Drunkcanuk
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D'OH!!! Lol
Damn dyslexia + whiskey!!!!
You are correct sir. I shall edit my learning opportunity.
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Damn dyslexia + whiskey!!!!
You are correct sir. I shall edit my learning opportunity.
Yeah,yeah blame it on dyslexia.
Do the engine swap first. You're going to be doing a lot of work under the hood, and the paint will get scratched up. Once you have the swap done, pull the engine back out and do the paint.
Or, if you just want a driver-quality paint job, pull the 350, paint the engine bay Rustoleum gray (black hides leaks), and swap in the LS. Then do the exterior paint at your leisure.
Sean Buick 76
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Yes paint the bottom 10” with rattle cans just to make it look presentable and drive it. Then after the LS swap is worked out get it painted. Believe me I was all in a rush to get my car painted and then once it was done I’ve been babysitting the paint job every time I work under the hood.
Drunkcanuk
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If I do the paint first, I would definitely save the engine bay for later when the swap happens. Not pulling a motor twice. I'm all for working hard, but working smarter is how I like to roll these days.
Interesting about the gray in the engine bay, never heard or thought of that before.
Sean Buick 76
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Just for future reference I measured a stock 2wd truck and it was 34” to the rear and 32” to the front. Fun fact my 4x4 version is 36.5” rear and 34” front.
Ps. Working out the LS swap without leaning over freshly painted fenders… priceless, do paint last.
Ps. Working out the LS swap without leaning over freshly painted fenders… priceless, do paint last.
If you want to hide leaks, paint it black. If you want to stay on top of maintenance, paint it gray. If you paint it gray, you'll have to wash it more often.
Drunkcanuk
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Definitely one of the options.
Just get some paint on the hood, rollpan and tailgate to protect it.
And since it's gonna be a driver and not a full on show truck, I'm not scared of a scratch here or there. Part of actually enjoying them is the war wounds they get.
Sean Buick 76
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Yes, paint the parts that need paint and enjoy it a bit, get some miles on it. I’m doing the same right now, part of me is in a rush to get the turbo setup welded up but the other half of me wants to leave it drivable and keep doing day projects so it doesn’t become a jack stand princess. Drive it, enjoy it, get it LS swapped, it’s what you want.
Thatlowchevy
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When I painted my C10 I knew I was going to drive it, it’s been in our family since ‘72. I didn’t build it to be a shop queen. There’s dents, scratches, and the inside of the bed hasn’t been touched. But that’s what I wanted, I wanted a comfortable daily driver that looked good and I wasn’t afraid to get dirty. Do the LS, it’s very nice to start it up in -10* and not worry about choking it. Also gets 19-20mpg on the highway if I keep my foot out of it.
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