project: Gangreen

[Devillusion]

Managed to get some things done today, stretched and sectioned the drivers side front fender and get it 80% completed. Finally went and got some .025 wire/tips today about 3/4 of the way through it....MUCH better...wish I had of done that from the start.

 

[Devillusion]

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

Nice job!

 

[Devillusion]

Playin around with some paint ideas. I think I am going to grind down the area with flames, leave grind marks, clear coat or let rust that area, then mask and hit
the rest with spray on box liner, then paint.

Removed the rocker panels and trimmed things up for a set of rock rails I'll make out of some square tubing, and weld to the body and factory side mounts.

Also trimmed out the back, bumper will come to just the bottom side of the panel, and will weld back on the bottom of the factory quarter.

Got the rear differential out, cleaned up the frame, removed the **** load of crap off the frame, and added a couple coats of chassis paint. Drilled the holes for the shackle flip kit, and should have them mounted in a couple days.

 

[swettysblazer]

Awesome. I think that paint idea is gonna look prime, I'll be waiting to see how it looks.

 

[mighty whitey]

Any updates yet???

 

[K85 Octane]

quick question:

Whats the easiest way to sand off paint? I have a palm sander that doesn't do squat. I have an angle grinder

 

[Devillusion]

quick question:

Whats the easiest way to sand off paint? I have a palm sander that doesn't do squat. I have an angle grinder

Depends what you want as an end result, if you just want the paint off with minimal effort and are not doing a nice paint job then grinder with a sand disc (40 or 80 grit) and she'll come off believe you me...lol. If you plan on doing any nice paint then I highly suggest paint stripper, or sanding it down with an orbital with 80 grit (time consuming) then hit it with an etch primer once body work and down to bare metal. Then high build primer, guide coat, block it out with wet sand paper/soapy water, then prime and paint.



...as for progress there "mighty whitey"......uploading pictures as we speak. Should have them up tonight yet.

You still coming into the city next week? You want that T.O.D. and hood this trip around? Let me know and I'll try to make sure I'm around when you're through.

 

[Devillusion]

At full weight, minus fuel tank...and spare tire/bumper. Should be close to the right angle I hope. Ended up putting the 56's in the back for now, moved the rear shackle bracket back 2", and removed 2 leaves and overload from the 8 pack.

Full axle droop, 7" of drop.

front fenders getting close to being....close enuf!

nabbed a manual rear window/gate assembly, and a decent fuel tank.

repaired the passenger side floor area, floor brace, etc. Was fairly rough, but came out ok considering I used some fairly heavy gauge steel. Drilled out the holes for the seat, and welded on some new nuts. Will start on the drivers side tomorrow. Not nearly as bad, but still will need some TLC.

 

[natemc]

Looking good so far. I like the paint idea. show it off as soon as you get it done

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

Gettin' it done.
Nice.

 

[Devillusion]

Made some progress lately, now just waiting on some brake lines, leaf spring bushings from ORD, and some light force lights I picked up dirt cheap today!

Had to move it out of the shop for a couple days as I have to work on my little guys new bed I am building for him. Been putting it off for a couple months and now that he is in a "big boys bed"...I guess the matress on the floor is not cutting it...lol. Bed is going to be killer when it's done though..