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#76 |
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
I really like this truck. It's cool to me that you wanted this color and figured you'd never find it. Bringing it back into good usability and drivability is actually my favorite kind of build thread. Not that I don't like full custom work and stuff, but I can relate to a build like yours. If you are interested in seeing how well you can bring back the paint, you might want to look into Meguiar's number 7. There are also a few other steps I can recommend that will bring black some clarity and shine. Not mirror gloss like new paint, but a nice luster.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
A good cleaning and a little elbow grease will make that thing pop! Really like your direction on this one. Love to see the survivors on the road in all conditions.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
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I wonder if that seat or seat over is original??? From what I've read here (someone correct me if needed...) That seat cover generally came with the Custom Sport Truck option package. The original seat should have been ALL one color??? I had NEVER seen that fancy Custom cover (original) in ANY pickup, EVER...Way Cool!!! |
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
I too love the Vermilion. Mine is one year older and the paint looked a lot like yours when I got it. It was a bare bones farm truck that I added the OE options to bring it up to the CST level
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623299928 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623300105 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623300296
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1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt. |
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#80 |
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Thanks for all the kind words!! Here is the vinyl and fabric I picked out for the seat. Not factory correct but it will work and it’s a little HotRod style. I like the fabric has a maroon smear in it.
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#81 |
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New windshield today!
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Canuck,
What steering wheel is that you added? I like that one. I still have the stock one like in your one interior photo but have been looking at other options.
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#83 |
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What a difference a New windshield makes. Also added my Lopers Keychain it matches the old sticker on the back window
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Time to fix pass front fender. Previous owner replaced Original fender with a a 69-72 after he ran into his fence post. I picked up a 68 fender from a buddy. Cleaned it up and black primered it like stock.
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#85 |
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Here is original fender. It came with truck.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
That is the 15” wheel from my 72 Corvette. I had it made 20 yrs ago by a guy that referbished Corvette teak steering wheels.
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1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt. |
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#87 |
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Progress.
What a difference a chrome rear bumper and older AZ license plate make. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Fender progress.
Last pic it’s so cool to see the original paint on the leaf catcher that paint has been hidden from the sun. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Cleaned up the firewall. Last pic has the 515 mark on firewall.
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#90 |
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Installed the rear trim on the bed that was missing. I found it in the truck after I bought it. I bought some new trim clips at a local paint shop.
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#91 |
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Feels so good to have the correct year fender back on the truck!! I am DIGGING this truck!!!! Can’t wait to get it all washed,scrubbed and Buffed.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Looking good!
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Look'n good in the Arizonie Neighborhood,...without the hood!!!
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
great job on the fender!.... did ya drive all the way to space age for the clips?
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Excellent transformation!
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Looking good 4 sure!!!!!
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
What an awesome bomber!
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#98 |
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Location: gilbert, az
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Gas Run! Means short test drive! Truck reins like a champ. Pertronix and coil next also oil change. Side bed trim installed and hood back on. Then I get to wash scrub wax and polish/buff
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#99 |
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Love everything you’ve done to it!
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#100 |
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
I agree! This thing is coming out sweet!
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