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Bennett68C10 · 10-16-2014, 03:44 PM

Sorry guys should have specified, I was just asking about white grill or not. I already have the Torch Red paint that I'm going to be using. The red in the renderings are actually the same just different lighting. I really love N2billets old truck Lucy with the white grill but also love all the ones I've seen all Red. Decisions Decisions

Number98 · 10-16-2014, 03:46 PM

I like the white grill, I think it gives the front end a better look.

Xeen · 10-16-2014, 04:57 PM

My vote is all red.
The reason why is because if the grill is the only white part on the truck it feels disconnected and random.
Now if you had a cowl induction hood and striped it then it would make sense.

mx289 · 10-16-2014, 08:03 PM

I vote for White.

Low68 · 10-16-2014, 09:50 PM

Truck is looking awesome! Paint work sucks. Of all the things I have done on my truck over the years painting is the part I hated the most. It is, however, a great sense of accomplishment when you get it done and know how much work went into it. Keep up the great work!

Also, I vote for all red as well.

slowcpe · 10-16-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

My vote is all red.
The reason why is because if the grill is the only white part on the truck it feels disconnected and random.

This.

I'm going white grill inserts on mine but that's because mine is a base model with white bumpers and mirror. If my truck was a fleet it my goal would be nearly identical to the 1st rendering.

Bennett68C10 · 10-17-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Number98

I like the white grill, I think it gives the front end a better look.

Yeah I also like the white top as well but don't know if I want to do that much of a two-tone.

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Originally Posted by Xeen

My vote is all red.
The reason why is because if the grill is the only white part on the truck it feels disconnected and random.
Now if you had a cowl induction hood and striped it then it would make sense.

If I did the grill white then I would also paint the tailgate letters white so it ties together, I have thought about doing the white top too but I'm scared of getting in over my head with a two-tone paint scheme being a rookie painter. Masking off the little area on the fenders to spray white would be easy but the roof just seems a little complicated because its a much larger area and the upper hoop of the doors would need to be sprayed as well.

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Originally Posted by mx289

I vote for White.

Thanks Tom, i probably still have a couple months to worry about before I'm ready to paint

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Originally Posted by Low68

Truck is looking awesome! Paint work sucks. Of all the things I have done on my truck over the years painting is the part I hated the most. It is, however, a great sense of accomplishment when you get it done and know how much work went into it. Keep up the great work!

Also, I vote for all red as well.

I don't mind the painting but the bodywork and sanding sucks, every time I'm doing it I just say to myself this sucks

but your right when I finally finish this truck I'll be really proud that I did 100% of everything myself and didn't farm anything out to somebody to do for me

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

This.

I'm going white grill inserts on mine but that's because mine is a base model with white bumpers and mirror. If my truck was a fleet it my goal would be nearly identical to the 1st rendering.

Believe me I love the all Red too but it seems like every 67-68 fleet I see is like that. Part of me would like to do something different from the crowd but in the end I'll probably just end up spraying it solid Red to keep it simple.

Bennett68C10 · 10-18-2014, 06:44 PM

Got the slick sand sprayed today, I'll start blocking it out next week, taking tomorrow off

boostedc10 · 10-18-2014, 07:03 PM

Looks good Keith. One step closer!

Xeen · 10-19-2014, 03:04 AM

Attaboy Keith!

RRC · 10-19-2014, 09:41 AM

Looking good Keith!!!

KMC3420 · 10-19-2014, 12:12 PM

Looking awesome Keith. That slick sand is one step closer.

shearjs · 10-20-2014, 08:33 PM

Nice work Keith. Looking good. You're making the body work look easy.

67ctener · 10-21-2014, 09:26 AM

My view on the red or white grille is all red will give you that hot rod look and running a white grille will give you that more original classic truck look. I vote white grille.

Bennett68C10 · 10-21-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Attaboy Keith!

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Originally Posted by RRC

Looking good Keith!!!

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Looking awesome Keith. That slick sand is one step closer.

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Originally Posted by shearjs

Nice work Keith. Looking good. You're making the body work look easy.

Thanks guys, I'll start sanding it Saturday and see where I'm at. I ordered more Slick Sand as I'm sure I'll need it.

Bennett68C10 · 10-21-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

My view on the red or white grille is all red will give you that hot rod look and running a white grille will give you that more original classic truck look. I vote white grille.

Thanks for the input Scott, I'm still not sure what I want to do.

jeh · 10-21-2014, 09:07 PM

Keith, I think which ever way you go with the grille will look good. Do what ever makes you happy, that's what matters in the end.

**PowerdbyChevy79** · 10-22-2014, 02:30 AM

lookin good brother..either way u decide to go will look badass..

slowcpe · 10-22-2014, 10:18 AM

Well I was in the patina trucks thread and saw where n2billet posted a couple of pics of Lucy. I'm sure you've seen it but the white grill looks great on that truck.

Bennett68C10 · 10-22-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Keith, I think which ever way you go with the grille will look good. Do what ever makes you happy, that's what matters in the end.

Thanks Jason, that's been the story of my build constantly changing things until I'm happy with it. It's not easy to change paint so I have to make sure I make the right choice.

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Originally Posted by PowerdbyChevy79

lookin good brother..either way u decide to go will look badass..

Thanks, I'll figure it out eventually

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Well I was in the patina trucks thread and saw where n2billet posted a couple of pics of Lucy. I'm sure you've seen it but the white grill looks great on that truck.

Yeah that's exactly what I was talking about, I have that picture and many others of Lucy saved, beautiful truck.

original-71 · 10-22-2014, 03:04 PM

i think the white grill will stand out nicer with all the trim imo.

Lattimer · 10-26-2014, 12:35 PM

I'd go white grill.

Bennett68C10 · 10-26-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71

i think the white grill will stand out nicer with all the trim imo.

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

I'd go white grill.

Thanks guys, still haven't made up my mind yet but I have a while before I paint the grill and fenders.

Bennett68C10 · 11-09-2014, 06:59 PM

Well not a lot going on the last couple of weeks. I have been putting off blocking the cab out cause well sanding sucks

I started blocking out the rear the other day and found a problem area that will need some attention. Looks like the area on the right side of the cab right above where my brother welded the patch in warped as it is bowed in. I don't know how I missed it but I did. Now I have to get the stud welder out and pull it some. I have also been working on putting some walls up in my garage so that I can paint in there over the winter without having to worry about where the overspray goes. I used 1x2" studs and wrapped heavy mil plastic around it. I then used duct tape to tape up all the seams and painters tape to tape the top and bottoms.

67ctener · 11-09-2014, 09:34 PM

Pretty crafty. I did the same exact thing in a friends shop then ended up selling my project. Gotta be getting excited. My truck is just sitting, havent touched it in months

10-16-2014, 03:44 PM	#2576
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Sorry guys should have specified, I was just asking about white grill or not. I already have the Torch Red paint that I'm going to be using. The red in the renderings are actually the same just different lighting. I really love N2billets old truck Lucy with the white grill but also love all the ones I've seen all Red. Decisions Decisions __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-16-2014, 03:46 PM	#2577
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I like the white grill, I think it gives the front end a better look.

10-16-2014, 04:57 PM	#2578
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB My vote is all red. The reason why is because if the grill is the only white part on the truck it feels disconnected and random. Now if you had a cowl induction hood and striped it then it would make sense. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-16-2014, 08:03 PM	#2579
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I vote for White. __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

10-16-2014, 09:50 PM	#2580
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Truck is looking awesome! Paint work sucks. Of all the things I have done on my truck over the years painting is the part I hated the most. It is, however, a great sense of accomplishment when you get it done and know how much work went into it. Keep up the great work! Also, I vote for all red as well. __________________ Build Thread

10-18-2014, 06:44 PM	#2583
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got the slick sand sprayed today, I'll start blocking it out next week, taking tomorrow off Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-18-2014, 07:03 PM	#2584
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good Keith. One step closer! __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

10-19-2014, 03:04 AM	#2585
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Attaboy Keith! __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-19-2014, 09:41 AM	#2586
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good Keith!!! __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

10-19-2014, 12:12 PM	#2587
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking awesome Keith. That slick sand is one step closer. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

10-20-2014, 08:33 PM	#2588
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice work Keith. Looking good. You're making the body work look easy. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

10-21-2014, 09:26 AM	#2589
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB My view on the red or white grille is all red will give you that hot rod look and running a white grille will give you that more original classic truck look. I vote white grille. __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

10-21-2014, 09:07 PM	#2592
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith, I think which ever way you go with the grille will look good. Do what ever makes you happy, that's what matters in the end. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

10-22-2014, 02:30 AM	#2593
PowerdbyChevy79 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 738	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB lookin good brother..either way u decide to go will look badass.. __________________ 1966 C10 "Mary" 1972 C10 Cheyenne "Betty" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847364 1976 C35 Sierra Grande "Mr. Harvey" 1979 C10 Silverado "The BIG TEN" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841339 1982 C10 Silverado "Lucy" C10 Club Texas -HMIC

10-22-2014, 10:18 AM	#2594
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Well I was in the patina trucks thread and saw where n2billet posted a couple of pics of Lucy. I'm sure you've seen it but the white grill looks great on that truck. __________________ 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



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10-22-2014, 03:04 PM	#2596
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB i think the white grill will stand out nicer with all the trim imo. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

10-26-2014, 12:35 PM	#2597
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'd go white grill. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

11-09-2014, 06:59 PM	#2599
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Well not a lot going on the last couple of weeks. I have been putting off blocking the cab out cause well sanding sucks I started blocking out the rear the other day and found a problem area that will need some attention. Looks like the area on the right side of the cab right above where my brother welded the patch in warped as it is bowed in. I don't know how I missed it but I did. Now I have to get the stud welder out and pull it some. I have also been working on putting some walls up in my garage so that I can paint in there over the winter without having to worry about where the overspray goes. I used 1x2" studs and wrapped heavy mil plastic around it. I then used duct tape to tape up all the seams and painters tape to tape the top and bottoms. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-09-2014, 09:34 PM	#2600
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Pretty crafty. I did the same exact thing in a friends shop then ended up selling my project. Gotta be getting excited. My truck is just sitting, havent touched it in months __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

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