NOT slamming you by any means, so don't take this the wrong way!
But why would you get it painted, before all the mechanical work is finished?
Just more chances on getting a new paint job scratched.
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But why would you get it painted, before all the mechanical work is finished?
Just more chances on getting a new paint job scratched.
If I start damaging paint doing what's basic maintenance.....Might as well slam the doors & go work at McDonalds 
The Powerstop kits come with powdercoated Calipers & nice drilled & slotted rotors.....I'm going to throw on some "rollers" to get through the Body/Paint phase if that makes sense?
The Powerstop kits come with powdercoated Calipers & nice drilled & slotted rotors.....I'm going to throw on some "rollers" to get through the Body/Paint phase if that makes sense?
Got in inspected & registered today, Flew right thru the I/M OBD test without a glitch.....So Texas still doesn't differentiate between communication protocols as I had the VPW/Class 2 unpinned from the OBD Port & only the CAN BUS wired.
Hows the truck doing @clinebarger
It's about ready for paint....
I love both of those trucks. Love my 2005 "Cateye" extended cab. These have become my favorite truck out there, except maybe a 67-68 k10.It's about ready for paint....
Back in service for the next 20 years...
Interesting because Texas inspections are not the same in every county. When I moved to Bexar County we have no emissions inspection whatsoever.
I drive into an inspection barn, toot the horn and the inspector physically drives my car around the parking lot to check the brakes, then signs off on the passing inspection.
Just had my cars inspected for $7 I believe.
When I lived in Austin we had OBD2 testing.
I drive into an inspection barn, toot the horn and the inspector physically drives my car around the parking lot to check the brakes, then signs off on the passing inspection.
Just had my cars inspected for $7 I believe.
When I lived in Austin we had OBD2 testing.
Got it sprayed finally, Olympic White base & a painter friend gave me some Pearlescent Clear.....Need to do some wet sanding & buffing.
Looks great!
Well, that ain't no shop truck nomore... Don't scratch it!
Yes, It is. I don't have that much in paint so I'm not going to worry about it. Been daily driving it since I sold my Cruze.....Thinking about selling my Duramax as if something major happens I'm not going to want to fix it along with being tired of volatile diesel fuel prices & high maintenance costs.
JHZR2
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Looks great! I need to bring my 1991 300d down for that paint job!Got it sprayed finally, Olympic White base & a painter friend gave me some Pearlescent Clear.....Need to do some wet sanding & buffing.
I don't paint customers cars.....I'll spray door handles, mirrors, & a Facia here & there. Besides I'm way better at mechanical & electrical!
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
Looks fantastic, great work as always!
Great build! What a cool pickup!
WOW is all I can say. You certainly know your stuff.
