Here's kind of a little before and after comparison - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Revoh · 04-15-2011, 03:41 PM

When I bought my old hunk-a-junk '63 six years ago, it looked like this.

I cleaned it up, gave some of the major issues some attention, and now it looks like this.

I kind of tried to knock off the "fresh from the farm" look of it without really killing the character. There are a few more minor things that I want to address, but it's getting pretty close to the way I want it.

Feel free to share your own before and after transformations here as well!

oldblu65 · 04-15-2011, 03:47 PM

Looks great !

vin63 · 04-15-2011, 04:05 PM

Fantastic job! That looks damn cool!

**Clyde65** · 04-15-2011, 04:26 PM

Very Nice!

61_FL_Apache · 04-15-2011, 04:31 PM

Nice job!!!

*4wdSchlongStepper* · 04-15-2011, 05:19 PM

Looks great!

Alan's Classic · 04-15-2011, 06:07 PM

SaaaWeeeeeeeT!!

6tfo · 04-15-2011, 06:22 PM

Like what you did!

markeb01 · 04-15-2011, 06:25 PM

All of the minor changes add up to a big improvement, and the bed rails are a nice, natural looking addition.

bama63 · 04-15-2011, 09:28 PM

diggin that natural patina

SCOTI · 04-15-2011, 11:16 PM

Nice!

Revoh · 04-15-2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks very much! I really apreciate the nice comments!

likaroc13 · 04-16-2011, 01:40 PM

looks great!

glos55 · 04-16-2011, 02:35 PM

I couldn't have done it better!!! Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey guys any more before and after pics?

SIR · 04-16-2011, 04:11 PM

....uh..OK

Revoh · 04-16-2011, 05:35 PM

Thanks, guys!

^^That truck there is such a huge change, it's almost hard to believe it's the same truck. Sure is nice, though!

markeb01 · 04-16-2011, 06:23 PM

Here’s mine as purchased and how she looks today nearly 20 years later:

Revoh · 04-16-2011, 08:51 PM

So basically, you removed the happy face and added the eyeballs? Good job!

Actually, I think it goes without saying that that's another amazing transformation.

**aerotruk63** · 04-17-2011, 07:41 AM

Very nice, very very nice!

Rich 5150 69 · 04-17-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revoh

So basically, you removed the happy face and added the eyeballs? Good job!

Actually, I think it goes without saying that that's another amazing transformation.

That was funny Revoh....sorry Mark couldn`t resist..

markeb01 · 04-18-2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revoh

So basically, you removed the happy face and added the eyeballs? Good job!

Actually, I think it goes without saying that that's another amazing transformation.

That's hysterical. It never occured to me but it certainly is an astute observation!

jbgroby · 04-17-2011, 09:52 AM

I know I'm wrong, but the photo looks strange, like it was photo shopped because of the weird way the colors are on the back ground, the custom trim and the front left tire seems exactly the same with a slight under inflation, plus the basketball goal in the background. Sometimes camera will do that though.

*4wdSchlongStepper* · 04-17-2011, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I know I'm wrong, but the photo looks strange, like it was photo shopped because of the weird way the colors are on the back ground, the custom trim and the front left tire seems exactly the same with a slight under inflation, plus the basketball goal in the background. Sometimes camera will do that though.

I thought this too. Sure looks like Adobe did most of that restoration

I could be wrong though.

Rich 5150 69 · 04-18-2011, 12:09 AM

But the pics are summer vs spring, plus they are slightly pixelated from resiszing you get do that on photoshop.

astrochimp · 04-17-2011, 10:07 AM

Nice. Great to see a long time build, more evolution then BAM- new truck. I believe you should get to know your car/truck before changing everything.

04-15-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Here's kind of a little before and after comparison When I bought my old hunk-a-junk '63 six years ago, it looked like this. I cleaned it up, gave some of the major issues some attention, and now it looks like this. I kind of tried to knock off the "fresh from the farm" look of it without really killing the character. There are a few more minor things that I want to address, but it's getting pretty close to the way I want it. Feel free to share your own before and after transformations here as well! __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

04-15-2011, 03:47 PM	#2
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Looks great ! __________________ " The lesson is in the struggle , not in the victory "

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vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Fantastic job! That looks damn cool! __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

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Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Very Nice! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Nice job!!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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4wdSchlongStepper Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North of OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 16	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Looks great!

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Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison SaaaWeeeeeeeT!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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6tfo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lusby, Md Posts: 13	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Like what you did!

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markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison All of the minor changes add up to a big improvement, and the bed rails are a nice, natural looking addition.

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bama63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: gadsden, alabama Posts: 468	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison diggin that natural patina __________________ Due to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel will be shut off until further notice

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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Nice! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-15-2011, 11:29 PM	#12
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Thanks very much! I really apreciate the nice comments! __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure. Last edited by Revoh; 04-15-2011 at 11:30 PM.

04-16-2011, 01:40 PM	#13
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison looks great!

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glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison I couldn't have done it better!!! Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey guys any more before and after pics?

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SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison ....uh..OK Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66



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04-16-2011, 05:35 PM	#16
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Thanks, guys! ^^That truck there is such a huge change, it's almost hard to believe it's the same truck. Sure is nice, though! __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

04-16-2011, 06:23 PM	#17
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Here’s mine as purchased and how she looks today nearly 20 years later:

04-16-2011, 08:51 PM	#18
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison So basically, you removed the happy face and added the eyeballs? Good job! Actually, I think it goes without saying that that's another amazing transformation. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

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aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Very nice, very very nice! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

04-17-2011, 09:52 AM	#22
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison I know I'm wrong, but the photo looks strange, like it was photo shopped because of the weird way the colors are on the back ground, the custom trim and the front left tire seems exactly the same with a slight under inflation, plus the basketball goal in the background. Sometimes camera will do that though. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 04-17-2011 at 10:01 AM.

04-18-2011, 12:09 AM	#24
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison But the pics are summer vs spring, plus they are slightly pixelated from resiszing you get do that on photoshop. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

04-17-2011, 10:07 AM	#25
astrochimp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unionville Mo. Posts: 217	Re: Here's kind of a little before and after comparison Nice. Great to see a long time build, more evolution then BAM- new truck. I believe you should get to know your car/truck before changing everything.

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