You did your rotors too? Will you just get them resurfaced to take the paint off where the pad will rub?
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87 K5 Build...Hmmm, whats that Ryoken up to? stay tuned...
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they're masked... as are other pertanant areas of parts...
ahh ok... I couldn't tell from the pics...
BKinzey
1/2 ton status
One suggestion. Keep your camera in a zip-lock baggie while you are spraying
I guess you know that now though
Niiiice job on the fender wells though
I guess you know that now though
Niiiice job on the fender wells though
Yes, more pics + details on the fender surgery. Very nice.
mmm green 
Kick ass job man, Everything looks awesome!!
original balzer
1/2 ton status
I vote you get the "best of everything, build" award. Your work is awesome.
Thanks guys, means alot...
I'll try to remember to get more shots and give a thorough explanation on the sectioning when I do the other side... I'm very happy with the results, I've always hated that "cut fender, sharp edge" deal...
I'm glad all that blasting, stripping, etc is done..... I probably had 80 hrs in the frame alone, but I can sleep at night knowing there isn't a spec of rust, etc... I didn't just blast it, I only have the little HF 25 lb pressurized one, so I had to mechanical strip everything I could get to with rolocs, flapwheels, etc, then do an overall and nooks with the blaster... think I went thru about 750 lb of sand...
pounding the truck the last week has only made me realize HOW much labor I have ahead. So I just need to be diligent in my effort... Not to mention another 5 grand I need to come up with for parts...
Can't wait to start bolting stuff up... I black Imroned the parts last night, today I do the orange ones.. Then they get put away till the cab floor is done... I'll dance the jig when I have the floor/tunnel done...
And my kingdom for a horizontal bandsaw right now!!!!
actually, I think I'll go buy a 14" chop saw today...
more pics soon.....
I'll try to remember to get more shots and give a thorough explanation on the sectioning when I do the other side... I'm very happy with the results, I've always hated that "cut fender, sharp edge" deal...
I'm glad all that blasting, stripping, etc is done..... I probably had 80 hrs in the frame alone, but I can sleep at night knowing there isn't a spec of rust, etc... I didn't just blast it, I only have the little HF 25 lb pressurized one, so I had to mechanical strip everything I could get to with rolocs, flapwheels, etc, then do an overall and nooks with the blaster... think I went thru about 750 lb of sand...
pounding the truck the last week has only made me realize HOW much labor I have ahead. So I just need to be diligent in my effort... Not to mention another 5 grand I need to come up with for parts...
Can't wait to start bolting stuff up... I black Imroned the parts last night, today I do the orange ones.. Then they get put away till the cab floor is done... I'll dance the jig when I have the floor/tunnel done...
And my kingdom for a horizontal bandsaw right now!!!!
actually, I think I'll go buy a 14" chop saw today...more pics soon.....
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Lookin' good Ryoken. Yes, it's alot of work, but you already knew that!
NEK5
3/4 ton status
Your an animal.....
Pookster
1/2 ton status
wow, beautiful work as always... always makes me feel bad that I havent worked on my truck in MONTHS...
thanks bud... Oh, I freaking love it..
biggest issue for me, is noise.. not that my neighbors complain, I just try to be cool with it...
well that, and the always depressing time and cash issue..
speaking of, just walked in the door with this
should help...
todays mail....
1410 for the 14b, trans fittings and bulkhead for my heater hoses...
1410 for the 14b, trans fittings and bulkhead for my heater hoses...
x2! Very interested in how you did it, of course it is already too late for my front fenders.
Extra points for working in a Shakespeare quote in reference to power tools.
NEK5
3/4 ton status
What did the bulkhead setup run ya? I pieced mine together with the different fittings, so it isn`t a complete unit like that...
Also, where`d ya get those tranny fittings?
Otherwise, looking good Paul
Also, where`d ya get those tranny fittings?
Otherwise, looking good Paul
well, the bulkhead was a splurge... $50... being I already run proflex hose and endura fittings on the trans, I decided to do em on the heater stuff too. makes sense. needed to do a bulkhead anyway of some sort, and that was EXACTLY what I was looking for..
I only got the bulkhead, not the hose and fittings yet.. wanted to fit up the fitting while I'm in there smoothing the firewall.. another project coming up in the next week or so...
the trans fittings are the ones linked to in YOUR thread.. from SweetPerformance.com
I only got the bulkhead, not the hose and fittings yet.. wanted to fit up the fitting while I'm in there smoothing the firewall.. another project coming up in the next week or so...
the trans fittings are the ones linked to in YOUR thread.. from SweetPerformance.com
Definitely look foreward to hearing more details on the fender trimming! NICE WORK!
NEK5
3/4 ton status
Thats what I was wondering if it was those fittings
I think with all the fittings, it was close to $60, only because I had to do hose barb on both sides....
