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Scurry67 · 06-13-2019, 12:50 AM

Looks great! What are you using to strip the paint?

Camaroguy · 06-13-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Scurry67

Looks great! What are you using to strip the paint?

Thank you. For the most part, he's using a die grinder with a sanding disc.

Camaroguy · 06-17-2019, 05:51 PM

Cab and front clip are all stripped. Rust repaired in cab corners. Starting bodywork tomorrow.

**68bowtie** · 06-17-2019, 10:42 PM

you guys are on a roll

Camaroguy · 06-19-2019, 11:23 AM

Couple of other small updates. Yesterday, he got the cowl stripped. I guess there were two small rust spots in the bottom of the cowl and he will have those repaired today. Also, after getting the drip rail stripped they brushed in some DP primer in preparation for seam sealing.

Camaroguy · 06-19-2019, 05:49 PM

I got a chance to stop by this afternoon and they have started on the body work. We should have it in primer by Friday.

Camaroguy · 06-20-2019, 04:45 PM

And we have primer.

**MDPotter** · 06-20-2019, 05:05 PM

I wish I had all summer to work on my truck! But then my money wouldn't keep up...

What a great project for you and your son for the summer.

**1971Stepside** · 06-21-2019, 12:33 PM

I can not wait to get to this point! Looks awesome. I have two boys that walk by the truck and see what I'm up to, but don't want to actually work on it. Hopefully, they will at some point.

Camaroguy · 06-24-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

I wish I had all summer to work on my truck! But then my money wouldn't keep up...

What a great project for you and your son for the summer.

You and me both. You figure this one out - he is spending all summer working on his truck. He's taking up space, taking up time, and using their material. And now his grandpa has started paying him.

All I have to say, is that wasn't the same deal I got as a kid

.

All kidding aside, he is working his butt off and I am really proud of him.

Camaroguy · 06-24-2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

I can not wait to get to this point! Looks awesome. I have two boys that walk by the truck and see what I'm up to, but don't want to actually work on it. Hopefully, they will at some point.

Yeah - his interest is pretty new. I tried to get him involved for years and he would play along but you can tell he wasn't really about it. He's definitely jumped in with both feet now though.

**MDPotter** · 06-24-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy

You and me both. You figure this one out - he is spending all summer working on his truck. He's taking up space, taking up time, and using their material. And now his grandpa has started paying him.

All I have to say, is that wasn't the same deal I got as a kid

.

All kidding aside, he is working his butt off and I am really proud of him.

It should be one of the best summers he'll ever have!

You should be proud - he's learning valuable skills from his dad and his grandpa and he'll have a sweet truck to show for it. High school can be rough on a vehicle, but with the pride he has in it, it'll be well taken care of. Hopefully it's a passion that he will carry with him and teach his kids.

Camaroguy · 06-24-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

It should be one of the best summers he'll ever have!

You should be proud - he's learning valuable skills from his dad and his grandpa and he'll have a sweet truck to show for it. High school can be rough on a vehicle, but with the pride he has in it, it'll be well taken care of. Hopefully it's a passion that he will carry with him and teach his kids.

Yes sir, and thank you. Fortunately, he attends a fairly small private school so the truck should be okay.

Camaroguy · 06-27-2019, 09:54 AM

They got the cab blocked and into a second coat of primer on Tuesday.

Yesterday, I was able to take the day off of work and lend a hand at prepping the inside of the cab for paint. We also found a little rust spot in the passenger side kick panel and were able to get it repaired.

I also took the boy to the paint shop and we got the paint. Went with PPG's DBC. They were super accommodating and showed us the process of adding colors and how everything works. It was fun.

Today, if all goes as planned, they will have the inside of the cab in paint. Super excited!

Camaroguy · 06-27-2019, 01:16 PM

My son just sent me these two pics. This is prior to clear and it looks a lot darker than I expected. My son's exact words were, "I love it. Like a lot. Like so much."

Camaroguy · 06-27-2019, 04:34 PM

Again, not the best picture but it is in clear. I ran down there and poked my head in the booth to peek and I really like it.

**clay68c10** · 06-28-2019, 01:08 PM

That's a great blue. It didn't look that dark in the can, but it looks good on the truck.

cornerstone · 06-28-2019, 03:33 PM

Looks really good! Is that the same color as Chevrolet medium blue?

Camaroguy · 07-01-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

That's a great blue. It didn't look that dark in the can, but it looks good on the truck.

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Looks really good! Is that the same color as Chevrolet medium blue?

Thank you both. It's not the same, this is a Toyota color called Cavalry Blue.

Camaroguy · 07-01-2019, 10:16 AM

On Friday, I was able to pull the truck out of the booth and see the color in the sunlight. It's a lot lighter now. We are happy with it.

cornerstone · 07-01-2019, 08:44 PM

Lovin that blue! Very nice choice.

Camaroguy · 07-02-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Lovin that blue! Very nice choice.

Thank you.

Camaroguy · 07-02-2019, 05:29 PM

Not the best picture but today they got the jambs, and cowl sprayed. He also decided to cut the line on the underside of the drip rail and include the windshield area.

Camaroguy · 07-03-2019, 10:33 AM

I was able to poke my head in last night and I was incorrect in my previous post. He decided to cut the line at the drip rail not under it. Next step is to jamb the doors, hang them and then spray the cab/doors together. So far, paint is coming out really slick.

**MDPotter** · 07-03-2019, 10:49 AM

I'm interested to see the Cavalry Blue on this truck. I'm actually planning on doing the Toyota Voodoo Blue on mine.

06-13-2019, 12:50 AM	#26
Scurry67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 323	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Looks great! What are you using to strip the paint?

06-17-2019, 05:51 PM	#28
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Cab and front clip are all stripped. Rust repaired in cab corners. Starting bodywork tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-17-2019, 10:42 PM	#29
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,738	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed you guys are on a roll __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-19-2019, 11:23 AM	#30
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Couple of other small updates. Yesterday, he got the cowl stripped. I guess there were two small rust spots in the bottom of the cowl and he will have those repaired today. Also, after getting the drip rail stripped they brushed in some DP primer in preparation for seam sealing. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-19-2019, 05:49 PM	#31
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I got a chance to stop by this afternoon and they have started on the body work. We should have it in primer by Friday. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-20-2019, 04:45 PM	#32
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed And we have primer. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-20-2019, 05:05 PM	#33
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I wish I had all summer to work on my truck! But then my money wouldn't keep up... What a great project for you and your son for the summer. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

06-21-2019, 12:33 PM	#34
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I can not wait to get to this point! Looks awesome. I have two boys that walk by the truck and see what I'm up to, but don't want to actually work on it. Hopefully, they will at some point. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-27-2019, 09:54 AM	#39
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed They got the cab blocked and into a second coat of primer on Tuesday. Yesterday, I was able to take the day off of work and lend a hand at prepping the inside of the cab for paint. We also found a little rust spot in the passenger side kick panel and were able to get it repaired. I also took the boy to the paint shop and we got the paint. Went with PPG's DBC. They were super accommodating and showed us the process of adding colors and how everything works. It was fun. Today, if all goes as planned, they will have the inside of the cab in paint. Super excited! Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-27-2019, 01:16 PM	#40
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed My son just sent me these two pics. This is prior to clear and it looks a lot darker than I expected. My son's exact words were, "I love it. Like a lot. Like so much." Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-27-2019, 04:34 PM	#41
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Again, not the best picture but it is in clear. I ran down there and poked my head in the booth to peek and I really like it. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

06-28-2019, 01:08 PM	#42
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed That's a great blue. It didn't look that dark in the can, but it looks good on the truck. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-28-2019, 03:33 PM	#43
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Looks really good! Is that the same color as Chevrolet medium blue? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

07-01-2019, 10:16 AM	#45
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed On Friday, I was able to pull the truck out of the booth and see the color in the sunlight. It's a lot lighter now. We are happy with it. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

07-01-2019, 08:44 PM	#46
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Lovin that blue! Very nice choice. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.



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07-02-2019, 05:29 PM	#48
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Not the best picture but today they got the jambs, and cowl sprayed. He also decided to cut the line on the underside of the drip rail and include the windshield area. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 Last edited by Camaroguy; 07-03-2019 at 10:59 AM.

07-03-2019, 10:33 AM	#49
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I was able to poke my head in last night and I was incorrect in my previous post. He decided to cut the line at the drip rail not under it. Next step is to jamb the doors, hang them and then spray the cab/doors together. So far, paint is coming out really slick. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

07-03-2019, 10:49 AM	#50
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I'm interested to see the Cavalry Blue on this truck. I'm actually planning on doing the Toyota Voodoo Blue on mine. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

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