Recent content by DirtyRed 90
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molding removal and adhesive cleanup
Turns out that when you have old trim like I do, moisture can build up in the cracks and hold in between the molding/adhesive channels and the paint. It weakens the coats over time. Couple that with the heat from the friction of the wheel and paint will peel. I can go get some goo gone from...- DirtyRed 90
- Post #5
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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molding removal and adhesive cleanup
So I'm pulling my panelling off. Used a heat gun to soften the old adhesive and a 3M pinstripe wheel (pictured) did good work getting the rubberish adhesive that was left over. As for the "gunk" it left behind, it's just smearing it. It did take a little bit of paint, I think I was running it...- DirtyRed 90
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1990 OBS shortbed - Project DirtyRed
Thanks for the tag. I appreciate where you're coming from. Sometimes when you keep factory designs for the entire life of a 30 year old truck, it starts to do more harm than good. For example, the side skirts were coming off. The body had been rusting out where they were mounted and some of them...- DirtyRed 90
- Post #20
- Forum: Street Build Threads
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1990 OBS shortbed - Project DirtyRed
You guys are all over it. Thanks for all the really solid advice- DirtyRed 90
- Post #16
- Forum: Street Build Threads
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1990 OBS shortbed - Project DirtyRed
I can't help but think about all the things I've towed or hauled with this truck over the years when I needed to borrow it. I'm just glad I never had any issues with it. I'll see what I can find. Was the 89-91 shortbeds different from the other 88-98s? The belltech drop kit says I have to have...- DirtyRed 90
- Post #11
- Forum: Street Build Threads
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1990 OBS shortbed - Project DirtyRed
Well... should I replace the leaves and then do the drop kit, or just leave it and maybe add a couple drop shackles and a couple spindles?- DirtyRed 90
- Post #9
- Forum: Street Build Threads
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1990 OBS shortbed - Project DirtyRed
You and @618 Syndicate both hit on exactly what I was marinating on last night after I made my post. I was watching a powernation video about lowering a 90 and I was like hmmm, his 3/4 still sittin up in the back some. My truck looks more level than other. I always assumed it was a package...- DirtyRed 90
- Post #7
- Forum: Street Build Threads
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1990 OBS shortbed - Project DirtyRed
I thought about starting with the wheels initially, but I was afraid that if I dropped it after, I'd be stuck with having to make the wheels fit a drop if it's too low. I wanna maintain performance as much as possible, but gotta have that street stance..- DirtyRed 90
- Post #6
- Forum: Street Build Threads
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1990 OBS shortbed - Project DirtyRed
Wassup everybody. I just joined the forum. I recently inherited my grandfather's 90 shortbed. He was the original owner. Passed away in 94, but my grandma always took pretty good care of it. She finally got to a point where she couldn't keep up with it anymore so sold it to me for a buck. The...- DirtyRed 90
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