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zicc1835 03-11-2019 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402 (Post 8484592)
Polished this up with Pro Honda. Comes in a spray. Beyond my expectations, it took out some tuff areas with ease. I could brighten it up some more, but why bother. May have painted it, they look amazing painted, but seems they "breathe" easier without it.

$1550 to have this rebuilt. It's shifted smooth since the day I got it, but 140K miles, and an occasion of abuse:smoke:, it was due.
Which one did you use they have a few different products
Thanks

89AKurt 03-11-2019 12:53 PM
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Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/...bc674d70_c.jpg

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7887/...d80259fa_c.jpg

weq92f 03-11-2019 01:07 PM
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Can't tell with that image, no. Too poor quality and the angle is wrong for comparison.

But... it does look good to me!

-klb

BugzC10 03-11-2019 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt (Post 8484821)
Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/...bc674d70_c.jpg

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7887/...d80259fa_c.jpg
That's called Patina! :uhmk:

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 03-11-2019 05:54 PM
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 
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Originally Posted by zicc1835 (Post 8484795)
Which one did you use they have a few different products
Thanks
Here you go. Their instructions say "for longer lasting shine, leave on until haze and buff"...............Well, I tested an area, let it sit over 24 hours and their aint no haze about it, it's pretty oily. https://www.chapmoto.com/pro-honda-s...EaAssvEALw_wcB

The transmission was mostly clean already. I sprayed a reasonable amount and let it sit 4-5 hours. Wiped, brass brushes on a Dremmel, wiped. Sprayed some more and buffed some with fine steel wool, whiped. Sprayed a pinch more, wiped and done. About 1.5 hours is all, nice stuff.

Barnfind46 03-11-2019 06:41 PM
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Every little bit helps. The little things are what make a well kept daily driver stand out. I repainted the tailgate letters on my faded tailgate with a spray can and some tape. Made the truck look much better!

66clow 03-11-2019 10:13 PM
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Recived my bolt on firewall panels from Atomic Armadillo Metal Fab. Excellent fit.

zicc1835 03-11-2019 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402 (Post 8485003)
Here you go. Their instructions say "for longer lasting shine, leave on until haze and buff"...............Well, I tested an area, let it sit over 24 hours and their aint no haze about it, it's pretty oily. https://www.chapmoto.com/pro-honda-s...EaAssvEALw_wcB

The transmission was mostly clean already. I sprayed a reasonable amount and let it sit 4-5 hours. Wiped, brass brushes on a Dremmel, wiped. Sprayed some more and buffed some with fine steel wool, whiped. Sprayed a pinch more, wiped and done. About 1.5 hours is all, nice stuff.
Thanks much for the response I’m going to try it .....my trans is clean I thought about paint but like the natural cast look

SoCoC10 03-11-2019 11:28 PM
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Installed new trim on the K10 Cheyenne. Final door and fender fitment is next.

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 03-12-2019 01:56 AM
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Thanks much for the response I’m going to try it .....my trans is clean I thought about paint but like the natural cast look
I read someplace the transmission will appreciate the natural cast, something to the effect paint may look in some heat. Good enough for GM it's good enough for me. There's a little scaling, you can see. I figure so what.

I shined up and installed the tubes today. 3M works magic on stainless and chrome. The transmission tube was well stained etc., no problem.


Trim look AWESOME SoCoC10

Andy4639 03-12-2019 09:21 AM
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I loaded the ramp truck yesterday for the 5hr trip to the beach for the big one in SC.
First show of the season for me.:chevy:

JustToxic 03-12-2019 10:04 AM
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Started putting new floor boards in the cab over the weekend. New kick panels, lower A-pillar, DS forward cab support, Inner and outer rockers, PS rear cab support and finally Cab corners.

Thrill4130 03-13-2019 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt (Post 8484821)
Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/...bc674d70_c.jpg

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7887/...d80259fa_c.jpg
Your 68 looks awesome how it is. Here’s my 67 I put the hubcaps back on today. On mine it seems everything I have to fix stands out so I try to leave it alone
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nlped 03-13-2019 09:54 PM
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Your 68 looks awesome how it is. Here’s my 67 I put the hubcaps back on today. On mine it seems everything I have to fix stands out so I try to leave it alone
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They both look killer!!! I’ve got one too, but mine won’t be so original underneath.

davischevy 03-13-2019 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt (Post 8484821)
Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/...bc674d70_c.jpg

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7887/...d80259fa_c.jpg
My dad bought the twin to that truck brand new in the fall of 67.

toolboxchev 03-14-2019 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt (Post 8484821)
Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/...bc674d70_c.jpg

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7887/...d80259fa_c.jpg
Hey I think its awesome that you are keeping it original for now. Time capsule from the past, brought back to life.

Dig IT!

machas74 03-14-2019 02:08 PM
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I added 383 emblem on hood.

Toms67 03-14-2019 06:58 PM
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Shortened her up a little and changed over to 73-87 style engine mounts. Still need to finish welding the inner sleeve and smoothing the cuts for the motor stands but it’s all in.
Nice job. Looks good.

Speedracer39 03-14-2019 08:08 PM
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Finally finished assembly of new engine trying to get caught up with a few other repairs before install.

Boog 03-14-2019 09:34 PM
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Turn.

Ben IV 03-14-2019 10:27 PM
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Started on a carb rebuild. Never touched a quadrajet before.

Steeveedee 03-14-2019 11:42 PM
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If you don't have one yet, get one of the books on rebuilding Q-Jets. The sheet that comes with the carb leaves a lot of necessary information uncovered.

66clow 03-15-2019 07:25 AM
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Hammer dolly hammer dolly

89AKurt 03-15-2019 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JustToxic (Post 8485435)
Started putting new floor boards in the cab over the weekend. New kick panels, lower A-pillar, DS forward cab support, Inner and outer rockers, PS rear cab support and finally Cab corners.
That's something I *should do* in the future, there are pop-riveted aluminum pieces now, but still need to slow down when crossing a puddle. LOL

Appreciate everyone responding to my cheapskate task!
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7897/...7f13b027_c.jpg

67/70C10SHORTY 03-15-2019 03:10 PM
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I almost got motivated to work on my truck today


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