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VA72C10 · 01-14-2016, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNeck

It's going to look really good with the Gold bed sides.

POP

Bennett68C10 · 01-14-2016, 12:14 PM

Wow that bed wood looks awesome!

jeh · 01-14-2016, 02:46 PM

That makes me wish I would have went with the wood bed now! Looks great POP

**CC69Rat** · 01-14-2016, 02:58 PM

I need to come up this weekend and see what you've done. That bed wood looks great man! that's exactly what I had in mind.

NoNeck · 01-14-2016, 03:16 PM

Thanks guys. Good quality materials and a LOT of patience makes a difference. Chad has a lot more patience with these things than I do.

Come on down, Chad. I have been working on getting all the little things together to finish the bed. Looks like we are going to have to find some original GM back up light pigtails. I can't get the repro ones from LMC to work.

POP

aggie91 · 01-15-2016, 10:28 AM

Great work on the bed wood, Pop!

How is the cab and the rest of the truck coming along?

NoNeck · 01-15-2016, 12:42 PM

The rest of the truck is still in paint prison. They have aligned panels and have the body prepped and in guide coat ready for final sanding. Then, the inside of the cab will get the BMW Gold and door jambs cut in. Hopefully, one day next week...?

We are not pressuring the shop at all right now because winter weather has arrived here in Southeast Tennessee. I go by the body shop about 3 times a week just to make sure there has been SOME progress. I took breakfast in for the whole shop last week, too. Just letting them know that we appreciate their work on the truck. Maybe that will help motivate them into doing an even better paint job.

POP

NoNeck · 01-20-2016, 03:47 PM

We are having a little snow and ice here in Southeast Tennessee today so I dropped by the body shop to check on Chad's truck. I had a little brain storm that may (or may not) work for the dash bezel.

Chad is using a BMW Ontario Gold on the truck, so I thought it might be a little different if we shot the bezel in the same gold. The dash and interior of the truck will be this same gold. I photoshopped some dark wood grain onto the face just to see what it looks like. When we get the new face plate for the gauges and get it all back together we will decide if it is a hit or a miss.

By the way, that is Chad's truck as it sits now being block sanded and sealed getting ready for some paint... soon I hope!

POP

**CC69Rat** · 01-20-2016, 04:04 PM

< as Chad begins searching for a Dakota Digital dash kit > ..

It never stops ! .. um, .. hey, Honey ?

NoNeck · 01-20-2016, 04:10 PM

The fun has only begun...

jeh · 01-20-2016, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

< as Chad begins searching for a Dakota Digital dash kit > ..

It never stops ! .. um, .. hey, Honey ?

Chad, I'll have to say I really like my Dakota VHX gauges I put in mine. Once get things figured out again I'm going to buy an expansion module so I can monitor transmission temps and maybe a GPS speedo from Dakota also. Can't wait to see some paint on yours. The bed and the wood looks awesome so far

c10Dream'n · 01-22-2016, 10:01 AM

The dash bezel will be a nice touch. It's those little things that give a truck personality. I'm liking the progress.

shawno72 · 01-31-2016, 11:46 AM

Everything is looking really good guys so glad to see you guys back at it

**CC69Rat** · 02-09-2016, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawno72

Everything is looking really good guys so glad to see you guys back at it

Hey, what's up buddy. I haven't talked to you in forever. Yeah, it's good to be back to finish this one up. It's probably going to be my last frame off build. Im sure I'll have more trucks but just more of a driver. (you know how that goes..

)

jeh · 02-10-2016, 11:45 PM

Any updates Chad, I'm getting anxious to see some more of the new paint!!!

NoNeck · 02-13-2016, 01:32 PM

Update from "Paint Prison"...

I dropped by this morning, and we have a little progress on Chad's truck.

The new air dash has been painted and cleared as well as under the roof and back of cab. This is right out of the paint booth and will eventually be color sanded along with the rest of the interior.

We wanted to personalize the truck a little, so we added Chad's "Rat's Garage" logo on the glove box door. The art has been embedded deeply into the clear, so you can't feel the edges at all. I really like it!

POP

**CC69Rat** · 02-13-2016, 01:36 PM

Dang ! I love it. I cant wait to see it in person

jeh · 02-13-2016, 02:22 PM

Looking good guys, nothing like good progress from "paint prison"

**cericd** · 02-13-2016, 03:03 PM

Looking good! Gonna be a stunner.

Bennett68C10 · 02-13-2016, 03:43 PM

Very nice!

69short · 02-13-2016, 03:51 PM

Looks great! Nice progress

shawno72 · 02-13-2016, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Dang ! I love it. I cant wait to see it in person

Me either man. I'll be going to Missouri one of these days, that's close to you isn't it,

slowcpe · 02-15-2016, 08:42 PM

Didn't realize until now I've never commented on your build thread. Looks great and love the color combo. Those wheels are really going to complement the truck!

knomadd · 02-16-2016, 12:30 PM

Looking good! I like the RAT's Garage logo too. Nice touch!

NoNeck · 02-19-2016, 04:34 PM

I worked on some Porterbuilt pieces for Chad's truck today. After sanding them down I etched primed and painted them a Pewter/Gold color to compliment the rest of the truck. Now, on to the track bar and shock bar.

POP

01-14-2016, 12:14 PM	#652
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Wow that bed wood looks awesome! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-14-2016, 02:46 PM	#653
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project That makes me wish I would have went with the wood bed now! Looks great POP __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

01-14-2016, 02:58 PM	#654
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project I need to come up this weekend and see what you've done. That bed wood looks great man! that's exactly what I had in mind. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-14-2016, 03:16 PM	#655
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Thanks guys. Good quality materials and a LOT of patience makes a difference. Chad has a lot more patience with these things than I do. Come on down, Chad. I have been working on getting all the little things together to finish the bed. Looks like we are going to have to find some original GM back up light pigtails. I can't get the repro ones from LMC to work. POP __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

01-15-2016, 10:28 AM	#656
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Great work on the bed wood, Pop! How is the cab and the rest of the truck coming along? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-15-2016, 12:42 PM	#657
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project The rest of the truck is still in paint prison. They have aligned panels and have the body prepped and in guide coat ready for final sanding. Then, the inside of the cab will get the BMW Gold and door jambs cut in. Hopefully, one day next week...? We are not pressuring the shop at all right now because winter weather has arrived here in Southeast Tennessee. I go by the body shop about 3 times a week just to make sure there has been SOME progress. I took breakfast in for the whole shop last week, too. Just letting them know that we appreciate their work on the truck. Maybe that will help motivate them into doing an even better paint job. POP __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

01-20-2016, 03:47 PM	#658
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project We are having a little snow and ice here in Southeast Tennessee today so I dropped by the body shop to check on Chad's truck. I had a little brain storm that may (or may not) work for the dash bezel. Chad is using a BMW Ontario Gold on the truck, so I thought it might be a little different if we shot the bezel in the same gold. The dash and interior of the truck will be this same gold. I photoshopped some dark wood grain onto the face just to see what it looks like. When we get the new face plate for the gauges and get it all back together we will decide if it is a hit or a miss. By the way, that is Chad's truck as it sits now being block sanded and sealed getting ready for some paint... soon I hope! POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

01-20-2016, 04:04 PM	#659
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project < as Chad begins searching for a Dakota Digital dash kit > .. It never stops ! .. um, .. hey, Honey ? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-20-2016, 04:10 PM	#660
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project The fun has only begun... __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

01-22-2016, 10:01 AM	#662
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project The dash bezel will be a nice touch. It's those little things that give a truck personality. I'm liking the progress.

01-31-2016, 11:46 AM	#663
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Everything is looking really good guys so glad to see you guys back at it __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-10-2016, 11:45 PM	#665
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Any updates Chad, I'm getting anxious to see some more of the new paint!!! __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-13-2016, 01:32 PM	#666
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Update from "Paint Prison"... I dropped by this morning, and we have a little progress on Chad's truck. The new air dash has been painted and cleared as well as under the roof and back of cab. This is right out of the paint booth and will eventually be color sanded along with the rest of the interior. We wanted to personalize the truck a little, so we added Chad's "Rat's Garage" logo on the glove box door. The art has been embedded deeply into the clear, so you can't feel the edges at all. I really like it! POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

02-13-2016, 01:36 PM	#667
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Dang ! I love it. I cant wait to see it in person __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-13-2016, 02:22 PM	#668
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looking good guys, nothing like good progress from "paint prison" __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623



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02-13-2016, 03:03 PM	#669
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,090	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looking good! Gonna be a stunner. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

02-13-2016, 03:43 PM	#670
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Very nice! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-13-2016, 03:51 PM	#671
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looks great! Nice progress __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels

02-15-2016, 08:42 PM	#673
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Didn't realize until now I've never commented on your build thread. Looks great and love the color combo. Those wheels are really going to complement the truck! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-16-2016, 12:30 PM	#674
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project Looking good! I like the RAT's Garage logo too. Nice touch! __________________ -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)

02-19-2016, 04:34 PM	#675
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project I worked on some Porterbuilt pieces for Chad's truck today. After sanding them down I etched primed and painted them a Pewter/Gold color to compliment the rest of the truck. Now, on to the track bar and shock bar. POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

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