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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, 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, 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)

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

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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

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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, 08:38 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, 08:36 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, 08:58 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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tcb-1 · 08-28-2009, 09:04 PM

drooooool........

dang Nate, that truck seems to get better looking with every new pic!!!!

mcbassin · 08-28-2009, 10:58 PM

Nate,
That truck is looking SHOW ready for sure...Nice detail work. Now, drive the heck out of it!

GRIMSS · 08-29-2009, 12:59 AM

Man that looks great. Can't wait to see it in person.

powell72 · 08-29-2009, 10:26 AM

The wheels look awesome, it's amazing what those 7's do for the look.

Hope you didn't forget to wax the inside of your bed too???

08-24-2009, 10:42 PM	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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, 11:59 PM	#8
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	#10
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	#11
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	#12
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	#15
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	#16
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, 08:46 PM	#18
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, 08:36 PM	#19
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)

08-28-2009, 08:58 PM	#20
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	#21
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)

08-28-2009, 09:04 PM	#22
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Project: Blank Slate drooooool........ dang Nate, that truck seems to get better looking with every new pic!!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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08-28-2009, 10:58 PM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Blank Slate Nate, That truck is looking SHOW ready for sure...Nice detail work. Now, drive the heck out of it! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-29-2009, 12:59 AM	#24
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Project: Blank Slate Man that looks great. Can't wait to see it in person. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

08-29-2009, 10:26 AM	#25
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Project: Blank Slate The wheels look awesome, it's amazing what those 7's do for the look. Hope you didn't forget to wax the inside of your bed too??? __________________ 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

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