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powell72 · 08-24-2009, 10:26 PM

Nice job on the grill, I know how time consuming that can be after my wife did her's.
You're really doing a great job on that truck.

72BlckButy · 08-24-2009, 10:29 PM

After all the prep and install, here's the final result...

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**88JRFAN** · 08-24-2009, 10:33 PM

They did a very good job on the exhaust. I'm impressed!!

72BlckButy · 08-24-2009, 10:42 PM

And the final shots.... just so you know, the key is no longer there.

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Needless to say, I am stoked!!! The tailpipe is tucked up real nice to the frame of the truck, and you really can't see much without bending down to get a closer look.

72BlckButy · 08-24-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Nice job on the grill, I know how time consuming that can be after my wife did her's.
You're really doing a great job on that truck.

Thanks Chris! With you and your wife's trucks I take that as a serious compliment.

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Originally Posted by 88JRFAN

They did a very good job on the exhaust. I'm impressed!!

Tell me about it, and all in about an 1 hr - 1 hr 15 min. Gary and his son do some amazing work.

powell72 · 08-24-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks Chris! With you and your wife's trucks I take that as a serious compliment.

I appreciate that, but our trucks together aren't as nice as yours!

What's your time table for getting the 7 inchers on?

72BlckButy · 08-24-2009, 11:06 PM

This week... guaranteed!!!!

I have the week off, so I need to get a lot of this accomplished during that time as the next couple of weeks before the Nat's are going to be filled.

mcbassin · 08-24-2009, 11:13 PM

I missed the grill project....all I can say is WOW! that is one best looking grills on my favorite vintage of these trucks I have ever seen. The exhaust looks good too.

big_al_71 · 08-24-2009, 11:34 PM

That grille came out really good, glad you have the patience to do that cause I know I dont...

How about a sound clip of what the exhaust sounds like...

72BlckButy · 08-24-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I missed the grill project....all I can say is WOW! that is one best looking grills on my favorite vintage of these trucks I have ever seen. The exhaust looks good too.

Thanks! It took a little bit of time, planning, and prep; but I'm happy with the results.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

That grille came out really good, glad you have the patience to do that cause I know I dont...

How about a sound clip of what the exhaust sounds like...

Thanks Al!

I will work on the sound clip as I made sure to get a few of the before exhaust sounds.... I might just need some help getting them posted.

(PM sent)

Becker67 · 08-24-2009, 11:52 PM

You sure you would want to trade for my old 69?

72BlckButy · 08-24-2009, 11:59 PM

Well... for working/painting the grill that is.

Becker67 · 08-25-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Well... for working/painting the grill that is.

I do have the twin to your truck. Its not as nice as yours though. It needs that grill painted to.

70k52wd · 08-25-2009, 10:40 AM

I love the tailpipe. That's what I had planned to do when I get my exhaust. Looks great Nate!!

my67chevytruck · 08-25-2009, 11:50 AM

looking good nate...

splehigh · 08-25-2009, 01:24 PM

The grill looks awesome!

72BlckButy · 08-27-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Becker67

I do have the twin to your truck. Its not as nice as yours though. It needs that grill painted to.

Just a little time and effort is all it will take; and the good thing is that if you mess up, it's easy to clean it back off.

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Originally Posted by splehigh

The grill looks awesome!

Thanks!

Becker67 · 08-27-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Just a little time and effort is all it will take; and the good thing is that if you mess up, it's easy to clean it back off.

Thanks!

I do remember doing that on my other 69 it took alot of time. Its the same color as your truck. Just has alot of patina.

72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 08:18 PM

With a week off from work, I was able to get a ton of things accomplished on the truck. From my previous posts (new exhaust) I was also able to: finish painting the 15x7's and get the tires swapped over to those rims, paint the 15x8 rears, wax the entire truck (inside/out/under the hood), change the oil, remove the seat/carpet,.... and a ton of other small projects accomplished. I don't have a ton of pictures, but I will post what I have.

Here's a shot of the items I used, and they include Meguiar's wax, Mother's carnuba wax, Metal Gloss, NAPA window cleaner, and Ruglyde. The reason for two different waxes was this was the first time I used Mother's wax product, and after dumping the first glop on my microfiber towel, it seems rather thin. So, I got to thinking, "If one coat is good, then two would be better."

So, I proceeded to wax with Mother's followed by Meguiar's which seemed to provide a think layer of wax/film. I also started to tape off the trip and what not, but by the time I got to the driver's side door, that idea was gone, and I just cleaned as I waxed.

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sourkraut · 08-28-2009, 08:23 PM

what type of mufflers did you use and how does it sound? looks very nice!

72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 08:36 PM

Here's a shot of the truck after being waxed, and with the freshly painted 15x7's and 15x8's.

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72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 08:38 PM

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what type of mufflers did you use and how does it sound? looks very nice!

sourkraut.... we actually installed a turbo muffler, and from comparing it to the muffler that was on it when I purchased the truck (possibly the original), it's actually sounds the same. It has a slight rumble when it's idling but it doesn't get loud and glasspacky. I will try to get a clip posted after I figure out how.

sourkraut · 08-28-2009, 08:46 PM

cool! the more pics you most the more i like it!

72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 08:58 PM

Now for some drastic changes...

We finished mounting the wheel caps and trim rings, and finalized all the waxing/polishing. I think it turned out perfect!

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72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 09:01 PM

Just a quick shot of the items we used to change the oil; if plans stay true, the motor/tranny will be removed this winter for an overhaul.

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08-24-2009, 10:26 PM	#226
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Project: Blank Slate Nice job on the grill, I know how time consuming that can be after my wife did her's. You're really doing a great job on that truck. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-24-2009, 10:29 PM	#227
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate After all the prep and install, here's the final result... __________________ -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)

08-24-2009, 10:33 PM	#228
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Project: Blank Slate They did a very good job on the exhaust. I'm impressed!! __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

08-24-2009, 10:42 PM	#229
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate And the final shots.... just so you know, the key is no longer there. Needless to say, I am stoked!!! The tailpipe is tucked up real nice to the frame of the truck, and you really can't see much without bending down to get a closer look. __________________ -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)

08-24-2009, 11:06 PM	#232
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate This week... guaranteed!!!! I have the week off, so I need to get a lot of this accomplished during that time as the next couple of weeks before the Nat's are going to be filled. __________________ -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)

08-24-2009, 11:13 PM	#233
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Blank Slate I missed the grill project....all I can say is WOW! that is one best looking grills on my favorite vintage of these trucks I have ever seen. The exhaust looks good too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-24-2009, 11:34 PM	#234
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project: Blank Slate That grille came out really good, glad you have the patience to do that cause I know I dont... How about a sound clip of what the exhaust sounds like... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-24-2009, 11:52 PM	#236
Becker67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 265	Re: Project: Blank Slate You sure you would want to trade for my old 69? __________________ Kevin 67 custom cab big window swb 350/700r4 4/6 drop tilt,a/c 69 custom/10 swb 350/350 4/6 drop tach,tilt 71 cheyenne super swb 454/700r4 4/6drop tach,tilt,a/c,bucket seats,speed warning 96 gmc swb

08-24-2009, 11:59 PM	#237
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Well... for working/painting the grill that is. __________________ -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)

08-25-2009, 10:40 AM	#239
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project: Blank Slate I love the tailpipe. That's what I had planned to do when I get my exhaust. Looks great Nate!!

08-25-2009, 11:50 AM	#240
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Blank Slate looking good nate... __________________ 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

08-25-2009, 01:24 PM	#241
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: Project: Blank Slate The grill looks awesome!

08-28-2009, 08:18 PM	#244
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate With a week off from work, I was able to get a ton of things accomplished on the truck. From my previous posts (new exhaust) I was also able to: finish painting the 15x7's and get the tires swapped over to those rims, paint the 15x8 rears, wax the entire truck (inside/out/under the hood), change the oil, remove the seat/carpet,.... and a ton of other small projects accomplished. I don't have a ton of pictures, but I will post what I have. Here's a shot of the items I used, and they include Meguiar's wax, Mother's carnuba wax, Metal Gloss, NAPA window cleaner, and Ruglyde. The reason for two different waxes was this was the first time I used Mother's wax product, and after dumping the first glop on my microfiber towel, it seems rather thin. So, I got to thinking, "If one coat is good, then two would be better." So, I proceeded to wax with Mother's followed by Meguiar's which seemed to provide a think layer of wax/film. I also started to tape off the trip and what not, but by the time I got to the driver's side door, that idea was gone, and I just cleaned as I waxed. __________________ -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)

08-28-2009, 08:23 PM	#245
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project: Blank Slate what type of mufflers did you use and how does it sound? looks very nice! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

08-28-2009, 08:36 PM	#246
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Here's a shot of the truck after being waxed, and with the freshly painted 15x7's and 15x8's. __________________ -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)



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08-28-2009, 08:46 PM	#248
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project: Blank Slate cool! the more pics you most the more i like it! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

08-28-2009, 08:58 PM	#249
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Now for some drastic changes... We finished mounting the wheel caps and trim rings, and finalized all the waxing/polishing. I think it turned out perfect! __________________ -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)

08-28-2009, 09:01 PM	#250
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Just a quick shot of the items we used to change the oil; if plans stay true, the motor/tranny will be removed this winter for an overhaul. __________________ -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)

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