IMO properly applied powder coat is a great base to apply paint over. I scuff, shoot epoxy over and work from there. The epoxy is not necessary just my preference.

Welcome to the site from Atlanta Ga.

Here is a couple of pics. Shaved and welded in rod to get a profile around door. Not difficult but a lot of welding and time consuming. You must take your time and not overheat an area or you will have to deal with warping. Also in the pic is Kevin tilt hood kit that is well worth the money. http://...

That is the torque box mount and you can get rid of it and replace it with a rear cab mount. The rear cab support already has provisions for the mount. Use the gas tank mounting holes and the problem is solved. In the pic the box tubing is part of the frame work that was built to install a wood bed ...

Instead of fabbing a new torque box IMO a better solution is to install a rear cab mount. It makes the body much stiffer.

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Very good job on the glass install. It took me 15 hours on the mod. It truly is a PITA but worth it. I was not very pleased with the quality of the window fuzzies in the kit and was planning to call Carpenter and see if I could get some custom ones from them. Great progress on the truck.

Looking very good. I like the hood scope. What are you planning for the vent cable holes in the dash? IMO - ditch the drip rails to match the rest of the reworked lines on the truck.

Congratulations Kevin. I enjoyed the article and pictures. Your truck is very well done.

Below are a few pictures that may help. The IFS is very adjustable and you can use coilovers or bags. It has an adjustment point and I could lower the ride height about 3/4" more by moving the coilover mount point on the lower control arm. I do not see any reason why you could not notch the fra...

Thought Id share a little more progress. Im waiting for the weather to warm up so I can spray some epoxy and slick sand. I did not like the way the tailgate lined up and I have never liked the hinge bump outs so now they are gone. May not fit everyones taste but I like the look. I will have to get s...

Hey Marc

Glad to see you joined up. Your truck turned out very nice. I have got back on mine and Im making good progress.

Kenny

Well as the threads title says "Slowly getting there I have not worked on the truck in about 5 months. Spent the summer busy with the kids, painted the exterior of my house (dont recommend that to others), built a deck/pergola and so on. I have a few metal work items to complete before paint. I...

That must be one of those special $749 pillows. Wonder if it runs?

Hey Red good to hear from you. Glad things are coming together and you will be back on your truck soon.

Kevin
Very well done on the engine install. It fits very nice between the inner fender wells. Any issues with computer throwing codes?

Try those autocross moves with the above mentioned set ups. All have there place but if you want the best deal for your money Jim Meyer or No Limit are the best way to go hands down.

Consider the No Limit wide ride much heavier for about the same money

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Who are you getting your glass from. Classic glass in Cali had the clear and smoked. Approx. 375 including shipping if I remember correctly. I will have to look thru my emails for the quote. Smoked yes green tint no IMO

Try Performance Coatings website. Probably one of the most durable coatings for the money