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Knoxville71shortbed · 06-19-2003, 08:15 AM

After working on my truck for 4 years, and driving it daily for most of that time, I've finally gotten some of the body and paint work finished. The beds not done yet, but from the picture you can see that the rest of the truck is painted and re-assembled. I really got tired of the faded blue+3 colors of primer, that everyone had to look at for all those years. Just wanted to let some of you guys know that it's worth all the waiting and hard work.

Knoxville71shortbed · 06-19-2003, 08:18 AM

Hopefully, I'll get the picture attached this time. By the way, I did my own body work, and painted it myself.

VTKidder · 06-19-2003, 08:28 AM

Looks good Knoxville.....I like the 454SS wheels too (correct?). The bed going on there soon?

Old Chevy · 06-19-2003, 08:30 AM

Looks excellent, congrats on the great work

Knoxville71shortbed · 06-19-2003, 09:26 AM

Hoping to have the bed finished in the next 2 or 3 weeks. I'll post another picture when I get the bed back on.

**CPNE** · 06-19-2003, 09:34 AM

That's going to be a nice looking truck when completed. What color yellow is that? In 72 they used a light yellow referred to as "Gratefruit yellow". Is that it?

*Randy70C-10* · 06-19-2003, 09:41 AM

Looks awsome!

Tracy Focht · 06-19-2003, 09:41 AM

Looking awesome!

**old Rusty C10** · 06-19-2003, 10:02 AM

im not a fan of the yellow trucks ya see ont he road today but thats purdy!!! great job!!!

Knoxville71shortbed · 06-19-2003, 10:11 AM

I wanted to use a light yellow color, instead of something overly bright, and none of the stock GM colors suited my taste. So, I went with a '68 Mopar color called Sunfire Yellow. Since I knew I would be painting the cab interior, and the inside of all the front end parts, I sort of had a blank slate. But I was going for somewhat of a "vintage" look, so I wanted a color that was at least period-correct. I'm very pleased with my color selection.

Knoxville71shortbed · 06-19-2003, 10:16 AM

I've posted this before, but here's a picture of my interior.

barn9 · 06-19-2003, 10:58 AM

Looks good, you did a nice job on it. Look forward to seeing the bed on it.

toms68cst · 06-19-2003, 12:55 PM

Very nice color selection. I like the vintage/custom look a lot.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-19-2003, 01:37 PM

Seeing all the great results people get by doing it themselves sure gives me hope!

Looks great!

70 CST 4X4 · 06-19-2003, 02:20 PM

Looking Good!

**Palf70Step** · 06-19-2003, 02:22 PM

Looks real good. Like the wheels. I have to keep my 96 alive until I do the 5 lug changover on my 70, then I'll have the sme wheels.

6T9GMC · 06-19-2003, 06:55 PM

LOOKS GOOD MAN. INTERIOR IS VERY CLEN LOOKING TOO!
GOOD JOB!

Hotrod70C10 · 06-19-2003, 07:18 PM

Question on that steering wheel. What brand is it and what mounting kit did you use. I've got a grant 13" wheel on my truck right now and I've been looking at a wheel like that with the bowtie in the horn button. Will it work with the grant horn/install kit? Thanks

Hotrod70C10 · 06-19-2003, 07:18 PM

btw sweet truck!

70c10 · 06-19-2003, 09:26 PM

That is sharp!

DR67 · 06-19-2003, 09:41 PM

Looks like you have done a great job, It was nice meeting you the other night.

DR67

lukecp · 06-19-2003, 09:59 PM

Looks great!
Better than paying $3k or more for a shop to paint it, huh

weasel29gm · 06-19-2003, 10:24 PM

Great lookin' ride, nice work keep us posted!!

gashog · 06-19-2003, 11:21 PM

Cool color and the interior is just the way I like em, clean and simple.

krue · 06-19-2003, 11:59 PM

I hope mine turns out half that good!

06-19-2003, 08:15 AM	#1
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	After 4 years ........PAINT! After working on my truck for 4 years, and driving it daily for most of that time, I've finally gotten some of the body and paint work finished. The beds not done yet, but from the picture you can see that the rest of the truck is painted and re-assembled. I really got tired of the faded blue+3 colors of primer, that everyone had to look at for all those years. Just wanted to let some of you guys know that it's worth all the waiting and hard work.

06-19-2003, 08:18 AM	#2
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	Picture? Hopefully, I'll get the picture attached this time. By the way, I did my own body work, and painted it myself. Attached Images Last edited by Knoxville71shortbed; 06-19-2003 at 08:21 AM.

06-19-2003, 09:34 AM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	That's going to be a nice looking truck when completed. What color yellow is that? In 72 they used a light yellow referred to as "Gratefruit yellow". Is that it? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-19-2003, 10:02 AM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	im not a fan of the yellow trucks ya see ont he road today but thats purdy!!! great job!!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-19-2003, 10:16 AM	#11
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	I've posted this before, but here's a picture of my interior. Attached Images

06-19-2003, 08:28 AM	#3
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Looks good Knoxville.....I like the 454SS wheels too (correct?). The bed going on there soon?

06-19-2003, 08:30 AM	#4
Old Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 498	Looks excellent, congrats on the great work

06-19-2003, 09:26 AM	#5
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	Hoping to have the bed finished in the next 2 or 3 weeks. I'll post another picture when I get the bed back on.

06-19-2003, 09:41 AM	#7
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Looks awsome!

06-19-2003, 09:41 AM	#8
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	Looking awesome!

06-19-2003, 10:11 AM	#10
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	I wanted to use a light yellow color, instead of something overly bright, and none of the stock GM colors suited my taste. So, I went with a '68 Mopar color called Sunfire Yellow. Since I knew I would be painting the cab interior, and the inside of all the front end parts, I sort of had a blank slate. But I was going for somewhat of a "vintage" look, so I wanted a color that was at least period-correct. I'm very pleased with my color selection.

06-19-2003, 10:58 AM	#12
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Looks good, you did a nice job on it. Look forward to seeing the bed on it. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

06-19-2003, 12:55 PM	#13
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Very nice color selection. I like the vintage/custom look a lot. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-19-2003, 01:37 PM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Seeing all the great results people get by doing it themselves sure gives me hope! Looks great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-19-2003, 02:20 PM	#15
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Looking Good! __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ



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06-19-2003, 02:22 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Looks real good. Like the wheels. I have to keep my 96 alive until I do the 5 lug changover on my 70, then I'll have the sme wheels. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-19-2003, 06:55 PM	#17
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	COOL LOOKS GOOD MAN. INTERIOR IS VERY CLEN LOOKING TOO! GOOD JOB!

06-19-2003, 07:18 PM	#18
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Question on that steering wheel. What brand is it and what mounting kit did you use. I've got a grant 13" wheel on my truck right now and I've been looking at a wheel like that with the bowtie in the horn button. Will it work with the grant horn/install kit? Thanks __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

06-19-2003, 07:18 PM	#19
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	btw sweet truck! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

06-19-2003, 09:26 PM	#20
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	That is sharp! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-19-2003, 09:41 PM	#21
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	Looks like you have done a great job, It was nice meeting you the other night. DR67 __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

06-19-2003, 09:59 PM	#22
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks great! Better than paying $3k or more for a shop to paint it, huh __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-19-2003, 10:24 PM	#23
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Great lookin' ride, nice work keep us posted!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

06-19-2003, 11:21 PM	#24
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	Cool color and the interior is just the way I like em, clean and simple. __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z

06-19-2003, 11:59 PM	#25
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I hope mine turns out half that good! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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