Bodywork done, ready for paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SPUdMurphy · 04-03-2014, 08:35 PM

Hi all,

Truck is finally in the shop after it was t-boned on my way home from work last month.

All the bodywork is done, and I dropped off the paint. Should be ready to come home either tomorrow, or early next week sometime.

Here is how she looked when I dropped off the paint.

Once I get her back, Ill get some more proper photos and post em up.

Ryan

67ctener · 04-03-2014, 08:38 PM

Can't wait till I can say those words. Get pics up when you get it back.

SPUdMurphy · 04-11-2014, 01:54 AM

some teaser shots from in the paint booth:

Ryan

brad_man_72 · 04-11-2014, 05:31 AM

Glad they pulled the grill and bumper. Are those 68 fenders!?

pwdcougar · 04-11-2014, 08:54 AM

Love the color! I want to do my Suburban that combination.

Paul

sboris · 04-11-2014, 10:05 AM

Nice transformation. Looks great.

brad_man_72 · 04-11-2014, 10:43 AM

Are those 68 chevy or 68-72 gmc front fenders? If they are you could convert to a gmc grill without doing any more painting.

SPUdMurphy · 04-11-2014, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad_man_72

Glad they pulled the grill and bumper. Are those 68 fenders!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad_man_72

Are those 68 chevy or 68-72 gmc front fenders? If they are you could convert to a gmc grill without doing any more painting.

Im not sure to be totally honest. I think its a bit of a mismatch of different body parts from over the years. There was a welded up fuel door in the bed when they cut it back to metal to repair the accident damage.

Also, the passenger door had the 3 holes above the handle for the badge that goes there on one model, but not the drivers door. So.......it possibly could be?

Are the GMC fenders angled inward from the top to bottom? If so, then they probably are, as the front grille doesnt sit fully flush with the bottom of the fenders.

Ryan

brad_man_72 · 04-11-2014, 12:57 PM

The link has info on what year make fenders will fit, they can all be used on any 67-72 gm truck depending on grill/core/support/hood.
The top/primer fender is a 67 chevy (no marker) but the leading edge is the same as a 68 chevy or 67-72 gmc fender. The black fender is a 69-72 chevy fender the leading edge is recessed for the grill to fit. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=23

If you can't see what I'm talking about I can hit the black fender with some primer and take another pic.

SPUdMurphy · 04-11-2014, 04:55 PM

Hmmm, im still not really sure. Once I get the truck back on Monday, I will have a closer look.

Whats best to have? What are the benefits of each? Why would it matter? Are some poeple really after certain ones over the other?

Ryan

trac209 · 04-11-2014, 05:56 PM

Wow that looks awesome,love the blue.

SPUdMurphy · 04-11-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by trac209

Wow that looks awesome,love the blue.

Thanks mate, it is 'Grabber Blue' from mustangs. I believe its been the same since its been available, but I got them to use the reference off of the new '13-'14 mustangs.

Was uber cheap due to the lack of metallics. Its the lowest price stage.

Ryan

**jocko** · 04-11-2014, 09:34 PM

nice blue - looks very close to 60-66 chev truck light blue, but with a little more zip to it.

brad_man_72 · 04-11-2014, 10:17 PM

What's more desireable. Most people like the 67-68, but they all have fans, id say its just best to have stuff that matches and fits.

SPUdMurphy · 04-13-2014, 12:58 PM

First pic of the truck completed:

Picking it up tonight, so I will take better photos tonight and make a new thread.

Ryan

brad_man_72 · 04-13-2014, 01:51 PM

Looks good from here!

04-03-2014, 08:35 PM	#1
SPUdMurphy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New West, BC, Canada Posts: 47	Bodywork done, ready for paint Hi all, Truck is finally in the shop after it was t-boned on my way home from work last month. All the bodywork is done, and I dropped off the paint. Should be ready to come home either tomorrow, or early next week sometime. Here is how she looked when I dropped off the paint. Once I get her back, Ill get some more proper photos and post em up. Ryan

04-03-2014, 08:38 PM	#2
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Can't wait till I can say those words. Get pics up when you get it back.

04-11-2014, 01:54 AM	#3
SPUdMurphy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New West, BC, Canada Posts: 47	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint some teaser shots from in the paint booth: Ryan

04-11-2014, 05:31 AM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Glad they pulled the grill and bumper. Are those 68 fenders!? __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

04-11-2014, 08:54 AM	#5
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Love the color! I want to do my Suburban that combination. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

04-11-2014, 10:05 AM	#6
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Nice transformation. Looks great. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

04-11-2014, 10:43 AM	#7
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Are those 68 chevy or 68-72 gmc front fenders? If they are you could convert to a gmc grill without doing any more painting.

04-11-2014, 12:57 PM	#9
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint The link has info on what year make fenders will fit, they can all be used on any 67-72 gm truck depending on grill/core/support/hood. The top/primer fender is a 67 chevy (no marker) but the leading edge is the same as a 68 chevy or 67-72 gmc fender. The black fender is a 69-72 chevy fender the leading edge is recessed for the grill to fit. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=23 If you can't see what I'm talking about I can hit the black fender with some primer and take another pic. Attached Images __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

04-11-2014, 04:55 PM	#10
SPUdMurphy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New West, BC, Canada Posts: 47	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Hmmm, im still not really sure. Once I get the truck back on Monday, I will have a closer look. Whats best to have? What are the benefits of each? Why would it matter? Are some poeple really after certain ones over the other? Ryan

04-11-2014, 05:56 PM	#11
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Wow that looks awesome,love the blue.

04-11-2014, 09:34 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint nice blue - looks very close to 60-66 chev truck light blue, but with a little more zip to it.

04-11-2014, 10:17 PM	#14
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint What's more desireable. Most people like the 67-68, but they all have fans, id say its just best to have stuff that matches and fits. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

04-13-2014, 12:58 PM	#15
SPUdMurphy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New West, BC, Canada Posts: 47	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint First pic of the truck completed: Picking it up tonight, so I will take better photos tonight and make a new thread. Ryan

04-13-2014, 01:51 PM	#16
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Bodywork done, ready for paint Looks good from here! __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,



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