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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-08-2012, 04:55 PM

Got a little more work done. Step 1 of the horn button.
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and finished repair of my mishap !

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bossmanivy · 09-09-2012, 10:31 AM

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jlsanborn · 09-09-2012, 10:36 AM

Ya, what he said ^^^

Looks sweet man! Have any work to do to the wheel? Mine has the typical cracks in the spokes and I'm itchin to see somene restore theirs so I can learn. Hinges are real cool. Why did you choose to powder those vs. paint?

bossmanivy · 09-09-2012, 10:38 AM

Hey, looking great. I'll stop in sometime when time allows. Haven't started a build thread yet. I started on the truck, but progress is super slow. I'm waiting till I get farther along and have more time to build and keep a thread going. Gotta finished getting moved!
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-09-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Ya, what he said ^^^

Looks sweet man! Have any work to do to the wheel? Mine has the typical cracks in the spokes and I'm itchin to see somene restore theirs so I can learn. Hinges are real cool. Why did you choose to powder those vs. paint?

Thanks jl ! My wheel has the same thing goin on, and I'll be repairing it with 2 part epoxy from por 15. I will post pics of the process. as far as the hinges, I just thought it would hold up better than paint.

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Hey, looking great. I'll stop in sometime when time allows. Haven't started a build thread yet. I started on the truck, but progress is super slow. I'm waiting till I get farther along and have more time to build and keep a thread going. Gotta finished getting moved!
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Thanks bossman ! Good luck with the move. let me know when you start a build thread.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-09-2012, 03:24 PM

More parts getting ready for paint. This being my first build, I'm taking pics of nearly everything. after making it this far through the build I have a real appreciation for the effort involved in competing build. and my truck isn't getting the full tilt treatment some of the rides on this site are. My hats off to all the builders that see the project through to the end. even though we know were never finished.

anyway heres some pics.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-09-2012, 03:26 PM

couple more.
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longbed67 · 09-09-2012, 06:40 PM

Looking good! I cant wait to see how the horn button looks on the wheel.

jlsanborn · 09-09-2012, 10:57 PM

All that nitty-gritty has to be time consuming! I've got yards of coffee cans full of little crap that all needs cleaned up and painted. Props on the details!

Bennett68C10 · 09-10-2012, 10:15 PM

Just caught up on your build, color looks awesome on the truck. You have some amazing skills and attention to detail John. Great job.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-11-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Looking good! I cant wait to see how the horn button looks on the wheel.

Thanks Adam ! I cant wait either, just have to do some copper leaf detail on it. well repair the wheel too.

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All that nitty-gritty has to be time consuming! I've got yards of coffee cans full of little crap that all needs cleaned up and painted. Props on the details!

Thanks man ! Evaporust ! Purple power ! and wire wheel whatever those leave behind.

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Just caught up on your build, color looks awesome on the truck. You have some amazing skills and attention to detail John. Great job.
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Thanks Keith ! It always seems to come down to the details. I think if I had all the time back that I spent re-doing things I'd be done by now.

but if you dont like how something turns out, what else can you do.

FrankieD · 09-11-2012, 08:15 AM

I would rather pull an engine or rear end than do the little stuff but it all has to get done.
youre doin good

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-11-2012, 03:31 PM

Thanks Frankie ! I couldnt agree more, I pulled three engines/trans in August last year, and that wasnt as time consuming. this small stuff is kickin my butt !

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-11-2012, 06:22 PM

While still working on nuts/bolt, and glove box door. I started on the steering wheel. also got steering column down to bare metal, and treated some trouble areas with rust mort. heres pics of the wheel.
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mix equal parts A+B. work it down into the cracks. its water soluble so you can wet your finger and smooth it out to eliminate some sanding. this stuff sets up hard as nails ! got a few spots left to do, but my hands were shot.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-11-2012, 06:25 PM

couple more, poor chevelle has been tuned into a shelf !

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longbed67 · 09-11-2012, 06:55 PM

how did u like that putty i have 2 tiny cracks on my wheel, and wasnt sure if the stuff was worth it or if i was just going liquid epoxy it

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-12-2012, 06:17 AM

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how did u like that putty i have 2 tiny cracks on my wheel, and wasnt sure if the stuff was worth it or if i was just going liquid epoxy it

If I had to do it again I would use liquid epoxy. I was given this stuff. It would do great if you had to build up, like if you wheel was missing big chunks.

mcbassin · 09-12-2012, 10:34 AM

Your paint looks great John! Very nice progress!

jlsanborn · 09-12-2012, 11:19 AM

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If I had to do it again I would use liquid epoxy. I was given this stuff. It would do great if you had to build up, like if you wheel was missing big chunks.

Is there a liquid product that you'd choose? My wheel is no worse than yours. Looking good man and that is a COOL Chevelle you've got! What do you have planned for that?

FrankieD · 09-12-2012, 12:36 PM

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couple more, poor chevelle has been tuned into a shelf !

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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-12-2012, 01:24 PM

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Your paint looks great John! Very nice progress!

Thanks Mike ! I bet you have some cool plans goin on in your head, patiently waiting to see what your going to do when you get back on that truck !

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Is there a liquid product that you'd choose? My wheel is no worse than yours. Looking good man and that is a COOL Chevelle you've got! What do you have planned for that?

Thanks jl ! I'd probably just use a JB weld or permatex product. When I get around to the chevelle, first just paint it and drive it like I stole it, but sometime in the next couple years were hoping to move to texas. when we get there I'll tear it apart and do it from the ground up ! It was my first car

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Anything that is flat is a shelf isn't it even the stuff on the shelf that's flat

Aint that the truth.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-12-2012, 05:52 PM

More progress !
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-12-2012, 05:55 PM

and a few more.
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chapster · 09-12-2012, 06:11 PM

Nice job on the steering wheel and small detailed parts. It makes all the difference at final assembly....

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**68 Four on the Floor** · 09-12-2012, 08:28 PM

Steering wheel looks daaamn good. you should consider refurbing them for resale.

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XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Got a little more work done. Step 1 of the horn button. and finished repair of my mishap ! __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Ya, what he said ^^^ Looks sweet man! Have any work to do to the wheel? Mine has the typical cracks in the spokes and I'm itchin to see somene restore theirs so I can learn. Hinges are real cool. Why did you choose to powder those vs. paint? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

09-09-2012, 10:38 AM	#329
bossmanivy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 127	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Hey, looking great. I'll stop in sometime when time allows. Haven't started a build thread yet. I started on the truck, but progress is super slow. I'm waiting till I get farther along and have more time to build and keep a thread going. Gotta finished getting moved! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

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XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 More parts getting ready for paint. This being my first build, I'm taking pics of nearly everything. after making it this far through the build I have a real appreciation for the effort involved in competing build. and my truck isn't getting the full tilt treatment some of the rides on this site are. My hats off to all the builders that see the project through to the end. even though we know were never finished. anyway heres some pics. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 couple more. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Looking good! I cant wait to see how the horn button looks on the wheel. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

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jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 All that nitty-gritty has to be time consuming! I've got yards of coffee cans full of little crap that all needs cleaned up and painted. Props on the details! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

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Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Just caught up on your build, color looks awesome on the truck. You have some amazing skills and attention to detail John. Great job. 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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XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Thanks Frankie ! I couldnt agree more, I pulled three engines/trans in August last year, and that wasnt as time consuming. this small stuff is kickin my butt ! __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-11-2012, 06:22 PM	#339
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 While still working on nuts/bolt, and glove box door. I started on the steering wheel. also got steering column down to bare metal, and treated some trouble areas with rust mort. heres pics of the wheel. mix equal parts A+B. work it down into the cracks. its water soluble so you can wet your finger and smooth it out to eliminate some sanding. this stuff sets up hard as nails ! got a few spots left to do, but my hands were shot. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-11-2012, 06:25 PM	#340
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 couple more, poor chevelle has been tuned into a shelf ! __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 how did u like that putty i have 2 tiny cracks on my wheel, and wasnt sure if the stuff was worth it or if i was just going liquid epoxy it __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

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