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DeepOceanStepside · 11-08-2018, 06:34 PM

Cannot wait to see the finished product!

jimbosprint · 11-09-2018, 09:33 PM

So the painter messaged me today that he isn't happy with the color and he wants to respray. I agree it's a little too green and yellow, and needs a tiny bit more red in it. It looks amazing otherwise. Sucks to be delayed, but I'm happy to be working with a painter that cares about doing it right.

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cornerstone · 11-10-2018, 01:10 AM

Thats really cool that he wants it right, hard to find these days....

Low Elco · 11-10-2018, 11:10 AM

Glad he's on the ball. Man, y'all be careful up there with those fires. That one by you ain't cool.

jimbosprint · 11-10-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Glad he's on the ball. Man, y'all be careful up there with those fires. That one by you ain't cool.

Thursday night I was worried I'd have to abandon my truck in pieces at the paint shop, but it is safe here in Chico at this point. Terrible fire. Many friends have lost everything.

jimbosprint · 11-16-2018, 03:34 PM

Damn. The bedside still hasn't been repainted! My painter broke his leg, and says he's going to get his friend that's also a painter to come shoot it. Why can't something just go right? I'm tempted to pick it up as it is.

Aus69c20 · 11-16-2018, 03:45 PM

If you trust him I’d just ride it out. A month from now wether you had it today or a week from now most likely won’t make difference. But having a properly painted bedside will make a difference.
I’ve gotta say though it sounds like that bedside doesn’t want to be painted. You’ve had a bit of rough luck with it.

jimbosprint · 11-26-2018, 07:30 PM

Well it finally has another coat of paint. I can't really tell if it matches with the truck masked off, but it looks decent. The painter plans to start putting it back together tomorrow afternoon or the next day.

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Orange67 · 11-26-2018, 08:48 PM

Wow. That looks good man. Excited for you to see your truck whole again. Paint jail scares the crap out of me. I really think that is where the "patina" craze came from! Not that I'm knocking it, but it sure makes sense!

jimbosprint · 11-28-2018, 08:02 PM

It still doesn't match, but I don't care. I want my truck out of this guy's booth!

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mcbassin · 11-29-2018, 08:25 AM

The bedside looks great from here. As I'm sure you figured out by now, it's very difficult to match older paint with new paint. I've been through this before and I know your frustration.

jimbosprint · 11-29-2018, 07:57 PM

I am so happy to have my truck back! But the paint color doesn't match the factory ochre and I'm not very happy with that.

It's pouring rain so I can't take a better photo.
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jimbosprint · 11-30-2018, 02:41 PM

I think the paint could have been a little more brown. Looks a little yellow-orange to me. I am happy with the body work and paint quality. At least it is protected until I decide to paint the whole truck.

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jimbosprint · 12-02-2018, 04:49 PM

The new 16"x7" wheels are here. Hoping to get them powdercoated white next week. Can't wait to get them on the truck!

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jimbosprint · 12-06-2018, 04:32 PM

New wheels are on the truck! I love it!

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knomadd · 12-06-2018, 05:31 PM

I'm not sure if it's the lighting or the camera, but the bedside doesn't look too bad in the new photos. The new wheels look good!

Chevys4life · 12-06-2018, 05:59 PM

The truck has come a long way and looks good with the new rims and tires.

jimbosprint · 12-06-2018, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I'm not sure if it's the lighting or the camera, but the bedside doesn't look too bad in the new photos. The new wheels look good!

It's strange how different light changes the color. In bright sunlight it looks pretty good, in others it doesn't match at all. I'm happy it's protected. I'll just paint the whole truck when it needs it.

DeepOceanStepside · 12-07-2018, 01:57 PM

Looks Awesome!!

cornerstone · 12-15-2018, 01:28 AM

Looks super man. Really good! Have you considered painting your bumpers? You’d nearly have a new looking truck!!!

jimbosprint · 01-07-2019, 07:41 PM

A few more photos taken recently...

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jimbosprint · 04-02-2019, 07:19 PM

The back driver side brakes locked up hard on me the other day when I slowed down for a yellow light. I've had it happen before, but not like this. I left an 80ft black stripe on the road along with a trail of tire smoke in the air. Point of the story - it's at a reputable local mechanic for repair. New rear drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, axle seals, and all necessary brake parts.

jimbosprint · 05-22-2019, 11:58 AM

Back from the mechanic, and the brakes are fixed. Gave it a good wash and wax before taking it to the downtown Oroville car show. It's not winning any trophies, but I did win a $50 gift card in the raffle!

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1971 for fun · 05-23-2019, 12:14 AM

Way to enjoy a nice truck!

jimbosprint · 06-11-2019, 02:17 PM

Brakes started making a ton of noise all of the sudden. Back to the mechanic!

Update: A broken spring fell out of the rear passenger side drum when they took it apart. They fixed it and got it back to me within a day.

11-08-2018, 06:34 PM	#1
DeepOceanStepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 139	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Cannot wait to see the finished product! __________________ 1970 Base Step Side Dark Olive 250 3ott restoration 1972 k5 4x4 250 3ott project 1970 long bed light olive 283 th350 driver SOLD

11-09-2018, 09:33 PM	#2
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly So the painter messaged me today that he isn't happy with the color and he wants to respray. I agree it's a little too green and yellow, and needs a tiny bit more red in it. It looks amazing otherwise. Sucks to be delayed, but I'm happy to be working with a painter that cares about doing it right. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

11-10-2018, 01:10 AM	#3
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Thats really cool that he wants it right, hard to find these days....

11-10-2018, 11:10 AM	#4
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Glad he's on the ball. Man, y'all be careful up there with those fires. That one by you ain't cool. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-16-2018, 03:34 PM	#6
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Damn. The bedside still hasn't been repainted! My painter broke his leg, and says he's going to get his friend that's also a painter to come shoot it. Why can't something just go right? I'm tempted to pick it up as it is. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

11-16-2018, 03:45 PM	#7
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly If you trust him I’d just ride it out. A month from now wether you had it today or a week from now most likely won’t make difference. But having a properly painted bedside will make a difference. I’ve gotta say though it sounds like that bedside doesn’t want to be painted. You’ve had a bit of rough luck with it. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

11-26-2018, 07:30 PM	#8
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Well it finally has another coat of paint. I can't really tell if it matches with the truck masked off, but it looks decent. The painter plans to start putting it back together tomorrow afternoon or the next day. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

11-26-2018, 08:48 PM	#9
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Wow. That looks good man. Excited for you to see your truck whole again. Paint jail scares the crap out of me. I really think that is where the "patina" craze came from! Not that I'm knocking it, but it sure makes sense! __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

11-28-2018, 08:02 PM	#10
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly It still doesn't match, but I don't care. I want my truck out of this guy's booth! __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

11-29-2018, 08:25 AM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly The bedside looks great from here. As I'm sure you figured out by now, it's very difficult to match older paint with new paint. I've been through this before and I know your frustration. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-29-2018, 07:57 PM	#12
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I am so happy to have my truck back! But the paint color doesn't match the factory ochre and I'm not very happy with that. It's pouring rain so I can't take a better photo. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

11-30-2018, 02:41 PM	#13
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I think the paint could have been a little more brown. Looks a little yellow-orange to me. I am happy with the body work and paint quality. At least it is protected until I decide to paint the whole truck. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com Last edited by jimbosprint; 12-02-2018 at 04:46 PM.

12-02-2018, 04:49 PM	#14
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly The new 16"x7" wheels are here. Hoping to get them powdercoated white next week. Can't wait to get them on the truck! __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

12-06-2018, 04:32 PM	#15
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly New wheels are on the truck! I love it! __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

12-06-2018, 05:31 PM	#16
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly I'm not sure if it's the lighting or the camera, but the bedside doesn't look too bad in the new photos. The new wheels look 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)



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12-06-2018, 05:59 PM	#17
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 644	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly The truck has come a long way and looks good with the new rims and tires.

12-07-2018, 01:57 PM	#19
DeepOceanStepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 139	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Looks Awesome!! __________________ 1970 Base Step Side Dark Olive 250 3ott restoration 1972 k5 4x4 250 3ott project 1970 long bed light olive 283 th350 driver SOLD

12-15-2018, 01:28 AM	#20
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Looks super man. Really good! Have you considered painting your bumpers? You’d nearly have a new looking truck!!!

01-07-2019, 07:41 PM	#21
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly A few more photos taken recently... __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

04-02-2019, 07:19 PM	#22
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly The back driver side brakes locked up hard on me the other day when I slowed down for a yellow light. I've had it happen before, but not like this. I left an 80ft black stripe on the road along with a trail of tire smoke in the air. Point of the story - it's at a reputable local mechanic for repair. New rear drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, axle seals, and all necessary brake parts. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-22-2019, 11:58 AM	#23
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Back from the mechanic, and the brakes are fixed. Gave it a good wash and wax before taking it to the downtown Oroville car show. It's not winning any trophies, but I did win a $50 gift card in the raffle! __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

05-23-2019, 12:14 AM	#24
1971 for fun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 21	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Way to enjoy a nice truck!

06-11-2019, 02:17 PM	#25
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 940	Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly Brakes started making a ton of noise all of the sudden. Back to the mechanic! Update: A broken spring fell out of the rear passenger side drum when they took it apart. They fixed it and got it back to me within a day. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com Last edited by jimbosprint; 06-12-2019 at 12:04 PM.

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