Paint Jail

[darrellyates]

Well, it's a term I read on this forum from somebody and it sure applies. It's been so cold here in Tennessee that we couldn't paint. Finally got a break in the weather. Have been waiting forever (so it seems).

Am trying to post pictures. Previously, it would not let me. I'll try a couple separately, maybe the files are too big?

Enjoy the pictures!

[FRCvette]

Beautiful!!!! Can't wait to see that together. Is that a 50th?

[darrellyates]

Originally Posted by FRCvette

Beautiful!!!! Can't wait to see that together. Is that a 50th?

Thanks for the nice comments. Well, actually, it's not a 50th although it's supposed to look like one. Truck isn't a '68 although that's my favorite front end; and I do like the color combination of the 50th models.

I guess you would call it a mongrel. Things I like from a lot of different models. I like it anyway.

Gave my son my previous C10 when he got into Medical School thinking it would sit in my garage for a few years and then he would restore it again with his son. Didn't work out. Broke my heart, he sold it two (2) days after I gave it to him. Guess this one is revenge. I've put my heart and soul (plus nearly 2 years) into it. All so that when he asks to drive it someday I can (and will) say "NO".

Am going to keep it until I die. Interestingly, if you've read this far, there are less than 30 original pieces of metal on this truck including bolts. I really have "built" it...

[flashed]

Love the color .

[darrellyates]

Originally Posted by flashed

Love the color .

Thanks man. I looked at over a dozen colors before picking this one, and did spray-outs of all of them. I agonized for over 3 months before picking this. Happy to finally see it going on.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by darrellyates

Thanks man. I looked at over a dozen colors before picking this one, and did spray-outs of all of them. I agonized for over 3 months before picking this. Happy to finally see it going on.

Agonized three months? That's nothing, I did 28 years

WHOLLY (*&^)(*&^ the color on your truck is beautiful. What is it?

[FleetsidePaul]

I'm jealous. That looks great.

[BigMike56-72]

Looks good. Can't wait to see more pictures of when you put it back together.

I am still in shock on how your son can just up and sell the truck you gave him two days later. I would have kicked my sons a**! I am glad this time you know to tell him no. Also when the day comes when you meet our creator please make sure you give the truck to someone other than your son.

Sorry if I sound mean. I just really felt bad for you when I read what your son did to you.

Mike

[darrellyates]

Originally Posted by BigMike56-72

Looks good. Can't wait to see more pictures of when you put it back together.

I am still in shock on how your son can just up and sell the truck you gave him two days later. I would have kicked my sons a**! I am glad this time you know to tell him no. Also when the day comes when you meet our creator please make sure you give the truck to someone other than your son.

Sorry if I sound mean. I just really felt bad for you when I read what your son did to you.

Mike

Thanks Mike. Yeah, it broke my heart. He's a good kid though. And I sort-of understand. The deal was, get into medical school and I'll give you the truck. Sort of incentive. So, it was his to sell. And, I made sure he got plenty of money for it, he didn't give it away. But it did break my heart.

I've got another boy. He'll get this one... Only after I'm gone.

I do appreciate your kind words. I think only those who love these trucks like I do understand. It did break my heart, but I'll build another truck.. A better truck.

Thanks again!!

[saxart]

What color is that? It's beautiful!

[darrellyates]

Originally Posted by saxart

What color is that? It's beautiful!

Camaro Gold.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by darrellyates

Camaro Gold.

Ah, that's where I've seen it. Not a new Camaro fan, but that's the best color I've seen on them, by far.

[darrellyates]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Ah, that's where I've seen it. Not a new Camaro fan, but that's the best color I've seen on them, by far.

It's actually a one year only color for 1970 Camaro. GM Code 53. Haven't seen this on a new Camaro, although it could be.

I think it was also used on some other GM vehicles, although I just picked it from a picture of a 1970 Camaro.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by darrellyates

It's actually a one year only color for 1970 Camaro. GM Code 53. Haven't seen this on a new Camaro, although it could be.

I think it was also used on some other GM vehicles, although I just picked it from a picture of a 1970 Camaro.

I "see". Well, I'm colored blind if it helps I recall that color on the 70.

The new Camaro has something similar, per my eyes. Best looking color on a new Camaro. For all I know it wasn't a stock color.......

[saxart]

Originally Posted by darrellyates

It's actually a one year only color for 1970 Camaro. GM Code 53.

That's interesting. 1970 must have been the year GM was trying a lot of "one year" colors. My truck is a somewhat odd, but rare one year color called "dark gold".

Either way, great color and nice how it blends with the white to make a killer two-tone!

[Leonard1]

That's beautiful, man. If I ever get my current project done, that's exactly the year and color combo I'm going with!