68' Chevy c10

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by FrankieD

sweet

Thanks FrankieD !

Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Looks sweet, gives me a idea. My grill emblem is toast
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Thanks 72SWB ! Mine was pitted, and peeling. I was going to just paint it. I didn't have anything to loose so I figured I'd give leafing a shot.

Originally Posted by longbed67

Thats wild! Small details like that are really what make a build unique!

Thanks Adam !

Originally Posted by mightymouse

hey , john. looking really good , and that emblem turned out sweet keep up the good work..

Thanks Johnny ! that bowtie has been a home run, All I got from my wife was " I thought it would be bigger than that "

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Well I've been back on the body work. the roof panel, outer driver side door, and underside of hood is all thats left. I was going to paint interior then finish outside wor, but decided to finish all body work first.

I'm currently looking for ideas for a shifter handle, but everything I find just isn't what I want. So I think I'll make one. Any input would be appreciated.

[FrankieD]

Are you going to mod the stick or just looking for a handle

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

I will be using the factory stick, and after looking at old door knobs, early fire truck parts to use for a the handle/knob. I have a few ideas for a handle now. I'll probably make a couple and use the favorite. Not locked into anything yet.

[FrankieD]

You can make something that will slide over the original stick then if you don't like it later you will still have the stock one or get another one out or the bone yard to play with. I stuck with the granny 4 speed to I like the Rat Fink look of the big stick. Here are a couple of Ideas.

[jlsanborn]

Bowtie turned out awesome! Any progress on the cluster? Lets see some of that body work!

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by FrankieD

You can make something that will slide over the original stick then if you don't like it later you will still have the stock one or get another one out or the bone yard to play with. I stuck with the granny 4 speed to I like the Rat Fink look of the big stick. Here are a couple of Ideas.

Thanks for the ideas FrankiD, I like the tall shifter too. So I'll use the factory one I have, but the brass knuckle idea is cool.

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Bowtie turned out awesome! Any progress on the cluster? Lets see some of that body work!

Thanks jlsanborn ! No progress yet on the cluster. only worked on the bowtie and cluster until my neck was back to normal.(pulled a muscle or something)
the cluster face will get the same treatment as the bowtie minus the red.

Here's a few pics !



not sure if I want to use original mirror mount w/copper leaf and trans black, or use the 65' chevelle type.

also picked up some cheap sound/insulation product. found this stuff being used in some other build threads.

[jlsanborn]

Where'd you find that insulation? Box store? I was gonna go without, bit if its not too costly for that stuff I just might.
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[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Where'd you find that insulation? Box store? I was gonna go without, bit if its not too costly for that stuff I just might.
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Picked it up at Menards, It was $20.00 per roll. I got two rolls.

[jlsanborn]

I like the OG mirror mount way better even if you left it as is.

[67c10rustbuket]

Nice! How did you get the red paint to lay in so smooth in the bowtie? Was the red the last step? That is awesome looking!

[VA72C10]

very cool work on the emblem...any more of the cluster?

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

I like the OG mirror mount way better even if you left it as is.

Thanks man, I'm going to use the OG, but paint it satin black. It doesn't show in the pic , but it's pretty crusty.

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Nice! How did you get the red paint to lay in so smooth in the bowtie? Was the red the last step? That is awesome looking!

Thanks ! I used an airbrush, and the red was the last step before clearcoat.

Originally Posted by VA72C10

very cool work on the emblem...any more of the cluster?

Thanks Johnathan, nothing more on the cluster yet. still trying to decide what will get the leafing treatment, so when I do the transparent black I only have to mix it once.

[67cheby]

looking good !

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking good !

Thanks Mike !

Was going to paint inside of cab today, but I didn't get everything taped off before it was 90+ degrees outside. So Sunday morning is it !



Here's the paint and clear I'm using

Had to put this one on again. for motivation.

[jlsanborn]

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Thanks Mike !

Was going to paint inside of cab today, but I didn't get everything taped off before it was 90+ degrees outside. So Sunday morning is it !
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Here's the paint and clear I'm using
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Had to put this one on again. for motivation.
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Awesome! Love that color too. It's close to what mine was when I got it and Wifey sometimes thinks I should stick with that. We've worked awful hard to get that stuff off tho! For now, I'm still saying Butternut with a white top. I'll be looking for you tomorrow afternoon

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Thanks Man ! Color choice is a tough one. The color I went with is a variation of a GM color called Auburn Nightmist. The original color had fast blue in it, and it made it have a purple hue. I didnt want that,so we took out the blue and no more purple. It's also in the dupont paint registry now. I'll post pics when I get the paint on it.

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Up at 6:30 this morning ready to go and it was raining. Luckily it passed over @9:00, so I was able to PAINT!! Will have some pics up as soon as the fog clears out. Clear coat really fills up a room.

[jlsanborn]

Standing by!

[jlsanborn]

I just brushed polyurethane on base molding. Taking forever for that $hit to clear out of my shop too!

[69 gmc]

At first I was like "Whoa what the heck is he doing to that emblem?!" then I continued scrolling and I love the way it turned out!

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Standing by!

Here you go !!

Originally Posted by 69 gmc

At first I was like "Whoa what the heck is he doing to that emblem?!" then I continued scrolling and I love the way it turned out!

Thanks Man !! glad you like it.

Here's some pics, still a little foggy but I couldn't wait..

[jlsanborn]

AWESOME!
I like the color even more now. Can't wait to see some panels out in the sun. Nice job man! How bad is the overspray in the shop? I've never done any automotive painting, but have sprayed a bunch of machinery. I know how to operate and maintain a gun and figured I'd spray my own. I'm thinking just a single stage. I bought a bunch of lumber and an a$$-lode of plastic to make a "booth" in my shop. How much painting have you done? Again, looks killer!

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

AWESOME!
I like the color even more now. Can't wait to see some panels out in the sun. Nice job man! How bad is the overspray in the shop? I've never done any automotive painting, but have sprayed a bunch of machinery. I know how to operate and maintain a gun and figured I'd spray my own. I'm thinking just a single stage. I bought a bunch of lumber and an a$$-lode of plastic to make a "booth" in my shop. How much painting have you done? Again, looks killer!

Thanks jl ! Overspray goes everywhere. I just wait for the clear to be set up enough, then open up the shop and let it air out. I,ve been painting for @ 15 yrs, and mostly painted motorcycles. this is my first complete vehicle. If you can spray machinery, you'll do just fine on your truck.
couple more pics

[longbed67]

Very Nice, I like the color! I dont know if I have seen anything close to it!