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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-24-2012, 10:59 AM

This truck is gonna stop people dead in their tracks very nice..

**Bowtie468** · 05-29-2012, 11:20 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys ! I'm ready to get this project done and drive the wheels off of it !!

Slight forward progress today. Managed to get the rear view mirror mounted .

Wow !!

**67cheby** · 05-30-2012, 10:02 AM

hey ...it's one step closer !

**superflysteiny** · 05-30-2012, 12:54 PM

Love this truck I cant wait to see it complete

**67cheby** · 05-31-2012, 03:12 PM

your truck is simply AWESOME, please give me a list of shows that you will be attending ! So i can make sure and not enter those shows !!

**Bowtie468** · 05-31-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

your truck is simply AWESOME, please give me a list of shows that you will be attending ! So i can make sure and not enter those shows !!

Lol ! Thanks Mike ! but i was thinking of asking the same of you !!! Pics on the way !

**Bowtie468** · 05-31-2012, 08:53 PM

Here's todays progress in a nutshell. I got the backside of the grille sanded smooth before spraying it with a 20% gloss black urethane. It had a good bit of base and clearcoat overspray on it. Looks much cleaner now.

**Bowtie468** · 05-31-2012, 09:05 PM

Once the back was dry, i riveted the upper and lower grill extensions in place. Be sure to use aluminum rivets on this or you'll eventually have rust stains running down your new paint. The only 3/16 rivets i had on had were aluminum but with a steel mandrel. Not to worry, one the rivet is in place, the mandrel serves no purpose and can be driven out with a pin punch.

VA72C10 · 05-31-2012, 09:19 PM

Awesome!

**Bowtie468** · 05-31-2012, 09:21 PM

The grille extensions were powder coated in a 50% gloss black as opposed to the 20% on the radiator support and inner fenders. This will make it a little easier to clean up as opposed to the matte finish elsewhere. Its not enough of a different contrast to be really noticeable.

Finally finished installing the molding clips and got those bolted in place. Those lil clips are a fight to get in place. My fingers hurt like heck, but it was worth it. I'm pretty stoked with the fit and finish of everything !

VA72C10 · 05-31-2012, 09:34 PM

That's a thing of BEAUTY!!!!

**67cheby** · 05-31-2012, 11:04 PM

Wow ! Gorgeous !
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thor · 06-01-2012, 12:01 AM

That is some serious attention to detail on that grill !!! Beautiful !!!

Racie · 06-01-2012, 10:48 AM

Damn I should have never subscribed to this thread when you first started it lol...it's like the first hit of a bad drug! AWESOME work and a thing of beauty!

68GMCCustom · 06-01-2012, 11:53 AM

Now that's certainly better then new!

Bennett68C10 · 06-01-2012, 01:03 PM

Grill looks great
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**Bowtie468** · 06-02-2012, 01:34 AM

Thank you all for the positive and uplifting comments guys ! Your support is great especially after a frustrating day in the shop or when your starting to get that burnt out feeling !!!
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**Palf70Step** · 06-02-2012, 08:21 AM

I wanna see it at the next meet Chris!

jlaird · 06-02-2012, 11:07 AM

Really nice!
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77BBGMC · 06-02-2012, 12:09 PM

Beautiful!!
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**Bowtie468** · 06-02-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I wanna see it at the next meet Chris!

Well Bill, if the Good Lords willing, it will be at our St. Francisville meet in August . Won't be 100% complete , but we'll surely back her off the trailer this year. Next stop will be CTC in October. She'll surely be rumbling down Beach Blvd. by then !
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**superflysteiny** · 06-06-2012, 02:44 PM

looking killer as always

darkhorse970 · 06-06-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Well Bill, if the Good Lords willing, it will be at our St. Francisville meet in August . Won't be 100% complete , but we'll surely back her off the trailer this year. Next stop will be CTC in October. She'll surely be rumbling down Beach Blvd. by then !
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All of the detail is AWESOME! I can't wait for the St Francisville Meet...might have to make a run down one weekend to see it!

**Bowtie468** · 06-07-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

All of the detail is AWESOME! I can't wait for the St Francisville Meet...might have to make a run down one weekend to see it!

Come on over Keith ! Looks like we'll be bolting up a pair of freshly painted fenders this weekend !

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darkhorse970 · 06-07-2012, 06:29 AM

I will see if I can get away, I will let you know.
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05-24-2012, 10:59 AM	#251
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage This truck is gonna stop people dead in their tracks very nice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-29-2012, 11:20 PM	#252
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Thanks for the kind words guys ! I'm ready to get this project done and drive the wheels off of it !! Slight forward progress today. Managed to get the rear view mirror mounted . Wow !! Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

05-30-2012, 10:02 AM	#253
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage hey ...it's one step closer ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-30-2012, 12:54 PM	#254
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Love this truck I cant wait to see it complete __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

05-31-2012, 03:12 PM	#255
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage your truck is simply AWESOME, please give me a list of shows that you will be attending ! So i can make sure and not enter those shows !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-31-2012, 08:53 PM	#257
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Here's todays progress in a nutshell. I got the backside of the grille sanded smooth before spraying it with a 20% gloss black urethane. It had a good bit of base and clearcoat overspray on it. Looks much cleaner now. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

05-31-2012, 09:05 PM	#258
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Once the back was dry, i riveted the upper and lower grill extensions in place. Be sure to use aluminum rivets on this or you'll eventually have rust stains running down your new paint. The only 3/16 rivets i had on had were aluminum but with a steel mandrel. Not to worry, one the rivet is in place, the mandrel serves no purpose and can be driven out with a pin punch. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

05-31-2012, 09:19 PM	#259
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-31-2012, 09:21 PM	#260
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage The grille extensions were powder coated in a 50% gloss black as opposed to the 20% on the radiator support and inner fenders. This will make it a little easier to clean up as opposed to the matte finish elsewhere. Its not enough of a different contrast to be really noticeable. Finally finished installing the molding clips and got those bolted in place. Those lil clips are a fight to get in place. My fingers hurt like heck, but it was worth it. I'm pretty stoked with the fit and finish of everything ! Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

05-31-2012, 09:34 PM	#261
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage That's a thing of BEAUTY!!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-31-2012, 11:04 PM	#262
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Wow ! Gorgeous ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-01-2012, 12:01 AM	#263
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage That is some serious attention to detail on that grill !!! Beautiful !!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

06-01-2012, 10:48 AM	#264
Racie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 328	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Damn I should have never subscribed to this thread when you first started it lol...it's like the first hit of a bad drug! AWESOME work and a thing of beauty!

06-01-2012, 11:53 AM	#265
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Now that's certainly better then new! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-01-2012, 01:03 PM	#266
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Grill looks great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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06-02-2012, 01:34 AM	#267
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Thank you all for the positive and uplifting comments guys ! Your support is great especially after a frustrating day in the shop or when your starting to get that burnt out feeling !!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

06-02-2012, 08:21 AM	#268
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I wanna see it at the next meet Chris! __________________ 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!

06-02-2012, 11:07 AM	#269
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Really nice! Posted via Mobile Device

06-02-2012, 12:09 PM	#270
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Beautiful!! Posted via Mobile Device

06-06-2012, 02:44 PM	#272
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage looking killer as always __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

06-07-2012, 06:29 AM	#275
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I will see if I can get away, I will let you know. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

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