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Crash_OK · 02-24-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

For the record, my favorite paint scheme is #2 but that truck is ORANGE and white. Mine will be RED and white. more like this:

OK.... I vote for this now.....

**screaminchevypickup** · 02-24-2012, 12:45 PM

What style mirrors are you gonna put on the truck mike?
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Bennett68C10 · 02-24-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

For the record, my favorite paint scheme is #2 but that truck is ORANGE and white. Mine will be RED and white. more like this:

I think you just answered your own question mike

mcbassin · 02-24-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

OK.... I vote for this now.....

You know we bleed red around here

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

What style mirrors are you gonna put on the truck mike?

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I think you just answered your own question mike

I answered the paint question. I'm not getting too old in my taste

**68 Four on the Floor** · 02-24-2012, 09:37 PM

I love that pic. Wish we had some hills or something around here so i could get some purdy pics when mines done.

67c10rustbuket · 02-25-2012, 12:55 AM

I thought that pic (#2) looked a little orange, but yes red like the new pic. that looks super nice!

as long as its not crimson, whats wrong with orange ? he he he. Just kidding I like them both, you won the basket ball game. later

68 TT · 02-25-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

I like the second pic
*polished billets
*red/white top/white center
also noticed that one painted the front windshield pillars and door window frames white. I like that better than the roof on the first.

x2

I like the painted pillars & door glass frame.

68 TT · 02-25-2012, 06:37 AM

Nice looking mirrors. Are those the 71-72 sport mirrors or something else?

I am going to use 68-69 Camaro mirrors on mine that look similar but the mirror head is just a little different.

mcbassin · 02-25-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

I love that pic. Wish we had some hills or something around here so i could get some purdy pics when mines done.

Me too. I guess I could go to southwest OK there are some hills down there

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

I thought that pic (#2) looked a little orange, but yes red like the new pic. that looks super nice!

as long as its not crimson, whats wrong with orange ? he he he. Just kidding I like them both, you won the basket ball game. later

It's all good brother. I love the hugger orange trucks. Just not in my color category

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Nice looking mirrors. Are those the 71-72 sport mirrors or something else?

I am going to use 68-69 Camaro mirrors on mine that look similar but the mirror head is just a little different.

I'm using 71-72 sport mirrors. so far I have only the RH side NOS. Still looking for a deal on the LH side.

gringoloco · 02-25-2012, 03:23 PM

I always liked lower trim only and the second color below the trim, but the 71-72 style is nice too...

mcbassin · 02-28-2012, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I always liked lower trim only and the second color below the trim, but the 71-72 style is nice too...

Tell me Gringo, the 69 and 70s didn't have the option for cap and middle painted? Only the cab and below the lower trim or both but not between the upper and lower trim and the cab like the picture of the red and white 71/72 above? It really doesn't bother me because I have modified so much of this project. Just want to clear this up in my head.

mcbassin · 02-28-2012, 01:37 AM

Time for some more rust repair. I thought that there would only be a small spot that needed fixed when I was blasting the rust spots. Well, after prodding around I found more. I got a good deal on a Triplus patch panel from lolife, Thanks Keith! The panel is heavy gauge and fits very well. No major problems with the install, plus I am installing a headliner so the seam will be covered.
This is what I was up against:

Marking the cut

Cut out

RUST

Using the old piece for a templet. Always leave material to grind to fit when you cut these patches. (measure once cut ten times)

More fitting of the new piece

POR-15 on the patch

POR-15 on the roof

Tacked in place

Finished and ready for light coat of filler.

More rust to come, then on to fun stuff.

**lolife99** · 02-28-2012, 01:49 AM

Looks nice!^^^

**screaminchevypickup** · 02-28-2012, 02:31 AM

I guess I won't be getting you anymore patch panels!!

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Crash_OK · 02-28-2012, 07:33 AM

Great Job Mike.. I have the same issue on mine.. You made it lok easy...

nuke1 · 02-28-2012, 09:49 AM

RED AND WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my colors of choice!!! no if's ans or buts!!!! that is what I want to do my 72 in! btw thanks mike for everything.

mcbassin · 02-28-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks nice!^^^

Thanks. and thanks again for the good deal on the panel. It's going to a good cause.

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

I guess I won't be getting you anymore patch panels!!

Not till we get on the Camaro

I won't be using any more of Kenny's patches, but their rockers fit nice on both sides. LMC sells the exact parts I'm going to avoid them in the future too. I think it's just the nature of the beast. I guess some guys aren't willing to pay the high price for good to great panels like they use in muscle car restoration?? IDK, seems there is a market.

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Great Job Mike.. I have the same issue on mine.. You made it lok easy...

Thanks Mark, this one wasn't bad at all. Just took a million tack welds and about an hour to grind. I still need to do a little finish grinding but I'll do that when I mud work it.

Bennett68C10 · 02-28-2012, 10:38 AM

Looks great Mike, what kind of fun stuff are we talking about?
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**67cheby** · 02-28-2012, 10:49 AM

nice work

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-28-2012, 11:03 AM

Great work Mike! That patch is almost my worst least to do because you're right inside the spark/slag burn zone! Winter is a good time to do them for sure! It sure turned out nice!

gringoloco · 02-28-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Tell me Gringo, the 69 and 70s didn't have the option for cap and middle painted? Only the cab and below the lower trim or both but not between the upper and lower trim and the cab like the picture of the red and white 71/72 above? It really doesn't bother me because I have modified so much of this project. Just want to clear this up in my head.

I dunno. I've seen them both ways. I like the insert, but I also like to be different. It will look awesome either way. Great work on the header patch- made it look easy...
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mcbassin · 02-28-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

RED AND WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my colors of choice!!! no if's ans or buts!!!! that is what I want to do my 72 in! btw thanks mike for everything.

Cool and no problem on the dimensions. any time.

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Looks great Mike, what kind of fun stuff are we talking about?

Thanks Keith
Fun stuff: Gonna shave the firewall on this cab too and give it the same treatment as my other cab. Bodywork on the doors, fenders and bed....real fun stuff.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

nice work

Thanks Mike

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work Mike! That patch is almost my worst least to do because you're right inside the spark/slag burn zone! Winter is a good time to do them for sure! It sure turned out nice!

Thanks Ryan, Yes, I only caught my sweatshirt on fire twice

a few burns on the arms too.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I dunno. I've seen them both ways. I like the insert, but I also like to be different. It will look awesome either way. Great work on the header patch- made it look easy...

Thanks Gringo. I really like the Yes it was a fun piece. Not too bad though.
I really like the 71-72 paint scheme, that's the way I'm going.

HeavyMetalChevy · 02-29-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Update:
We pulled the engine and tranny today. Wow! took 2 steps forward and 10 back. You guys won't believe what we found. Take a look at the pics! I have been wrenching for a long time and I have never seen anything like this. When I purchased this truck from an in-law it was running and driveable. It has sat for a few years. I'm 100/% certain he didn't know about this J-B weld thing. I planned on hauling it to the car wash and sticking right back in the short frame. Now we are looking for a good running used engine or a builder.
Same stuff different day. By the way, Just in case you wondered, I do have a real nice shop It's too full of junk and my boat to get this project inside right now. I figured this would be a running truck pretty quick, guess not.
Pics:

WHOAH DUDE WHOAH!!!! Guess you kinda gotta laugh about it now.... right???

mcbassin · 02-29-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalChevy

WHOAH DUDE WHOAH!!!! Guess you kinda gotta laugh about it now.... right???

Honestly, It's still a sore spot. I wish I would have never torn that old truck apart now. It would have been better as a patina beater for some kid to drive. I wish I would have known it was rigged like that when I bought it. Yes, Iguess it is kinda funny. Hard to believe what a desperate guy will do.

Heck I'm not using more than a handful of parts from the original 69. These restorations kinda take a life of there own over the years

HeavyMetalChevy · 02-29-2012, 12:40 AM

I hear you there! So many secrets and skeletons these old trucks hide from the excited mind and eye!!! They are evil!!! lol but it is a healthy obsession for the most part!

02-24-2012, 12:45 PM	#827
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide What style mirrors are you gonna put on the truck mike? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

02-24-2012, 09:37 PM	#830
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide I love that pic. Wish we had some hills or something around here so i could get some purdy pics when mines done.

02-25-2012, 12:55 AM	#831
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: 1969 Short Wide I thought that pic (#2) looked a little orange, but yes red like the new pic. that looks super nice! as long as its not crimson, whats wrong with orange ? he he he. Just kidding I like them both, you won the basket ball game. later __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

02-25-2012, 06:37 AM	#833
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice looking mirrors. Are those the 71-72 sport mirrors or something else? I am going to use 68-69 Camaro mirrors on mine that look similar but the mirror head is just a little different. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

02-25-2012, 03:23 PM	#835
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02-28-2012, 01:37 AM	#837
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Time for some more rust repair. I thought that there would only be a small spot that needed fixed when I was blasting the rust spots. Well, after prodding around I found more. I got a good deal on a Triplus patch panel from lolife, Thanks Keith! The panel is heavy gauge and fits very well. No major problems with the install, plus I am installing a headliner so the seam will be covered. This is what I was up against: Marking the cut Cut out RUST Using the old piece for a templet. Always leave material to grind to fit when you cut these patches. (measure once cut ten times) More fitting of the new piece POR-15 on the patch POR-15 on the roof Tacked in place Finished and ready for light coat of filler. More rust to come, then on to fun stuff. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-28-2012, 01:49 AM	#838
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks nice!^^^ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-28-2012, 02:31 AM	#839
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide I guess I won't be getting you anymore patch panels!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

02-28-2012, 07:33 AM	#840
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great Job Mike.. I have the same issue on mine.. You made it lok easy... __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

02-28-2012, 09:49 AM	#841
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1969 Short Wide RED AND WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my colors of choice!!! no if's ans or buts!!!! that is what I want to do my 72 in! btw thanks mike for everything. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-28-2012, 10:38 AM	#843
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02-28-2012, 11:03 AM	#845
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02-29-2012, 12:40 AM	#850
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