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BShort · 10-19-2011, 10:48 AM

Very nice. Great job Delmo. Love the shoes.

I really like that Ikea carpet, too.

kart34 · 10-19-2011, 10:54 AM

Del, Can you come to Minnesota and finish my project... ????

hotrod1 · 10-19-2011, 11:39 AM

That looks so cool. What size tires and rims did you use?

Lolyin58 · 10-19-2011, 01:31 PM

Very cool Del. Love the patina!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-19-2011, 02:45 PM

I've got a simple question I'd like opinions about:

If you had a truck as nice as this; patina and all....if something rusts through i.e. the raingutter, a hole at one of the windows, spot in the floor, etc... Do you repair it with new metal, prime and leave it or what?

As much as I love the look of the patina it would bother me to let rust cancer eat my truck. Just asking opinions.

*project 67 sub* · 10-19-2011, 02:48 PM

^^good point

Russell Ashley · 10-19-2011, 03:10 PM

I've thought about that too. I like the patina look but wouldn't want it to deteriorate any farther. I think sometimes people spray them with clear with a flatener in it to protect it and preserve the look.

Delmo · 10-19-2011, 09:44 PM

Thats's a great question. My opinion is that if you can live with the current condition of the truck, ie a bit of rust and patina. Then driving it as is will most likely not do much more damage than mother nature has over the 50-60 it's been around for. If you live in a really rainy part of the country or are running it through the winter then I would suggest some Gibbs oil or some kind of rust protection but otherwise if it's a summer cruiser I say drive the crap out of it. The day might come when you cut the rust out and replace it anyway, what's another few years really going to do to it?
The patina trucks that I have built all get seam sealer and spray on undercoat. Only because they are built to be drivin. Other than that nothing has been applied for paint protection. Just my opinion, probably not the right one. LOL

BShort · 10-20-2011, 12:02 PM

Totally agree with Delmo on the subject, but that is why I love southern California. When I lived in Virginia, I had a different opinion...

Delmo · 10-20-2011, 10:03 PM

Haha I bet, that part fo the country is rough on everything.

BShort · 10-20-2011, 11:06 PM

Yep, pretty much.
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disturbinglykool · 10-22-2011, 07:07 PM

Del, its a combination of modern hot rod building and historic preservation both of which are have mastered.

Regarding Patina: You would be surprised how long one of these trucks will last when you keep it in the garage. Hmm how long does bondo take before it starts to shrink and crack your show paint? Just sayin!

cleanshaven84 · 10-24-2011, 08:19 PM

Wow, this is an awesome build and glad you left the original patina. What did you do with the interior beside hose it out? I have a 1950 GMC that I was wanting to leave the original patina but the interior is pretty rusty too. Wasn't sure if it would look right with the interior looking new but the outside looking rusted. Once again, great job!

BShort · 10-26-2011, 01:38 PM

Okay, am I the only one that feels a little short changed here? Delmo, you have GOT to post more pics than that of your truck now that it is done. There should be a shot of the front, the back, one while driving down the freeway, the "deserted lot" shot, the "laying on your stomach" low level shot, the interior shot, the sunset shot, the moody/grainy shot for my PC wallpaper, a shot of the bed, etc, etc, etc.

I just need more pics of this truck, and I think I speak for all my fellow board members... It is your duty as a responsible poster to feed our sick need for pics of this truck.

69CST-V · 10-26-2011, 03:20 PM

x2

Delmo · 10-26-2011, 08:42 PM

Muhahahaha, I love teasin you guys. Just kiddin, I was waiting to get the interior in and some exhaust on it before I took many more shots. Also I'm building an engine cover so I didn't want to take any pics of the engine bay. I'll roll it out on Friday and snap some good ones. PROMISE guys.

Delmo · 10-27-2011, 07:22 PM

Well she moved out of the shop on it's own power today. My good friend Dave martinez came by and cut out the carpet so he could take it back to his shop and sew it up nice and install pedal holes etc. Seat and carpet should go in tomorrow then it will be a nice loud drive over to the exhaust shop. Whoohooo!!!

**lolife99** · 10-27-2011, 08:48 PM

Love it!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-27-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delmo

HEY!! What's this frame belong to? Did you think you were gonna slip that past us? We R 2 smurt fer U!

Delmo · 10-27-2011, 11:41 PM

Ahhhhh, yous soo smahrt.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486707

**N2TRUX** · 10-28-2011, 12:18 PM

BTW- We are expecting a vid on this one that tops the last one. Your challenge has been offered....

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-28-2011, 12:26 PM

Hey Delmo,
If you mentioned it, I missed it but what did you do to the bedwood? Looks excellent, classy. Kinda looks oiled-only. Or did you clear it with some flat clear of some kind?

Delmo · 10-28-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hey Delmo,
If you mentioned it, I missed it but what did you do to the bedwood? Looks excellent, classy. Kinda looks oiled-only. Or did you clear it with some flat clear of some kind?

Lin Seed oil my man. Carefully applied by a true craftsman and billionaire playboy Sam Castranova. As seen in post 91. LOL

Delmo · 10-28-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

BTW- We are expecting a vid on this one that tops the last one. Your challenge has been offered....

Ohhh yes, the music was an inspiration for the name of the truck. Can you guess the band?

-sean- · 10-28-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delmo

Ohhh yes, the music was an inspiration for the name of the truck. Can you guess the band?

I like this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u25dh_P_RU

but it's probably this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2wjt6kJxjQ&feature...

10-19-2011, 10:48 AM	#176
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: Jackalope Very nice. Great job Delmo. Love the shoes. I really like that Ikea carpet, too.

10-19-2011, 10:54 AM	#177
kart34 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Posts: 673	Re: Jackalope Del, Can you come to Minnesota and finish my project... ???? __________________ edited by staff

10-19-2011, 11:39 AM	#178
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Jackalope That looks so cool. What size tires and rims did you use?

10-19-2011, 01:31 PM	#179
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Jackalope Very cool Del. Love the patina!

10-19-2011, 02:45 PM	#180
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,333	Re: Jackalope I've got a simple question I'd like opinions about: If you had a truck as nice as this; patina and all....if something rusts through i.e. the raingutter, a hole at one of the windows, spot in the floor, etc... Do you repair it with new metal, prime and leave it or what? As much as I love the look of the patina it would bother me to let rust cancer eat my truck. Just asking opinions.

10-19-2011, 02:48 PM	#181
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Jackalope ^^good point

10-19-2011, 03:10 PM	#182
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: Jackalope I've thought about that too. I like the patina look but wouldn't want it to deteriorate any farther. I think sometimes people spray them with clear with a flatener in it to protect it and preserve the look.

10-19-2011, 09:44 PM	#183
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Jackalope Thats's a great question. My opinion is that if you can live with the current condition of the truck, ie a bit of rust and patina. Then driving it as is will most likely not do much more damage than mother nature has over the 50-60 it's been around for. If you live in a really rainy part of the country or are running it through the winter then I would suggest some Gibbs oil or some kind of rust protection but otherwise if it's a summer cruiser I say drive the crap out of it. The day might come when you cut the rust out and replace it anyway, what's another few years really going to do to it? The patina trucks that I have built all get seam sealer and spray on undercoat. Only because they are built to be drivin. Other than that nothing has been applied for paint protection. Just my opinion, probably not the right one. LOL

10-20-2011, 12:02 PM	#184
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: Jackalope Totally agree with Delmo on the subject, but that is why I love southern California. When I lived in Virginia, I had a different opinion...

10-20-2011, 10:03 PM	#185
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Jackalope Haha I bet, that part fo the country is rough on everything.

10-20-2011, 11:06 PM	#186
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: Jackalope Yep, pretty much. Posted via Mobile Device

10-22-2011, 07:07 PM	#187
disturbinglykool Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	Re: Jackalope Del, its a combination of modern hot rod building and historic preservation both of which are have mastered. Regarding Patina: You would be surprised how long one of these trucks will last when you keep it in the garage. Hmm how long does bondo take before it starts to shrink and crack your show paint? Just sayin!

10-24-2011, 08:19 PM	#188
cleanshaven84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Conway, Ar Posts: 153	Re: Jackalope Wow, this is an awesome build and glad you left the original patina. What did you do with the interior beside hose it out? I have a 1950 GMC that I was wanting to leave the original patina but the interior is pretty rusty too. Wasn't sure if it would look right with the interior looking new but the outside looking rusted. Once again, great job! __________________ 1949 GMC Pickup Project "No Time '49" Currently working on S-10 chassis swap. *Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."*

10-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#189
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: Jackalope Okay, am I the only one that feels a little short changed here? Delmo, you have GOT to post more pics than that of your truck now that it is done. There should be a shot of the front, the back, one while driving down the freeway, the "deserted lot" shot, the "laying on your stomach" low level shot, the interior shot, the sunset shot, the moody/grainy shot for my PC wallpaper, a shot of the bed, etc, etc, etc. I just need more pics of this truck, and I think I speak for all my fellow board members... It is your duty as a responsible poster to feed our sick need for pics of this truck.

10-26-2011, 03:20 PM	#190
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10-26-2011, 08:42 PM	#191
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Jackalope Muhahahaha, I love teasin you guys. Just kiddin, I was waiting to get the interior in and some exhaust on it before I took many more shots. Also I'm building an engine cover so I didn't want to take any pics of the engine bay. I'll roll it out on Friday and snap some good ones. PROMISE guys.

10-27-2011, 07:22 PM	#192
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Jackalope Well she moved out of the shop on it's own power today. My good friend Dave martinez came by and cut out the carpet so he could take it back to his shop and sew it up nice and install pedal holes etc. Seat and carpet should go in tomorrow then it will be a nice loud drive over to the exhaust shop. Whoohooo!!!

10-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#193
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Jackalope Love it! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-27-2011, 11:41 PM	#195
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Jackalope Ahhhhh, yous soo smahrt. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486707

10-28-2011, 12:18 PM	#196
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Jackalope BTW- We are expecting a vid on this one that tops the last one. Your challenge has been offered.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-28-2011, 12:26 PM	#197
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,333	Re: Jackalope Hey Delmo, If you mentioned it, I missed it but what did you do to the bedwood? Looks excellent, classy. Kinda looks oiled-only. Or did you clear it with some flat clear of some kind?

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