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**MDPotter** · 05-27-2020, 01:26 PM

Does it really need color sanding?

H A M M · 05-27-2020, 02:04 PM

Lookin' great.

Camaroguy · 05-27-2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

Does it really need color sanding?

Ha! Yes, yes it does.

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Originally Posted by H A M M

Lookin' great.

Thank you!

Camaroguy · 05-27-2020, 02:45 PM

This afternoon they are going to spray the wheel tubs, door hinges, gas door, and ash tray. Should be able to get the bed on the truck Friday or Saturday.

Hopefully, we can get the doors sprayed sometime next week.

I need to figure out someone, preferably local, who can cut some new door glass. This truck had the one piece kit in it from Brother's when I bought it, and the driver's glass got peppered with some grinding sparks early in this restoration (wish I could be mad at someone else, but it was me).

cornerstone · 05-27-2020, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy

the driver's glass got peppered with some grinding sparks early in this restoration (wish I could be mad at someone else, but it was me).

I managed to do the same thing. Twice. The first time was on a Cobra replica framed windshield ($750) and the second time on my original 72' C10 windshield.

Camaroguy · 05-28-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

I managed to do the same thing. Twice. The first time was on a Cobra replica framed windshield ($750) and the second time on my original 72' C10 windshield.

Ouch!

Camaroguy · 05-29-2020, 10:38 PM

We got the bed on today and the side markers and tail lights. They are an LED set and I’m having some issues, I’m pretty sure are ground related so hopefully I’ll figure it out tomorrow.

Camaroguy · 05-30-2020, 08:21 PM

Tubs are in, smoothie bumper is on, and LED Tail Lights and side markers are in and working.

SCOTI · 05-30-2020, 08:42 PM

Lookin sweet. I dig that Blue!

**KevinK7** · 05-30-2020, 09:42 PM

really coming together, looking great

Camaroguy · 05-30-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Lookin sweet. I dig that Blue!

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Originally Posted by KevinK7

really coming together, looking great

Thank you both.

**MDPotter** · 06-01-2020, 10:35 AM

The whole back half of the truck is coming out so nice. The fuel filler, smoothie bumper, wheels/tires, and everything really came together well.

Camaroguy · 06-01-2020, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

The whole back half of the truck is coming out so nice. The fuel filler, smoothie bumper, wheels/tires, and everything really came together well.

Thanks, man. I ordered some Mar-K trim yesterday. That should definitely help it as well. Your truck is looking good too, hurry up and finish that hood.

**1971Stepside** · 06-01-2020, 10:55 AM

I had to put sunglasses on to look at this thing on my computer!

Looks great out in the sun for sure.

Camaroguy · 06-01-2020, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

I had to put sunglasses on to look at this thing on my computer!

Looks great out in the sun for sure.

Ha, thank you.

Camaroguy · 06-03-2020, 07:25 PM

They got the doors in paint today and the fenders and grille in primer.

TA_C10 · 06-04-2020, 10:40 AM

Won't be long now, reassembly is the best part.

Camaroguy · 06-04-2020, 06:09 PM

They started color sanding and buffing the doors today and my son sent me this picture. Looks pretty good to me.

Camaroguy · 06-06-2020, 06:34 PM

Doors are on. Passenger side fits amazing. Driver’s side isn’t bad.

SCOTI · 06-06-2020, 07:25 PM

Lookin SLICK!

Camaroguy · 06-06-2020, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Lookin SLICK!

Thank you, sir.

Camaroguy · 06-07-2020, 01:58 PM

A couple weeks ago I installed some LED Taillights I bought from Brothers. They are the sequential type and I think they look pretty cool. I also did their LED side markers. I ended up having to add a ground wire to the housing to make everything function properly. Just wanted to upload a video showing them.
https://youtu.be/iK8XLAqZQnw

**MDPotter** · 06-08-2020, 09:16 AM

It's really coming together and it is shiny!

Camaroguy · 06-08-2020, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

It's really coming together and it is shiny!

Thank you.

Camaroguy · 06-08-2020, 02:23 PM

My son has been body working the front fenders and grille for the last week or so. Today he sent me this picture and said, "This fender is some of the best sanding that I have ever done!"

He actually does pretty stinking good at this stuff. He's had a good teacher but he definitely has a knack for it.

05-27-2020, 01:26 PM	#251
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Does it really need color sanding? __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

05-27-2020, 02:04 PM	#252
H A M M Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 7	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Lookin' great. __________________ -Scott "If it jams, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyways." Build log coming........eventually.

05-27-2020, 02:45 PM	#254
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed This afternoon they are going to spray the wheel tubs, door hinges, gas door, and ash tray. Should be able to get the bed on the truck Friday or Saturday. Hopefully, we can get the doors sprayed sometime next week. I need to figure out someone, preferably local, who can cut some new door glass. This truck had the one piece kit in it from Brother's when I bought it, and the driver's glass got peppered with some grinding sparks early in this restoration (wish I could be mad at someone else, but it was me). __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 Last edited by Camaroguy; 05-27-2020 at 03:08 PM.

05-29-2020, 10:38 PM	#257
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed We got the bed on today and the side markers and tail lights. They are an LED set and I’m having some issues, I’m pretty sure are ground related so hopefully I’ll figure it out tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

05-30-2020, 08:21 PM	#258
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Tubs are in, smoothie bumper is on, and LED Tail Lights and side markers are in and working. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

05-30-2020, 08:42 PM	#259
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Lookin sweet. I dig that Blue! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-30-2020, 09:42 PM	#260
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 650	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed really coming together, looking great __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

06-01-2020, 10:35 AM	#262
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed The whole back half of the truck is coming out so nice. The fuel filler, smoothie bumper, wheels/tires, and everything really came together well. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

06-01-2020, 10:55 AM	#264
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I had to put sunglasses on to look at this thing on my computer! Looks great out in the sun for sure. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-03-2020, 07:25 PM	#266
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed They got the doors in paint today and the fenders and grille in primer. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-04-2020, 10:40 AM	#267
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Won't be long now, reassembly is the best part. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

06-04-2020, 06:09 PM	#268
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed They started color sanding and buffing the doors today and my son sent me this picture. Looks pretty good to me. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-06-2020, 06:34 PM	#269
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Doors are on. Passenger side fits amazing. Driver’s side isn’t bad. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-06-2020, 07:25 PM	#270
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Lookin SLICK! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-07-2020, 01:58 PM	#272
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed A couple weeks ago I installed some LED Taillights I bought from Brothers. They are the sequential type and I think they look pretty cool. I also did their LED side markers. I ended up having to add a ground wire to the housing to make everything function properly. Just wanted to upload a video showing them. https://youtu.be/iK8XLAqZQnw __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712



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06-08-2020, 09:16 AM	#273
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed It's really coming together and it is shiny! __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

06-08-2020, 02:23 PM	#275
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed My son has been body working the front fenders and grille for the last week or so. Today he sent me this picture and said, "This fender is some of the best sanding that I have ever done!" He actually does pretty stinking good at this stuff. He's had a good teacher but he definitely has a knack for it. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

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