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DRTYRAT30 02-12-2012 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72 (Post 5183395)
The mini truck days were rad lol. I was into VW bugs.... Good times good times.
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Oh man don't get me started on V-Dubs, i had a lot of those also. 58' vert, 62' bus and so on so on.......

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Originally Posted by McMurphy (Post 5183445)
My best friend back home is into the Chevy Luvs, he has one now that could really turn out sweet. They are really cool little trucks!

Funny thing me and my wife have in common is both our first cars were Chevy Luv's......:chevy:

64shortc10 02-12-2012 07:04 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30 (Post 5181433)
Thanks

Its a custom tinted PCL epoxy sealer, i would like to paint the truck base/clear one day.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...gTruck3005.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...gTruck3004.jpg

Looks awesome DRTYRAT! I plan on going for the same look on my exterior only in a baby ble with a white top! Sick looking truck, I love the whole look of it.
Tony from Norcal

scum1 02-13-2012 01:51 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
oh man that looks great. Do you mind giving a lil info on what type of equipment you used, and how much paint it took..i need to get some paint on mine for the mean time, just dont wanna dish out $$$ for a prof job...your looks killer! Cant wait to see it cruisin down the street

DRTYRAT30 02-13-2012 02:57 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
Sure thing. I used a Hvlp gravity feed 1.5 gun. paint is a PCL 2k epoxy sealer 1 gal grey and 1 qt white. tinted with omni toners yellow, blue, green. mix ratio 3 part 2:1:1 had enough for one tack coat and 2 med/hvy coats
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XtremeBowtie 02-13-2012 09:48 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
The paint looks great!

shawno72 02-13-2012 10:31 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
Jesse we need more pics of the truck painted. Or you could just drive it over to my house for me to take a look :lol: seriously need some more pics
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baggedbigblock 02-13-2012 10:41 PM

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man man man I love that shade of green. You are making me contemplate not doing the hot rod flatz black!!!

creep 02-13-2012 11:36 PM

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That came out awesome! The green and black look really good together.

DRTYRAT30 02-16-2012 08:54 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
Thanks guys... The paint isn't perfect, but its cool for a primer budjet job. Some day i will put it in Paint shop prison, if i dont sell it and move on to the next one....

Heres some more pics. I'm still waiting for the powder coaters to get my bumpers done and i'm working on the bamboo slats im putting in the bed.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...gTruck4002.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...gTruck4005.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...gTruck4006.jpg

duallyjams 02-16-2012 09:14 PM

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I knew it / those wheels and the color inside and out is a perfect combo / budget build you say / I'm digging it.

shawno72 02-16-2012 09:47 PM

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Looks sweet Jesse. Can't wait to see it in person. Good job man. By the way a girl at my work says you work with her dad, last name Croce.
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57truckguy 02-16-2012 09:59 PM

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Nice truck,, enough said
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DRTYRAT30 02-16-2012 10:42 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
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Originally Posted by duallyjams (Post 5192855)
I knew it / those wheels and the color inside and out is a perfect combo / budget build you say / I'm digging it.

Thanks man...

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Originally Posted by shawno72 (Post 5192946)
Looks sweet Jesse. Can't wait to see it in person. Good job man. By the way a girl at my work says you work with her dad, last name Croce.
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Yep, he's a cool guy, Races dirtbikes. Thanks man...

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Originally Posted by 57truckguy (Post 5192974)
Nice truck,, enough said
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Thanks

66ChevyMax 02-16-2012 10:59 PM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
Great job, I really like your work.

Slammed66 02-17-2012 12:26 AM

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Dude, you killed it. I have yet to see anything I don't like about this truck.
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Alan's Classic 02-17-2012 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Slammed66 (Post 5193480)
Dude, you killed it. I have yet to see anything I don't like about this truck.
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:agree:

65Pickup 02-17-2012 12:33 AM

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Very inspiring, you break down barriers, I'd be stoked to get this quality in a subdivision garage yet. That's what I love about this site, amazing what can be done on a budget. Can't wait for the bed.

64shortbed 02-17-2012 12:40 AM

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Love the truck!! I too also used to have a 54 210 post. i dint own it long enough to do much to it but i do wish i never sold it!

Delmo 02-17-2012 02:09 AM

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Drooooool.

likaroc13 02-17-2012 10:19 AM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30 (Post 5192809)
Thanks guys... The paint isn't perfect, but its cool for a primer budjet job. Some day i will put it in Paint shop prison, if i dont sell it and move on to the next one....

can we start a poll to see who gets to kick you in the gonads "if" you get rid of it? :lol:

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 5193484)
:agree:

x 3

FRENCHBLUE72 02-17-2012 10:32 AM

Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
 
Nice work truck is off the hook for sure..

Strodder 02-17-2012 11:18 AM

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:agree::agree::agree::agree: Very clean. :metal:

Mad Rods 02-17-2012 12:34 PM

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[QUOTE=likaroc13;5193950]can we start a poll to see who gets to kick you in the gonads "if" you get rid of it? :lol:



X4....what's the starting bid?...lol :devil:
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c10Mang 02-17-2012 03:43 PM

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Dang!! Great work DRTYRAT!!! Is this thing going to be your driver? Also, love that you did this entire thing at your pad!

DRTYRAT30 02-17-2012 04:35 PM

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Very Cool, Thanks a lot guys...Will be my fair weather driver, i only have a 5 min commute.


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