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05-29-2011, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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05-29-2011, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
I want your truck! Nice work.
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05-30-2011, 12:28 PM | #3 |
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Nice Teaser Pic, i can't wait to see more pictures
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06-03-2011, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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bump for the updates!
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06-03-2011, 11:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Thanks, though I think it's staying around for a while...
ask and ye shall receive Loaded up the 'toolbox' and a spare and headed 380 miles to OK- the truck performed well other than the A/C not being able to keep up because of the holes I left open in the firewall (clutch, booster, etc). Made a stop at Lowe's for a temporary fix then had a mostly uneventful trip. Truck runs, drives, rides good and should have no problems getting to NC for the wedding While I was there, my fiance and I took 400 grit sandpaper to the fresh paint and started the 'weathering' process. I know I'll lose some of you here- my next-door neighbor already thinks I'm nuts- but, we're ruining a truck, remember? Also stopped by a random little town in TX on the way back and snagged some pix...
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06-03-2011, 11:35 PM | #6 |
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Snagged a few more pics today of the mostly done 'patina'. I really just want a truck that I don't have to worry too much about. I've had nice, shiny stuff before and parking always stressed me out- with this one- a rock chip or door ding will go mostly unnoticed. Also, I hope for it to be an anti-theft device, as people will just think it's a beat up old truck...
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06-03-2011, 11:50 PM | #7 |
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...and some overall shots to get the feel for the truck as a whole. The patina is actually very subtle, and much of it doesn't show in pictures. We tried to mimic naturally occurring wear by studying photos of old trucks. I did not want it to look like a 'faux-tina' job, or be too over the top, and I think we got pretty close. I do need to do some more work in the bed area-maybe actually using it like a truck will help accomplish that, though I have a few more tricks up my sleeve...
Also decided, by popular demand, to detail the black stripe on the grill. Letters are next
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06-04-2011, 12:54 AM | #9 | ||
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Thanks! I think it turned out pretty good
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Man, that just sucks. I know it's not fool-proof, but odds have to be better than if it were shiny- though it does still get lots of attention. Keeping my eyes peeled for your truck...
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06-03-2011, 11:50 PM | #10 |
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Cool deal! I like the look!
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06-04-2011, 12:17 AM | #11 |
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Hey, your truck looks great! Cool that your road trip went good. I would like to have seen it if you were in my neck of the woods.
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06-04-2011, 12:27 AM | #12 |
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Your truck is perfect!
Well thought out plan. Grill details, (inner and outer), correct "black" headlight bezels, and flat paint. Love it! Any plans to paint the tailgate band? I have one in about the same condition,... and I want to re-do the black areas.
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06-04-2011, 01:44 AM | #13 |
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I'm digging the weathered look! Personally, I'd like to see more!
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06-04-2011, 02:33 AM | #14 |
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Looks really good, I like how its turning out!
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06-04-2011, 03:32 AM | #15 |
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Well you perfectly ruined it...actually turned out nice!!! I like the theme! You gonna roll with the ralleys for a while or ??
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06-04-2011, 08:35 AM | #16 |
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I think it turned out great. I completely understand what you mean about stressing out when driving a finished vehicle vs driving one that is rough around the edges.
If you need a place to stop/stay while you are in NC, let me know.
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Hey, thanks for the offer! It is VERY nice not having to worry so much about it- and I can actually haul something more than gas!
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06-04-2011, 10:56 AM | #18 |
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Great job !!
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06-28-2011, 04:40 PM | #19 |
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Truck looks great
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06-05-2011, 11:48 AM | #20 |
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wow took me a few hours to red through this thread, and I'm almost sad it's over now You did an amazing job. Doing the interior roof along the upper window line would have stopped me in my tracks but you did everything perfectly. I was suprised when you relic'd the trucks paint. I'm not disappointed since I relic guitars all the time for sale. Just have never seen anyone do it to a truck. GREAT JOB!!!
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06-05-2011, 05:58 PM | #21 |
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I have to admit the faux-tina looks pretty darn good. Overall the truck looks outstanding IMHO. I've said it before and will say it again, you really know how to ruin a perfectly good C10, keep ruining it.
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06-05-2011, 11:23 PM | #23 |
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Played around with weathering the bed wood a little today. Used a combination of vinegar, baking soda, water, wire brushes, sandpaper, muriatic acid, and whatever else was laying around. It took the yellow-ness out, but didn't give the effect I'm shooting for, so I'll have to get more serious with it Also wired up dedicated grounds for the marker, blinker, and tail lights. Amazing how much better they work now...
Before and 'after' of the bed- more to come:
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06-05-2011, 11:29 PM | #24 |
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if it is nicked and scratched up a bit, you could always apply a coat of leather dye, then wipe off the extra, it will only fill the cracks and scratches and make it look like pushed in dirt and wear lines. just an idea
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06-05-2011, 11:35 PM | #25 |
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Thanks- I do plan to beat it up some. I'm trying (unsuccessfully thus far) to get it to grey before doing the dings. Not an easy task with pine, but I have a few more ideas to try before staining it...
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