Hello Al, One "factor" in whether specific parts of these trucks are chromed/stainless/painted is what year they were built. Specifically, during...
Hello jayz63, While I do not know the diameter of the hole, might I suggest a Dimple Die (of the correct diameter, of course) to create the...
It's not even Corvette's so much anymore, as their drivetrains have become more 'exotic' over the years. Plain old half-ton Silverado's and...
Nate, Across the 'car world' in general, "Forums" have slowly lost popularity to F***book Groups. I don't know the metrics, but this forum seems...
Happy New Year Sheldon, and welcome aboard! Tell us a little about yourself, where you call home, and your truck! You may find a forum member...
Get your wallet out. I know good chroming costs a LOT. Driver-quality chroming will still make your head spin. The EPA watches those places...
Merry Christmas to all! One day soon I will be back on my project...
Hello Gary, Upon completing the sandblasting, I would suggest you: 1. METAL PREP the raw steel, as it alters the pH of the metal to better accept...
Hello Ron, welcome aboard. Typically, an S10 Standard Cab, 2WD Long Bed frame is used in an "S10 conversion", as the wheelbase is nearly identical...
Andrew, If I may, can I offer you a tidbit of advice? When you come to a Forum (undoubtedly to gain information for a project which is the main...
Welcome aboard Gizmo!
Hello all, just checking in. The last 15 post-retirement months have been a blur. How builders can turn a house in 90 days escapes me. Of course,...
Bill, thanks for the pictures and text! This will see use once I put the hammer down, and pick up a wrench again. A side note, there are HID kits...
Welcome back! I've been pounding nails, not cars for the last 2 years now. Who knew it would take so long to build one house? My truck project...
Grimtas, Build your dream, naysayers be damned. Post pictures of your build. Inspire others. My build, while stalled for other, (far) more...
Back in the day, the drivers of these trucks were MUCH more rugged. The driver, upon realizing he had a flat, would pull to the side of the...
OK, here goes! My employer set me up to Work From Home (WFH). After almost 40 years driving to 'the office', it took a few weeks to adjust. Now...
I'd suggest the "Nate citric acid coolant path cleaning", followed by Evan's coolant prep fluid, and then Evan's coolant. Top it all off with a...
I'm somewhere around 9 months from getting back to my truck project... Seeing your truck looking as nice as it does makes me look forward to...
After reviewing the Mar-K instructions and their finishing instructions, I sanded all my Southern Yellow Pine bed boards, and broke all the sharp...
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