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trenz68 · 03-09-2009, 08:58 PM

Thanks..its dupont hot hues..i believe saphire blue.
Hey guys any suggestions about installing a 5.3?

CTENTA1 · 03-09-2009, 11:48 PM

It's exciting hearing and seing people work on their trucks. Makes me want to stop typing and go work on mine. This is some good motivation i'll be back! good luck cant wait to see more.

trenz68 · 03-14-2009, 04:33 PM

Thinking about frenching some of these into the back fender? Any suggestions?

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pat 70/71 · 09-20-2010, 08:53 PM

Your truck, as it was, was very nice! & will be even better when your done I'm sure to the casual truck owner they think your crazy. I'm in the same boat I have a 65 nova coupe paint is fifteen years old& still looks great. same thing need to show the hot rod a little love! I can't wait to see your progress pics! have a blast! cheers, Pat p.s. didn't know your truck was done, (my bad)

VA72C10 · 03-10-2009, 12:15 AM

You're taking a sweet ride and stepping it up a notch

trenz68 · 03-13-2009, 07:54 AM

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You're taking a sweet ride and stepping it up a notch

Thanks

trenz68 · 03-13-2009, 04:41 PM

68 short step · 03-13-2009, 05:45 PM

Jim Osborne · 03-13-2009, 11:42 PM

Great looking truck,what size tires & wheels are you running

trenz68 · 03-14-2009, 06:14 AM

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Great looking truck,what size tires & wheels are you running

thanks. im running 20x10s all the way around. The tires are 275/35/20

jbristo67 · 03-26-2009, 11:24 PM

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thanks. im running 20x10s all the way around. The tires are 275/35/20

What is your offset front and back. Do your front wheels rub when you turn sharp

trenz68 · 03-27-2009, 11:50 AM

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What is your offset front and back. Do your front wheels rub when you turn sharp

Not if i had a regular drop. but since i have airbags in the front i have to raise to get clearence

lyrikz · 03-14-2009, 11:12 AM

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Well guys i have decide to give my 68 stepside "La Blue" a make over. She will be getting the back shaved and suspension powdercoated along with new paint and interior. Here are some pics before going under the knife.

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What size are the rims in the rear, and you didnt have to do anything with the inner bedsides right? Any mods back there?

trenz68 · 03-14-2009, 12:41 PM

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What size are the rims in the rear, and you didnt have to do anything with the inner bedsides right? Any mods back there?

the rear wheels are 20x10s. with a 5in lip. fits snug, just had to trim the edge of the outer fenders..no big deal

lyrikz · 03-14-2009, 01:17 PM

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the rear wheels are 20x10s. with a 5in lip. fits snug, just had to trim the edge of the outer fenders..no big deal

Ahhh, I got 22x9 in the rear.... Hmmm... Wonder how mine are gonna fit.. Im worried i will have to mod it up...

Thanks.

VA72C10 · 03-14-2009, 05:48 PM

I don't have a stepside so I can't picture it proportionally, but they might look cool.....even cooler w/out the blue dot and with LED's behind them.

Hammer57 · 03-14-2009, 06:16 PM

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I don't have a stepside so I can't picture it proportionally, but they might look cool.....even cooler w/out the blue dot and with LED's behind them.

Good point!

Jim Osborne · 03-15-2009, 11:21 AM

Yes I agree about adding LEDs because when you have to make any sudden stops you want to be seen

trenz68 · 03-15-2009, 11:27 AM

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Yes I agree about adding LEDs because when you have to make any sudden stops you want to be seen

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Good point!

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I don't have a stepside so I can't picture it proportionally, but they might look cool.....even cooler w/out the blue dot and with LED's behind them.

Ok fellas ordered the lights..should be here tomorrow. Will post pics of current progress.

westbrookw · 03-15-2009, 11:33 AM

Nice looking truck. Is that thing bagged? If not, what suspension do you have on the rear? And is the frame notched? Thanks westbrookw

trenz68 · 03-15-2009, 04:36 PM

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Nice looking truck. Is that thing bagged? If not, what suspension do you have on the rear? And is the frame notched? Thanks westbrookw

Thanks. yes its bagged. the rear has a mild c-notch

trenz68 · 03-26-2009, 07:47 PM

Well all the body work has been done. Ready to be sprayed

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VA72C10 · 03-26-2009, 10:40 PM

Dang, you work fast...

ap2002 · 03-27-2009, 04:19 AM

wow, alot of progress real quick!

who is doing the work? are you?

would be nice to see it around sometime...

trenz68 · 03-27-2009, 11:50 AM

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wow, alot of progress real quick!

who is doing the work? are you?

would be nice to see it around sometime...

Thanks. yes me and a friend. let me know when u come to baytown

03-09-2009, 08:58 PM	#1
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Thanks..its dupont hot hues..i believe saphire blue. Hey guys any suggestions about installing a 5.3?

03-09-2009, 11:48 PM	#2
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again It's exciting hearing and seing people work on their trucks. Makes me want to stop typing and go work on mine. This is some good motivation i'll be back! good luck cant wait to see more.

03-14-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Thinking about frenching some of these into the back fender? Any suggestions?

09-20-2010, 08:53 PM	#4
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Your truck, as it was, was very nice! & will be even better when your done I'm sure to the casual truck owner they think your crazy. I'm in the same boat I have a 65 nova coupe paint is fifteen years old& still looks great. same thing need to show the hot rod a little love! I can't wait to see your progress pics! have a blast! cheers, Pat p.s. didn't know your truck was done, (my bad) Last edited by pat 70/71; 09-20-2010 at 08:56 PM.

03-10-2009, 12:15 AM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again You're taking a sweet ride and stepping it up a notch __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-13-2009, 04:41 PM	#7
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-14-2009 at 11:06 AM. Reason: You must be a subscribing member to post wanted to buy.

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68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-14-2009 at 11:04 AM. Reason: You must be a subscribing member to offer items for sale

03-13-2009, 11:42 PM	#9
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Great looking truck,what size tires & wheels are you running

03-14-2009, 05:48 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again I don't have a stepside so I can't picture it proportionally, but they might look cool.....even cooler w/out the blue dot and with LED's behind them. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-15-2009, 11:21 AM	#18
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Yes I agree about adding LEDs because when you have to make any sudden stops you want to be seen

03-15-2009, 11:33 AM	#20
westbrookw LET'S GO...MOUNTAINEERS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamstown, WV Posts: 339	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Nice looking truck. Is that thing bagged? If not, what suspension do you have on the rear? And is the frame notched? Thanks westbrookw __________________ 72 SWB/Step

03-26-2009, 07:47 PM	#22
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Well all the body work has been done. Ready to be sprayed

03-26-2009, 10:40 PM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Dang, you work fast... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-27-2009, 04:19 AM	#24
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again wow, alot of progress real quick! who is doing the work? are you? would be nice to see it around sometime... __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!



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