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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.

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.

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

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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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.

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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hardwaa · 06-12-2021, 03:02 PM

Time to fix pass front fender. Previous owner replaced Original fender with a a 69-72 after he ran into his fence post. I picked up a 68 fender from a buddy. Cleaned it up and black primered it like stock.
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hardwaa · 06-12-2021, 03:03 PM

Here is original fender. It came with truck.
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**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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hardwaa · 06-16-2021, 10:44 AM

Fender progress.

Last pic it’s so cool to see the original paint on the leaf catcher that paint has been hidden from the sun.
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hardwaa · 06-19-2021, 02:53 PM

Cleaned up the firewall. Last pic has the 515 mark on firewall.
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hardwaa · 06-19-2021, 02:56 PM

Installed the rear trim on the bed that was missing. I found it in the truck after I bought it. I bought some new trim clips at a local paint shop.
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hardwaa · 06-19-2021, 03:06 PM

Feels so good to have the correct year fender back on the truck!! I am DIGGING this truck!!!! Can’t wait to get it all washed,scrubbed and Buffed.
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**68bowtie** · 06-19-2021, 07:16 PM

Looking good!

68Gold/white · 06-19-2021, 08:06 PM

Look'n good in the Arizonie Neighborhood,...without the hood!!!

rodstored-72 · 06-19-2021, 11:34 PM

great job on the fender!.... did ya drive all the way to space age for the clips?

cornerstone · 06-20-2021, 08:25 AM

Excellent transformation!

Chevys4life · 06-20-2021, 02:55 PM

Looking good 4 sure!!!!!

Low Elco · 06-22-2021, 11:16 PM

What an awesome bomber!

hardwaa · 06-24-2021, 04:51 PM

Gas Run! Means short test drive! Truck reins like a champ. Pertronix and coil next also oil change. Side bed trim installed and hood back on. Then I get to wash scrub wax and polish/buff
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**lolife99** · 06-24-2021, 06:09 PM

Love everything you’ve done to it!

**Kronald_70GMC** · 06-25-2021, 12:01 AM

I agree! This thing is coming out sweet!

06-09-2021, 09:18 AM	#76
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	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.

06-09-2021, 09:28 AM	#77
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	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

06-10-2021, 12:50 AM	#79
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.

06-10-2021, 06:34 PM	#80
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	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	#81
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	New windshield today! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-10-2021, 06:41 PM	#83
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	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

06-12-2021, 03:02 PM	#84
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Time to fix pass front fender. Previous owner replaced Original fender with a a 69-72 after he ran into his fence post. I picked up a 68 fender from a buddy. Cleaned it up and black primered it like stock. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-12-2021, 03:03 PM	#85
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Here is original fender. It came with truck. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-13-2021, 10:38 AM	#87
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Progress. What a difference a chrome rear bumper and older AZ license plate make. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-16-2021, 10:44 AM	#88
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Fender progress. Last pic it’s so cool to see the original paint on the leaf catcher that paint has been hidden from the sun. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-19-2021, 02:53 PM	#89
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Cleaned up the firewall. Last pic has the 515 mark on firewall. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-19-2021, 02:56 PM	#90
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Installed the rear trim on the bed that was missing. I found it in the truck after I bought it. I bought some new trim clips at a local paint shop. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-19-2021, 03:06 PM	#91
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Feels so good to have the correct year fender back on the truck!! I am DIGGING this truck!!!! Can’t wait to get it all washed,scrubbed and Buffed. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-19-2021, 07:16 PM	#92
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,748	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Looking good! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-19-2021, 08:06 PM	#93
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,393	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Look'n good in the Arizonie Neighborhood,...without the hood!!!



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06-19-2021, 11:34 PM	#94
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion great job on the fender!.... did ya drive all the way to space age for the clips?

06-20-2021, 08:25 AM	#95
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Excellent transformation! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

06-20-2021, 02:55 PM	#96
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 669	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Looking good 4 sure!!!!!

06-22-2021, 11:16 PM	#97
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 What an awesome bomber! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-24-2021, 04:51 PM	#98
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Gas Run! Means short test drive! Truck reins like a champ. Pertronix and coil next also oil change. Side bed trim installed and hood back on. Then I get to wash scrub wax and polish/buff Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-24-2021, 06:09 PM	#99
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion Love everything you’ve done to it! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-25-2021, 12:01 AM	#100
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion I agree! This thing is coming out sweet! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

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