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bigd65 · 05-18-2013, 10:01 AM

Well got all the holes filled ( DEBADGED ) and now it goes for paint tomarrow. The guy that filled the holes said he couldn't fill the small rust holes in the cab corners, they need replaced. I ordered the large ones from LMC and now not going to use them. I got second opinions AFTER I ordered them, mainly because the guy that was going to do them, WENT OUT OF TOWN THIS WEEKEND. Well everyone said don't put those corners on because the holes were to small to take. That risk of tearing all that apart. Well, now I have the large CAB CORNERS, I guess I'm going to give EBAY a try. I only paid $60 with shipping, not worth it to send back.

Anyway, I will post pictures when it's done
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79Betty · 05-18-2013, 10:50 AM

I wouldn't use lmc's corners anyway. They're wayy too thin.
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86swb · 05-19-2013, 10:26 AM

You would have to double up those LMC's to match what came for the factory.

76stepsidechevy · 05-19-2013, 01:30 PM

Who makes a good cab corner? I have a couple different ones in the garage and they both seem to be slip overs and kinda thin.

bigd65 · 05-19-2013, 08:17 PM

Thanks
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Claytona08 · 05-19-2013, 08:38 PM

What color are you going to paint it?

bigd65 · 05-19-2013, 11:03 PM

Well it's starting out as Victory RED, but he is going to darken some. Still contemplating on the TWO BLACK STRIPES, but also contemplating a dark tint put in the CLEAR COAT....but can't go to dark because the door jams and such are not getting painted
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Claytona08 · 05-19-2013, 11:14 PM

Is it the truck in your profile pic? Sounds like it's going to be awesome.
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bigd65 · 05-20-2013, 07:20 AM

Yes, it's the one in the photo. I hope it does turn out good. I don't want it to be real dark because I want the door jams to still match....
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86swb · 05-20-2013, 10:07 AM

I love Victory Red. GM has used this color (I think) for the past eight or more years. This is the color I will be painting my 84 long bed. It is now also two tone OE Chevy Apple Red and beige and going with all Victory Red.

bigd65 · 05-20-2013, 09:59 PM

I think that is what I'm going to go with, I don't want the door jams to be so different it looks like crap. Still contemplating the two black stripes....
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71swb4x4 · 05-20-2013, 10:08 PM

Generally you only use the part of the patch panel that you really need. You cut out the thin metal and then cut the patch panel to match your hole.

bigd65 · 05-20-2013, 10:13 PM

Yea well I know that but I don't have a mig welder. I think I'm going to buy one... Then I could have done it myself.... 20/20 hind site
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86swb · 05-21-2013, 10:32 AM

I'm not sure if I will be putting on any stripes on mine after the paint. I am also getting the door jams painted Victory Red. It will look fine with the OE Red. Most of the inside is also a beige. Not really sure what color it is for sure. But it will look fine. I like the two tones but prefer the solid color.

Keith Seymore · 05-21-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigd65

Yea well I know that but I don't have a mig welder. I think I'm going to buy one... Then I could have done it myself.... 20/20 hind site
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I used the LMC corners and structural adhesive. It's going on 4 years now and they are doing fine.

Probably too late now but you can check my built/intro thread (around page 4) if you are curious.

K

bigd65 · 05-21-2013, 09:23 PM

Keith, what color is that
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Keith Seymore · 05-22-2013, 07:30 AM

Code 72 Apple Red in Base coat/clear coat (originally was high solid enamel).

K

86swb · 05-22-2013, 11:22 AM

Apple Red high solid enamel was the original paint on my truck. I am sure it looks much better with the Base coat/Clear coat of today on it. But I just love that Victory Red. Corvetts (sp) are painted Victory Red. The way I spelled "Corvetts" just does not look right. Anyway, close enough. lol

bigd65 · 05-23-2013, 09:45 AM

yea, I decided to sty VICTORY RED.....and no stripes. just clean HOTROD style

86swb · 05-23-2013, 01:11 PM

Myself, I think that is a good idea. Again, that is MO. There are a lot of nice reds out there but I prefer Victory Red Base Coat/Clear Coat.

05-18-2013, 10:01 AM	#1
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Truck going for paint tomarrow Well got all the holes filled ( DEBADGED ) and now it goes for paint tomarrow. The guy that filled the holes said he couldn't fill the small rust holes in the cab corners, they need replaced. I ordered the large ones from LMC and now not going to use them. I got second opinions AFTER I ordered them, mainly because the guy that was going to do them, WENT OUT OF TOWN THIS WEEKEND. Well everyone said don't put those corners on because the holes were to small to take. That risk of tearing all that apart. Well, now I have the large CAB CORNERS, I guess I'm going to give EBAY a try. I only paid $60 with shipping, not worth it to send back. Anyway, I will post pictures when it's done Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-18-2013, 10:50 AM	#2
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow I wouldn't use lmc's corners anyway. They're wayy too thin. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

05-19-2013, 10:26 AM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow You would have to double up those LMC's to match what came for the factory. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-19-2013, 01:30 PM	#4
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Who makes a good cab corner? I have a couple different ones in the garage and they both seem to be slip overs and kinda thin.

05-19-2013, 08:17 PM	#5
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-19-2013, 08:38 PM	#6
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow What color are you going to paint it?

05-19-2013, 11:03 PM	#7
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Well it's starting out as Victory RED, but he is going to darken some. Still contemplating on the TWO BLACK STRIPES, but also contemplating a dark tint put in the CLEAR COAT....but can't go to dark because the door jams and such are not getting painted Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-19-2013, 11:14 PM	#8
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Is it the truck in your profile pic? Sounds like it's going to be awesome. Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2013, 07:20 AM	#9
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Yes, it's the one in the photo. I hope it does turn out good. I don't want it to be real dark because I want the door jams to still match.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-20-2013, 10:07 AM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow I love Victory Red. GM has used this color (I think) for the past eight or more years. This is the color I will be painting my 84 long bed. It is now also two tone OE Chevy Apple Red and beige and going with all Victory Red. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-20-2013, 09:59 PM	#11
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow I think that is what I'm going to go with, I don't want the door jams to be so different it looks like crap. Still contemplating the two black stripes.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-20-2013, 10:08 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Generally you only use the part of the patch panel that you really need. You cut out the thin metal and then cut the patch panel to match your hole. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-20-2013, 10:13 PM	#13
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Yea well I know that but I don't have a mig welder. I think I'm going to buy one... Then I could have done it myself.... 20/20 hind site Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-21-2013, 10:32 AM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow I'm not sure if I will be putting on any stripes on mine after the paint. I am also getting the door jams painted Victory Red. It will look fine with the OE Red. Most of the inside is also a beige. Not really sure what color it is for sure. But it will look fine. I like the two tones but prefer the solid color. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-21-2013, 09:23 PM	#16
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Keith, what color is that Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe



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05-22-2013, 07:30 AM	#17
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,229	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Code 72 Apple Red in Base coat/clear coat (originally was high solid enamel). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

05-22-2013, 11:22 AM	#18
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Apple Red high solid enamel was the original paint on my truck. I am sure it looks much better with the Base coat/Clear coat of today on it. But I just love that Victory Red. Corvetts (sp) are painted Victory Red. The way I spelled "Corvetts" just does not look right. Anyway, close enough. lol __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-23-2013, 09:45 AM	#19
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow yea, I decided to sty VICTORY RED.....and no stripes. just clean HOTROD style __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-23-2013, 01:11 PM	#20
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Truck going for paint tomarrow Myself, I think that is a good idea. Again, that is MO. There are a lot of nice reds out there but I prefer Victory Red Base Coat/Clear Coat. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

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