68' Chevy c10

[jlsanborn]

Man, don't do the LED business! I get that its the latest rage thing but its just not cool in our shop. Every day we see cool rides with them "racing" tail lights and jazz. Most of them have a light out, there not as bright as the OEM stuff and it just plain looks ghetto! Not trying to bash on your top-notch build, just my two pennys.
Johnny (and the Boy)

[longbed67]

I definitely like the inner grill color you went with, It offers great accent. But I think I have to agree with Johnny above with the LED's, especially with the color of the truck, I think the ol' bulb lights will look better. JMHO

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Nice work John. All you lack is finishing up!
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Thanks Steve ! Yeah I have alot of finishing up to do.

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Man, don't do the LED business! I get that its the latest rage thing but its just not cool in our shop. Every day we see cool rides with them "racing" tail lights and jazz. Most of them have a light out, there not as bright as the OEM stuff and it just plain looks ghetto! Not trying to bash on your top-notch build, just my two pennys.
Johnny (and the Boy)

Ok Johnny and the boy, I like hearing everyone's input, good or bad. I'm not using anything racy or ghetto IMO. the led's I'm using install in the factory location, and are brighter. also light up faster. Thanks Johnny and boy !
Like these. also for my dash lighting.



They also have the bulb style.

Originally Posted by longbed67

I definitely like the inner grill color you went with, It offers great accent. But I think I have to agree with Johnny above with the LED's, especially with the color of the truck, I think the ol' bulb lights will look better. JMHO

Thanks Adam ! My wife thought the same thing as you guys about the lights, but I showed her what I was talking about. I think shes sold on 'em now. I dont like the led boards or strips, but these just light up the lens like factory just brighter and quicker. Check 'em out.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...ther_bulbs.htm

[jlsanborn]

Ahhh that's pretty cool! I was totally thinking one of them boards with the array of little LEDs and some non-stock looking lense.

I also like what you did with the grille inserts. Not sure what to do with mine as it's gonna be a real light yellow with a white top......

Anxiously await more photos!

[jlsanborn]

Just went back to the front of your build to try and find where you did the big-o sway bar. I had forgotten how much detail you've put into that thing! Man that's going to be sweet!

As for the sway bar - you must have moved the hat brackets of the donor truck to your frame? Do you plan on lowering the front at all?

[widewhite70]

Looking good! more painted pieces, and the brown looks great!

[longbed67]

I like those! I am curious to see how they look in the lens' at night.

[72SWBChevy]

Grill looks great!! Shiny chrome and paint!! It's fun to start putting it back together! Keep it up.

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Ahhh that's pretty cool! I was totally thinking one of them boards with the array of little LEDs and some non-stock looking lense.

I also like what you did with the grille inserts. Not sure what to do with mine as it's gonna be a real light yellow with a white top......

Anxiously await more photos!

Thanks man ! On your grill inserts you could go with the same light yellow, or silver, dark gray, satin black. you got lots of choices. As for my sway bar mounts, they were already on my truck. I just got the poly kit from energy susp.

Originally Posted by widewhite70

Looking good! more painted pieces, and the brown looks great!

Thank you Calvin !

Originally Posted by longbed67

I like those! I am curious to see how they look in the lens' at night.

Thanks Adam ! on the link above for superbrightleds, they have a video of a car using the same bulb in the top pic. ahhh I'll try to post it here, I usually mess up posting video.
http://youtu.be/UubUPWiMtuo

Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Grill looks great!! Shiny chrome and paint!! It's fun to start putting it back together! Keep it up.

Thanks 72SWB ! Yes it is !

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

How did I forget the Bowtie. somewhere in a box I have another set of signal lenses, if there not better than these I'll need new ones.

[67cheby]

looking AWESOME

[FrankieD]

Is this going to be a painting weekend? Mid 60's and sunny!

[litew8]

What are you doing w/the Firebird?

[mightymouse]

hey john , your truck is really coming together nicely. and making a lot of progress . i think the color is bad a$$ . i'm about to give up on mine. but i'm still buying lotto tickets. but you know what the odds are ha. keep on truckin..johnny

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking AWESOME

Thanks Mike !

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Is this going to be a painting weekend? Mid 60's and sunny!

It's a painting day when the weather is good, and I dont have someones parts to paint, or refrigeration work to do. but Yeah if all goes well something will get painted !

Originally Posted by litew8

What are you doing w/the Firebird?

The T/A is the wifes , she thinks its next in line after the truck. and I'll get goin on it for her, because shes cool about me spending all my time in the garage. and on here

Originally Posted by mightymouse

hey john , your truck is really coming together nicely. and making a lot of progress . i think the color is bad a$$ . i'm about to give up on mine. but i'm still buying lotto tickets. but you know what the odds are ha. keep on truckin..johnny

Thanks Johnny ! You cant give up on your truck ! have patience, whatever you do, dont get rid of it.

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

A few touch ups, and this will be ready for transparent black !

[longbed67]

Kewl!

[litew8]

Can't wait to see the finished product. What does the metal leaf do, adds texture?

[67c10rustbuket]

Looking great! I love the LED's I want to get some too when I get there. Can't wait to see that dash bezel finished! Makes me want to try some leafing.

[FrankieD]

John, do you have to run a special flasher with them?

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Kewl!

Thanks Adam !

Originally Posted by litew8

Can't wait to see the finished product. What does the metal leaf do, adds texture?

Thanks man! it adds the look of texture, but mostly did it for the metal colors. go back to @ the middle of page 11 where I did the bowtie emblem. I'm going for the same effect.

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Looking great! I love the LED's I want to get some too when I get there. Can't wait to see that dash bezel finished! Makes me want to try some leafing.

Thanks Dan ! you should try it. It,s too blingy IMO without using some transparent color over it. think of it like a base coat. just know the color you use will change unless its over the silver. like if I shot trans blue over the dash bezel, it would look blue over the silver, but probably green over the copper.

Originally Posted by FrankieD

John, do you have to run a special flasher with them?

Yes you do Frankie, they dont cost any more than a regular flasher. I also read that a heavy duty flasher work too. ( in most cases )

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Well I have my list of parts needed, finally updated. will be placing a couple orders today. also received my 67' seat belts from member jlmerie last week. thanks again James ! need to restore the buckles, and dye the belts. they should turn out very nice. going to see if the local shoe repair guy can re-stitch the seam on my sun visors. quick question, has anyone used Sharkhide metal protectant ?Thanks in advance for any input or comments.

[68 Four on the Floor]

Truck is looking good. Figure out when you can fit my steering wheel in your busy schedule?!

[jlsanborn]

Anxiously await the instrument cluster!!! I bet you make hella Easter eggs!

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Truck is looking good. Figure out when you can fit my steering wheel in your busy schedule?!

Thanks man! I can always sqeeze in more work.lol the process wasnt too hard, you could do it !

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Anxiously await the instrument cluster!!! I bet you make hella Easter eggs!

Havent sprayed the cluster yet, tomorrow though ! I dont know about making easter eggs, but I can sure eat 'em up !lol

I did manage to get something done today.