The RedBurb

[AugustDiesel]

Spent some time cleaning out the valley and exposed edges on the front and back of the block, then slapped some high temp paint on. Put on my brand new 4911 pump (that’s been sitting on the shelf for 3 years) so I could rotate the engine without the timing gear rolling around.




Andy

 

[AugustDiesel]

Painted the sides, installed new freeze plugs and block heater, cleaned the deck and halfway done installing the studs.




Andy

 

[AugustDiesel]

Well, that went rather quickly once I got going …





Andy

 

[AugustDiesel]

Doors on.



The level of which this is the truck of Theseus still grabs my attention sometimes.

The 6 doors come from 3 different trucks.

Hood, fenders, core are reproduction parts.

Body shell and frame from an 88.

Engine from a 96

Front axle from a 92 Dodge

Rear axle from a 73 Chevy

Trans from another truck.

Tcase from another.

Front and rear seats from two different trucks.

There are even bolts and one door hinge lent from the previous truck.

I could go on. I just think it’s really neat.



Andy

 

[ktmoutfront]

And has a smaller carbon foot print than a prius.

 

[ZooMad75]

Doors on.

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The level of which this is the truck of Prometheus still grabs my attention sometimes.

The 6 doors come from 3 different trucks.

Hood, fenders, core are reproduction parts.

Body shell and frame from an 88.

Engine from a 96

Front axle from a 92 Dodge

Rear axle from a 73 Chevy

Trans from another truck.

Tcase from another.

Front and rear seats from two different trucks.

There are even bolts and one door hinge lent from the previous truck.

I could go on. I just think it’s really neat.



Andy

Dude, that's recycling at it's best. Little pieces of other trucks that may have not survived live on with this one. I can rattle off where all the major parts of my rig came from too. Keep it up!

 

[AugustDiesel]

Couldn’t help myself. It’s been in a box for so long, I had to drag it out.





I sit in the driver seat sometimes, making vroom vroom noises. I’m okay. I’m okay.

Andy

 

[max 02]

Looks like a huge turbo for a 6.5?

 

[AugustDiesel]

Looks like a huge turbo for a 6.5?

It’s an HX35 compressor with a H1C exhaust housing. Not the biggest out there, but better than the factory GM-8 turbo.

 

[joshuak]

...
I sit in the driver seat sometimes, making vroom vroom noises...

Need to add the waste gate opening sound after the vroom vroom for the full effect.

#gotboost

 

[AugustDiesel]

Mounted some classic cab lights this afternoon. It’s a nice twist from the modern style lights I used on the last truck.



And yeah, I gotta get that roof painted. Watching for a perfect weather day.

Andy

 

[Truckman4life]

Your current paint scheme kinda reminds me of General Mayhem from Roadkill.

 

[AugustDiesel]

Your current paint scheme kinda reminds me of General Mayhem from Roadkill.
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lol it’s pretty close.

 

[AugustDiesel]

There are two good seasons in Florida: Spring and Fall. I’m taking advantage of the dry weather these few weeks to get this truck painted. It’s a bit out of order for the traditional build process, but with no shop and a make shift paint booth, I have to take advantage when I can. The roof was in pretty rough shape and needed paint bad.

9 hours of sanding. 2 hours of cleaning and masking. One hour of priming. Let it cure overnight. Next day one hour of scuffing and cleaning and one hour of topcoat.

I think I know why it cost $10,000 to paint these big birds.

I’ve had the paint and primer from PPG for over a year sitting in a shelf. Took it to Home Depot and had them reshake both. Mixed according to spec, no problem applying either.



Some detail shots of the lines:



This was my first time using a legit spray gun. I have to say, though there are imperfections, I’m very pleased and a big fan over rattle can jobs now.

I’ll let this cure for a few days and then begin prepping the doors and body for a fresh coat of red.

As I’ve grown accustom to saying: it’s not perfect, but it’s better than it was.

Andy

 

[ktmoutfront]

That is a lot of real-estate. Looks good.

 

[70jimmy]

Nice work. I like the booth and lights.

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

Looks awesome! I thought sanding my k5 was bad until I did the roof of my last burb.

 

[AugustDiesel]

That is a lot of real-estate. Looks good.

Thanks! That it is.

Nice work. I like the booth and lights.

Thank you. Yeah, I’ve been contemplating how I would paint this thing ever since I got it and it only came to me about 2 weeks ago to use the carport I have for the blue suburban and temporarily close it in using clear tarps and shade sail for the vents. It was the perfect size.

Looks awesome! I thought sanding my k5 was bad until I did the roof of my last burb.

Thanks! I want to say it was the most labor-intensive thing I’ve done, but I’ve done a lot of labor-intensive things so I don’t know, but it’s way up there.


Honestly the lighting is actually better at night. But I work when I have the time. The color really pops at night in the light though.




Andy

 

[mrk5]

As I’ve grown accustom to saying: it’s not perfect, but it’s better than it was.

Andy

If it was perfect, taking it wheeling wouldn't be enjoyable.

 

[AugustDiesel]

If it was perfect, taking it wheeling wouldn't be enjoyable.

EXACTLY