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big_al_71 · 08-04-2008, 08:04 PM

This truck is going to be awesome,,, keep the picts coming....

Painter D · 08-17-2008, 06:44 PM

The wife's been working weekends lately which means lots of progress for me. First off I received all of my Aeromotive -6 fuel line and fittings , and got my fuel cell plumbed and operating. Instead of ordering a cool cap from Air Ride tech, I found my own fuel cap that looks identical to theirs (minus the tree) at a local marine store for 25$, much cheaper than 50$ plus shipping. A small platform for it to mount on is still in the making ,but I enclosed a pic of it anyway. The stock fuel filler hole has been welded up ,worked, and primed. While I was at it I managed to get the truck to work ,and get the firewall, the inside, the jambs ,and the windshield pillars painted. Along with painting all that stuff I painted my brake booster black, and sprayed some Rhino liner on the floor ,and inside firewall of the cab. I wasn't really up to pulling the motor to paint the firewall , so I loosened the cab up ,and moved it back ,and up to give me plenty of room to spray around the motor. I'm sure I'll catch plenty of flack for doing it that way ,but as you can see it turned out just fine. That being said I wouldn't recommend doing it that way unless you have plenty of painting experience. So now I'm on to the bed. I've decided to widen my wheel tubs in the bed ,but I'm still tracking down some parts to really get going on that. Eventually I want to run some 20x12 rims out back so I've got to do something back ther to fit them. I managed to find some old pics that aren't in digital format of what the truck looked like in March of 06 when I bought it so I enclosed those as well. I'll post more when I get more done. ENJOY.

Painter D · 08-17-2008, 06:49 PM

Feel free to comment, or criticize. Here's some more.

68 short step · 08-17-2008, 07:18 PM

looks good here.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-17-2008, 08:13 PM

Looks good to me and that blue is awesome.

68 short step · 08-17-2008, 08:18 PM

the more i look at that blue. the cooler it looks.....great choice on the color

mike nutt · 08-17-2008, 09:26 PM

the truck is looking great!!! the color is great too!!!

estig70 · 08-18-2008, 08:54 AM

NICE!!! Keep it up.

Eric

GKsport67 · 08-18-2008, 09:43 AM

NICE BUILD!! the color is awesome,can't wait to see the finished product! You have the wheel n tire combo on POINT!!!

RCbowtie69 · 08-18-2008, 10:38 AM

looks great, love the color

Painter D · 08-18-2008, 07:31 PM

Thanks for all the compliments ,it helps me stay motivated. I'm getting a new windshield in the truck tomorrow. I'll try to post some pics after it's in ,along with some pics of the inside of the cab.

sfcmess · 08-27-2008, 04:05 AM

Pretty inspiring to see where your truck was in 06 vs where it is today. I've just started on mine and it looks a little (lot) worse than your 06 version. Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, that blue color is very nice. I was thinking about going with a similar blue...like...Miller Lite blue. Perhaps the fact that I always have a beer in my hand while working would explain that. Subliminal advertising?

**steelhorse** · 08-27-2008, 11:28 AM

Looking good!

SCOTI · 08-30-2008, 08:19 PM

Any progress on the mini-tubs?

**88JRFAN** · 08-31-2008, 01:44 AM

Love that blue, but i like just about any blue. Your progress makes me want to get my cab done, so i can get to paint.

Painter D · 08-31-2008, 09:12 AM

One side of the tub project is done ,I widened them 3.5". I did the inner bedside mod also so I can fit the maximum wheel,tire. I'm starting on the other side soon. It took me about 10 hours to get the first side done. Hopefully the second side will go a little bit faster. Here's the only pic I have up so far,I'll post some more when I finish completely. (Along with a big thanks)

68 short step · 08-31-2008, 01:49 PM

looks great, keep up the good work

big_al_71 · 08-31-2008, 03:56 PM

That blue color is stunning!!! your truck is coming along awesome!!!
Keep the picts coming, Al likdes picts...

Painter D · 09-01-2008, 05:53 PM

As posted above I got one side completed, and started on the other side of the tub project. I'm essentially done with the tub and bed floor on the other side as far as the metal work goes. Now I just have to take it to work to strip it and prime it. The inner bedside mod I did was a little more difficult than I expected don't really know why, it just worked out that way. Either way it is completed on one side as well, and now I'm starting on the other side. I've enclosed a pic of what I made to fit in there . It's not a mod I thought up or anything ,I've seen it done before on other trucks on this site.

I've got to give a big thanks to board member SCOTI as well. He volunteered his spare tubs ,so that I could get this done. This isn't the first thing he's helped me out on so in my book I owe him one ,or two.

Most of the dash is reassembled now, along with a shiny new windshield in place. The passenger side door is cut in and ready to go along with some freshly painted door latches as well. I also picked up some black carpet for areas where the factory carpet kit doesn't cover . Hopefully I'll get to that in the next few weeks. I moved the truck outside to get it out of the way so I snapped some pictures of it while I had it out. I'll post more later . ENJOY!

Painter D · 09-01-2008, 05:59 PM

Some more

72BlckButy · 09-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Man... that thing is looking sweet! Still love that color!!!

Keep up the great progress!

bagged69c10 · 09-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Looks nice Danny. You should bring it up to Kellers so I can drool on it.

Painter D · 09-02-2008, 05:59 PM

I'll take it up there after I get it back together.

bagged69c10 · 09-02-2008, 06:32 PM

Sweet cant wait to see it.

MisterE72 · 09-02-2008, 08:17 PM

Your truck is simply stunning. I too find the stance to be just right. Not too low. Not to high. Keep feeding us the eye candy and we'll stay tuned. Great work.

08-04-2008, 08:04 PM	#76
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Surf Blue This truck is going to be awesome,,, keep the picts coming.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-17-2008, 06:44 PM	#77
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue The wife's been working weekends lately which means lots of progress for me. First off I received all of my Aeromotive -6 fuel line and fittings , and got my fuel cell plumbed and operating. Instead of ordering a cool cap from Air Ride tech, I found my own fuel cap that looks identical to theirs (minus the tree) at a local marine store for 25$, much cheaper than 50$ plus shipping. A small platform for it to mount on is still in the making ,but I enclosed a pic of it anyway. The stock fuel filler hole has been welded up ,worked, and primed. While I was at it I managed to get the truck to work ,and get the firewall, the inside, the jambs ,and the windshield pillars painted. Along with painting all that stuff I painted my brake booster black, and sprayed some Rhino liner on the floor ,and inside firewall of the cab. I wasn't really up to pulling the motor to paint the firewall , so I loosened the cab up ,and moved it back ,and up to give me plenty of room to spray around the motor. I'm sure I'll catch plenty of flack for doing it that way ,but as you can see it turned out just fine. That being said I wouldn't recommend doing it that way unless you have plenty of painting experience. So now I'm on to the bed. I've decided to widen my wheel tubs in the bed ,but I'm still tracking down some parts to really get going on that. Eventually I want to run some 20x12 rims out back so I've got to do something back ther to fit them. I managed to find some old pics that aren't in digital format of what the truck looked like in March of 06 when I bought it so I enclosed those as well. I'll post more when I get more done. ENJOY. Attached Images Last edited by Painter D; 08-17-2008 at 09:55 PM.

08-17-2008, 06:49 PM	#78
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue Feel free to comment, or criticize. Here's some more. Attached Images

08-17-2008, 07:18 PM	#79
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Surf Blue looks good here.

08-17-2008, 08:13 PM	#80
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Surf Blue Looks good to me and that blue is awesome. __________________ 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..

08-17-2008, 08:18 PM	#81
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Surf Blue the more i look at that blue. the cooler it looks.....great choice on the color

08-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#82
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Surf Blue the truck is looking great!!! the color is great too!!!

08-18-2008, 08:54 AM	#83
estig70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Posts: 205	Re: Surf Blue NICE!!! Keep it up. Eric

08-18-2008, 09:43 AM	#84
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: Surf Blue NICE BUILD!! the color is awesome,can't wait to see the finished product! You have the wheel n tire combo on POINT!!! __________________ www.gkautospa.com Like A Rock! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397153

08-18-2008, 10:38 AM	#85
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Surf Blue looks great, love the color

08-18-2008, 07:31 PM	#86
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue Thanks for all the compliments ,it helps me stay motivated. I'm getting a new windshield in the truck tomorrow. I'll try to post some pics after it's in ,along with some pics of the inside of the cab.

08-27-2008, 04:05 AM	#87
sfcmess Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 19	Re: Surf Blue Pretty inspiring to see where your truck was in 06 vs where it is today. I've just started on mine and it looks a little (lot) worse than your 06 version. Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, that blue color is very nice. I was thinking about going with a similar blue...like...Miller Lite blue. Perhaps the fact that I always have a beer in my hand while working would explain that. Subliminal advertising?

08-27-2008, 11:28 AM	#88
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Surf Blue Looking good!

08-30-2008, 08:19 PM	#89
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Surf Blue Any progress on the mini-tubs? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-31-2008, 01:44 AM	#90
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Surf Blue Love that blue, but i like just about any blue. Your progress makes me want to get my cab done, so i can get to paint. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM



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08-31-2008, 09:12 AM	#91
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue One side of the tub project is done ,I widened them 3.5". I did the inner bedside mod also so I can fit the maximum wheel,tire. I'm starting on the other side soon. It took me about 10 hours to get the first side done. Hopefully the second side will go a little bit faster. Here's the only pic I have up so far,I'll post some more when I finish completely. (Along with a big thanks) Attached Images Last edited by Painter D; 08-31-2008 at 09:17 AM.

08-31-2008, 01:49 PM	#92
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Surf Blue looks great, keep up the good work

08-31-2008, 03:56 PM	#93
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Surf Blue That blue color is stunning!!! your truck is coming along awesome!!! Keep the picts coming, Al likdes picts... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-01-2008, 05:53 PM	#94
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue As posted above I got one side completed, and started on the other side of the tub project. I'm essentially done with the tub and bed floor on the other side as far as the metal work goes. Now I just have to take it to work to strip it and prime it. The inner bedside mod I did was a little more difficult than I expected don't really know why, it just worked out that way. Either way it is completed on one side as well, and now I'm starting on the other side. I've enclosed a pic of what I made to fit in there . It's not a mod I thought up or anything ,I've seen it done before on other trucks on this site. I've got to give a big thanks to board member SCOTI as well. He volunteered his spare tubs ,so that I could get this done. This isn't the first thing he's helped me out on so in my book I owe him one ,or two. Most of the dash is reassembled now, along with a shiny new windshield in place. The passenger side door is cut in and ready to go along with some freshly painted door latches as well. I also picked up some black carpet for areas where the factory carpet kit doesn't cover . Hopefully I'll get to that in the next few weeks. I moved the truck outside to get it out of the way so I snapped some pictures of it while I had it out. I'll post more later . ENJOY! Attached Images Last edited by Painter D; 09-09-2008 at 07:10 PM.

09-01-2008, 05:59 PM	#95
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue Some more Attached Images Last edited by Painter D; 09-09-2008 at 07:10 PM.

09-01-2008, 08:00 PM	#96
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Surf Blue Man... that thing is looking sweet! Still love that color!!! Keep up the great progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#97
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Surf Blue Looks nice Danny. You should bring it up to Kellers so I can drool on it. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

09-02-2008, 05:59 PM	#98
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue I'll take it up there after I get it back together.

09-02-2008, 06:32 PM	#99
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Surf Blue Sweet cant wait to see it. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

09-02-2008, 08:17 PM	#100
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Surf Blue Your truck is simply stunning. I too find the stance to be just right. Not too low. Not to high. Keep feeding us the eye candy and we'll stay tuned. Great work.

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