thecodeman's truck progress thread.. from the beginning

[thecodeman]

Ah, brand new to me, 5 years old and only 14,000 miles:D I sucked at taking pictures then too:crazy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/truck002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/truck003.jpg

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My first mod, and first item bought off the internet. Yeah, those taillights sucked:LOL:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/P1000745.jpg

Now we're getting somewhere... got the windows tinted, keyless entry, clear corners, billet bowtie...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/P1000347.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DCP_0052.jpg

Decided it was time to drop it some time later.. 0/3, because I didnt know which hole to use on the shackles:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/drop003.jpg

Ah... much better! Limo tint, 3/4 drop with a debadge and colormatched mirrors/handles. I wish I would have kept it like this :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/NewDropPics001.jpg

[thecodeman]

Then I swapped out the bed for a fleetside so I could put the tanks in the bed when I eventually bagged it. Yeah, that happened:LOL:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0102.jpg

Rollpan and tailgate handle shave...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/tailgateshave071.jpg

Then it occoured to me that it wasnt quite low enough. So, I lowered it some more:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/low003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new007.jpg

[thecodeman]

Then came the expensive part:bawl: 20" Intro Matrix wheels.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new073.jpg

Shaving the door handles....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0315.jpg

Bedlid that was later sold, and cowl hood that I wasnt too fond of:dunno:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0253.jpg

[thecodeman]

Finally, time for paint!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/KeosPics081.jpg

Even the future wife helped then:naughty:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/KeosPics080.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/KeosPics111.jpg

Getting there...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0622.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0679.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0681.jpg

[98GMAJB]

Nice pics except the point where you never bought a smoothe bumper.

[thecodeman]

Done!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/codytruck.jpg


Well, almost.........:bawl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/wreck/DSCN2036.jpg

On the way to school in waco monday morning, october 25th 2004, just 4 months after being painted, I hydroplaned on I35 southbound in hillsboro going 60mph and hit the concrete barrier dividing the highway.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/wreck/DSCN2040.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/wreck/DSCN2041.jpg


As you can imagine, I wasnt the happiest camper. Also, I had sold my wheels and bedlid in july in hopes of using the money for bags... well between this wreck and rolling into a guy at 5mph and denting his dudge stratus or whatever and having to fix that :whyme: bags were on the back burner.

[thecodeman]

It was pretty much totalled.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/clip.jpg

But Mark here at FSC - owner of the site - hooked me up with some sweet GM parts to make it all better:rocking:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/newfront.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN4051.jpg

[thecodeman]

More recently, around march 2005, despite making zero progress on bodywork since november of 2004 :banghead: parts slowly started to come together for bags with big help from Joe (outlawcrewcab - www.baggedanddragged.com)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/bags/DSCN4469.jpg

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[thecodeman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/bags/DSCN4513.jpg

Better, but the ride with Slam RS72 bags over the axle isnt nice - at all. Now, I'm installing a cantilever attachment for the 4 link, a custom watts link to replace the noisy panhard bar, and fabricating the gas tank crossmember to raise the gas tank. As of tonight, there's no bed, no bags, no tanks, no bumper still. Optima yellow top only lasted 3 months with my alarm and not driving it anywhere:crazy: More goodies are finally here though... like the 59" Custom Classic flush mount LED :rocking: I'll have pics up this week when the crossmember goes back in.

[Sick Boy]

sweet.

[ianbroste]

:eek: :cool: imo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/ianbroste/other%20trucks/new073.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/ianbroste/other%20trucks/codytruck.jpg

[1badgmc]

... I wish I would have kept it like this

I've had feelings like that before. That's why I wish I had the money to buy a nice reg cab for a driver and keep it simple. Bolt-ons only. 4/6 drop, 17s, tint, billet, clears...

[thecodeman]

Agreed. That was a much more simple time:)

[ChevyGrl]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new073.jpg
:worship:This was the best.....

[thecodeman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new073.jpg
:worship:This was the best.....
Thanks:D You were still lower ;)

[DirtyBlackHoe]

damn man I can remember all those pictures and times. I remember when I first joined this site and the progress on your truck. I love that truck man and can't wait to see it rolling again

[ChevyGrl]

Thanks:D You were still lower ;)
:LOL: you finally admitted it!!

[thecodeman]

:LOL: you finally admitted it!!
:run:

[mrflames]

hey cody are you going to bring to okie city in a few weeks

[LinuxNative]

It's comming along nicely. :head:

[thecodeman]

hey cody are you going to bring to okie city in a few weeks
Maybe, but it wont have wheels or paint:(

[mrflames]

Maybe, but it wont have wheels or paint:(damm and i was looking forward to seeing those daisy wheels

[Kenduhl]

Then came the expensive part:bawl: 20" Intro Matrix wheels.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new018.jpg


Jesus, look how low that, looks to be an 85 chevy truck is in that garage. :D

[1989K1500]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new073.jpg
:worship:This was the best.....


:word:

[LOWELL]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new073.jpg
:worship:This was the best.....
:drool:
Perfect

[BogeyBoy82]

where are the current pics that no one ever gets to see

[thecodeman]

where are the current pics that no one ever gets to see
I'll post some tonight if I can find some AA batteries:LOL:

And kenduhl, thats just the bed of an 85 chevy. Sitting on the floor of your shop:D

[Kenduhl]

I'll post some tonight if I can find some AA batteries:LOL:

And kenduhl, thats just the bed of an 85 chevy. Sitting on the floor of your shop:D


All lies, its really that low, i know the guy who owns it. hes a bad ass :D

[Izzy]

All lies, its really that low because there's no air in the tires, i know the guy who owns it. hes a real dousche :D
:LOL: Don't be so hard on the guy, he tries.

[Jimmy P]

i think i remember selling you those clear tail lights waaay back then. Or am I thinking of someone else?

[Kenduhl]

:LOL: Don't be so hard on the guy, he tries. Im gonna go paint my hood.

Ya, he tries, but fails alot

[Otto]

YOUr truck static dropped and beyonds truck static dopped are two of my favorite trucks that i always shoot for!

[Sweet Tea Man]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/ianbroste/other%20trucks/codytruck.jpg

when did beyond static repaint his truck :think:













:LOL:

[likaroc13]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/new073.jpg
:worship:This was the best.....

i agree as well...clean and simple but still custom...i woulda liked to have seen it like that except with the stepside bed, cuz i'm partial to stepsides, hehe...it's looking sweet regardless, so keep up the nice work

[Izzy]

Ya, he tries, but fails alot
:LOL: Booyah.

[thecodeman]

when did beyond static repaint his truck :think:













:LOL:
Just because im not body dropping my truck... I hate you. :cussing: :LOL:

[Toolman]

Cool to see the progress Cody!

[Beyond Static©]

I remember wayyyyyyy back when we both did the 6/8ish drops at the same time. That was badass. And for the record, Cody stole my paint idea....although he got it done before me.................

[Toolman]

And for the record, Cody stole my paint idea

And for the record both paint jobs are :hack: :D j/k

[thecodeman]

I remember wayyyyyyy back when we both did the 6/8ish drops at the same time. That was badass. And for the record, Cody stole my paint idea....although he got it done before me.................
:bull:

[Toolman]

:bs:


:looking: I want to be sure that I do not step in it. :D :kiss:

[DemoN]

Now we're getting somewhere... got the windows tinted, keyless entry, clear corners, billet bowtie...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/P1000347.jpg


it was about this time you were asking to borrow someone's 20s for prom :LOL:

[thecodeman]

:looking: I want to be sure that I do not step in it. :D :kiss:
:LOL: How can you bring back deleted posts?!

[thecodeman]

it was about this time you were asking to borrow someone's 20s for prom :LOL:
LMFAO I forgot about that!!:LOL: :LOL:

[Kenduhl]

LMFAO I forgot about that!!:LOL: :LOL:

of course james didnt :D

[thecodeman]

Finally! Got the bags bolted in, kp finished up, and new grille (since i fubar'ed the Escalade I scored a Denali grille from "baggedpicurean" (sp?) and some clear corners.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN4656.jpg

[thecodeman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN4662.jpg

I know the pics suck but I'll get some better ones tomorrow. Need to bolt the gastank crossmember back in, mount the tanks, rewire/plumb it and drive it over to Joe's to get the bumper mounted. Then the bedside gets on and it's off to arizona *crosses fingers*

*9/12/08* - It never made it to Arizona. And Kevin Whipps never returns my emails anymore because of it :LOL:

[Otto]

nice!

[thecodeman]

Thanks:thumbup:

[ChevyGrl]

so where are these "better pics" that you promised us? :cussing:

[thecodeman]

so where are these "better pics" that you promised us? :cussing:
:LOL: It's at home, I'm at work... as soon as I get home I'll take them and post. It's nothing that anyone else hasnt seen before:crazy: Just a cantilever and a denali grille:D

[Homer J]

great work man. thats lookin good, well it looked good before, but it's gonna look real good when you get it all done.

[Outlawcrewcab]

whats in AZ?

[J1-Customz]

How much did Brian at Intro charge you for the Matrix's and tires?? I'm really wanting to get a set of intros with tires, and need to know exactly how long I'm gonna have to work OT to do it. lol Nah, but I do need to get an idea of how much I'll be lookin at. I will have 1500 laying around when I sell my current wheels and tires, so that is a good start. I plan on running a 245/40 on them, because I won't be getting these wheels and tires put on my truck until I have it bagged (couple years, best guess). Anyway, any information would be great. Thanks
--Josh

[96chevywhip]

great progress

[thecodeman]

How much did Brian at Intro charge you for the Matrix's and tires?? I'm really wanting to get a set of intros with tires, and need to know exactly how long I'm gonna have to work OT to do it. lol Nah, but I do need to get an idea of how much I'll be lookin at. I will have 1500 laying around when I sell my current wheels and tires, so that is a good start. I plan on running a 245/40 on them, because I won't be getting these wheels and tires put on my truck until I have it bagged (couple years, best guess). Anyway, any information would be great. Thanks
--Josh
$1500 will get you a deposit on them. That's about 65% of the cost of my wheels. The tires werent included in my purchase.

[ridin2slow]

so where are the pics man? lol

[Toolman]

How much did Brian at Intro charge you for the Matrix's and tires?? I'm really wanting to get a set of intros with tires, and need to know exactly how long I'm gonna have to work OT to do it. lol Nah, but I do need to get an idea of how much I'll be lookin at. I will have 1500 laying around when I sell my current wheels and tires, so that is a good start. I plan on running a 245/40 on them, because I won't be getting these wheels and tires put on my truck until I have it bagged (couple years, best guess). Anyway, any information would be great. Thanks
--Josh


PM or call Bryan. He will get you the cost for your rims. :thumbup:

[ridin2slow]

hey codeman wheres the day pics?

[thecodeman]

Sorry guys, been busy working 11 hour days. Last night, truck work resulted in a busted rear brake line:( I finally decided on tires - Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus 255/35/20 and 295/40/20. I just dont have the cash for anything else and I can steal these basically for below $350 for four:rocking: This sunday should bring some driveability, that is if Outlawcrewcab sends the house I bought :cussing: :crazy:

[Outlawcrewcab]

Sorry guys, been busy working 11 hour days. Last night, truck work resulted in a busted rear brake line:( I finally decided on tires - Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus 255/35/20 and 295/40/20. I just dont have the cash for anything else and I can steal these basically for below $350 for four:rocking: This sunday should bring some driveability, that is if Outlawcrewcab sends the house I bought :cussing: :crazy:

Fed-EX pick it up Wensday afternoon

[Izzy]

Sorry guys, been busy working 11 hour days. Last night, truck work resulted in a busted rear brake line:( I finally decided on tires - Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus 255/35/20 and 295/40/20. I just dont have the cash for anything else and I can steal these basically for below $350 for four:rocking: This sunday should bring some driveability, that is if Outlawcrewcab sends the house I bought :cussing: :crazy:
You live in the same general area, drive your azz over there you lazy bish. :LOL:

[Kenduhl]

You live in the same general area, drive your azz over there you lazy bish. :LOL:

Seriously, if i needed something i would drive to his house.

[DemoN]

that is if Outlawcrewcab sends the house I bought :cussing: :crazy:

Joe sold you his house? :think:

[Outlawcrewcab]

Joe sold you his house? :think:

GOOD CATCH LOL i didnt see that. he might be pissed when he gets the box i sent him some black hoe's

[thecodeman]

Joe sold you his house? :think:
:LOL: I know I'm going to be all disappointed when the comparatively small box arrives:crazy: Dam eyem tyred, I ushauly done mayk shpelling erers.

[LS6TT]

so you didnt sell him a house but you sold him a black hoe?

[Izzy]

Seriously, if i needed something i would drive to his house.
You can't reason with some people. :LOL:

[DemoN]

so you didnt sell him a house but you sold him a black hoe?


how much are these black hoes costing? any "body damage"? how many miles on each? i might want a few too :naughty:

[LS6TT]

glad to see i might be moving two streets away joe, seems you have the party at your house

[thecodeman]

how much are these black hoes costing? any "body damage"? how many miles on each? i might want a few too :naughty:
The black hoes cost me $60. I got a hundred of them. Seems like a good deal, and fed ex even brought them all to my work. They are in excellent virgin condition. Like New.

[Dupontster]

Hey Code, I am thinking about shaving my door handles.....I need to know one thing....On page one of this thread....What kind of shaving cream did you use....I am thinking about Gillette Foamy....Will that do the job?.. :D

[Beyond Static©]

make sure you get the kind for sensitive skin. Sheetmetal is a picky mofo.

[thecodeman]

Here's a quick sneak peek of a rendering Grounded is doing for me. When I get the final version I'll scan it :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/previewsmall.jpg

[thecodeman]

The new Intro's are on their way from Cali:rocking:

I think I'll end up going with the Nitto 555 255/35/20 and 275/30/20.

[Izzy]

The new Intro's are on their way from Cali:rocking:

I think I'll end up going with the Nitto 555 255/35/20 and 275/30/20.
You're gonna bend another wheel. :LOL:

[lowryder99]

Code go with the new goodyear eagle F1 GS 255/45/20 :) It's a shaved supercar tire and it's really well priced! I think you can also go 295/40/20 in the rear in the same series.

[thecodeman]

You're gonna bend another wheel. :LOL:
It's hard to find a good 245/40/20 that has a matching 275/30/20.

[thecodeman]

Code go with the new goodyear eagle F1 GS 255/45/20 :) It's a shaved supercar tire and it's really well priced! I think you can also go 295/40/20 in the rear in the same series.
Looks like a good tire, but I'm seeing 18" as the biggest wheel.

[Izzy]

Looks like a good tire, but I'm seeing 18" as the biggest wheel.
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyeartireselector/display_tire.jsp?prodline=Eagle+F1+SuperCar&mrktarea=Performance

245/45ZR20 99Y VSB 7.5 - 9.0 8.00 9.6 28.7 8.4 1,709 @ 51 $312.95
255/45ZR20 101Y VSB 8.0 - 9.5 8.50 10.0 29.1 8.5 1,819 @ 51 $322.95

Pretty pricey. :eek:

[thecodeman]

http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyeartireselector/display_tire.jsp?prodline=Eagle+F1+SuperCar&mrktarea=Performance

245/45ZR20 99Y VSB 7.5 - 9.0 8.00 9.6 28.7 8.4 1,709 @ 51 $312.95
255/45ZR20 101Y VSB 8.0 - 9.5 8.50 10.0 29.1 8.5 1,819 @ 51 $322.95

Pretty pricey. :eek:
Ah, thats the F1 Supercar... the F1 GS is a different tire :D Thanks Izz. However, none of those sizes will work with my rear wheels... 10" wide. :(

[Outlawcrewcab]

tires? like we will ever see this truck on the road again

[thecodeman]

tires? like we will ever see this truck on the road again
Hey Pot! It's Kettle! How's it going with the green machine? :D

[Izzy]

Ah, thats the F1 Supercar... the F1 GS is a different tire :D Thanks Izz. However, none of those sizes will work with my rear wheels... 10" wide. :(
I'm gonna run a 10" wide wheel too and will be running a 275/40/20 and 295/45/20.

[Outlawcrewcab]

hey kettle i have a full rolling chassie im waiting on the motor so i can put it in first then the body but then i gota find sum 255-30-22" for my wheels GOSH!!!!

[thecodeman]

hey kettle i have a full rolling chassie im waiting on the motor so i can put it in first then the body but then i gota find sum 255-30-22" for my wheels GOSH!!!!
You're ruining my life, gosh, go eat a decroded piece of crap or feed your lama or something.

[thecodeman]

I'm gonna run a 10" wide wheel too and will be running a 275/40/20 and 295/45/20.
10" all around?

[Izzy]

10" all around?
8.5 up front.

[thecodeman]

8.5 up front.
What drop in front?

[Izzy]

What drop in front?
4". McGaughy's spindles and Belltech Coils.

[lowryder99]

Sorry Code I got my tires mixed up, in the F1 Supercar there is a 255-45-20 and a 245-40-20

It's the eagle ultra hp's that there is a 255/35/20 and a 295-40-20. Those would be nice on the rear, fronts are your standard 35 series tires, these are the tires I run and I like them, they seem to wear pretty even and good.

[thecodeman]

Sorry Code I got my tires mixed up, in the F1 Supercar there is a 255-45-20 and a 245-40-20

It's the eagle ultra hp's that there is a 255/35/20 and a 295-40-20. Those would be nice on the rear, fronts are your standard 35 series tires, these are the tires I run and I like them, they seem to wear pretty even and good.
Yeah I had the 255/35/20 in eagle HP ultra plus on my last set of intros. they were great tires, but bryan thinks i might have trouble fitting the 295/40/20 in the back, it may be close to my canti/4link bars.

[Otto]

damn man, second set of intros already! what set you going with ?

[ChevyGrl]

You're gonna bend another wheel. :LOL:
:word: You should see 2 of mine :thud: I'm going to have to get a bigger tire soon.:read:

Damn Oklahoma roads/curbs:cussing: :scared:

[thecodeman]

:word: You should see 2 of mine :thud: I'm going to have to get a bigger tire soon.:read:

Damn Oklahoma roads/curbs:cussing: :scared:
Really, I thought you had a pretty good sidewall on the 18"s :think: :banghead: I'll have to see what the OD and width is on the 275/40s.

[thecodeman]

damn man, second set of intros already! what set you going with ?
These.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/middleLarge.jpg

[ChevyGrl]

Really, I thought you had a pretty good sidewall on the 18"s :think: :banghead: I'll have to see what the OD and width is on the 275/40s.
Both of my front wheels are ****ed:read: Excuse my language, but they really are ****ed up:whyme:

[Izzy]

Really, I thought you had a pretty good sidewall on the 18"s :think: :banghead: I'll have to see what the OD and width is on the 275/40s.
245/40/18. :read: She's got a few bends in both front wheels. I'm gonna probably step her up to a 245/45/18 and a 295/45/18 out back. I'll make sure it lays out when it's bagged so we can quit worrying about bending the wheels.

I've contemplated the 275/45 up front on mine but it's just gonna be too big. Out back I'll stay with the 295/45 so I can tow too.

[Izzy]

Both of my front wheels are ****ed:read: Excuse my language, but they really are ****ed up:whyme:
That curb rash on both has nothing to do with the tire size. :LOL: :cussing:

[ChevyGrl]

That curb rash on both has nothing to do with the tire size. :LOL: :cussing:
:looking:




:run:

[Izzy]

:looking:




:run:
:LOL: I'll just have that fixed when I'm having the bends straightened. :twak:

[thecodeman]

:looking:




:run:
:LOL:


So I take it youre going to use the Nitto 420s that you were talking about Izz?

[ChevyGrl]

so then I can keep the smaller tires (so I can stay lowerer than Kendall:wink: ) but I just need to learn how to drive better?:LOL:and that means no more driving over sidewalks?:dunno:

[Izzy]

:LOL:


So I take it youre going to use the Nitto 420s that you were talking about Izz?
Hankook RH06. 255/45/20 Was the only 420S size I could run, the rest were 50 series. :read:

[Izzy]

so then I can keep the smaller tires (so I can stay lowerer than Kendall:wink: ) but I just need to learn how to drive better?:LOL:and that means no more driving over sidewalks?:dunno:
:LOL: As long as you stay off those sidewalks you should be fine. :LOL:

[thecodeman]

Hankook RH06. 255/45/20 Was the only 420S size I could run, the rest were 50 series. :read:
Ah, I remember now you wishing that it came in the size you were looking for....:dunce:

What do you think about that 255/45/20 nitto 420s? Looks to be the same overall as the 235/70/15s I have on the 454ss wheels now.

[ChevyGrl]

:LOL: As long as you stay off those sidewalks you should be fine. :LOL:
:charge:

[Izzy]

Ah, I remember now you wishing that it came in the size you were looking for....:dunce:

What do you think about that 255/45/20 nitto 420s? Looks to be the same overall as the 275/30/15s I have on the 454ss wheels now.
McFly has them up front with his 4" drop and I think they look great. The problem is they aren't wide enough for a 10" wide wheel, atleast the recommended size is up to 9.5"

[thecodeman]

McFly has them up front with his 4" drop and I think they look great. The problem is they aren't wide enough for a 10" wide wheel, atleast the recommended size is up to 9.5"
That would work fine for me though, I'm only running 8.5" like you in front. So I guess I could run the 420s in 255/45/20 or the Hankook 275/45/20, the nittos being the smaller overall of the two. 29.1 vs 29.8" which i guess .7 of an inch isnt really a big deal. but you say the 275/45 looks too big on your 4" drop, i imagine it would be huge on bags.

*edit* Damn, cant run the 420s either because only other size they have that would "work" is the 295/50/20. too big.

[Izzy]

That would work fine for me though, I'm only running 8.5" like you in front. So I guess I could run the 420s in 255/45/20 or the Hankook 275/45/20, the nittos being the smaller overall of the two. 29.1 vs 29.8" which i guess .7 of an inch isnt really a big deal. but you say the 275/45 looks too big on your 4" drop, i imagine it would be huge on bags.
Yeah it should be fine up front it's just the back wheel that you'd have a problem fitting that tire on. They next size up is a 265/50/20.

Look at beyond static's dads truck he's running 275/45/20 and 295/45/20, they're rj's old wheels/tires, and it looks great imo. :read:

[thecodeman]

Yeah it should be fine up front it's just the back wheel that you'd have a problem fitting that tire on. They next size up is a 265/50/20.
Yeah, that size is only "good" for up to 9.5" also. Fuggin tire companies:cussing:

[thecodeman]

Yeah it should be fine up front it's just the back wheel that you'd have a problem fitting that tire on. They next size up is a 265/50/20.

Look at beyond static's dads truck he's running 275/45/20 and 295/45/20, they're rj's old wheels/tires, and it looks great imo. :read:
Tbdeaux or something like that? What's his name from cali's old truck?

[Izzy]

Yeah, that size is only "good" for up to 9.5" also. Fuggin tire companies:cussing:
That's why I'm running the Hankooks. :read:

[Izzy]

Tbdeaux or something like that? What's his name from cali's old truck?
Yeah something like that.

[thecodeman]

Here's a quick scan of the rendering Grounded did for me :rocking: As soon as I get the original in the mail, I'll try to scan the whole thing. Thanks again Mike!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/previewsmall.jpg

*9/12/08 - this isnt the completed rendering. I'll have to look for the scan. I would scan it now, but sometime over the past three years some water dripped on it and it smeared a little. :(*

[grounded]

If I knew you were going to post it I woulda scaned the whole thing. I was too lazy to do it in two pieces. glad I color corrected it instead of just telling you the colors were a little off.

BTW, that verticle line on the bed was crap on my scanner it's not on your drawing.

[thecodeman]

If I knew you were going to post it I woulda scaned the whole thing. I was too lazy to do it in two pieces. glad I color corrected it instead of just telling you the colors were a little off.

BTW, that verticle line on the bed was crap on my scanner it's not on your drawing.
Sorry I got a little excited :LOL:

[grounded]

No problem bro, it's yours show it off all you want.:D

[likaroc13]

that's gonna look pretty cool...when do you expect to have it painted like that? is the orange just gonna fade into the white?

[DemoN]

Here's a quick scan of the rendering Grounded did for me :rocking: As soon as I get the original in the mail, I'll try to scan the whole thing. Thanks again Mike!

http://s94211251.onlinehome.us/codyfinish.jpg

that is ****ing BULLCHIT mike! :cussing: :teddy: i've been waiting for my drawing longer then this fuggers been alive :cussing:



:LOL:

[grounded]

that's gonna look pretty cool...when do you expect to have it painted like that? is the orange just gonna fade into the white?
That's what I intended was for it to be a fade, but it's his call.

BTW Cody, i was just looking at the drawing again, and i the the orange might come down a littel too much.

[Izzy]

that is ****ing BULLCHIT mike! :cussing: :teddy: i've been waiting for my drawing longer then this fuggers been alive :cussing:



:LOL:
I got the one for the 83 and 98 within a few weeks. :LOL: :tongue:

[DemoN]

I got the one for the 83 and 98 within a few weeks. :LOL: :tongue:

yeah..but you do "happy endings" :read: :whatever:

[Izzy]

yeah..but you do "happy endings" :read: :whatever:
It got the "job" done. :read: :LOL:

[grounded]

that is ****ing BULLCHIT mike! :cussing: :teddy: i've been waiting for my drawing longer then this fuggers been alive :cussing:



:LOL:
1. I don't like you. Havn't we estblished this already?:D
2. Cody doesn't talk chit like you.:read:
3. see #1.
4. You can't make up your damn mind(I really want to do a good version of the one i did yesterday :read: )



Izzy, the '85 was...... well I don't why you got that one. :LOL: And the '98 was for J. :read: :D

[DemoN]

It got the "job" done. :read: :LOL:

true...but you have to walk around with stink palm...and i'm not read for that :LOL:

[DemoN]

1. I don't like you. Havn't we estblished this already?:D
2. Cody doesn't talk chit like you.:read:
3. see #1.
4. You can't make up your damn mind(I really want to do a good version of the one i did yesterday :read: )


then do it! :cussing: :LOL:

[Izzy]

1. I don't like you. Havn't we estblished this already?:D
2. Cody doesn't talk chit like you.:read:
3. see #1.
4. You can't make up your damn mind(I really want to do a good version of the one i did yesterday :read: )



Izzy, the '85 was...... well I don't why you got that one. :LOL: And the '98 was for J. :read: :D
1. It's well established he's just too dumb to get it. :D
2. :looking:
3. :LOL:
4. Either way be sure and leave "pinstriping" off the rendering, it would be a waste of your time. :LOL:

Hey I got it, I must be doing something right? :think:

[Izzy]

true...but you have to walk around with stink palm...and i'm not read for that :LOL:
Purrel hand sanitizer, I keep it in the Tahoe at all times. :LOL:

[grounded]

then do it! :cussing: :LOL:
get me a wheel pic and don't bitch that the truck is going to be on the ground.

[thecodeman]

get me a wheel pic and don't bitch that the truck is going to be on the ground.
:LOL: We all know you need to sketch in the 3" PA bodylift :crazy:

[Kenduhl]

so then I can keep the smaller tires (so I can stay lowerer than Kendall:wink: ) but I just need to learn how to drive better?:LOL:and that means no more driving over sidewalks?:dunno:


its got to be the shocks and massive sway bar, thets the only reason i can see you being lower, but hey, try to follow me in a corner :D

[LS6TT]

Done feel bad demon im still waiting on mine too..:LOL: :LOL:

[Izzy]

its got to be the shocks and massive sway bar, thets the only reason i can see you being lower, but hey, try to follow me in a corner :D
Give her the same sway bar I bet she would have better luck. Those Eibach coils are something else. :D

[grounded]

Done feel bad demon im still waiting on mine too..:LOL: :LOL:
I think I lost yours:teddy: your still one up on demon though, i actualy did yours. :aniteef:

[LS6TT]

I think I lost yours:teddy: your still one up on demon though, i actualy did yours. :aniteef:

damnit! ah well, no problem..LOL..if you still have the high-res file and can email it to me ls6tt@yahoo.com that'd rock

o and demon sucks, dont do his

[grounded]

damnit! ah well, no problem..LOL..if you still have the high-res file and can email it to me ls6tt@yahoo.com that'd rock

o and demon sucks, dont do his
Yeah, I think I still have it.

[Jimmy P]

Here's a quick scan of the rendering Grounded did for me :rocking: As soon as I get the original in the mail, I'll try to scan the whole thing. Thanks again Mike!

http://s94211251.onlinehome.us/codyfinish.jpg

that looks badass!!!!

[mcfly]

*edit* Damn, cant run the 420s either because only other size they have that would "work" is the 295/50/20. too big.

so you're set on running the same brand front and back?
if not, 255/45 and 295/40 is imho the best looking (and most useful) tire combo for a dropped/bagged truck on 20s

[thecodeman]

so you're set on running the same brand front and back?
if not, 255/45 and 295/40 is imho the best looking (and most useful) tire combo for a dropped/bagged truck on 20s
You think that would work?:think: I should have plenty of backspacing, I have 5.5" on the 8.5" wheels up front, not sure on the back though.:think:

[01Chevyon20s]

I agree with Chevygrl, That is when I liked it best too

[mcfly]

You think that would work?:think: I should have plenty of backspacing, I have 5.5" on the 8.5" wheels up front, not sure on the back though.:think:

as long as you have more than 6" bs on the rear (10" rim) it would work.
i have 6"bs and i'm pretty sure it would hit the fendersides if i bagged it

[Izzy]

You think that would work?:think: I should have plenty of backspacing, I have 5.5" on the 8.5" wheels up front, not sure on the back though.:think:
As long as the tread pattern is similair.

[thecodeman]

As long as the tread pattern is similair.
Are you being serious or just pointing out that I'm overly concerned about matching my tread patterns:LOL:

[Izzy]

Are you being serious or just pointing out that I'm overly concerned about matching my tread patterns:LOL:
Being serious, if they're not they'll end up "fighting" each other. :read:

[thecodeman]

Being serious, if they're not they'll end up "fighting" each other. :read:
I read about that on the internet once, someone died as a result:looking:

[davie]

truck is so sick to bad about the accident but like they say **** happens ..... last year my sister took out the pass side of my truck i wasent happy lol.... but its all better in the end i see the caddie front clip thats my next thing lookin really good

[thecodeman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/IMG_1755.jpg

[Sweet Tea Man]

well? just a pic?

[EXTREME]

damn cody!! been thru lots of changes. When was that last pic taken?

[Toolman]

:cussing: :teddy: :middle:

That is it? Nothing else no story? :cussing:

Good to see it is still moving forward. :D

[thecodeman]

That picture was taken last night right after I got it on the trailer. She's loaded up behind the avalanche this morning, ready to head out. I'll post some more details when I get back this afternoon to let you know what the plans are. :)

Bad thing is, I found I have trouble code P0303 - Cylinder #3 misfire. :(

[HHH]

Been looking forward to seeing progress on this one..:colby04:

[shakey]

Been looking forward to seeing progress on this one..:colby04:


no kidding, its been a while.

[1badgmc]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/thecodeman/IMG_1381.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/thecodeman/IMG_1396.jpg

[Chevy-Art]

Very nice, too bad about the accident. What are the other two colors on the truck beside the white?

[kenman1717]

did anyone else notice this thread stopped in 2005, then it started yesterday, and his truck still looked the same not, completed, or am i dreaming.

[Sweet Tea Man]

yeah, in that time he has been busy with what life has. not everyone can work on their projects all the time.

[thecodeman]

Very nice, too bad about the accident. What are the other two colors on the truck beside the white?
Dove Grey from a 94 Cadillac on top. Imola Orange is the design.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0681.jpg

The pinstripe is Hawaiian Orchid Metallic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/DSCN0622.jpg

[thecodeman]

did anyone else notice this thread stopped in 2005, then it started yesterday, and his truck still looked the same not, completed, or am i dreaming.
You're not dreaming. Since 2005 when I last worked on it really, I've bought a house in 05, got married in 06, had two job changes, and the shop that I used to be able to have access to I can no longer co-ordinate my schedule with.

Now I have the opportunity to not only finish it, but I believe it's in capable hands to have some subtle mods done that will really make the truck.

1badgmc has been kind enough to offer to keep me updated with pictures, so hopefully we will start to see some real progress over the next few weeks.

Here's a pic I took on the way down, when we stopped to eat lunch at the Armadillo Grill.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/My%20truck/truck_trip.jpg

[Marcos]

Gonna be awesome!

[blksunshine]

really nice and clean truck man. Its so crazy to see the step by step progress of the build. I feel for ya on the accident, ive been in the same position more than once also haha..good luck..cant wait to see it when its done.

[96extcab]

Nice to see some progress man. Truck is definitely a favorite of mine.

[thecodeman]

Well you would think that no news is good news, but I got the call today that my friend Brian isn't going to be able to do the work I needed. No hard feelings between us. I'll be going to pick it up in the next couple of weekends.

Not sure who to take it to at this point, not too many I know their work and can trust. But I did speak with Bryan (formerly and still kind of at Intro) today on the phone for some time and he suggested I try Corey at Kustom Werx... stay tuned...

[Outlawcrewcab]

Damn what a old thread pulled up. was funny finding a notfy in my e-mail

[1badgmc]

The saga continues...

[Toolman]

Sorry to hear the BS. might be better off in the end. Keep your head up.

[Outlawcrewcab]

what is it lacking?

[thecodeman]

what is it lacking?
Hey Joe! Mostly it needs bodywork, but there are a few things on the suspension that could be buttoned up... Got a watts link i need to put on among other things. I'll talk to you on AIM later if you're on about it.

[thecodeman]

Update - It's at Bob's Chassis & Exhaust in Burk, getting the exhaust redone, watts link installed, new swaybar endlinks, and a once over on the bags to make sure it's in tip top shape.

[Toolman]

:happy: Good luck!

[DroppedAsAChild]

Sweet your almost at the finish line man Congrats. ANy recent pics of it??

[thecodeman]

Sweet your almost at the finish line man Congrats. ANy recent pics of it??
Nah, besides nothing's changed since I towed it to Burk almost 4 months ago :LOL:

[1badgmc]

Nah, besides nothing's changed since I towed it to Burk almost 4 months ago :LOL:

The location changed! :LOL:

[thecodeman]

Can't be more than down the street, Burk ain't that big :LOL:

[thecodeman]

I think the new color will be solid black :dunno:

[1badgmc]

Can't be more than down the street, Burk ain't that big :LOL:

:LOL: Yeah, it's maybe a mile or so from Brian's. It's actually right on the access rd on the highway.

[1badgmc]

Black will look goooood. :cool:

[thecodeman]

Black will look goooood. :cool:
solid black, with limo tint all around. Cant decide on the clear corner lenses or the GM ambers. And the taillights would be the stock-looking ones with LEDs... like RailinChevy's. Probably black out the GMC on the denali grille, and leave the OEM insert.

[hammered65]

Hey Codeman, glad to your project is back underway. I am really glad you didn't take it to KustomWerx. They will mess your truck up. I know from personal experience. Can't wait to see the progress.

[thecodeman]

Hey Codeman, glad to your project is back underway. I am really glad you didn't take it to KustomWerx. They will mess your truck up. I know from personal experience. Can't wait to see the progress.
Really? That sucks. Thanks for the heads up on that. It's at Bob's Nas-t Chaseez and Exhaust, I'll be calling him today to see what's up :D May have found another toy this weekend but I dont want to spoil the goods on that until I check it out.

[1badgmc]

Really? That sucks. Thanks for the heads up on that. It's at Bob's Nas-t Chaseez and Exhaust, I'll be calling him today to see what's up :D May have found another toy this weekend but I dont want to spoil the goods on that until I check it out.

Another toy or a replacement toy?

[thecodeman]

Another toy or a replacement toy?
Another toy. You think I'm going to let my kid drive my truck? :LOL: It will take me 16 years to finish whatever I get him/her so now's a good time to start. :crazy:

* 9/12/08 - this was going to be a 69 C10 short wide but the old dude that owned it never called me back :cussing:*

[thecodeman]

Talked to Bob today. He expects to be finished with it tomorrow. Anyone know a good paint & body shop?

[shakey]

i do, but i don't think you want to drive to Idaho.

[thecodeman]

i do, but i don't think you want to drive to Idaho.
You never know :LOL:

[Sweet Tea Man]

GA aint that far. PM me

[thecodeman]

PM sent...

[thecodeman]

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[96extcab]

Sexy.

[1badgmc]

Cody doesn't like big pics.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/thecodeman/08-07-08_1054.jpg

[thecodeman]

they did, photobucket allows me to put up thumbnails so as to not be "that guy" posting pics. Clcik on the thumbnails to take you to the full size at photobucket.

Now you're "that guy" :LOL:

[1badgmc]

they did, photobucket allows me to put up thumbnails so as to not be "that guy" posting pics. Clcik on the thumbnails to take you to the full size at photobucket.

Now you're "that guy" :LOL:

I'm lazy. I don't want to click thumbs all day long. I'd rather be "that guy."

Fine then! I'll take 'em down and leave the best one. :cool:

At least I didn't double post!!! :idiot: :LOL:

[thecodeman]

Fine then! I'll take 'em down and leave the best one. :cool:

At least I didn't double post!!! :idiot: :LOL:
Newbie! :D

[1badgmc]

You're just jealous that I saw the truck and you didn't. :tongue:

[IntroWheels]

Finally some progress on that thing.

[thecodeman]

You're just jealous that I saw the truck and you didn't. :tongue:

So true :bawl:

You free sunday afternoon? :mushy: Might be going to meet Bob.

[thecodeman]

Finally some progress on that thing.
The wheels haven't been polished since I bought them in 2005:LOL:

[1badgmc]

So true :bawl:

You free sunday afternoon? :mushy: Might be going to meet Bob.

I can be. Did you talk to him today? He wasn't sure if he had something going on Sunday or not when I was there.

[1badgmc]

The wheels haven't been polished since I bought them in 2005:LOL:

Yeah, and the rears are on backwards too! DOH!! :eek: :LOL:

[thecodeman]

I can be. Did you talk to him today? He wasn't sure if he had something going on Sunday or not when I was there.
Yeah I did. He was going to check with The Wife for sunday afternoon. I'll let you know.

Yeah, and the rears are on backwards too! DOH!! :eek: :LOL:
I thought you would fix that while you were up there?:dunno: :D

[1badgmc]

I thought you would fix that while you were up there?:dunno: :D


:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Good one! You're lucky I stopped and got pics!!! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[thecodeman]

:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Good one! You're lucky I stopped and got pics!!! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Bob said you were there all morning. You couldn't spend 5 minutes to swap the rear wheels around? :think: :D

[1badgmc]

Bob said you were there all morning. You couldn't spend 5 minutes to swap the rear wheels around? :think: :D

eh...Just a couple hours. But, no. :LOL:

[thecodeman]

I hope that the guy keeping your truck across the street stores some empty cardboard boxes nearby it and leaves the door up just to freak you out in case one fell over :LOL: :D

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

damn, i'm going to retire before this ride is streetable again.

[Sweet Tea Man]

responded

[thecodeman]

damn, i'm going to retire before this ride is streetable again.
Do you even have a truck anymore pattycakes? :D

And it's streetable now, that's why it was at bobs :rocking: Now it just needs an inspection and paint.

[1badgmc]

I hope that the guy keeping your truck across the street stores some empty cardboard boxes nearby it and leaves the door up just to freak you out in case one fell over :LOL: :D

:LOL: haha...Nope!

[1badgmc]

damn, i'm going to retire before this ride is streetable again.

It....


















is.....



















ALIVE!!!!!!





:eek: AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

[thecodeman]

Going to go see it tomorrow. Trying to figure out a way to get it home tomorrow too with no inspection. Registration and insurance are current, it's driveable but no trailer on short notice. Cant flat tow an automatic in neutral it seems... hmm...

[99gixxer]

nice progress... whens that thing gonna be back on the road?

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

Do you even have a truck anymore pattycakes? :D

And it's streetable now, that's why it was at bobs :rocking: Now it just needs an inspection and paint.
hell yeah i still have it. hasn't been off the rode for more than a week as long as i've had it!

[1badgmc]

Excuse the "through the filthy windshield" shots:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/thecodeman/IMG_3198.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/thecodeman/IMG_3201.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/thecodeman/IMG_3206.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/thecodeman/IMG_3203.jpg

The shots really need a longer shutter to get more motion blur in the wheels, but I wasn't running the camera.

[Chuggernaut]

:rocking: Glad to see it back on the road. When is it due for paint?

[1badgmc]

:rocking: Glad to see it back on the road. When is it due for paint?

He's probably still on the road back home right now, but he still has to figure all that out.

[thecodeman]

Yeah just got home not too long ago, it made it back ok. Got a lot of work still but was given an ultimatum to have it 100% done by Feb 28 (baby's due date) or to be forced to sell it...

...ok not quite but I pretty much should forget if not done by then.

So I'm making my list...

LMC's checking it twice...

Going to get it inspected soon. Shout out to the three state troopers, decatur policeman, grand prairie policeman, and the fake cop car parked on the side of the road for not pulling me over on the trip home.

Will post up with progress as it should be more frequent now and the search for the bodyshop continues. It will have to be in North Texas though, it kills me not to be able to check in on it. Jason would probably appreciate being left alone too.

Amusing thing happened on the way home... didnt have the key for the locking gas cap. had to break it off to put gas in it to make it the rest of the way home, lol.

[1badgmc]

Jason would probably appreciate being left alone too.

naw...You know you were never bothering me.

[Sweet Tea Man]

my offer from when we were talking still stands if something comes up. just let me know cody

[thecodeman]

my offer from when we were talking still stands if something comes up. just let me know cody
I know I appreciate it. :cool: If it comes down to it, I'll have it shipped there and crash at your place for a week while you fix it :aniteef:

...Cant you move to Texas? Would be easier... :LOL:

[Sweet Tea Man]

i'd have to get the wifes permission:lol:

[thecodeman]

Worked on it some last night. Installed my $2 NAPA non-locking gas cap :head:

[thecodeman]

Made some progress this weekend, I changed the oil and filter and washed the truck.

I think the trouble code I had back in Feb or so with cylinder #3 misfire was a stuck lifter (among other things?) that seems to have worked itself out. I had a check engine light still when I got it back from bob's but it definately ran better. Plugging in the scan tool told me it was a problem with the MAF... after checking the wires and kind of screwing with it i finally saw one of the pins on the sensor was jacked and bent. I carefully straightened it out and plugged it back in and I have 0 trouble codes now :head: I plan to take it to the stereo shop this week to get the gremlins worked out and some wiring cleaned up... (maybe a stereo installed too? I pulled everything out when doing the interior so no speakers no cd player nothing. Also need to hook up door poppers and wire up the fog lamps for the gmc bumper) I've got a short/bad ground with my taillamps and need to bleed the brakes. After that, it's time for the first inspection in like 4 years :D I can't wait to drive this thing. I dont know what happened to my swaybar - if bob has it he can keep it and I'll get a bigger one - but I definately want one on there. Maybe new shocks. It rides completely different without one.

Still looking for a bodyshop...

[Sweet Tea Man]

Still looking for a bodyshop...
still holding offer for you

[hammered65]

You might check out Stoked Out Specialties for the body and paint. They are near Dallas.

http://www.stokedoutspecialties.com/

[thecodeman]

still holding offer for you
Maybe the hurricane will float you to Texas :dunno: :D

You might check out Stoked Out Specialties for the body and paint. They are near Dallas.

http://www.stokedoutspecialties.com/


Thanks, I'll look into it.

[thecodeman]

You might check out Stoked Out Specialties for the body and paint. They are near Dallas.

http://www.stokedoutspecialties.com/
Nope, can't take my POS there. Waaaaaay too cool of a place. Every ride looks freakin sweet. :rocking: Rambler wagons? Check. Buick wagon? '50 chevy trucks? check, check. :drool:

[thecodeman]

UPS Package Tracking
Status: In Transit
Scheduled Delivery: Sep 03, 2008
Shipped to: EULESS, TX 76040, US
Shipped on: Aug 29, 2008
Service Type: GROUND
Weight: 17.60 LBS



PACKAGE PROGRESS
Date Time Location Activity
Sep 03,2008 5:00 am FORT WORTH, TX, US OUT FOR DELIVERY

:D

[thecodeman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/thecodeman/img036.jpg

Sweet. Lots of little things I needed to finish her out. Hopefully getting inspected soon!! Look for more pics.

[Sweet Tea Man]

oh snap! you ordered a box full of popcorn!

[BackinBlack]

Can't wait to see it back in action. Looks like progress is being made.

[thecodeman]

oh snap! you ordered a box full of popcorn!
:yumyum:

[thecodeman]

Can't wait to see it back in action. Looks like progress is being made.

Looks can be deceiving :LOL:

But srsly, yeah, it is :D

[thecodeman]

Well tonight I did some work.

Got the hardware on for the fuel door, so that's finished. Nice to actually be able to fuel up now.

Put the tailgate bumpers on, hood bumpers.

Got all the correct grille mounting hardware, so it actually fits decent for aftermarket. Will have to try to get my GM Escalade grille working with the billet insert and put it on - not sure how this aftermarket Denali grill will look.

Was going to swap out the broken drivers side mirror for the new one, but im not a contortionist and cant find anything 10MM that will fit those forsaken screws, so put that off.

Ah, the billet rear view mirror. Hmm. Doest fit the stock glass adapter thing. No big deal, I'll give it a couple taps to see if it comes off.....

.......SKKKKKKKKKT. Shattered windshield, cracks in all directions from the stupid metal mount thingy. I needed to replace the back glass (it's pitted) but was going to wait until later. Now I will have to get a windshield too. Might as well make sure that my other windows are all good, and all the hardware is correct and have the glass man out once. To get factory tint or not...

To be continued...

[DroppedAsAChild]

Ah, the billet rear view mirror. Hmm. Doest fit the stock glass adapter thing. No big deal, I'll give it a couple taps to see if it comes off.....

.......SKKKKKKKKKT. Shattered windshield, cracks in all directions from the stupid metal mount thingy. I needed to replace the back glass (it's pitted) but was going to wait until later. Now I will have to get a windshield too. Might as well make sure that my other windows are all good, and all the hardware is correct and have the glass man out once. To get factory tint or not...

To be continued...



I did the same thign when i put my rear view mirror in LOL you have to get a rear mirror mounting kit and glue the new mount on the gm one.

[Izzy]

I personally would have no issues having Kustom Werx paint my truck, remember Mike(grounded) works there.

[mybigwarwagon]

Well tonight I did some work.

Ah, the billet rear view mirror. Hmm. Doest fit the stock glass adapter thing. No big deal, I'll give it a couple taps to see if it comes off.....

.......SKKKKKKKKKT. Shattered windshield, cracks in all directions from the stupid metal mount thingy. ..


For future reference.

If you heat the metal mount with a soldering iron to where it is fairly warm then put an ice cube on the outside of the windshield over the mount it will 99% of the time pop right off.

Now ya know

[Beyond Static©]

I personally would have no issues having Kustom Werx paint my truck, remember Mike(grounded) works there.

that's reason enough not to bring it there:aniteef: Kustom Werx does some badass work. Do it codeman

[Izzy]

:LOL: Hurry up with the 99 already.

[eulogio]

Cant wait to see more progress.

[thecodeman]

I personally would have no issues having Kustom Werx paint my truck, remember Mike(grounded) works there.
I didnt know that. Where's that mofo been hiding out anyway. Been a long time since I've seen him.

[Izzy]

Not sure, I talk to him occasionaly. I'm sure he's busy working.

[shakey]

Not sure, I talk to him occasionaly. I'm sure he's busy "working".


fixed....

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

Not sure, I talk to him occasionaly. I'm sure he's busy working.
did he ever sell his truck?

[thecodeman]

did he ever sell his truck?
This isn't the "Grounded's Truck Progress Thread" :cussing:

[Beyond Static©]

You're damn right. Grounded's threads containted more progress:whacko:

[thecodeman]

You're damn right. Grounded's threads containted more progress:whacko:
:middle: :D

I think I have found a bodyshop! Hardcore Kustoms in GP.

Going to try and call them today or visit tomorrow if they are open.

*edit* What the eff gives? I email both email addresses, the mailbox is full. Call the number on the site, the number has been disconnected. Crap. Back to the yellow pages.

[Izzy]

Picassos in Fort Worth, they do some nice work. Joe's shop, Outlaw Motorsports, is in the same complex.

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

This isn't the "Grounded's Truck Progress Thread" :cussing:
i have to comment in it somewhere to get it to the top so you can remember to update us for the next breakage/carnage.

[LS6TT]

i call bs, i doubt you even have the truck anymore..probably ran over it with that huge avy your rocking now...LOL..