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warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 11:42 AM

finally getting around to getting you guys some pics. got the stake pockets shaved. pic of new inner fenders, one of the new doors, and core support painted.

crawdadfox · 03-22-2009, 11:45 AM

Wow, love the color looks slick...give us some details!

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 11:49 AM

more pics. the cab painted and put back onto the sandblasted and painted frame.the new fenders painted on the inside. and more pics of the smooth staight box with a molded roll pan.

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 11:54 AM

pics of the front end coming together.

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 11:59 AM

more pics. painted after the cowl induction hood.

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 12:05 PM

more pics. the truck finally coming back together.

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 12:10 PM

more pics. pics of the dupli-color roll in bed liner. will get more pics soon.

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 07:08 PM

the color of the truck is a burnt copper metalic. and on the side of the cowl induction hood i have "383 stroker" and on the front edge "chevrolet" painted in 2 shades lighter. have to get more pics that show that though. maybe 2maro. also need more pics of the rest of the front end put together.

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 07:12 PM

need some suggestions on what style mirrors i should use. i'm thinking the sport style, i'm not a big fan of the dumbo style.

warpig98 · 03-22-2009, 07:17 PM

here is the tailgate skin i'm using with a handle relocator

tvblazer78 · 03-22-2009, 08:16 PM

Looks sweet! are you close to getting it on the road?

warpig98 · 03-23-2009, 03:33 PM

no. i've gotta complete the interior yet. got a set of 1998 bucket seats i'm putting in it. planning on building a custom center counsil sub box for it. i've got equiss white face gauges that i'm working on putting into a custom built gauge cluster.
the motor is still sitting on the engine stand to be built the way i want. i've got a set of double hump heads that go with a edlebrock performer rpm air gap intake. have a edlebrock 750 double pumper carb. still gotta get the cam that i want and roller rockers.
should be on the road next summer. gotta get the money to finish everything the way i want it.

jchav62 · 03-23-2009, 04:52 PM

That's looking awesome! Great work...nice color. I like!

trenchwarfare · 03-23-2009, 07:12 PM

Damn! I can't wait to see it finished.

warpig98 · 03-23-2009, 07:51 PM

thank you guys. it's takin a lot of work. but i'm taking my time and doing it the right way. like i said prolly won't see it on the road till next summer then will be stored winters. it's goin to be a "mudder" wanna be. i can't see stickin this money and time into a project to take it through the mud or rocks. takes too long to clean every nook and cranny.

i wish i had pics of this beast before i started redoing it. she was kinda ugly. mud in places that you could only imagine.

i'll keep you posted on updates though.

HanSoloWS6 · 03-23-2009, 08:15 PM

Good looking truck. I love that color. Been thinking about painting my truck that color, or similar.

84 400 · 03-24-2009, 12:28 PM

love the color man. Truck is coming along eal good. should be a nice summer cruiser when done. I really like the shaved stake pockets

flamingbig10 · 03-24-2009, 12:37 PM

Nice truck, like the color

JohnC · 03-24-2009, 01:24 PM

It's looking amazing man. Keep up the good work, and the pics!

warpig98 · 03-24-2009, 02:40 PM

thank you everybody. choosing the color was the hardest think to do. i went through dealer lots looking at colors and went to every parts house in my area looking at books. finally at my local napa, they have a book of custom hot rod color. and this one caught my attention right away. it's similar to that sunburst orange that is on some newer pontiac grand am and grand prix, cobalt, and avalanges.
to 84 400. the stake pockets on this truck were a pain in the as* because the previous owner used this truck for a wood hauler, so the bed rails were all beat up and mangeled.
like i said i should of taken before and after pictures.

warpig98 · 03-24-2009, 05:10 PM

more pics. the hood after the lettering. this is all painted 1 shade lighter than body color and re-clear coated. SMOOOOOTHer than a babies bottom. kinda ghostly like. can't even see it if your looking at it at the wrong angle.

warpig98 · 03-24-2009, 05:18 PM

more pics of the writing and some more of the front end with tires and trim and lights. like i said above, at certain angles you can't even see the writing.look at these two pictures of the whole front end, can't see the writing.
i personally like the ghostly look. gives it a more detailed looking.

????????should i stay with the amber side markers or go with clear?????????

warpig98 · 03-24-2009, 10:02 PM

Should i stay with the amber side markers or go with clear??
What style mirrors should i go with??

flamingbig10 · 03-24-2009, 11:08 PM

hood looks good, I would go with clear markers , and sport mirrors

warpig98 · 03-25-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

hood looks good, I would go with clear markers , and sport mirrors

thanks for your input. i'm thinkin sport mirrors also. but decided on side markers yet though. the amber ones kinda blend in with the body which i like also.

03-22-2009, 11:42 AM	#1
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	my 78 build finally getting around to getting you guys some pics. got the stake pockets shaved. pic of new inner fenders, one of the new doors, and core support painted. Attached Images

03-22-2009, 11:45 AM	#2
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: my 78 build Wow, love the color looks slick...give us some details! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

03-22-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build more pics. the cab painted and put back onto the sandblasted and painted frame.the new fenders painted on the inside. and more pics of the smooth staight box with a molded roll pan. Attached Images

03-22-2009, 11:54 AM	#4
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build pics of the front end coming together. Attached Images

03-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#5
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build more pics. painted after the cowl induction hood. Attached Images

03-22-2009, 12:05 PM	#6
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build more pics. the truck finally coming back together. Attached Images

03-22-2009, 12:10 PM	#7
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build more pics. pics of the dupli-color roll in bed liner. will get more pics soon. Attached Images

03-22-2009, 07:08 PM	#8
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build the color of the truck is a burnt copper metalic. and on the side of the cowl induction hood i have "383 stroker" and on the front edge "chevrolet" painted in 2 shades lighter. have to get more pics that show that though. maybe 2maro. also need more pics of the rest of the front end put together.

03-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#9
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build need some suggestions on what style mirrors i should use. i'm thinking the sport style, i'm not a big fan of the dumbo style.

03-22-2009, 07:17 PM	#10
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build here is the tailgate skin i'm using with a handle relocator Attached Images

03-22-2009, 08:16 PM	#11
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: my 78 build Looks sweet! are you close to getting it on the road? __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-23-2009, 03:33 PM	#12
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build no. i've gotta complete the interior yet. got a set of 1998 bucket seats i'm putting in it. planning on building a custom center counsil sub box for it. i've got equiss white face gauges that i'm working on putting into a custom built gauge cluster. the motor is still sitting on the engine stand to be built the way i want. i've got a set of double hump heads that go with a edlebrock performer rpm air gap intake. have a edlebrock 750 double pumper carb. still gotta get the cam that i want and roller rockers. should be on the road next summer. gotta get the money to finish everything the way i want it. Last edited by warpig98; 03-23-2009 at 03:38 PM.

03-23-2009, 04:52 PM	#13
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: my 78 build That's looking awesome! Great work...nice color. I like! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-23-2009, 07:12 PM	#14
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: my 78 build Damn! I can't wait to see it finished. __________________ ____________________________________

03-23-2009, 07:51 PM	#15
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build thank you guys. it's takin a lot of work. but i'm taking my time and doing it the right way. like i said prolly won't see it on the road till next summer then will be stored winters. it's goin to be a "mudder" wanna be. i can't see stickin this money and time into a project to take it through the mud or rocks. takes too long to clean every nook and cranny. i wish i had pics of this beast before i started redoing it. she was kinda ugly. mud in places that you could only imagine. i'll keep you posted on updates though. Last edited by warpig98; 03-23-2009 at 07:52 PM.



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03-23-2009, 08:15 PM	#16
HanSoloWS6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 122	Re: my 78 build Good looking truck. I love that color. Been thinking about painting my truck that color, or similar. __________________ "Locomotion" - 1982 C10 LWB 6.2 to 6.5 HUMVEE non turbo swap complete Pop's Garage Photography - Dayton, Ohio My Truck Build Page

03-24-2009, 12:28 PM	#17
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: my 78 build love the color man. Truck is coming along eal good. should be a nice summer cruiser when done. I really like the shaved stake pockets __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-24-2009, 12:37 PM	#18
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 78 build Nice truck, like the color __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-24-2009, 01:24 PM	#19
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: my 78 build It's looking amazing man. Keep up the good work, and the pics!

03-24-2009, 02:40 PM	#20
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build thank you everybody. choosing the color was the hardest think to do. i went through dealer lots looking at colors and went to every parts house in my area looking at books. finally at my local napa, they have a book of custom hot rod color. and this one caught my attention right away. it's similar to that sunburst orange that is on some newer pontiac grand am and grand prix, cobalt, and avalanges. to 84 400. the stake pockets on this truck were a pain in the as* because the previous owner used this truck for a wood hauler, so the bed rails were all beat up and mangeled. like i said i should of taken before and after pictures.

03-24-2009, 05:10 PM	#21
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build more pics. the hood after the lettering. this is all painted 1 shade lighter than body color and re-clear coated. SMOOOOOTHer than a babies bottom. kinda ghostly like. can't even see it if your looking at it at the wrong angle. Attached Images

03-24-2009, 05:18 PM	#22
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build more pics of the writing and some more of the front end with tires and trim and lights. like i said above, at certain angles you can't even see the writing.look at these two pictures of the whole front end, can't see the writing. i personally like the ghostly look. gives it a more detailed looking. ????????should i stay with the amber side markers or go with clear????????? Attached Images

03-24-2009, 10:02 PM	#23
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: my 78 build Should i stay with the amber side markers or go with clear?? What style mirrors should i go with?? __________________ THANK YOU SOLDIERS!!!!! VISIT MY 78 BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334884

03-24-2009, 11:08 PM	#24
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 78 build hood looks good, I would go with clear markers , and sport mirrors __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

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