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stevewhitmore · 12-18-2009, 04:59 PM

It has been almost a year now and I am about finished with my 69 SB, but I am going to attempt a new heater core this weekend since they are calling for 20 inches of snow on Saturday. The wifes contribution was the stainless wheel trim but I cannot make up my mind whether they look OK or not especially since I just put on the new(old) set of slot wheels.
She also bought me a new GM grille at the same time as the wheel trim, so I might be stuck with the trim, a least for awhile?
Any opinions from you guys on the wheel trim would help, I am thinking it belongs on a new truck, not these old trucks
There is not much I didn't touch on this truck the past year, but one thing for sure, this site and you guys were a world of help in the process.
Thanks again for the help and here is the results

rsavage · 12-18-2009, 05:05 PM

Your truck looks really good. Nice job! I kind of like the wheel lip trim. Slots look good too. Nice clean ride. Don't drive it in the salt!

**68jewel** · 12-18-2009, 05:16 PM

I'm with you on the trim. It does belong on a new truck. Nonetheless, your truck is really nice. I love the color too.

Rollie396 · 12-18-2009, 05:22 PM

Sharp lookin truck!I don't mind the wheel well trim,but I think I'd leave it on for a few months then maybe take it off if you still aren't feelin it.
What color is that exactly,the pic doesn't look like a true red?
Surely you have more than just one pic!?

tcb-1 · 12-18-2009, 06:14 PM

NIIIIIICE!!!!! great work, I like everything about it!!!

D-Rat · 12-18-2009, 07:24 PM

I like the fender trim. Where'd you get it?

stevewhitmore · 12-19-2009, 07:38 AM

The trim came from LMC Trucks, cost about $100 and real easy to put on

RCbowtie69 · 12-18-2009, 08:29 PM

nice truck

big_al_71 · 12-18-2009, 09:39 PM

looks good,, are you going to lower it any?

stevewhitmore · 12-19-2009, 07:41 AM

I want to at least lower the back to level it out but I am not sure how much I need to lower it, do you know where to take measurements from?

big_al_71 · 12-19-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevewhitmore

I want to at least lower the back to level it out but I am not sure how much I need to lower it, do you know where to take measurements from?

I would take measurement from the center cap to the lip of the bed...

If you want to level it I would go with four inch lowering springs.

**clay68c10** · 12-18-2009, 11:19 PM

Love the slots! Good looking ride.
I'd pass on the trim myself. Might be a hiding spot for future rust.

**72 Super** · 12-18-2009, 11:46 PM

looks great, the color and wheels go together good.

BossHogg69 · 12-18-2009, 11:50 PM

nice work, I do like that paint color!

12-18-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Almost Finished and many thanks to all It has been almost a year now and I am about finished with my 69 SB, but I am going to attempt a new heater core this weekend since they are calling for 20 inches of snow on Saturday. The wifes contribution was the stainless wheel trim but I cannot make up my mind whether they look OK or not especially since I just put on the new(old) set of slot wheels. She also bought me a new GM grille at the same time as the wheel trim, so I might be stuck with the trim, a least for awhile? Any opinions from you guys on the wheel trim would help, I am thinking it belongs on a new truck, not these old trucks There is not much I didn't touch on this truck the past year, but one thing for sure, this site and you guys were a world of help in the process. Thanks again for the help and here is the results Attached Images

12-18-2009, 05:05 PM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all Your truck looks really good. Nice job! I kind of like the wheel lip trim. Slots look good too. Nice clean ride. Don't drive it in the salt! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-18-2009, 05:16 PM	#3
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all I'm with you on the trim. It does belong on a new truck. Nonetheless, your truck is really nice. I love the color too. __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

12-18-2009, 05:22 PM	#4
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all Sharp lookin truck!I don't mind the wheel well trim,but I think I'd leave it on for a few months then maybe take it off if you still aren't feelin it. What color is that exactly,the pic doesn't look like a true red? Surely you have more than just one pic!? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-18-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all NIIIIIICE!!!!! great work, I like everything about it!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

12-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all I like the fender trim. Where'd you get it? __________________ 1970 CST with a screaming 400 www.nissan4wheelers.com

12-19-2009, 07:38 AM	#7
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all The trim came from LMC Trucks, cost about $100 and real easy to put on

12-18-2009, 08:29 PM	#8
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all nice truck

12-18-2009, 09:39 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all looks good,, are you going to lower it any? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-19-2009, 07:41 AM	#10
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all I want to at least lower the back to level it out but I am not sure how much I need to lower it, do you know where to take measurements from?

12-18-2009, 11:19 PM	#12
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,990	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all Love the slots! Good looking ride. I'd pass on the trim myself. Might be a hiding spot for future rust. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-18-2009, 11:46 PM	#13
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all looks great, the color and wheels go together good. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-18-2009, 11:50 PM	#14
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Almost Finished and many thanks to all nice work, I do like that paint color! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

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