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Frkypunk70 · 07-18-2011, 08:48 PM

Well, got home from work and shortly afterward my new project arrived. I just bought this from Jim_Pa. Pretty much a good starter truck, dont get me wrong it needs some work,but you should have seen my 70. Anyway its a 68 50th LWB, has a Arizona box on it and had a 6.0 and t56 already installed just a matter of re-doing the drivetrain ..again. So I'm thinking of making a tribute 50th(kinda a sleeper) Except doing satin black to replace the white on the paint and the new camaro champagne for the gold. Same paint scheme though...and of course it will be LS powered and have a t56 in it. let me know what you think?

oldblue1968chevy · 07-18-2011, 08:49 PM

I think paint it back original with the Ls drivetrain....

cool truck no matter what!

keep us updated

Frkypunk70 · 07-18-2011, 08:57 PM

I've thought about that too, except doing a slight pearl to the white.

Frkypunk70 · 07-18-2011, 09:07 PM

Forgot to mention already has the 5 lug swap(with posi) and all the plumbing for misc stuff. Just an added bonus for me.
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**70cst** · 07-18-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

I think paint it back original with the Ls drivetrain....

cool truck no matter what!

keep us updated

X2 thats a

Either way you are going to have a

and its your truck so do what pleases you

Be sure to keep us updated.

Frkypunk70 · 07-18-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

X2 thats a

Either way you are going to have a

and its your truck so do what pleases you

Be sure to keep us updated.

Thank you, I think what you guys are saying goes with the sleeper factor. Guess I just want to put a twist on the 50th. I think they should have made one black and gold. Should have the photoshop guys do a rendering of just to see if it's something I would like. Just slightly lower with poverty caps and black steelies.....hint...hint...

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**70cst** · 07-18-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Frkypunk70

Thank you, I think what you guys are saying goes with the sleeper factor. Guess I just want to put a twist on the 50th. I think they should have made one black and gold. Should have the photoshop guys do a rendering of just to see if it's something I would like. Just slightly lower with poverty caps and black steelies.....hint...hint...

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Good idea...this way you can get a visual of what your thinking.

Frkypunk70 · 07-18-2011, 11:20 PM

Just to give an idea why I want to go this route is most people do not know what they are actually looking at. My 70 for instance is Hyperion with black in the center and on the roof. If you see the truck at a show or on the highway it "looks" triple black. If you really look its more deep plum with metal flake. People see what they want to, and if I do it right everyone will find what they like. I kind of like playing mind games with colors. Guess it's the artist in me.
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dukcaln · 07-19-2011, 12:29 PM

nice base to start... and I am a huge fan of sleepers!!! had a few myself

Zoomin · 07-19-2011, 01:57 PM

This is the part of the hobby I like - putting my own touch on things. I think you've got a good plan in the works.
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**FleetsidePaul** · 07-19-2011, 03:27 PM

I like the original paint with the Pearl idea, but I'm a sucker for Pearl paintjobs.

07-18-2011, 08:48 PM	#1
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	New project arrived today Well, got home from work and shortly afterward my new project arrived. I just bought this from Jim_Pa. Pretty much a good starter truck, dont get me wrong it needs some work,but you should have seen my 70. Anyway its a 68 50th LWB, has a Arizona box on it and had a 6.0 and t56 already installed just a matter of re-doing the drivetrain ..again. So I'm thinking of making a tribute 50th(kinda a sleeper) Except doing satin black to replace the white on the paint and the new camaro champagne for the gold. Same paint scheme though...and of course it will be LS powered and have a t56 in it. let me know what you think? __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

07-18-2011, 08:49 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New project arrived today I think paint it back original with the Ls drivetrain.... cool truck no matter what! keep us updated __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-18-2011, 08:57 PM	#3
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: New project arrived today I've thought about that too, except doing a slight pearl to the white. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

07-18-2011, 09:07 PM	#4
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: New project arrived today Forgot to mention already has the 5 lug swap(with posi) and all the plumbing for misc stuff. Just an added bonus for me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

07-18-2011, 11:20 PM	#8
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: New project arrived today Just to give an idea why I want to go this route is most people do not know what they are actually looking at. My 70 for instance is Hyperion with black in the center and on the roof. If you see the truck at a show or on the highway it "looks" triple black. If you really look its more deep plum with metal flake. People see what they want to, and if I do it right everyone will find what they like. I kind of like playing mind games with colors. Guess it's the artist in me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

07-19-2011, 12:29 PM	#9
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: New project arrived today nice base to start... and I am a huge fan of sleepers!!! had a few myself __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-19-2011, 01:57 PM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: New project arrived today This is the part of the hobby I like - putting my own touch on things. I think you've got a good plan in the works. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

07-19-2011, 03:27 PM	#11
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: New project arrived today I like the original paint with the Pearl idea, but I'm a sucker for Pearl paintjobs. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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