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brad2 · 05-04-2003, 10:08 PM

That is a beautiful truck.

Blue Beard · 05-04-2003, 10:09 PM

Nice job, any plans for striping?

FILICE72C10 · 05-04-2003, 10:12 PM

i think we are going to try something like the original. Nothing to crazy. This picture is before the new paint. My dad kept this truck in pretty good condition.

FILICE72C10 · 05-04-2003, 10:13 PM

pic 2

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-04-2003, 10:16 PM

that is a bad a$$ orange great job....

FILICE72C10 · 05-04-2003, 10:16 PM

The door edge gaurds are a factory option but i am not sure if I am going to install new ones. Any recomendations? Just trying to keep the options sheet "real".

**chevy71super** · 05-04-2003, 10:16 PM

WOW - Outstanding. Orange looks great on these trucks. Come to think of it most colors (even ochre) looks great on these trucks.

toms68cst · 05-04-2003, 11:05 PM

Nice Paint Job.

Recreate the factory strip IMO. That would really dress it up. (Mine has it too!)

**old Rusty C10** · 05-04-2003, 11:08 PM

looks real nice to me!! good luck wiht it

casey · 05-04-2003, 11:23 PM

Now that roll down window thing has got me thinking, I wonder if thats possible, wouldn't that be trick, you and your dad got a beautiful truck there, I'm sure you'll see a trophy or two, and yes I love that orange, nice eye candy

**68 Stepside** · 05-04-2003, 11:29 PM

That truck is simply gorgeous.

FILICE72C10 · 05-04-2003, 11:49 PM

thanks for all the compliments!

cheyenne10 · 05-05-2003, 12:09 AM

Is that a stock cheyenne model truck without either of the side trims frothe facto (as I read option sticker)? I had always believed that cheyennes had the woodgrain lower trim with upper trim as option and this was mentioned on option sheet. Maybe this truck had them and holes were filled. Just trying to keep up on ways these trucks came from GM!! Does the rear also have leaf springs? I have a theory about chevys that when it was ordered from factory with wood bedfloor they had rear leafs?

FILICE72C10 · 05-05-2003, 12:14 AM

This truck did come with lower molding (no upper, just the pen striping). I had the holes filed and If i decide to put them back on I will use come aheasive istead of the screws. I have an entire set of new moldings. I cant decide If I want them back on or not. As for the rear... I have coils.

GreenMystChevy · 05-05-2003, 02:03 AM

Stunning! I love the color and the truck is very clean.

As a side note, does anyone know if orange shows imperfections real well. Is it more like black or more like white? Don't want anyone to notice the door dings that we sometimes get or the minor flaws in the body work.

That truck is definitely a head turner.

69 Short Fleet · 05-05-2003, 05:04 AM

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be proud, I know I would be. Happy Trucking, Doug

**Yukon Jack** · 05-05-2003, 09:54 AM

That is awesome!

67 CHEV MAN · 05-05-2003, 10:52 AM

you did a awesome job... it will definitely be a headturner....

smokekiki · 05-05-2003, 11:21 AM

I am not into the edge gaurds,but if my truck came with them like yours did,I would keep them on.Looking at the pics again they look like they belong.

Bill72BB · 05-05-2003, 11:28 AM

FILICE72C10

Looks Great nice job .

Richard Dobson · 05-05-2003, 01:02 PM

I am considering making my wood, any help with this or the installation will help. I got some pretty good info from GMC Pauls web site on the dimensions for cutting the wood etc. Man that looks fantastic, I love the color.

FILICE72C10 · 05-05-2003, 11:14 PM

I used red oak for the bed from my local lumber hard. Very good quality although it was a pain to cut, plain, sand and varnish, cut holes etc.... the wood cost close to 250. I had to install it and then drill the holes and then after it was painted it was a pain to line up the holes and some had to be re-drilled. I am very satisfied with the product but I wonder how easy the pre-cut packages would have been. They are heat treated and may last longer. The wod i bought was not totally dry and there are several small cracks that I may have to replace. I used a light oak stain, then used a marine varinsh with about 5 coats.

weasel29gm · 05-05-2003, 11:22 PM

Great lookin' job!!!!!!!! Bet Dad's proud!!!!!!

FILICE72C10 · 05-05-2003, 11:24 PM

he was reading this thread an almost cried

Alexis · 05-05-2003, 11:33 PM

That is a beautiful truck you got there.

05-04-2003, 10:09 PM	#27
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Nice job, any plans for striping? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-04-2003, 10:12 PM	#28
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	i think we are going to try something like the original. Nothing to crazy. This picture is before the new paint. My dad kept this truck in pretty good condition. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-04-2003, 10:13 PM	#29
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	pic 2 Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-04-2003, 10:16 PM	#30
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Damn that is a bad a$$ orange great job.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-04-2003, 10:16 PM	#31
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	The door edge gaurds are a factory option but i am not sure if I am going to install new ones. Any recomendations? Just trying to keep the options sheet "real". Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-04-2003, 10:08 PM	#26
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	That is a beautiful truck.

05-04-2003, 10:16 PM	#32
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	WOW - Outstanding. Orange looks great on these trucks. Come to think of it most colors (even ochre) looks great on these trucks.

05-04-2003, 11:05 PM	#33
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Nice Paint Job. Recreate the factory strip IMO. That would really dress it up. (Mine has it too!) __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-04-2003, 11:08 PM	#34
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	looks real nice to me!! good luck wiht it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-04-2003, 11:23 PM	#35
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Now that roll down window thing has got me thinking, I wonder if thats possible, wouldn't that be trick, you and your dad got a beautiful truck there, I'm sure you'll see a trophy or two, and yes I love that orange, nice eye candy

05-04-2003, 11:29 PM	#36
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	That truck is simply gorgeous. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

05-04-2003, 11:49 PM	#37
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	thanks for all the compliments! __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-05-2003, 12:09 AM	#38
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	stock options Is that a stock cheyenne model truck without either of the side trims frothe facto (as I read option sticker)? I had always believed that cheyennes had the woodgrain lower trim with upper trim as option and this was mentioned on option sheet. Maybe this truck had them and holes were filled. Just trying to keep up on ways these trucks came from GM!! Does the rear also have leaf springs? I have a theory about chevys that when it was ordered from factory with wood bedfloor they had rear leafs? __________________ Bob

05-05-2003, 12:14 AM	#39
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	This truck did come with lower molding (no upper, just the pen striping). I had the holes filed and If i decide to put them back on I will use come aheasive istead of the screws. I have an entire set of new moldings. I cant decide If I want them back on or not. As for the rear... I have coils. __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-05-2003, 02:03 AM	#40
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Stunning! I love the color and the truck is very clean. As a side note, does anyone know if orange shows imperfections real well. Is it more like black or more like white? Don't want anyone to notice the door dings that we sometimes get or the minor flaws in the body work. That truck is definitely a head turner. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall



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05-05-2003, 05:04 AM	#41
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be proud, I know I would be. Happy Trucking, Doug

05-05-2003, 09:54 AM	#42
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	That is awesome! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-05-2003, 10:52 AM	#43
67 CHEV MAN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Oklahoma Posts: 276	you did a awesome job... it will definitely be a headturner.... __________________ 71 Cheyenne Swb 400/400 drivetrain. My EBAY Auctions

05-05-2003, 11:21 AM	#44
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I am not into the edge gaurds,but if my truck came with them like yours did,I would keep them on.Looking at the pics again they look like they belong. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-05-2003, 11:28 AM	#45
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05-05-2003, 01:02 PM	#46
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Did make the wood for the bed? I am considering making my wood, any help with this or the installation will help. I got some pretty good info from GMC Pauls web site on the dimensions for cutting the wood etc. Man that looks fantastic, I love the color. __________________ Richard Dobson

05-05-2003, 11:14 PM	#47
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	I used red oak for the bed from my local lumber hard. Very good quality although it was a pain to cut, plain, sand and varnish, cut holes etc.... the wood cost close to 250. I had to install it and then drill the holes and then after it was painted it was a pain to line up the holes and some had to be re-drilled. I am very satisfied with the product but I wonder how easy the pre-cut packages would have been. They are heat treated and may last longer. The wod i bought was not totally dry and there are several small cracks that I may have to replace. I used a light oak stain, then used a marine varinsh with about 5 coats. __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-05-2003, 11:22 PM	#48
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Great lookin' job!!!!!!!! Bet Dad's proud!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-05-2003, 11:24 PM	#49
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	he was reading this thread an almost cried __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-05-2003, 11:33 PM	#50
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Very Nice That is a beautiful truck you got there.

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