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jgh64pkup · 06-16-2010, 10:06 PM

i cant wait to see it too

my favorite color
i think mine is a different shade then yours though

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-16-2010, 10:17 PM

Mine is Sunburst Orange Metallic. I know that I have said that it was Sunset Orange Metallic but it's definitely Sunburst.

jgh64pkup · 06-16-2010, 10:19 PM

yeah so is mine
mine doesnt have any pearl though

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-16-2010, 10:31 PM

The main thing that sold me on it was the pearl. I like that it highlights the body lines especially in the sun.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-18-2010, 04:36 PM

Finally got to the shop today and got to see the truck. It looks beautiful and so does the hood with the exception of a few minor dings. Unfortunately the dings stand out way too much.

But overall it's beautiful. So here you guys go, you'll see it as I saw it along with all of the other parts that are sitting here in my spare bedroom until the shop is finished. Unfortunately there was no sun to pull the truck out into today and the flash doesn't come close to doing it justice. The clear makes the color look miles deep and it reminds me why I chose that color. Enjoy guys!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-18-2010, 11:00 PM

Here are some pics of the truck once it was trailered into the lot at American Auto Body and also some from the final preparations before it received some beautiful coats of paint.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-18-2010, 11:12 PM

And here are pics of it back at my buddies shop the next morning after it was painted and baked.

jgh64pkup · 06-19-2010, 03:09 AM

wow i love it
i cant wait to paint mine

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-19-2010, 01:00 PM

Thanks man. It looks damn good in person. Now Keen's just needs to get out here and get the concrete poured and the shop put up and then we'll be in business.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-20-2010, 03:51 PM

Looks like the concrete will be poured tomorrow or Tuesday and they are going to give it 10 days to cure before putting the shop up. Once their work is done I'll be moving all the tools and everything in and getting the truck back to the house and inside the shop. As soon as it's in I'll get back to work on the wiring and hopefully get it cranked back up here and running soon so I can drive it in and out of the shop instead of pushing the big old thing.

There's so much left to do that we were holding off on until paint was finished. Still have to do interior, stereo, finish exhaust, install missing body parts and components, finish fuel system, wiring, rolling stock and cleaning and painting of steering and brake drums. Hopefully things will pick up now that it's painted and money/time allowing, I can get alot done on it on my days off since it will be right out my house's side door.

Rich1028 · 06-20-2010, 04:41 PM

looks real good!!
keep up with the pics.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-20-2010, 04:47 PM

Thanks Rich!

creep · 06-20-2010, 09:40 PM

Man, I am so jealous right now! Your plaids really look good with that color. I still wish I could squeeze my 305 back into mine. If your going to use an air cleaner with an exposed filter, try to find a Fram Air Hog. They have an orange oil in them that looks really good with those valve covers. I found some on ebay that were dirt cheap.

jgh64pkup · 06-20-2010, 09:57 PM

i wanna see it with the wheels

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-20-2010, 10:53 PM

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i wanna see it with the wheels

Man, you don't know how badly I'm looking forward to that. I might go ahead and have the studs switched out before rolling it into the shop. That would save me from having to air the damn tire up every time and having possible wheel marks in my shop floor.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-20-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

Man, I am so jealous right now! Your plaids really look good with that color. I still wish I could squeeze my 305 back into mine. If your going to use an air cleaner with an exposed filter, try to find a Fram Air Hog. They have an orange oil in them that looks really good with those valve covers. I found some on ebay that were dirt cheap.

Haha. I must admit that I chose the color partially because of how well it went with the valve covers, but mostly because it looks damn good on these trucks. And I will be using an exposed filter and after looking up the Air Hog, I don't think I will use anything else on there.

jgh64pkup · 06-20-2010, 11:06 PM

go for it i bet theyll look great

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-20-2010, 11:08 PM

I'm sure they will. I just can't actually put them on until it has new, longer studs. There's not much bolt peeking through to give you enough peace of mind. I'm ready to see how much the weight of the truck comes down on them and where it places the fenders.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-21-2010, 10:41 PM

Concrete will be poured on Wednesday and the shop should be put up within the next two weeks. And then I can get back to doing some work on the old girl.

REDNOSE65 · 06-23-2010, 05:43 PM

Looking good!!! Dig the color.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-23-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

Looking good!!! Dig the color.

Thanks man! That color has been a big hit so far.

Dinos63 · 06-24-2010, 10:25 AM

Very nice !!!

Hoser's Girl · 06-24-2010, 10:29 AM

Damn! nice work! I am jealous!!!!

REDNOSE65 · 06-24-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Thanks man! That color has been a big hit so far.

Yeah, mines similar but not quite...Mines Copper Durango.
(Burnt Orange to me)

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-25-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

Very nice !!!

Thanks Dino! Coming from you, that definitely means alot. You've got many trucks much nicer than this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoser's Girl

Damn! nice work! I am jealous!!!!

Thank you ma'am!

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

Yeah, mines similar but not quite...Mines Copper Durango.
(Burnt Orange to me)

I actually looked at Copperhead Pearl at first and loved it but it was much more expensive and SOM appealed to me a little more for some reason. They all look great on these trucks though.

06-16-2010, 10:06 PM	#376
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: My Truck i cant wait to see it too my favorite color i think mine is a different shade then yours though __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

06-16-2010, 10:17 PM	#377
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Mine is Sunburst Orange Metallic. I know that I have said that it was Sunset Orange Metallic but it's definitely Sunburst. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-16-2010, 10:19 PM	#378
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: My Truck yeah so is mine mine doesnt have any pearl though __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

06-16-2010, 10:31 PM	#379
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck The main thing that sold me on it was the pearl. I like that it highlights the body lines especially in the sun. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 06-16-2010 at 10:50 PM.

06-18-2010, 04:36 PM	#380
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Painted Truck! Finally got to the shop today and got to see the truck. It looks beautiful and so does the hood with the exception of a few minor dings. Unfortunately the dings stand out way too much. But overall it's beautiful. So here you guys go, you'll see it as I saw it along with all of the other parts that are sitting here in my spare bedroom until the shop is finished. Unfortunately there was no sun to pull the truck out into today and the flash doesn't come close to doing it justice. The clear makes the color look miles deep and it reminds me why I chose that color. Enjoy guys! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 06-18-2010 at 04:43 PM.

06-18-2010, 11:00 PM	#381
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Here are some pics of the truck once it was trailered into the lot at American Auto Body and also some from the final preparations before it received some beautiful coats of paint. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-18-2010, 11:12 PM	#382
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck And here are pics of it back at my buddies shop the next morning after it was painted and baked. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-19-2010, 03:09 AM	#383
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: My Truck wow i love it i cant wait to paint mine __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

06-19-2010, 01:00 PM	#384
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks man. It looks damn good in person. Now Keen's just needs to get out here and get the concrete poured and the shop put up and then we'll be in business. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-20-2010, 03:51 PM	#385
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Looks like the concrete will be poured tomorrow or Tuesday and they are going to give it 10 days to cure before putting the shop up. Once their work is done I'll be moving all the tools and everything in and getting the truck back to the house and inside the shop. As soon as it's in I'll get back to work on the wiring and hopefully get it cranked back up here and running soon so I can drive it in and out of the shop instead of pushing the big old thing. There's so much left to do that we were holding off on until paint was finished. Still have to do interior, stereo, finish exhaust, install missing body parts and components, finish fuel system, wiring, rolling stock and cleaning and painting of steering and brake drums. Hopefully things will pick up now that it's painted and money/time allowing, I can get alot done on it on my days off since it will be right out my house's side door. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 06-20-2010 at 04:25 PM.

06-20-2010, 04:41 PM	#386
Rich1028 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saginaw,MI. Posts: 87	Re: My Truck looks real good!! keep up with the pics. __________________ www.michiganstreetandstrip.com

06-20-2010, 04:47 PM	#387
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Rich! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-20-2010, 09:40 PM	#388
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: My Truck Man, I am so jealous right now! Your plaids really look good with that color. I still wish I could squeeze my 305 back into mine. If your going to use an air cleaner with an exposed filter, try to find a Fram Air Hog. They have an orange oil in them that looks really good with those valve covers. I found some on ebay that were dirt cheap. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

06-20-2010, 09:57 PM	#389
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: My Truck i wanna see it with the wheels __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside Last edited by jgh64pkup; 06-20-2010 at 09:57 PM.

06-20-2010, 11:06 PM	#392
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: My Truck go for it i bet theyll look great __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside



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06-20-2010, 11:08 PM	#393
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck I'm sure they will. I just can't actually put them on until it has new, longer studs. There's not much bolt peeking through to give you enough peace of mind. I'm ready to see how much the weight of the truck comes down on them and where it places the fenders. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-21-2010, 10:41 PM	#394
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Concrete will be poured on Wednesday and the shop should be put up within the next two weeks. And then I can get back to doing some work on the old girl. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-23-2010, 05:43 PM	#395
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06-24-2010, 10:25 AM	#397
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My Truck Very nice !!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-24-2010, 10:29 AM	#398
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