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mcbassin · 04-02-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Holy wow that looks amazing! A long road but all worth it in the end.

Thanks Drew, yep it's been a long journey.

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Oh, Oh.... New page, we need more pics!

Not much new. I have been polishing a little inside the cab. You talk about a pain.....

knomadd · 04-02-2014, 03:29 PM

I can just imagine trying to do the dash... Are you polishing the inner roof too, or are you putting a headliner in? I'd have a hard time lifting my arms after polishing the roof. That's a lot of sanding and holding the buffer above your head.

It's looking good though

mcbassin · 04-02-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I can just imagine trying to do the dash... Are you polishing the inner roof too, or are you putting a headliner in? I'd have a hard time lifting my arms after polishing the roof. That's a lot of sanding and holding the buffer above your head.

It's looking good though

I'm definitely NOT doing the dash or the roof. The dash area is very nice and the roof will have a headliner. The back of the cab had a few little dust particle that looked bad.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-02-2014, 05:37 PM

i cant get over how great that looks!

swamp rat · 04-02-2014, 06:51 PM

^^ x2!

SeTx67 · 04-02-2014, 09:57 PM

X3

Enzo354 · 04-02-2014, 10:21 PM

Holy crap that looks good, I couldn't imagine polishing inside the cab.

Bennett68C10 · 04-02-2014, 10:27 PM

Looks great Mike, your definitely going the extra mile with buffing the inside of the cab. That just looks like to much work for me

C10_ustacould · 04-02-2014, 10:58 PM

Builds like this make me laugh at myself for worrying over a couple of cab corners and a rocker panel. Seriously great work paying off with some color!!

mcbassin · 04-02-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

i cant get over how great that looks!

Thanks Dean.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

^^ x2!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by SeTx67

X3

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Enzo354

Holy crap that looks good, I couldn't imagine polishing inside the cab.

Thanks. I only had a few dust particle but it drove me nuts. Plus I'm kinda at a holding pattern till the paint cures for a while longer. Then I will sand and buff all the panels. There will only be a small area that shows between the bucket seats but I would know it's there...

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looks great Mike, your definitely going the extra mile with buffing the inside of the cab. That just looks like to much work for me

Thanks Keith. I was just filling a few hours. I have a lot of little projects to get done. Those darn dust particles bother me. I can't wait to get the outside sanded and polished.

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Builds like this make me laugh at myself for worrying over a couple of cab corners and a rocker panel. Seriously great work paying off with some color!!

Thanks Buck. Don't sweat the cab corners and rockers. Those aren't too bad. Hopefully, you don't find any hidden rust when you get into it.

**screaminchevypickup** · 04-02-2014, 11:43 PM

Let the fun begin with all the cut and buffing!!

mcbassin · 04-03-2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Let the fun begin with all the cut and buffing!!

I think I need you to come over and show me the proper technique of doing it.....in your "spare" time of course.

Low Elco · 04-03-2014, 08:33 AM

Ha, I got all anal and even polished the doorjambs! I literally thought, "What the helll am I doing? This is a fishin' truck!" Oh well, I had it out.

Looks fantastic, Mike. Can't wait to see it together. Are you gonna mount it before the shine party, or do it on the stand? I can say it's easier to clean up on the stand, but the stand moves more. Kind of a tossup.

Keep it up, you're inspiring us all!

mcbassin · 04-03-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Ha, I got all anal and even polished the doorjambs! I literally thought, "What the helll am I doing? This is a fishin' truck!" Oh well, I had it out.

Looks fantastic, Mike. Can't wait to see it together. Are you gonna mount it before the shine party, or do it on the stand? I can say it's easier to clean up on the stand, but the stand moves more. Kind of a tossup.

Keep it up, you're inspiring us all!

Thanks Chip. I will do my jambs too. You see them every time you get in and out. And yes this will be a fishing truck too.

I will more than likely do the pieces I can on the stands. Those fenders are kinda hard to keep steady, but the cab, bed, and hood are so heavy I can just do them on the stands.
I would like to mount it all to the frame and do just what needs to be done. I guess I'll cross that bridge pretty soon.

scotts62 · 04-03-2014, 08:51 AM

You have never

so much than when you are polishing something and the buffer grabs it and spits it on the floor

knomadd · 04-03-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

You have never

so much than when you are polishing something and the buffer grabs it and spits it on the floor

YEAH! Oh the horror! Don't do that

suspect · 04-07-2014, 01:36 PM

Looking awesome. Time to upgrade that avatar pic!

jlaird · 04-07-2014, 07:50 PM

Paint looks beautiful. It's got to be a huge motivator to getting the truck done. I can only imagine!

mcbassin · 04-08-2014, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

You have never

so much than when you are polishing something and the buffer grabs it and spits it on the floor

No way we can let that happen. I might have to come up with a fixture to prevent it or wait till the fenders are mounted. They are the awkward pieces.

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Originally Posted by knomadd

YEAH! Oh the horror! Don't do that

X2! we don't want that.

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Originally Posted by suspect

Looking awesome. Time to upgrade that avatar pic!

Thanks new avatar soon.

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Paint looks beautiful. It's got to be a huge motivator to getting the truck done. I can only imagine!

Thanks and yes I want to get it done. I've had a bunch of things come up since the paint was laid. It's okay give it a little time to cure. I will sanding and polishing soon.

Bennett68C10 · 04-08-2014, 10:20 AM

I don't think I ever asked this and I probably missed it but are you planning on running trim?

mcbassin · 04-08-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I don't think I ever asked this and I probably missed it but are you planning on running trim?

Yes upper and lower wood grain NOS pieces front to rear

shearjs · 04-08-2014, 10:33 AM

The paint turned out great Mike. You've done a great job!

Bennett68C10 · 04-08-2014, 12:09 PM

That will look very nice, can't wait to see some more RED pics

litew8 · 04-11-2014, 10:29 PM

It's been a week since the last update. What's happening?

mcbassin · 04-11-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

That will look very nice, can't wait to see some more RED pics

Thanks Keith I'm thinking it's gonna look good too. I'm a huge fan of trim and badges on these old trucks.

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Originally Posted by litew8

It's been a week since the last update. What's happening?

Been sanding and buffing, very slow going. Got the tailgate roughed in, both fenders and one door. I'm taking my time. Trying not to screw up the finish.....

04-02-2014, 03:29 PM	#2
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 1969 Short Wide I can just imagine trying to do the dash... Are you polishing the inner roof too, or are you putting a headliner in? I'd have a hard time lifting my arms after polishing the roof. That's a lot of sanding and holding the buffer above your head. It's looking good though __________________ -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)

04-02-2014, 05:37 PM	#4
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04-02-2014, 10:21 PM	#7
Enzo354 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6	Re: 1969 Short Wide Holy crap that looks good, I couldn't imagine polishing inside the cab.

04-02-2014, 10:27 PM	#8
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks great Mike, your definitely going the extra mile with buffing the inside of the cab. That just looks like to much work for me __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-02-2014, 10:58 PM	#9
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: 1969 Short Wide Builds like this make me laugh at myself for worrying over a couple of cab corners and a rocker panel. Seriously great work paying off with some color!! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

04-02-2014, 11:43 PM	#11
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Let the fun begin with all the cut and buffing!! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

04-03-2014, 08:33 AM	#13
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide Ha, I got all anal and even polished the doorjambs! I literally thought, "What the helll am I doing? This is a fishin' truck!" Oh well, I had it out. Looks fantastic, Mike. Can't wait to see it together. Are you gonna mount it before the shine party, or do it on the stand? I can say it's easier to clean up on the stand, but the stand moves more. Kind of a tossup. Keep it up, you're inspiring us all! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-03-2014, 08:51 AM	#15
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide You have never so much than when you are polishing something and the buffer grabs it and spits it on the floor __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-07-2014, 01:36 PM	#17
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking awesome. Time to upgrade that avatar pic! __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

04-07-2014, 07:50 PM	#18
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: 1969 Short Wide Paint looks beautiful. It's got to be a huge motivator to getting the truck done. I can only imagine!

04-08-2014, 10:20 AM	#20
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide I don't think I ever asked this and I probably missed it but are you planning on running trim? __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-08-2014, 10:33 AM	#22
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: 1969 Short Wide The paint turned out great Mike. You've done a great job! __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

04-08-2014, 12:09 PM	#23
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide That will look very nice, can't wait to see some more RED pics __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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