beags86
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Because rusty fenders still tow blazers as good a painted ones??
CK5
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Yank Tank Molotov/3+3, 454/magnum/Allison
- Thread starter SpeedlabDan
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'84 K30 Silverado "big Dooley"
I guess I just like to paint everything when I have the best chance to always. Even if it's a crappy rattle can job.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I agree. Maybe be couldn't afford spray cans after he bought that Magnum?
I thought that as I was reassembling, and honestly I didn't want to open the can of worms that is my OCD. If I were to start that I would had to tare everything apart from the heater box and column etc. I don't wanna get too crazy with the asethecis on this truck yet as it's going to be used as one. I'll probably go back and do it later
You know this reminds me I was thinking the other day if I see someone elses rusty "patina" truck I think how cool it is with its rusty character. Yet if it was mine it bothers me to no end. I try to remind myself that I think it's cool old truck character. So it's best if I just don't look at it.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Your not alone brother. I'm not a fan of patina. Just looks like a old clunker to me. No matter how badass the vehicle really is.
and thats exactly why BUDGET BEATER is NOT getting any body work or paint . all 100% real life crusty paint pealing history n its body
I see you cut the bottoms off the tidy cat buckets too.Here's an example of my ridiculous OCD, I snuck down to my neighbors garage where I'm storing the k5 atm and stole my gold fuel filter and swapped it with a red anodized one that I couldn't find at the time of the k5 build part 1. It's the same and nobody would notice but I know it's got a red one to match the rest of the red jewelry on it.
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red EOD
1/2 ton status
That snowball effect creates problems for me as well. While the engine is out I'll upgrade to a better trans, then box the frame, repaint the chassis, repaint the cab............ Ended up parting out my old crew cab because of that (just got burned out from not being able to drive the truck). So 1 thing at a time nowadays
They're just the rite size!
Trying to avoid a frame off restoration lol
Scaredy cat....
Look at what I did to mine.
I can try and lie to you by saying that I didn't have to battle my own brain through it all.
I can come back to these details later buy I really want to drive this one. My k5 is enough headache that I never drive
beags86
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Why don't you drive it?
If you cut the lid off at the crease it makes a killer dust pan.
Truck is coming along nice man! I know it has most likely been mentioned, but what are your plans for wheels and tires?
Blew the valley gaskets last time out so I parked it to finish this
First fire went well. Other than the shift linkage is backwards so it started in first. Damn exhaust gaskets leak so I need new. And a few qt transynd low so I gotta order that too. I'm stoked. Waitin on parts for the disc brake conversion to drive.
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I have drooled over the new firestones when I go get tires on the work trucks at the local dealer. They look real good in person. I will probably put them on my K5 next time I get tires.
Got a new K&n to replace the rotten spectra filter. I don't trust these for daily use without the outerwear but it should be good now. I also need yo come up with a 60 degree Silicone elbow for it or some way to pass the battery without chewing up the new filter and outer wear.
