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JCA1972 · 04-05-2008, 08:14 AM

Very nice paint job, must be nice to pay somenoe to do the hard work, LOL, I'll be taking mine to the body shop for paint in a few months.

HoupPhotography · 04-05-2008, 12:40 PM

Damn, that looks Ka-LEEN!! I really like that color!

BluTrukker · 04-05-2008, 03:28 PM

Sweet color!!

Big J · 04-05-2008, 03:29 PM

Looks great! I bet you can't wait to start drivin' it.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-05-2008, 03:35 PM

Hey fellas, I see Geoff hasn't replied back yet, but I can answer a couple things.

The color is one of my absolute favorite colors. It is GM's sunset (or is it sunburst?) orange metallic that is used on the corvette, avalance, HHR, cobalt, etc...

The body shop did the entire truck in a very short amount of time (I think only a few months?). They also had LOTS of rods there! There was a 79 or so F-150, an early 70's trans am, a 65-ish Chevy short fleet, several 69 camaros (I think there was 3 of them) and there were a couple others. Top notch stuff!

They were doing a repaint and adding a cowl hood to a 01/02 or so Camaro when I was there.

Sequoyah · 04-05-2008, 03:40 PM

Beautiful paint! I hope mine comes out half as nice as that

ChevyDude · 04-05-2008, 04:05 PM

Beautiful!!! Love the color!!!

orange72c10 · 04-05-2008, 04:10 PM

What a sweet truck, I love it, can't wait to see her all finished and driving down the road, I bet your excited!!!

gcburdic · 04-05-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

That thing is a piece. I'll give you $275 for it

*I can vouch that this truck is truely as nice in person as it is in pictures. The body shop did an amazing job with the body/paint.

Jesse....Now that's funny!!!!...thanks

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Originally Posted by va_tlc

wow thats a nice paint job.. i just love the inside bed shot, looks showroom new, is that a re pop bedfloor also?

Va_tlc.....the bed floor is a one piece floor and yes it is reprop....Believe it or not I got the complete bed (including all bolts, etc) for $2600 (i think that's good)...that included having a friend relocate it from a place in Hickory....

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

WOW! Awesome color... Where'd you get your sheet metal from? And how in the world did you find a shop that would do the work? Most body shops around here don't want to do old vehicles.

68gmsee....I talked to a guy around the Winston-Salem area that has a junkyard with our trucks about buying a new bed...he called a friend of his and tada...The guy he bought it from guanteed it would go together no problem as well, or he'd refund/ replace it....The body shop i used is a real good friend of my brother...The Paint Shop....he does amazing work, and he kept his word on when he'd be done with it (I took it to him in October 2007, and return it to me in February 2008)!!!(Can't get that at just any body shop)...The Paint Shop, 2421 Spaugh Industrial Drive Winston Salem, NC phone is 336-760-3653...Ask for Scott Winfield...This guy has won the Boyd Cottington award at the 2005 Charlotte area Good Guys show for his rendition of what a newer 55 chevy would look like...That thing looked AWESOME!!!!

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Who did the bodywork? I've seen some nice rides in NC but it looks like that shop did a fantastic job.I love the color!!

PanelDeland....see my above comments to 68gmsee....

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Originally Posted by stllookn

You are one SICK dude to show that to all of us trying to get our POS's sanded and painted. VERY NICE!

...stllookn....thanks

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Where did you get that bed from? That looks killer!

dieselarmy13....see my above comments to 68gmsee

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

looks awesome!

is the tailgat aftermarket also?

The tailgate is aftermarket....so I guess I won't be standing on it....hell I don't think I'll even open it!!!!...thanks BurnoutNova!!!

By the way....67Redneck is correct...the paint color is sunburst orange metallic....not sunset...(that's the color of the 08 corvettes)

Orange · 04-05-2008, 04:54 PM

SOM is one of my favorite colors. It looks great on these trucks for sure!
That is a great job they did for you it looks like - congrats!

DLB

67ChevyRedneck · 04-05-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

By the way....67Redneck is correct...the paint color is sunburst orange metallic....not sunset...(that's the color of the 08 corvettes)

Yeah, I couldn't remember which it was... GM has a history of changing paint colors just a hair and renaming them to confuse the hell out of people

BACKYARD88 · 04-05-2008, 05:44 PM

Nice!

TonyJohnson · 04-05-2008, 05:49 PM

I've been wanting a C6 in that color...

Looks GREAT!

68Stepbed · 04-05-2008, 06:24 PM

Sweet! I love the feeling of new paint.

What do you have for drivetrain, wheels/tires, etc.?

hvychve · 04-05-2008, 08:59 PM

Hey, can you pick up 1/2 a ton of gravel for me??
dats purrrrty...........

**Yukon Jack** · 04-05-2008, 09:11 PM

Sure looks great - nice to see you got to a body shop that took care of you.

gcburdic · 04-08-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Sweet! I love the feeling of new paint.

What do you have for drivetrain, wheels/tires, etc.?

Hey 68Stepbed.....It's got a 350 sb mated with a 400 3-speed auto tranny.....I haven't done wheels and tires YET....gotta save up more $$$$$, but I plan on ralleys...15x8 up front and 15x10 out back...gotta find some tires to fill up those fender wells!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvychve

Hey, can you pick up 1/2 a ton of gravel for me??
dats purrrrty...........

hvychve....

....you know...I started this project out to have a truck to be able to run errands to get things if need be, BUT forget that!!!!....The truck and bed turned out way better than I thought it would....now I'll just be haulin' maybe a cooler and some chairs in the bed, and the dog and MAYBE the wife....if the dog lets her ride!!!!

68gmsee · 04-08-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

....now I'll just be haulin' maybe a cooler and some chairs in the bed, and the dog and MAYBE the wife....if the dog lets her ride!!!!

Hope she doesn't peruse this site...

When I first met my wife I had a 120 pound hound and lab mix that was used to front seat window status whether in the car or truck. He didn't like to be relegated to the bed or back seats.. Sho' created a dilemma for me..

BrianStep72 · 04-08-2008, 10:10 PM

That is one beautiful truck!

At first I thought it was Atomic Orange Metallic (from 07 vette), but i then read it's SOM. Both colors are nice. Last summer I had my racecar painted the Atomic Orange and I'm real happy with it. It looks bronze in the shade and bright orange in the sunlight.

Shade ^^^

bright sunlight ^^

Anyway, i LOVE your truck. I am going to be getting mine painted next year (as soon as I can save up the money) -- right now it's just faded red.

chevychase · 04-08-2008, 10:16 PM

Absolutely gorgeous, and I'm sure an inspiration to lots here!

gcburdic · 05-13-2008, 11:18 PM

Okay,

Maybe I should have the mods move this to the projects and builds area, but wanted to get a few more photos out.....Enjoy....

Pic 1 is where I have laid down some heat shielding...not done with this yet...and I guess I need to get that fuel tank neck grommet on too...I know it'll be a PITA!!!.....but tape looks cool, right?!?!!?....OHHHH....look at that original blue paint on the firewall....that stuff's 40 years old....hahaha...Actually...I'm a little embarrassed to say that I didn't take everything off the firewall before paint (remember I'm a Resto virgin)....so I'll paint it before covering.....hey...no making fun!!!!....

Pic 2 is a driver side shot....still need to get the windshield and back glass in..REMINDER to self....self, get bigger wheels and tires

Pic 3 is the engine bay...I guess i need to knock a little dust off that radiator!!!

....BTW...nothing special under that plastic bag either....just a little ol' holley 4 barrel carb....

Pic 4 is another engine bay shot....bought that booster/MC from Sammy.....Thanks Sammy!!!

Pic 5 is the new sport bumper I got from Christian's Classics....Thanks Tim!!!

Okay more to come later!!!!

RaceAGMC · 05-14-2008, 01:01 AM

I'm new to the site and the 67-72 truck thing, but i just picked up a 70, and i only ive right down the road, and i work in cornelius a couple days a week and drive to Mooresville everyday, so we should meet up and let me see this thing in person.

Premium72 · 05-14-2008, 02:12 AM

nice..

Sammy · 05-14-2008, 04:23 AM

GCBURDIC..Looking good. U're right thats going to be a mighty fine looking truck. You will be nervous & upset after the first scratch. Glad to see U're project comming along.

Sammy · 05-14-2008, 04:24 AM

HINT...buy a set of fender protectors! Belt buckles love new paint.

04-05-2008, 08:14 AM	#26
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... Very nice paint job, must be nice to pay somenoe to do the hard work, LOL, I'll be taking mine to the body shop for paint in a few months. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458 Last edited by JCA1972; 04-05-2008 at 08:15 AM.

04-05-2008, 12:40 PM	#27
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... Damn, that looks Ka-LEEN!! I really like that color! __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... Hey fellas, I see Geoff hasn't replied back yet, but I can answer a couple things. The color is one of my absolute favorite colors. It is GM's sunset (or is it sunburst?) orange metallic that is used on the corvette, avalance, HHR, cobalt, etc... The body shop did the entire truck in a very short amount of time (I think only a few months?). They also had LOTS of rods there! There was a 79 or so F-150, an early 70's trans am, a 65-ish Chevy short fleet, several 69 camaros (I think there was 3 of them) and there were a couple others. Top notch stuff! They were doing a repaint and adding a cowl hood to a 01/02 or so Camaro when I was there. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... Beautiful paint! I hope mine comes out half as nice as that __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

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orange72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 153	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... What a sweet truck, I love it, can't wait to see her all finished and driving down the road, I bet your excited!!!

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Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... SOM is one of my favorite colors. It looks great on these trucks for sure! That is a great job they did for you it looks like - congrats! DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

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68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... Sweet! I love the feeling of new paint. What do you have for drivetrain, wheels/tires, etc.? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-05-2008, 08:59 PM	#40
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04-08-2008, 10:10 PM	#44
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... That is one beautiful truck! At first I thought it was Atomic Orange Metallic (from 07 vette), but i then read it's SOM. Both colors are nice. Last summer I had my racecar painted the Atomic Orange and I'm real happy with it. It looks bronze in the shade and bright orange in the sunlight. Shade ^^^ bright sunlight ^^ Anyway, i LOVE your truck. I am going to be getting mine painted next year (as soon as I can save up the money) -- right now it's just faded red. __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org



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04-08-2008, 10:16 PM	#45
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... Absolutely gorgeous, and I'm sure an inspiration to lots here!

05-13-2008, 11:18 PM	#46
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... Okay, Maybe I should have the mods move this to the projects and builds area, but wanted to get a few more photos out.....Enjoy.... Pic 1 is where I have laid down some heat shielding...not done with this yet...and I guess I need to get that fuel tank neck grommet on too...I know it'll be a PITA!!!.....but tape looks cool, right?!?!!?....OHHHH....look at that original blue paint on the firewall....that stuff's 40 years old....hahaha...Actually...I'm a little embarrassed to say that I didn't take everything off the firewall before paint (remember I'm a Resto virgin)....so I'll paint it before covering.....hey...no making fun!!!!.... Pic 2 is a driver side shot....still need to get the windshield and back glass in..REMINDER to self....self, get bigger wheels and tires Pic 3 is the engine bay...I guess i need to knock a little dust off that radiator!!!....BTW...nothing special under that plastic bag either....just a little ol' holley 4 barrel carb.... Pic 4 is another engine bay shot....bought that booster/MC from Sammy.....Thanks Sammy!!! Pic 5 is the new sport bumper I got from Christian's Classics....Thanks Tim!!! Okay more to come later!!!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: "The Mistress" Got a Tan.... GCBURDIC..Looking good. U're right thats going to be a mighty fine looking truck. You will be nervous & upset after the first scratch. Glad to see U're project comming along. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

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