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stealthy '69 · 06-22-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilligan

body shop is to recreate the patina on the bed side. going as far as base coating it the green color that was under the blue so when it is "worked" you will see the green that is coming thru on the rest of the truck. found bed trim that is an almost identical match. all weathered just right.

That's what I like to hear.

**CC69Rat** · 06-22-2012, 08:11 PM

Post up some pics so we can follow the repairs.. this truck has a lot of fans. I bid on it in fact, several years ago when it was on feebay.
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Gilligan · 06-24-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Post up some pics so we can follow the repairs.. this truck has a lot of fans. I bid on it in fact, several years ago when it was on feebay.
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will do my best on pics. body shop is not really close, but i will see if i can get him to send me some pics.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-14-2012, 12:59 AM

Updates?
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67c10rustbuket · 07-14-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Updates?
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X2000 We want more pics please

Gilligan · 07-14-2012, 09:14 AM

Sorry for no updates, but here is current update. I have nothing to report. Called body shop earlier in the week, has not even ordered parts for it yet. Long story, but that is the short version of it. Depending on how you see it, it may be lucky that he has not started on it. Doing projects at the house and getting ready to build a new garage for the truck. Kinda nice for now to have it out of the way and not around taking up my time driving it around. Sure gonna make up for lost time when I get it back tho I tell ya.

**Boog** · 07-15-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Here's the pics with the rally wheels (from the Jan 2011 ebay sale)

Ahhhhh, I have to say it looks better with the rallys. Considering the whole patina thing the rallys fit the age of the look plain and simple.

Gilligan · 07-18-2012, 09:52 PM

i can take it either way. really torn on what to do with the wheels. really, what to do with the truck. thinking the original engine will be pulled this winter and a "worked" small block will go in its place for now. all i know is the body and paint will be left for now

**70cst** · 07-18-2012, 10:56 PM

Hey Gilligan ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

on your

ride

Gilligan · 09-02-2012, 08:19 PM

Fist off, sorry I have not updated the progress. This summer has been an adventure to say the least. Anyways, here are some of the before and after photos. It took some time to get it fixed, but it is fixed and now I have it back. Think the body shop did a damn decent job. Very happy. I would really like to find a bed for the truck that is all patina'd out in blue. That is a tall order. Bed has been replaced at some point and wish it just matched the rest of the truck

VA72C10 · 09-02-2012, 09:56 PM

Looks good! So they actually "Patina'd" the bed for you as well?

Gilligan · 09-02-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good! So they actually "Patina'd" the bed for you as well?

Yes they did. That is a complete new bed side. The trim I located out of Florida. It was long bed trim that we cut down. Actually trim matches pretty decent to the rest

doubleb's69 · 09-02-2012, 11:16 PM

I like it. They did a good job. Now just bring the truck over to Des Moines and I'll get that " Retail & Wholesale " put back on the bed sides and weathered.

67c10rustbuket · 09-03-2012, 01:01 AM

Looks great, maybe the skipper could have sanded a little more down to get more "patina" started on the bed side but great work non the less. Maybe get out there with some sand paper and water and wet sand to thin it out? I love this truck

ZUBZ · 09-03-2012, 05:50 AM

Man loving your truck, patina is great and the eblem painted on the door....

Gilligan · 09-03-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

I like it. They did a good job. Now just bring the truck over to Des Moines and I'll get that " Retail & Wholesale " put back on the bed sides and weathered.

Still up for grabs on the bed lettering. I think I'm gonna start searching hi and lo for a rusted out blue bed. Winter is coming, I hope to have the time to look. But if I do decide, be a nice drive over to Iowa.

Gilligan · 09-03-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Looks great, maybe the skipper could have sanded a little more down to get more "patina" started on the bed side but great work non the less. Maybe get out there with some sand paper and water and wet sand to thin it out? I love this truck

Yeah I agree, needs a lil more. However, the pics really don't do it any justice. They did a great job with it.

Gilligan · 09-03-2012, 10:30 PM

So, I have a question for everyone. New garage is being built and I will have the space to start working. I have an 87 short bed in need of restore. May start with that. The question is I really think the 72 needs a better stance. I really like the idea of laying frame. Not sure if I have the budget yet for that. So the question is, what do you all think would be the best to get this truck down, air system, hard parts etc. The drop on it now is heated and weighted down front coils and a flip kit in the rear without a c notch. Oh yeah, truck has rear leaf springs.

sneaky · 09-03-2012, 11:18 PM

dude, i love your truck!!

ZUBZ · 09-04-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

I like it. They did a good job. Now just bring the truck over to Des Moines and I'll get that " Retail & Wholesale " put back on the bed sides and weathered.

doubleb's - please can you give some advice on how do I paint on the truck and get it weathered, is there some special technique or is there a trick to it? I want to use my truck for our shop down here and want to paint the business name and info and weather it.

doubleb's69 · 09-04-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZUBZ

doubleb's - please can you give some advice on how do I paint on the truck and get it weathered, is there some special technique or is there a trick to it? I want to use my truck for our shop down here and want to paint the business name and info and weather it.

I don't want to hijack the thread but I will give you a little advice. So PM me and I will get you my email address and I will give you a detailed way of how I do it. There are many ways to achieve what you want to do to your truck and there was even a thread posted on the message board that you may be able to search for by a guy that just gave it a go and it turned out pretty nice for someone that has never done it before. Just PM me and I'll get you a list of tools and techniques to make it look 40 years old.

Tinkermc · 09-04-2012, 09:43 PM

looks very nice, the new paint looks like hell and it's great

JOJABOY · 02-17-2013, 10:57 PM

That's Hot!

c10Dream'n · 02-19-2013, 11:45 AM

i'm digging the truck. I'm pretty sure the delivery driver didn't realize what he did. he probably thought "OLD" truck looks like hell besides the wheels and it's gonna be restored. lil did he know....the repairs came out awesome

Droptop396 · 05-20-2013, 10:12 PM

Hey all,
New guy bringing back an old thread.
Not entirely sure how I came across this, because I wasn't looking for it.
That truck used to belong to a friend and his son for awhile. Sounds like that truck has gotten around. Dan had it in 2011. I think he got it out of Iowa.
He brought it to Minnesota. Dan was the one who put on the Coy's wheels and lowered it some. I did a photoshop of the truck for him prior to him buying the wheels. When he sold it, the truck went to Ohio to a guy named Boris, who buys and sells. The truck was sold outside of Ohio, and apparently moved around the country quite a bit. I don't have much else to offer on the truck other than some photos including the photoshop image. Looks like somebody has messed around with the lettering. The GM on the door wasn't blue when Dan had the truck. Photos-enjoy.

06-22-2012, 08:11 PM	#52
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: My 72 Post up some pics so we can follow the repairs.. this truck has a lot of fans. I bid on it in fact, several years ago when it was on feebay. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-14-2012, 12:59 AM	#54
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: My 72 Updates? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-14-2012, 09:14 AM	#56
Gilligan Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 27	Re: My 72 Sorry for no updates, but here is current update. I have nothing to report. Called body shop earlier in the week, has not even ordered parts for it yet. Long story, but that is the short version of it. Depending on how you see it, it may be lucky that he has not started on it. Doing projects at the house and getting ready to build a new garage for the truck. Kinda nice for now to have it out of the way and not around taking up my time driving it around. Sure gonna make up for lost time when I get it back tho I tell ya.

07-18-2012, 09:52 PM	#58
Gilligan Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 27	Re: My 72 i can take it either way. really torn on what to do with the wheels. really, what to do with the truck. thinking the original engine will be pulled this winter and a "worked" small block will go in its place for now. all i know is the body and paint will be left for now

07-18-2012, 10:56 PM	#59
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My 72 Hey Gilligan ... to the forums and from Ohio. on your ride __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-02-2012, 08:19 PM	#60
Gilligan Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 27	Re: My 72 Fist off, sorry I have not updated the progress. This summer has been an adventure to say the least. Anyways, here are some of the before and after photos. It took some time to get it fixed, but it is fixed and now I have it back. Think the body shop did a damn decent job. Very happy. I would really like to find a bed for the truck that is all patina'd out in blue. That is a tall order. Bed has been replaced at some point and wish it just matched the rest of the truck Attached Images

09-02-2012, 09:56 PM	#61
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 72 Looks good! So they actually "Patina'd" the bed for you as well? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-02-2012, 11:16 PM	#63
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: My 72 I like it. They did a good job. Now just bring the truck over to Des Moines and I'll get that " Retail & Wholesale " put back on the bed sides and weathered. __________________ Bud

09-03-2012, 01:01 AM	#64
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: My 72 Looks great, maybe the skipper could have sanded a little more down to get more "patina" started on the bed side but great work non the less. Maybe get out there with some sand paper and water and wet sand to thin it out? I love this truck __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

09-03-2012, 05:50 AM	#65
ZUBZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 354	Re: My 72 Man loving your truck, patina is great and the eblem painted on the door....

09-03-2012, 10:30 PM	#68
Gilligan Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 27	Re: My 72 So, I have a question for everyone. New garage is being built and I will have the space to start working. I have an 87 short bed in need of restore. May start with that. The question is I really think the 72 needs a better stance. I really like the idea of laying frame. Not sure if I have the budget yet for that. So the question is, what do you all think would be the best to get this truck down, air system, hard parts etc. The drop on it now is heated and weighted down front coils and a flip kit in the rear without a c notch. Oh yeah, truck has rear leaf springs.

09-03-2012, 11:18 PM	#69
sneaky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 126	Re: My 72 dude, i love your truck!!

09-04-2012, 09:43 PM	#72
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: My 72 looks very nice, the new paint looks like hell and it's great

02-17-2013, 10:57 PM	#73
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: My 72 That's Hot!

02-19-2013, 11:45 AM	#74
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: My 72 i'm digging the truck. I'm pretty sure the delivery driver didn't realize what he did. he probably thought "OLD" truck looks like hell besides the wheels and it's gonna be restored. lil did he know....the repairs came out awesome



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05-20-2013, 10:12 PM	#75
Droptop396 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mpls Minnesota Posts: 1	Re: My 72 Hey all, New guy bringing back an old thread. Not entirely sure how I came across this, because I wasn't looking for it. That truck used to belong to a friend and his son for awhile. Sounds like that truck has gotten around. Dan had it in 2011. I think he got it out of Iowa. He brought it to Minnesota. Dan was the one who put on the Coy's wheels and lowered it some. I did a photoshop of the truck for him prior to him buying the wheels. When he sold it, the truck went to Ohio to a guy named Boris, who buys and sells. The truck was sold outside of Ohio, and apparently moved around the country quite a bit. I don't have much else to offer on the truck other than some photos including the photoshop image. Looks like somebody has messed around with the lettering. The GM on the door wasn't blue when Dan had the truck. Photos-enjoy.

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