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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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Big Red - Now its a SWB!
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Great work! If you can't find a matching marker light you could get a full set off of an 80's chevy/gmc full size van. They bolt right in and they have a smoother look to them, if you would like a picture let me know I have the van lights on my truck.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
I just wanted to say that I am loving this build. I know it takes a lot of discipline to not go overboard on the body work, paint etc... Good job!
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![]() ![]() Got a bunch done today, but squat for pics- forgot to grab the camera. I did a lot of final assembly type stuff, such as bumpers, inner fenders, weatherstripping, blah, blah, blah... Here's a crappy cell phone pic of 'in progress', just to satiate the pic need:
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The truck is coming out nice! I highly recommend going with the push on door seals. They are re-usable and install in about 15 mins...
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Great work! I always enjoy your builds
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Looks great man!
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Thanks! Back atcha! Thanks a lot. She's coming along ![]() Made her maiden voyage Friday from LA to OK (380 miles) with no major issues. Fiancι and I have been working on the 'patina'. Pics to follow upon my return... ![]() Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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I want your truck! Nice work.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Nice Teaser Pic, i can't wait to see more pictures
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
bump for the updates!
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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? ![]()
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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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...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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Cool deal! I like the look!
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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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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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Don't believe that your truck will not get stolen because it has a few flaws. Check my sig if you need proof.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Thanks! I think it turned out pretty good
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
I'm digging the weathered look! Personally, I'd like to see more!
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Looks really good, I like how its turning out!
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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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