{"id":808,"date":"2012-08-20T20:16:08","date_gmt":"2012-08-20T20:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westernchassisinc.com\/?p=808"},"modified":"2013-07-23T23:12:35","modified_gmt":"2013-07-23T23:12:35","slug":"1989-chevy-cheyenne-c1500-restoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernchassis.com\/blog\/2012\/1989-chevy-cheyenne-c1500-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"1989 Chevy Cheyenne C1500 Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Author: This post comes from guest blogger, Dewayne<\/a>, an active member of the GMT400 forum<\/a> writing about his 1989 Chevy Cheyenne C1500 restoration project.<\/em><\/p>\n

In 2009, I purchased the truck from the original owner with the intentions of using it as a work truck. The body was solid other than the cab corners and the engine\/trans were recently rebuilt. After 10 months of \u201cwork\u201d, I changed jobs and no longer needed a work truck. So, I began to plan lowering it and fixing her up since the body was solid and the running gear were fresh.<\/p>\n

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After some research and much debate over brand versus quality, I decided on the Western Chassis 4″ Front \/ 6″ Rear lowering kit<\/a> (with smooth rider coils). In addition to the kit, I purchased Western Chassis shock extender\/re-locators. I couldn\u2019t be happier with the ride. (It\u2019s firm like a sports car, but not bouncy like a low rider)<\/p>\n

I wanted to get the suspension modifications taken care of prior to paint as to not scratch anything. I\u2019ve always liked cowl hoods on these trucks, so I picked one up from Goodmark. I\u2019ve never done body work before (other than small rattle can projects) so I called up a local shop whose painter\u2019s work I am familiar with and asked if he\u2019d be interested in doing some bodywork and a color change. <\/p>\n

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I wanted some mild body mods, so the tailgate was shaved along with the antenna and stake pockets in the bed. A new billet grille was installed along with new glass and a smoothie bumper and roll pan w\/hidden hitch. An online friend suggested DuPont Hot Hues Midori Sour as a color since he knew I\u2019d been having trouble deciding on a final color scheme for the truck. A local paint dealer sprayed a sample for me, and I loved it. After some careful bodywork, the Midori Sour was laid along with 3 coats of clear.<\/p>\n

Thanks Western Chassis !!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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