What have you done to your square lately??

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TotalyHucked

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VHT for the covers? Mine are holding up great so far (4 months). The rustoleum job I did before didn't last 6 months before flaking off.
I honestly don’t remember what brand I used the first time. I used rustoleum high temp paint this time. I hope it lasts
 

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VHT for the covers? Mine are holding up great so far (4 months). The rustoleum job I did before didn't last 6 months before flaking off.

I think it's a mixed bag with spray paint. Overall, I've had good luck with Rustoleum Chevy Orange. VHT in the 90's seemed like way better stuff than what they sell now.
 

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I used vth caliper paint yellow on my rotors for the camaro and that sit didn't last no time. So idk. I was disappointed for sure. I thought it would be good but, not. Lol
 

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Nothing big, but it looks better...

Old bent up trim...
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New trim...

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But now I need to get another one for the passenger side, and either repaint the black strip on the rears or get new ones.
 

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Had to get a new alt belt for the 84. Also bought new plugs for the 82. The old belt was absolutely the smallest one you could get. I barley got it off. So I bought one 2 sizes bigger because the alternator was as far down as you could go and I had plenty of adjustment in it. It was too small also. So I went 4 sizes bigger and now it's right as the alternator is much farther up. Whata PIA. Lol
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Cleaned up the 84's engine bay a little bit. Then moved the 82 to the side of the garage so I have more room in the driveway.

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After years of searching, the Grille Gods smiled upon me and sent the NOS ‘84 GMC Grille. All painted up and detailed. Tomorrow the Parking lamp pods and install.
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Ten times better!! Looks awesome
 

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Vacuum found leak.
Dye confirmed where.
News seals, freon and pressure.
Scrumptious driving in 90° days.
 

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Got the exhaust buttoned up on the 76. I may pull (which is why I used V-bands) the side pipes off at some point and polish them up. Good enough for now.
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New bearings and seals in my friends NP208 that is in his 75 K5. Chain and other internals were in good shape.

Got it reinstalled in the Blazer last night.
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More sanding on hood and both fenders after I fixed several dents. I also scraped the paint off the tailgate.
 

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More standing on hood and both fenders after I fixed several dents. I also scraped the paint off the tailgate.
LOL...I read standing on hood, and then looked at the photo and realized you meant sanding on hood, even though it's a pic of the tailgate...lol...
 

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LOL...I read standing on hood, and then looked at the photo and realized you meant sanding on hood, even though it's a pic of the tailgate...lol...
Haha, was gonna say the same…dents aren’t gonna get any better with ya standing on the metal! Nice work tho @mxer147
 

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Used some Corroseal on frame parts under the truck. I like this stuff. Instant black. No scraping and sanding. Too old for that crap now days.
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Also mocked up one of the fenders trying to get some measurements. Think I may just level the back but hard to tell just yet. Want to go kind of old school with some 15" wheels and wider tires.

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