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VTKidder · 06-04-2003, 07:28 AM

I haven't shared a picture of my '69 SWB yet, so I thought I'd slap one up for the world to see before it heads to the paint booth....

toms68cst · 06-04-2003, 07:44 AM

I like the patchwork look! It's gonna be sweet when you get it painted. What color are you going with?

Blue Beard · 06-04-2003, 08:05 AM

Only one white wall?

VTKidder · 06-04-2003, 08:28 AM

The tires are whatever I had kicking around that would hold air; 4 tires, 3 different sizes. It's the new thing; instead of changing tires every season, just put on 1 high perf, 1 mud and snow, 1 all season, and 1 touring!

I'm sitting on the fence with the paint scheme. I'm really partial to the Cheyenne white / red / white / red, or white / blue / white / blue, but still haven't ruled out a solid scheme either. Whatever happens, I want the roof and pillars white, then we'll go from there. I was 100% set on the Cheyenne stripes until I saw this board members CST...really fell in love with the scheme. I have a friend who owns a body shop spraying it, and it will probably be a last second decision. The whole interior needs to be done however I decide to go, so there's no easier way to do it. 90% sure it will be the Cheyenne red / white stripes since I have an absolutely 100% minty fresh original houndstooth bench that is red and black I'd like to keep in the truck. I'll keep you all posted though.

**CPNE** · 06-04-2003, 09:52 AM

I've got several trucks in the "circus wagon" motif! Mine just never make it to the paint booth.

Red is nice. My son's 67 is going to be solide red with the tan CST buckets. It's a stepside so monochrome is the way to go with that body style. I assume you're putting on the upper and lower trim?

Any progress on pics of the stepside fenders and tailgate? Still interested

VTKidder · 06-04-2003, 10:02 AM

I'll eventually get the upper and lower trim; woodgrain all the way, same on the tailgate. She'll most likely be solid white until I can pony up the $1,500 for brand new trim all the way around the truck, then I'll pull it back in the booth, throw the red on and add the trim.

I did check the fenders this weekend...both are starting to go where they attach to the running boards. I don't know how easy / tough removal of them will be, but I didn't get any pics as it was pouring rain when I went back to work on my truck. The main area of trouble is where the fender begins it's upward decent from the step. Nothing rusted through, but the 1" or so flap inside the fender that has the holes where the bolts go through look a little tender. I'll be back there this weekend...give you a call and let you know exactly when. Probably the easiest thing would be to just give you the entire bed; sides, front, tailgate and fenders if you wanted it, then do what you'd like with the remainder....I have no use for a LWB step bed with a SWB fleet truck.

**CPNE** · 06-04-2003, 10:52 AM

Still interested. Let me know. Do you sill have my phone #? Thanks

VTKidder · 06-04-2003, 11:04 AM

"Is your number still 9-1-1?"

-Ace Ventura-

yeah...I got it in a PM

06-04-2003, 07:28 AM	#1
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Frankenstein I haven't shared a picture of my '69 SWB yet, so I thought I'd slap one up for the world to see before it heads to the paint booth.... Attached Images

06-04-2003, 07:44 AM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	I like the patchwork look! It's gonna be sweet when you get it painted. What color are you going with? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-04-2003, 08:05 AM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Only one white wall? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

06-04-2003, 08:28 AM	#4
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	The tires are whatever I had kicking around that would hold air; 4 tires, 3 different sizes. It's the new thing; instead of changing tires every season, just put on 1 high perf, 1 mud and snow, 1 all season, and 1 touring! I'm sitting on the fence with the paint scheme. I'm really partial to the Cheyenne white / red / white / red, or white / blue / white / blue, but still haven't ruled out a solid scheme either. Whatever happens, I want the roof and pillars white, then we'll go from there. I was 100% set on the Cheyenne stripes until I saw this board members CST...really fell in love with the scheme. I have a friend who owns a body shop spraying it, and it will probably be a last second decision. The whole interior needs to be done however I decide to go, so there's no easier way to do it. 90% sure it will be the Cheyenne red / white stripes since I have an absolutely 100% minty fresh original houndstooth bench that is red and black I'd like to keep in the truck. I'll keep you all posted though. Attached Images

06-04-2003, 09:52 AM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I've got several trucks in the "circus wagon" motif! Mine just never make it to the paint booth. Red is nice. My son's 67 is going to be solide red with the tan CST buckets. It's a stepside so monochrome is the way to go with that body style. I assume you're putting on the upper and lower trim? Any progress on pics of the stepside fenders and tailgate? Still interested __________________ 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

06-04-2003, 10:02 AM	#6
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	I'll eventually get the upper and lower trim; woodgrain all the way, same on the tailgate. She'll most likely be solid white until I can pony up the $1,500 for brand new trim all the way around the truck, then I'll pull it back in the booth, throw the red on and add the trim. I did check the fenders this weekend...both are starting to go where they attach to the running boards. I don't know how easy / tough removal of them will be, but I didn't get any pics as it was pouring rain when I went back to work on my truck. The main area of trouble is where the fender begins it's upward decent from the step. Nothing rusted through, but the 1" or so flap inside the fender that has the holes where the bolts go through look a little tender. I'll be back there this weekend...give you a call and let you know exactly when. Probably the easiest thing would be to just give you the entire bed; sides, front, tailgate and fenders if you wanted it, then do what you'd like with the remainder....I have no use for a LWB step bed with a SWB fleet truck.

06-04-2003, 10:52 AM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Still interested. Let me know. Do you sill have my phone #? Thanks __________________ 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

06-04-2003, 11:04 AM	#8
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	"Is your number still 9-1-1?" -Ace Ventura- yeah...I got it in a PM



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