Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go

Jimmy P · 02-09-2005, 04:16 PM

Sprayed my suspension last night, here are a few pics:

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

Couple pics of the frame also

thecodeman · 02-09-2005, 04:20 PM

I envy you jimmy!

TINY'S97 · 02-09-2005, 04:20 PM

damn, that turned out real good.

Jimmy P · 02-09-2005, 04:36 PM

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

Joe · 02-09-2005, 04:41 PM

Nice work

I wish I had the room you have

endo · 02-09-2005, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmy p

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

Yeah, but I liked it better before.

:kidding:

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

Jimmy P · 02-09-2005, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmcjoe

I wish I had the room you have

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

Mike · 02-09-2005, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmy p

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

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

Otto · 02-09-2005, 05:04 PM

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

Toolman · 02-09-2005, 05:15 PM

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

Joe · 02-09-2005, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmy p

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

Yeah, I know, we always need/want more room

GMC HD 4x4 · 02-09-2005, 05:28 PM

looking real good!

HegsZ-71 · 02-09-2005, 05:37 PM

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

DemoN · 02-09-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HegsZ-71

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

i remember that too.

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

blazenlo95 · 02-09-2005, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HegsZ-71

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

I remember the post when he was fed up w/ it.

LOOKS GREAT Jimmy! I love how you make every part you take off/put back on better.

HegsZ-71 · 02-09-2005, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemoN

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

I was just starting to surf this site, but never posted and was like that guys crazy. Now everytime he makes a new post about how far he got I'm amazed.
I can't wait to see it in a mag and tell people I remember what that POS looked like when he bought it.

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

loud1500 · 02-09-2005, 07:46 PM

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

bthomas454 · 02-09-2005, 07:48 PM

i like that blue a lot! nice work BTW

Jimmy P · 02-09-2005, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HegsZ-71

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

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

Jimmy P · 02-09-2005, 09:39 PM

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

02-09-2005, 04:16 PM	#1
Jimmy P GM Powertrain Engineer Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2001 Member ID: 65 Pics: My Gallery Location: Detroit, Mi Age: 24 Posts: 8,118	Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go Sprayed my suspension last night, here are a few pics: Its a ppg long beach blue pearl ...same color thats on a few 05 acura nsx's. Ill keep updating this post as it all starts going together now Couple pics of the frame also 1990 454 SS // 1989 Silverado Project // 1999 Silverado Z71

02-09-2005, 04:20 PM	#3
TINY'S97 I wanna 454 Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2004 Member ID: 16057 Pics: My Gallery Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 677	Re: Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go damn, that turned out real good. better to be dead & cool than alive & uncool 2004 GMC ECSB 5.3L, AND SO IT BEGINS AGAIN RIP: 97 ECSB 192,000 ON THE CLOCK AND STILL GOING UNTIL 06-08-07

02-09-2005, 04:36 PM	#4
Jimmy P GM Powertrain Engineer Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2001 Member ID: 65 Pics: My Gallery Location: Detroit, Mi Age: 24 Posts: 8,118	Re: Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go i just realized this month sometime marks the 2 year mark since i bought this truck!! Its come a long way lol. 1990 454 SS // 1989 Silverado Project // 1999 Silverado Z71

02-09-2005, 04:41 PM	#5
Joe Back to normal Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2001 Member ID: 171 Pics: My Gallery Location: Detroit Age: 41 Posts: 26,775	Re: Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go Nice work I wish I had the room you have 2000 GMC Sierra Z71 // 1967 Chevy Project // Michigan Classics // 67-72 Chevy Trucks // SerfzUp - Home & Small Business Network Solutions // My ebaY auctions

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02-09-2005, 05:15 PM	#10
Toolman Please send help! Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2002 Member ID: 1089 Pics: My Gallery Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 14,221	Re: Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go Looks good Jimmy. Hey can I have that steel tube? I need it for the bumpuer that I am building. You get what you pay for......nothing is free.

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02-09-2005, 05:37 PM	#13
HegsZ-71 This Is How I Get High Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2002 Member ID: 2195 Pics: My Gallery Location: Iowa Age: 21 Posts: 3,015	Re: Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go Looks good. I remember the post you made about buying it and what you had planned for it and I thought you were nuts. *www.Precisionresto.com* 07 D-Max. 4-5in mbrp exhaust with no kitty,Predator, 18's and 285's, esky handles, billet grill, Tint. (daily) 1995 Jeep XJ 4.5in lift, 32's 27 Model T Tudor Sedan chopped 6in. (project)

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loud1500 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2003 Member ID: 5512 Pics: My Gallery Location: cincy Age: 32 Posts: 178	Re: Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go looking good. can't wait to start to see it go together. that color turned out awesome. 1999 Chevy 1500 (OBS), 4/6 djm drop, 20" Intro Vista 5's, Pioneer DEH-940mp, Alpine SPX-177a, Rockford Fosgate Punch 250.2,450.2, (4) 15" Fi/DD 3515's, (4) Orion 2500d's (air ride coming soon!)

02-09-2005, 09:39 PM	#20
Jimmy P GM Powertrain Engineer Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2001 Member ID: 65 Pics: My Gallery Location: Detroit, Mi Age: 24 Posts: 8,118	Re: Project Truck Thread..updated pics as I go thanks for all the kind words guys....couldnt have gotten this far without all your help!! 1990 454 SS // 1989 Silverado Project // 1999 Silverado Z71

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