Re-doing "La Blue" once again - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trenz68 · 03-07-2009, 04:25 PM

Well guys i have decide to give my 68 stepside "La Blue" a make over. She will be getting the back shaved and suspension powdercoated along with new paint and interior. Here are some pics before going under the knife.

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Hammer57 · 03-07-2009, 04:35 PM

As nice as it is already, can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve!
BTW, like the Boyd's wheels. May I ask what are the specs on them? They tuck very well.

trenz68 · 03-07-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer57

As nice as it is already, can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve!
BTW, like the Boyd's wheels. May I ask what are the specs on them? They tuck very well.

Thanks..i will be postin plenty of pics as we progress. The wheels are 20x10s all the way around. The front has a 3 1/2 in lip and the rear has a 5in lip.

68 short step · 03-07-2009, 07:21 PM

i vote for a LS7.....looks great for a starting point...

OARNGESI · 03-07-2009, 07:29 PM

Wow that truck looks perfect as is

trenz68 · 03-07-2009, 08:29 PM

Updated pics of progress. Have removed moldings, bumpers and front and rear glass.

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Security guy · 03-07-2009, 08:35 PM

You should of left this truck alone and got another truck to re-do. Your truck looks great as it is (or was). Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

C20-67_N_MO · 03-07-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Security guy

You should of left this truck alone and got another truck to re-do. Your truck looks great as it is (or was). Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

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trenz68 · 03-07-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Security guy

You should of left this truck alone and got another truck to re-do. Your truck looks great as it is (or was). Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Thanks but honestly the truck was painted in 2004 and was time for a change..well to me it was. If i could come across another decent swb i would jump on it as well.

OARNGESI · 03-07-2009, 08:47 PM

Did you strip the roof

trenz68 · 03-07-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Did you strip the roof

Yes had some rust developing by the drip rail.

kristoferlarson · 03-07-2009, 09:09 PM

what route are you goin with paint? love the truck as is btw but i understand sometimes you gotta scratch that itch!

trenz68 · 03-07-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kristoferlarson

what route are you goin with paint? love the truck as is btw but i understand sometimes you gotta scratch that itch!

Probably same blue with custom pinstriping

big_al_71 · 03-07-2009, 09:51 PM

Wow I thought I was the only person that would take a very nice truck/car and re-do it just because..Great looking truck and look forward to seeing the next finished product...good luck!!!!

COACHMEASON · 03-07-2009, 11:07 PM

Please tell me you getting new rims and would love to cut me a deal on those boyds!!

weircc · 03-08-2009, 01:05 AM

that truck was sick already woulda at least waited until winter and got one last summer out of her.but good luck with build cant wait to see what the out come will be

Hammer57 · 03-08-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by COACHMEASON

Please tell me you getting new rims and would love to cut me a deal on those boyds!!

Aw, I saw em first!!!!!!!!!!!!

trenz68 · 03-08-2009, 02:41 PM

More updated pics

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Spray-Bomb · 03-08-2009, 07:26 PM

I vote shave the side markers !!!!!!!!!

trenz68 · 03-08-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

I vote shave the side markers !!!!!!!!!

Was thinking the same..thanks

UltraBlue71 · 03-08-2009, 11:17 PM

beautiful ride already, just goes to show ya we are never satisfied with our trucks and always want more!!!

*chevy29267truck* · 03-08-2009, 11:27 PM

WoW nice truck and frist off your truck has the small back window in the back of the trucks cab so your truck is a 1967 with 1968 front fenders i know my chevys and trucks

trenz68 · 03-09-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy29267truck

WoW nice truck and frist off your truck has the small back window in the back of the trucks cab so your truck is a 1967 with 1968 front fenders i know my chevys and trucks

Its a 68 stepside with a 72 suspension and a 67 cab. Combined what i liked into one truck.

yellowGT · 03-09-2009, 12:34 AM

Well, if you are going with a different wheel setup I will take the ones you have now.... sweet looking truck.

Beatcoaster · 03-09-2009, 12:43 AM

Wow, I love your truck. What is that color code, it is perfect!

03-07-2009, 04:25 PM	#1
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re-doing "La Blue" once again Well guys i have decide to give my 68 stepside "La Blue" a make over. She will be getting the back shaved and suspension powdercoated along with new paint and interior. Here are some pics before going under the knife. lastest pic

03-07-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
Hammer57 Sending her "south" Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 90	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again As nice as it is already, can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve! BTW, like the Boyd's wheels. May I ask what are the specs on them? They tuck very well. __________________ Terry Hall No such thing as a finished project It's either in progress or SOLD Last edited by Hammer57; 03-07-2009 at 04:36 PM. Reason: add

03-07-2009, 07:21 PM	#4
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again i vote for a LS7.....looks great for a starting point...

03-07-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Wow that truck looks perfect as is __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Updated pics of progress. Have removed moldings, bumpers and front and rear glass.

03-07-2009, 08:35 PM	#7
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again You should of left this truck alone and got another truck to re-do. Your truck looks great as it is (or was). Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

03-07-2009, 08:47 PM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Did you strip the roof __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-07-2009, 09:09 PM	#12
kristoferlarson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: onanole MB, Canada Posts: 97	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again what route are you goin with paint? love the truck as is btw but i understand sometimes you gotta scratch that itch!

03-07-2009, 09:51 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Wow I thought I was the only person that would take a very nice truck/car and re-do it just because..Great looking truck and look forward to seeing the next finished product...good luck!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-07-2009, 11:07 PM	#15
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Please tell me you getting new rims and would love to cut me a deal on those boyds!! __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

03-08-2009, 01:05 AM	#16
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again that truck was sick already woulda at least waited until winter and got one last summer out of her.but good luck with build cant wait to see what the out come will be

03-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#18
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again More updated pics

03-08-2009, 07:26 PM	#19
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again I vote shave the side markers !!!!!!!!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-08-2009, 11:17 PM	#21
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again beautiful ride already, just goes to show ya we are never satisfied with our trucks and always want more!!!

03-08-2009, 11:27 PM	#22
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again WoW nice truck and frist off your truck has the small back window in the back of the trucks cab so your truck is a 1967 with 1968 front fenders i know my chevys and trucks



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03-09-2009, 12:34 AM	#24
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Well, if you are going with a different wheel setup I will take the ones you have now.... sweet looking truck. __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

03-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#25
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Wow, I love your truck. What is that color code, it is perfect!

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