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bigblock73 · 03-25-2011, 12:52 PM

Randy, looks GREAT! Do you plan on running any trim between the two tone?

RandyP · 03-25-2011, 01:02 PM

SEM color coat rattle cans.

I have a roll of the factory look a like chrome molding. Waiting to put it on after we get the lettering down the side (shop truck, have to advertise). I'd rather have the molding on top of the vinyl than have them cut around it. Still waiting on the photoshop picture from the company we are using for it.

joe231 · 03-25-2011, 01:11 PM

cool!
thanks!
I can't wait to see the vinyl also!

RandyP · 03-26-2011, 02:32 PM

Well, got the glass all in, handles in, doors wired up, new window felts in, grille and bezels in, front bumper on...
On a side note, even though they were darn near free, I'll never try to get these aftermarket grille/bezel combos to fit again. To much time had to be spent trimming on them (God bless the dremel) just to get them "ok".

Still have the interior trim to get on the doors, otherwise all it will lack is the outside trim and mirrors. I still want to wait on the trim and mirrors until the lettering is done. I'm also anxious to see the photoshop of the artwork, but have not gotten it yet.
I would stay and put the trim panels all together, but I am so dirty I really don't want to do trim work now, I'll come back tomorrow and slap those together while I have on clean clothes and my hands/arms are degreased. Plus my allergies are bothering me real bad, almost to the point I feel sick and weak. Gonna go home and just chill for the rest of the day I think.

Greenlee · 03-26-2011, 04:09 PM

Nice work!
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GmtGmt · 03-26-2011, 05:01 PM

The 1987-1991 R10 that chevy should have continued to make it looks beautiful
this type of front end fits so perfect with these trucks nomatter if its a blazer, pickup, dually or suburban

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-26-2011, 06:23 PM

love tha look

joe231 · 03-26-2011, 08:35 PM

looking great Randy!!
sorry to hear about the lousy grill...do you know the brand?
I'd hate to have to buy a GM just because of the price....

RandyP · 03-26-2011, 08:41 PM

Bought it through Keystone, was in their wrapper. So no real telling which Kung Pow Nofeat Bawd flavor it is. If I ever hit the lottery I'll toss a GM grille in it, until then the A/M will work. Were it not for the plastic chrome peeling on the other stuff I have, I'd of just painted a set for it. I bet it'd look pretty darn sharp with the inserts painted white.

joe231 · 03-26-2011, 08:47 PM

Heck yeah!
white will look badass!

RandyP · 04-07-2011, 09:25 AM

And day 3 it sits down at our local Chevy dealership. After getting the truck put back together and driving it a bit, it still is not running right. We had just put new plugs in it before doing the tear down and paint, and had to put a new set in it before I drove it home last weekend. Within a hour of running/drive time it was already starting to run rough, it is getting way to much fuel all the time. Even when my guys pulled the truck in to the service department, they said the writer yelled at them "I could smell that coming from a mile away!".

I did peek in the lot this morning when I came to work, it is in a stall on a rack, so hopefully the guru is getting it sorted. I have not called them once, don't want to pressure them or anything, I just want it running right.

mcbassin · 04-07-2011, 10:06 AM

Randy the truck looks great! Are you putting the moulding back on the sides? I can tell you where I got mine. I bought the Trim Gard brand from It is OEM grade and worked great. Ebay Member id: discountaccessories804

RandyP · 04-07-2011, 10:09 AM

I have a new 32' foot roll of the side molding here, as well as 4 new wheel opening moldings. Waiting to get the vinyl lettering installed before trimming it out. Though I might get tired of waiting on them....

mcbassin · 04-07-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

I have a new 32' foot roll of the side molding here, as well as 4 new wheel opening moldings. Waiting to get the vinyl lettering installed before trimming it out. Though I might get tired of waiting on them....

Cool, I had to buy it twice because the first roll was a real crappy imitation, there was a reason it was only like $40. I'm sure with you being in the business you know all about the cheap crap out there.

Hope you get the engine problem figured out soon.

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-07-2011, 09:08 PM

hope all goes well

RandyP · 04-07-2011, 09:22 PM

Seen the beast going up and down the road late this afternoon, then got a phone call from the service adviser! Seems the major issue was with the coolant temp sensor. Seems it was not getting a good ground, so the truck thought it was cold 100% of the time. They say they have it running a lot better now and the running rich issue is fixed. Tomorrow he will try and start fine tuning it and get it back to me. So hopefully I can drive it some this weekend.

RandyP · 04-19-2011, 05:08 PM

Got tired of waiting on the lady doing my vinyls, so we got it trimmed out today. New wheel opening moldings and new side moldings and new mirrors. Sort of wish I could have gotten new corner moldings now for the bed corners.

All in all, has been a long road, but I think we're done. The only thing I have to do is snap on the 4 new caps for the pull straps on the door panels. I'm still holding off on that, to make double dog certain I don't have to go back in the door again for something in the near future.

Have a call in to my window tinter and need to save a few bucks for a spray in liner, then I'll toss a rubber mat in the back. The truck runs like a champ now, the final tune really did wonders. It still smells a little rich, but runs like a top and has not fouled out the plugs yet. *crosses fingers*

I really need to find the phone number of the guy I bought the truck from and send him some photos.

RandyP · 04-19-2011, 05:11 PM

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pockets · 04-19-2011, 05:12 PM

it sure looks nice. I'll bet that red is a real shiner in the sun.

silvereagle07 · 04-19-2011, 05:32 PM

It looks awesome randy! Great job man.

dougminton · 04-19-2011, 09:21 PM

Dang, that looks good. congratulations
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mcbassin · 04-19-2011, 10:25 PM

Man, that truck looks great! Better than new. Awesome! hats off to you and your crew.

Jonboy · 04-19-2011, 10:37 PM

Heck of a restoration, er, repaint, Randy.

Pop's C-10 · 04-19-2011, 11:00 PM

That is beautiul

Greenlee · 04-20-2011, 02:25 PM

Looks good! It's too nice to be a shop truck now.

03-25-2011, 12:52 PM	#401
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03-25-2011, 01:02 PM	#402
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser SEM color coat rattle cans. I have a roll of the factory look a like chrome molding. Waiting to put it on after we get the lettering down the side (shop truck, have to advertise). I'd rather have the molding on top of the vinyl than have them cut around it. Still waiting on the photoshop picture from the company we are using for it. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools. Last edited by RandyP; 03-25-2011 at 01:04 PM.

03-25-2011, 01:11 PM	#403
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser cool! thanks! I can't wait to see the vinyl also! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-26-2011, 02:32 PM	#404
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Well, got the glass all in, handles in, doors wired up, new window felts in, grille and bezels in, front bumper on... On a side note, even though they were darn near free, I'll never try to get these aftermarket grille/bezel combos to fit again. To much time had to be spent trimming on them (God bless the dremel) just to get them "ok". Still have the interior trim to get on the doors, otherwise all it will lack is the outside trim and mirrors. I still want to wait on the trim and mirrors until the lettering is done. I'm also anxious to see the photoshop of the artwork, but have not gotten it yet. I would stay and put the trim panels all together, but I am so dirty I really don't want to do trim work now, I'll come back tomorrow and slap those together while I have on clean clothes and my hands/arms are degreased. Plus my allergies are bothering me real bad, almost to the point I feel sick and weak. Gonna go home and just chill for the rest of the day I think. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-26-2011, 04:09 PM	#405
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device

03-26-2011, 06:23 PM	#407
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser love tha look

03-26-2011, 08:35 PM	#408
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser looking great Randy!! sorry to hear about the lousy grill...do you know the brand? I'd hate to have to buy a GM just because of the price.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-26-2011, 08:41 PM	#409
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Bought it through Keystone, was in their wrapper. So no real telling which Kung Pow Nofeat Bawd flavor it is. If I ever hit the lottery I'll toss a GM grille in it, until then the A/M will work. Were it not for the plastic chrome peeling on the other stuff I have, I'd of just painted a set for it. I bet it'd look pretty darn sharp with the inserts painted white. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-26-2011, 08:47 PM	#410
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Heck yeah! white will look badass! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-07-2011, 09:25 AM	#411
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser And day 3 it sits down at our local Chevy dealership. After getting the truck put back together and driving it a bit, it still is not running right. We had just put new plugs in it before doing the tear down and paint, and had to put a new set in it before I drove it home last weekend. Within a hour of running/drive time it was already starting to run rough, it is getting way to much fuel all the time. Even when my guys pulled the truck in to the service department, they said the writer yelled at them "I could smell that coming from a mile away!". I did peek in the lot this morning when I came to work, it is in a stall on a rack, so hopefully the guru is getting it sorted. I have not called them once, don't want to pressure them or anything, I just want it running right. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-07-2011, 10:06 AM	#412
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Randy the truck looks great! Are you putting the moulding back on the sides? I can tell you where I got mine. I bought the Trim Gard brand from It is OEM grade and worked great. Ebay Member id: discountaccessories804 __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-07-2011, 10:09 AM	#413
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser I have a new 32' foot roll of the side molding here, as well as 4 new wheel opening moldings. Waiting to get the vinyl lettering installed before trimming it out. Though I might get tired of waiting on them.... __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-07-2011, 09:08 PM	#415
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser hope all goes well

04-07-2011, 09:22 PM	#416
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Seen the beast going up and down the road late this afternoon, then got a phone call from the service adviser! Seems the major issue was with the coolant temp sensor. Seems it was not getting a good ground, so the truck thought it was cold 100% of the time. They say they have it running a lot better now and the running rich issue is fixed. Tomorrow he will try and start fine tuning it and get it back to me. So hopefully I can drive it some this weekend. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-19-2011, 05:08 PM	#417
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Got tired of waiting on the lady doing my vinyls, so we got it trimmed out today. New wheel opening moldings and new side moldings and new mirrors. Sort of wish I could have gotten new corner moldings now for the bed corners. All in all, has been a long road, but I think we're done. The only thing I have to do is snap on the 4 new caps for the pull straps on the door panels. I'm still holding off on that, to make double dog certain I don't have to go back in the door again for something in the near future. Have a call in to my window tinter and need to save a few bucks for a spray in liner, then I'll toss a rubber mat in the back. The truck runs like a champ now, the final tune really did wonders. It still smells a little rich, but runs like a top and has not fouled out the plugs yet. crosses fingers I really need to find the phone number of the guy I bought the truck from and send him some photos. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.



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04-19-2011, 05:11 PM	#418
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser more Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-19-2011, 05:12 PM	#419
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04-19-2011, 05:32 PM	#420
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04-19-2011, 09:21 PM	#421
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04-19-2011, 10:25 PM	#422
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Shop Truck refurb, code name Chaser Man, that truck looks great! Better than new. Awesome! hats off to you and your crew. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-19-2011, 10:37 PM	#423
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04-20-2011, 02:25 PM	#425
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