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Old 04-24-2018, 08:34 AM   #26
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LOL, That IS awesome!!!

Shezaaaam!!!
Haha thanks! I just tried photoshop for the first time the other other day. I couldn't believe how good it turned out, and the forum even actually lowers the quality of photos when you upload. Cracks me up every time I see it
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Old 04-24-2018, 09:31 AM   #27
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Re: 68 C10 build thread...kinda.

Nice truck. Nice to see a long bed
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Old 04-24-2018, 09:42 AM   #28
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Nice truck. Nice to see a long bed
Thanks man, I love longbeds. Yours looks awesome as well. Long and low is the way to go.
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Old 04-26-2018, 06:55 PM   #29
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Re: 68 C10 build thread...kinda.

Gave her a wax today. It turned out pretty well. The reflective properties are there, but it’s not too shiny.
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Old 05-03-2018, 08:04 PM   #30
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Got a box of goodies from LMC yesterday. Put on the base model side markers, went ahead and wired them up even though it’s not original, can’t be to visible these days. I just used scotchloks and grounded them on the screw clips so no damage done. Put in new dash vents, and replaced the air control lever that broke. And started cleaning up to put in the new rubber floor mat, hoping to get it in tomorrow.
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Old 05-03-2018, 09:28 PM   #31
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Re: 68 C10 build thread...kinda.

Looks good, and you're right about the improved visibility. It doesn't detract from the truck that's for sure.

I don't know if stupid has been multiplying faster than common sense, or that people just don't care anymore, but I swear that drivers are getting worse.
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Old 05-03-2018, 09:58 PM   #32
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Looks good, and you're right about the improved visibility. It doesn't detract from the truck that's for sure.

I don't know if stupid has been multiplying faster than common sense, or that people just don't care anymore, but I swear that drivers are getting worse.
Thanks. And I believe the answer to your statement is “Yes.” Haha
Last time I drove it someone started to pull out in front of me and I was doing 55-60 mph. I hammered on the brakes, no power brakes, and was getting ready to jerk it down in second or something I wasn’t sure what I was going to do, thankfully they saw me at the last second and stopped in the other lane. I have been lucky so far, I have had many close calls in all of my vehicles, none of which would’ve been my fault, but I’ve never been in an accident. Not too long ago some dude did drive straight into the front of my car while I was pumping gas though hahaha luckily no damage.
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Old 05-04-2018, 07:51 AM   #33
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Hey man nice truck, glad to see someone close with another C10. I live right up the hill from Shannon's where you took those cool pictures. We'll have to meet up some time this summer with our trucks!
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Old 05-04-2018, 09:07 AM   #34
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Hey man nice truck, glad to see someone close with another C10. I live right up the hill from Shannon's where you took those cool pictures. We'll have to meet up some time this summer with our trucks!
That’s awesome, what are the odds? Haha
And yeah for sure, would be awesome to meet up sometime. I had entered in a show at Ripley Saturday but it looks like it’s going to rain, so that sucks.
I saw this truck in Millwood the other day. Would be pretty awesome to get a picture with a short bed, a stepper, and a long bed all in the same color combo.
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Old 05-04-2018, 11:55 AM   #35
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Re: 68 C10 build thread...kinda.

Damn that is a cool truck! The more of these I see, the more I like an original, slightly hot rodded look. All the bling and shiny is nice sometimes, but nothing beats that original paint, the rallies and the patina...
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Old 05-04-2018, 12:11 PM   #36
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Damn that is a cool truck! The more of these I see, the more I like an original, slightly hot rodded look. All the bling and shiny is nice sometimes, but nothing beats that original paint, the rallies and the patina...
Thanks a lot man. It really is my favorite look, it can always be painted and fancied up later if something happens, but it’s only original once. And plus not having to worry about scratches and dings is awesome. Everybody else is like “Oh my gosh a rock chip!!” And I’m like “Eh...that’s just aftermarket character.” Haha
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Old 05-05-2018, 11:07 PM   #37
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Re: 68 C10 build thread...kinda.

Got the rubber floor mat in yesterday. It is pretty nice, man was it nerve racking cutting a hole in a new mat for the shifter though.
I also replaced the hood shock insulation or whatever you call it, man it’s so much quieter when you shut the hood and hit bumps now.
I replaced my broken dash vents, and replaced the air control lever that broke.
And finally I swapped out the plastic rear view mirror for a old school looking chrome one.

Some pictures before and after the new mat. I left the super thin old mat undereath as a little extra insulation. And one pic of the new mirror.
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Old 05-11-2018, 06:31 PM   #38
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Got my shift knob from The Boneyard Sculpts a couple days ago. I wanted something rat fink style but not over the top and still reasonably comfortable. This knob fit the bill perfectly, and was almost the exact color of my truck too. This guy makes awesome shift knobs and mini sculptures. You guys should check his stuff out. He also does custom orders. He has a big cartel and he is also on Etsy. Here’s a link to his shop:
https://theboneyardsculpts.bigcartel.com
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Old 05-21-2018, 06:06 AM   #39
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Hey man there is a cruise-in at Silkorski's family restaurant in Racine, Thursday 5-24-18 that starts at 4pm if your free. I may not get there until 5, so maybe I'll see ya there if your schedule allows
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Old 05-21-2018, 08:30 PM   #40
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Hey man there is a cruise-in at Silkorski's family restaurant in Racine, Thursday 5-24-18 that starts at 4pm if your free. I may not get there until 5, so maybe I'll see ya there if your schedule allows
Hey, sorry I didn’t reply to your private message I haven’t been on here much recently. But yeah my dad and I might try to make it, I’ll have to see what we’re doing. We just entered Ole Blue in the Golden Oldies show yesterday, it was a good turnout, almost 200.
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