Cleaned her up a bit. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

IHeartGroceries · 01-15-2011, 09:42 PM

Just wanted to show off what was lurking under many years of surface rust, dirt and grime.
Still a fine looking truck underneath.

When I first got her:

What she looks like today:

Here's the interior:

I ended up using the CLR method to remove the severe surface rust from the hood and a few other areas.
Put on a coat of Mother's wax after that.
Still needs alot of good cleaning throughout.

Thanks for looking!

Zoomin · 01-15-2011, 09:46 PM

The ol gal is in pretty good shape!

Welcome to the board too. What are your plans?

oldblue1968chevy · 01-15-2011, 10:05 PM

Lookin' really shart man!

Ps, flip the steering wheel 180* next time for interior shots lol, it bothers me

Gene · 01-15-2011, 10:08 PM

Love the white/olive green/white combo. My first truck had this color combo. Welcome to the board.

waynep · 01-15-2011, 10:09 PM

Great looking truck!!

Critter · 01-15-2011, 10:38 PM

Very Nice! I love before and after pics!

JCD · 01-15-2011, 10:49 PM

Looks great.. I kind of like this color

According to the spid that's exactly what mine originally looked like as well..
Olive green, with white door panels, plaid seat, with the highlander option.
Mine's a custom deluxe C20 with a 350/350 and Dana rear.

J.

IHeartGroceries · 01-16-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

The ol gal is in pretty good shape!

Welcome to the board too. What are your plans?

Thanks! I'm not even for sure just yet. My current major goal is preservation, as there's not much money for much else. Resoration is likely in the future. It runs very well and seems to be in pretty good mechanical shape for now, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Lookin' really shart man!

Ps, flip the steering wheel 180* next time for interior shots lol, it bothers me

Ha! Actually, it bothers me too. I didn't notice until I uploaded the photos. I was like, "Damn!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene

Love the white/olive green/white combo. My first truck had this color combo. Welcome to the board.

I think it's a pretty neat combo myself! Of course, I'm biased.

And thanks to everybody else!

oldblue1968chevy · 01-16-2011, 05:30 PM

Cool

Need more pictures of those awesome floormats lol Welcome!

matthew20061 · 01-16-2011, 05:47 PM

Thats looking great! Amazing transformation!

OhOneWS6 · 01-16-2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Lookin' really shart man!

Doesn't look like the shart I know.

Truck looks great cleaned up.

1970 Bowtie · 01-16-2011, 08:15 PM

Nice looking rig,repaint the rims,some beauty rings and center caps and she will look sweet.Also welcome to the board you will find a lot of good info here and good people willing to help. BTW x2 on the floor mats.

DEISS · 01-16-2011, 08:38 PM

very nice truck

Tx Firefighter · 01-16-2011, 08:44 PM

If you listen closely you can hear that truck crying out for a set of 8 inch truck rally wheels and white letter 275/60 tires.

72BlckButy · 01-16-2011, 08:48 PM

Nice work!

IHeartGroceries · 01-16-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

If you listen closely you can hear that truck crying out for a set of 8 inch truck rally wheels and white letter 275/60 tires.

I don't even have to listen closely. She's practically screaming it. LOL!

Thanks, everybody!

Very impressed at the knowledge here, and very excited about how incredibly active this forum is!

01-15-2011, 09:42 PM	#1
IHeartGroceries Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: TX Posts: 65	Cleaned her up a bit. Just wanted to show off what was lurking under many years of surface rust, dirt and grime. Still a fine looking truck underneath. When I first got her: What she looks like today: Here's the interior: I ended up using the CLR method to remove the severe surface rust from the hood and a few other areas. Put on a coat of Mother's wax after that. Still needs alot of good cleaning throughout. Thanks for looking!

01-15-2011, 09:46 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. The ol gal is in pretty good shape! Welcome to the board too. What are your plans? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-15-2011, 10:05 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Lookin' really shart man! Ps, flip the steering wheel 180* next time for interior shots lol, it bothers me __________________ 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

01-15-2011, 10:08 PM	#4
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Love the white/olive green/white combo. My first truck had this color combo. Welcome to the board.

01-15-2011, 10:09 PM	#5
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Great looking truck!!

01-15-2011, 10:38 PM	#6
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Very Nice! I love before and after pics! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-15-2011, 10:49 PM	#7
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Looks great.. I kind of like this color According to the spid that's exactly what mine originally looked like as well.. Olive green, with white door panels, plaid seat, with the highlander option. Mine's a custom deluxe C20 with a 350/350 and Dana rear. J. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

01-16-2011, 05:30 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Cool Need more pictures of those awesome floormats lol Welcome! __________________ 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

01-16-2011, 05:47 PM	#10
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Thats looking great! Amazing transformation! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

01-16-2011, 08:15 PM	#12
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Nice looking rig,repaint the rims,some beauty rings and center caps and she will look sweet.Also welcome to the board you will find a lot of good info here and good people willing to help. BTW x2 on the floor mats.

01-16-2011, 08:38 PM	#13
DEISS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Big Bear Lake, CA. Posts: 291	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. very nice truck

01-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. If you listen closely you can hear that truck crying out for a set of 8 inch truck rally wheels and white letter 275/60 tires. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-16-2011, 08:48 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Cleaned her up a bit. Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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