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**Clyde65** · 01-28-2019, 11:07 AM

Got the grill disasembled, parts sent for powder coating. I cleaned and sprayed new color on the letters, look pretty good.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-28-2019, 11:28 AM

Hey Clyde, that grille looks beautiful! Also love the rest of the truck.
I have a question if you don't mind answering about the rear suspension setup you have. I have seen your other posts about the truck bed trailer you have and the sweet camper as well, and I was wondering how the truck handled it with being lowered. I want to lower mine some, but still want to be able to tow a truck bed trailer and my dad's Champion bass boat. Thanks in advance!

kdad · 01-28-2019, 02:03 PM

That grill looks amazing!! As well as the rest of the truck.

**Clyde65** · 02-04-2019, 11:12 PM

Got powder coating back and assembled some stuff. Found out my old HID’s had a crack in one so, getting new ones, no LED

jimmythompson1964 · 02-05-2019, 12:29 PM

Looking good !

Johns 66 · 02-05-2019, 08:40 PM

Clyde...Your truck looks great.....What color did you paint the interior? My truck is original white so Im going back with the same color but wanted a different interior color.

**pdxhall** · 02-09-2019, 12:36 PM

It's great to see the rebuild. Nice work.

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:46 PM

Grill parts powder coated, new trim rings and headlight doors. New lights, mine were 20 years old, went with some HID bulbs and will use the relay harness.

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

It's great to see the rebuild. Nice work.

Thanks Pdxhall!

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Johns 66

Clyde...Your truck looks great.....What color did you paint the interior? My truck is original white so Im going back with the same color but wanted a different interior color.

Thank You Johns66!

I tried ( yeah I know) to match the grey of the 60/61 but it came out much darker than I expected and the painter expected. It’s a medium charcoal kind of color.

I thought about fawn but I didn’t think it would go with my silver rally’s and seats...now I’m thinking of going with a bright blue ( like a 65 Impala)for the carpet, seats and kick panels.

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

Looking good !

Thanks Jimmy!

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kdad

That grill looks amazing!! As well as the rest of the truck.

Thanks kdad, can you believe it’s 20 years old?

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Hey Clyde, that grille looks beautiful! Also love the rest of the truck.
I have a question if you don't mind answering about the rear suspension setup you have. I have seen your other posts about the truck bed trailer you have and the sweet camper as well, and I was wondering how the truck handled it with being lowered. I want to lower mine some, but still want to be able to tow a truck bed trailer and my dad's Champion bass boat. Thanks in advance!

Thanks cwcarpenter98!

I haven’t driven Clyde and Bonnie( the Camper) together much, I put air bags on Clyde to handle the weight and be lowered. I had 4” drop springs and they were way to soft, almost dragging the ground. With the airbags, I just air them up to (45# driving) whatever is needed to handle the extra weight.

It really depends on how much you want to lower it. 2” wont hurt you at all.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-13-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Thanks cwcarpenter98!

I haven’t driven Clyde and Bonnie( the Camper) together much, I put air bags on Clyde to handle the weight and be lowered. I had 4” drop springs and they were way to soft, almost dragging the ground. With the airbags, I just air them up to (45# driving) whatever is needed to handle the extra weight.

It really depends on how much you want to lower it. 2” wont hurt you at all.

Thanks! I want to lower it some, but I don't think it will happen any time soon. Got too much on my plate.

I really like the grille and the fresh powder coated parts. Did you use new screws for the bulb retainer rings? I'm missing some screws, and I have no idea where to get some from

Johns 66 · 02-13-2019, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Thank You Johns66!

I tried ( yeah I know) to match the grey of the 60/61 but it came out much darker than I expected and the painter expected. It’s a medium charcoal kind of color.

I thought about fawn but I didn’t think it would go with my silver rally’s and seats...now I’m thinking of going with a bright blue ( like a 65 Impala)for the carpet, seats and kick panels.

Clyde.....I like the darker/medium charcoal...looks really good with the white.....I am thinking of either chrome wheels or a gunmetal/charcoal wheel/

Yours is looking really good.

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Thanks! I want to lower it some, but I don't think it will happen any time soon. Got too much on my plate.

I really like the grille and the fresh powder coated parts. Did you use new screws for the bulb retainer rings? I'm missing some screws, and I have no idea where to get some from

I got my headlight fasteners from Classic Parts of America, but Brothers has them also.

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2019, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Johns 66

Clyde.....I like the darker/medium charcoal...looks really good with the white.....I am thinking of either chrome wheels or a gunmetal/charcoal wheel/

Yours is looking really good.

Thanks Johns66, if I could get a weekend that is about 50 and dry, I could probably get this thing done by summer!

I have to decide on the interior( seats and carpet) I bought a light grey rubber matt from ACC and am thinking a silver or light grey.
Folks tell me bright blue like a 65 Impala....

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-17-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I got my headlight fasteners from Classic Parts of America, but Brothers has them also.

Thanks! I'll check them out

**Clyde65** · 03-24-2019, 05:43 PM

So today I got some Clyde time and it wasn’t raining!!

Big clean up and put the rebuilt grill on with the painted letters and new headlights. Oh, and bumper guards!!

Johns 66 · 03-24-2019, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

So today I got some Clyde time and it wasn’t raining!!

Big clean up and put the rebuilt grill on with the painted letters and new headlights. Oh, and bumper guards!!

Looks Really Good!!!

**Clyde65** · 03-24-2019, 08:24 PM

Thanks John! I am whipped now, not as young as I was last year!

**Clyde65** · 03-30-2019, 09:26 AM

One step closer to legal for old Clyde, got him inspected and drove around for a couple hours. Needs an alignment.
Also ordered these from Brothers, very nice even though they are from overseas.

Indian113 · 03-30-2019, 11:38 AM

Clyde will be Rolling around Dallas with his head held High! Sure looking Good.

Johns 66 · 03-30-2019, 06:23 PM

Looking Sweet.....Do you have any detail pictures of where you painted the black on the grille support? Thanks, John

**The Rocknrod** · 03-31-2019, 05:46 PM

That front end is looking sweet. Thanks for the pics.

01-28-2019, 11:07 AM	#26
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Got the grill disasembled, parts sent for powder coating. I cleaned and sprayed new color on the letters, look pretty good. Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-28-2019, 11:28 AM	#27
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Hey Clyde, that grille looks beautiful! Also love the rest of the truck. I have a question if you don't mind answering about the rear suspension setup you have. I have seen your other posts about the truck bed trailer you have and the sweet camper as well, and I was wondering how the truck handled it with being lowered. I want to lower mine some, but still want to be able to tow a truck bed trailer and my dad's Champion bass boat. Thanks in advance! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-28-2019, 02:03 PM	#28
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	That grill looks amazing!! As well as the rest of the truck. __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

02-04-2019, 11:12 PM	#29
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Got powder coating back and assembled some stuff. Found out my old HID’s had a crack in one so, getting new ones, no LED Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-05-2019, 12:29 PM	#30
jimmythompson1964 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 251	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Looking good ! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765151

02-05-2019, 08:40 PM	#31
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Clyde...Your truck looks great.....What color did you paint the interior? My truck is original white so Im going back with the same color but wanted a different interior color. __________________ Former Decorated Combat Marine...Semper Fi!! Instagram jorourke322 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734699 2019 GMC AT4

02-09-2019, 12:36 PM	#32
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,058	Re: Rebirth of Clyde It's great to see the rebuild. Nice work. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

02-13-2019, 09:46 PM	#33
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Grill parts powder coated, new trim rings and headlight doors. New lights, mine were 20 years old, went with some HID bulbs and will use the relay harness. Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-24-2019, 05:43 PM	#44
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde So today I got some Clyde time and it wasn’t raining!! Big clean up and put the rebuilt grill on with the painted letters and new headlights. Oh, and bumper guards!! Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-24-2019, 08:24 PM	#46
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Thanks John! I am whipped now, not as young as I was last year! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-30-2019, 09:26 AM	#47
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde One step closer to legal for old Clyde, got him inspected and drove around for a couple hours. Needs an alignment. Also ordered these from Brothers, very nice even though they are from overseas. Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-30-2019, 11:38 AM	#48
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Clyde will be Rolling around Dallas with his head held High! Sure looking Good.

03-30-2019, 06:23 PM	#49
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Looking Sweet.....Do you have any detail pictures of where you painted the black on the grille support? Thanks, John __________________ Former Decorated Combat Marine...Semper Fi!! Instagram jorourke322 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734699 2019 GMC AT4

03-31-2019, 05:46 PM	#50
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Rebirth of Clyde That front end is looking sweet. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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