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cppursell · 05-23-2011, 02:03 AM

Hi forum. I've posted a few times before getting great advice from everyone, now it's my time to share. Last summer I did a paint job for my precious truck, and have finally cared to give it glamour shots, attached. Please enjoy and leave comments.

cppursell · 05-23-2011, 02:04 AM

I bought this truck in 2008 and have been working on it ever since. It's my first vehicle, and has been the biggest single project I've ever been a part of. I love it to death. I've poured money and my labor into making it what it is today: a nicely re-built daily driver. It got it's paint job last summer and I just recently added finishing touches, and had it washed, so I had to finally take glamour shots. It's got a 350 in it with a TH350 transmission. I installed power steering which is nice, and I have a hitch receiver which hides behind the license plate (I also have an electric brake control set up, I hauled a trailer once for my brother). I also put in a new oak wood bed/strips; it looks so good! The truck is in great shape. It was originally a gov. vehicle for CA county of Glenn (when I got it it still had the emblem on the passenger side). I had it painted the factory original color, but with base/clear. I've tried to make this truck stay as stock as possible, with the exception of a new radio. It makes me feel like I'm driving a piece of history.
Hey, enjoy the photos and keep trucking.
-Christian

P.S. I'm not selling this or anything, but what kinda (realistic) offer would you make on this truck? Just curious.

tr69c10 · 05-23-2011, 02:09 AM

Nice truck enjoy

fastwillie 696969 · 05-23-2011, 02:11 AM

10k to 20 k i saw one on mechum auto on hdtv this weekend check out there web site they got prices on the one sold i know one went for 19k right now its a buyers market ,even dana said its low and the biggest lost was mopars prices were down bigtime ,but trucks and corvettes doing good

tantrumpipeline · 05-23-2011, 03:42 AM

truck is a work of art, love it, ditch the tool box though, it's nice but doesn't deserve to be in that beauty IMO

FLDBRED · 05-23-2011, 06:48 AM

Very nice! What color paint is that?

Bennett68C10 · 05-23-2011, 06:57 AM

Wow that is one beautiful truck you got there

HavinSomeFun · 05-23-2011, 07:25 AM

You did good. I have to agree on "Ditch the toolbox". Just doesnt fit in with that nice of a truck.

chevy72pu · 05-23-2011, 07:26 AM

Let's see, how do I say this? Ok, that truck is beaut-isemo-dacious!! There!
I love the original look and the way you hid the hitch and tucked the exhaust in tight. The whitewalls, hubcaps, color. I'm kinda leaning with tantrumpipeline about the toolbox but hey, it's YOUR truck.

I hope you enjoy driving that baby for a looooonnnnnnggggg time.

Price? I'd laugh at anybody that offered me less than $20K.

1LoC10 · 05-23-2011, 08:31 AM

looks great

68gmsee · 05-23-2011, 08:32 AM

Nice looking truck. A stepside is what I've been looking for but haven't found yet.

My 68 GMC (fleetside) is similar in color. It's somewhat lighter (my wife calls it powder blue) but has (had) more contrast with the white top and darker blue dashpad. I'm thinking of going original color also.

71meangreenc10 · 05-23-2011, 08:55 AM

Nice....
Very clean truck.

Smitty

**70cst** · 05-23-2011, 08:56 AM

Very very nice...You have my vote

dfwright · 05-23-2011, 11:31 AM

That is very very nice, indeed. Congratulations on a job well done!

cppursell · 05-23-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FLDBRED

Very nice! What color paint is that?

I had the paint shop look up "Light Blue" for that year. Then they matched it with a good piece of original paint on my truck. It's not too light, which I think is important.

greenbd71 · 05-23-2011, 11:58 AM

Awesome color for that style truck. Love it!!

cppursell · 05-23-2011, 11:59 AM

Thanks for your compliments!! I'll go back to this posting whenever I feel like throwing a wrench.
As for the truck box, well, Yeah I suppose it detracts from the original look, but it stores most of my tools and is VERY handy. I'll be keeping it. Besides now if I take it off, the two mounting holes will show along with foam pad strips

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68panelman · 05-23-2011, 12:03 PM

Simply beautiful, same color has my 68' panel. And yes, you are driving a piece of american history!

**Palf70Step** · 05-23-2011, 12:05 PM

Great looking truck!!

**67cheby** · 05-23-2011, 12:31 PM

LOVE IT and great pics

sanford66 · 05-23-2011, 01:04 PM

I think it's perfect.....clean and simple! Very nice truck. Joseph

cppursell · 05-23-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanford66

I think it's perfect.....clean and simple! Very nice truck. Joseph

Thanks! I love how simple it is. I see these new cars with their integrated bumpers and want to scoff :P.

Fldawg · 05-23-2011, 04:36 PM

I like it, i always say less is more...........Good job

BlackTopMotors · 05-23-2011, 05:05 PM

Clean and Simple=Nice!

big_al_71 · 05-23-2011, 05:10 PM

very nice indeed...

05-23-2011, 02:03 AM	#1
cppursell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 144	My Blue Truck, painted Hi forum. I've posted a few times before getting great advice from everyone, now it's my time to share. Last summer I did a paint job for my precious truck, and have finally cared to give it glamour shots, attached. Please enjoy and leave comments.

05-23-2011, 02:04 AM	#2
cppursell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 144	Re: My Blue Truck, painted I bought this truck in 2008 and have been working on it ever since. It's my first vehicle, and has been the biggest single project I've ever been a part of. I love it to death. I've poured money and my labor into making it what it is today: a nicely re-built daily driver. It got it's paint job last summer and I just recently added finishing touches, and had it washed, so I had to finally take glamour shots. It's got a 350 in it with a TH350 transmission. I installed power steering which is nice, and I have a hitch receiver which hides behind the license plate (I also have an electric brake control set up, I hauled a trailer once for my brother). I also put in a new oak wood bed/strips; it looks so good! The truck is in great shape. It was originally a gov. vehicle for CA county of Glenn (when I got it it still had the emblem on the passenger side). I had it painted the factory original color, but with base/clear. I've tried to make this truck stay as stock as possible, with the exception of a new radio. It makes me feel like I'm driving a piece of history. Hey, enjoy the photos and keep trucking. -Christian P.S. I'm not selling this or anything, but what kinda (realistic) offer would you make on this truck? Just curious.

05-23-2011, 02:09 AM	#3
tr69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bellflower ca Posts: 370	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Nice truck enjoy

05-23-2011, 02:11 AM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: My Blue Truck, painted 10k to 20 k i saw one on mechum auto on hdtv this weekend check out there web site they got prices on the one sold i know one went for 19k right now its a buyers market ,even dana said its low and the biggest lost was mopars prices were down bigtime ,but trucks and corvettes doing good __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-23-2011, 03:42 AM	#5
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: My Blue Truck, painted truck is a work of art, love it, ditch the tool box though, it's nice but doesn't deserve to be in that beauty IMO __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

05-23-2011, 06:48 AM	#6
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Very nice! What color paint is that?

05-23-2011, 06:57 AM	#7
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Wow that is one beautiful truck you got there __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-23-2011, 07:25 AM	#8
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: My Blue Truck, painted You did good. I have to agree on "Ditch the toolbox". Just doesnt fit in with that nice of a truck. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

05-23-2011, 07:26 AM	#9
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Let's see, how do I say this? Ok, that truck is beaut-isemo-dacious!! There! I love the original look and the way you hid the hitch and tucked the exhaust in tight. The whitewalls, hubcaps, color. I'm kinda leaning with tantrumpipeline about the toolbox but hey, it's YOUR truck. I hope you enjoy driving that baby for a looooonnnnnnggggg time. Price? I'd laugh at anybody that offered me less than $20K. __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

05-23-2011, 08:31 AM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: My Blue Truck, painted looks great __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

05-23-2011, 08:32 AM	#11
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Nice looking truck. A stepside is what I've been looking for but haven't found yet. My 68 GMC (fleetside) is similar in color. It's somewhat lighter (my wife calls it powder blue) but has (had) more contrast with the white top and darker blue dashpad. I'm thinking of going original color also.

05-23-2011, 08:55 AM	#12
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Nice.... Very clean truck. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

05-23-2011, 08:56 AM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,352	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Very very nice...You have my vote __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-23-2011, 11:31 AM	#14
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: My Blue Truck, painted That is very very nice, indeed. Congratulations on a job well done! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

05-23-2011, 11:58 AM	#16
greenbd71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach,CA Posts: 134	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Awesome color for that style truck. Love it!!



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05-23-2011, 11:59 AM	#17
cppursell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 144	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Thanks for your compliments!! I'll go back to this posting whenever I feel like throwing a wrench. As for the truck box, well, Yeah I suppose it detracts from the original look, but it stores most of my tools and is VERY handy. I'll be keeping it. Besides now if I take it off, the two mounting holes will show along with foam pad strips .

05-23-2011, 12:03 PM	#18
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,452	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Simply beautiful, same color has my 68' panel. And yes, you are driving a piece of american history!

05-23-2011, 12:05 PM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: My Blue Truck, painted Great looking truck!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-23-2011, 12:31 PM	#20
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: My Blue Truck, painted LOVE IT and great pics __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-23-2011, 01:04 PM	#21
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: My Blue Truck, painted I think it's perfect.....clean and simple! Very nice truck. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

05-23-2011, 04:36 PM	#23
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: My Blue Truck, painted I like it, i always say less is more...........Good job

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05-23-2011, 05:10 PM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My Blue Truck, painted very nice indeed... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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