Nickleahy23's Project Bagged

[Nickleahy23]

Well Ive just been thinking and figured id throw up a thread..I know its a ways away but I have quite a few things planned to be done to the truck by Memorial weekend for Automotion in Wisconsin Dells, WI..Heres the list..Gonna take some motivation but honestly I think I can get it done..Just sucks being at college..I can do small things but the suspension/welding will be done over spring break when im home.Ill also list the prices I paid for parts just incase anyone would like to use them for reference.

Exterior-
-Welded in rollpan- $110 done
-Shaved tailgate Free
-Billet Grille $179/Done
-Cowl Hood $150 from a friend Bought and Installed
-Black projector lights and parking lights/corners Ordered $93 for projectors, 40 for corners and bumper
-Smoothie front bumper painted to match- $130 from LMC- $185 done
-New tonneu cover done
-Tubs/notch cover in the bed
-Tinted taillights or LED tails and tint those $45+ Shipping to White_Stealth
-New passenger mirror ordered and installed
-Shave 3rd brakelight or tint it
-All dents repaired with little to no bondo
-New paint (a satin black, not sure exactly..No clear coat though..Long term on the paint is Burnt Orange once I get outa college)

Interior-
-Re do the tint with 5% all around, 35% on the windshield $60 for all windows, $150 to get windshield done tint in garage
-White face gauges
-Raamat all around the truck $200 for kit
-New carpet if I can afford it at the end
-New door pannels. Denali or clean stock ones done
-Viper 5900 Alarm $650 installed
-Door Pins Ordered Done

Airride/suspension
-Drop spindles Done
-Notch for tie rods Done
-Install modded stock control arms w/moog ball joints Done
-Sway bar bushings, idler/pitman arm, maybe steering box Done
-Remove stock inner fenders and weld in trailor fenders Done
-Re do wiring for valves/tanks to look cleaner and more reliabledone
-Move tanks foward to have room for a hidden hitch done
-Weld a drag bar just below rollpan to protect it from getting ripped off
-Install new trans Xmember that bolts from the side
-Hidden Hitch Done
-New brake rotors/wheel bearings when I install the spindles and control arms Done
-Paint frame/clean everything up Done
-Train horns Soon

Going in for paint on 4/11/08
Thats about it that I can think of...wow thats a bigger list then I thought haha..A lot will be done over spring break..Everything has to be ready for paint by the middle of May to be done in time..Heres what it looks like currently
Updated Pictures
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3746.jpg
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Before Pictures
Wayyyy to high in the front without spindles and stock inner fenders
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bagged%20Truck/100_3146.jpg

Will have a big billet and black lights since it will be flat black overall, and that bent ass bumper will be outa here
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bagged%20Truck/100_3148.jpg

just not gonna cut it..
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bagged%20Truck/100_3158.jpg

Gonna have a smooth ass...and that tonneu that doesnt even fit will be gone, just have it for winter
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bagged%20Truck/100_3137.jpg

Parts Ive ordered/Installed Pics

Here are the lights im ordered. Use the stock 9006 bulb and are higher quality then the cheap projectors
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/GR7011AB.jpg
And here are the rest of the front black lights minus the projectors
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/88c10comboblk.jpg

[gooberchevy]

It will be a chore, but you know I'll be down to help. Just get a few cold Beast Ice's and we can work all night!

[BigBlack03]

I've said it before but I'll say it again. I love your truck dude. Once you get all that done it will be absolutely :boobies: Can't wait to see the progress.

[Nickleahy23]

I've said it before but I'll say it again. I love your truck dude. Once you get all that done it will be absolutely :boobies: Can't wait to see the progress.

Thanks man yours is lookin good too...ya im just gonna be glad to have it back to where my old truck kind of was...And im gonna go back through everything to fix what i did fast and make sure its clean looking, safe, and reliable..

[Nickleahy23]

anyone know where I can get a good tonneu cover for a decent price? I want one that you can barely see..

[96extcab]

anyone know where I can get a good tonneu cover for a decent price? I want one that you can barely see..

Checkmate makes some that are pretty flush I think. Might want to look into one of those.

[stepsidebowtie]

Checkmate makes some that are pretty flush I think. Might want to look into one of those.

:word: I love mine.

[Nickleahy23]

and pictures of it? I need to be sure that the shocks/arms would clear the tubs that would be in the back of the truck...

[Nickleahy23]

Well heres a start..got a new mirror on its way..add $36 to the running tally

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-95-96-97-98-Chevy-GMC-Pickup-Truck-Power-Mirror-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33649QQihZ003QQitemZ130194275704QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Nickleahy23]

Would anyone recommend that I do the wheel bearings when i put the new spindels and rotors on? I figure i may as well go it all at once..How much do they run?

[wagonwhatmp5]

gunna look good

[96thebossgrnchv]

Would anyone recommend that I do the wheel bearings when i put the new spindels and rotors on? I figure i may as well go it all at once..How much do they run?
yeah do them forsure, they run $10 per ring, and you'll need two inner seals, so it'll be about $50 all together but well worth it, it's gonna look sweet, i'm rolling at alot slower pace lol

[Rafaels6]

look at this one its the one im thinking about getting i i do get one

http://www.checkerpro.com/hardcovers.html

[Nickleahy23]

im likin that cover, but i have to have it open from the outside because of my shaved tailgate...

ya i will probably just replace them then..ya I was going at a slow pace, and this still is..4 months to do it all is plenty of time..just have to get **** done when im at home like the front end, but other parts i can do up here at school..

Also what else should i replace in the front? The control arms i have, have brand new bushings in then, along with new moog ball joints, then ill do those wheel bearings. I think i need and idler arm and pitman arm, but im not entirely sure..my steering is pretty loose..Also what about tie rods? I dont know what i should be doing since im bagged and everything sees such extreme angels...also for the sway bar, i need new bushings on the end..Is there a front end rebuild kit anywhere?

[mustang0ne]

Thats a decent list, and the truck should look good for the dells. I go up there every year as well, I already made the reservations for the wilderness hotel. I havent decided if im taking the truck or the mustang yet since I have a list for both. Maybe ill see you up there.

[1lo98]

Good luck with the list truck looks good!

[framedraggin96]

for tonneau covers the checkmate is the cheapest way to get a clean and fairly flush lid, the only thing i see with the checkmates is they're never straight, always wavy, i ended up going with a gt classic by gemtop. it was kind of expensive but it looks smooth and straight.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w233/bagged96chevy/kylestruck132-1.jpg

[Marcos]

List looks good. Cant to see pictures.

[Dukemaster]

List looks good. Cant to see pictures.

Me either, my work blocks photobucket.

[Marcos]

Me either, my work blocks photobucket.

Sucks dont it. When I really want to see them and I am bored I will just remote upload them into imageshack.us

[Nickleahy23]

Not really anything to look at yet as for pictures so dont worry lol...Hopefully in the next month or so Ill be getting everything together and ready to put on over spring break..the gf probably wont be happy that im spending every minute on the truck but i guess youll have that

[adversary]

I too will be going with a gemtop GT, they look so nice!

[REDTRX450]

You got that link i sent you for that grill right? Truck is gonna look good.

[Nickleahy23]

You got that link i sent you for that grill right? Truck is gonna look good.

ya thanks alot for that...Ya im hoping it will look good I just hope I can get it all done in a timely manner and not be like other people who say they have these big plans but never follow through

[REDTRX450]

Well just take it slow and be patient. That is all it takes.

[Nickleahy23]

Well got my door pins ordered..Also got a quote from Custom Classics on a front bumper and rollpan..$335 to my door..how does that sound? front smoothie bumper with frenched in plate and rollpan with pan in middle. My tax return should be in my account in a few days so I can get the lights all ordered

[REDTRX450]

You should check out AVS, airbagparts.com they have what you looking for. I don't know what shipping would be for you though. What do you need a front license plate for any ways, I roll around without one, here in Cali.

[DroppedAsAChild]

Cant wait man we all have some work to do

[Nickleahy23]

You should check out AVS, airbagparts.com they have what you looking for. I don't know what shipping would be for you though. What do you need a front license plate for any ways, I roll around without one, here in Cali.

They seem to like to pull you over here in WI without one so i figure i might as well..it wouldnt be so expensive but shipping on bumpers went up a bunch he told me..I just want to go with Custom Classic because of their quality of parts..

[ikon]

checkmate cover FTW dude...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n6/lowred81/P9240466.jpg

[92 sierra slx]

hey nick what you gonna do with that old cover id be interested if it fit lb

[DroppedAsAChild]

hey nick what you gonna do with that old cover id be interested if it fit lb


It wont fit a long bed its for a short bed

[BHB]

:fire: :weld: :hack: If you want to finish by mem. day you better stop browsing FSC, and get busy!!!!

[Nickleahy23]

hey nick what you gonna do with that old cover id be interested if it fit lb

I dont even know what the cover fits..its an inch to wide on each side of my truck..maybe a NBS? but it didnt fit on my buddies 2001 so IDK...and ya its for a short box

[Nickleahy23]

checkmate cover FTW dude...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n6/lowred81/P9240466.jpg

How do you open the cover since the tailgate is shaved?

[Nickleahy23]

:fire: :weld: :hack: If you want to finish by mem. day you better stop browsing FSC, and get busy!!!!

Im workin on it..i have the mirrow, door pins, headlights ordered, workin on the bumper and rollpan...I figure I can get the major stuff like the front end, welding the pan on and such done over my spring break..most of the other stuff I can do up at school..Main part will be if they cant get it painted in 2 weeks between when I get done with the semester till the dells...

[gooberchevy]

Im workin on it..i have the mirrow, door pins, headlights ordered, workin on the bumper and rollpan...I figure I can get the major stuff like the front end, welding the pan on and such done over my spring break..most of the other stuff I can do up at school..Main part will be if they cant get it painted in 2 weeks between when I get done with the semester till the dells...

Pff we can just rattle can it...ahhaha

[Rafaels6]

i think you open that bed cover with the locks it has on the two back corners

[ikon]

You can order the cover with or without the locks i believe. I would get it with the locks just for a little added security altho you dont have anything in ur bed. (ie..valves/tank/compressors) I believe you can also order some gas shocks to hold the tonneau up in place. It does have a slight lip on still which is rather easy to grab IMO.

[BHB]

Main part will be if they cant get it painted in 2 weeks between when I get done with the semester till the dells...

The bodyshop will definitley screw your whole plan.

[Nickleahy23]

The bodyshop will definitley screw your whole plan.

Im hopin not...Its between the dealership and another body shop...Im going to get it all set up a month or so in advance and make sure its done on time..but ya my last truck was supposed to take 2 weeks, took a month and a half

[ikon]

you should just primer it for dells and get it painted after IMO...

[Nickleahy23]

Ill see what happens when I talk to the body shop...depending on how much more that single stage paint will be and how much longer it would take..I got a quote of 1300 for body work and black primer so thats a possibility..well see

[ikon]

Why are you going with single stage over base/clear?

[Nickleahy23]

Why are you going with single stage over base/clear?

$$$...I want a finish like shave05's truck..it will be like a satin black finish..Last time i got a quote for a paintjob with the full base/clear coat it was over 4k and just the body work and primer was 1300..so im figuring single stage takes less work there for it should be a hell of a lot cheaper

[numatk_07]

Sucks dont it. When I really want to see them and I am bored I will just remote upload them into imageshack.us

:gay: Yeah, work is gay about that shiz.

[Nickleahy23]

Well got the mirror on..and it made the truck look 20 times better haha..should have been done 8 months ago..Also have the projector head lights along with the black corners/turns coming this week..I have to pay off a few bills and then this weekend im hopefully getting my cowl hood...Then my tax return comes on Friday and let the spending begin.

[Marcos]

Sweet.

[Nickleahy23]

yup..Next will be a bumper and rollpan most likely..After that the exterior is almost ready for paint. Just wont be able to put the rollpan on until spring break when I get taht hidden hitch on and mess with my tanks and such..the gf is really gonna hate me for living with my truck that whole week

[slammed97]

ha :fire:single stage paint

[Nickleahy23]

well it will depend on what I have for funds...and I dont want to spend a bunch on a paintjob again..my last truck I had got keyed multiple times..Its my daily that gets driven through winter and parked in a college parking lot. Once I get out of college it will get the paint it deserves but I just cant justify it as of right now..chances are it will just get primer for a while...all I care about is it will look better then the dented up **** that it has right now

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Blue%20truck/100_2733.jpg
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[DroppedAsAChild]

Those pictures make me cringe :eek:

[slammed97]

dang how many enemys do u have?

[Nickleahy23]

none..whats what happens when your vehicle is parked between the dorms and the parties at a party school...drunk idiots just **** **** up..and the dent came from a camp fire..I think someone got in a fight and got thrown into it..Either way I would rather go with a cheaper way to make it look good for now..but well see what kind of quotes i can get.

[Nickleahy23]

Got the new projectors installed..No glare with these babys..they have glare shields in them. Here is a light picture..Ill get a better picture of the projectors when its light out and not 4*. The lights fit just like OEM which I am very happy about.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/100_3356.jpg
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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/100_3346.jpg

[ikon]

u got some balls manning up to the 4* weather to install some projectors OUTSIDE...bwahahha Cut off looks pretty damn decent man. Obviously nothing youll get out of an OEM projector but those look nice as hell...cant wait to check em out in person at the meet on the 23rd...u better be still going...

edit....you should try to get some distant cutoff shots.

[Nickleahy23]

I will try to later tonight..I was cold and was comin back to my dorm and it was kinda still light out..there definatly better then the stock housings though

[Nickleahy23]

Well I got my cowl hood today and put it on..Also ordered my DJM drop spindles..Come Monday I will be ordering my roll pan and my bumper...Just a question. Is there anywhere online I can buy a filler plate for my tailgate handle? I dont have the time right now to go and make on on the CNC plasma cutter at school like i did before..Wekk stay tuned..Also here are some current pics of the POs..Ya it needs a bath to say the least..and we have a TON of snow here at home. Supposed to get 14" more on Sunday..Its going to be crazy

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/100_3401.jpg
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Clean ass truck...
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/100_3362.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/100_3358.jpg

Also a pic of how far the lights stick out..They could be in a little more, but because of being so low and the aiming it made them stick out a little more..Ill work on it
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/100_3360.jpg

They look pretty sexy from the front though. The lights fit perfect and line up great so im loving that..just gotta get the rest of the black lights in there, even though the salt disguises that haha
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/100_3359.jpg

All the snow
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[zlatko]

please fix that front bumper it drive me @#@# o i send u money for dash thrsday

[Nickleahy23]

Ahh alright man i see that in my paypal now..Ill get that shipped out..Ya I have a new bumper and rollpan comin soon

[DroppedAsAChild]

just kick the bumper so it bends back down and itll be fine lol you gettin new bumper brackets too ???

Oh ya the trucks lookin good man

[Nickleahy23]

ya im gettin new brackets with it...its getin there...cant wait for paint

[92 sierra slx]

yeah its looking good you sold the old style dash???
the blue one

[zlatko]

yup to me... i just dont no how to change dash in my truck

[Nickleahy23]

yup the dash is sold...well here is an update.. my new rear window..i got it for free what do you think??
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2425.jpg
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[cody777]

Dude wtf happened they steal your system? love the truck by the way.

[Nickleahy23]

haha nah i was just driving down the road and it exploded..the system wasnt even on..Im thinkin the system weakened it quite a bit and then today it was cold and got hot and went boom..its lame and theres $100 down the drain for a new one

[zlatko]

we have same 5 speed truck, color ,ideas,toolbox,and my truck will look same as ur old blue truck when is done .man u my hero lol j/k. looki need that fuse box cover if u still have one .let me no when u going to shipp dash so i can start taking my old one out.i have 2-3 days off so nothing to do.thanks zack

[Bagged 04]

Sucks about your window.

[xtremer-pxl]

yea that does suck about the window. thats some crazy ****.

[Fishnfergie]

That sucks that same thing happened to my dads Express Van, just cruising down the highway (in Florida) and all of the sudden It just crumbled.

[Nickleahy23]

Well got the window put in just now..Guy said it didnt fit perfect..to much space at the top? He thinks my cab is bent, but why would it be even and everything else line up? It was the kind of glass auto glass specialists use so i dont know if its oem quality or not..but he ran a thicker bead to isolate the glass from the sub vibrations and such..hopefully it works out ok..

[Nickleahy23]

whooo heres $100 down the drain for nothing
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[gooberchevy]

Did it come factory tinted?

[Nickleahy23]

ya...privacy or whatever..it will still be getting 5% on it though..its just like the other one i had

[92 sierra slx]

that sucks about window

[z32]

I'm diggin the plates Leahy, just noticed that.

[Nickleahy23]

^^ ya there ballin haha..

Well the drop spindles should be here this week. My black corner lights and turn signals are here, just have to put them in when it warms up. I ordered my roll pan from AVS today also with a tailgate handle filler plate...Its comin along..

[Nickleahy23]

Hidden Hitch is on its way as well

[z32]

you still got big blue sittin up on the hill?

[Nickleahy23]

yup lol I have to pull a few small parts off her and get the motor out then shes gettin scrapped.

[z32]

sweet lol what you doin with that motor? i'm thinkin sand rail :]

[Kruznlow69]

wow, sux bout the window man. been busy here, getting a lot more time into the truck lately so things are moving along. hole all is good man!

[Nickleahy23]

Well got the black lights put in the front, and my drop spindles came...Also washed the beast..first time since summer lol..ya i got a little picture happy but deal with it haha

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bagged%20Truck/102_3501.jpg
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[Marcos]

Nice, I think I might try to throw the cowl hood on tomorrow.

[92 sierra slx]

looking good nick

[Nickleahy23]

Nice, I think I might try to throw the cowl hood on tomorrow.


how long has it been in your garage?? haha get that **** done...im lovin it so far

[Nickleahy23]

Alright just another update..Got the front bumper, rollpan, tailgate handle filler plate and hidden hitch. Now I just need the time to rip this thing apart and get the new stuff on. Im hoping that during April it will be getting painted so then I dont have to rush it during may...Just have to but the brake rotors and then ill have everything for the front. Im going to wait on replacing some front end parts just because i dont want to spend $300 on that right now. It will get done this summer though.

Hitch
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3514.jpg

Rollpan from AVS..Really good quality and very heavy duty. There is a small dent in the bottom from shipping I think, but its nothing that wont get fixed anyway. Even came with a light for above the plate.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3516.jpg
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[Marcos]

how long has it been in your garage?? haha get that **** done...im lovin it so far

Yeah, still sitting in the garage...

[zlatko]

do u still have parts for me nick?

[Nickleahy23]

Ya I have that fuse pannel but I still wont be ablt to get that other piece from my old dash until next week. Its burried under 2 feet of snow..

[Nickleahy23]

This is Mike (gooberchevy). I've been waiting at sh*tbrick's house for an hour and half for him to get here so we can go and get the front end all tore apart. We had a few beers last night, he told me to be at his house by 10...and he ended up staying at his gf's. The **** even told me he would cook/or buy me breakfast. So now I'm hungry and sick of waiting.

Lol anyways, hopefully some progress will be reported by tonight.

[Marcos]

Come on Nick! Wake up

[ikon]

:lol: why wouldnt he stay at his g/f he prly got laid.

[adversary]

Someone's hungry and lonely :lol:

[Nickleahy23]

haha just seen that..Nah no gettin laid..I was drunk and passed the **** out..Well we got quite a bit done today. Long story short one side is back together. Need new tie rods. Cut the frame above the control arm in front, the arms are de-humped as well. The arms look to be almost hitting the frame completely and it still seems like im 2" from laying out in the front.Do I have to cut above the arm on both sides? I thought u just had to on one side since the arms are dehumped..I Will notch some more **** out tomorrow and get it laid out..Heres some pictures..
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Both sides of the control arm
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You can see how far it is from laying crossmember..lame
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[Marcos]

Ever hear of jackstands!!! j/k

[Nickleahy23]

haha i knew that would come out..ehh my grandparents dont have any adn those blocks have held up their fare share of stuff lol..any ideas on why it doesnt seem that i gained much from the drop spindles and such? I dont know how much more I can cut...anyone have pictures of how much they cut out?

[zlatko]

you are not done !!!!!no more girls or beer ok !!! u eat #@$% and sleep in that truck boyy. j/k and where is my parts snow must be 10 ft + i need them fast and i will send u my sugar mamy so u dont have to leave all time.let me no nick

[ikon]

nick...im sure you can cut out plenty more :D

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/secsi_ikon/DSC01555.jpg

[TOFNLO]

upper ball joint binded?

[92 sierra slx]

lil more cutting should do the trick
that or somethings binding up a lil

[Nickleahy23]

Got er all taken care of..just needed to cut a little more of the frame and made my upper cups 2 1/2"...Shes sexy.Man this has been more work then I ever imagined theres so much cutting and trial and error...But shes on the ground now and with all the new front end parts shell ride like a dream. I dont know what to do with my battery. Wont be room in front. Maybe a bus bar and run the battery in the bed? also gonna weld in the trailer fenders tomorrow and then get everything situated..its a mess on the drivers side and that EDC makes it real cramped..Heres the pictures. I will be able to lay 22's with my swaybar FYI

Everything clears perfect..Ill be cleaning it all up some tomorrow
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3597.jpg

Eekk..
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3596.jpg

Cut that **** up
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3600.jpg

Givin her a massage
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3603.jpg

yup
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3605.jpg

New xmember that bolts from the side goin in tomorrow
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3607.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3608.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3610.jpg

Skid plate..should be down once i get the tranny x member in
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3612.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3615.jpg
Hard to tell but theres plenty of room for the end links..just a ****ty angle but thats what lifetime warrentys are for
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3614.jpg

Cuttin up the fenders
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3624.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3631.jpg

Rims clear fine
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3634.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3635.jpg

Up in the fender
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3636.jpg

That is all for today..Tomorrow ill be finishing up the front with a few touches..cleaning it up, sway bar endlinks, double checking everything. Gonna put in the new tranny x member also. Then its time to tear the back apart and put the hitch on and move my tanks, clean it up, weld the rollpan and tailgate...its been a busy week so far and its just gonna get busier

[ikon]

very nice update dude!! Cant wait to see this thing cleaned up in the summer in person :D :D :D

[TOFNLO]

you check out how much lift you are going to get with the cups trimmed?

[Nickleahy23]

nah not yet...I had the battery rigged up just so I could get power for the switches to get it down..It made me happy and then I left after being out there since 10am...Ill check it out tomorrow. Before I was maxing out when the arms hit the frame so I should still get a decent amount..only cut 1/2" off

And mike (gooberchevy) thanks a ton for all the help..wouldn't be near as done if it wasn't for your help

[silverado96]

nice progress. did you have to cut the frame to get the lower control arm to clear? also did you relocate the wiring harness on the driver side firewall?

[Nickleahy23]

ya I had to cut above the arm on the frame..I havent gotten around to moving the harness yet...It clears the tire by a tiny bit right now..I figure that I wont be driving that low ever so if its not hitting when im laid out then I shouldnt have a problem..Ill still look at it tomorrow and see what I can do..

[tonxcab]

looks great now drag and take pics

[gooberchevy]

looks great now drag and take pics

Still have a lot to do.

Front

Trailer fenders
Battery Mount, which may end up going in back somewhere
Mount fuse box/brake block stuff
Sway bar end links put on
Put bumper on (one bracket is bent if you remember)

Back

Mount hidden hitch
Move tanks
Weld in roll pan

So it will be a bit before it is all said and done, but it's getting there

Just talked to Nick awhile ago, he found some trailer fenders for $14 bucks each, so hopefully he gets those in today.

[Kruznlow69]

awesome man, glad to see my old arms goin to use! 2 1/2" upper cups will lay the 22's perfectly how i had them set up for max lift, i had 12 1/4" lift in front with 200psi in the tank. not bad for stock arms. for a lil more lift you can check out my old build thread and see how i notched the frame to clear the upper arms below the mount to allow more lift. once you get my old trans x-member in you'll be layin rail! welcome to the club man!

[z32]

God damn dude I wish I was there helpin' u guys. Gotta love being a broke tekker in Wyoming haha. But it's lookin' good bro.

[ikon]

Still have a lot to do.

Front

Trailer fenders
Battery Mount, which may end up going in back somewhere
Mount fuse box/brake block stuff
Sway bar end links put on
Put bumper on (one bracket is bent if you remember)

Back

Mount hidden hitch
Move tanks
Weld in roll pan

So it will be a bit before it is all said and done, but it's getting there

Just talked to Nick awhile ago, he found some trailer fenders for $14 bucks each, so hopefully he gets those in today.

bah u dont have to move the battery to the back...id be layin on 265/35/22 if it wasnt for my clutch resevoir...thats the only thing.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/secsi_ikon/Picture047.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/secsi_ikon/DSC01878.jpg

[Nickleahy23]

Ya Ikon your right..but I cut out to much of the fenders so now they will clear a 24 haha...Im just mounting the other battery in the back with the one I already have back there..Will work out fine..

Well today I got the front end all finished up bascially..double checked it all, cleaned it up and painted the frame. Still workin on the tie rod notch reinforcement...all is good though. did some cuttin and welding and got the trailer fenders in. Moved the drivers side harness up and to the left..kinda ghettoly but its decent. I welded some sheetmetal over the old hole then finished in around the new spot for the harness. I then used some expanding foam to make it water tight. Ill trim the foam and paint it and you will never know its there...Well thats about it i guess..here are some pics

Little messy haha
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3638.jpg

Fender
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3639.jpg

Moved wires
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3644.jpg

Tackin the fenders..notice the proper saftey gear..
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3646.jpg

Mess of wires
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3649.jpg
Covering the hole
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3657.jpg
Painted up
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3658.jpg
bling bling
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3664.jpg
Front xmember on the ground
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3666.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3668.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3669.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3673.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3674.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3675.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3676.jpg
Draggin skidplate?
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3679.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3681.jpg

[Nickleahy23]

Lift at 180 psi
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3682.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3683.jpg
mad sides
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3684.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3685.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3686.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3687.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3689.jpg
Cali
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3690.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Bag%20work/102_3691.jpg

[92 sierra slx]

looking good nice FORD tractor you got there

[ikon]

damn son looks so sexy!!

[Nickleahy23]

looking good nice FORD tractor you got there

Its my grandpas..he needed sumthin to do this winter so he restored it..just about time for paint..Ill have to take a few pics of their other machinery around there

[jimmy_dong]

please tell me that you are goin to box in where you trimmed the frame for the tie rods. there is nothing worse than treaking a frame or having it crack after all that work. that is a reason why some people think that bagged trucks are a hack job. im not saying your is by any means. mine is not even drivable yet.

[Nickleahy23]

Im going to..I just have to find some pipe and ill get it done..

[gooberchevy]

Ba ba ba ba ballin!

[cody777]

Nice man lookin good.

[DroppedAsAChild]

Damn man you did a $hit load of work man awsome man glad to see things comin together for ya, Thats how the truck supposed to look man laid out, Hope fully ill see ya this year at a show. Keep me posted ill ttyl man

[Nickleahy23]

Aight well got it all finished today...double checked the front the made sure everything was bolted back like fenders and hood..then I started on the rear. took off the bumper, mounted the hidden hitch..Then came the problem of mounting my tanks..I got it though..3 5 gallon under the rear of the bed with a hitch.I mounted them sideways this time. The rear one is centered, while the next 2 are offset to the pass side to clear the watts link arm/bracket. Works out perfect..Also mounted my valves on the notch brace.Wish i would have done that before the winter..Well Im gettin an alignment tomorrow. The GF forgot to grab the camera so I will have to post the pictures up tomorrow...shes sexy..o ya i got the front bumper on and a few other little things. New door pannels also.

[still2hi]

Damn man you did a $hit load of work man awsome man glad to see things comin together for ya, Thats how the truck supposed to look man laid out, Hope fully ill see ya this year at a show. Keep me posted ill ttyl man

matt i couldnt help but notice in two lines of typing you said man 5 times

[Marcos]

AI got it though..3 5 gallon under the rear of the bed with a hitch.I mounted them sideways this time. The rear one is centered, while the next 2 are offset to the pass side to clear the watts link arm/bracket. Works out perfect.
PICS!!!!!

[ikon]

PICS!!!!!

:word:

[Nickleahy23]

I knew you would like that marcos..I will get them today when I get my camera..

[Nickleahy23]

Well here are the pictures of the back and such..
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3706.jpg
You can see the back one is offset to fit in the middle of the hitch..the rest are to the right to clear the watts link arm
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3707.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3703.jpg
Clears by a pube
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3704.jpg
Dont mind the wires..It was 1030 and I have put in 60+ hours on the truck this week...they will be cleaned up sometime..I really like the valves there..easier to get to if they freeze..hmm should have done that before the winter?
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3709.jpg
How im rollin till tomorrow
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3711.jpg
And how she sits now..Got it aligned today and well I got raped that but thats a different story..Freak snow storm..Had the rims on for the alignment and well they suck donkey dick in the snow..no weight, lo pro summer tires, 1 wheel wonder 2wd..you do the math. Notice the hill behind me that I have to go up to leave my culdasac
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3717.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3716.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3719.jpg

[gooberchevy]

Nuk if you buck...

[Black90Sport]

looks great

[Marcos]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3707.jpg

Got me a project soon!!

[ikon]

nice...cant wait till u clean up the wires :D

[sLOWrado01]

nick for some reason i really like the way the primered parts and your paint scheme look...like a crazy red n black 2tone with a murdered front end. i know thats not how your gunna keep it but it looks fuggin tits!

n about your story about the freak storm on 22's and lo pro summer tires...the day i got my 22's with lo pros installed the weather decided to start snowin (sludge-ing)like id never seen not one minute after i left NTB...IN TEXAS, IN FEBRUARY! that was an interesting 20 mile drive on a brand new wheel/tire combo...i kinda figured the one snow we get a year woulda come in january or december, i wasnt happy either. texas drivers suck at drivin in the snow

[BHB]

nice...cant wait till u clean up the wires :D


Me too :aniteef:

[gooberchevy]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3719.jpg

Only in the fvcking Midwest...8" of snow on the second day of spring.

[Nickleahy23]

Well today I got the pan welded on, cleaned up a few things, painted some interior parts..I used the Krylon Fusion Satin black..no prep work besides cleaning the stuff..I really like how it turned out.Flat black just like the outside will be. Still has the texture to match the rest of the interior...
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3726.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3727.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3745.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3740.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3739.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3738.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3735.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3730.jpg
Welded the pan on..still gotta mount the plate i guess haha. Didnt have time to completely finish it but that will be done when it gets painted soon..
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3742.jpg
someone hit me in the walmart parking lot..cant really see but broke my taillight and scuffed the side
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3743.jpg

[gooberchevy]

Paint the trim around the window/lock switches and the wood grain on the center counsel and call it good.

[ikon]

Time for LED tails...FTW...lookin good man keep it up!

[Nickleahy23]

ya thats what I was thinking..do the wood n around the switches..just ran outa time today...Ya I guess so Dave ha **** theres another bunch of money I dont need to spend

All I have left on the inside is finish that painting and get some new carpet. Then once the outside is painted shell be good for a while

[Nickleahy23]

Well the truck rode like a dream on my 200 mile trip..I didnt get the shocks in but the front rides like it has them now with the new arms and ball joints. Its great being able to cruise low with the 22's...just gotta get used to lifting it to turn ha..I will try to get some draggin pics soon so dont worry.

Also I never put in the swaybar end links..the bar is still in there just not connected. I honestly dont notive a difference..I will have to put them in and see how it rides then..

[DroppedAsAChild]

Time for a new sig B!tch lol trucks lookin good man we both gunna be rollin flat black this year haha im prolly going 2 tone primer tho

[Nickleahy23]

Hell ya Ill have to get one made...Gotta get some new pictures though..soon ha

[Marcos]

Sweetness!

[gooberchevy]

Post up Brooke's rollin pics...they aren't perfect, but look dece

[92 sierra slx]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/102_3739.jpgdamn nick gotta enough sh!t hangin on your shifter

[Nickleahy23]

Haha I dont even notice that..just the old air freshenrs and the gf has a hair tie on there..that will be taken care of soon lol

[sLOWrado01]

gotta keep the hair tie on there. really helps keep her hair outta her face while shes goin down to weenie town for the drive home. i say always be prepared.

[Nickleahy23]

haha good call..that may be why its there?

[Nickleahy23]

How do you guys think dark grey/black carpet would look? i have the plain grey stuff..gets dirty so easy and ya..I would either do black to match the painted parts and the outside of the truck or dark grey to match the seat parts..

[Crazed179]

go black, I love it. gotta vacuum it alot but I mean thats all part of it

[Nickleahy23]

Thats what im thinking..it will resist stains a little more to im thinkin...I will have all season mats in there so it shouldnt be to bad...

[gooberchevy]

Well since Nick didn't follow through and I'm bored before class here are a few shots that his gf took when just the other night rollin through WI Dells.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/gooberchevy/n501164318_737658_7594.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/gooberchevy/n501164318_737657_6742.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/gooberchevy/n501164318_737656_6003.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/gooberchevy/n501164318_737655_5404.jpg

[Nickleahy23]

Well just a few new updates..the truck is still doin good. drives great with the new parts in front. Got the bumper-grille filler today. Ordering my 31 bar billet grille today as well. Truck goes in for paint 2 weeks from monday. Flat black. Everything color matched. Only color other then black is the wheels and the billet grille...

[92 sierra slx]

damn you you are taking my project
nah just playing itll look good

[akjay907]

man, we havent had snow like that in years! in alaska!!!

[Nickleahy23]

Alright well ive been slacking lately..The truck didnt go in on Monday because I had a funeral to go to and i just didnt have time..Its going in FORSURE this Friday...My billet grille will be here tomorrow, I got my lower valence and bumper filler in the garage..Everything is ready to go...The best part It will be done for Memorial Weekend lol

[z32]

Shes come a long way man. Should be getting my dodge ram this week. Blazer will be gone this tuesday.

[Nickleahy23]

its gettin there...

[DroppedAsAChild]

Shes come a long way man. Should be getting my dodge ram this week. Blazer will be gone this tuesday.


Trader BAN lol jk :dodge:

[Nickleahy23]

^^^forsure

[gooberchevy]

Kasper you vagina.

[ikon]

Kasper you vagina.
did somebody say vagina!?

[Nickleahy23]

Heres an update..Went to check on the truck today..Only been in there for 2.5 days and they are almost done with body work. Just have to do the cab corners and finish the rollpan. It will be gettin taken apart on Friday and primering everything. Every dent has been or is being pulled with a stud gun and puller then smoothed over..check out how many were on the roof alone. Here are a few pictures.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2616.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2617.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2618.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2619.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2620.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2621.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2622.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2623.jpg

My attempt at humor
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/CIMG2624.jpg

[gooberchevy]

Looking good...and your roof was pretty fvcked lol.

Why didn't you take your wheels off...or did you just not care.

[adversary]

Sold!!!

[Black90Sport]

looks like they had to do quite a bit of work. ive been reading this thread but did i miss when u said the color or colors that will be going on?

[Nickleahy23]

I left them on cuz i couldnt carry the other 4 up here to school..theyll be fine. Hes gonna clean them up when its done and they will be covered when it gets painted.

You come pick it up and its yours haha


The truck is going to be flat (satin) black with the mirrors, handles and everything else matched. Its called Dupont Hotrod flatz and he will use the Hotrod Flatz clear coat over it. It will be super smooth looking.

[Marcos]

Looking good!

[Black90Sport]

sounds awesome. i couldnt decide when painting mine flat black or glossy black. i went with glossy but im very excited to see what yours looks like. should look awesome... are you keeping the chrome with flat black still?

[ikon]

lookin sexy my man!

[Nickleahy23]

for now im keeping the wheels...the wheels and the billet grille will be there for a while..if i can sell the rims i will and get some black ones and maybe powder coat the billet grille..well see how it goes

[z32]

Hell ya I'm getting a Dodge Ram haha someone has to do something different now a days.

Man there was a lot of dents in that thing. She gonna be tight when it's all said and done. I 'm lovin the color choice. I'm tellin you go with black grill and leave chrome wheels. Or go with black wheels just do gloss black instead of satin on the wheels. That would be sweet too.

[Nickleahy23]

^^ya ya lol...Ill get it all back together and see what I think of it..I just kinda want the outside to be done so I can get started on the blow-through..cant take people down to the Indy truck show if I dont have a back seat..

[BHB]

Is it Hot Hues or Hot Rod Flatz???

Can't wait to see it.

[Nickleahy23]

Hot Rod Flatz I believe...

[98extgreen]

do u know how to take off the dash of a 98

[Nickleahy23]

nope havent messed with it...

[94extcab]

Damn, your project is definately motivation to get my @ss in gear and get workin on my truck once college is done with in a week. Can't wait to see it done, nothin like a super straight flat black truck layin frame :rocking:

[Nickleahy23]

Damn, your project is definately motivation to get my @ss in gear and get workin on my truck once college is done with in a week. Can't wait to see it done, nothin like a super straight flat black truck layin frame :rocking:

Thanks man..should be done next week if everything goes well..I cant wait to cruise the sexxy bitch

[akjay907]

yeah...sick truck i like the satin black or flat look on trucks, they look soooo smooth and shaved clean. but i also like the primer look so yeah lol

[Kruznlow69]

your truck goin in for paint is a great feeling of accomplishment. hope to see more pics soon!

[framedraggin96]

what did the shop quote you for a price on the whole job, including materials?

[Nickleahy23]

$2500....its an amazing deal..first he said about $4k...but then we talked for about an hour and i told him how im willing to take stuff apart and do this and that...we got talking about his 79 short box that hes doin on 22's and stuff and hes like you know I want to get my name out there for the custom stuff and have been wanting to do a project like this, so I think we can make it work for $2500..Thats painted everything like mirrors, door handles, grille, bumper, bumper filler..then all the dents are pulled with a stud gun and smoothed, no gobs of bondo, cab corners on both sides, finish off the rollpan...its a hell of a deal

[framedraggin96]

thats not bad at all actually, i wish i could afford to do that right now.

[Nickleahy23]

Well just got back from the shop...the jams are painted and ready to go..cab corners are gettin done on Monday..Should be in the paint booth on Wed...Hes tryin to talk me into some ghost flames..some gloss black flames over the flat black..i dont know though..Ill have some pictures up soon.

[Nickleahy23]

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A little sneak peak
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Some cars in the shop. He does about 20 full restos a year.

Car has a 96 corvette LT1 in it. 400 hp.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Picture013.jpg
underside of the car
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Picture006.jpg
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GTO
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El Camino
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4 door 64 Impala
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[WetPaintYukon]

Isnt that a nova??

Cant wait to see your truck done!!

[Nickleahy23]

Nope its a GTO..or are you talking about the one on the lift?..im not sure what year but they wernt the most liked in this year i guess..the motor is a pontiac 355 i think..

[WetPaintYukon]

Im not much of a nova or gto lover I just thought the red one was a nove for some reason. I wish he would have had a nice 70-72 camaro in there.

Back to your truck, I have been thinking what to do with the paint. It needs repaint and im hoping yours turns out like im thinking. Youve got the same frontend as mine so itll give me a look at what itll look like when I flat black it next winter.

[Nickleahy23]

he has a 3 more cars in the other part of the shop ill take some pictures next time im there...a chevelle ss, a charger and something else..dude is really cool. Hes been doing restos for about 10 years and just about a year and a half ago he started to it all full time in his own shop...he makes out pretty good i think.

[gooberchevy]

Def not a Nova...its a GOAT

[Crazed179]

wow thats pretty cool, seeing the in progress pics is making me dread doing the body work to mine..but at the same time I want to get it painted. I'm going glossy black cause I don't have anything better to do than wash the truck all the time..but I can't wait to see what the flat will look like. btw I'd go with the ghost flames!! I know its not original but the contrast will really look good glossy over flat imo. lookin good man congrats on gittin er done

[shakey]

i agree. I think the ghost flames would be badass. It would look more finished. I've seen the gloss on flat before and it looks badass.

[Slammin 97]

Cant wait to see the piant done on it !:aniteef:

[Toolman]

Great photos. I did not know that they made a GTO with that body style. I thought it was a Nova as well. Go figure!

What have you done to the rear bumper on your truck there? :D Any more photos of it?

[Nickleahy23]

Thanks guys...Ya im still deciding if I want to go with the flames or not...I think it would set it off a little more then just the flat black..how far should they go back? Toolman its just a welded on rollpan...nothin to special lol

[Jons92]

Are you/or the shop going to put different wheels/tires on before it gets painted? Or just tape it off really good? Looking good so far! I bet you're getting excited since it's been so long til now.

[WetPaintYukon]

Dont over-do the flames. Make is just noticable without being overbearing.

[chevysnbuicks]

Dont over-do the flames. Make is just noticable without being overbearing.

:word:

I think ghost flames would look killer on that... I guess you would do dark flat gray flames?

Looks awesome dude.

[92 sierra slx]

flames would be ballin
but dont make them the length of the truck
just from front to the back of cab excab section ish

[Toolman]

Thanks guys...Ya im still deciding if I want to go with the flames or not...I think it would set it off a little more then just the flat black..how far should they go back? Toolman its just a welded on rollpan...nothin to special lol


:LOL::LOL:

I see that now. I thought you made up some thing different. I am a :windowlic :D

[fiream400]

Great photos. I did not know that they made a GTO with that body style. I thought it was a Nova as well. Go figure!

What have you done to the rear bumper on your truck there? :D Any more photos of it?


Yep, 74 only. They had a shaker hood like the Trans Ams

[Nickleahy23]

^^ yup it has a shaker hood..

Well not much more progress..I got the rear side windows tinted today. 5%...precut tint FTW. Took me about 15 min to do both of them..Will be going out to see the truck tomorrow afternoon..hopefully the cab corners are gettin worked on. Still havent decided on flames or not..

[z32]

no flames. get a nice graphic done on it. somethin from your grill to the end of the cab and mayb e little bit on the bed side. and something on the tailgate to complement it. if you did that with a gloss black on a flat black base with a gun metal pinstripe. titties.

[sLOWrado01]

id say go with some tribal pinstriping designs instead of flames, thats what id love to do, not every paint n body guy can do em though, im sure it will come out great either way

[Nickleahy23]

ya I still can't decide..I think I may just leave it flat black for now..I know the flames COULD look really good..but it would take the exact type to make it work..I cant loose with keepin it just flat and somewhere down the line I can get some flames done if i decide to..

[91blkstpsd]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o204/nickleahy23/Picture008.jpg
Isnt that a nova??

Nope its a GTO..or are you talking about the one on the lift?..im not sure what year but they wernt the most liked in this year i guess..the motor is a pontiac 355 i think..
Def not a Nova...its a GOAT
Yep, 74 only. They had a shaker hood like the Trans Ams

Its a pontiac Ventura GTO. Dont see alot of these around. They are the same bs as the Nova though. Just an uglier version.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/RODRUN2008/hppp_060300_16z1973_Pontiac_Ventura.jpg
Sorry to jack thread. Your truck is going to look good with the flat black. Ever thought about satin racing stripes or another design instead of flames?

[chevysnbuicks]

Its a pontiac Ventura GTO. Dont see alot of these around. They are the same bs as the Nova though. Just an uglier version.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/RODRUN2008/hppp_060300_16z1973_Pontiac_Ventura.jpg

:think:

That's ugly?

I love it...
*sorry to jack. lol*

[fiream400]

also sorry to jack, but that ventura came with the pontiac 350, which was the same size block as the poncho 400/428/455. And almost every suspension part for the 60s camaros bolts right on. There is a lot of potential in one of those ugly little cars.

I vote for flat black right now. Only put flames on it if you have to explain to more than 5 people a week that its not black primer.

[WetPaintYukon]

Ive been planning on ordering pre-cut tint off ebay for some time now.

Yea just do the flat then really decide what you want to do later on.

[Nickleahy23]

Ya im thinking that it will just be plain for now..Maybe somewhere down the line ill get something put on there. But not until I can put more thought into it and have it exactly how I want it.

[gooberchevy]

Ya im thinking that it will just be plain for now..Maybe somewhere down the line ill get something put on there. But not until I can put more thought into it and have it exactly how I want it.

Yeah, I was hoping you would just leave it be, get it all blacked out, done and roll it for awhile. Then re-access to see if anything is necessary as far as graphics go.

[billy313]

Looks good Nick!

[DroppedAsAChild]

Just do some nice pinstriping thats clean and easy

[stepsidebowtie]

My two cent on your paint...but I do have a somewhat biased opinion b/c i love flames. I don't know how bold you want to make it. But how about flames laid out pinstriped in silver, red or white -- no color in the body of the flames, they'd be flat black like the rest of the truck. Just a thought. I may be too old school, but I think it'd look sharp.

Hopefully no one else has suggested this -- I just spot read through the thread.

[Bagged 04]

My two cent on your paint...but I do have a somewhat biased opinion b/c i love flames. I don't know how bold you want to make it. But how about flames laid out pinstriped in silver, red or white -- no color in the body of the flames, they'd be flat black like the rest of the truck. Just a thought. I may be too old school, but I think it'd look sharp.

Hopefully no one else has suggested this -- I just spot read through the thread.

I'm also a fan of this look.

[ikon]

leave that b*tch flat black FTMFW!!!

[Nickleahy23]

Ya Im gonna dont worry...

Well they got the cab corners done today and found a few more dents..Should be in flat black primer by the end of the week, possibly paint. He may work on it over the weekend to finish it...
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[gooberchevy]

God that body was rough :lol:

[AuburnTruck93]

move those A/C controls down a throw a Double din in. :devil: nice work man. truck is looking great.

[Nickleahy23]

God that body was rough :lol:

lol hell ya..the truck was beat on for 13 years...shell be good now though

I was thinking about a double din..Just dont know what all I have to do to fit it..

[AuburnTruck93]

delete the pocket under the A/C controls and move down the A/C. then do a bezel and a like custom fab work for the brackets on the DD. its a lil bit of work but worth it. with you fab skills you shouldnt have a problem. if you do a search i think someone has alrdy done it.

[gooberchevy]

From what I have seen Nick, like I was telling you, you just have to trim the trop of the stock bezel to fit one...no need to move the HVAC controls.

But to really make good, you'd have to do what he is talking about.

[AuburnTruck93]

trimming the top will give the dash a very wierd look. plus depending on how tall you are you might not be able to see the top of the screen.

[Nickleahy23]

Sounds like something I may have to try...^^^ Gotta ride with the gangsta lean so you can see haha

[Fishnfergie]

Your truck is gonna look sick I cant wait to see the paint. Why didnt you put your winter wheels on though?

[Nickleahy23]

Well I live 200 miles from school and I didnt have room in the truck to bring the winer wheels up to school...They will get taped up good..im not to worried they are kinda beat up anyway..

[Nickleahy23]

Went back out today..Smoothed out the grill where I cut out for the billet and took the hinges off the tailgate..tough stuff haha..Its getting primered tomorrow. Then they will go back over it to make sure all the dents are perfect..Im hopeing mid week I will have it back.
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[Fishnfergie]

That Makes sense, the truck is looking sick, cant wait to see the paint finished up!

[AuburnTruck93]

Im surprised to left the rims on there for the shop work. i have heard some horror stories about shop work and rims. :eek:

[DroppedAsAChild]

Its lookin good bro, i can wait till next year when i do mine

[Bagged 04]

Nice going to be sick. I would have to leave the wheels on cause stocks won't fit over my brakes and i don't have another set of wheels.

[Nickleahy23]

^^that is true..Im not sure if i can fit my stock 15's with the spindles..Havent tried yet..but the gutters are cut so possibly

[bignick31985]

Lookin nice man! Progress shots are always good to see!!! :rocking:

[Marcos]

Im surprised to left the rims on there for the shop work. i have heard some horror stories about shop work and rims. :eek:

I dont see a problem if you go to a nice shop.

Work is looking good Nick!!

[92 sierra slx]

I dont see a problem if you go to a nice shop.

Work is looking good Nick!!
x2

[akjay907]

should shave the handles while your at it! lol

[z32]

eh not so much on a daily. did that on the last truck, right leahy? haha god damn u.

[Toadz]

This has nothing to do with the truck but did anyone else in WI get snow and 30 degree weather yesterday?? Wtf is this, April 26th and it was snowing...thank God I was riding MX in an indoor track all day, kept me nice and toasty!

I think stripes (if done right) would look better than flames or leaving it flat black.

[poopskidz]

any new pics?

[Nickleahy23]

Im heading out there in about 30 min...I was gone all weekend and had food poisoning until today..I will hopefully have some pictures..
On a side note...Im thinking of pickin up a 5.3 and puttin a mild cam in it and throwin it in...well see what happens with that

[Nickleahy23]

Just got it primered today..dunno why it took so long but there it is..they are lettin it sit outside for part of the day and then going to block it down again and primer it again. He wants to spray the black on Thursday..Its really wierd to see the thing one color, no dents or rust holes lol

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[AuburnTruck93]

putting a 5.3 in there would be quite a project. that would mean completely different computer and wiring, plumbing for coolant, and some creative engine mounting.

[AuburnTruck93]

they missed the bed. jk i take it your gonna do a lineX or something?

looks like they are doing a damn good job. hope they spray the hood good. its lookin kinda thin on primer. i cant wait to see it done.

[gooberchevy]

Im heading out there in about 30 min...I was gone all weekend and had food poisoning until today..I will hopefully have some pictures..
On a side note...Im thinking of pickin up a 5.3 and puttin a mild cam in it and throwin it in...well see what happens with that

:whatever:

Kiss your money for the DD good bye...

Leave it and roll it son.

Looks like they still have to primer all the other components like the grille and bumper too.

[Nickleahy23]

they are going to block it and primer it again...it should be legit...ya i plan on sprayin the bed with bedliner at some point..prolly just spray paint until i can afford the linex..will be a tonneau cove ron it anyway

[BHB]

Just drive it...

[AuburnTruck93]

i agree with everyone else. screw the 5.3 the 350 will last much longer.

DONT spray paint the bed before you do the linex. you will get very bad adhesion for the liner. you want the bed to be as clean as possible. im talking cleaner than being able to eat on.

[Marcos]

Looking good