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hardwaa · 05-25-2021, 11:37 PM

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Are you going the CLR treatment and buff and wax when done?

Not sure time will tell. I do like that look though.
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hardwaa · 05-25-2021, 11:40 PM

Progress from Sunday. Rear end removal started.
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hardwaa · 05-25-2021, 11:43 PM

Progress from today. Rear axle, rear 3/4ton springs, rear helper springs, rear bumper removed
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hardwaa · 05-25-2021, 11:51 PM

Tie rods. 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton for 1/2 ton spindle. Just needed AZ Pro performance sleeves. I did not change 3/4 ton center link.
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rodstored-72 · 05-27-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

Not sure time will tell. I do like that look though.
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hardwaa, the truck's finish looks to be a good candidate for that. the overall finish is consistant & the "patina" seems to be in the right spots too. just my 0.02 worth though, I like a very nice paint job too!

one of these days we will need to meet over at each other's garage - I believe we are pretty close to each other....

hardwaa · 05-30-2021, 01:27 PM

Progress !! No more 3/4 ton now 1/2 ton with 5 lug swap.
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hewittca · 05-30-2021, 10:32 PM

Old school cool!

67C10Step · 06-02-2021, 11:10 AM

Very nice and making progress! I think if you give that thing a good bath, a little CLR and maybe some polish here and there you will be getting waves and thumbs up all over town.

68Gold/white · 06-03-2021, 01:08 AM

What size tires did you use?
Did you get the bench seat re- done?
Thanks for all you have shared. I’m sure there are other threads here that have converted a 3/4 ton to a half ton, but yours is first I’ve seen, Very well done!

hardwaa · 06-03-2021, 04:34 PM

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hardwaa · 06-03-2021, 04:35 PM

We got a driver. Time to start putting some miles on it and getting it all cleaned up.
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Chevys4life · 06-03-2021, 05:06 PM

Man............that boy is looking good. I love the wheel and tire package along with the stance now. And it is a full bed and not any of that short stuff.

68Gold/white · 06-03-2021, 05:44 PM

To quote the immortal Jethro Bodine...

"Yeee Haaaa"!!!

Low Elco · 06-07-2021, 06:28 PM

Weeellllll doggies! Looks great!

hardwaa · 06-08-2021, 12:32 PM

Thanks guys!

Seat time. Here is the before pics. Dropping seat off today to get upholstered.
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hardwaa · 06-10-2021, 06:34 PM

Thanks for all the kind words!! Here is the vinyl and fabric I picked out for the seat. Not factory correct but it will work and it’s a little HotRod style. I like the fabric has a maroon smear in it.
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hardwaa · 06-10-2021, 06:39 PM

New windshield today!
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hardwaa · 06-10-2021, 06:41 PM

What a difference a New windshield makes. Also added my Lopers Keychain it matches the old sticker on the back window
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LT7A · 06-09-2021, 09:18 AM

I really like this truck. It's cool to me that you wanted this color and figured you'd never find it. Bringing it back into good usability and drivability is actually my favorite kind of build thread. Not that I don't like full custom work and stuff, but I can relate to a build like yours. If you are interested in seeing how well you can bring back the paint, you might want to look into Meguiar's number 7. There are also a few other steps I can recommend that will bring black some clarity and shine. Not mirror gloss like new paint, but a nice luster.

68Gold/white · 06-09-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

I really like this truck. It's cool to me that you wanted this color and figured you'd never find it. Bringing it back into good usability and drivability is actually my favorite kind of build thread. Not that I don't like full custom work and stuff, but I can relate to a build like yours. If you are interested in seeing how well you can bring back the paint, you might want to look into Meguiar's number 7. There are also a few other steps I can recommend that will bring black some clarity and shine. Not mirror gloss like new paint, but a nice luster.

I agree.
I wonder if that seat or seat over is original??? From what I've read here (someone correct me if needed...) That seat cover generally came with the Custom Sport Truck option package. The original seat should have been ALL one color??? I had NEVER seen that fancy Custom cover (original) in ANY pickup, EVER...Way Cool!!!

**Canuckvetter** · 06-10-2021, 12:50 AM

I too love the Vermilion. Mine is one year older and the paint looked a lot like yours when I got it. It was a bare bones farm truck that I added the OE options to bring it up to the CST level

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623299928
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623300105
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623300296

67C10Step · 06-09-2021, 09:28 AM

A good cleaning and a little elbow grease will make that thing pop! Really like your direction on this one. Love to see the survivors on the road in all conditions.

67C10Step · 06-10-2021, 06:39 PM

Canuck,
What steering wheel is that you added? I like that one. I still have the stock one like in your one interior photo but have been looking at other options.

**Canuckvetter** · 06-12-2021, 04:04 PM

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Canuck,
What steering wheel is that you added? I like that one. I still have the stock one like in your one interior photo but have been looking at other options.

That is the 15” wheel from my 72 Corvette. I had it made 20 yrs ago by a guy that referbished Corvette teak steering wheels.

hardwaa · 06-13-2021, 10:38 AM

Progress.
What a difference a chrome rear bumper and older AZ license plate make.
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05-25-2021, 11:40 PM	#2
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Progress from Sunday. Rear end removal started. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-25-2021, 11:43 PM	#3
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Progress from today. Rear axle, rear 3/4ton springs, rear helper springs, rear bumper removed Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-25-2021, 11:51 PM	#4
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Tie rods. 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton for 1/2 ton spindle. Just needed AZ Pro performance sleeves. I did not change 3/4 ton center link. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-30-2021, 01:27 PM	#6
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Progress !! No more 3/4 ton now 1/2 ton with 5 lug swap. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-30-2021, 10:32 PM	#7
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,752	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Old school cool! __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Bluey the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

06-02-2021, 11:10 AM	#8
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,472	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Very nice and making progress! I think if you give that thing a good bath, a little CLR and maybe some polish here and there you will be getting waves and thumbs up all over town. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

06-03-2021, 01:08 AM	#9
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,361	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion What size tires did you use? Did you get the bench seat re- done? Thanks for all you have shared. I’m sure there are other threads here that have converted a 3/4 ton to a half ton, but yours is first I’ve seen, Very well done!

06-03-2021, 04:34 PM	#10
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Posted via Mobile Device

06-03-2021, 04:35 PM	#11
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	We got a driver. Time to start putting some miles on it and getting it all cleaned up. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-03-2021, 05:06 PM	#12
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 666	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Man............that boy is looking good. I love the wheel and tire package along with the stance now. And it is a full bed and not any of that short stuff.

06-03-2021, 05:44 PM	#13
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,361	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion To quote the immortal Jethro Bodine... "Yeee Haaaa"!!!

06-07-2021, 06:28 PM	#14
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Weeellllll doggies! Looks great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-08-2021, 12:32 PM	#15
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Thanks guys! Seat time. Here is the before pics. Dropping seat off today to get upholstered. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-10-2021, 06:34 PM	#16
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Thanks for all the kind words!! Here is the vinyl and fabric I picked out for the seat. Not factory correct but it will work and it’s a little HotRod style. I like the fabric has a maroon smear in it. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-10-2021, 06:39 PM	#17
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	New windshield today! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images



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06-10-2021, 06:41 PM	#18
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	What a difference a New windshield makes. Also added my Lopers Keychain it matches the old sticker on the back window Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-09-2021, 09:18 AM	#19
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,607	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion I really like this truck. It's cool to me that you wanted this color and figured you'd never find it. Bringing it back into good usability and drivability is actually my favorite kind of build thread. Not that I don't like full custom work and stuff, but I can relate to a build like yours. If you are interested in seeing how well you can bring back the paint, you might want to look into Meguiar's number 7. There are also a few other steps I can recommend that will bring black some clarity and shine. Not mirror gloss like new paint, but a nice luster.

06-10-2021, 12:50 AM	#21
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion I too love the Vermilion. Mine is one year older and the paint looked a lot like yours when I got it. It was a bare bones farm truck that I added the OE options to bring it up to the CST level http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623299928 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623300105 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1623300296 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

06-09-2021, 09:28 AM	#22
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,472	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion A good cleaning and a little elbow grease will make that thing pop! Really like your direction on this one. Love to see the survivors on the road in all conditions. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

06-13-2021, 10:38 AM	#25
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Progress. What a difference a chrome rear bumper and older AZ license plate make. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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