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**CPNE** · 03-06-2006, 10:33 AM

I don't know. In one breath you admit its pride that's driving you, then in another you admit you don't have much spare cash to throw at it. Isn't pride one of the seven deadly sins?

I say if you're driven by vanity, and you're short on cash, leave it alone. It appears you won't be happy with whatever the results are based upon the budget.

Who cares what someone else thinks, my opinion included

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67sub · 03-06-2006, 10:39 AM

Kevin - I think you'd be much happier with a shiny green Geo metro, so I'll come by and swap you mine for that "POS" lookin truck. At least you could get great gas mileage. Seriously - I like it, but all of our opinions don't mean jack if you don't like it. I have no doubt it will look good no matter what you do with it - your rides always look good. I'll be watching for pictures of whatever route you go.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-06-2006, 10:50 AM

Fill the sidemarkers, or put some danged lights in them

Same with the bent-up bumper, nothing says POS more than a bunch of missing parts

Your obviously not happy with how it looks anymore. I like your idea. I primed my truck with some PPG primer/sealer back in '96 and it has held up to being parked outside and covered in 3 feet of snow. Only in the past couple years has a few spots of surface rust shown up. The truck was bare when it was primed and only one coat was put on. It looks like crap now, but it looked good for about 5 years.

Here's my ideas

Do everything you said in your first post.
Put some lights in the bumper or replace it.
Fill the sidemarkers or put some "deluxe" lights in them.
Paint the rallys with the same color primer on the body.
Drive the piss out of it

Zumo · 03-06-2006, 10:52 AM

You know what I think. Suede it!

camaro__thunder · 03-07-2006, 01:47 AM

Flat Orange it... Shop logo on door in Black or in vinyl on the rear window.. Shave all the holes up and smile at all the people when they ask if it's the same truck and who did the work lol To hell with them, but please keep this one, you just needed a push and you got it, so go for it !

Brainchild · 03-07-2006, 03:06 AM

I like it just like it is,one of a kind

Mine is flatblack,and grey shining through.Some chrome missing,but it has new tires...lol.

Rat rods are supposed to look like that!

**Boog** · 03-07-2006, 11:54 PM

Another thought. What about a two tone satin job? With the rallys of course.

**VetteVet** · 03-08-2006, 01:07 AM

Here is what I was refering to when I said black primer. It almost looks like a satin.

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MDC · 03-08-2006, 04:36 AM

I'll put in my two cents, since it's free.
Red oxide wouldn't look right w/ the blue interior.
I say shave the emblems, satin white paint, chrome powder coat the ralleys(not really chrome, but very bright silver), tint the windows, straighten the bumpers and add some new light lenses. But like others have said, it's your truck, do what you like.
It's a shame the people giving you looks don't know or probably wouldn't appreciate the story of how you got it. That's what makes your truck so bad a$$!

magntik · 03-08-2006, 05:30 AM

I agree with with the flat implement paint. I went to the local tractor supply store have $35 in satin black paint and a few hors in hand sanding the faded cracked factory gold paint. Looks a million times better. As soon as it warms up around here (Iowa) my buddy is going to lay down some pinstripping to add to the rat rod look.

71-longbed · 03-08-2006, 05:39 AM

the surface rust at the base of the windshield .. is what sticks out the most to me .... i hardly notice the beds a different color

03-06-2006, 10:33 AM	#51
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck I don't know. In one breath you admit its pride that's driving you, then in another you admit you don't have much spare cash to throw at it. Isn't pride one of the seven deadly sins? I say if you're driven by vanity, and you're short on cash, leave it alone. It appears you won't be happy with whatever the results are based upon the budget. Who cares what someone else thinks, my opinion included . __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-06-2006, 10:39 AM	#52
67sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: D/FW TX Posts: 430	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck Kevin - I think you'd be much happier with a shiny green Geo metro, so I'll come by and swap you mine for that "POS" lookin truck. At least you could get great gas mileage. Seriously - I like it, but all of our opinions don't mean jack if you don't like it. I have no doubt it will look good no matter what you do with it - your rides always look good. I'll be watching for pictures of whatever route you go. __________________ 2004 Kawasaki KLR Always looking for a cheap driver

03-06-2006, 10:50 AM	#53
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck Fill the sidemarkers, or put some danged lights in them Same with the bent-up bumper, nothing says POS more than a bunch of missing parts Your obviously not happy with how it looks anymore. I like your idea. I primed my truck with some PPG primer/sealer back in '96 and it has held up to being parked outside and covered in 3 feet of snow. Only in the past couple years has a few spots of surface rust shown up. The truck was bare when it was primed and only one coat was put on. It looks like crap now, but it looked good for about 5 years. Here's my ideas Do everything you said in your first post. Put some lights in the bumper or replace it. Fill the sidemarkers or put some "deluxe" lights in them. Paint the rallys with the same color primer on the body. Drive the piss out of it __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-06-2006, 10:52 AM	#54
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck You know what I think. Suede it! __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

03-07-2006, 01:47 AM	#55
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck Flat Orange it... Shop logo on door in Black or in vinyl on the rear window.. Shave all the holes up and smile at all the people when they ask if it's the same truck and who did the work lol To hell with them, but please keep this one, you just needed a push and you got it, so go for it ! __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

03-07-2006, 03:06 AM	#56
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck I like it just like it is,one of a kind Mine is flatblack,and grey shining through.Some chrome missing,but it has new tires...lol. Rat rods are supposed to look like that! __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-07-2006, 11:54 PM	#57
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck Another thought. What about a two tone satin job? With the rallys of course. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-08-2006, 01:07 AM	#58
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,703	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck Here is what I was refering to when I said black primer. It almost looks like a satin. ---------------------------------------------------- Attached Images __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-08-2006, 04:36 AM	#59
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck I'll put in my two cents, since it's free. Red oxide wouldn't look right w/ the blue interior. I say shave the emblems, satin white paint, chrome powder coat the ralleys(not really chrome, but very bright silver), tint the windows, straighten the bumpers and add some new light lenses. But like others have said, it's your truck, do what you like. It's a shame the people giving you looks don't know or probably wouldn't appreciate the story of how you got it. That's what makes your truck so bad a$$! __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

03-08-2006, 05:30 AM	#60
magntik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 67	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck I agree with with the flat implement paint. I went to the local tractor supply store have $35 in satin black paint and a few hors in hand sanding the faded cracked factory gold paint. Looks a million times better. As soon as it warms up around here (Iowa) my buddy is going to lay down some pinstripping to add to the rat rod look.

03-08-2006, 05:39 AM	#61
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck the surface rust at the base of the windshield .. is what sticks out the most to me .... i hardly notice the beds a different color __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.



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