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Painter D · 01-04-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Can you elaborate on the windows? I really like the way the one piece windows look.
Your truck is absolutely amazing BTW!

Wouldn't roll up, wouldn't roll down, wouldn't fit the window frame, poor design, poor construction, only 1 vertical channel not 2, tinted glass, was supposed to be clear glass, factory door stop had to be removed and replaced with the one in the kit, would have been OK if Mickey Mouse hadn't designed it.

Like I said "TOTAL JUNK"

I spent 10 hours trying to make one side work and could not succeed. I do paint and body for a living so I'm used to taking doors apart and running into problems, and still could not do anything to make it work correctly.

nuke1 · 02-07-2010, 08:38 AM

Truck looks sick now with the new hoops, the riv and truck look amazing sitting there together! Nice choice.

Painter D · 02-07-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperJerrC10

I was wondering if you could tell me if the "inner bedside mod" is different than the "tubbing" stated here in your post or direct me where i can find it. I am in the process of doing the tubs too and every little bit helps.
Great work on the truck!

Thanks,
Jerry

If I remember correctly I saw it in Ackattack's pro touring build thread, not sure though that was a long time ago. You may have to do a little diggin around but there's a few other members with build threads that have pics of the "inner bedside mod".

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

wow, this truck looks

I really like the improved look with the new shoes....

THANKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuke1

Truck looks sick now with the new hoops, the riv and truck look amazing sitting there together! Nice choice.

THANKS

Painter D · 02-07-2010, 08:13 PM

I'll have some more pics to post in a few days of the brake upgrade I ordered. I got some drilled and slotted rotors, dual piston Wilwood calipers, and steel braided hoses that I'm waiting on.

BB72CHEVKT · 02-09-2010, 01:08 PM

Hey Danny,

I just took a look at the entire build and you have done a fantastic job. It is hard to beleive we were next door neighbors at one time. It was good seeing you again and keep up the good work.

Kevin

Painter D · 02-13-2010, 08:32 PM

Got a little more done. I finally got my brake upgrade which consisted of Wilwood D52 calipers, steel braided hoses, and drilled and slotted rotors. The install went pretty smooth especially since it was all direct OEM replacement parts.

I've got a few issues that I'm not real happy with that came from some decisions I made 3 years ago on this truck and the time has come to have them addressed. First off I ordered some dual electric fans with a nice aluminum fan shroud from a place called Entropy radiator. These are going to replace the current single Corvette elec. fan that I have now. I'll post pics when I get it all installed. Since I'm changing the fan and shroud I'm getting away from the zip-tie mounting things that some of that stuff came with. I decided to make a permanent mount for my trans. cooler as well since it used those zip-tie things also. Pic enclosed.

The engine swap I've been talking about is closer than ever and may become a reality real soon. Leaning a big block of some sorts ,but still unsure as to which one I'm going to do yet. That's all for now I'll post more when I get more done.

Painter D · 02-13-2010, 08:33 PM

One more

68GMCCustom · 02-13-2010, 09:39 PM

Big block? I thought you were going to go with an LS motor? If you want big block power you can get it with a big c.i. LS small block. Get the iron LSX sportsman block and 454ci is no problem... with something like 500ci being the high end.

Painter D · 02-13-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Big block? I thought you were going to go with an LS motor? If you want big block power you can get it with a big c.i. LS small block. Get the iron LSX sportsman block and 454ci is no problem... with something like 500ci being the high end.

The LS motor was one of the choices I was considering but the big block seems to be the easiest way for me to go.

mcbassin · 02-13-2010, 10:20 PM

those new wheels look great~!

**lolife99** · 02-28-2010, 12:58 AM

I REALLY like the stock grille on your truck!
Super clean.
I'm also watching your "brake issue" thread.

Painter D · 03-01-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I REALLY like the stock grille on your truck!
Super clean.
I'm also watching your "brake issue" thread.

THANKS

I think the stock grille looks alot cleaner. I'll post more pics after I get it all put back together.

72BlckButy · 03-02-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I REALLY like the stock grille on your truck!
Super clean.

x2

Painter D · 03-07-2010, 11:16 AM

Finished the fan and grille install ,still have some small detail stuff to do on the grille (paint rivets) but for the most part it's done. I wish I would have wired my fans up with a thermoswitch a long time ago , it's way more effecient than the way I had them wired up previously. I haven't had time to re-plumb the brake lines yet ,I think I'm going to order a nice MC and then plumb them. That's all for now enjoy the pics.

mcbassin · 03-01-2010, 01:26 AM

We do that here with big boxes too.

my67chevytruck · 03-01-2010, 08:52 AM

looking good.

MONTE · 03-07-2010, 11:22 AM

Nice!!!

soala70 · 03-07-2010, 11:24 AM

killer!!!!!

**Nobby** · 03-07-2010, 11:02 PM

My new favorite truck

nuke1 · 03-08-2010, 02:38 AM

great looking as usual, let me now what you think of those calipers, I am currently looking at a set.

**lolife99** · 03-08-2010, 09:03 AM

The grill completely changed your truck in my mind.
Looks Sweet!

Painter D · 03-08-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

The grill completely changed your truck in my mind.
Looks Sweet!

I kinda think so too, I wish I would have gotten the stock grille a long time ago.

1sik7t2 · 02-03-2011, 04:11 PM

ditto all the coments and i'll add mine on too AWSEOME SAUCE, *****EN TRUCK MAN

QUOTE=69chevyshort;3848254]I kinda think so too, I wish I would have gotten the stock grille a long time ago.[/QUOTE]

my67chevytruck · 03-08-2010, 10:17 AM

very nice..

VA72C10 · 03-08-2010, 10:25 AM

Looking great as usual!!!

02-07-2010, 08:38 AM	#2
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Surf Blue Truck looks sick now with the new hoops, the riv and truck look amazing sitting there together! Nice choice. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-07-2010, 08:13 PM	#4
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue I'll have some more pics to post in a few days of the brake upgrade I ordered. I got some drilled and slotted rotors, dual piston Wilwood calipers, and steel braided hoses that I'm waiting on. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

02-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#5
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Surf Blue Hey Danny, I just took a look at the entire build and you have done a fantastic job. It is hard to beleive we were next door neighbors at one time. It was good seeing you again and keep up the good work. Kevin __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-13-2010, 08:32 PM	#6
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue Got a little more done. I finally got my brake upgrade which consisted of Wilwood D52 calipers, steel braided hoses, and drilled and slotted rotors. The install went pretty smooth especially since it was all direct OEM replacement parts. I've got a few issues that I'm not real happy with that came from some decisions I made 3 years ago on this truck and the time has come to have them addressed. First off I ordered some dual electric fans with a nice aluminum fan shroud from a place called Entropy radiator. These are going to replace the current single Corvette elec. fan that I have now. I'll post pics when I get it all installed. Since I'm changing the fan and shroud I'm getting away from the zip-tie mounting things that some of that stuff came with. I decided to make a permanent mount for my trans. cooler as well since it used those zip-tie things also. Pic enclosed. The engine swap I've been talking about is closer than ever and may become a reality real soon. Leaning a big block of some sorts ,but still unsure as to which one I'm going to do yet. That's all for now I'll post more when I get more done. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

02-13-2010, 08:33 PM	#7
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue One more Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

02-13-2010, 09:39 PM	#8
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Surf Blue Big block? I thought you were going to go with an LS motor? If you want big block power you can get it with a big c.i. LS small block. Get the iron LSX sportsman block and 454ci is no problem... with something like 500ci being the high end. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

02-13-2010, 10:20 PM	#10
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Surf Blue those new wheels look great~! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-28-2010, 12:58 AM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Surf Blue I REALLY like the stock grille on your truck! Super clean. I'm also watching your "brake issue" thread. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-07-2010, 11:16 AM	#14
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue Finished the fan and grille install ,still have some small detail stuff to do on the grille (paint rivets) but for the most part it's done. I wish I would have wired my fans up with a thermoswitch a long time ago , it's way more effecient than the way I had them wired up previously. I haven't had time to re-plumb the brake lines yet ,I think I'm going to order a nice MC and then plumb them. That's all for now enjoy the pics. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

03-01-2010, 01:26 AM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Surf Blue We do that here with big boxes too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-01-2010, 08:52 AM	#16
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Surf Blue looking good. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-07-2010, 11:22 AM	#17
MONTE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Donna, Texas Posts: 286	Re: Surf Blue Nice!!!

03-07-2010, 11:24 AM	#18
soala70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: geneva al usa Posts: 343	Re: Surf Blue killer!!!!! __________________ bogey5

03-07-2010, 11:02 PM	#19
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: Surf Blue My new favorite truck

03-08-2010, 02:38 AM	#20
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Surf Blue great looking as usual, let me now what you think of those calipers, I am currently looking at a set. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587



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03-08-2010, 09:03 AM	#21
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Surf Blue The grill completely changed your truck in my mind. Looks Sweet! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-03-2011, 04:11 PM	#23
1sik7t2 dave Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: el cajon Posts: 558	Re: Surf Blue ditto all the coments and i'll add mine on too AWSEOME SAUCE, *****EN TRUCK MAN QUOTE=69chevyshort;3848254]I kinda think so too, I wish I would have gotten the stock grille a long time ago.[/QUOTE] __________________ check out my build "DIRTY BURB"

03-08-2010, 10:17 AM	#24
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Surf Blue very nice.. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-08-2010, 10:25 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Surf Blue Looking great as usual!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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