Before and after... what do y'all think?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sicklajoie · 11-17-2015, 06:20 PM

After 5 years, I finally decided to ditch the bed cover that I'd hated since the first day I bought the truck. With the bed cover now gone, the 1 1/4" lifting blocks I put in the rear when I got it kind of exaggerated the rake now. So I ditched those today so now it's stock height all the way around. Next week the inside of the bed and top of bedcaps where the paint wore off from the bed cover will be painted orange.
I'm pretty happy with the results.

tommys72 · 11-17-2015, 06:30 PM

Looks better...if that's possible

Big Kev-O · 11-17-2015, 06:45 PM

That's a nice lookin truck. Looks much better. Covers make 8' long beds look 9'. I like the contrast the bed provides.

Ken B · 11-17-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Looks better...if that's possible

Took the words right outta my mouth! Looks awesome.

GoaterAz · 11-17-2015, 07:02 PM

Looks great!

Those wheels and caps are absolutely perfect for that truck.

BugzC10 · 11-17-2015, 07:03 PM

Either way, you have an awesome looking truck. Love that orange

EARNHARDT#3 · 11-17-2015, 07:30 PM

Gaylord...the name says it all LOL

mo · 11-17-2015, 07:32 PM

Did you line the bed?
How does that look
I've been thinking about doing that.
Your truck looks great

Sicklajoie · 11-17-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mo

Did you line the bed?
How does that look
I've been thinking about doing that.
Your truck looks great

It's a black spray-in bedliner that was already in the truck. The body guy said it's thin enough where they can paint it over orange no problem.

mo · 11-17-2015, 07:40 PM

Cool. It's utilitarian

**Joesjunk** · 11-17-2015, 07:43 PM

You have an awesome looking truck, but I agree it looks 10x better without the cover. Looking forward to seeing the painted bed.

**cericd** · 11-17-2015, 08:06 PM

Never wanted to criticize the bed cover because I know it's functional and figured you must like it since it was on there but... I must say, the truck looks even better without it!

**Steeveedee** · 11-17-2015, 08:12 PM

Looks good either way, but I prefer without the cover. I wish my wife would let me take the camper shell off ours. Closest I can get is putting on a new one, which it desperately needs.

I like orange!

Sicklajoie · 11-17-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Looks good either way, but I prefer without the cover. I wish my wife would let me take the camper shell off ours. Closest I can get is putting on a new one, which it desperately needs.

I like orange!

The body work I'm having done next week is gonna tap me out for a while, but in the next few years I'd love to paint the top white like yours. I love that look!

tommys72 · 11-17-2015, 09:18 PM

I like the white top too, but all orange is killer!

67swb72klb · 11-17-2015, 09:30 PM

Much better my favorite 3/4 I think it will look great with the inside orange!

hamjet · 11-17-2015, 09:31 PM

I love it either way, but you better hurry and get it done and under cover, here in the northeast we're biding time before the white stuff falls..

**too much stuff** · 11-17-2015, 09:33 PM

Looks good!

joecaruso · 11-17-2015, 10:00 PM

Love the new look. I went with a body colored bedliner when I repainted my truck this past winter and I will say I love it.

PAWS 72 · 11-17-2015, 10:06 PM

Always loved this truck. But better with the cover.Just me tho.

enigma · 11-17-2015, 10:25 PM

I agree with Paws but looks outstanding either way

**jerry moss** · 11-17-2015, 11:09 PM

sweet looking truck-my dream truck will be hugger orange

Acorn · 11-17-2015, 11:47 PM

How do you improve perfection?
When ever some one ask (myself included)what the "perfect" tire/wheel size and rake for a 3/4 truck, a picture of your truck always shows up! I love it!

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-17-2015, 11:52 PM

I think it looks awesome either way. Love your truck!!!

rsgt · 11-18-2015, 12:06 AM

Looks great What size are your tires? Thanks

11-17-2015, 06:20 PM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,491	Before and after... what do y'all think?? After 5 years, I finally decided to ditch the bed cover that I'd hated since the first day I bought the truck. With the bed cover now gone, the 1 1/4" lifting blocks I put in the rear when I got it kind of exaggerated the rake now. So I ditched those today so now it's stock height all the way around. Next week the inside of the bed and top of bedcaps where the paint wore off from the bed cover will be painted orange. I'm pretty happy with the results. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-17-2015, 06:30 PM	#2
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Looks better...if that's possible __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

11-17-2015, 07:02 PM	#5
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Looks great! Those wheels and caps are absolutely perfect for that truck. __________________ You remember when drinking too many beers was a bad idea? Me neither.

11-17-2015, 07:03 PM	#6
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Either way, you have an awesome looking truck. Love that orange __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

11-17-2015, 07:30 PM	#7
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Gaylord...the name says it all LOL __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

11-17-2015, 06:45 PM	#3
Big Kev-O Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Simi, CA Posts: 495	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? That's a nice lookin truck. Looks much better. Covers make 8' long beds look 9'. I like the contrast the bed provides. __________________ Made in America by Americans

11-17-2015, 07:32 PM	#8
mo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 829	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Did you line the bed? How does that look I've been thinking about doing that. Your truck looks great __________________ 72 Cheyenne super swb 4x4 68 CST swb anniversary gold 67 custom swb 4x4

11-17-2015, 07:40 PM	#10
mo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 829	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Cool. It's utilitarian __________________ 72 Cheyenne super swb 4x4 68 CST swb anniversary gold 67 custom swb 4x4

11-17-2015, 07:43 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? You have an awesome looking truck, but I agree it looks 10x better without the cover. Looking forward to seeing the painted bed. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-17-2015, 08:06 PM	#12
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,105	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Never wanted to criticize the bed cover because I know it's functional and figured you must like it since it was on there but... I must say, the truck looks even better without it! __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

11-17-2015, 08:12 PM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,155	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Looks good either way, but I prefer without the cover. I wish my wife would let me take the camper shell off ours. Closest I can get is putting on a new one, which it desperately needs. I like orange! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-17-2015, 09:18 PM	#15
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? I like the white top too, but all orange is killer! __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

11-17-2015, 09:30 PM	#16
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,449	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Much better my favorite 3/4 I think it will look great with the inside orange! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

11-17-2015, 09:31 PM	#17
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? I love it either way, but you better hurry and get it done and under cover, here in the northeast we're biding time before the white stuff falls.. __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

11-17-2015, 09:33 PM	#18
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,714	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Looks good! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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11-17-2015, 10:00 PM	#19
joecaruso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gloucester Massachusetts Posts: 72	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Love the new look. I went with a body colored bedliner when I repainted my truck this past winter and I will say I love it.

11-17-2015, 10:06 PM	#20
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Always loved this truck. But better with the cover.Just me tho.

11-17-2015, 10:25 PM	#21
enigma Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: enumclaw,Wa Posts: 120	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? I agree with Paws but looks outstanding either way

11-17-2015, 11:09 PM	#22
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,775	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? sweet looking truck-my dream truck will be hugger orange __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-17-2015, 11:47 PM	#23
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? How do you improve perfection? When ever some one ask (myself included)what the "perfect" tire/wheel size and rake for a 3/4 truck, a picture of your truck always shows up! I love it! __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

11-17-2015, 11:52 PM	#24
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? I think it looks awesome either way. Love your truck!!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-18-2015, 12:06 AM	#25
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: Before and after... what do y'all think?? Looks great What size are your tires? Thanks

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