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Pop's C-10 · 03-23-2012, 01:16 PM

You brought that trim back from tha dead..nice work..

rs72z · 03-23-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

You brought that trim back from tha dead..nice work..

Thanks.
I wasn't sure if it could be saved or not, but it turned out nice considering how it started out.

Conundrum · 03-23-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

Thanks

Never heard of it. Where do you get it from?

Not sure, I seen on one of the auto shows on tv. I'll see if I can dig the info up for you.
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Conundrum · 03-24-2012, 01:59 PM

It's called sharkhide (I was almost right) and you can get it from Eastwood. It's $60 a quart but you can use it on many materials.
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rs72z · 03-28-2012, 02:02 PM

Well, i finally got to drive my truck for the first time today. It's still not done or legal for that matter. But we are slow at work so i am going to work on it some here during the day.
The truck ran great and rode pretty good considering i havent put any shocks on the rear yet. It made the 11 mile trip with no problems execpt that it showed to be running hot, it's not. I put the scanner on it when i got here and it showed 183 after sitting about ten minutes. I used a sending unit for a 78 and i guess i should have used one for the 90 sub cluster i used?
Any way just stoked about getting to drive it.

Igorsgonemadd · 03-28-2012, 02:19 PM

How well did that 5.3 move it around? I'm curious to know what your mpg's are gonna be with that combo.
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rs72z · 03-28-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Igorsgonemadd

How well did that 5.3 move it around? I'm curious to know what your mpg's are gonna be with that combo.
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I didn't get on it hard, but what little i did it felt lie it's gonna move it along without any problem. It has 3,73 gears in it now so we will see when i get done. I feel like it will get in the 16-18 range, it could be wishful thinking

Time will tell.

rs72z · 03-29-2012, 09:56 AM

All the body side mouldings are on one side.

SCOTI · 03-29-2012, 10:22 AM

It looks great. Stance is nice!

rs72z · 03-29-2012, 10:36 AM

Thanks

Conundrum · 03-29-2012, 02:29 PM

Awesome!

silvereagle07 · 03-29-2012, 07:50 PM

Wow that looks sweet man! Love the color combo and the trim turned out nice.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-29-2012, 08:04 PM

Great job on that trim! It looks awesome!

rs72z · 03-29-2012, 09:23 PM

Thanks Guys.

I got the hood installed today and most of the trim on the other bedside.
I have a big list of parts to order tomorrow, then it goes to the exhaust shop next week.
parts to order

rear sport bumper and brackets
taillight lenses, marker lights and front park lights
grille and mouldings
headlight bezels
reciever hitch
all tie rods and idler and pitman arms

y5mgisi · 03-29-2012, 09:34 PM

Wow that looks good!!!

rs72z · 04-03-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Wow that looks good!!!

Thanks

rs72z · 04-03-2012, 07:46 AM

Making a little progress. All of the trim installed. Working on finishing up the interior and installing the stereo.
Ordered all of the grille and related front trim, front bumper came in yesterday along with the rear for a stepside

Ordered all new tierods and idler arm.
Hopefully everything will be here by the end of the week and i can make some nice progress this weekend.
Also going to the exhaust shop Thursday.

Conundrum · 04-04-2012, 10:55 PM

Sorry to hear about the bumper mixup.
Can't wait to see some new photos.
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rs72z · 04-06-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

Sorry to hear about the bumper mixup.
Can't wait to see some new photos.
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Thanks. Hopefully i will have some more tomorrow.

I got in a couple of boxes of parts, should be able to get all of the front end done tomorrow.

rs72z · 04-06-2012, 11:49 AM

Grill and bumper

y5mgisi · 04-06-2012, 05:27 PM

Is that grill chromed? Looks cool!

rs72z · 04-06-2012, 06:20 PM

Yes, it's chrome.

96twodoor · 04-06-2012, 07:16 PM

looks great !

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-06-2012, 08:52 PM

That looks sweet!

SCOTI · 04-06-2012, 09:33 PM

If I make the trip out there & bring all the requisite parts (swb fuel tanks & bed), you can cut mine down to a shorty in a day right?

03-23-2012, 01:16 PM	#426
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" You brought that trim back from tha dead..nice work.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

03-24-2012, 01:59 PM	#429
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" It's called sharkhide (I was almost right) and you can get it from Eastwood. It's $60 a quart but you can use it on many materials. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

03-28-2012, 02:02 PM	#430
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Well, i finally got to drive my truck for the first time today. It's still not done or legal for that matter. But we are slow at work so i am going to work on it some here during the day. The truck ran great and rode pretty good considering i havent put any shocks on the rear yet. It made the 11 mile trip with no problems execpt that it showed to be running hot, it's not. I put the scanner on it when i got here and it showed 183 after sitting about ten minutes. I used a sending unit for a 78 and i guess i should have used one for the 90 sub cluster i used? Any way just stoked about getting to drive it. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

03-28-2012, 02:19 PM	#431
Igorsgonemadd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coweta Oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" How well did that 5.3 move it around? I'm curious to know what your mpg's are gonna be with that combo. Posted via Mobile Device

03-29-2012, 09:56 AM	#433
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" All the body side mouldings are on one side. Attached Images __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

03-29-2012, 10:22 AM	#434
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,075	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" It looks great. Stance is nice! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-29-2012, 10:36 AM	#435
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Thanks __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

03-29-2012, 02:29 PM	#436
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Awesome! __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

03-29-2012, 07:50 PM	#437
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Wow that looks sweet man! Love the color combo and the trim turned out nice. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-29-2012, 08:04 PM	#438
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Great job on that trim! It looks awesome! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-29-2012, 09:23 PM	#439
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Thanks Guys. I got the hood installed today and most of the trim on the other bedside. I have a big list of parts to order tomorrow, then it goes to the exhaust shop next week. parts to order rear sport bumper and brackets taillight lenses, marker lights and front park lights grille and mouldings headlight bezels reciever hitch all tie rods and idler and pitman arms __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

03-29-2012, 09:34 PM	#440
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Wow that looks good!!!

04-03-2012, 07:46 AM	#442
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Making a little progress. All of the trim installed. Working on finishing up the interior and installing the stereo. Ordered all of the grille and related front trim, front bumper came in yesterday along with the rear for a stepside Ordered all new tierods and idler arm. Hopefully everything will be here by the end of the week and i can make some nice progress this weekend. Also going to the exhaust shop Thursday. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

04-04-2012, 10:55 PM	#443
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Sorry to hear about the bumper mixup. Can't wait to see some new photos. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

04-06-2012, 11:49 AM	#445
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Grill and bumper Attached Images __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551



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04-06-2012, 05:27 PM	#446
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Is that grill chromed? Looks cool!

04-06-2012, 06:20 PM	#447
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Yes, it's chrome. Attached Images __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

04-06-2012, 07:16 PM	#448
96twodoor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bossier City Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" looks great !

04-06-2012, 08:52 PM	#449
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" That looks sweet! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-06-2012, 09:33 PM	#450
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,075	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" If I make the trip out there & bring all the requisite parts (swb fuel tanks & bed), you can cut mine down to a shorty in a day right? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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