Paint it, or leave it? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 07-07-2010, 08:28 PM

Buff it, drop it, and drive it... plain and simple and just following the other posts above. I agree with the 4/6 or 4.5/6" drop, and I did a similar build of my '69, bought it, lowered it, drove it and then added other wheels. Check out my build thread for any information you will need in lowering it and adding disc brakes if you decided to go that route. (Click on Blank Slate in my signature)

**yote1234** · 07-07-2010, 08:32 PM

wash,buff, and drive!

Painter D · 07-07-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notrodder

Polish it, wax it, then drive it everywhere.

Agreed

Flat 67 · 07-07-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crapy67

It can only have the original paint once

Amen to that.........................................................

Let's see more pics............................Awesome truck................Flat67

68lowburb · 07-07-2010, 11:28 PM

leave it !!

DCoffey · 07-07-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by short-t

So, you are the one that got that truck, stole it right from under my nose!

That thing will polish up nicely and you won't have to worry about getting a boo boo on new paint!

Go with a gen IV fuel injected engine, easy to find and you'll have the power and economy to go along with it.

My 68 with LS2 project in progress,

Could not believe that you locals did not scoop that thing up quicker, I had to travel 7 hours to pick it up. Like the fact it has very little bondo in it and is wide open under the hood for putting what ever I want in it. Thinking of pulling the body off, LS swap into it, disk brakes and completely build the bottom end up with some CPP tubular stuff. What did you pull the LS out of?

tim21391 · 07-08-2010, 03:50 AM

throw a shop logo.. slam it. and drive the heck outta it i like those kinda trucks done this way

D-Rat · 07-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Hey Short-T....where'd you get that swaybar setup?

quentin hill · 07-09-2010, 05:00 PM

previous quote: throw a shop logo.. slam it. and drive the heck outta it.

I agree I wish I would have did that to mine. Mine now sits sanded I do a little at a time when I wish I was enjoying it. It's driving me crazy

short-t · 07-09-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCoffey

Could not believe that you locals did not scoop that thing up quicker, I had to travel 7 hours to pick it up. Like the fact it has very little bondo in it and is wide open under the hood for putting what ever I want in it. Thinking of pulling the body off, LS swap into it, disk brakes and completely build the bottom end up with some CPP tubular stuff. What did you pull the LS out of?

A fellow board member here let me know about the truck, but when I had called he said it had just sold.

The LS2 came from a 16000 mile 2007 2wd Blazer SS.

short-t · 07-09-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Rat

Hey Short-T....where'd you get that swaybar setup?

All of my suspension parts came from Early Classics Enterprises. Very nice stuff imo.

treveiger · 07-09-2010, 10:56 PM

what i would do it paint if base black an not put the clear coat on (to kinda give it a rat rod look) an put nice set of chrome wheels with white lettering tires that would look sharp.

packers05 · 07-09-2010, 11:05 PM

I would drive it as is anyway am I the only one who dislikes the sound of the ls series motor I just think they sound different than the old sbc or bbc must be the firing order but anyway cool truck

Hubscrub · 07-09-2010, 11:53 PM

shop logo, drop X3

JRBECK64 · 07-10-2010, 07:45 AM

Buff it out but make sure theres enough to buff. You might make a bigger mess than you want to deal with. I would hand wax it and see how it turns out then drive it. Good Luck

JRBECK64

swappy · 12-19-2010, 01:40 PM

leave it!!!!! you can paint it any time you will never get the stock paint back

bajaracing · 12-19-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AusMarty

Heres a start

perfect.. that drop did the trick.. nice truck! i wouldn't paint it, nor polish it either! just get rid of that rear bumper... enjoy that badass pickup!!

1956cameo · 12-19-2010, 05:35 PM

If you buff it out with swirl and scratch remover then wax it the paint will propably come out looking like new. I say save some time and money by simply buffing it.

07-07-2010, 08:28 PM	#26
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Paint it, or leave it? Buff it, drop it, and drive it... plain and simple and just following the other posts above. I agree with the 4/6 or 4.5/6" drop, and I did a similar build of my '69, bought it, lowered it, drove it and then added other wheels. Check out my build thread for any information you will need in lowering it and adding disc brakes if you decided to go that route. (Click on Blank Slate in my signature) __________________ -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)

07-07-2010, 08:32 PM	#27
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: Paint it, or leave it? wash,buff, and drive! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-07-2010, 11:28 PM	#30
68lowburb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: prairieville, louisiana Posts: 883	Re: Paint it, or leave it? leave it !!

07-08-2010, 03:50 AM	#32
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Paint it, or leave it? throw a shop logo.. slam it. and drive the heck outta it i like those kinda trucks done this way __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-09-2010, 04:36 PM	#33
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	Re: Paint it, or leave it? Hey Short-T....where'd you get that swaybar setup? __________________ 1970 CST with a screaming 400 www.nissan4wheelers.com

07-09-2010, 05:00 PM	#34
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: Paint it, or leave it? previous quote: throw a shop logo.. slam it. and drive the heck outta it. I agree I wish I would have did that to mine. Mine now sits sanded I do a little at a time when I wish I was enjoying it. It's driving me crazy __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

07-09-2010, 10:56 PM	#37
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Paint it, or leave it? what i would do it paint if base black an not put the clear coat on (to kinda give it a rat rod look) an put nice set of chrome wheels with white lettering tires that would look sharp.

07-09-2010, 11:05 PM	#38
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: Paint it, or leave it? I would drive it as is anyway am I the only one who dislikes the sound of the ls series motor I just think they sound different than the old sbc or bbc must be the firing order but anyway cool truck

07-09-2010, 11:53 PM	#39
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Paint it, or leave it? shop logo, drop X3 __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

07-10-2010, 07:45 AM	#40
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Paint it, or leave it? Buff it out but make sure theres enough to buff. You might make a bigger mess than you want to deal with. I would hand wax it and see how it turns out then drive it. Good Luck JRBECK64

12-19-2010, 01:40 PM	#41
swappy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 36	Re: Paint it, or leave it? leave it!!!!! you can paint it any time you will never get the stock paint back __________________ Rick 71 C10 long fleet sold 72 C10 short fleet 72 Olds cutlass 85 442 87 442

12-19-2010, 05:35 PM	#43
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Paint it, or leave it? If you buff it out with swirl and scratch remover then wax it the paint will propably come out looking like new. I say save some time and money by simply buffing it. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.