Some of the tape off and lights/mirrors back on
CK5
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1989 Crew Cab Tow Rig Build
- Thread starter Kay86K5
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I even installed my window/rain protector thingies that I’ve had for this truck for over a year
Oh. Oh my.
That looks so good. Put the black wheels from the dodge on it. Pleeeeaaaaase!?!?
And what rattle can did you use?
That looks so good. Put the black wheels from the dodge on it. Pleeeeaaaaase!?!?
And what rattle can did you use?
Haha, thanks man. And as soon as the 8.1 goes in, i’ll put the black wheels and BFG’s back on this from the dodge...maybe after a little burnout with the rollers though, haha
I used this identical paint cans, I just bought them from Napa...took 20 cans
:https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...int---enamel-17764/spray-paint/da1620/4268057
It came out great. Duplicolor has nice nozzles. I painted my hood with rustoleum navy and it is a nice color but streaky af cause of the nozzle. You did a fine job.
I was very impressed with Duplicolor’s cans...the spray pattern was very good and it stayed good throughout the whole use of each can too. I did pretty much two full coats and then pulled it outside to kinda “fog” in spots that looked like it needed it...hence the 20 cans. Like I said, I actually exceeded my expectations with a spray paint job on this, haha
Thanks man. Ever since I purchased this truck, this was the color I wanted to paint it...I’m happy with it
I will 100% admit that I was very sceptical of how it would turn out, but I stand very corrected sir!!!
This was the missing piece to this being a great truck very nice sir.
This was the missing piece to this being a great truck very nice sir.
Thanks brotha...and I was a bit sceptical too...but it turned out pretty good though
Now to see it sound as good as it looks 
And yes, vote #2 to put the other wheels back on!
And yes, vote #2 to put the other wheels back on!
Now to see it sound as good as it looks
And yes, vote #2 to put the other wheels back on!
Thats the plan...motor wont be here until most likely March...so gonna be slow until that shows up.
And yeah, the black wheels and BFG’s will go back on this truck for sure
Looks great hard to tell it’s rattle canned.
Anyone know what the original tow ratings were on the Crewcab 1 tons back in the 80s?
Looks great!!! Better than 99% of the rattle can jobs ive seen! After a weak or so give it a good coat of wax and I bet you will be surprised how much it shines up. Just don’t do it too soon or it kills the shine. Great job though!
When I was in highschool, (I'm 32, so 15ish years ago) one of my shop teachers was a former GM Warranty Specialist.
Or something along those lines...
His name was Ed Wilson, and he told me a story about a late 80's crew cab that chewed up a few sets of brakes in less than 30K miles and the owner was really making a stink about it. He was called out to meet this owner (a lady) to inspect the truck and make a determination on GM's behalf on how GM would proceed.
Well they agreed to meet at a dealer near the lady's home and he got there early so he could see her pull in.
He said she pulled up with a triple axle horse trailer loaded to the gills, and he heard the turbo's attached to the 454 before he could see the truck.
They scaled the combo at more than 33,000 lbs.
Her warranty claims were subsequently denied.
Dude, this turned out awesome. You have me seriously considering a rattle can job when I get around to painting my K5
Wow, I've heard of people hauling way more than these trucks were designed for, I my self will probably be pushing 20K GCWR, but with an upgraded power train to pull it. I do still have some reserved thoughts about 2500# in the bed and 11K behind it, and how the rear frame will handle that.
