  Oh WOW!! And he's got the Cragar SST's on there too!! That's a great lookin' ride if I ever saw one Bob and that's a plush SBC in there too! |
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Post by Deano on Aug 29, 2024 0:17:03 GMT -7
The build is coming along great guns mate!
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Post by Zippi on Aug 29, 2024 4:19:04 GMT -7
The build is coming along great guns mate! Thanks man. The heat index has been over 100° latley so not a whole lot of bench time. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 29, 2024 4:20:24 GMT -7
The build is coming along great guns mate! Thanks man. The heat index has been over 100° latley so not a whole lot of bench time. Tell me about it. It's been one helluva summer and THAT.....is a pun intended. |
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