72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Southern C10 · 06-22-2008, 06:43 PM

Well, I am trying to figure out how to post pics in the thread so until I do Ill just tell you what Ive done and attach one pic for every day of restoration.. Last Friday I started tearing apart my 72 GMC. It was Okra with three different paint jobs underneath. We stripped the entire truck down and pulled the engine. We were working on wetsanding the truck until we discovered 7 layers of paint and primer. So, I had the whole truck sandblasted. After that we preped it for painting and a friend came down from NC this past Friday. We got the new Chevy front fenders, Repro Chevy tailgate (all from GMC Pauls), and the bottom of the hood painted Hugger Orange. We also painted the inside of the cab but only shot one coat of clear in it. We were going to finish painting on Sat but we ran into some body problems that need fixing first. We should all regroup back at the shop aroung thanksgiving When I return from a school in the UK and my brother returns home from Afghanistan to finish the paint. Until then I am going to replace the doors and hood so that the finish paint will look as good on those parts as it does on the aftermarket parts we already shot. I have the original two front fenders, hood, grille, radiator support, and front bumper if anybody needs them. Ill post more pics when I get this picture deal figured out.

Southern C10 · 06-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Heres days 3-5:

72BlckButy · 06-22-2008, 07:11 PM

Man oh man.... is this an unofficial Overhaulin' project?

Southern C10 · 06-22-2008, 07:04 PM

More day 5:

72BlckButy · 06-22-2008, 07:11 PM

Lookin' good!

LONGHAIR · 06-22-2008, 07:19 PM

Merged, trying to keep the pics all together.

Southern C10 · 06-22-2008, 08:08 PM

Thanks LONGHAIR. Im a rookie at rebuilding trucks and using computers. Wheres the 67-72chevytrucks preschool link?

Chevyman680063 · 06-22-2008, 08:35 PM

So when are you going to be through with it? I'd like to know when I can come pick it up.

It's looking nice and can't wait to see it finished. Welcome to the board and keep up the good work.

72BlckButy · 06-22-2008, 07:10 PM

This is going to get interesting.... good luck with the project!

**oldgold70c10** · 06-22-2008, 10:23 PM

Wow, that is going to be pretty slick when you are done. Looks like you started with a good solid truck. The cab looks perfect!!

jcblue · 06-22-2008, 10:40 PM

looking good man.. i kinda regret not buying that truck.. i went and looked at it and drove it... I live really close to you.. good luck.. i subscribed to this one

Southern C10 · 06-22-2008, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcblue

looking good man.. i kinda regret not buying that truck.. i went and looked at it and drove it... I live really close to you.. good luck.. i subscribed to this one

Ya it was a steal. I bought it and drove it to Alabama three days before deploying. Ill run it thru Elkton when im done with her.

jcblue · 06-22-2008, 11:21 PM

yeah.. id really like to see it.. im working on a 72 SWB at teh moment, and have a 71 SWB waiting in line.. gotta love em

71swb4x4 · 06-22-2008, 10:46 PM

You have done more in five days than I did in six months!!

PS - Okra is a green vegetable (it's great fried!!). Ochre is an earthy yellow color.

Southern C10 · 06-22-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

You have done more in five days than I did in six months!!

PS - Okra is a green vegetable (it's great fried!!). Ochre is an earthy yellow color.

I know. But to me it looked like puked up Okra so, Ill say Okra. But youre right, it is great fried!! MmmmmMmmmmmm!!!

06-22-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	72 Okra (Ochre)GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy Well, I am trying to figure out how to post pics in the thread so until I do Ill just tell you what Ive done and attach one pic for every day of restoration.. Last Friday I started tearing apart my 72 GMC. It was Okra with three different paint jobs underneath. We stripped the entire truck down and pulled the engine. We were working on wetsanding the truck until we discovered 7 layers of paint and primer. So, I had the whole truck sandblasted. After that we preped it for painting and a friend came down from NC this past Friday. We got the new Chevy front fenders, Repro Chevy tailgate (all from GMC Pauls), and the bottom of the hood painted Hugger Orange. We also painted the inside of the cab but only shot one coat of clear in it. We were going to finish painting on Sat but we ran into some body problems that need fixing first. We should all regroup back at the shop aroung thanksgiving When I return from a school in the UK and my brother returns home from Afghanistan to finish the paint. Until then I am going to replace the doors and hood so that the finish paint will look as good on those parts as it does on the aftermarket parts we already shot. I have the original two front fenders, hood, grille, radiator support, and front bumper if anybody needs them. Ill post more pics when I get this picture deal figured out. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108 Last edited by Southern C10; 06-22-2008 at 11:39 PM.

06-22-2008, 06:59 PM	#2
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy (Day 3-4) Heres days 3-5: Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108

06-22-2008, 07:11 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy (Day 3-4) Man oh man.... is this an unofficial Overhaulin' project? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-22-2008, 07:04 PM	#4
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy (Day 5) More day 5: Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108

06-22-2008, 07:11 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy (Day 5) Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-22-2008, 07:19 PM	#6
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy Merged, trying to keep the pics all together.

06-22-2008, 08:08 PM	#7
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy Thanks LONGHAIR. Im a rookie at rebuilding trucks and using computers. Wheres the 67-72chevytrucks preschool link? __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108

06-22-2008, 08:35 PM	#8
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy So when are you going to be through with it? I'd like to know when I can come pick it up. It's looking nice and can't wait to see it finished. Welcome to the board and keep up the good work.

06-22-2008, 07:10 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy This is going to get interesting.... good luck with the project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-22-2008, 10:23 PM	#10
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy Wow, that is going to be pretty slick when you are done. Looks like you started with a good solid truck. The cab looks perfect!! __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

06-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#11
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy looking good man.. i kinda regret not buying that truck.. i went and looked at it and drove it... I live really close to you.. good luck.. i subscribed to this one

06-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#13
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy yeah.. id really like to see it.. im working on a 72 SWB at teh moment, and have a 71 SWB waiting in line.. gotta love em

06-22-2008, 10:46 PM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 72 Okra GMC into 72 Hugger Orange/White Chevy You have done more in five days than I did in six months!! PS - Okra is a green vegetable (it's great fried!!). Ochre is an earthy yellow color. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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