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69sixpackbee · 07-21-2003, 01:16 AM

To all of you who have supplied the pieces, old and new, to help me get my project done....A BIG THANX!!

Before:

After:

Here is a link to the album:
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...elected=317783
Just in time for vacation..I am leaving for Texas on Friday!!

I will stand this truck up any day to a new one! Has everything the new ones do except..LESS PLASTIC!!

"Old Air" A/C system
Cruise
Tilt
Power 60/40 Seats
Power disc brakes
Fresh original 402 V8
Performer intake w/ Quadrajet
Comp Cams XE-250-H10 cam
Ported oval port heads
Dual 2 1/2" "Dyno-max" muffs.. dumping in front of the axle.
HEI ignition
4 speed manual
Dana "60" rear..3.54:1 gears
Hellwig overloads (bags are coming!)
295/75R16 "All Terrain T/A's"
Side tool stowage box
30 gallon auxilliary fuel tank
30" extendable rear chrome bumper with class III load equalizing hitch (will be on tomorrow..borrowed from a '99 Dodge Ram 2500)
Epoxy bedliner
Tinted windows
Triple battery system w/ 105 AMP 12-SI alternator (internally regulated) from a Buick Riviera
Corsica maplite rearview mirror
Headliner added
600 watt Sony 4-speaker sound system w/remote and DVD video player.
The whole cab and doore are completely soundproofed with "Dynamat" and insulated from stem to stern.
Full carpeting
All new rubber..everywhere
All trim repainted and buffed
All badges restored.
Restored dash cluster

casey · 07-21-2003, 01:20 AM

woo that turned out real nice, good job

Ron · 07-21-2003, 01:28 AM

Looks great. Where did you paint it?

69sixpackbee · 07-21-2003, 01:44 AM

I did all the work in my back yard..prep and bodywork. Whole new front clip too. I completely stripped the truck and then I drove it over to a buddy's shop to apply the final coats in a good closed paint booth. Put on 4 coats of Nason polyurethane in the original color scheme. #518 Medium Green & #517 White
Then, when I got it back home I spent the next 15 hours color sanding, buffing & waxing and about another 20 hours of reassembly..phew!! no more projects!!

SLS · 07-21-2003, 02:37 AM

WOW! That looks GREAT!

You should be really proud of how it turned out. Nice list of 'options' too! I hope you get TONS of enjoyment driving that beauty around. I know I would.

And thanks for posting the 'before and after' type pictures. I'm sure that I wont be the only one to derive some added 'oomph' towards completing a treasured project because of seeing the results you have achieved.

casey · 07-21-2003, 02:45 AM

what do you mean by color sanding?

supercheyenne · 07-21-2003, 04:49 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

JayDubBlazer · 07-21-2003, 05:09 AM

Sweet, I love that color green. Are those 2000-2002 bench seats or buckets with the center console? I was just wondering how you put them in.

dmurphy68 · 07-21-2003, 05:25 AM

that looks great you paint it yourself or did your buddy help you . two words (very nice)

**Palf70Step** · 07-21-2003, 05:26 AM

Very Nice!!

Tx Firefighter · 07-21-2003, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by casey
what do you mean by color sanding?

He sanded the new paint with very fine grit paper (usually 1000 to 2500 grit range). Then after sanding all of the texture out of the paint, he buffed it back shiney. All quality paintjobs get this done to them.

Edited later:
MOST paint jobs get this done to them. Occasionally, one lays out just right and doesn't need any further fine tuning. But, pretty much any paint job, no matter how nice, can use color sanding.

PureChevy · 07-21-2003, 08:02 AM

could you post some more pictures of the cd player and speaker setups?

69sixpackbee · 07-21-2003, 08:26 AM

Thanx for the kudos guys! I was going to lay on the final finish myself but decided to have a friend do it. I figured less time rubbing out airborne contaminants was worth the $$ ! I bought the paint and he and his helpers did the masking and applying. Saved me some time and money. I got off pretty cheap dollarwise too. The paint, primer (etch & hi-build), body filler, tape, paper, etc. set me back about $500.00 and another $300.00 to Manuel and his crew for their time.
I will post some more pix. The seats are from a '98 Silverado and not too difficult to install. You only have to fabricate a special bracket for the right front mounting pad of the driver's seat [a special thanx to Fred T for his super help

] The speakers are in the kick panels and the door bottoms and the 4-channel amp is under the passenger seat
Boy, you really get the looks from the new truck guys when driving this one!

72c10step · 07-21-2003, 08:51 AM

I gotta say that your truck turned out great. Kinda makes me wish mine was finished, but gotta have money for that, and college takes most of it

.

ginter · 07-21-2003, 09:11 AM

That looks fantastic. Job well done.

Edmond · 07-21-2003, 09:59 AM

That looks awesome man!!
Well done!!

Cya,
Edmond

70c10 · 07-21-2003, 12:26 PM

Congrats man, bring that baby back to Maryland!.

69 1/2 Sixpack Bee · 07-21-2003, 12:28 PM

Thanx guys!
I sometimes wish I was back in Maryland..I miss the cruise at the "Big M" !

70c10 · 07-21-2003, 12:42 PM

The Big M is still going strong!

**68 Stepside** · 07-21-2003, 02:07 PM

Sweet truck, and killer aircleaner!

Kid · 07-21-2003, 02:34 PM

very good looking, nice job!!

krue · 07-21-2003, 03:55 PM

Sweet ride, man! I know you are stoked!

71 fun · 07-21-2003, 04:29 PM

You have brought another one back from the edge. much credit to you for your efforts.

go-fast69 · 07-21-2003, 05:00 PM

I wish my truck looked half as nice as yours. Nice job.

07-21-2003, 01:16 AM	#1
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	It's Finally Done!!! Lots Of Pics! To all of you who have supplied the pieces, old and new, to help me get my project done....A BIG THANX!! Before: After: Here is a link to the album: http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...elected=317783 Just in time for vacation..I am leaving for Texas on Friday!! I will stand this truck up any day to a new one! Has everything the new ones do except..LESS PLASTIC!! "Old Air" A/C system Cruise Tilt Power 60/40 Seats Power disc brakes Fresh original 402 V8 Performer intake w/ Quadrajet Comp Cams XE-250-H10 cam Ported oval port heads Dual 2 1/2" "Dyno-max" muffs.. dumping in front of the axle. HEI ignition 4 speed manual Dana "60" rear..3.54:1 gears Hellwig overloads (bags are coming!) 295/75R16 "All Terrain T/A's" Side tool stowage box 30 gallon auxilliary fuel tank 30" extendable rear chrome bumper with class III load equalizing hitch (will be on tomorrow..borrowed from a '99 Dodge Ram 2500) Epoxy bedliner Tinted windows Triple battery system w/ 105 AMP 12-SI alternator (internally regulated) from a Buick Riviera Corsica maplite rearview mirror Headliner added 600 watt Sony 4-speaker sound system w/remote and DVD video player. The whole cab and doore are completely soundproofed with "Dynamat" and insulated from stem to stern. Full carpeting All new rubber..everywhere All trim repainted and buffed All badges restored. Restored dash cluster Last edited by 69sixpackbee; 07-21-2003 at 06:41 PM.

07-21-2003, 01:28 AM	#3
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Looks great. Where did you paint it? __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

07-21-2003, 05:09 AM	#8
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Sweet, I love that color green. Are those 2000-2002 bench seats or buckets with the center console? I was just wondering how you put them in. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

07-21-2003, 05:25 AM	#9
dmurphy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Middletown ohio Posts: 1,058	that looks great you paint it yourself or did your buddy help you . two words (very nice) __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference. When firearms go, all goes, we need them every hour. - George Washington No free man shall be debarred the use of arms - Thomas Jefferson Later Darren http://www.myspace.com/dmurphy68

07-21-2003, 05:26 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Very Nice!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-21-2003, 01:20 AM	#2
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	woo that turned out real nice, good job

07-21-2003, 01:44 AM	#4
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	I did all the work in my back yard..prep and bodywork. Whole new front clip too. I completely stripped the truck and then I drove it over to a buddy's shop to apply the final coats in a good closed paint booth. Put on 4 coats of Nason polyurethane in the original color scheme. #518 Medium Green & #517 White Then, when I got it back home I spent the next 15 hours color sanding, buffing & waxing and about another 20 hours of reassembly..phew!! no more projects!!

07-21-2003, 02:37 AM	#5
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	SWEET!!! WOW! That looks GREAT! You should be really proud of how it turned out. Nice list of 'options' too! I hope you get TONS of enjoyment driving that beauty around. I know I would. And thanks for posting the 'before and after' type pictures. I'm sure that I wont be the only one to derive some added 'oomph' towards completing a treasured project because of seeing the results you have achieved.

07-21-2003, 02:45 AM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	what do you mean by color sanding?

07-21-2003, 04:49 AM	#7
supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	Very nice. Congrats.

07-21-2003, 08:02 AM	#12
PureChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 340	could you post some more pictures of the cd player and speaker setups? __________________ 1972 k10 4x4 LWB (Sold in 2005)

07-21-2003, 08:26 AM	#13
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Thanx for the kudos guys! I was going to lay on the final finish myself but decided to have a friend do it. I figured less time rubbing out airborne contaminants was worth the $$ ! I bought the paint and he and his helpers did the masking and applying. Saved me some time and money. I got off pretty cheap dollarwise too. The paint, primer (etch & hi-build), body filler, tape, paper, etc. set me back about $500.00 and another $300.00 to Manuel and his crew for their time. I will post some more pix. The seats are from a '98 Silverado and not too difficult to install. You only have to fabricate a special bracket for the right front mounting pad of the driver's seat [a special thanx to Fred T for his super help ] The speakers are in the kick panels and the door bottoms and the 4-channel amp is under the passenger seat Boy, you really get the looks from the new truck guys when driving this one!

07-21-2003, 08:51 AM	#14
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I gotta say that your truck turned out great. Kinda makes me wish mine was finished, but gotta have money for that, and college takes most of it . __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

07-21-2003, 09:11 AM	#15
ginter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver CO. Posts: 156	That looks fantastic. Job well done. __________________ Mike 67 C20 Camper Special - Rust Free! 1970 Porsche 914/6

07-21-2003, 09:59 AM	#16
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	That looks awesome man!! Well done!! Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands



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07-21-2003, 12:26 PM	#17
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Congrats man, bring that baby back to Maryland!. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-21-2003, 12:28 PM	#18
69 1/2 Sixpack Bee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 40	Thanx guys! I sometimes wish I was back in Maryland..I miss the cruise at the "Big M" !

07-21-2003, 12:42 PM	#19
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	The Big M is still going strong! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-21-2003, 02:07 PM	#20
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07-21-2003, 02:34 PM	#21
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07-21-2003, 03:55 PM	#22
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Sweet ride, man! I know you are stoked! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-21-2003, 04:29 PM	#23
71 fun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elko,Nv. Posts: 65	so nice. You have brought another one back from the edge. much credit to you for your efforts.

07-21-2003, 05:00 PM	#24
go-fast69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Platte, NE Posts: 50	I wish my truck looked half as nice as yours. Nice job. __________________ 69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress

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