I must confess that I also like that color, and love the care and attention you put into prepping for that color and for the road. Very well done guys!
This is one of the builds you guys have done that I actually like and that was actually done right for what it is. Most of your project, not just yours but the other Powernation builds also I'm usually screaming "Hey while your there hit that with some sandpaper or atleast a wire brush and some rubbing alcohol and hit that with some spray paint, it literally takes 10 minutes for Spray paint to dry and it's a cheap fix, not even a "home builder" is going to bolt up a brand new part to something that looks like it was underwater for 5 years. clean it up and paint it!" but this one was done right for what it is.
lol.... I love how PN starts a project as "something you can do in your garage" and end-up with a complete re-wire, new motor, complete re-paint and a bunch of new body parts.
@@tristannivens3269 lots of spray paint. Shake your cans up really good, wetsand every coat and spray it on thin. Then add your clearcoat if you want. If you take your time, it'll look just as good or better than a spray booth job. I spray painted an '87 iroc Camaro for someone and it looks amazing even now six years later. It turns heads and costed about a hundred bucks.
@@tristannivens3269 yeah you can do it just as good. I did a complete ground up resto on my 67 fairlane ,hung plastic in my two car garage , used two stage paint. I've won three best of show trophies and several others. Just gotta do some homework and TAKE YOUR TIME. It's just like they say 95% prep and 5% paint, but it can be done.
BRAVO GUYS!! What a couple of great personalities to keep us novices entertained and interested in your show without making us feel like complete idiots! Easy to follow as we do the same in our projects!!! BRAVO!!!!
Like the truck as you've done it. Apart from the body work (which I DETEST) I could restore that truck with my mechanical skills. At least it's within my grasp.
Another important note they failed to mention. When you replace the headlight assemblies, make sure you get them aimed properly so you aren't coon hunting and/or blinding other drivers.
Although I agree with the frame part because I would have done it however this was just to show people you could have a cool classic daily driver truck for not much money, what they did with it is equivelant to of about what we would cost 5-6k. They probally paid $800-$1000 for the truck, the engine was probally $800-$1000, the rebuild kit was around $200, the stuff to do the body was another $500-$700 the paint would have been another $400-500, the wheels were $100 from the boneyard plus the time to sanblast them and repaint them, the new tires, headlights and tailights were another $500 the new suspenson stuff was another $500 plus the seat cover. If they would have redone the frame they would have more than likely had to buy a new wire harnass plus spent all the extra money for the new parts and paints they needed for the frame. This wasn't a build like that, this was stuff you can do easily in your own garage and have a nice truck at a reasonable price.
Why would you get rid of the 6 lug rotors? They are factory on heavy half ton 2wd. Swap out the rear to 4wd axles. Then you can use the modern 16", 17", 18" 6 lug rims. I have a set of 2006 17" steel wheels on my 88 1500 and they look good.
You guys should build a pre runner Toyota 4Runner. Full long travel. With a rear mounted turbo that is oil less. I love watching what different things you come up with.
eh..... it's a daily driver that can still be used as a truck but is still cool enough to take to a cruise night, I think they did exactly what should have been to it.
I painted the front of my Ranger under a tree while half drunk. Did'nt think it was worth much prep or care from bugs. Turned out good. That was 10 years ago. Just got off my ass couple months ago and color sanded it. Looks better than a lot of body shops do around where I live. You never know.
Enjoyed this build. I just sold my 94 Silverado Z71 4X4 short bed last year. It got so I was putting about $300 into it about twice a month and I just got tired of working on it. Bought a 2021 Colorado Z71 and couldn't be happier. Now what am I going to do with all these tools?
@@TheREALOC1972 it was really nothing to do with saving $. It was the break downs and skinned up knuckles. We had good equity in our trade in so our payment is a lot less than 1/2 a G.
@@donparker1823 yep your payment is less than $500 but what about the full coverage that you now have top have? and the sales tax and increased property tax when getting it licensed? there's alot more increase in having a car payment then just the car payment that you don;t have with a classic car/truck that people seem to forget about, when you add all that it makes your expense to about a grand a month.
@@donparker1823 That's why I always drive classics that I can work on, I have a 73 Buick Regal that I have been driving for about a year, Back when I was still in the Army I drove a 72 Dodge Dart that I drove to San Antonio (2500 miles) and back several times without a problem. Plus classics have soul, new cars are just soulless blobs of plastic.
You guys sure make it look easy, and for a guy like myself it is, however you should also tell your viewers to use MSDS sheets for reference to how long it takes to flash for ex, also let the viewers know how much paint and materials cost, it's easy to blow a grand on entry level paint materials not withstanding tape sandpaper etc.. your viewers should be told this.
Guys. I love your content and hope you keep it coming. One pet peeve if you don't mind and you did the same thing on the last obs. Why in the "h" "e" double hockey sticks would you even consider leaving the door handles and mirrors the hideous factory black???? Paint them to match!! Please. For the love of God fix this.
Why? This was a budget build and show people how to buy and build a cheap daily driver/cruise in quality truck for 5-6k. I would have just repainted them black.
Because it wouldn't have cost any extra and it's that kind of attention to detail that sets any job apart from the rest. So little effort would have made an okay job sooo much better. That's all. It was still a way nicer looking truck after. Just could have been better.
Very little tape would be needed. The handles and mirrors come off very easily. But you know, everyone has their own ideas of what is nice looking and what isn't. At the end of the day all that matters is whether we like our work or not. It would be so nice to have access to all the tools and machinery they have on powernation. Not to mention the skills those guys all possess.
@@randyjones1618 Yeah having all those tools would be nice but alot of what they do isn't too complicated if people would take the time to do it and the "complicated stuff" isn;t that complicated, their are manuals that will teach you step by step to to do everything, the first time I ever rebuilt an engine my dad handed me a manual and said "Do it by the manual", it wasn't that hard. same thing with welding, he handed me a piece of steel and told me to go to won and figure it out.
It depends on the manufacturer. I put a set of EBC rotors on my car and everyone said they were backwards. I pointed out they were stamped L & R from the factory and they were installed as per the manufacturer. Some manufacturers don't even mark Left and right because it doesn't matter. I wish I could find the video (saw it several years ago) where a test was done to determine if one direction was better than the other on a variety of manufacturers and there was very little difference. In reality, the only time it actually matters is when you are getting into the extreme high performance setups where you are paying $4K or more for full race brake systems. The cuts, dimples, and drilled holes are very specific to a scientific level.
Those Chevy trucks always looked basic and boring. OBS Ford trucks were the true superstars of the 90's. They were the sharpest looking trucks on the road.
It's a cheap daily driver.... why spend 20 hours fixing a fender on a cheap daily driver build when a new fender is a $100. It's going to cost you more money and time to fix the original fender anyway.
BRAVO GUYS!! What a couple of great personalities to keep us novices entertained and interested in your show without making us feel like complete idiots! Easy to follow as we do the same in our projects!!! BRAVO!!!!
Watch the engine install: ua-cam.com/video/lAJ0GjIuzDs/v-deo.html
Should've painted the rotors
I know the sanding tool has extraction, but I'd still be masked up. I don't think you want to be breathing that shit in.
Lovely finish and colour.
I must confess that I also like that color, and love the care and attention you put into prepping for that color and for the road. Very well done guys!
This is one of the builds you guys have done that I actually like and that was actually done right for what it is. Most of your project, not just yours but the other Powernation builds also I'm usually screaming "Hey while your there hit that with some sandpaper or atleast a wire brush and some rubbing alcohol and hit that with some spray paint, it literally takes 10 minutes for Spray paint to dry and it's a cheap fix, not even a "home builder" is going to bolt up a brand new part to something that looks like it was underwater for 5 years. clean it up and paint it!" but this one was done right for what it is.
lol.... I love how PN starts a project as "something you can do in your garage" and end-up with a complete re-wire, new motor, complete re-paint and a bunch of new body parts.
You can do all of this in your garage if you want to. People literally build LS engines in their front yard. Just have to want it and put the work in.
Uh huh. You can set up a paint booth in your garage too... exhaust fans and massive compressors/tanks, 100k worth of tools. You'll be good to go.
@@SteveGrin May not come out as good but people do it all the time. Harbor Freight paint guns and cheap paint 😂
@@tristannivens3269 lots of spray paint. Shake your cans up really good, wetsand every coat and spray it on thin. Then add your clearcoat if you want. If you take your time, it'll look just as good or better than a spray booth job. I spray painted an '87 iroc Camaro for someone and it looks amazing even now six years later. It turns heads and costed about a hundred bucks.
@@tristannivens3269 yeah you can do it just as good. I did a complete ground up resto on my 67 fairlane ,hung plastic in my two car garage , used two stage paint. I've won three best of show trophies and several others. Just gotta do some homework and TAKE YOUR TIME. It's just like they say 95% prep and 5% paint, but it can be done.
BRAVO GUYS!! What a couple of great personalities to keep us novices entertained and interested in your show without making us feel like complete idiots! Easy to follow as we do the same in our projects!!! BRAVO!!!!
I have one word for y'all, SUPERCHARGER. I think that would make it even more awesome.
Like the truck as you've done it. Apart from the body work (which I DETEST) I could restore that truck with my mechanical skills. At least it's within my grasp.
I swapped my 97 and it was the best decision I made. Love the ls based engines in these trucks.
That guitar riff was sick
Another important note they failed to mention. When you replace the headlight assemblies, make sure you get them aimed properly so you aren't coon hunting and/or blinding other drivers.
Glad they painted it the same color. It’s a great color, although I wish they worked on the frame a bit.
Although I agree with the frame part because I would have done it however this was just to show people you could have a cool classic daily driver truck for not much money, what they did with it is equivelant to of about what we would cost 5-6k. They probally paid $800-$1000 for the truck, the engine was probally $800-$1000, the rebuild kit was around $200, the stuff to do the body was another $500-$700 the paint would have been another $400-500, the wheels were $100 from the boneyard plus the time to sanblast them and repaint them, the new tires, headlights and tailights were another $500 the new suspenson stuff was another $500 plus the seat cover. If they would have redone the frame they would have more than likely had to buy a new wire harnass plus spent all the extra money for the new parts and paints they needed for the frame. This wasn't a build like that, this was stuff you can do easily in your own garage and have a nice truck at a reasonable price.
Why would you get rid of the 6 lug rotors? They are factory on heavy half ton 2wd. Swap out the rear to 4wd axles. Then you can use the modern 16", 17", 18" 6 lug rims. I have a set of 2006 17" steel wheels on my 88 1500 and they look good.
You guys should build a pre runner Toyota 4Runner. Full long travel. With a rear mounted turbo that is oil less. I love watching what different things you come up with.
Bumpers,bedliner,window tint, power adder (turbo) then its as perfect as it could be IMO but regardless great job as always 👍
eh..... it's a daily driver that can still be used as a truck but is still cool enough to take to a cruise night, I think they did exactly what should have been to it.
Looks like the dude that put the trim on was hammered. Other than that finish the interior and it's a sweet ride that isn't over done. Daily rod
brooo paint those calipers!
This work is VERY rewarding. It's been a few years ago for me since my last paint job. I can't imagine what bidenflation has done to the prices.
It's good to see you fellas using the SEAT BELTS installed :)
Yeah wow I want to see the sink back in that paint job after 6months, countless mistakes not only in the prep but also the spraying of the base
I painted the front of my Ranger under a tree while half drunk. Did'nt think it was worth much prep or care from bugs. Turned out good. That was 10 years ago. Just got off my ass couple months ago and color sanded it. Looks better than a lot of body shops do around where I live. You never know.
I LOVE THESE VIDEOS ON HOW NOT TO DO A PAINT JOB.
How much to give mine a shine like that ✨ 🎉great work guys!
Nice run at the 3:00 mark. The editors missed that one.
Well done
Enjoyed this build. I just sold my 94 Silverado Z71 4X4 short bed last year. It got so I was putting about $300 into it about twice a month and I just got tired of working on it. Bought a 2021 Colorado Z71 and couldn't be happier. Now what am I going to do with all these tools?
now your putting $1000 into your truck every month, what a way to save money......
@@TheREALOC1972 it was really nothing to do with saving $. It was the break downs and skinned up knuckles. We had good equity in our trade in so our payment is a lot less than 1/2 a G.
@@donparker1823 yep your payment is less than $500 but what about the full coverage that you now have top have? and the sales tax and increased property tax when getting it licensed? there's alot more increase in having a car payment then just the car payment that you don;t have with a classic car/truck that people seem to forget about, when you add all that it makes your expense to about a grand a month.
@@TheREALOC1972 I recon so. Way worth it to me. Just drove the Colorado to and from Chicago (~1800 miles) and not one ☝️ trouble.
@@donparker1823 That's why I always drive classics that I can work on, I have a 73 Buick Regal that I have been driving for about a year, Back when I was still in the Army I drove a 72 Dodge Dart that I drove to San Antonio (2500 miles) and back several times without a problem. Plus classics have soul, new cars are just soulless blobs of plastic.
Very cool build
You guys sure make it look easy, and for a guy like myself it is, however you should also tell your viewers to use MSDS sheets for reference to how long it takes to flash for ex, also let the viewers know how much paint and materials cost, it's easy to blow a grand on entry level paint materials not withstanding tape sandpaper etc.. your viewers should be told this.
You know what would look good on those rims would be semi gloss black center caps.
Gotta paint those mirrors and get some chrome trim around those wheel wells
They used to put crome rims and wide tires on the back
Someone is enjoying that drone! DjI FPV?
Guys. I love your content and hope you keep it coming. One pet peeve if you don't mind and you did the same thing on the last obs. Why in the "h" "e" double hockey sticks would you even consider leaving the door handles and mirrors the hideous factory black???? Paint them to match!! Please. For the love of God fix this.
Why? This was a budget build and show people how to buy and build a cheap daily driver/cruise in quality truck for 5-6k. I would have just repainted them black.
Because it wouldn't have cost any extra and it's that kind of attention to detail that sets any job apart from the rest. So little effort would have made an okay job sooo much better. That's all. It was still a way nicer looking truck after. Just could have been better.
@@randyjones1618 Sure it would have, tape isn't free, and it was taken more paint. and better to who? because I think it looks fine.
Very little tape would be needed. The handles and mirrors come off very easily. But you know, everyone has their own ideas of what is nice looking and what isn't. At the end of the day all that matters is whether we like our work or not. It would be so nice to have access to all the tools and machinery they have on powernation. Not to mention the skills those guys all possess.
@@randyjones1618 Yeah having all those tools would be nice but alot of what they do isn't too complicated if people would take the time to do it and the "complicated stuff" isn;t that complicated, their are manuals that will teach you step by step to to do everything, the first time I ever rebuilt an engine my dad handed me a manual and said "Do it by the manual", it wasn't that hard. same thing with welding, he handed me a piece of steel and told me to go to won and figure it out.
I love watching all the powernation shows but 1 question. Y'all have all them tools from matco but don't have a bearing packer??
why buy a tool when you can do it by hand better and for the same amount of time.
No guide coat or blocking. I bet that joker looks like it was painted with a pine top in person.
It's not meant to be perfect.... It's a cheap daily driver/cruise in build to show people you have pay 20k to have a nice cool classic truck.
What was the budget?
Why weren’t the inside doors painted?
Or the edges of the hood?
Don't need to, that's why they painted it the same color, so they didn't have to. they literally explained it.
Did you guys color sand?
2:58 he puts a run in the color coat on the fender lol...
I don't see it but doesn't matter. It's just inside where no one will ever see it. Just coated for protection, not looks, so runs wont hurt anything.
Wheels need replaced or painted
Wrong
"For less than $100 you can get a new fender at Rockauto" Doesn't mention that freight is $315 on a $69 dollar part!!!!
This truck had good character, I'd have left it as it was
Put some break’s or add an updated yo de break
Hahaha my bad I just got to the part where y’all put the breaks 🔥😂
@@ivancruz8089 You mean Brakes? Brakes are good on cars... Breaks not so much, Breaks means somethings went wrong.
what color is that
Metallic teal
👍👍🇺🇲
Let's go Brandon
Needs some better wheels, new mirrors, and window tint.
It's a cheap daily driver..... what's on it is fine. why spend a shit ton on money something that's just going to get beat to shit.
All that to install the "upgraded" rotors on wrong sides? ding dong anybody home?
It depends on the manufacturer. I put a set of EBC rotors on my car and everyone said they were backwards. I pointed out they were stamped L & R from the factory and they were installed as per the manufacturer. Some manufacturers don't even mark Left and right because it doesn't matter. I wish I could find the video (saw it several years ago) where a test was done to determine if one direction was better than the other on a variety of manufacturers and there was very little difference. In reality, the only time it actually matters is when you are getting into the extreme high performance setups where you are paying $4K or more for full race brake systems. The cuts, dimples, and drilled holes are very specific to a scientific level.
Those Chevy trucks always looked basic and boring. OBS Ford trucks were the true superstars of the 90's. They were the sharpest looking trucks on the road.
wow someone needs a concussion test..... the OBS fords looked like the cab was 3 feet too tall for the bed.
😁👍🖖✌👌😎
I would of fixed the OEM fender them reproduction ones fit like shit!
It's a cheap daily driver.... why spend 20 hours fixing a fender on a cheap daily driver build when a new fender is a $100. It's going to cost you more money and time to fix the original fender anyway.
I like how fake grey hair guy, and hat bill backwards guy, have no clue how to spy paint.
Jeremy buzz kills the show. No personality and sure could use a hair cut that fits his age rather than the middle school kid cut.
That's was a boring build
Too much orange peel.
That paint is bad, going to need a ton of rubbing!!
Why do u guys never upgrade brake calipers
BRAVO GUYS!! What a couple of great personalities to keep us novices entertained and interested in your show without making us feel like complete idiots! Easy to follow as we do the same in our projects!!! BRAVO!!!!