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1982 C/K 6.0L Caitlyn Mall Crawler (Interior time)

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Babaganoosh said:
Also I want to add, I feel like Ryoken, I'm sanding down the factory blemishes on the frame for a smooth feel and look. :doah:

If this truck doesn't look amazing when I'm done then I either suck or I did something horribly wrong...
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The hidden stuff you are doing isn't for looks....It's so it FEELS right :thumb: I almost polished my 383 inside and out when I built it, 2 days worth! My machine shop guy said, "Why did you go to so much effort de-burring? You didn't need to do all that." I told him it was because I wanted to.... So sand away man! :waytogo:
 
Can't tell you how many hours I spent welding holes and seams on this frame. Part of it was because of the Mustang II front end. Part because of the 4.3L and 700r4. Most just for looks. Thing is, no one can see any of it. But I know it is correct and clean. So I agree, grind away.

And yes, I am picture whoring.

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Thanks guys, almost ready to go out there. My Dad asked me why I have about 6 hours of grinding and sanding done , he came out and went JEBUS no wonder. :haha:

Sweet car KTM, bet it's a blast to cruise around.
 
Babaganoosh said:
Thanks guys, almost ready to go out there. My Dad asked me why I have about 6 hours of grinding and sanding done , he came out and went JEBUS no wonder. :haha:

Sweet car KTM, bet it's a blast to cruise around.
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Thanks. I only put 400 miles on it. It was my dads project. He got sick. So I went to Az. to pick it up and finish it. He passed before I got it done. Took it back to mom. She drove it for a couple of months. Now my older brother has it in So. Ca. to sell it. Mom needs the money.

Spend the time on your truck to make it like you want. I have so much more respect for any project that has the little things done clean. Than a guy who bolts in axles and a huge engine. It's the little things that sets a project apart from all the rest.
 
ktmoutfront said:
Thanks. I only put 400 miles on it. It was my dads project. He got sick. So I went to Az. to pick it up and finish it. He passed before I got it done. Took it back to mom. She drove it for a couple of months. Now my older brother has it in So. Ca. to sell it. Mom needs the money.

Spend the time on your truck to make it like you want. I have so much more respect for any project that has the little things done clean. Than a guy who bolts in axles and a huge engine. It's the little things that sets a project apart from all the rest.
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Sorry to hear that part of the story KTM.
You sure did a nice job on it. :waytogo:
 
ktmoutfront said:
Thanks. I only put 400 miles on it. It was my dads project. He got sick. So I went to Az. to pick it up and finish it. He passed before I got it done. Took it back to mom. She drove it for a couple of months. Now my older brother has it in So. Ca. to sell it. Mom needs the money.

Spend the time on your truck to make it like you want. I have so much more respect for any project that has the little things done clean. Than a guy who bolts in axles and a huge engine. It's the little things that sets a project apart from all the rest.
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Sorry to hear that, I'm sure your Dad would have enjoyed it!


I just got done grinding on the frame, starting to drill for the brackets. :woot:
 
Take your time and do it the way you now while it is easier to do and you will be much happier with your accomplishment in the end.
More people will notice then you thing.:whistle:
 
Thanks guys, I'm shooting for mine to look like a cross of ryoken or teck style.

As much as these frames flex you wouldn't think they would eat drill bits with tons of lube.:eek1:
 
bit speed to fast ?

you want chips or curly Q's off the bit tip. if not any real metal and high pitch squeal slow it down .
 
I'm going pretty slow to medium. Guess I need to slow it down some then...

I did manage to get this done today.

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What Is your guys thoughts on backing this with a 1/4 inch steel plate?
 
Babaganoosh said:
Thanks guys, I'm shooting for mine to look like a cross of ryoken or teck style.

As much as these frames flex you wouldn't think they would eat drill bits with tons of lube.:eek1:
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If that is what you are shooting for it`s going to be sweet! :thumb:

But it might take a few more years. :whistle: :haha:
 
I know tell me about it, I had to go to Home Depot to buy a drill and a drill bit. Got home drilled for awhile, then burned up the bit, so I bought another at ACE Hardware. I drilled for about a hour then my Dad decided he wanted to hang a TV from the wall.

I seriously have no idea how you guys get stuff done so fast, It took me about 6 hours to drill 9 holes and square up the passenger bracket. :haha:
 
Oh lordie. Note that drilling in metal is done in stages -- it's totally unlike woodwork in this regard.

First you drill a pilot hole, like 1/8". Go as slow as the drill will allow -- as mentioned, you should see shavings or chips, at least. Ideally you'd get two long shavings, one from each flute of the drill. If you aren't getting metal coming up, slow down. Also use cutting oil, tapping oil, something. I like Relton's Rapid-Tap, but even the Ace thread cutting oil is better than nothin'.

Then, you go a few sizes bigger than your pilot hole, then a larger bit, etc, to the final size of the hole (7/16" or whatever.) You do NOT, no way no how, start with the 7/16" bit, or you will be buying them in bulk.

You'll find the first one, the pilot hole, will take forever, and after that they go pretty quick.

You may know all this, and if I'm preaching to the choir I apologize. If you didn't know, though, it would 'splain why you had such a tough time...

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Well then that explains why it's taking for ever... I will try it tomorrow thank you for the tip.
 
Babaganoosh said:
Well then that explains why it's taking for ever... I will try it tomorrow thank you for the tip.
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:doah: I categorically deny going through a handful of 1/2" bits installing nerf bars, before I learned about the stepping thing. You may find that a step bit is handy if you're doing this a bunch.

Now, you may go through 1/8" bits, especially if you press on the drill too hard, but they're relatively cheap. Look for a multipack, especially if you're like me and lean into the drill a bit, the dang things snap before they dull. :whistle:

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I will give it a try tomorrow, I'm hitting up the driving range or playing 18 holes so we will see how much i get done.
 
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