Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

knomadd · 08-01-2013, 02:09 PM

Nice Porsche's! I'll agree with Rus though, not as cool as Gumby.

TexasLS1 · 08-01-2013, 03:06 PM

Very nice, love the old 356's! My first car was a '74 914 that my dad and I put a lot of work into and got back on the road. Not the most beautiful of the Porsche models, but I loved it and had a blast driving it.
Sorry to sidetrack... Can't wait to see more of Gumby!

jasonvw · 08-02-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasLS1

Very nice, love the old 356's! My first car was a '74 914 that my dad and I put a lot of work into and got back on the road. Not the most beautiful of the Porsche models, but I loved it and had a blast driving it.
Sorry to sidetrack... Can't wait to see more of Gumby!

Very cool. I actually like the 914s myself but have never owned one. Early 911's are so off the chart expensive these days that most guys are going for 912's and 914's and I have seen some really cool cars built off those platforms lately.

But.... back to trucks

Im going to have my stock grille stripped and repolished since its very dull and the anodizing is milky... It is dent free so I would rather just keep it and not run a reproduction part if I don't have to...
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As for the center section, I think I will buy a replacement section as mine is pretty worn. So... should I repaint the black section around the headlights or leave it off? My current grille has some black still on it but I kind of like it without it. What do you guys think?

**cericd** · 08-02-2013, 11:29 AM

I'm a stickler for original style. I vote paint it like original.
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**lolife99** · 08-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Paint the black!

Rusbuilt · 08-02-2013, 04:43 PM

I'm gonna agree with the fellas above!

jasonvw · 08-03-2013, 10:36 AM

hmmm ok well maybe I will have to repaint the Black back onto the grille. Honestly, I don't see many people doing that so that may be the reason for me to do so.

**lolife99** · 08-03-2013, 10:49 AM

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hmmm ok well maybe I will have to repaint the Black back onto the grille. Honestly, I don't see many people doing that so that may be the reason for me to do so.

I just think it "flows better" with the factory black arount the headlights on the '71-'72 trucks.

**lolife99** · 08-03-2013, 10:54 AM

I really like the ''71 only" black stripe, that goes completely around the grille.
This is a picture of an original paint grille.
These normally fade away thru the years.

classicchev · 08-03-2013, 11:29 AM

Cool 356's, there not both yours??????????

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I love those old porsches! Not as much as a 67-72 patina truck! lol

I dont know about that, once the Porsche and VW bug bites, tough to get away from..

Low Elco · 08-04-2013, 10:21 AM

I've also seen body color in the ring around the headlights, that looks pretty cool. I doo like the off-set that the dark ring gives.

jasonvw · 08-05-2013, 01:11 PM

Very cool photos Keith, thanks! I like the single black outline on the headlights best, the 71 only style looks a bit over the top to me. I think I will be going the single outline route. Off the polisher!!!

knomadd · 08-05-2013, 03:05 PM

Sounds like a good plan. I'm not a fan of the 71 only stripe either. It's not on mine, and it won't be put back on as long as I own it... not the way I have my build planned as of now anyway.

jasonvw · 08-05-2013, 04:40 PM

Yeh I agree, it looks a little bit to Bumble Bee stripped to me too. Its cool, but its just not for this project I feel. I will be heading up to Delmos this week so some more photos will be coming soon.

jasonvw · 08-08-2013, 10:54 AM

Well its been a busy week for me, but I made it up to Delmos to grab some things I need for the 65 and check out Gumby. Progress is good. Body is very very close to being ready to go back on the chassis. Air cleaner is done and on, valve covers are done and on. Air lines are done.

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New brakes in the rear to match the fronts. Im digging the accuair equipment mounted in the back. We are going to hang the battery in a custom box off the passenger side rear frame rail so its easy to get to in case I ever need to access it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-08-2013, 11:06 AM

That looks great love the stock look on the engine..
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c10Dream'n · 08-08-2013, 11:06 AM

FASTER...FASTER...FASTER. the anxiety is building.

chrisvuc · 08-08-2013, 02:39 PM

very cool

knomadd · 08-08-2013, 03:22 PM

Looks great! Is the engine body color?

Rusbuilt · 08-08-2013, 05:02 PM

Looks great!!

Gus350 · 08-08-2013, 07:44 PM

What type of power steering pump is that thanks
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knomadd · 08-08-2013, 10:45 PM

It looks like a factory style pump.

jasonvw · 08-09-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Looks great! Is the engine body color?

Thanks everyone! The engine is very close to body color. I think we went a shade or two off just for some slight contrast. I like the look of everything matching.

jasonvw · 08-09-2013, 09:28 AM

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What type of power steering pump is that thanks
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The pump is just a factory style pump that you can pick up from many of the vendors here on the site. We just put a smooth black pulley on there for a clean look.

jasonvw · 08-09-2013, 09:29 AM

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FASTER...FASTER...FASTER. the anxiety is building.

Tell me about it!!! I wanted to hook up the steering and take the frame for a spin around the block as it sits right now!

08-01-2013, 02:09 PM	#276
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Nice Porsche's! I'll agree with Rus though, not as cool as Gumby. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-01-2013, 03:06 PM	#277
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 471	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Very nice, love the old 356's! My first car was a '74 914 that my dad and I put a lot of work into and got back on the road. Not the most beautiful of the Porsche models, but I loved it and had a blast driving it. Sorry to sidetrack... Can't wait to see more of Gumby!

08-02-2013, 11:29 AM	#279
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,160	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build I'm a stickler for original style. I vote paint it like original. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

08-02-2013, 12:52 PM	#280
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Paint the black! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-02-2013, 04:43 PM	#281
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build I'm gonna agree with the fellas above! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

08-03-2013, 10:36 AM	#282
jasonvw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 629	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build hmmm ok well maybe I will have to repaint the Black back onto the grille. Honestly, I don't see many people doing that so that may be the reason for me to do so. __________________ 67-72 Heater Delete plates available now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676529 Follow me on Instagram for the latest updates: http://instagram.com/deadairgarage

08-03-2013, 10:54 AM	#284
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build I really like the ''71 only" black stripe, that goes completely around the grille. This is a picture of an original paint grille. These normally fade away thru the years. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-04-2013, 10:21 AM	#286
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build I've also seen body color in the ring around the headlights, that looks pretty cool. I doo like the off-set that the dark ring gives. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-05-2013, 01:11 PM	#287
jasonvw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 629	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Very cool photos Keith, thanks! I like the single black outline on the headlights best, the 71 only style looks a bit over the top to me. I think I will be going the single outline route. Off the polisher!!! __________________ 67-72 Heater Delete plates available now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676529 Follow me on Instagram for the latest updates: http://instagram.com/deadairgarage

08-05-2013, 03:05 PM	#288
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Sounds like a good plan. I'm not a fan of the 71 only stripe either. It's not on mine, and it won't be put back on as long as I own it... not the way I have my build planned as of now anyway. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-05-2013, 04:40 PM	#289
jasonvw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 629	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Yeh I agree, it looks a little bit to Bumble Bee stripped to me too. Its cool, but its just not for this project I feel. I will be heading up to Delmos this week so some more photos will be coming soon. __________________ 67-72 Heater Delete plates available now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676529 Follow me on Instagram for the latest updates: http://instagram.com/deadairgarage

08-08-2013, 10:54 AM	#290
jasonvw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 629	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Well its been a busy week for me, but I made it up to Delmos to grab some things I need for the 65 and check out Gumby. Progress is good. Body is very very close to being ready to go back on the chassis. Air cleaner is done and on, valve covers are done and on. Air lines are done. New brakes in the rear to match the fronts. Im digging the accuair equipment mounted in the back. We are going to hang the battery in a custom box off the passenger side rear frame rail so its easy to get to in case I ever need to access it. __________________ 67-72 Heater Delete plates available now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676529 Follow me on Instagram for the latest updates: http://instagram.com/deadairgarage

08-08-2013, 11:06 AM	#291
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build That looks great love the stock look on the engine.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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..

08-08-2013, 11:06 AM	#292
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build FASTER...FASTER...FASTER. the anxiety is building.

08-08-2013, 02:39 PM	#293
chrisvuc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: henderson, nv Posts: 28	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build very cool



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08-08-2013, 03:22 PM	#294
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Looks great! Is the engine body color? __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-08-2013, 05:02 PM	#295
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build Looks great!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

08-08-2013, 07:44 PM	#296
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build What type of power steering pump is that thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kevin "Life is Hard But its Harder when your Stupid" John Wayne 68 C10 70 C20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=602326#

08-08-2013, 10:45 PM	#297
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build It looks like a factory style pump. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

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