What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 168 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66clow · 02-25-2017, 07:30 PM

How did you restore them? Just paint or were they repaired?

OregonNed · 02-25-2017, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

How did you restore them? Just paint or were they repaired?

I bought the set all refurbished and powder coated on EBay

mud.man.rj · 02-26-2017, 12:11 AM

Firedemon, engine looks nice, so with alt on drivers side does that make it no power steering then.
Mudman.

NoStopN · 02-26-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

A nice day for once so I pulled into the car port and put in my restored hood hinges. Nice to get some good, firm hinges in.

Nice to know that I'm not the only person using ratchet straps to hold body parts up where they can be worked on.

OregonNed · 02-26-2017, 03:38 PM

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Nice to know that I'm not the only person using ratchet straps to hold body parts up where they can be worked on.

Indeed! Worked like a dream, and more beer for me!

NoStopN · 02-26-2017, 10:23 PM

I got mine out to stretch its legs.

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Originally Posted by Nomadicflyer

Thanks for the compliments! I take motivation wherever I can.

So, you did yours in the garage? I would love to paint mine myself, but the time & location isn't right now.

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Indeed! Worked like a dream, and more beer for me!

And that's the important part.

dean_greenbean · 02-25-2017, 07:42 PM

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Restored my grille.

Nomadicflyer · 02-26-2017, 11:47 AM

I finished paint on the cab, last night. This green is so translucent, it took 8 coats over the repaired/primed areas. 6 coats of clear. PPG shopline. For me, this is a huge milestone.

427Carl · 02-26-2017, 11:50 AM

Nice job love the green

**BC10** · 02-26-2017, 12:28 PM

Inspiring and beautiful.
I keep going back and forth and either painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to paint prison in a shop.

**HO455** · 02-26-2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BC10

Inspiring and beautiful.
I keep going back and forth and either painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to paint prison in a shop.

Ten years ago did the body work on my girlfriend's Probe and then had Maaco paint it. It took a three weeks to complete it. Car was hit in the rear so I got a bumper panel, taillights and hatch before I took the car apart. Maaco had the car four days and came out good. If I had to do it again I would see if I could supply the paint. Their paint chips too easy. This may be a good option for you. The application of the paint was flawless and it revealed the slight dent in the new hatch I never noticed.

427Carl · 02-26-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BC10

Inspiring and beautiful.
painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to "paint prison" in a shop.

makes me laugh

and sad

I had a very good body man "promise to paint my truck in summer 2015 (I bought truck in May '15) I waited until my "appointment time" (completely disassembled it) and never got the call.. Too busy.. In 2016 I contacted (pleaded) with local body shop.. He promised June (2 weeks) end June its done

I'll never buy another vehicle that needs paint

**HO455** · 02-26-2017, 02:38 PM

It's getting harder to find body shops to do older cars. The insurance companies are forcing body shops to turn away that kind of work as they feel it interferes with their collision repairs. So we're mostly left with full on restoration shops or less than professional shops the insurance companies won't use.

Nomadicflyer · 02-26-2017, 12:39 PM

I was kinda forced into doing it myself. I couldn't find a shop that would do it (they all want the insurance jobs), the help I did find didn't work out so well. So, if you want something done....

What a humbling experience. I think I made every mistake in the book, and then started writing my own chapter! For me, if I could have had someone work with me, steer me on the righteous path, it would have been a pleasant experience. Unfortunately I only had help here and there, lots of reading and youtube, a warchest for tools and supplies.

Thanks for the compliments! I take motivation wherever I can. Here's where we started:

Nomadicflyer · 02-26-2017, 12:42 PM

Dean Greenbean:
Nice job, brother. I've got cracks in the plastic insert, did you have any to fix?

Old_Gold · 02-26-2017, 11:02 PM

I finally got the rest of the old wood and auxiliary field tank out, so I can start moving forward on repairs and new wood!

roro013 · 02-27-2017, 09:29 AM

Installed new parking, tail, and reverse light lenses, steel roll pan , smooth tailgate skin and a set of CPP 2 1/2" drop spindles.

OregonNed · 03-03-2017, 11:40 AM

I reestablished the underhood horn wiring, and heard it honk for the first time since I've had it. Next step is installing the new hub and horn connection kit from Forever Sharp and get the steering wheel back on.

Metaldoc · 03-03-2017, 02:19 PM

New storage and speaker box in.

custom10nut · 03-04-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

New storage and speaker box in.

Where did you get this speaker panel? Is there a link you could share to the place you got it from?

Metaldoc · 03-04-2017, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Where did you get this speaker panel? Is there a link you could share to the place you got it from?

Custom made from scratch, It's one of a kind sorry. I do have pics on my build site.

toolboxchev · 03-08-2017, 07:46 PM

Cap and Rotor, Plugs, Oil Change and new Wires.

Purring like a kitty. My bro whom helped me rebuild it calls it the SPIDERMAN MOTOR!

Gator Trapper · 03-04-2017, 06:01 PM

Wiper motor in, new blades on, new light switch in, seat cover on, power washed transmission area, put 30 + miles on her........bout got my list of wants put together.

Nomadicflyer · 03-04-2017, 11:18 PM

I bolted on a new exhaust manifold, after making the slipring section for the donut seal. Also replaced the valve cover gaskets.

66clow · 03-08-2017, 09:45 PM

Got a amazon gift card the other day for my 50th birthday. Who'd thought you can get c10 stuff off there? So the gauge panel I ordered came in today. Looking a whole lot better than what I have. Can't wait to put it in. Not bad for forty bucks.

02-25-2017, 07:30 PM	#1
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II How did you restore them? Just paint or were they repaired?

02-26-2017, 12:11 AM	#3
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Firedemon, engine looks nice, so with alt on drivers side does that make it no power steering then. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

02-25-2017, 07:42 PM	#7
dean_greenbean Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Reamstown, PA Posts: 4	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [ATTACH]1626389[/ATTACH Restored my grille. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 11:47 AM	#8
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finished paint on the cab, last night. This green is so translucent, it took 8 coats over the repaired/primed areas. 6 coats of clear. PPG shopline. For me, this is a huge milestone. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 11:50 AM	#9
427Carl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Clinton On. Canada Posts: 52	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice job love the green __________________ 88 Suburban Silverado (original 48,000mi) 99 GMC Z71 stepside 01 GMC 2500HD crew (Texas truck) 07 Chevrolet Suburban LT 84 Chevrolet S10 short box 355 V8

02-26-2017, 12:28 PM	#10
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Inspiring and beautiful. I keep going back and forth and either painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to paint prison in a shop.

02-26-2017, 02:38 PM	#13
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,305	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It's getting harder to find body shops to do older cars. The insurance companies are forcing body shops to turn away that kind of work as they feel it interferes with their collision repairs. So we're mostly left with full on restoration shops or less than professional shops the insurance companies won't use. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-26-2017, 12:39 PM	#14
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I was kinda forced into doing it myself. I couldn't find a shop that would do it (they all want the insurance jobs), the help I did find didn't work out so well. So, if you want something done.... What a humbling experience. I think I made every mistake in the book, and then started writing my own chapter! For me, if I could have had someone work with me, steer me on the righteous path, it would have been a pleasant experience. Unfortunately I only had help here and there, lots of reading and youtube, a warchest for tools and supplies. Thanks for the compliments! I take motivation wherever I can. Here's where we started: Attached Images

02-26-2017, 12:42 PM	#15
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Dean Greenbean: Nice job, brother. I've got cracks in the plastic insert, did you have any to fix?

02-26-2017, 11:02 PM	#16
Old_Gold Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally got the rest of the old wood and auxiliary field tank out, so I can start moving forward on repairs and new wood! Attached Images

02-27-2017, 09:29 AM	#17
roro013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greenville Tx Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed new parking, tail, and reverse light lenses, steel roll pan , smooth tailgate skin and a set of CPP 2 1/2" drop spindles.

03-03-2017, 11:40 AM	#18
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I reestablished the underhood horn wiring, and heard it honk for the first time since I've had it. Next step is installing the new hub and horn connection kit from Forever Sharp and get the steering wheel back on. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-03-2017, 02:19 PM	#19
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New storage and speaker box in. Attached Images

03-08-2017, 07:46 PM	#22
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cap and Rotor, Plugs, Oil Change and new Wires. Purring like a kitty. My bro whom helped me rebuild it calls it the SPIDERMAN MOTOR! Attached Images

03-04-2017, 06:01 PM	#23
Gator Trapper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central MI Area Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wiper motor in, new blades on, new light switch in, seat cover on, power washed transmission area, put 30 + miles on her........bout got my list of wants put together. __________________ 1971 Chevy K20 LWB 2011 GMC 1500 Crew SWB



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03-04-2017, 11:18 PM	#24
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I bolted on a new exhaust manifold, after making the slipring section for the donut seal. Also replaced the valve cover gaskets. __________________ 1972 C20 Fleetside "Miss Olive" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721563

03-08-2017, 09:45 PM	#25
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got a amazon gift card the other day for my 50th birthday. Who'd thought you can get c10 stuff off there? So the gauge panel I ordered came in today. Looking a whole lot better than what I have. Can't wait to put it in. Not bad for forty bucks.

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