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FLcustom10 · 10-02-2011, 06:28 PM

Engine and Transmission primed and painted:

FLcustom10 · 10-03-2011, 07:36 PM

The bed and doors are painted. I really struggled with whether to go with an original color or with one I like. I'm pleased. I think I made the right choice. This is Atlantic Blue Pearl. I originally did not want to do a bed-liner, but I'm afraid the bed floor has too many dings in it and I'm hoping a light bed-liner will help disguise it. I'm not sure whether to go black or try to match the color.

**67cheby** · 10-03-2011, 09:16 PM

wow, looks great

late68 · 10-03-2011, 09:30 PM

Nice looking color! Great work.

**oldman3** · 10-04-2011, 12:40 AM

Looks really good....Jim

FLcustom10 · 10-04-2011, 06:28 PM

Thank you guys. I appreciate the compliments!

Off to the shop to get the cab mounted:

VA72C10 · 10-05-2011, 12:52 AM

Cool! Looking great! Can't wait to see it all together...going to be NICE!!!

**67cheby** · 10-05-2011, 09:19 AM

exciting......waiting gonna be cool

OJ1988 · 10-05-2011, 02:19 PM

Nice!

FLcustom10 · 10-08-2011, 09:23 PM

Thanks guys! Painting pieces and parts:

VA72C10 · 10-08-2011, 11:10 PM

Parts look really good!

**oldman3** · 10-09-2011, 12:10 AM

Coming along....Jim

FLcustom10 · 10-10-2011, 10:45 PM

New dash bezel and painting the the gauge needles:

VA72C10 · 10-10-2011, 10:48 PM

Looking good!

FLcustom10 · 10-10-2011, 10:50 PM

Thanks!

FLcustom10 · 10-15-2011, 08:31 PM

The inside and firewall of the cab is painted and ready for some parts. Interior, wiring, and engine work is next before the outside gets painted.

VA72C10 · 10-15-2011, 08:35 PM

Looks great!!!!

And nice collection of parts there

FLcustom10 · 10-15-2011, 08:38 PM

Thanks! There's a bunch more parts up in the attic!!

**oldman3** · 10-15-2011, 09:42 PM

Very nice.....Jim

FLcustom10 · 10-16-2011, 06:32 PM

I started with firewall insulation, but got frustrated that the provided clips were too big for the holes. I didn't want to drill the holes bigger, so I went to Lowes and got some replacement clips.

I tried to clean up the old heater controls, but I rubbed too hard and wasn't happy with the results, so I went with a new one. I'm kind of sorry I didn't go NOS, but I do like the replacement better than my faded original.

FLcustom10 · 10-16-2011, 06:35 PM

New Washer Pump --- Don't tell me - I'll figure it out!

FLcustom10 · 10-17-2011, 06:47 PM

Cleaned up the heater boxes. I did clean up the inside and put in new foam, but I forgot to get an 'after' picture on that.

FLcustom10 · 10-17-2011, 06:48 PM

Installed heater controls and inner box:

Pop's C-10 · 10-17-2011, 07:17 PM

Nice build...that is a sweet look=king A-body sitting next to it..

FLcustom10 · 10-17-2011, 08:14 PM

Thanks. I think it will be fun to take them to shows together!

10-02-2011, 06:28 PM	#51
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Engine and Transmission primed and painted: Attached Images

10-03-2011, 07:36 PM	#52
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck The bed and doors are painted. I really struggled with whether to go with an original color or with one I like. I'm pleased. I think I made the right choice. This is Atlantic Blue Pearl. I originally did not want to do a bed-liner, but I'm afraid the bed floor has too many dings in it and I'm hoping a light bed-liner will help disguise it. I'm not sure whether to go black or try to match the color. Attached Images

10-03-2011, 09:16 PM	#53
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slowly I build a truck wow, looks great __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-03-2011, 09:30 PM	#54
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: Slowly I build a truck Nice looking color! Great work. __________________ 1968 C10 SWB Dropped 5 in tha back 3 in tha front My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=470902

10-04-2011, 12:40 AM	#55
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slowly I build a truck Looks really good....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-04-2011, 06:28 PM	#56
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thank you guys. I appreciate the compliments! Off to the shop to get the cab mounted: Attached Images

10-05-2011, 12:52 AM	#57
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Cool! Looking great! Can't wait to see it all together...going to be NICE!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-05-2011, 09:19 AM	#58
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slowly I build a truck exciting......waiting gonna be cool __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-05-2011, 02:19 PM	#59
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Slowly I build a truck Nice! __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-08-2011, 09:23 PM	#60
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks guys! Painting pieces and parts: Attached Images

10-08-2011, 11:10 PM	#61
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Parts look really good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-09-2011, 12:10 AM	#62
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slowly I build a truck Coming along....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-10-2011, 10:45 PM	#63
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck New dash bezel and painting the the gauge needles: Attached Images

10-10-2011, 10:48 PM	#64
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-10-2011, 10:50 PM	#65
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks!



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10-15-2011, 08:31 PM	#66
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck The inside and firewall of the cab is painted and ready for some parts. Interior, wiring, and engine work is next before the outside gets painted. Attached Images

10-15-2011, 08:35 PM	#67
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Looks great!!!! And nice collection of parts there __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2011, 08:38 PM	#68
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks! There's a bunch more parts up in the attic!!

10-15-2011, 09:42 PM	#69
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slowly I build a truck Very nice.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-16-2011, 06:32 PM	#70
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck I started with firewall insulation, but got frustrated that the provided clips were too big for the holes. I didn't want to drill the holes bigger, so I went to Lowes and got some replacement clips. I tried to clean up the old heater controls, but I rubbed too hard and wasn't happy with the results, so I went with a new one. I'm kind of sorry I didn't go NOS, but I do like the replacement better than my faded original. Attached Images

10-16-2011, 06:35 PM	#71
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck New Washer Pump --- Don't tell me - I'll figure it out! Attached Images

10-17-2011, 06:47 PM	#72
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Cleaned up the heater boxes. I did clean up the inside and put in new foam, but I forgot to get an 'after' picture on that. Attached Images

10-17-2011, 06:48 PM	#73
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Installed heater controls and inner box: Attached Images

10-17-2011, 07:17 PM	#74
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Slowly I build a truck Nice build...that is a sweet look=king A-body sitting next to it.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-17-2011, 08:14 PM	#75
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks. I think it will be fun to take them to shows together!

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