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SCOTI 06-08-2020 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vet57air (Post 8753982)
I get what your saying. I did consider buying a nice original paint SWB truck but the price kind of killed that, not to mention all the mods I wanted to do didn't make it practical. I have come to grips with building a show worthy truck and driving the wheels off it. Truthfully I have done this before. I just had to get it clear in my mind that when you drive it, **** happens..... then you fix it. My 1954 COE Tourliner is a good example. I finished it 10 years ago and have put 20,000 miles on it and it still looks fresh.

That COE is freakin cool!

vet57air 06-08-2020 07:36 PM

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Thx, I have a lot of fun with it.

vet57air 06-25-2020 08:42 PM

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Had a rendering done for the Cgt.
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SCOTI 06-25-2020 11:07 PM

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Whats the color?

vet57air 06-26-2020 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8763975)
Whats the color?

Grigio Medio a Ferrari colour. Apparently only available in base clear. I'm a single stage guy so I've gone with something similar.

vet57air 06-27-2020 11:46 AM

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Getting close to start laying paint and thinking ahead. I will be buying a complete side trim kit, but I don't want push in style clips. I would rather have threaded studs as I can then adjust and I find they are way easier to take off.
Anyone one know who makes them as all the kits I see have some threaded and some push in.

SCOTI 06-27-2020 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vet57air (Post 8764758)
Getting close to start laying paint and thinking ahead. I will be buying a complete side trim kit, but I don't want push in style clips. I would rather have threaded studs as I can then adjust and I find they are way easier to take off.
Anyone one know who makes them as all the kits I see have some threaded and some push in.

I was thinking along those same lines. I just don't care for the 'spring style' clips typically used. I intended to research options once I got to that point. My original trim could be used since mine is just a patina/survivor but I've replaced select items for freshening the appearance & was more than likely replacing the trim w/the Mar-K stuff.

vet57air 06-27-2020 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8764822)
I was thinking along those same lines. I just don't care for the 'spring style' clips typically used. I intended to research options once I got to that point. My original trim could be used since mine is just a patina/survivor but I've replaced select items for freshening the appearance & was more than likely replacing the trim w/the Mar-K stuff.

I was going to buy the Mar K trim also but don't see any option the get all threaded clips. I have looked online with little luck. There is always generic clips but that can be a hassle to find and pricey.

vet57air 06-27-2020 08:57 PM

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These are pictures of a 61 Blazer built by Sicchops. Notice in the jams how I assume they filled the metal folded over from quarter in jam and also on door. It really cleans things up. I have been thinking of doing this on my truck. Would there be any downside?

SCOTI 06-27-2020 11:41 PM

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On a full custom ride I don't think it would be a concern.

SkinnyG 06-28-2020 12:24 PM

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I imagine for a daily, as long as moisture can drain out the bottom, it should be fine.

vet57air 06-28-2020 06:56 PM

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I've talked to a couple buddies that are body men and they say the proper way would be weld up the seam then fill. They also said it would likely be fine just filling since I have sealed the inside of the doors with paint.
Its funny how different locations do stuff. I have purchased several vehicles from down south and have come across repairs where they drilled holes to pull out a dent and then smeared bondo into the holes, and called it done. Up here we get a lot of rain and if someone repairs it that way, the paint bubbles quick.

vet57air 06-29-2020 10:16 PM

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Well, I'm doing it. I am using a fiberglass body filler as it is stronger.

vet57air 06-30-2020 10:21 PM

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No more seam. I like it better.

aggie91 07-01-2020 08:33 AM

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Looks good. I did the same thing years ago with my '65 that was my daily. It lasted for a long time. Longer than the truck did before someone vandalized it. I let the truck sit for about 5-6 years before reworking it and the jambs still looked really good.

vet57air 07-18-2020 06:26 PM

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This has been my Covid isolation for the past 4 months. Nice to have some colour on it. I plan to let all the parts bake in the sun until September then reshoot it.
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SCOTI 07-19-2020 03:28 AM

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Jeez.... Hustle. Serious hustle.

88Stanger 07-19-2020 10:33 AM

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really nice work!

vet57air 08-21-2020 04:57 PM

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When your out of room and you need somewhere to assemble your Cgt frame.
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vet57air 08-27-2020 06:40 PM

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I like this part of the build best. Goes together pretty fast.
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SCOTI 08-28-2020 09:19 AM

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Drivetrain envy :devil:

vet57air 09-18-2020 01:32 PM

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I am in the middle of final paint and just sprayed my side trim stripes a contrast colour. I just masked in the center of the trim holes. In reflection was this a mistake? Was thinking will the stripes lineup at the cab corner to door? Does it really matter as the trim cover most of the paint lines? I had checked my trim alignment on mockup to make sure they were straight. How does everyone else do it?

bigmoe 09-18-2020 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vet57air (Post 8810050)
I am in the middle of final paint and just sprayed my side trim stripes a contrast colour. I just masked in the center of the trim holes. In reflection was this a mistake? Was thinking will the stripes lineup at the cab corner to door? Does it really matter as the trim cover most of the paint lines? I had checked my trim alignment on mockup to make sure they were straight. How does everyone else do it?

Yes the trim covers the edge of the stripe. The holes are in the center of the trim.

vet57air 09-18-2020 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmoe (Post 8810055)
Yes the trim covers the edge of the stripe. The holes are in the center of the trim.

Thx. I was just worried that looking at the side of the truck if the stripes had some misalignment (higher or lower or width) that you might see it in the jam, or would you notice it ?

ChrisDollins 09-20-2020 10:47 AM

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Man what an awesome build! Always thought a GT built C10 would be super cool. Can't wait to see what you do with the interior.


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