Build My 1978 Nut and Bolt Frame Off Restoration

[MScruiser]

Cruiser Corps sells this decal, and states that it goes on top of the valve cover. Anyone know the exact location?

@Cruiser Corps

 

[John Lyons]

Bought a vibratory tumbler from Harbor Freight, and have been tumbling all of the hardware I remove.

What medium did you use in your tumbler?

 

[MScruiser]

I used sifted play sand for the initial clean, then crushed walnut shells for the polish.

 

[MScruiser]

Here’s what $100 in decals looks like.

 

[MScruiser]

I was not happy with the finish of my valve cover, so I blasted it, repainted, and used a very very high-quality clearcoat, after applying new decals from Cruiser Corps.

Please don’t report me for posting porn:

 

[wngrog]

Yeah that is a good look for sure.

Is the clear heat rated at all?

 

[MScruiser]

Yeah that is a good look for sure.

Is the clear heat rated at all?

Thanks. Yes, supposedly...time will tell. I had used rattle can high heat clear in the past, but wasn’t impressed.

 

[MScruiser]

Truck is back home, and looking sooooo nice. Not perfect (a few runs in the clearcoat), but man, what a difference!

 

[cruiserdan]

Nice.

 

[MScruiser]

Nice.

Thanks, Dan. That means a lot.

 

[cruiserdan]

I hate to see you sell it but I get it.

Recap the mods. I remember power steering, mirror heads and the suspension. Anything else?

 

[MScruiser]

I hate to see you sell it but I get it.

Recap the mods. I remember power steering, mirror heads and the suspension. Anything else?

Yeah I get sick thinking about seeing it go, but that’s life. I’ll do one again, I’m sure.

Mods: Aftermarket headers, and exhaust. City Racer carb. DUI ignition. That’s about it, as far as straying from the original. And color too, of course.

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

Yeah I get sick thinking about seeing it go, but that’s life. I’ll do one again, I’m sure.

Mods: Aftermarket headers, and exhaust. City Racer carb. That’s about it, as far as straying from the original. And color too, of course.

Did you end up adding power steering?

 

[MScruiser]

Did you end up adding power steering?

Yup, did that one during engine install.

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

Yup, did that one during engine install.

Thanks. Your 40 turned out incredible.

 

[MScruiser]

More pics:

 

[MScruiser]

 

[MScruiser]

New decals from @SMG, City Racer, @Cruiser Corps, and Spector Offroad

 

[airon23]

Wow really nice job. I love all the decals.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Super nice rig.