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gcburdic · 07-01-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn321

So I stumbled on your build thread yesterday and I read the entire thing....very entertaining. And what color did you decide on for the V/Cs or have you decided yet? My vote is for black...it would set the orange off a little no matter if it was body colored block or Chevy orange block. JMHO.

Well, thanks for stumblin in Longhorn321!!!....I'm glad it entertained!!!

I haven't decided yet on the VC....I think I like black too....just looking for others input....thanks!!!

gcburdic · 07-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Quick update....sanded and polished the air cleaner cover....just gotta paint the finned area it black.....looks cool!!!...i'll post up the finished product soon!!

VA72C10 · 07-05-2009, 11:12 PM

Looks good...nice when a little elbow grease makes a big difference...I vote black as well...

gcburdic · 07-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Polishin' up one of the valve covers tonight.....the one on bottom is complete, just gotta paint the finned area....Pics didn't turn out all that great, sorry!!

nuke1 · 07-07-2009, 06:44 AM

oh how time consuming, one thing i have to say to polishing, but besides that looks great.

my67chevytruck · 07-07-2009, 08:55 AM

Geoff, pm me your addy , I have another set for you to practice on

gcburdic · 07-07-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

oh how time consuming, one thing i have to say to polishing, but besides that looks great.

yeah....it takes a lot of time, but I guess I've saved some money!!!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Geoff, pm me your addy , I have another set for you to practice on

Send'em on....I'll practice on them....I ain't scared!!!!...What's wrong, your son too busy texting?!?!!?

Pictures don't show it, but there are a few areas that are blemished....I sanded the heck out of a few areas to no avail!!!...Oh well....thanks for the compliments!!!

KJN1971 · 07-07-2009, 01:55 PM

I joined around a week ago and decided to look thru the build threads and happened to pull yours up first and I really enjoyed all of the posts and updates and photos. The color and truck turned out fantastic. I am leaning towards the same color as a two-tone with the top the sunburst and bottom a gun metal grey or close. Great job and it was a joy reading your entire build. Thank You.

my67chevytruck · 07-07-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Send'em on....I'll practice on them....I ain't scared!!!!...What's wrong, your son too busy texting?!?!!?

Pictures don't show it, but there are a few areas that are blemished...

yes we have some blemishes too, thats why i was looking for my benchtop buffer to see if that would buff out.... errrr.. Hate when i lose stuff....

gcburdic · 07-07-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KJN1971

I joined around a week ago and decided to look thru the build threads and happened to pull yours up first and I really enjoyed all of the posts and updates and photos. The color and truck turned out fantastic. I am leaning towards the same color as a two-tone with the top the sunburst and bottom a gun metal grey or close. Great job and it was a joy reading your entire build. Thank You.

KJN1971....I really appreciate you reading through my build and glad you enjoyed it....I'll be on the look out for your build...that 2-tone paint scheme sounds awesome!!!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

yes we have some blemishes too, thats why i was looking for my benchtop buffer to see if that would buff out.... errrr.. Hate when i lose stuff....

Heath....I used an electric drill and I buffed and buffed to no avail....blemishes win!!!

Good luck with yours!

*highperf4x4* · 07-07-2009, 11:18 PM

Subscribed!

gcburdic · 07-08-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by re1

Hey Geoff,
great build and nice truck!
I was wondering what they dinged you for the frame work,
I have the same issue with my frame and need to get it fixed.

thanks
Rich

Hi Rich....frame work was $300.....It was an old cat that has been doing it for years....I think it would of been less if I took him the bare frame...they had to loosen some of the body panels, etc....hope this helps...and thanks for the compliments!

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Subscribed!

Welcome aboard highperf4x4!!!....

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 07:40 AM

Lookin' good Geoff!

*highperf4x4* · 07-09-2009, 01:04 AM

Yup, sorry it took me so long to get in here

Sorry to see you had so much trouble on the body work too. Some people can just ruin your mood huh?

gcburdic · 07-09-2009, 07:49 AM

AMEN!!!....But learning my lesson on these things and who to deal with has made it worth the experience!!!

*highperf4x4* · 07-09-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

AMEN!!!....But learning my lesson on these things and who to deal with has made it worth the experience!!!

......... dangit........ i wish I had it over with too

gcburdic · 07-11-2009, 07:45 AM

So I finished up polishing and painting these VC and air cleaner parts...looks pretty good...still a few flaws, but turned out pretty good....Now I got to get VC gaskets and new air filter for install....will post up that hopefully this weekend!!!

*highperf4x4* · 07-12-2009, 03:57 PM

That looks sharp!!!

gcburdic · 07-15-2009, 09:01 PM

Okay...finally installed the VC and air cleaner cover....what do ya think?...
I installed perma-dry plus gaskets and reused the T-bars hold downs (which I DON'T like)...I'll be changing those out....But noticed there was oil leaks on the passenger side about half way back along the outside...I don't want to reuse the spreader bars, but how can I get it to seat better??

**Hart_Rod** · 07-15-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Okay...finally installed the VC and air cleaner cover....what do ya think?...
I installed perma-dry plus gaskets and reused the T-bars hold downs (which I DON'T like)...I'll be changing those out....But noticed there was oil leaks on the passenger side about half way back along the outside...I don't want to reuse the spreader bars, but how can I get it to seat better??

Maybe the studs are too long on the T bars and bottoming out prior to tigtening up on the valve cover. Try adding a couple of washers to the T bars. Did you let the motor get hot and then retighten them? This seems to help the gaskets seat. Also, I always run a thin layer of permatex on the valve cover before placing the gasket on, but that's just me. Hope this helps.

VA72C10 · 07-15-2009, 09:23 PM

Looks good in there. Other than the spreader bars, I'm not sure...maybe someone else will chime in.

*highperf4x4* · 07-16-2009, 11:24 PM

Looks good!

gcburdic · 07-26-2009, 08:49 PM

So I finally worked on the Mistress a little more this weekend....needed to install the radio and kick panel speakers...It was a pretty easy install once I found a good ground....next I finally got lighting to the gauges in the center panel and hooked up the voltmeter.....then I finally decided to get the fuel gauge working...I had wired it wrong (it took me 2 nights to figure it out, but I got it resolved).....and since I had the bench seat out, I went ahead and installed my original lap belts that were in the truck when I bought it (gonna install 3 pt belts soon so these are temporary)....also, finally got the engine bay cleaned up by installing stainless steel bolts as hold downs on the valve covers (removed the T-bars).....here's a looky at my progress....

MrBlue · 07-26-2009, 09:10 PM

gcburdic,
WOW! Love that Color!
The color really pops out at you!
So how does the exhaust sound on the road?
THanks
MrBlue

gcburdic · 07-26-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlue

gcburdic,
WOW! Love that Color!
The color really pops out at you!
So how does the exhaust sound on the road?
THanks
MrBlue

Hey Thanks so much MrBlue.....

exhausts sounds like....wah, chirp, wahhhhh, chirp, wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (only a TH400)

just kidding.....still sounds good to me, but will take it out back at some point.....just sounds too good to me right now!!!

When I first drove it home (took about an hour), it was cold out and I rode home with the windows up.....When I got out it was like I had the bass in the stereo up full blast for the last hour...

Thanks for looking!!!

07-05-2009, 08:33 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress Quick update....sanded and polished the air cleaner cover....just gotta paint the finned area it black.....looks cool!!!...i'll post up the finished product soon!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-05-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Mistress Looks good...nice when a little elbow grease makes a big difference...I vote black as well... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress Polishin' up one of the valve covers tonight.....the one on bottom is complete, just gotta paint the finned area....Pics didn't turn out all that great, sorry!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-07-2009, 06:44 AM	#5
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project: Mistress oh how time consuming, one thing i have to say to polishing, but besides that looks great. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

07-07-2009, 08:55 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Mistress Geoff, pm me your addy , I have another set for you to practice on __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-07-2009, 01:55 PM	#8
KJN1971 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ringwood, OK Posts: 130	Re: Project: Mistress I joined around a week ago and decided to look thru the build threads and happened to pull yours up first and I really enjoyed all of the posts and updates and photos. The color and truck turned out fantastic. I am leaning towards the same color as a two-tone with the top the sunburst and bottom a gun metal grey or close. Great job and it was a joy reading your entire build. Thank You.

07-07-2009, 11:18 PM	#11
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Mistress Subscribed!

07-08-2009, 07:40 AM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Mistress Lookin' good Geoff! __________________ -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)

07-09-2009, 01:04 AM	#14
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Mistress Yup, sorry it took me so long to get in here Sorry to see you had so much trouble on the body work too. Some people can just ruin your mood huh?

07-09-2009, 07:49 AM	#15
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress AMEN!!!....But learning my lesson on these things and who to deal with has made it worth the experience!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-11-2009, 07:45 AM	#17
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress So I finished up polishing and painting these VC and air cleaner parts...looks pretty good...still a few flaws, but turned out pretty good....Now I got to get VC gaskets and new air filter for install....will post up that hopefully this weekend!!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-12-2009, 03:57 PM	#18
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Mistress That looks sharp!!!

07-15-2009, 09:01 PM	#19
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress Okay...finally installed the VC and air cleaner cover....what do ya think?... I installed perma-dry plus gaskets and reused the T-bars hold downs (which I DON'T like)...I'll be changing those out....But noticed there was oil leaks on the passenger side about half way back along the outside...I don't want to reuse the spreader bars, but how can I get it to seat better?? Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Mistress Looks good in there. Other than the spreader bars, I'm not sure...maybe someone else will chime in. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-16-2009, 11:24 PM	#22
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Mistress Looks good!



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07-26-2009, 08:49 PM	#23
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress So I finally worked on the Mistress a little more this weekend....needed to install the radio and kick panel speakers...It was a pretty easy install once I found a good ground....next I finally got lighting to the gauges in the center panel and hooked up the voltmeter.....then I finally decided to get the fuel gauge working...I had wired it wrong (it took me 2 nights to figure it out, but I got it resolved).....and since I had the bench seat out, I went ahead and installed my original lap belts that were in the truck when I bought it (gonna install 3 pt belts soon so these are temporary)....also, finally got the engine bay cleaned up by installing stainless steel bolts as hold downs on the valve covers (removed the T-bars).....here's a looky at my progress.... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-26-2009, 09:10 PM	#24
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Re: Project: Mistress gcburdic, WOW! Love that Color! The color really pops out at you! So how does the exhaust sound on the road? THanks MrBlue

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