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joe231 · 09-06-2009, 11:23 PM

I got some teaser shots of what we were working on today

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I'm sure you guys can figure it out.....

menace121978 · 09-06-2009, 11:36 PM

thats going to be sweet Joe! going old school!!! the round lights just have so much more character.

so i take it your hanging onto her for awhile still?

joe231 · 09-06-2009, 11:45 PM

Thanks Dennis!

yeah, i didn't get any bites on selling it....so I decided to do a few things and drive it while we work on the wife's '66

JohnC · 09-07-2009, 07:56 AM

Oh man I can't wait to see the round headlight clip on it. It's really going to change the character of that that truck. Not the character driving, just the character of it.

protrash64 · 09-07-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Oh man I can't wait to see the round headlight clip on it. It's really going to change the character of that that truck. Not the character driving, just the character of it.

....not unless the character driving is texting while driving

........nice work Joe, I know where this is going

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joe231 · 09-07-2009, 02:22 PM

I am really looking forward to next month

JohnC · 09-07-2009, 02:44 PM

Come on man where's the pics of the progress?

Rollinsqrbdy · 09-07-2009, 06:28 PM

we want pics, we want pics Nice ride by the way

joe231 · 09-08-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Come on man where's the pics of the progress?

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

we want pics, we want pics Nice ride by the way

Alright, alright

we had plans with the family today for the holiday...didn't get home 'til after 5pm....

but here is what we got done
I still need to mount the bumper and I should have my grill Wednesday, Thanks to Bamm!!

(sorry, some of the pics are a bit blurry)

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*highperf4x4* · 09-08-2009, 01:42 AM

So what insert are you gonna put in it?

*highperf4x4* · 09-08-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

what do you guys think?
(thanks to Scorp for the 'chop)

Can you black out the windows in the pics and toss in a bright silver stripe or maybe a triple black?

JohnC · 09-08-2009, 08:14 AM

It looks awesome man! Except now with the different front end now it needs to be lowered back down.

On a side note. Does that gas station know you were stealing gas? It looks closed to me.

menace121978 · 09-08-2009, 08:15 AM

nice pics Joe!! looking classy!

joe231 · 09-08-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

So what insert are you gonna put in it?

Stock 73-74 grill, should have it tomorrow

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Can you black out the windows in the pics and toss in a bright silver stripe or maybe a triple black?

I dunno, I don't have photo shop

like silver around the split like the black, orange, and gray?
a triple stripe in black?
I will see if I can get someone in the photoshop forum to do it

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Originally Posted by JohnC

It looks awesome man! Except now with the different front end now it needs to be lowered back down.

On a side note. Does that gas station know you were stealing gas? It looks closed to me.

Thanks John!!
after I get my wheels it will be coming back down the right way

nah that is 7-11 by my house, the store that is closed is the liquor store attached to it

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Originally Posted by menace121978

nice pics Joe!! looking classy!

Thanks Dennis!!

JohnC · 09-08-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

nah that is 7-11 by my house, the store that is closed is the liquor store attached to it

Uh huh sure. I'll give them a call and have them check their security tapes.

joe231 · 09-08-2009, 10:24 PM

joe231 · 09-11-2009, 09:54 PM

I cleaned up the grill and installed it and while I was at it I cleaned the headlight bezels.
I just sat the bumper in place to take a couple pics. I do like it much better. I think I will need to paint the grill, it is discolored in a few spots, and my bezels are not the best but it got me the front end I wanted and I can replace/upgrade/repair the stuff later.....

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*highperf4x4* · 09-12-2009, 01:39 AM

Yup, I like it better too.

menace121978 · 09-12-2009, 01:41 AM

looks great Joe!!!! now lower that thing will ya!!!

*highperf4x4* · 09-12-2009, 01:50 AM

It reminds me of my old 76's and as I took a look at the pics of my first one, I noticed that there is a 6 year old Blake in the background of one and another has a shot of the rear end of his Satellite in it!

That was 12 years ago and he's going to rework the car again!

One other thing I noticed. My truck had the flush grill and yours is the inset style. Wonder when they changed?

Oh, there's another fun fact I see! This truck has the exact same wheels as the ones I just put on my '72 and the rear tires are also Cooper Cobras!!! I don't like change huh?

JohnC · 09-12-2009, 08:22 AM

Looks awesome Joe. Glad you finally got it done.

Travis - Here is a pic from Bigblock73's site that show's some of the grill differences.
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joe231 · 09-12-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Yup, I like it better too.

thanks Travis!

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Originally Posted by menace121978

looks great Joe!!!! now lower that thing will ya!!!

Thanks Dennis!

I will...but it will take time

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

It reminds me of my old 76's and as I took a look at the pics of my first one, I noticed that there is a 6 year old Blake in the background of one and another has a shot of the rear end of his Satellite in it!

That was 12 years ago and he's going to rework the car again!

One other thing I noticed. My truck had the flush grill and yours is the inset style. Wonder when they changed?

Oh, there's another fun fact I see! This truck has the exact same wheels as the ones I just put on my '72 and the rear tires are also Cooper Cobras!!! I don't like change huh?

old pics are cool!
this grill is 73-74 as john posted ......I think it is my favorite, with the 89-91 coming in 2nd

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks awesome Joe. Glad you finally got it done.

Travis - Here is a pic from Bigblock73's site that show's some of the grill differences.

thanks John!

*highperf4x4* · 09-12-2009, 04:40 PM

Yeah I never had one with an inset grill but I like it.

JohnC · 09-12-2009, 06:50 PM

I think it gives the front end more depth and character. It will even look better when you get it all painted.

LiveAnimals · 09-12-2009, 09:06 PM

Looks good

09-06-2009, 11:23 PM	#301
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now I got some teaser shots of what we were working on today I'm sure you guys can figure it out..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-06-2009, 11:36 PM	#302
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: I'm one of you guys now thats going to be sweet Joe! going old school!!! the round lights just have so much more character. so i take it your hanging onto her for awhile still? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-06-2009, 11:45 PM	#303
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now Thanks Dennis! yeah, i didn't get any bites on selling it....so I decided to do a few things and drive it while we work on the wife's '66 __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-07-2009, 07:56 AM	#304
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I'm one of you guys now Oh man I can't wait to see the round headlight clip on it. It's really going to change the character of that that truck. Not the character driving, just the character of it.

09-07-2009, 02:22 PM	#306
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now I am really looking forward to next month __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-07-2009 at 07:17 PM.

09-07-2009, 02:44 PM	#307
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I'm one of you guys now Come on man where's the pics of the progress?

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Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: I'm one of you guys now we want pics, we want pics Nice ride by the way __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club--- Last edited by Rollinsqrbdy; 09-07-2009 at 06:28 PM.

09-08-2009, 01:42 AM	#310
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: I'm one of you guys now So what insert are you gonna put in it?

09-08-2009, 08:14 AM	#312
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I'm one of you guys now It looks awesome man! Except now with the different front end now it needs to be lowered back down. On a side note. Does that gas station know you were stealing gas? It looks closed to me.

09-08-2009, 08:15 AM	#313
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: I'm one of you guys now nice pics Joe!! looking classy! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-08-2009, 10:24 PM	#316
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-11-2009, 09:54 PM	#317
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now I cleaned up the grill and installed it and while I was at it I cleaned the headlight bezels. I just sat the bumper in place to take a couple pics. I do like it much better. I think I will need to paint the grill, it is discolored in a few spots, and my bezels are not the best but it got me the front end I wanted and I can replace/upgrade/repair the stuff later..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-12-2009, 01:39 AM	#318
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: I'm one of you guys now Yup, I like it better too.

09-12-2009, 01:41 AM	#319
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: I'm one of you guys now looks great Joe!!!! now lower that thing will ya!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-12-2009, 01:50 AM	#320
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: I'm one of you guys now It reminds me of my old 76's and as I took a look at the pics of my first one, I noticed that there is a 6 year old Blake in the background of one and another has a shot of the rear end of his Satellite in it! That was 12 years ago and he's going to rework the car again! One other thing I noticed. My truck had the flush grill and yours is the inset style. Wonder when they changed? Oh, there's another fun fact I see! This truck has the exact same wheels as the ones I just put on my '72 and the rear tires are also Cooper Cobras!!! I don't like change huh? Last edited by highperf4x4; 09-12-2009 at 01:55 AM.



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09-12-2009, 08:22 AM	#321
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I'm one of you guys now Looks awesome Joe. Glad you finally got it done. Travis - Here is a pic from Bigblock73's site that show's some of the grill differences. Last edited by JohnC; 09-12-2009 at 08:23 AM.

09-12-2009, 04:40 PM	#323
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: I'm one of you guys now Yeah I never had one with an inset grill but I like it.

09-12-2009, 06:50 PM	#324
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I'm one of you guys now I think it gives the front end more depth and character. It will even look better when you get it all painted.

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LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: I'm one of you guys now Looks good __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

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