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chevytruckluver · 06-03-2011, 09:58 PM

So nice a truck, why would you want to sell it?

BossHogg69 · 06-03-2011, 11:31 PM

Man you did a fantastic job on that truck. Wouldn't be surprised to see it in a magazine! Good luck with the sale!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-04-2011, 09:27 AM

Where did you pick up those outside vette mirrors? And was there any modification to get them to bolt on??

spike38 · 06-04-2011, 10:06 PM

Came out great!
And saved the video on my favorites

Spike

*mrhino* · 06-05-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

So nice a truck, why would you want to sell it?

its what I do, I love building them more them driving then. Dont get me wrong I love driving them, when there not that nice. I'm fearfull that something might happen to them after all that work. I would sooner build a super nice one, and drive one with not so much super

this my daily driver, Im not to worried about scratches and dings on this one, and when its running right I enjoy driving it.

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

Man you did a fantastic job on that truck. Wouldn't be surprised to see it in a magazine! Good luck with the sale!

That would be sweet

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Where did you pick up those outside vette mirrors? And was there any modification to get them to bolt on??

I got them on ebay, but you can find them in many corvette restro catalogs. No I didnt need any modifications, but when i was doing all my body work, welding in all the emblem and trim holes, I also welded in the mirror holes. So when i finally found the mirrors I wanted to use, I just drilled new holes for the vette mirrors. They will not fit where your stock c/10 mirrors were.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-05-2011, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the info my truck is fully shaved so no worries about holes.. Those mirrors just look so right on these trucks..

brossow · 06-05-2011, 09:45 AM

Do those mirrors sit high enough on the door to be fully visible? From here at my desk it looks like they'd be half cut off by the door. I suppose that depends largely on how high you're seated / how tall you are.

*mrhino* · 06-05-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

Do those mirrors sit high enough on the door to be fully visible? From here at my desk it looks like they'd be half cut off by the door. I suppose that depends largely on how high you're seated / how tall you are.

for me the drivers side is perfect and the passenger just a small portion of the corner is cut off by the wing window. but if i were a little taller it would be good. Im only 5' 6" so any one a little taller, could see the whole mirror, with no problem. There was a fine line between where it looked good and function. So I split the difference.

driver side

brossow · 06-05-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhino

for me the drivers side is perfect and the passenger just a small portion of the corner is cut off by the wing window. but if i were a little taller it would be good. Im only 5' 6" so any one a little taller, could see the whole mirror, with no problem. There was a fine line between where it looked good and function. So I split the difference.

Thanks for the info! Hope it was clear that it wasn't a criticism of your project (which is godly) but info for planning my own.

BureauMan · 06-06-2011, 09:18 PM

mrhino, I saw in you thread you made some "Homemade lizard skin"

SO DID YOU EVER DECIDE HOW WELL IT WORKED? WHAT ABOUT AN UPDATE..

5150.4.67 · 06-06-2011, 11:59 PM

Selling it??

Oh well......it will make someone happy.
What's next then?

*mrhino* · 06-08-2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BureauMan

mrhino, I saw in you thread you made some "Homemade lizard skin"

SO DID YOU EVER DECIDE HOW WELL IT WORKED? WHAT ABOUT AN UPDATE..

I think it works well, with that being said, I have never rode in a truck or car that has used real lizard skin so its hard to compare. What I have noticed is the truck has a more solid fell and sound to it. compared to the other trucks iv owned and the 86 i currently drive it dosent have the same tinny sound or feel about it as the others have. Im not sure if its in my head or what but I think it does feel cooler inside. maybe its because I look cooler in it.

72gmcshorty · 06-08-2011, 01:22 PM

what mirror was that? (didnt see it answered)....going to buy my tank soon...

*mrhino* · 06-08-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

what mirror was that? (didnt see it answered)....going to buy my tank soon...

its a gentex Genk31, u can find them on ebay.

*mrhino* · 06-08-2011, 05:30 PM

Gonna be driving the indy to muskegan leg of power tour, tommorow. should be fun, maybe I meet up with some other members.

70c10stepside · 06-08-2011, 08:36 PM

Nice build!

BureauMan · 06-09-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhino

I think it works well, with that being said, I have never rode in a truck or car that has used real lizard skin so its hard to compare. What I have noticed is the truck has a more solid fell and sound to it. compared to the other trucks iv owned and the 86 i currently drive it dosent have the same tinny sound or feel about it as the others have. Im not sure if its in my head or what but I think it does feel cooler inside. maybe its because I look cooler in it.

Thanks it's a great looking truck..

BureauMan · 06-09-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhino

I think it works well, with that being said, I have never rode in a truck or car that has used real lizard skin so its hard to compare. What I have noticed is the truck has a more solid fell and sound to it. compared to the other trucks iv owned and the 86 i currently drive it dosent have the same tinny sound or feel about it as the others have. Im not sure if its in my head or what but I think it does feel cooler inside. maybe its because I look cooler in it.

Thanks, Great looking truck

Gordonr1973 · 06-10-2011, 12:28 AM

I watched the whole video, very nice truck indeed!!

Gordonr1973 · 06-10-2011, 03:01 AM

I read your build for the first time after I watched the video...it's 1am here & I'm buzzing with ideas from your build for my '87 now! Thank you for this detailed thread!!!

Mikewb · 06-10-2011, 05:55 PM

What tires did you go with
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*mrhino* · 06-12-2011, 09:28 AM

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What tires did you go with
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I used Federal Tires, the 595 series. so far I pretty happy with them. I do planning getting another set for my Crew cab project coming up. here's there website: http://www.federaltire.com/

Zoomin · 06-12-2011, 10:46 PM

I just read all through this thread.

Amazing job!

Lots of creativity on display here. Congrats on getting her done.

*mrhino* · 06-23-2011, 08:01 PM

Me and my (semi professional) photographer neighborer, went out the other day to take some nice photos of the truck that i could hang on my wall, and this is what we came up with.

this Shot is in front of the newly restored Lerner theater here in town. it was built in 1924. I can remember as a kid going there to see "Any givin Sunday" in the 70's with my dad, and it was well used and run down then. Now it has been restored and modernized, Like my truck and it is: (I think) the perfect back drop.

this next one is in front of the old Goshen Auto and electric building, the business has been gone for sometime now, but the new business kept the signage on the windows.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-23-2011, 08:37 PM

Man, those pics are awesome! Great job on your truck too!

06-03-2011, 09:58 PM	#326
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Silver Dollar So nice a truck, why would you want to sell it? __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

06-03-2011, 11:31 PM	#327
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06-04-2011, 09:27 AM	#328
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Silver Dollar Where did you pick up those outside vette mirrors? And was there any modification to get them to bolt on?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-04-2011, 10:06 PM	#329
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: Silver Dollar Came out great! And saved the video on my favorites Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

06-05-2011, 09:17 AM	#331
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Silver Dollar Thanks for the info my truck is fully shaved so no worries about holes.. Those mirrors just look so right on these trucks.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-05-2011, 09:45 AM	#332
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: Silver Dollar Do those mirrors sit high enough on the door to be fully visible? From here at my desk it looks like they'd be half cut off by the door. I suppose that depends largely on how high you're seated / how tall you are. __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

06-06-2011, 09:18 PM	#335
BureauMan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 24	Re: Silver Dollar mrhino, I saw in you thread you made some "Homemade lizard skin" SO DID YOU EVER DECIDE HOW WELL IT WORKED? WHAT ABOUT AN UPDATE.. Last edited by BureauMan; 06-06-2011 at 09:20 PM.

06-06-2011, 11:59 PM	#336
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: Silver Dollar Selling it?? Oh well......it will make someone happy. What's next then?

06-08-2011, 01:22 PM	#338
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Silver Dollar what mirror was that? (didnt see it answered)....going to buy my tank soon... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

06-08-2011, 05:30 PM	#340
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Silver Dollar Gonna be driving the indy to muskegan leg of power tour, tommorow. should be fun, maybe I meet up with some other members.

06-08-2011, 08:36 PM	#341
70c10stepside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Taylorsville, Georgia Posts: 482	Re: Silver Dollar Nice build!

06-10-2011, 12:28 AM	#344
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Silver Dollar I watched the whole video, very nice truck indeed!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

06-10-2011, 03:01 AM	#345
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Silver Dollar I read your build for the first time after I watched the video...it's 1am here & I'm buzzing with ideas from your build for my '87 now! Thank you for this detailed thread!!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969 Last edited by Gordonr1973; 06-10-2011 at 03:01 AM.

06-10-2011, 05:55 PM	#346
Mikewb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tulsa,ok Posts: 149	Re: Silver Dollar What tires did you go with Posted via Mobile Device

06-12-2011, 10:46 PM	#348
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Silver Dollar I just read all through this thread. Amazing job! Lots of creativity on display here. Congrats on getting her done. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro



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06-23-2011, 08:01 PM	#349
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Silver Dollar Me and my (semi professional) photographer neighborer, went out the other day to take some nice photos of the truck that i could hang on my wall, and this is what we came up with. this Shot is in front of the newly restored Lerner theater here in town. it was built in 1924. I can remember as a kid going there to see "Any givin Sunday" in the 70's with my dad, and it was well used and run down then. Now it has been restored and modernized, Like my truck and it is: (I think) the perfect back drop. this next one is in front of the old Goshen Auto and electric building, the business has been gone for sometime now, but the new business kept the signage on the windows. Last edited by mrhino; 06-23-2011 at 08:03 PM.

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