Durette121's 97 Vortec

[one320fc]

Looking good! making progress on yours way faster then I am on mine!

 

[durette121]

Looking good! making progress on yours way faster then I am on mine!

Thank you! i'm trying to find a set of bigger rubbers, even with a half crank the tires look tiny haha

 

[durette121]

bit of an update, budget is tight so trying to work with what i have.

Tailights were...well...yea

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did a few light coats of tint to make them look somewhat better, for now.

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Signal lights are aftermarket clears, i had some moisture build up in one so thought i would do a little experiment.
Oh yea the lights in the oven set at 270f for 15 minutes.

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Once you take them out act quickly on removing the lense, yes it will come off with a little persuasion (simple butter knife works for me) gently prying the lense from the light housing. i've painted the chrome inside black, comming out with this...

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and the final product...

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i'll try snapping better pictures tomorrow in better light, my phone camera is terrible sorry guys!

 

[SkyHighColorado]

looking much better! Gota love white trucks.......I would look into rims with backspacing and some bigger tires for a meaner look. Did you crank it yet?

 

[durette121]

looking much better! Gota love white trucks.......I would look into rims with backspacing and some bigger tires for a meaner look. Did you crank it yet?

Thanks! rims are definitely on the list, haven't looked at any brands yet though. I have cranked it not all the way, The backs squatting slightly right now. I'll take a side view pic tomorrow, planning to do some minor body work on the lower half, I've been debating on painting the body line down in black.

 

[durette121]

signals on the truck!

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[durette121]

Also as promised some pics of it at half crank

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[SkyHighColorado]

now you need black housing headlights.....I like it though!

 

[durette121]

hmm makes me wonder if i can bake the headlights to

 

[twomanymontes]

Looks good, I think doing the corner lights would be nice too