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Looking good. What are you doing for a rear bumper?
:cool: nice!
WOW!! That is a really nice paint job....looks a lot better than a lot of trucks today. Most have that boring same color all over. Is that Indigo Blue?
looks great man!
lovin it:cool:
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Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
Probably use the factory one. Here's the front bumper I've been working on. I'm taking orders if anybody wants one.http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/IMG_4289.jpg
Ha Ha Ha... I remember when I was in the middle of my conversion, I painted that front clip just like yours (flat black). After a few thousand miles on the hwy, it needs to be redone.Quote:
Originally Posted by 86LS1silverado
Nice bumper! :p
We had the core support powder coated so it should look good for a long time. Hopefully!
Truck looks great. Georgia right?? Have you used any one near Atlanta for dyno services? I am in Lagrange and would like to find a dyno.
Thanks
Jake
Lagrange Georgia
I like Atlanta Chassis Dyno. Tho owner is Brad Brand. The # is 770-786-2400. He has a dyno and can tune. He did my Camaro (see link above). I am very pleased with it.
What's the progress on the '86? Just got my trans back in. Got some adjustments to make. Vac mod feels different. I guess mostly b/c I was nearly a quart low (deeper pan installed). Pan took 9 quarts.
Had to wash truck after I got finished. After sitting up for almost a month, it looked brown instead of black. Not as clean as that shiney new paint job ya have, but it's much cleaner now.
That looks killer. I really like the rallye wheels and RWL tires. The color combo on the paint is sweet also.
So what were the biggest hurdles in your conversion?
I'm extremely interested in doing a swap in my '87
Time and money..Then some more money then more time. Thats about it. Did I mention time? But, it will be worth it. This week I am ordering the covans classic gauges. WOW. A grand for gauges! OOOUCHQuote:
Originally Posted by BOWTIEFREAK383
hey 86 if youre really not set on covans what i did was buy each guage cost me like 500.00 and i tell ya it looks just like covans .... unless you actually have something wrong with the face plate... right now i am having body work done, ihave a 84 shortbed but i stayed with old school carbed 350 stroked to 383 just dynoed yesterday 502 rwhp... (just motor) anyway face plate is being sanded and painted with some sheet metal work being done to the cab.... anyway thats a damn good looking truck, painting mine chevy red ( i think lol)Quote:
Originally Posted by 86LS1silverado
Guys, I know this is a very old thread but I have been looking to see what color code this truck actually got painted. If anybody would know other than the previous owner it would be one of you guys. I have been through most of the post on this truck and the closest thing that is said is from other members about being factory colors. Is that correct? I thought Midnight blue was the closest thing to this blue in these year trucks. Any help would be apprecieated and if there are any links stating exactly what it is then please post. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by 93Ext5.7ltr