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shawno72 · 03-04-2013, 05:36 PM

Chad I believe the 72 has a 4/6 drop with 20x8.5 and 20x10. We were actually discussing it cause Keith bought it that way and isn't sure. Maybe Rene (C/10 King) can shed some light on the subject

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C/10 King · 03-04-2013, 05:51 PM

Chad, originally I thought it was ECC 3/5 drop but now I'm sure it's a 4/6 from ECC and Shawno was correct on the wheel sizes.

C/10 King · 03-04-2013, 05:56 PM

Hey Shawno, how long do you think Keith's new bucket seats will stay blue in the truck?

shawno72 · 03-05-2013, 08:37 AM

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Hey Shawno, how long do you think Keith's new bucket seats will stay blue in the truck?

To be honest I'm surprised they still are

he talked to Danny, the guy who did my seats, and he gave him a good price so we will see how long before he does it

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shawno72 · 03-05-2013, 09:24 AM

Hey guys I need your thoughts. I'm not quite ready for the paint booth yet but am tired of my failed attempt at faux patina

So I was thinking of getting some satin white and rattling the truck for now. What's your guys' thoughts? Eventually it will go back to the original red, love that color.
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CC69Rat · 03-05-2013, 09:44 AM

I understand what you're saying, but honestly if you're luck is anything like mine I say leave well enough alone. Rattle can is going to just make things more difficult when you go to do your final paint job. Just my opinion. Satin (anything really) is kinda hard to maintain, dirt will stick to it (?) and it's tough to get the sheen to look right. You'll have spots that are too dull, spots that are too shiney.. but maybe you're a better painter than I am. Who knows. You asked for opinions ..

I say leave it.

I think it looks cool as it is.

shawno72 · 03-05-2013, 09:58 AM

Thank you Chad. That's why I'm asking for opinions

I would rather leave it be, cause its easier

, but a part of me wants one color as well. Oh well we'll see how I feel in a day or two

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Rusbuilt · 03-05-2013, 11:16 AM

I agree, just let it ride brother!

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-05-2013, 11:22 AM

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I agree, just let it ride brother!

x2, it looks cool, you are just tired of it cause you see it all the time. We all like it so don't change it until it's time to go red

BB72CHEVKT · 03-05-2013, 11:39 AM

How bout an automotve grade flat white sprayed on kind of like gringoloco's?

shawno72 · 03-05-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I agree, just let it ride brother!

Thanks Rus!!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

x2, it looks cool, you are just tired of it cause you see it all the time. We all like it so don't change it until it's time to go red

How about I sand it till its red?

NOT

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

How bout an automotve grade flat white sprayed on kind of like gringoloco's?

Do you have any pics?

Cole Trickle · 03-06-2013, 02:12 PM

looking good!

All i have done since the a****er show is wash my truck and put it away...lol

Bennett68C10 · 03-06-2013, 03:00 PM

I would just rock what you got until you can get it painted the way you want. I wouldn't rattle can it cause you would have to strip it all off to paint over it. Heck i would take what you have now anyday compared to what mine looks like

Atleast your truck is solid. If mine was solid I would have definitely left the original paint and rocked it patina.

shawno72 · 03-06-2013, 03:25 PM

That's ok Brandon, just think of how much money you've saved

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shawno72 · 03-06-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I would just rock what you got until you can get it painted the way you want. I wouldn't rattle can it cause you would have to strip it all off to paint over it. Heck i would take what you have now anyday compared to what mine looks like

Atleast your truck is solid. If mine was solid I would have definitely left the original paint and rocked it patina.

Thanks Keith. I do like the fact that its all the original sheet metal, well except for the repop tailgate

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Bennett68C10 · 03-06-2013, 04:29 PM

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Thanks Keith. I do like the fact that its all the original sheet metal, well except for the repop tailgate

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Your lucky that's all you have, when I'm done with mine the only original sheetmetal will be the cab and parts of the doors

I say parts cause they have new door skins and bottoms.
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jasonvw · 03-06-2013, 05:34 PM

I dig the truck the way it is, don't go flat with it. I think you would get sick of flat paint pretty quickly. If your truck is red under that white and you want to try to strip it back, you can use Easy off Oven cleaner on a small spot and let it set for a few minutes, then wipe it off and see if it peeled back any of those top coats back to the red. This method works really well if you pay attention and will get you back to the original paint without damaging it. I have done this many times.

shawno72 · 03-06-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonvw

I dig the truck the way it is, don't go flat with it. I think you would get sick of flat paint pretty quickly. If your truck is red under that white and you want to try to strip it back, you can use Easy off Oven cleaner on a small spot and let it set for a few minutes, then wipe it off and see if it peeled back any of those top coats back to the red. This method works really well if you pay attention and will get you back to the original paint without damaging it. I have done this many times.

You know I may try this. I'll let you know if I do.
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Cole Trickle · 03-06-2013, 08:16 PM

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That's ok Brandon, just think of how much money you've saved

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There is no such thing as "saved" in my life...lol

<-------- way to many hobbies and big bills

shawno72 · 03-09-2013, 03:02 PM

Well since I have access to exhaust stuff, I went ahead added a couple goodies

NewType72 · 03-09-2013, 03:12 PM

That's a nice tip man

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DesertCat · 03-09-2013, 03:35 PM

Shawn, that looks nice. I was wondering if you had more pics of how you ran your exhaust system. I have seen a bit of it and was really wanting to run mine outside the frame too.

I think about an x-pipe or an h-pipe but still don't really want the pipes inside the rails... what do you think?

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-09-2013, 04:34 PM

nice, I like the angle of the tips
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shawno72 · 03-09-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

Shawn, that looks nice. I was wondering if you had more pics of how you ran your exhaust system. I have seen a bit of it and was really wanting to run mine outside the frame too.

I think about an x-pipe or an h-pipe but still don't really want the pipes inside the rails... what do you think?

For me with the pipes outside the rails it would mean droping the pipe down and then in for the x or h pipe to happen. I was wanting maximum ground cleanrance for the bag drop, which will happen one day. Here are some pics I just snapped, sorry cell phone pics.

DesertCat · 03-09-2013, 05:13 PM

That really helps a lot, looks great. Thanks buddy

03-04-2013, 05:36 PM	#576
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Chad I believe the 72 has a 4/6 drop with 20x8.5 and 20x10. We were actually discussing it cause Keith bought it that way and isn't sure. Maybe Rene (C/10 King) can shed some light on the subject Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-04-2013, 05:51 PM	#577
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Chad, originally I thought it was ECC 3/5 drop but now I'm sure it's a 4/6 from ECC and Shawno was correct on the wheel sizes. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-04-2013, 05:56 PM	#578
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Hey Shawno, how long do you think Keith's new bucket seats will stay blue in the truck? __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-05-2013, 09:24 AM	#580
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Hey guys I need your thoughts. I'm not quite ready for the paint booth yet but am tired of my failed attempt at faux patina So I was thinking of getting some satin white and rattling the truck for now. What's your guys' thoughts? Eventually it will go back to the original red, love that color. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-05-2013, 09:44 AM	#581
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I understand what you're saying, but honestly if you're luck is anything like mine I say leave well enough alone. Rattle can is going to just make things more difficult when you go to do your final paint job. Just my opinion. Satin (anything really) is kinda hard to maintain, dirt will stick to it (?) and it's tough to get the sheen to look right. You'll have spots that are too dull, spots that are too shiney.. but maybe you're a better painter than I am. Who knows. You asked for opinions .. I say leave it. I think it looks cool as it is. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-05-2013, 09:58 AM	#582
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Thank you Chad. That's why I'm asking for opinions I would rather leave it be, cause its easier , but a part of me wants one color as well. Oh well we'll see how I feel in a day or two Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-05-2013, 11:16 AM	#583
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I agree, just let it ride brother! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

03-05-2013, 11:39 AM	#585
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread How bout an automotve grade flat white sprayed on kind of like gringoloco's? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

03-06-2013, 02:12 PM	#587
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread looking good! All i have done since the a****er show is wash my truck and put it away...lol __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

03-06-2013, 03:00 PM	#588
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I would just rock what you got until you can get it painted the way you want. I wouldn't rattle can it cause you would have to strip it all off to paint over it. Heck i would take what you have now anyday compared to what mine looks like Atleast your truck is solid. If mine was solid I would have definitely left the original paint and rocked it patina. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-06-2013, 03:25 PM	#589
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread That's ok Brandon, just think of how much money you've saved Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-06-2013, 05:34 PM	#592
jasonvw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 629	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I dig the truck the way it is, don't go flat with it. I think you would get sick of flat paint pretty quickly. If your truck is red under that white and you want to try to strip it back, you can use Easy off Oven cleaner on a small spot and let it set for a few minutes, then wipe it off and see if it peeled back any of those top coats back to the red. This method works really well if you pay attention and will get you back to the original paint without damaging it. I have done this many times. __________________ 67-72 Heater Delete plates available now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676529 Follow me on Instagram for the latest updates: http://instagram.com/deadairgarage

03-09-2013, 03:02 PM	#595
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Well since I have access to exhaust stuff, I went ahead added a couple goodies Attached Images __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-09-2013, 03:12 PM	#596
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread That's a nice tip man Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

03-09-2013, 03:35 PM	#597
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Shawn, that looks nice. I was wondering if you had more pics of how you ran your exhaust system. I have seen a bit of it and was really wanting to run mine outside the frame too. I think about an x-pipe or an h-pipe but still don't really want the pipes inside the rails... what do you think? __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131



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03-09-2013, 04:34 PM	#598
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread nice, I like the angle of the tips Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-09-2013, 05:13 PM	#600
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread That really helps a lot, looks great. Thanks buddy __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

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