Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
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dgoodhue
BuSTeD 4.3
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
I would skip the GS emblems. It's only a GS paint job. You don't have LT4 motor or GS wheels would easily fit you truck.
I would skip the GS emblems. It's only a GS paint job. You don't have LT4 motor or GS wheels would easily fit you truck.
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Almost got the truck painted today, but we ran out of the pearl the Grand Sport formula calls for. So Monday is paint day! Color on Monday!!! Whoooo!!!
So the day started out with fitting and aligning the front bumper cover and grille.
Then I cleaned out the truck and hosed it all down. It needed a SERIOUS scrubdown after being in the shop for over 2 1/2 years! haha Anyway, we started masking it! Its getting closer to color!!
Almost there!
So wish me luck. Monday is paint day and hopefully everything goes well the first time and we dont need to fix anything. Anyone that has done projects like this before, know exactly what I mean.
Almost got the truck painted today, but we ran out of the pearl the Grand Sport formula calls for. So Monday is paint day! Color on Monday!!! Whoooo!!!
So the day started out with fitting and aligning the front bumper cover and grille.
Then I cleaned out the truck and hosed it all down. It needed a SERIOUS scrubdown after being in the shop for over 2 1/2 years! haha Anyway, we started masking it! Its getting closer to color!!
Almost there!
So wish me luck. Monday is paint day and hopefully everything goes well the first time and we dont need to fix anything. Anyone that has done projects like this before, know exactly what I mean.
MRS HARMON
New member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Good Luck!:tup: I'm not looking forward to paint myself, that white is perdy
Good Luck!:tup: I'm not looking forward to paint myself, that white is perdy
2500avalanche
Well-known member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Did a smurf wipe his butt? jk:tup: Can't wait to see it!
Did a smurf wipe his butt? jk:tup: Can't wait to see it!
Something exciting happened today!!
Heh heh heh....
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
This morning the truck was all set in the booth...
Then came the color... ohhh the base laid out great!
Then came the clear.... and more clear... and more clear...
Next, we laid set up all the pars and got them ready to shoot...
So far so good!!
This morning the truck was all set in the booth...
Then came the color... ohhh the base laid out great!
Then came the clear.... and more clear... and more clear...
Next, we laid set up all the pars and got them ready to shoot...
So far so good!!
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
And out in the sunshine the truck came to life! WOW!! It looked GOOD!
So I put a couple parts on the truck to see what they looked like.
I cant believe it has color! It doesn't even feel like my truck anymore! Now comes the task of trying to remember where everything goes on it. Arrrggghhh. Anyone have a spare truck I can use to figure out how to put it back together?!! heh heh
And out in the sunshine the truck came to life! WOW!! It looked GOOD!
So I put a couple parts on the truck to see what they looked like.
I cant believe it has color! It doesn't even feel like my truck anymore! Now comes the task of trying to remember where everything goes on it. Arrrggghhh. Anyone have a spare truck I can use to figure out how to put it back together?!! heh heh
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
When the sun hits it... wow! That Admiral Blue is awesome!
I still need to get my Tyclone decals printed as well as have my red hash marks made out of vinyl as well. The black C5s will look great with the paint. As soon as I have it together I will get pictures of the truck parked beside a real Grand Sport.
The owner of this real GS wants to get some pictures of my ruck with his car when its done. He lives right around the corner from my shop as well. :burnout:
When the sun hits it... wow! That Admiral Blue is awesome!
I still need to get my Tyclone decals printed as well as have my red hash marks made out of vinyl as well. The black C5s will look great with the paint. As soon as I have it together I will get pictures of the truck parked beside a real Grand Sport.
The owner of this real GS wants to get some pictures of my ruck with his car when its done. He lives right around the corner from my shop as well. :burnout:
oCancerPatiento
Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
:drool: Oh it looks amazing! It must feel great so see the project coming to completion. Congrats!
:drool: Oh it looks amazing! It must feel great so see the project coming to completion. Congrats!
1madgumby
New member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Get it done & get it here for home coming. Looks sweet.
Get it done & get it here for home coming. Looks sweet.
When the sun hits it... wow! That Admiral Blue is awesome!
I still need to get my Tyclone decals printed as well as have my red hash marks made out of vinyl as well. The black C5s will look great with the paint. As soon as I have it together I will get pictures of the truck parked beside a real Grand Sport.
The owner of this real GS wants to get some pictures of my ruck with his car when its done. He lives right around the corner from my shop as well. :burnout:
R&C_RallySyTy
Little Big Man
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Couldn't help but noticing the Sherwin Williams sign on the wall. Is that the brand of automotive paint you used to paint the Ty? I heard great things about SW paints, for sure the leader when it comes to interior home paints. I used to work for them, and still get a fairly good discount. That is what I plan on using when I paint my Sy. BTW, I love the Ty, looks great with blue and white stripe.
Couldn't help but noticing the Sherwin Williams sign on the wall. Is that the brand of automotive paint you used to paint the Ty? I heard great things about SW paints, for sure the leader when it comes to interior home paints. I used to work for them, and still get a fairly good discount. That is what I plan on using when I paint my Sy. BTW, I love the Ty, looks great with blue and white stripe.
MRS HARMON
New member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
What a great design choice, it looks bad ass :tup:
What a great design choice, it looks bad ass :tup:
Blazerspeed
New member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
:dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw:
Where have I been, and how am I just finding out about this truck now? Wow, the paint scheme looks amazing:tup:
I can't wait to see the finished product, and surprisingly enough we have a few similar design ideas between our trucks. Great minds think alike I guess.
-Derek-
:dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw:
Where have I been, and how am I just finding out about this truck now? Wow, the paint scheme looks amazing:tup:
I can't wait to see the finished product, and surprisingly enough we have a few similar design ideas between our trucks. Great minds think alike I guess.
-Derek-