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lurch115 · 10-03-2007, 05:31 PM

i know its been a while since i have been on the forums here, but last time i was i was looking at buying an all original '84 Chevy(of course) 2wd 1/2 ton short box....and i did so...spent some time with clay bar and cleaned it up good....took it to a car show and tied for 2nd place with a 2004 Chevy SSR in the stock truck class....i was amazed to tie with something that was 20 years newer than mine....but here is the pictures of the trophy and the truck...

streetstar · 10-03-2007, 06:02 PM

I, on the other hand, am surprised the judges felt a new SSR could hang with yours

sweet truck and congrats on the trophy
Are you leaving it stock- or breathing on it a little?

85_SWB · 10-03-2007, 06:35 PM

congrats and nice truck!
any plans or are you gonna leave it the way it is?

thump16 · 10-03-2007, 07:36 PM

That is my exact same color scheme. I need a new paint job and now I know what it is gonna look like when I am done.

7T7 · 10-03-2007, 08:51 PM

You're making us proud!!!

lurch115 · 10-04-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thump16

That is my exact same color scheme. I need a new paint job and now I know what it is gonna look like when I am done.

want the paint codes?? i can look at the tag on my inner wheel well and get them for ya..

as for plans with the truck....it only has 62,000 miles on it so i figure i'll leave it as stock as possible untill something goes wrong with the motor. Then its time to pull the 400hp 355cid out of the 4x4 and put it in the shortbox.....i do have some minor body work to do (i.e. take care of minor surface rust and a few dents) which i plan on doing this winter while it is in storage..... you guys wouldn't believe how clean the truck is.....never been on gravel or seen an iowa winter other than maybe through some shed doors...

thanks for all the compliments

thump16 · 10-04-2007, 06:46 PM

Mine has 69,000 original miles on it and has been sitting in my garage since may. I got two weeks left over here in Iraq. I plan on hitting the swap meet in moultrie Ga in november to pick up alot of original parts. I still have the paint code but thanks for the offer. I was glad to see how good yours looked with original paint and that has got me wanting to keep mine stock.

Later Guys.

**N2TRUX** · 10-03-2007, 08:55 PM

You did good. On your purchase, and the award...

boatpuller · 10-03-2007, 10:02 PM

cool truck..i'd a give you a trophy too.

1984Silverado4x4 · 10-03-2007, 10:30 PM

That is one fine looking truck you got there.

I wish mine looked like that.

you gotta a picture of the engine and interior?

Country Cadillac · 10-04-2007, 09:54 PM

A claybar did that? I have pretty bad oxidation problems, Ive just been waxing the crap out of it, I may have to try a claybar.

MylilBowTie · 10-04-2007, 11:11 PM

It all depends on the condition of the paint. Some will clean up but alot of them need repainted.

lurch115 · 10-07-2007, 11:42 PM

if you've been waxing over the oxidized paint a claybar might not work on it....and yes clay bar cleaned up the paint like that.....i'm gonna wax it later this week and i am curious to see what it will look like then...

once again...thanks for all the compliments guys...

thump16 · 10-08-2007, 05:03 AM

Cleaned up pretty good. I am a sucker for originality not to mention that color sticks out from the rest. I wonder what it would look like with a nice aftermarket wheel combo. I have my eyes on the 17 to 20" rally wheels from wheel vintiques

lurch115 · 10-09-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thump16

Cleaned up pretty good. I am a sucker for originality not to mention that color sticks out from the rest. I wonder what it would look like with a nice aftermarket wheel combo. I have my eyes on the 17 to 20" rally wheels from wheel vintiques

i've been tossing up the idea of putting the 90's style 454 SS Silverado rims on it...i have a set that are 15x8's

10-03-2007, 05:31 PM	#1
lurch115 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: iowa Posts: 722	thought you guys might like to see this one i know its been a while since i have been on the forums here, but last time i was i was looking at buying an all original '84 Chevy(of course) 2wd 1/2 ton short box....and i did so...spent some time with clay bar and cleaned it up good....took it to a car show and tied for 2nd place with a 2004 Chevy SSR in the stock truck class....i was amazed to tie with something that was 20 years newer than mine....but here is the pictures of the trophy and the truck... Attached Images __________________ "Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L

10-03-2007, 06:02 PM	#2
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one I, on the other hand, am surprised the judges felt a new SSR could hang with yours sweet truck and congrats on the trophy Are you leaving it stock- or breathing on it a little?

10-03-2007, 06:35 PM	#3
85_SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one congrats and nice truck! any plans or are you gonna leave it the way it is? __________________ 1985 C10 SWB- Project

10-03-2007, 07:36 PM	#4
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one That is my exact same color scheme. I need a new paint job and now I know what it is gonna look like when I am done.

10-03-2007, 08:51 PM	#5
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one You're making us proud!!! __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

10-04-2007, 06:46 PM	#7
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one Mine has 69,000 original miles on it and has been sitting in my garage since may. I got two weeks left over here in Iraq. I plan on hitting the swap meet in moultrie Ga in november to pick up alot of original parts. I still have the paint code but thanks for the offer. I was glad to see how good yours looked with original paint and that has got me wanting to keep mine stock. Later Guys.

10-03-2007, 08:55 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one You did good. On your purchase, and the award... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-03-2007, 10:02 PM	#9
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one cool truck..i'd a give you a trophy too. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-03-2007, 10:30 PM	#10
1984Silverado4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mount Horeb WI Posts: 179	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one That is one fine looking truck you got there. I wish mine looked like that. you gotta a picture of the engine and interior? __________________ Its no disgrace being poor. Its just inconvenient. Last edited by 1984Silverado4x4; 10-03-2007 at 10:31 PM.

10-04-2007, 09:54 PM	#11
Country Cadillac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 40	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one A claybar did that? I have pretty bad oxidation problems, Ive just been waxing the crap out of it, I may have to try a claybar. __________________ 1987 GMC R1500 TBI 350 700R4

10-04-2007, 11:11 PM	#12
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one It all depends on the condition of the paint. Some will clean up but alot of them need repainted. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

10-07-2007, 11:42 PM	#13
lurch115 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: iowa Posts: 722	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one if you've been waxing over the oxidized paint a claybar might not work on it....and yes clay bar cleaned up the paint like that.....i'm gonna wax it later this week and i am curious to see what it will look like then... once again...thanks for all the compliments guys... __________________ "Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L

10-08-2007, 05:03 AM	#14
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: thought you guys might like to see this one Cleaned up pretty good. I am a sucker for originality not to mention that color sticks out from the rest. I wonder what it would look like with a nice aftermarket wheel combo. I have my eyes on the 17 to 20" rally wheels from wheel vintiques



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