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VA72C10 · 10-02-2011, 09:45 PM

Coming together!!! And yes, the emblems are cool

Slick67 · 10-02-2011, 11:44 PM

Get off the computer and put the dang truck together!!!!!

77chris03 · 10-02-2011, 11:54 PM

im waiting on the cab...the rain we had kinda stopped him from spraying bed liner and shooting under the hood...that does remind me 5 am comes fast...i gotta get some sleep haha

77chris03 · 10-03-2011, 08:09 PM

So...David your gonna hate me. I'm going a slightly different route on the trim pieces. And actually not priced that bad. 45 for each pair.
45 for hinges and spriings 45 for headlights bezels and 45 for the grille surround. If it looks good it will be sparkle silver powdercoat. I can take back the bezels I bought from outback and itll pay for almost half of what it'll cost to powder coat originals. And plus the originals line up perfect so no guess work. If the look good I will probably do the emblems the same. Opinions?
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VA72C10 · 10-03-2011, 09:17 PM

would have to see the color against the paint...

Slick67 · 10-03-2011, 10:13 PM

Think it through before ya do it. It may save some $$$ but in the end is it what will make YOU happy?? I like originals too, but I couldn't justify some of them on my project. You will make the right decision!! Just ask Brittany what she would do..........and go from there.

77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

would have to see the color against the paint...

It almost looks like extreme Chrome powdercoat but sparkle with no top coat.

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Think it through before ya do it. It may save some $$$ but in the end is it what will make YOU happy?? I like originals too, but I couldn't justify some of them on my project. You will make the right decision!! Just ask Brittany what she would do..........and go from there.

I put the aftermarket ones on the grille and for one they don't line up well, and for some reason they feel cheap. I have almost a 3/8 gap on one side of the light and like 1/8 on the other side. One of them has a waterspot on it and it looks like it won't hold up with water.
He's gonna do one headlight bezel today and I will post a pic tonite.
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77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 08:22 AM

brittany picked the color out btw....

77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 07:50 PM

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77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 07:56 PM

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77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 08:47 PM

should have the visors and door panels tomorrow...and yes they will match..hopefully. i told him to surprise me on the seat, lets see what he does for the panel and visors...

77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 08:58 PM

Ttt

77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 09:30 PM

So what does everyone think?

bchaney · 10-04-2011, 09:43 PM

It looks awesome keep up the good work
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Slick67 · 10-04-2011, 09:57 PM

That seat looks better than what you described to me! The blue piping really brings it out and the vinyl does look really "thick". I think he did a killer job for you and the price was killer too!!! I'll be gettin his number from ya.

77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

That seat looks better than what you described to me! The blue piping really brings it out and the vinyl does look really "thick". I think he did a killer job for you and the price was killer too!!! I'll be gettin his number from ya.

The cool thing is he's 5 mins from my house. What do u think of the powder coat? Sorry I didn't forget to call ya back just got tied up in a movie. Lol.
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77chris03 · 10-04-2011, 10:49 PM

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Slick67 · 10-04-2011, 11:02 PM

That's cool. The powder looks great. I like the sparklies in it!!

VA72C10 · 10-05-2011, 01:26 AM

Seat came out great and the powder does look good!

slick copper · 10-05-2011, 01:19 PM

Love that seat! I think it'll really compliment the truck color. Powder coat on bezel looks good too, different. Keep it up!

77chris03 · 10-06-2011, 12:04 AM

Stopped by upholstery shop...not done with visors or panels. Damn. Powdercoat suppose to be done tomorrow and suppose to pick up finished hood and cowl tomorrow after work. Pics when I get them.
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67chevy1series · 10-06-2011, 12:39 AM

the grille headlight and headlight bezel pics look great chris!

71Sleeper · 10-06-2011, 01:57 AM

Can't wait to see the cab in sunlight. Going to be killer. You got a great deal on the seat. I was quoted $500 just for my seat to get done. Looks like I will be shopping around a little more. Keep us posted with PICS!!

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took some por15 to the back side just for giggles...
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fresh outta the oven!!!
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one of the grille surrounds is no good...he blasted them and it blew through, but the messed up part is one he didnt say or call me on the situation and he still powdercoated them!!! DUMB@$$!!!! lol i hope i can find another one...

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10-02-2011, 09:45 PM	#351
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 68 swb build. Coming together!!! And yes, the emblems are cool __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-02-2011, 11:44 PM	#352
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. Get off the computer and put the dang truck together!!!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-02-2011, 11:54 PM	#353
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. im waiting on the cab...the rain we had kinda stopped him from spraying bed liner and shooting under the hood...that does remind me 5 am comes fast...i gotta get some sleep haha __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-03-2011, 08:09 PM	#354
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. So...David your gonna hate me. I'm going a slightly different route on the trim pieces. And actually not priced that bad. 45 for each pair. 45 for hinges and spriings 45 for headlights bezels and 45 for the grille surround. If it looks good it will be sparkle silver powdercoat. I can take back the bezels I bought from outback and itll pay for almost half of what it'll cost to powder coat originals. And plus the originals line up perfect so no guess work. If the look good I will probably do the emblems the same. Opinions? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-03-2011, 09:17 PM	#355
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 68 swb build. would have to see the color against the paint... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-03-2011, 10:13 PM	#356
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. Think it through before ya do it. It may save some $$$ but in the end is it what will make YOU happy?? I like originals too, but I couldn't justify some of them on my project. You will make the right decision!! Just ask Brittany what she would do..........and go from there. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-04-2011, 08:22 AM	#358
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. brittany picked the color out btw.... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-04-2011, 07:50 PM	#359
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-04-2011, 07:56 PM	#360
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. i had one bezel coated...i gave him the go ahead on the rest of the pieces..grille trim, bezels, and the springs will be black...and when i get paid, i will do the bowties and the letters across the hood.... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-04-2011, 08:47 PM	#361
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. should have the visors and door panels tomorrow...and yes they will match..hopefully. i told him to surprise me on the seat, lets see what he does for the panel and visors... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-04-2011, 08:58 PM	#362
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. Ttt __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310 Last edited by 77chris03; 10-04-2011 at 09:30 PM.

10-04-2011, 09:30 PM	#363
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. So what does everyone think? __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-04-2011, 09:43 PM	#364
bchaney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: shepherd tx Posts: 71	Re: My 68 swb build. It looks awesome keep up the good work Posted via Mobile Device

10-04-2011, 09:57 PM	#365
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. That seat looks better than what you described to me! The blue piping really brings it out and the vinyl does look really "thick". I think he did a killer job for you and the price was killer too!!! I'll be gettin his number from ya. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-04-2011, 11:02 PM	#368
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. That's cool. The powder looks great. I like the sparklies in it!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"



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10-05-2011, 01:26 AM	#369
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 68 swb build. Seat came out great and the powder does look good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-05-2011, 01:19 PM	#370
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: My 68 swb build. Love that seat! I think it'll really compliment the truck color. Powder coat on bezel looks good too, different. Keep it up! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

10-06-2011, 12:04 AM	#371
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. Stopped by upholstery shop...not done with visors or panels. Damn. Powdercoat suppose to be done tomorrow and suppose to pick up finished hood and cowl tomorrow after work. Pics when I get them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-06-2011, 12:39 AM	#372
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My 68 swb build. the grille headlight and headlight bezel pics look great chris!

10-06-2011, 01:57 AM	#373
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: My 68 swb build. Can't wait to see the cab in sunlight. Going to be killer. You got a great deal on the seat. I was quoted $500 just for my seat to get done. Looks like I will be shopping around a little more. Keep us posted with PICS!! __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-06-2011, 09:06 PM	#374
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. took some por15 to the back side just for giggles... fresh outta the oven!!! one of the grille surrounds is no good...he blasted them and it blew through, but the messed up part is one he didnt say or call me on the situation and he still powdercoated them!!! DUMB@$$!!!! lol i hope i can find another one... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-06-2011, 09:55 PM	#375
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

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