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PEDROSKI · 09-19-2016, 02:24 AM

Good meeting you Ken, pictures don't do Scarlett justice.

I saw you roll in Uknowme but was busy running around. Hope yall both enjoyed yourselves and make it again next year!

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2016, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Looks great!! Wish I could see it in person...

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Ken it was nice to meet you this weekend. Scarlett was looking nice!

My pleasure. I met so many people this weekend and had a great time putting faces with names.

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Originally Posted by PEDROSKI

Good meeting you Ken, pictures don't do Scarlett justice. I saw you roll in Uknowme but was busy running around. Hope yall both enjoyed yourselves and make it again next year!

Pedro it was pleasure to meet you and your family too. You guys had an amazing turn out and a truly successful event. I can't wait till next year.

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LDO

Which paint on column? everything looks great!

I used VHT Primer and Krylon Cover Max satin black

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Killer progress Ken! Hopefully, you'll be in Waxahachie tomorrow. I'll check it out if so.

It's was a pleasure to meet you and the Oklahoma crew .

mcbassin · 09-19-2016, 09:09 AM

Scarlett is a super nice truck Ken, I got the chance to look at all your hard work. Keep it up!

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2016, 09:13 AM

We made it to @c10sinthepark despite some tire issues on the truck and trailer. We were very fortunate since we heard multiple stories of blow outs by others.

Chris and I met so many people and Scarlett was well received by all. Everyone was extremely complimentary and understood she still has a lot to be done before she is finished.

Thanks to everyone for the compliments and word's of encouragement. We hope she will be the Belle of the Ball once she is done.

slowcpe · 09-19-2016, 10:04 AM

Truck looked killer! It was nice meeting you and talking to everyone on the board. Definitely don't have that many trucks of your caliber up here in Indiana.

aggie91 · 09-19-2016, 10:22 AM

Scarlett does look much better in person. Great to talk to you again. I agree, this event was a great success and will be returning next year. Thanks for taking the time to look over that tan/red truck I brought with me. Looks like it is going to become Owen's first C10 and the Sonoma will be sold to help fund the C10.

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Scarlett is a super nice truck Ken, I got the chance to look at all your hard work. Keep it up!

Thank you sir

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Truck looked killer! It was nice meeting you and talking to everyone on the board. Definitely don't have that many trucks of your caliber up here in Indiana.

My pleasure. I suggest you build one of your won and show them how its done.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Scarlett does look much better in person. Great to talk to you again. I agree, this event was a great success and will be returning next year. Thanks for taking the time to look over that tan/red truck I brought with me. Looks like it is going to become Owen's first C10 and the Sonoma will be sold to help fund the C10.

Karl it was great to chat with you and your son. I watched him light up as he told me the details on his build. You must be very proud to have a son that loves old trucks and knows how to build them.

That twotone you showed me is going to clean up nicely. If you need any info on parts, just let me know.

**N2TRUX** · 09-23-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Ken it was nice to meet you this weekend. Scarlett was looking nice!

I met so many people at C10sinthe park that I am just now starting to put names with faces, and faces with trucks. I know we chatted, but I guess I didn't realize what truck was yours. Definitely my favorite 73-80 at the event.

UKNOWME · 09-23-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I met so many people at C10sinthe park that I am just now starting to put names with faces, and faces with trucks. I know we chatted, but I guess I didn't realize what truck was yours. Definitely my favorite 73-80 at the event.

Yes sir, I was with Gene Porter. Thank you very much. I appreciate the compliment.

superdav · 09-23-2016, 09:52 PM

How'd the tailgate band work out?

**N2TRUX** · 09-24-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by superdav

How'd the tailgate band work out?

It's hasn't yet. I realized it was going to be a tedious project so I set it aside and went without one. I am going to get back on it once I get my yard back in shape. We have company coming and my backyard went insane with all the rain we have had.

NewType72 · 09-25-2016, 10:09 PM

Really digging that color combo, looks very subtle and not overdone (don't see many round here that optioned combo)

**N2TRUX** · 09-26-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

Really digging that color combo, looks very subtle and not overdone (don't see many round here that optioned combo)

The victory red is correct for the truck and the two tone combo is as well. Its the "warm nickel metallic" that makes it a unique combo. Its not the correct color for the year, but looks much better that the medium charcoal that it started with

Bowtied13 · 10-02-2016, 02:12 PM

I am absolutely loving the detail in this build! I found the thread just a few weeks ago and couldn't stop reading. My '84 definitely needs a makeover like this as well, especially since I believe the previous owner drove a lot on dirt roads. The frame rails are coated with dust and grime and anywhere dirt could pile up it's there, inches deep. Also grateful for the attention to detail and posting what paint and things you are using and where you buy your parts. It helps keep my budget build in mind as well. Beautiful truck sir!

**N2TRUX** · 10-03-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowtied13

I am absolutely loving the detail in this build! I found the thread just a few weeks ago and couldn't stop reading. My '84 definitely needs a makeover like this as well, especially since I believe the previous owner drove a lot on dirt roads. The frame rails are coated with dust and grime and anywhere dirt could pile up it's there, inches deep. Also grateful for the attention to detail and posting what paint and things you are using and where you buy your parts. It helps keep my budget build in mind as well. Beautiful truck sir!

Thanks for the kind words. My wife calls me extremely frugal like its bad words. I started using economical alternatives when it was all I could afford.

These days with the cost of paint and supplies it just makes good sense (cents?) to use my methods in a hobby shop application. The key to it all is finding low priced equivalents to high priced products. I refuse to compromise the end results, but I have found there are practical alternatives if your willing to do some research.

One thing that is critical in my methods is never, ever compromise preparation. No matter what you spend on materials, proper prep is crucial to quality long lasting results. DO NOT cut corners or it absolutely will come back to bite you on the butt.

**N2TRUX** · 10-10-2016, 06:13 PM

Its time to get back on this project. I had planned to get started last weekend, but I had too much to do around the house. Now that I am somewhat caught up I plan to get going again.

I did score a part that I desperately needed. A buddy that has a nice collection of NOS parts offered me one of his GMC hood ornaments. It was exactly what I needed and at a very fair price considering how hard NOS parts are to find.

aggie91 · 10-11-2016, 06:00 PM

Good to see you back to give her some attention.

BTW, Thanks again for the time you spent at C10's in the Park looking/discussing the tan/red '84 I brought along. I did end up buying it, sealed the deal last night finally, we agreed on $4500, so I think I did fine getting that truck. Turns out it will end up being Owen's truck and we will be selling off the Sonoma to offset some of the investment. I hope to start a very slow moving build thread on it soon.

**TKCR** · 10-11-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Its time to get back on this project. I had planned to get started last weekend, but I had too much to do around the house. Now that I am somewhat caught up I plan to get going again.

I did score a part that I desperately needed. A buddy that has a nice collection of NOS parts offered me one of his GMC hood ornaments. It was exactly what I needed and at a very fair price considering how hard NOS parts are to find.

Sweet. Yeah those ornaments are hard to find. I just settled on a reproduction one, for my truck. Would have liked to gotten a NOS part, but couldn't find one.

**N2TRUX** · 10-12-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Good to see you back to give her some attention.

BTW, Thanks again for the time you spent at C10's in the Park looking/discussing the tan/red '84 I brought along. I did end up buying it, sealed the deal last night finally, we agreed on $4500....

You did well sir. Like I said, if you had passed I would have bought it. Thats going to clean up nicely.

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Sweet. Yeah those ornaments are hard to find. I just settled on a reproduction one, for my truck. Would have liked to gotten a NOS part, but couldn't find one.

Unfortunately they dont make a repop for GMC or I would have taken one.

05duramaxhd · 10-12-2016, 01:18 PM

Can't wait to see that ornament on the truck. The GMC stuff is getting a lot harder to find it was hard to let that one go but I knew it was going to a good cause!!! Having knee surgery next week so I hope to have some down time to inventory the NOS stuff.

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2016, 05:38 PM

No updates from the weekend, but I really hope to see some progress this week. My shop had become an absolute disaster. I had been accumulating old parts for a swap meet and had no good place to store them, so I bought a couple of modular shelves from Sams and dug in.

I pulled everything out and cleaned thoroughly then added insulation and sheetrock to a section of wall I had never finished. Chris and I separated everything from keep to sell and fit as much as we could in tubs and stacked on the shelves.

Thanks to Chris for the help, and motivation.

gringoloco · 10-17-2016, 06:23 PM

Much mo betta. Looks like a good sized space to work in. Need to see more of that other 'undercover' truck--never get tired of looking at it

**N2TRUX** · 10-18-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Much mo betta. Looks like a good sized space to work in. Need to see more of that other 'undercover' truck--never get tired of looking at it

Along with being OCD I am also claustrophobic. I have a hard time focusing on my work when I feel like the walls are closing in. It was a huge feeling of relief to get things clean and organized in that corner.

The 77 will be getting some well need love soon enough. i have to get Scarlett finished up first or I will not have her ready for Lonestar Throwdown

**N2TRUX** · 11-13-2016, 08:58 AM

After an unintended break, I am back on this build. Life and work demanded my attention but I am starting the "Countdown to Throwdown " with a vengeance.

Yesterday I stored the remains from my trip to @c10sinthepark and got on with the dash updates. The freshly dyed pad came out to get to the stock clcluster. I had several updates to do so it had to come out.

I was pleased to discover that that the cluster was original and in excellent condition. Despite that, it needed some love to meet my standards.
Follow along as I restore and update with LEDS and a GM Sports 7k tach.

09-19-2016, 02:24 AM	#401
PEDROSKI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 138	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Good meeting you Ken, pictures don't do Scarlett justice. I saw you roll in Uknowme but was busy running around. Hope yall both enjoyed yourselves and make it again next year! __________________ 72 2wd k5 blazer 86 c10 "Red",76 2wdK5 "Bertha",77 2wdK5 "48",79 c10"Buster" GONE

09-19-2016, 09:09 AM	#404
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Scarlett is a super nice truck Ken, I got the chance to look at all your hard work. Keep it up! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-19-2016, 09:13 AM	#405
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" We made it to @c10sinthepark despite some tire issues on the truck and trailer. We were very fortunate since we heard multiple stories of blow outs by others. Chris and I met so many people and Scarlett was well received by all. Everyone was extremely complimentary and understood she still has a lot to be done before she is finished. Thanks to everyone for the compliments and word's of encouragement. We hope she will be the Belle of the Ball once she is done. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-19-2016 at 09:42 AM.

09-19-2016, 10:04 AM	#406
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Truck looked killer! It was nice meeting you and talking to everyone on the board. Definitely don't have that many trucks of your caliber up here in Indiana. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

09-19-2016, 10:22 AM	#407
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Scarlett does look much better in person. Great to talk to you again. I agree, this event was a great success and will be returning next year. Thanks for taking the time to look over that tan/red truck I brought with me. Looks like it is going to become Owen's first C10 and the Sonoma will be sold to help fund the C10. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-23-2016, 09:52 PM	#411
superdav Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 200	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" How'd the tailgate band work out?

09-25-2016, 10:09 PM	#413
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Really digging that color combo, looks very subtle and not overdone (don't see many round here that optioned combo) __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-02-2016, 02:12 PM	#415
Bowtied13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 9	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" I am absolutely loving the detail in this build! I found the thread just a few weeks ago and couldn't stop reading. My '84 definitely needs a makeover like this as well, especially since I believe the previous owner drove a lot on dirt roads. The frame rails are coated with dust and grime and anywhere dirt could pile up it's there, inches deep. Also grateful for the attention to detail and posting what paint and things you are using and where you buy your parts. It helps keep my budget build in mind as well. Beautiful truck sir!

10-10-2016, 06:13 PM	#417
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Its time to get back on this project. I had planned to get started last weekend, but I had too much to do around the house. Now that I am somewhat caught up I plan to get going again. I did score a part that I desperately needed. A buddy that has a nice collection of NOS parts offered me one of his GMC hood ornaments. It was exactly what I needed and at a very fair price considering how hard NOS parts are to find. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-10-2016 at 06:19 PM.

10-11-2016, 06:00 PM	#418
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Good to see you back to give her some attention. BTW, Thanks again for the time you spent at C10's in the Park looking/discussing the tan/red '84 I brought along. I did end up buying it, sealed the deal last night finally, we agreed on $4500, so I think I did fine getting that truck. Turns out it will end up being Owen's truck and we will be selling off the Sonoma to offset some of the investment. I hope to start a very slow moving build thread on it soon. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

10-12-2016, 01:18 PM	#421
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Can't wait to see that ornament on the truck. The GMC stuff is getting a lot harder to find it was hard to let that one go but I knew it was going to a good cause!!! Having knee surgery next week so I hope to have some down time to inventory the NOS stuff.

10-17-2016, 05:38 PM	#422
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" No updates from the weekend, but I really hope to see some progress this week. My shop had become an absolute disaster. I had been accumulating old parts for a swap meet and had no good place to store them, so I bought a couple of modular shelves from Sams and dug in. I pulled everything out and cleaned thoroughly then added insulation and sheetrock to a section of wall I had never finished. Chris and I separated everything from keep to sell and fit as much as we could in tubs and stacked on the shelves. Thanks to Chris for the help, and motivation. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-17-2016, 06:23 PM	#423
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Much mo betta. Looks like a good sized space to work in. Need to see more of that other 'undercover' truck--never get tired of looking at it __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-13-2016, 08:58 AM	#425
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" After an unintended break, I am back on this build. Life and work demanded my attention but I am starting the "Countdown to Throwdown " with a vengeance. Yesterday I stored the remains from my trip to @c10sinthepark and got on with the dash updates. The freshly dyed pad came out to get to the stock clcluster. I had several updates to do so it had to come out. I was pleased to discover that that the cluster was original and in excellent condition. Despite that, it needed some love to meet my standards. Follow along as I restore and update with LEDS and a GM Sports 7k tach. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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