Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go

[Jimmy P]

Sprayed my suspension last night, here are a few pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0226.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0224.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0228.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0230.jpg

Its a ppg long beach blue pearl ...same color thats on a few 05 acura nsx's. Ill keep updating this post as it all starts going together now:D

Couple pics of the frame also

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0034.jpg

[thecodeman]

I envy you jimmy! :cussing:

[TINY'S97]

damn, that turned out real good.

[Jimmy P]

i just realized this month sometime marks the 2 year mark since i bought this truck!! Its come a long way lol.

[Joe]

Nice work :cool:

I wish I had the room you have :bawl:

[endo]

i just realized this month sometime marks the 2 year mark since i bought this truck!! Its come a long way lol.

Yeah, but I liked it better before.

:kidding:

Can't wait to see the rolling chassis built up....nice work!

[Jimmy P]

I wish I had the room you have :bawl:

I literally started laughing out loud at that....I was just bishing at my dad to move some of his crap out of there because I dont have enough room to install this stuff on the frame lol.

[Mike]

I literally started laughing out loud at that....I was just bishing at my dad to move some of his crap out of there because I dont have enough room to install this stuff on the frame lol.

At least you get a garage to work in, Ive been stuck working on the gravel section of my driveway. Lookin good BTW :cool:

[Otto]

looking good. im stuck to working out in the street. cant put my truck on jackstands cuz theyll go through the street!

[Toolman]

Looks good Jimmy. Hey can I have that steel tube? I need it for the bumpuer that I am building. :thumbup:

[Joe]

I literally started laughing out loud at that....I was just bishing at my dad to move some of his crap out of there because I dont have enough room to install this stuff on the frame lol.
:LOL:
Yeah, I know, we always need/want more room :cool:

[GMC HD 4x4]

looking real good!

[HegsZ-71]

Looks good. I remember the post you made about buying it and what you had planned for it and I thought you were nuts.

[DemoN]

Looks good. I remember the post you made about buying it and what you had planned for it and I thought you were nuts.

:LOL::LOL: i remember that too.

honestly, i never thought he'd do it and never thought he'd get this far. but i've kept up with this truck since day one...and one day we'll all be able to pick up a truck mag and say, "i remember when he bought that heap!" :head:

[blazenlo95]

Looks good. I remember the post you made about buying it and what you had planned for it and I thought you were nuts.
I remember the post when he was fed up w/ it. :D
LOOKS GREAT Jimmy! I love how you make every part you take off/put back on better. :worship:

[HegsZ-71]

honestly, i never thought he'd do it and never thought he'd get this far. but i've kept up with this truck since day one...and one day we'll all be able to pick up a truck mag and say, "i remember when he bought that heap!" :head:
I was just starting to surf this site, but never posted and was like that guys crazy. Now everytime he makes a new post about how far he got I'm amazed.
I can't wait to see it in a mag and tell people I remember what that POS looked like when he bought it. :lol:

Jimmy:You better be showing this thing at Carcraft in st. paul this year. I'll save you a spot next to my heap.

[loud1500]

looking good. can't wait to start to see it go together. that color turned out awesome. :thumbup:

[bthomas454]

i like that blue a lot! nice work BTW :cool:

[Jimmy P]

Jimmy:You better be showing this thing at Carcraft in st. paul this year. I'll save you a spot next to my heap.

I still got a ton of work to finish up in like 4 months here. WE will just have to wait and see how it all comes together. I want to at least get the bodywork done and a nice coat of primer before I start showing it...oh yea id like to have the motor running too lol

[Jimmy P]

thanks for all the kind words guys....couldnt have gotten this far without all your help!!

[SICKT7]

Love the color choice!!!

[slammedchevy01]

That color and frame are tiiiiight!

[Beyond Static©]

badass Jimmy! So, since you've perfected the stockfloor bodydrop...wanna try it out on my truck since you know how to do it this time? Cant take over 2 hours...lmao

[ImLow]

looks badass

[CKTA]

Looking good, slow and steady wins the race. :wink:

[Izzy]

Looks great. :rocking:

[Chuggernaut]

Excellent choice on the blue :drool:

[KevMc]

That blue and silver will look great together!

[HegsZ-71]

I still got a ton of work to finish up in like 4 months here. WE will just have to wait and see how it all comes together. I want to at least get the bodywork done and a nice coat of primer before I start showing it...oh yea id like to have the motor running too lol
Well Set the deadline to be carcraft for everything except paint and some other things. The motor is only a minor thing lol just use the ss and tow it here! :smokin:

[Jimmy P]

Well Set the deadline to be carcraft for everything except paint and some other things. The motor is only a minor thing lol just use the ss and tow it here! :smokin:

get those two chicks in your avatar to come and im there!!! :boobies:

[Jimmy P]

nm

[thecodeman]

get those two chicks in your avatar to come and im there!!! :boobies:
:word:

[HegsZ-71]

get those two chicks in your avatar to come and im there!!! :boobies:
LoL They'll probably come down for a day. At least the one in the black will. She's big into trucks especially mine for some reason. :naughty: :naughty:

[fubu2]

That's awesome, love the blue.

[AntiBling]

get those two chicks in your avatar to come and im there!!! :boobies:

Ya me too. Better yet get those two chicks to come to ND here so I can hook up with them. :D

Frames lookin good. :cool:

[Jimmy P]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/blue.jpg

Got most of the front stuff on now.
Now Im waiting for new powerslot rotors/new pads and poly swaybar mounts.

Out back I gotta get the shocks and swaybar set up then paint it all.

[Otto]

wow, very nice! alot of work for one day!

[Toolman]

Nice Jimmy. Keep up on the work.

[HegsZ-71]

Damn that's looking hot Jimmy. The silver and Blue are awsome together!


Ya me too. Better yet get those two chicks to come to ND here so I can hook up with them. :D

LOL I'll try, but I can't promise anything. :eyecrzy:

[90slammer]

looking great jimmy, one thing though, this is gonna be for show right.........might wanna get new bolts for your upper control arms..........just an idea!

[LOWELL]

:worship: looks damn good

[Jimmy P]

looking great jimmy, one thing though, this is gonna be for show right.........might wanna get new bolts for your upper control arms..........just an idea!

good observation...once i get all the bolts torqued down ill be going back and painting them silver to blend with the frame. I tried painting them beforehand but the paint always comes off when the socket/wrenches hit em.

[ridin2slow]

damn jimy, better get crackin if the debut is in 3 months, lol, just giving you a hard time......the frames lookin proper now......i was reading some prior posts about when you first got the truck, do you have pics of it from back then i would love to see how its come along over the years

[CKTA]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/blue.jpg

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I think your driveshaft is installed wrong. :dunno: :lol:



















Nice color combo. :cool:

[ridin2slow]

hahaha, i knew something like that would come from CKTA or gmcjoe

[90slammer]

good observation...once i get all the bolts torqued down ill be going back and painting them silver to blend with the frame. I tried painting them beforehand but the paint always comes off when the socket/wrenches hit em.
good, just making sure.

[DemoN]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/blue.jpg
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:head::head:

[BigRedZ-71]

Looks real good Jimmy. Been following the buildup since I found the site, nice to see it going together for good this time.

[Yukoneer]

damn, why're u using dirty bolts/nuts... get new ones or powercoat'em... or just at least paint them!!!

[CKTA]

damn, why're u using dirty bolts/nuts... get new ones or powercoat'em... or just at least paint them!!!


Hey Sherlock.....

Originally Posted by jimmy p
good observation...once i get all the bolts torqued down ill be going back and painting them silver to blend with the frame. I tried painting them beforehand but the paint always comes off when the socket/wrenches hit em.

[Yukoneer]

then it's sweet

[CKTA]

:lol:

[Jimmy P]

I think your driveshaft is installed wrong. :dunno: :lol:

Nice color combo. :cool:

:LOL:

[LS6TT]

thanks for all the kind words guys....couldnt have gotten this far without all your help!!

since thats the case i expect 5% of your total profits from pictures and signings

good job man, looks great...

[thecodeman]

wow jimmy, great work!:cool:

[Socko]

yummy!

[CKTA]

BTW Jimmy, why a silver frame? everyone has one, where are the holes in the frame? Floating bags? Dust on the paint? :wink: :lol: What a tool that guy is! :lol:

[Jimmy P]

BTW Jimmy, why a silver frame? everyone has one, where are the holes in the frame? Floating bags? Dust on the paint? :wink: :lol: What a tool that guy is! :lol:

yea what was up with that anyways? I know the guy is always outspoken but I was still surprised that he said all that about it...i actually found most of it pretty funny. Seems like he just scanned those pics for anything negative to say.

[IntroWheels]

Damn Jimmy, that is looking awesome! I cant friggin wait to see it all together.

[CKTA]

yea what was up with that anyways? I know the guy is always outspoken but I was still surprised that he said all that about it...i actually found most of it pretty funny. Seems like he just scanned those pics for anything negative to say.

No comment, but he did'nt last here to long......:lol:

[endo]

The silver and blue look great together! It's almost ashame it's going to be mostly covered up when done.

BTW, CKTA...I can almost believe your name is Mike Hunt. I actually walked into a very important business meeting a few years ago...totally unaware of what was about to happen. One of my business partners introduced the CEO of this company we were trying to strike up a partnership with, and he says, "I'd like you to meet Mike Hunt." To this day I do not understand how I held a straight face at that moment and through the rest of the meeting....given that I'ms till laughing about it NOW.

[CKTA]

What do you mean, that is my name. :think:

[Sick Boy]

Comming along so fast. Hmmmmmm Jimmy I'm gonna be the first to say your truck is going to be one of the nicest trucks on here when complete.

[Citizen Rider]

:rocking: I love that blue!!!:head:

[BogeyBoy82]

what are your plans for paint jimmy? i know you're doin that sick nsx color...but you gonna do any graphics, flame, two tone etc....i personally think that color would look good w/out anything cluttering it up...maybe just a nice brushed aluminum stripe down the body line

[Timberwolve81]

Looks great Jimmy. I really like the blue and silver, is that the same scheme that is going on the interior?

[nvrtolo4me]

looks great. wish i could paint my full size frame with real paint and not spray can

[Low88]

looking real good jimmyp... i should feel pumped that parts on my truck (panhard) were once on that thing. looks amazing. nice attention to detail. keep it up.

[Jimmy P]

Comming along so fast. Hmmmmmm Jimmy I'm gonna be the first to say your truck is going to be one of the nicest trucks on here when complete.
thanks alot:D

but i dunno about that...maybe just one of the nicest frames lol

what are your plans for paint jimmy? i know you're doin that sick nsx color...but you gonna do any graphics, flame, two tone etc....i personally think that color would look good w/out anything cluttering it up...maybe just a nice brushed aluminum stripe down the body line

ive always been set on a solid blue but ive also been dabbling with a few other ideas. Possibly some semi-ghost flames or maybe some of those flame over flame deals where there is a blue body with silver flames then another set of blue flames over them (hope thats understandable).
Thats pretty far off in the distance though....

Looks great Jimmy. I really like the blue and silver, is that the same scheme that is going on the interior?

most likely the scheme will carry into the interior also, ive got some cool plans for the interior now too:D

[ridin2slow]

hey jimmy do you have pics from when you first started i would love to see what it looked like when you bought it

[Jimmy P]

hey jimmy do you have pics from when you first started i would love to see what it looked like when you bought it

here she is 2 yrs ago after i trailered it home from ohio

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0069.jpg

[thecodeman]

Ah, I remember that pic well. I was thinking no way would it turn out what you wanted it to be...:LOL:

[BogeyBoy82]

cody i think you need one of these updated pics as you go threads

[Jimmy P]

cody i think you need one of these updated pics as you go threads

:word: we havent gotten any pics in a while

[thecodeman]

:word: we havent gotten any pics in a while
:D :D

[BogeyBoy82]

:D :D


i think he gets a boner off all of us wanting to know hos his $hit is comin along...you tricky bastard cody...

[Toolman]

:D :D

:hack: :D

Jimmy I remember the original photo of your truck. It seems like yesterday.

[FSCparrothead]

pretty sweet. cant wait to see it finished

[ridin2slow]

wow that thing sure has come along, hard to tell from the pics but the body looked pretty straight

[Jimmy P]

wow that thing sure has come along, hard to tell from the pics but the body looked pretty straight

the only part left of that body is one of the bedsides. I replaced everything else with new panels. The only other stuff thats still there is parts of the frame, driveshaft and core support.

[LOWGREEN1]

That's looking very tight, Jimmy. But where's the orange bolt covers??? :D

[BogeyBoy82]

how much would say you have invested so far on this thing and how much more you left to go...im curious what it takes to build a truck from scratch like you

[thecodeman]

i think he gets a boner off all of us wanting to know hos his $hit is comin along...you tricky bastard cody...
:bs: I just havent done anything to it lately. Hopefully this week I can get the NBS bumper mounted up and the inner fenders done, then finish buying the bag parts and install those, then paint it. Back on topic, jimmy... how are you mounting your NBS bumper? I talked to Killer Ridez today at the show about how they do theirs if you want to know.

[Jimmy P]

That's looking very tight, Jimmy. But where's the orange bolt covers??? :D

they are in the works
:dunce:

how much would say you have invested so far on this thing and how much more you left to go...im curious what it takes to build a truck from scratch like you

about 20 grand not counting any of the paint or small individual parts under $100. I hate to even sit down and figure out how much more I have to go.

[Jimmy P]

:bs: I just havent done anything to it lately. Hopefully this week I can get the NBS bumper mounted up and the inner fenders done, then finish buying the bag parts and install those, then paint it. Back on topic, jimmy... how are you mounting your NBS bumper? I talked to Killer Ridez today at the show about how they do theirs if you want to know.

havent even thought about it in a while....but lemme know what you come up with. PS if you want to make some money ..perfect those brackets and make a bunch of them. You could easily make $50-$100 per pair.

[Jimmy P]

Got the new 95 impala ss rear end setup finally. Seemed like I had to weld on a hundred brackets to it(shock mounts, upper bar mounts, lower bar mounts, bumpstop mounts and bag mounts) but it looks like its all going to work out perfectly.

I have to do some work on the air tanks tomorow then its all getting sandblasted and painted so if all goes well this weekend I will have it together.

Up front I got the swaybar and poly bushings installed. The new tie rods ends and wheel bearing showed up on wednesday. Waiting on the powerslot rotors to show up before I can finish the front end off. First week of march is spring break so I should be able to get alot done then also...dropping the cab on for the final time and firing up the ls1 for the first time is finally within site!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0006.jpg

[IntroWheels]

Lookin awesome man. Are you gonna powdercoat or paint the rear too?

[Jimmy P]

yea the rear end is also getting painted at the same time...probably gunna re-sandblast the whole thing again to clean it up.

Hey bryan .....what do ya think another 2": :devil: :rocking:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_00071.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0008.jpg
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0009.jpg

[IntroWheels]

Awesome, that looks way more driveable. We can custom make 20x12 and there are Pirellis out there that are 345/25/20, but what am i thinking? :) Oh ya, Im thinking about my Mazda that im starting right now. :D

[Jimmy P]

Awesome, that looks way more driveable. We can custom make 20x12 and there are Pirellis out there that are 345/25/20, but what am i thinking? :) Oh ya, Im thinking about my Mazda that im starting right now. :D


hah what is that like a 15" wide tire:crazy: I made sure I left extra room for a bigger tire when I was setting it up and im also going to be semi-tubbing it to clear them. Who knows I might be able to run a big slick back there too for track purposes:D

[IntroWheels]

Nice. Just so you know, a 345 is only 2" wider than a 295. :D

[thecodeman]

Jimmy you suck. And bryan is a bad influence. :bawl:

[HegsZ-71]

It's coming along nicely man!

[Toolman]

Looks good Jimmy. :head:

[IH8FORD]

wow thats looking great are you going to cut off the old upper link mounts.

[Jimmy P]

wow thats looking great are you going to cut off the old upper link mounts.

thanks..yea i just havent decided where i want to trim them off yet. All the casting crap will be ground down and it will be smoothed just like the frame was.

[cbraga]

I like the colors you are using, cant wait to see some pics with it all going back together.

[Chuggernaut]

Looks great, Jimmy! :cool: But can you really squeeze another 2" of tire in there? I see the 3" measurement to the frame, but in the pic above that, your upper shock mount has to be sticking out close to an inch... :think:

[Jimmy P]

Looks great, Jimmy! :cool: But can you really squeeze another 2" of tire in there? I see the 3" measurement to the frame, but in the pic above that, your upper shock mount has to be sticking out close to an inch... :think:

yea it does...but the frame tapers in quite a bit at that point so it still has the same clearance. Plus I dont have the rotors on in that pic so that pulls the tires out a little more when they are installed

[Mike]

:cool: I like the link setup, looks real clean

[Chuggernaut]

yea it does...but the frame tapers in quite a bit at that point so it still has the same clearance. Plus I dont have the rotors on in that pic so that pulls the tires out a little more when they are installed


:cool: That would make a difference :dunce:

[jeffcolburn]

Freaking beautiful setup man...

[Otto]

for real!

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

:worship:

[Jimmy P]

the good news:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/234.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/123.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP1_0029.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP1_0028.jpg

the bad news:
As I was spraying the last ounce of clear on the rear end I was sitting on the floor with my legs under it spraying up when the air hose caught the shock mount and spun the rear end on top of me. It landed on my leg and i held the other end in my hand and then it knocked over the little table with the body mounts over. So the rear end has two maybe three spots that need to be resprayed and of course I am out of paint now too:cussing:
The sealer coat on the air tanks looked so bad i didnt even bother painting them. The powdercoat on the tanks was kinda crappy in some spots so i lightly sandlbasted them down to teh metal and now you can really see those spots. So I either have to sandblast the entire things clean(which could possibly weaken them) or lay a couple coats of filler primer over them then paint them.
Oh well the front end can go together today hopefully if nothing else goes wrong. :run:

[thecodeman]

looks great jimmy. Way nicer than my all black suspension and running gear :looking:

[Jimmy P]

looks great jimmy. Way nicer than my all black suspension and running gear :looking:

i dunno i was always a fan or the rusty grease colored chassis i had before....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0030.jpg

[Izzy]

Looks good. :D

[Williamts99]

Looking good!!

[IntroWheels]

Looks sweet Jimmy. I cant wait to see the whole thing put together.

[chevyman992002]

great work Jimmy.

[Joe]

Very nice :cool:

[Hole-Shot]

I was a little bit more worried about your leg than the paint situation!

[thecodeman]

i dunno i was always a fan or the rusty grease colored chassis i had before....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0030.jpg
:LOL: no no, I ment clean POR15 colored :D

[Jimmy P]

Somehow got alot done today even though i hadnt even planned on working on the truck at all. Turns out the company sent me the wrong size wheel bearings so I had to run up to the auto store to get the right ones in the middle of my rotor install.
Got the new wheel bearings/seals installed, new inner and outer tie rods put in, front powerslots and painted calipers bolted in place.
Rear axle was bolted up for the last time along with the driveshaft and shocks.
:rocking:
Next up is the plumbing for the brakes/fuel system and air supply!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/sDCP_0032.jpg

[IH8FORD]

damn that looks good. your really starting to move along on this thing.

[YELLOWSS]

You Do Some Very Nice Work My Friend. Truck Is Coming Along Nicely, I Really Like The Brake Upgrade Should Make A Crap Load Of Difference In Stopping . Good Luck With The Rest!

[Toolman]

NIce as always. :thumbup:

[Low88]

i hate being away at college... your truck will be driveable before mine is.. hell, i havnet even welded in the panhard yet. looking amazing jimmy.

[Citizen Rider]

:worship:

[97Chebbie]

:cool: Looking good. Just makes me more anxious to see the finished product.

[HegsZ-71]

Damn that's sweet bro. Remember Car craft minneapolis july. lol. I really want to see this thing in person.

[chevyman992002]

lookin great Jimmy.

[CKTA]

Lookin' good.

[Jimmy P]

little more progress yesterday.....going to start working on the motor now. I decided to paint the trans blue and polish up the aluminum motor. When I get the ls6 intake ill paint that silver and the engine covers will be blue or the other way around. Should look sweet I think.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0038.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/1DCP_0037.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/1DCP_0041.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0035.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/1DCP_0039.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/1DCP_0045.jpg

[thecodeman]

:drool:

[HegsZ-71]

Sweet!

oh and *Caugh front tires are on backwards Caugh*

[cajundragger]

looks awesome..if you want awesome looking engine covers check out ones from street and performance...

[IntroWheels]

Lookin good dude, keep it up and keep me posted.

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

the good news:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/234.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/123.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP1_0029.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP1_0028.jpg

the bad news:
As I was spraying the last ounce of clear on the rear end I was sitting on the floor with my legs under it spraying up when the air hose caught the shock mount and spun the rear end on top of me. It landed on my leg and i held the other end in my hand and then it knocked over the little table with the body mounts over. So the rear end has two maybe three spots that need to be resprayed and of course I am out of paint now too:cussing:
The sealer coat on the air tanks looked so bad i didnt even bother painting them. The powdercoat on the tanks was kinda crappy in some spots so i lightly sandlbasted them down to teh metal and now you can really see those spots. So I either have to sandblast the entire things clean(which could possibly weaken them) or lay a couple coats of filler primer over them then paint them.
Oh well the front end can go together today hopefully if nothing else goes wrong. :run:
You should be fine blasting the tanks entirely...just keep plastic caps securely on the threaded ports and keep the sand out of the tanks..duh...But it will not hurt the tanks strength. Our grit blaster at work is around 12000 psi and we blast thing metal daily without problems...including small and large pressure vessels.

Pat

sweet work btw...can't wait to see this sucker going back together more.

[jeffcolburn]

w...o...w...

that's bad-ass

[IH8FORD]

:worship: :drool: :drool: :worship: that has got to be one of the nicest setups ive seen. cant wait to see the motor and trans in the frame.

[Otto]

IH8FORD91 (4:11:36 PM): dude his truck is so ****ing nice its not even funny.

id have to agree! this is oneo of hte badest looking truck chasis ive ever seen!

[Low88]

im just crapped myself

[Jimmy P]

Sweet!

oh and *Caugh front tires are on backwards Caugh*

lmao I cant believe I did that twice now :slap:

[LS6TT]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/1DCP_0045.jpg

this picture alone has me wanting to see this thing drag in person!!!

[Toolman]

oh and *Caugh front tires are on backwards Caugh*


I started that fad. :read: :D
Looks good Jimmy. :thumbup:

[Nick]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/1DCP_0045.jpg



Gonna be a bitch to tow like that. :crazy:

[CKTA]

:lol:

[Mike]

:cool:

[Socko]

Gonna be a bitch to tow like that. :crazy:

haha, looking really good jimmy

[the_duke]

lookin dam good dude! i hope to god you don't drag that after paintin that frame! can't wait to see the rest of the drivetrain go on. Sweet work dude!

J.W.

[GMC HD 4x4]

looking good Jimmy!!

[Jimmy P]

You should be fine blasting the tanks entirely...just keep plastic caps securely on the threaded ports and keep the sand out of the tanks..duh...But it will not hurt the tanks strength. Our grit blaster at work is around 12000 psi and we blast thing metal daily without problems...including small and large pressure vessels.

Pat

sweet work btw...can't wait to see this sucker going back together more.

thanks i went ahead and blasted the bad tank completely today, turned out pretty good.

[94project]

Dude thats the best lookin work i've seen in a while. I know how much work it is to stock floor one of those trucks, but i can't imagine how much time you got into that with all of the attention to detail. Anyway, looks great man, keep the pictures comin.

[Jimmy P]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/12DCP_0050.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/12121244.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP12_0053.jpg

[blazenlo95]

I would be afraid of driving it after your all done. :read:
You are going to drive it right? :think:
:aniteef:

[HegsZ-71]

Damn that blue looks good.

Btw: How did you set up that paint booth? Do you have a fan for overspray or anything like that? I'm trying to get idea's on how to make one for when I paint my truck.

[Jimmy P]

I would be afraid of driving it after your all done. :read:
You are going to drive it right? :think:
:aniteef:

ive been building this truck to drive it all along....but the thought of rock chips is starting to make me sick :luke:

[Jimmy P]

Damn that blue looks good.

Btw: How did you set up that paint booth? Do you have a fan for overspray or anything like that? I'm trying to get idea's on how to make one for when I paint my truck.

paint booth is working out awesome...bought some 10 ft wide visqueen plastic from the hardware store, folded the edges together and stapled them. I strung a rope between a ladder and the two walls and hung the plastic over that. Got a $15 box fan and it blows from one end and I crack the garage door on the other end. Ill try to snap some pics of it later for you. I would obviously be broke if I had to haul all these parts to a shop for paint.

[96Z-71]

looking good. i like the blue :D

[96Z-71]

paint booth is working out awesome...bought some 10 ft wide visqueen plastic from the hardware store, folded the edges together and stapled them. I strung a rope between a ladder and the two walls and hung the plastic over that. Got a $15 box fan and it blows from one end and I crack the garage door on the other end. Ill try to snap some pics of it later for you. I would obviously be broke if I had to haul all these parts to a shop for paint.
thats what i was thinking of doing when i get the that point, but i was thinking of haveing a fan at one end blowing in and one on the other blowing out:think:

[HegsZ-71]

paint booth is working out awesome...bought some 10 ft wide visqueen plastic from the hardware store, folded the edges together and stapled them. I strung a rope between a ladder and the two walls and hung the plastic over that. Got a $15 box fan and it blows from one end and I crack the garage door on the other end. Ill try to snap some pics of it later for you. I would obviously be broke if I had to haul all these parts to a shop for paint.
Pics would be awsome, but no rush. I don't need it for about a month.
That doesn't kick up any small dust that might be in there? I was thinking put one at the back blowing the air towards another fan that's blowing it outside. However don't you need a fan that won't blow up from the paint hitting the motor?

Edit: I'd set up the fan in the back not pulling in any out side air. Just the air in the booth.

[Chuggernaut]

thats what i was thinking of doing when i get the that point, but i was thinking of haveing a fan at one end blowing in and one on the other blowing out:think:

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that you would only want the one fan to pull the overspray out. An additional fan pushing in would probably suck in outside dust and debris. But I'd like to see what Jimmy's thought on this is too. :dunno:

[AntiBling]

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that you would only want the one fan to pull the overspray out. An additional fan pushing in would probably suck in outside dust and debris. But I'd like to see what Jimmy's thought on this is too. :dunno:

You buy house furnace filters and it keeps debris from getting in.

[Citizen Rider]

Jimmy, i simply love your truck and that blue is awesome!!
Keep us updated bro! Simply amazing the work you have done.

thats what i was thinking of doing when i get the that point, but i was thinking of haveing a fan at one end blowing in and one on the other blowing out:think:

Wouldnt that make it like doin it in the open air and the air possibly blow the paint when it comes out of the gun? I dont know much about painting right now but i know it needs to be fairly calm to do paint.

[Sweet Tea Man]

just have the fan suctioning out the fumes. an exhaust fan. and you'll be fine. in an actually paint booth you have a few different types. we have a cross draft and the shop.'

wear a respirator:D

[HegsZ-71]

just have the fan suctioning out the fumes. an exhaust fan. and you'll be fine. in an actually paint booth you have a few different types. we have a cross draft and the shop.'

wear a respirator:D
So just putting one blowing outside would be fine then?

[96Z-71]

oh so two fans are more bad then good?

[Tahoekid]

Dont just get some fan to use. You need a special fan that does not produce sparks inside. All fans do. There are special fans for ventalation that do not make sparks. I dont know much about them but if you have a confined space loaded with dangerous, flamable fumes. Any electrical arch can cause some real problems.

Also. If you are planning any large sum of money to do a real paint job. Your best bet is to rent a spray booth. Or just have a someone do it.

Home painting is more suitable for what has been shown above with that transmission and smaller parts. Its a lot easier to make a dust free environment for smaller parts then to try turning your entire garage into a paint booth. The trick is to eliminate dust through the paint and drying process so it doesnt get on the paint. Using water on the floor is one idea I hear helps. I just couldnt see spending tons of time to paint a car then having dust settle on it and ruin my work.

I dont have much expierence in doing all of this but I do have my share of research with working on 66 Chevelle in my sig. It is possible to get a decent paintjob in a garage but not quite if your going for show quality.

Looks good Jimmy. Looking forward to more progress.

Chris.

[454ss]

Dont just get some fan to use. You need a special fan that does not produce sparks inside. All fans do. There are special fans for ventalation that do not make sparks. I dont know much about them but if you have a confined space loaded with dangerous, flamable fumes. Any electrical arch can cause some real problems.

Chris.100% correct...also if using a heater during winter painting it must be out of the booth or the fumes can ignite.....the best thing is to run a duct into the booth from the heater.

You're doing a great Jimmy:rocking:

[Jimmy P]

i just have one box fan blowing in from the garage flat across the floor. It seems to suck the overspray down and out under my garage door on the other end. I figured I would have it blowing fresh air in instead of sucking the fumes out so the fan wouldnt be pushing all the fumes through it. This is the same booth I use for sandblasting too so it is by no means dust free but it gets the job done for the smaller parts. When it comes time to start spraying the exterior body panels I will most likely be renting a booth.
The furnace filters work awesome too....they are only a couple bucks each and I just replace them when they get dirty. put them in front of the fan and they stop any large particles of dust coming through.
Come to think of it there is a great site that had some ideas for painting stuff in a home garage where I got alot of ideas from but I cant remember the html right now.

Even with just a quick sweeping and allowing the dust to settle down before I spray I havent had any problems at all with dust or dirt in my paint. There are many other things you can do like wetting down the floor and stuff. I keep the psi low for the gun and my parts are usually hangning in the middle of the booth so im not stirring up dust.

[Chop Top]

Hey Jimmy. Your truck is an inspiration to me. Especially the thread about the stock floor cab drop.

On the topic of a paint booth fan, I can't remember where I saw it but some guy built small wooden frames out of 2x4's and installed fart fans on them. He stacked together like 4 of these things he built and put felt A/C filters on them to make his garage into a paint booth. They move alot of air and do not produce sparks. Plus they are cheap as hell.

Chop Top

P.S.- Where the hell do you find the time to do all this ? Don't you have to work for a living ? Color me green. :crazy:

[Jimmy P]

Hey Jimmy. Your truck is an inspiration to me. Especially the thread about the stock floor cab drop.


P.S.- Where the hell do you find the time to do all this ? Don't you have to work for a living ? Color me green. :crazy:

Im glad this is an inspiration for at least one person....otherwise I wouldnt bother posting pics. I know I always love getting in progress pics of other peoples rides...it helps alot on my own projects then.

I am not sure where I find the time..i work 2 part time jobs and run my own small business plus im a full time student. I had spring break last week so I had a little more time than usual to get some progress done....but its about to come to a halt because this week is going to be a busy one!!:D

[Sweet Tea Man]

i need to get caught up on some bills and then i can buy my metal. then i'll be where you were nearly two years ago jimmy:D

[96Z-71]

Dont just get some fan to use. You need a special fan that does not produce sparks inside. All fans do. There are special fans for ventalation that do not make sparks. I dont know much about them but if you have a confined space loaded with dangerous, flamable fumes. Any electrical arch can cause some real problems.

Also. If you are planning any large sum of money to do a real paint job. Your best bet is to rent a spray booth. Or just have a someone do it.

Home painting is more suitable for what has been shown above with that transmission and smaller parts. Its a lot easier to make a dust free environment for smaller parts then to try turning your entire garage into a paint booth. The trick is to eliminate dust through the paint and drying process so it doesnt get on the paint. Using water on the floor is one idea I hear helps. I just couldnt see spending tons of time to paint a car then having dust settle on it and ruin my work.

I dont have much expierence in doing all of this but I do have my share of research with working on 66 Chevelle in my sig. It is possible to get a decent paintjob in a garage but not quite if your going for show quality.

Looks good Jimmy. Looking forward to more progress.

Chris.
thanks for the tips. im in no means of wanting an show quality paint, simply not in the buget. So i was going to paint it myself (ive have a little experence painting) and save a food chunk of money. unless i win the lottery or something lol. but this point is so far away i dont want to think about it haha and when i get to it i will be asking a zillion questions :D

sorry for stealing the thread jimmy :aniteef:

[HegsZ-71]

I am also not going for show qualty paint. I want it to look nice, but I'll be doing some major work later on down the road so this paint will only be temp.

I can't remember where I saw it but some guy built small wooden frames out of 2x4's and installed fart fans on them. He stacked together like 4 of these things he built and put felt A/C filters on them to make his garage into a paint booth. They move alot of air and do not produce sparks. Plus they are cheap as hell.

Do you know where I can pick thsoe fans up at?

[Chop Top]

Lowe's ? Home Depot ?

[HegsZ-71]

thanks

[1992silverado]

dude this truck is awsome! makes me want to go out and start tearing mine apart and get to work. to bad its my only vehicle right now or i might :thumbup: :thumbup:

[dueprocess]

you are the man Jimmy P, been watching the thread for a while now and the work is outstanding bro!!!! Got to love a build where the driver is doing the better part of all his own work.... The truck is looking freaking AWESOME man.... Keepup the good work and keep those pics a rollin..............

This truck :rocking: :rocking: in all ways!!!

[badasschevy]

thanks jimmy . now everytime i do somehting new to my truck ill always know im no where near yours lol . nice work man .

[KevMc]

Looks awesome Jimmy.
BTW, everything I paint (http://www.hiimpactsigns.com/kevin/paint/index.asp) is done in my garage.

I use two box fans w/ furnace filters to draw the junk out, get the floor damp and cover alot of sh*t up

[CKTA]

Looks awesome Jimmy.
BTW, everything I paint (http://www.hiimpactsigns.com/kevin/paint/index.asp) is done in my garage.



:rolleyes: looks like finger paint. :wink: :lol:

[KevMc]

:rolleyes: looks like finger paint. :wink: :lol:

Tempera paints bish! I buy thems at the craft store :D

[CKTA]

Tempera paints bish! I buy thems at the craft store :D


I knew it. :tongue: :thumbup:

[31barYukon]

Wow Very Nice. be careful when draggin that hitch ball they have been known to bend frames

[Jimmy P]

just a little preview of the motor parts..got most of the stuff painted/polished now. Just waiting for some internal parts to come in for the motor.
Fuel rails and intake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0097.jpg

[the_duke]

Nice! Looks sweet!

J.W.

[AntiBling]

just a little preview of the motor parts..got most of the stuff painted/polished now. Just waiting for some internal parts to come in for the motor.
Fuel rails and intake


:rocking:

[Otto]

:rocking: like ive always said, your truck is very inspirational.

[blazenlo95]

Very, Very nice! :worship: :worship:

[IH8FORD]

looks great like allways cant wait for more pics.

[Toolman]

Nice Jimmy....I just pulled the TPI intake last few weeks. That looks much better. :thumbup:

I think that I might just have to make a JimmyP smiley. The clown humping a silver and blue truck. :naughty:

[Jimmy P]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0098.jpg

[Jimmy P]

:rsr: lol

Question for you guys....from the pics does this color look more blue or more purple to you?

[AntiBling]

:rsr: lol

Question for you guys....from the pics does this color look more blue or more purple to you?

Blue, what are ya, color blind?

[Jimmy P]

Blue, what are ya, color blind?

ive looked at the color so much is starts to look purple to me sometimes:eyecrzy:

[mcfly]

Blue, what are ya, color blind?

:LOL: but :word:
your truck is gonna be so unreal, keep up the good work jimmy!

[Tahoekid]

Lots of good info on garage painting.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84769&page=1&pp=15

[HegsZ-71]

Looks good man!

Lots of good info on garage painting.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84769&page=1&pp=15
Thank you. That will definatly come in handy.

[Nick]

I think that I might just have to make a JimmyP smiley. The clown humping a silver and blue truck. :naughty:
Make one with Gilligan humping a pineapple while you're at it. :D

[Mike]

Is that paint gonna be able to withstand the engine heat?

[blazenlo95]

Is that paint gonna be able to withstand the engine heat?
I don't think he's going to drive it so it should be OK. :crazy:
:rsr:

[IntroWheels]

Man, lookin good Jimmy. Your truck has come a long way.

[thecodeman]

Is that paint gonna be able to withstand the engine heat?
Yeah, we painted my dad's engine cover on his avalanche with standard automotive paint and its still looking good 2 years later. Jimmy's will be perfectly fine for as little as he will drive it.

[Jimmy P]

you guys are getting me worried about all this talk about me not driving it!!!! Im just going to bubble wrap, duct tape and carboard everything on the frame!!

But seriously...i will be driving this truck eventually!

On the paint note i have heard that people use standard auto paint for their engine blocks so I felt ok confident painting the intake with it. Although there were a few spots in the cracks that must have had some oil in the plastic because the paint had second thoughts about sticking. Thank god it was only in the places that are covered up anyways.

[thecodeman]

Yeah you gotta clean clean and re-clean that plastic. Painting plastics cab be a pita because sometimes it works fine and you do the same stuff to something else and it looks like poo because there is more oil or something in it that you cant see :cussing:

[CKTA]

On the paint note i have heard that people use standard auto paint for their engine blocks so I felt ok confident painting the intake with it. .


I did and that was almost 9 years ago. it hold up great as long as it prep'd right. The base/clear on mine is even mint by the exhaust on the heads and that's w/ the hotter S/C exhaust too. :cool:

[Jimmy P]

Yeah you gotta clean clean and re-clean that plastic. Painting plastics cab be a pita because sometimes it works fine and you do the same stuff to something else and it looks like poo because there is more oil or something in it that you cant see :cussing:

so true...i cleaned it a bunch of times and it seemed to be good but those corners were hard to get to. Its funny the primer stuck fine but the paint still didnt like it.

[Jimmy P]

tonights progress:
Got the tanks/valves mounted and put the front bags/cups in place. Turns out im still 1/2" from laying so i have a tiny amount of cup trimming to do. Also snapped a pic of the two-toned water pump.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0103.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0102.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0101.jpg

tomorow: cut the cups down again, run air lines and pressure test:D and maybe start putting all the accessories back on the motor.

[72_Chev_Truck]

beautiful

[HegsZ-71]

Looks awsome, but you still have those damn front tires on backwards. :crazy:

[Jimmy P]

Looks awsome, but you still have those damn front tires on backwards. :crazy:

ill change them tomorow for ya :naughty:

[HegsZ-71]

ill change them tomorow for ya :naughty:
U better Otherwise I'm coming over, changing them for you and driving home in your ss.

[Otto]

how do you plan on keeping all this clean?

[Jimmy P]

how do you plan on keeping all this clean?

bubble wrap and duct tape

[Beyond Static©]

duct tape is a life saver. I patch holes in my tires with duct tape :hack:

[ITALIANO]

Good God im in love with that rig........ :drool:

I think im goin to rob a bank tomorow :guns: so i can get started on mine

[blazenlo95]

But seriously...i will be driving this truck eventually!
Ya I was just kidding with you because if I had a project looking that good I wouldn't want to drive it.

[Jimmy P]

woohooo finally got the bags hooked up and working today!!!!
sorry just had to tell someone...been working on running my air lines through the boxed frame all week

still waiting for my engine parts from gm:cussing:

[thecodeman]

Sweet. Wanna trade paint for you doing my bodydrop?:naughty:

[IntroWheels]

Pics?!?!?

[airhead]

:word: lets see some pictures jimmy!

[IH8FORD]

screw pics i want a video.

[Jimmy P]

screw pics i want a video.


nothing too exciting worth taking pics of but ill try to get my controller hooked up and get some vids next week. Just have to figure out a way to upload the vids.

oh yea i got the front tires on the right way now too :rocking:

[HegsZ-71]

oh yea i got the front tires on the right way now too :rocking:
That a boy!!!!!

[typhoon1015]

Damn, I knew you were building a truck but damn ,your really building it. i gotta see this thing before schools out damn it.
see ya in class

Justin

[Jimmy P]

Damn, I knew you were building a truck but damn ,your really building it. i gotta see this thing before schools out damn it.
see ya in class

Justin

only if ya bring that typhoon up :D
oh yea i hope you are having fun in econ right now:LOL:

[KevMc]

That frame makes me moist.

[Sweet Tea Man]

anything new?

[Jimmy P]

yea ive been waiting for stuff to come in at gm for a couple weeks now but it finally showed up friday.

Installed the new ls6 oil pump, new windage tray, new engine seals inside the engine. Got the new crank pulley bolted in place which turned out to be quite a process. also power steering, new PS pulley, water pump/new gaskets, starter, intake fuel rails/covers.....
Pretty much got the motor back together for good this time hopefully. Still have to get a new alternator too and a few other things though.
Decided to just leave the block bare aluminum and not polish or paint it. I went back and forth so many times I decided to just wait until the winter's engine build before I detail the block to make sure it flows with the rest of the engine bay. I think it looks pretty good as it sits though...you cant really see much of the block even.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0357.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0360.jpg

Tomorow I plan to get the engine/trans dropped into the frame so I can start planning the exhaust and fuel lines. Might drop the cab on to check for final clearances too.

Still have to deal with the stupid valve cover bolt that snapped in the head:cussing: but hopefully that doesnt turn into anything too serious. thats all for now:D

[Nick]

I like that color. :rocking:

[blazenlo95]

I wouldn't polish or paint anything. That motor looks sweeeet just like that! Very nice job on the motor. :drool: :worship:

[GMC HD 4x4]

the motor looks badass! great job on the details

[HegsZ-71]

Damn man. That's one sexy motor!

[droppedsierra]

are the pullies painted? if so, that wont last! powder coat now, before its too late! looks dang good tho brotha. better get some of that expensive custom truck insurance before u start driving it. how long do u predict it will take for body/paint and interior to be complete? another 2 years? lol, keep up the awesome work...

[Jimmy P]

are the pullies painted? if so, that wont last! powder coat now, before its too late! looks dang good tho brotha. better get some of that expensive custom truck insurance before u start driving it. how long do u predict it will take for body/paint and interior to be complete? another 2 years? lol, keep up the awesome work...

yea they are painted...i dont really expect the areas that contact the belt to last obviously but im optimistic about the rest of it. I may be swapping in a custom setup down the road anyways so I dont want to get too carried away with them.

[IntroWheels]

Damn man, I wanna see everything together, your truck is looking badass.

[Izzy]

Sweet. :cool:

[CKTA]

are the pullies painted? if so, that wont last! powder coat now, before its too late! looks dang good tho brotha. better get some of that expensive custom truck insurance before u start driving it. how long do u predict it will take for body/paint and interior to be complete? another 2 years? lol, keep up the awesome work...


Powdercoat will last a little longer, but not much. After 8 years my chrome plated pullies are showing belt wear. :read: You can't stop it. :(

[blackcherry90]

yeah my brother races 4 wheeler and all we use on his frames is powdercoat it holds up real good

[Sparker]

nice ride dude

[Jimmy P]

here is the engine going in "before" I realized I had my motor mounts upside down lol. Couple hours later I was all set though....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCP_0020.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/D1CP_0021.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DCrP_0027.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/DC1P_0028.jpg

hopefully I can get it outside in a parking lot and get some nice clean pics of it the complete chassis soon

[tahoen]

Incredible!


That truck is something special!!


Great work jimmyP :head:

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

:cool:

I assume after you flipped the engine mounts over you repainted? just curious...

I hope you get the rolling chassis to a show soon...get some coverage before it's all back together...

[Mike]

damn that looks :cool:

[blazenlo95]

OH! MY! GOD! I just messed myself.
You have crazy talent Jimmy!
There hasn't been one thing done to that truck were I have been, meh thats alright.:worship: :worship: :worship:

[Jimmy P]

:cool:

I assume after you flipped the engine mounts over you repainted? just curious...

I hope you get the rolling chassis to a show soon...get some coverage before it's all back together...

there wasnt really a need to repaint since I still have the stock clam shell type engine mounts. Just the little rubber mounts were inside the clamshell upside down and to take them off you have to access the nuts which are inside the frame. Its one of those things where your arm gets bent into positions that it isnt meant to be. Most likely when I redo the engine next year I will be making my own custom mounts though.

[IH8FORD]

wow man that thing is just crazy.

[Sick Boy]

Thats looking ridiculous.

[Mavmavv]

You could show that frame and still beat most completed trucks!!! Incredible!!!

[the_duke]

:word* i agree

J.W.

[Otto]

Thats looking ridiculous.

:word:

[LS6TT]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0357.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/ssjimmyss/Picture_0360.jpg



i need a towel now thanks!

[LinuxNative]

SWEET! :head:

[72_Chev_Truck]

you should polish the dust off your trans

[thecodeman]

That alternator looks like crap compared to the rest of the truck :LOL:

[31barYukon]

That alternator looks like crap compared to the rest of the truck :LOL:
u beat me to it

[Jimmy P]

That alternator looks like crap compared to the rest of the truck :LOL:

id be willing to accept dontations for a new one
:flipoff: :LOL: