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litew8 · 06-20-2013, 07:52 PM

doh, my bad. I had typed Riverdale. We'll adjust. $105.50 in gas.

Low Elco · 06-20-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

doh, my bad. I had typed Riverdale. We'll adjust. $105.50 in gas.

And sausage, and beer, and a hell of a good time!
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Low Elco · 06-20-2013, 10:49 PM

I was gonna say.....
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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-21-2013, 02:15 PM

Oh yeah! Are you getting excited yet?

litew8 · 06-21-2013, 02:28 PM

Heck yeah,

my bro does great work. Hey Ryan, what do you know about zinc plating in Iowa? I've contacted Barrett Plating and asked about their services.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-24-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Heck yeah,

my bro does great work. Hey Ryan, what do you know about zinc plating in Iowa? I've contacted Barrett Plating and asked about their services.

Litew8, I used a place just off NE14th st behind chrome reflections a couple blocks. I can't remember their name. They charge by the line to dip. Everything I had done turned out great. You might call Art and see who he was using. He has been getting some stuff done lately.

litew8 · 06-26-2013, 06:29 PM

Ryan, maybe it was called D&J's? I went ahead and took a few parts to Barrett's. $50 for two hood hinges, spare tire holder and two small tailgate peices. zinc black chromate plating. He said it'd turn out more of a matte black since the peices were sandblasted. Perfect

Low Elco · 06-21-2013, 03:37 PM

Purdy purdy! Ha, that's the color Yeller's cab was originally. Looks good!
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**oldman3** · 06-21-2013, 05:54 PM

Looking good...Jim

Pole Position · 06-24-2013, 01:39 AM

Bring back the spider !

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-26-2013, 06:42 PM

Cool deal! Where are they located?

litew8 · 06-26-2013, 08:02 PM

NE 60th, Des Moines. http://www.barrettplating.com/ They almost didn't do it, until I said I'm not looking for 'perfection'. My guess is they've had bad times in the past with auto restoration parts not meeting customers expectations. I just want the stuff protected (other than paint) and somewhat near stock looking.

**67cheby** · 06-29-2013, 04:50 PM

nice job !

litew8 · 06-29-2013, 05:29 PM

Thanks cheby! The cool manager at Barrett Plating changed his mind and only charged me $40 (instead of the quoted $50).

I told him I'll send pics of the parts installed when finished.

A couple pieces had scratches, but no biggie. I can probably shoot them with Zero Rust to conseal well. Otherwise, they're zinc plated protected now. I also put the air vents back in. Gas tank almost installed.

**oldman3** · 06-29-2013, 11:32 PM

Moving right along...Jim

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-01-2013, 03:26 PM

Looking really nice!

**oldman3** · 07-02-2013, 05:16 PM

Nice...Jim

litew8 · 07-03-2013, 11:08 AM

Anyone know of a really good vinyl cleaner/conditioner?

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-03-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Anyone know of a really good vinyl cleaner/conditioner?

I used to use Meguiars and it worked really well.

mcbassin · 07-03-2013, 02:01 PM

You sure have taken this truck a long ways. I really like all the information that can be found in this thread.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-03-2013, 04:50 PM

Great job on the weather stripping. I think I'll switch mine back to stock type later on when it's closer to driving.

litew8 · 07-03-2013, 09:55 PM

Thanks. We'll see tomorrow if the weather strip stayed put.
Mike, I wouldn't mind deleted some of the paint and muffler comments mid-way through.
It'd clean the thread up and make it a little more neat (step by step) with the pictures and direction.

litew8 · 07-05-2013, 02:53 PM

Weatherstrip held in place nice and I installed the sill plate.

Low Elco · 07-05-2013, 06:08 PM

Progress looking great!
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litew8 · 07-05-2013, 06:31 PM

It'll feel more like progress once we start work on the bed.

06-20-2013, 07:52 PM	#1
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" doh, my bad. I had typed Riverdale. We'll adjust. $105.50 in gas. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

06-20-2013, 10:49 PM	#3
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" I was gonna say..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-21-2013, 02:15 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Oh yeah! Are you getting excited yet? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-21-2013, 02:28 PM	#5
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Heck yeah, my bro does great work. Hey Ryan, what do you know about zinc plating in Iowa? I've contacted Barrett Plating and asked about their services. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 06-21-2013 at 02:33 PM.

06-26-2013, 06:29 PM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Ryan, maybe it was called D&J's? I went ahead and took a few parts to Barrett's. $50 for two hood hinges, spare tire holder and two small tailgate peices. zinc black chromate plating. He said it'd turn out more of a matte black since the peices were sandblasted. Perfect __________________ project: "my happy mess"

06-21-2013, 03:37 PM	#8
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Purdy purdy! Ha, that's the color Yeller's cab was originally. Looks good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-21-2013, 05:54 PM	#9
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looking good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-24-2013, 01:39 AM	#10
Pole Position Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Bring back the spider !

06-26-2013, 06:42 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Cool deal! Where are they located? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-26-2013, 08:02 PM	#12
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" NE 60th, Des Moines. http://www.barrettplating.com/ They almost didn't do it, until I said I'm not looking for 'perfection'. My guess is they've had bad times in the past with auto restoration parts not meeting customers expectations. I just want the stuff protected (other than paint) and somewhat near stock looking. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

06-29-2013, 04:50 PM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" nice job ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-29-2013, 05:29 PM	#14
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks cheby! The cool manager at Barrett Plating changed his mind and only charged me $40 (instead of the quoted $50). I told him I'll send pics of the parts installed when finished. A couple pieces had scratches, but no biggie. I can probably shoot them with Zero Rust to conseal well. Otherwise, they're zinc plated protected now. I also put the air vents back in. Gas tank almost installed. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 06-29-2013 at 05:38 PM.

06-29-2013, 11:32 PM	#15
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Moving right along...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

07-01-2013, 03:26 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looking really nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-02-2013, 05:16 PM	#17
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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07-03-2013, 11:08 AM	#18
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Anyone know of a really good vinyl cleaner/conditioner? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

07-03-2013, 02:01 PM	#20
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" You sure have taken this truck a long ways. I really like all the information that can be found in this thread. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-03-2013, 04:50 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Great job on the weather stripping. I think I'll switch mine back to stock type later on when it's closer to driving. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-03-2013, 09:55 PM	#22
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks. We'll see tomorrow if the weather strip stayed put. Mike, I wouldn't mind deleted some of the paint and muffler comments mid-way through. It'd clean the thread up and make it a little more neat (step by step) with the pictures and direction. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 07-03-2013 at 10:01 PM.

07-05-2013, 02:53 PM	#23
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Weatherstrip held in place nice and I installed the sill plate. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

07-05-2013, 06:08 PM	#24
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Progress looking great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-05-2013, 06:31 PM	#25
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" It'll feel more like progress once we start work on the bed. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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