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Critter · 07-02-2008, 11:58 PM

Man that's nice! I would post up some of my project from last year and current...but you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

You've made some nice progress.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-03-2008, 10:09 AM

Very nice truck. When I first got into these trucks I didn't like that color much but it has grown on me to the point that it is now one of my favorite colors. Looks great on your truck and I too like those rims.

Ace in the hole · 07-03-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WestButteTruck

Did you do the paint work? If so, did you paint the firewall and inside of cab first? Inside fenders? Box? Looks great by the way.

I did some of the paint work. I have a buddy who I went to school with who is a body man. He mixed up some paint for me for the inside and I painted the inside of the cab, back side of fenders, firewall and hood with single stage while it was apart. Then I reassembled it and took it to him so he could shoot the outside with base/clear. He just this week got the bed done for me, that's still sitting on the trailer, so I hope to have that back on the frame next week some time. I'll post more pics then.

thanks for all the complements guys. I appreciate it.

Troy-Built · 07-03-2008, 08:52 PM

Hard to believe how good that color looks when it's shiny

Ace in the hole · 07-15-2008, 04:10 PM

It's getting closer-

msgross · 07-15-2008, 05:00 PM

very nice, I like the clean original look.... good job

just noticed that your exhaust hangs a little low, is that the plan or was it installed prior to the bed and getting adjusted?

Ace in the hole · 07-15-2008, 10:21 PM

thanks
ya it was installed before the bed was on. The pic is a little deceiving, it's a little low but not as bad as it looks in the pic. It's a duel exhaust kit I bought and the way they were made they come out just under the springs. There is not much room for adjustment so that may be on my list of things to tweak.

dazza · 07-16-2008, 04:18 AM

so what exactly s that ppg color code? I ordered a '504 - 2097 Medium Olive" (original color) online. It's got a bit more yellow in it than what it should be. The can actually said "69 Green - Yellow" with the same code. It looked right, but once sprayed (did the firewall and interior) I could see the difference.
Was it common for the same colors to just have name changes between different years?

Ace in the hole · 07-16-2008, 07:07 AM

This is not an exact match to the original medium olive. It's just a touch off but it is very close. My buddy brought out about 500 color chips of current ppg color codes and that's how we found it. The code is 415570. There is a small 1/8" ribbon on the inside of my glove box around the spid label where I masked it off and I can see the difference there but that's it. I painted the whole truck inside and out so I figured since I was not trying to match the color on another body part it would be ok for me.
Not sure about name changes, I think that some of the colors between gmc and chevy were the same, just different names in the same year but I don't know about in different years.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-16-2008, 09:49 AM

Bet you can't wait to be done and driving that beauty.

Ace in the hole · 07-16-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Bet you can't wait to be done and driving that beauty.

You know it!

Burt4x4 · 07-17-2008, 09:27 AM

I dig the HD wheels on that truck

My 05silvarado hasum too

Nice Truck

Troy-Built · 07-17-2008, 11:23 PM

I like how the lockouts just blend in with the center caps. Truck looks awesome.

bad6772 · 07-17-2008, 11:42 PM

Awesome Job.........

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-20-2008, 08:53 AM

Wow nice job on the rebuild..

Ace in the hole · 07-21-2008, 01:50 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys
Well she's pretty well done. I know that not all parts are original or correct for my truck but I'm happy with how it turned out. Now for the fun-- driving it!

msgross · 07-21-2008, 02:19 PM

I like it...

I also like the black interior with the green. I'm changing mine to all black like yours and have a Dark green truck. I'm hoping it isn't to dark inside. Mine was originally silver panels, pads etc...

ps, I think you should add some cab lights too!

Ace in the hole · 07-21-2008, 05:46 PM

Thanks Mike
I know, I thought long and hard about adding cab lights. I still might, I just want to enjoy driving it for a while first.

GRIMSS · 07-21-2008, 06:40 PM

Your truck looks great. It's going to cause a lot of turkey necking.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-22-2008, 09:58 AM

I think this sums it up pretty well

07-02-2008, 11:58 PM	#26
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: What a difference a year makes! Man that's nice! I would post up some of my project from last year and current...but you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. You've made some nice progress. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-03-2008, 10:09 AM	#27
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: What a difference a year makes! Very nice truck. When I first got into these trucks I didn't like that color much but it has grown on me to the point that it is now one of my favorite colors. Looks great on your truck and I too like those rims. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-03-2008, 08:52 PM	#29
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: What a difference a year makes! Hard to believe how good that color looks when it's shiny __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

07-15-2008, 04:10 PM	#30
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! It's getting closer- Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

07-15-2008, 05:00 PM	#31
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What a difference a year makes! very nice, I like the clean original look.... good job just noticed that your exhaust hangs a little low, is that the plan or was it installed prior to the bed and getting adjusted? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-15-2008 at 05:02 PM.

07-15-2008, 10:21 PM	#32
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! thanks ya it was installed before the bed was on. The pic is a little deceiving, it's a little low but not as bad as it looks in the pic. It's a duel exhaust kit I bought and the way they were made they come out just under the springs. There is not much room for adjustment so that may be on my list of things to tweak. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

07-16-2008, 04:18 AM	#33
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: What a difference a year makes! so what exactly s that ppg color code? I ordered a '504 - 2097 Medium Olive" (original color) online. It's got a bit more yellow in it than what it should be. The can actually said "69 Green - Yellow" with the same code. It looked right, but once sprayed (did the firewall and interior) I could see the difference. Was it common for the same colors to just have name changes between different years? __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ---- Last edited by dazza; 07-16-2008 at 04:20 AM.

07-16-2008, 07:07 AM	#34
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! This is not an exact match to the original medium olive. It's just a touch off but it is very close. My buddy brought out about 500 color chips of current ppg color codes and that's how we found it. The code is 415570. There is a small 1/8" ribbon on the inside of my glove box around the spid label where I masked it off and I can see the difference there but that's it. I painted the whole truck inside and out so I figured since I was not trying to match the color on another body part it would be ok for me. Not sure about name changes, I think that some of the colors between gmc and chevy were the same, just different names in the same year but I don't know about in different years. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

07-16-2008, 09:49 AM	#35
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: What a difference a year makes! Bet you can't wait to be done and driving that beauty. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-17-2008, 09:27 AM	#37
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: What a difference a year makes! I dig the HD wheels on that truck My 05silvarado hasum too Nice Truck __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-17-2008, 11:23 PM	#38
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: What a difference a year makes! I like how the lockouts just blend in with the center caps. Truck looks awesome. __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

07-17-2008, 11:42 PM	#39
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: What a difference a year makes! Awesome Job.........

07-20-2008, 08:53 AM	#40
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07-21-2008, 01:50 PM	#41
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! Thanks for all the comments guys Well she's pretty well done. I know that not all parts are original or correct for my truck but I'm happy with how it turned out. Now for the fun-- driving it! Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

07-21-2008, 02:19 PM	#42
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What a difference a year makes! I like it... I also like the black interior with the green. I'm changing mine to all black like yours and have a Dark green truck. I'm hoping it isn't to dark inside. Mine was originally silver panels, pads etc... ps, I think you should add some cab lights too! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-21-2008 at 02:21 PM.



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07-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#43
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! Thanks Mike I know, I thought long and hard about adding cab lights. I still might, I just want to enjoy driving it for a while first. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

07-21-2008, 06:40 PM	#44
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07-22-2008, 09:58 AM	#45
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: What a difference a year makes! I think this sums it up pretty well __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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