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knomadd · 12-10-2015, 05:42 PM

That's going to look sooooooo good!!!

**CC69Rat** · 12-11-2015, 12:36 PM

One more.. this is right out of the gun.

NoNeck · 12-13-2015, 02:21 PM

Here's another picture I took from the tailgate area. I can't wait to see it in the sun!

The body shop is color sanding the clear, then a good buffing will really make the color stand out.

POP

VA72C10 · 12-13-2015, 02:45 PM

Man, that's looking fantastic!!!

**CC69Rat** · 12-21-2015, 05:15 PM

Got the bed back this weekend, Pop and I are going to work on the chrome and bed wood, tail lights, etc. I'm really happy with how it came out. It needs a little attention inside the bed but there's plenty of clear on it, and a small run on the pass side between the color (under the trim anyway) but other than that, man it is killer in the sun. Once we get it all together I'll 'fine tune' it if you know what I mean.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-21-2015, 09:15 PM

Ya bud looks great

**CC69Rat** · 12-22-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Ya bud looks great

Thanks man !

Here's one with the trim. Thanks Pop ! It looks awesome.

darkhorse970 · 12-22-2015, 10:23 AM

Love it!

mcbassin · 12-23-2015, 09:28 AM

Looks awesome!

**CC69Rat** · 12-23-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Love it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks awesome!

Thanks fellas ! I have a Porterbuilt Stage 2 kit now, so it will have a mild notch CPP trailing arms and cross member, and Schrader bags in the rear. Just to get it down a little at shows and stuff. No air management just a happy point between a static drop and a better ride.

VA72C10 · 12-23-2015, 12:49 PM

Looks amazing with the trim. And after seeing first hand what you did with that old black paint job, I can't imagine how slick this will be when you're done

knomadd · 12-23-2015, 07:41 PM

Boy Chad, that bed looks great!!! I'm glad to see you and Pop back at it.

aggie91 · 12-23-2015, 08:35 PM

Looking great? Love the color combo!

mooseknuckles · 12-23-2015, 10:30 PM

looking good...love the colour.

Stickman · 12-24-2015, 10:07 AM

Just read the whole thread, what a story and an awesome build. That gold is beautiful. Hard to go wrong with a BMW color. It has to be a great feeling being able to work on your truck with your Dad. Looking forward to seeing the end result.

NoNeck · 12-26-2015, 12:27 PM

I worked on the tail light housings this morning, and decided to paint a reflective silver on the faces to improve brightness. We have NOS GM tail light lenses and back up lenses to finish them off. We are waiting for new gaskets and stainless screws for them and I picked up some new bulbs.

POP

**68bowtie** · 12-26-2015, 01:30 PM

i love this truck. awesome work so far! subscribed...

is there a reason/trick behind painting the bed before the rear brace is tacked in?

NoNeck · 12-26-2015, 02:06 PM

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Is there a reason/trick behind painting the bed before the rear brace is tacked in?

I guess you could do it either way, but Chad wanted to make sure that the area that slides into the bed sides was fully protected with paint. With the brace out, it also gives more clearance to get to the bolts holding the CST trim near the tail gate area. Since the rear brace bolts into the bed sides we decided to install it separately.

POP

VA72C10 · 12-26-2015, 09:08 PM

Good idea on the housings. I've found that makes a big difference in light output.

**CC69Rat** · 12-28-2015, 09:06 AM

Looks great Pop, Once I get some of the other projects finished up I'll be there to help you..

Have you heard any more on the cab and front sheet metal? It looked like the cab was about ready to spray.

NoNeck · 12-28-2015, 11:38 AM

I am going to check on them later today. I will let you know.

POP

Bennett68C10 · 01-11-2016, 09:23 AM

Bed turned out awesome Chad. I really like the color combo and the trim looks great on there!

jeh · 01-11-2016, 10:57 AM

Hey Chad, I just got caught up on your build, you guys have came along way since I last checked in. The bed looks great!!!

Pro Performance · 01-11-2016, 10:59 AM

Really liking the colors! Nice work.

NoNeck · 01-14-2016, 11:28 AM

We have been working on the bed wood. 3 coats of Mahogany stain (we wanted it really dark), 4 coats of MinWax Helmsman Gloss Spar Varnish sanded progressively between coats. We started with Northern Red Oak and planed, notched and cut to size. It's going to look really good with the Gold bed sides.

POP

12-10-2015, 05:42 PM	#626
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project That's going to look sooooooo good!!! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

12-11-2015, 12:36 PM	#627
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project One more.. this is right out of the gun. Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-13-2015, 02:21 PM	#628
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Here's another picture I took from the tailgate area. I can't wait to see it in the sun! The body shop is color sanding the clear, then a good buffing will really make the color stand out. POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

12-13-2015, 02:45 PM	#629
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Man, that's looking fantastic!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-21-2015, 05:15 PM	#630
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Got the bed back this weekend, Pop and I are going to work on the chrome and bed wood, tail lights, etc. I'm really happy with how it came out. It needs a little attention inside the bed but there's plenty of clear on it, and a small run on the pass side between the color (under the trim anyway) but other than that, man it is killer in the sun. Once we get it all together I'll 'fine tune' it if you know what I mean. Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-21-2015, 09:15 PM	#631
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Ya bud looks great __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-22-2015, 10:23 AM	#633
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Love it! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-23-2015, 09:28 AM	#634
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looks awesome! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-23-2015, 12:49 PM	#636
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looks amazing with the trim. And after seeing first hand what you did with that old black paint job, I can't imagine how slick this will be when you're done __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-23-2015, 07:41 PM	#637
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Boy Chad, that bed looks great!!! I'm glad to see you and Pop back at it. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

12-23-2015, 08:35 PM	#638
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looking great? Love the color combo! __________________ 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

12-23-2015, 10:30 PM	#639
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project looking good...love the colour. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-24-2015, 10:07 AM	#640
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 571	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Just read the whole thread, what a story and an awesome build. That gold is beautiful. Hard to go wrong with a BMW color. It has to be a great feeling being able to work on your truck with your Dad. Looking forward to seeing the end result.

12-26-2015, 12:27 PM	#641
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project I worked on the tail light housings this morning, and decided to paint a reflective silver on the faces to improve brightness. We have NOS GM tail light lenses and back up lenses to finish them off. We are waiting for new gaskets and stainless screws for them and I picked up some new bulbs. POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

12-26-2015, 01:30 PM	#642
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,352	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project i love this truck. awesome work so far! subscribed... is there a reason/trick behind painting the bed before the rear brace is tacked in? __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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12-26-2015, 09:08 PM	#644
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Good idea on the housings. I've found that makes a big difference in light output. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-28-2015, 09:06 AM	#645
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looks great Pop, Once I get some of the other projects finished up I'll be there to help you.. Have you heard any more on the cab and front sheet metal? It looked like the cab was about ready to spray. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-28-2015, 11:38 AM	#646
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project I am going to check on them later today. I will let you know. POP __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

01-11-2016, 09:23 AM	#647
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Bed turned out awesome Chad. I really like the color combo and the trim looks great on there! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-11-2016, 10:57 AM	#648
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Hey Chad, I just got caught up on your build, you guys have came along way since I last checked in. The bed looks great!!! __________________ 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

01-11-2016, 10:59 AM	#649
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Really liking the colors! Nice work.

01-14-2016, 11:28 AM	#650
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project We have been working on the bed wood. 3 coats of Mahogany stain (we wanted it really dark), 4 coats of MinWax Helmsman Gloss Spar Varnish sanded progressively between coats. We started with Northern Red Oak and planed, notched and cut to size. It's going to look really good with the Gold bed sides. POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

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