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**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 09:48 AM

Got my gate back yesterday .. a friend of mine sprayed it for us in his booth. If you recall the grey crappy stuff in the bed and on my tailgate before this is night and day. I just want to lick it.

This is right out of the gun. .. I know it needs some lovin.

**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 09:53 AM

Sorry .. here it is. The original, perfectly painted with crappy, mysterious silver bedliner stuff.

Rusbuilt · 10-19-2012, 09:53 AM

Very nice sir! The gate that is! lol

**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 09:55 AM

I can't wait to haul a load of crusher run in it.

Umm .. NO.

shawno72 · 10-19-2012, 11:09 AM

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I can't wait to haul a load of crusher run in it.

Umm .. NO.

What like this??

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**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 11:15 AM

My wife's gonna kill me. I bought this thing for a driver, to make Home Depot runs and stuff.

**nlped** · 10-19-2012, 11:31 AM

LOL...Yes she is!!! Can I have the truck when she does?

**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 11:47 AM

By the way, all the crappiness in the bed has been scrapped. The front panel, inner fenders, bed floor, and all supports are gone. We just kept the bed sides and tailgate. The rest will all be original West coast GM stuff, painted like you see on the tailgate and the new bedwood. .. Polished, Stainless strips I bought from Losh, polished bolts etc.. It should turn out pretty cool. I can't wait to get it back together.

**nlped** · 10-19-2012, 11:52 AM

It is going to be sweet

Graham57a · 10-19-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

My wife's gonna kill me. I bought this thing for a driver, to make Home Depot runs and stuff.

They might sell pillows at home depot, you could haul them in that bed. Just cut the tags off first

VA72C10 · 10-19-2012, 01:48 PM

Tailgate looks great!

So....when are you going to buy a home depot truck?

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**67cheby** · 10-19-2012, 01:58 PM

gate looks amazing !

Low Elco · 10-19-2012, 03:09 PM

Sure glad you bought a beater DD, you know, just to bomb around in. The best laid plans.... Truck looks cool, it'll come out great!

Bennett68C10 · 10-19-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

My wife's gonna kill me. I bought this thing for a driver, to make Home Depot runs and stuff.

Tailgate looks great, your bed will be to nice to make home depot runs, now you need to get another truck

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**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 03:15 PM

The guy that final prepped and sprayed my gate for me is going to paint my stepper too. I have the cab really close to sealer and the front clip is all really solid. I need to run the 400 block around it two or three more passes and line it all up and I'm going to take it to him.

I'm thinking black with a white top and white grille section for it now. I love a black truck. The white would be 2001 Z06 Speedway white.

Just sayin, .. he is good. I have known him for a long time.

shawno72 · 10-19-2012, 03:28 PM

Gate looks amazing!!

bossmanivy · 10-19-2012, 03:41 PM

Just buy a 2nd bed. devise a quick release system, then you can swap beds for the Home Depot runs!!!

**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 04:33 PM

I'm thinking about a 69 Camaro type flip down tag bracket and a hidden hitch .. just incase I need to haul a trailer or something. I have a JD Z425 ZTR mower I may need to haul on occasion but that's about it ..

Or a car trailer to haul home my next 'Home Depot' truck?

LOL !

I have found the most awesome shop right below my house. I called the guy today. It is a 3 bay garage with a brand new wheel lift in it, there is an area in the back for a paint booth. It is completely wired and plumbed for an auto shop, including air lines, etc. It would be the perfect place to buy, work on, and flip these old trucks. It's on a 1 acre lot, with 4 lane frontage. I called the guy about it today.

It is a block building, office up front .. SWEET place. I'll post a picture as soon as I can. 24x80. I seriously doubt I'll get it but I am considering it. I absolutely HATE my job, and I just don't know how much longer I can hang on. I love to paint and do body work, .. I could take on nothing but older stuff, cleaning and detailing with my Pop and just general flipping of these trucks as well as Camaros, etc. My Dad could sell ice to an Eskimo. It is possible .. but unlikely. Still, I'm pretty stoked about it. I would sell both my trucks to get into something like this. (just a new start)

big_al_71 · 10-19-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

I'm thinking about a 69 Camaro type flip down tag bracket and a hidden hitch .. just incase I need to haul a trailer or something. I have a JD Z425 ZTR mower I may need to haul on occasion but that's about it ..

Or a car trailer to haul home my next 'Home Depot' truck?

LOL !

I have found the most awesome shop right below my house. I called the guy today. It is a 3 bay garage with a brand new wheel lift in it, there is an area in the back for a paint booth. It is completely wired and plumbed for an auto shop, including air lines, etc. It would be the perfect place to buy, work on, and flip these old trucks. It's on a 1 acre lot, with 4 lane frontage. I called the guy about it today.

It is a block building, office up front .. SWEET place. I'll post a picture as soon as I can. 24x80. I seriously doubt I'll get it but I am considering it. I absolutely HATE my job, and I just don't know how much longer I can hang on. I love to paint and do body work, .. I could take on nothing but older stuff, cleaning and detailing with my Pop and just general flipping of these trucks as well as Camaros, etc. My Dad could sell ice to an Eskimo. It is possible .. but unlikely. Still, I'm pretty stoked about it. I would sell both my trucks to get into something like this. (just a new start)

That sounds like a great idea. There are very few people that are legit nowdays so if you could run a good business and develop a great reputation I am sure that you could make a ton of $$$$. Good luck Chad!!!

**lolife99** · 10-19-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

I would sell both my trucks to get into something like this. (just a new start)

Let me know when the GMC goes up for sale.
Love that truck!

Sounds like the perfect shop.

**CC69Rat** · 10-19-2012, 04:55 PM

Just a twinkle in my eye at this point .. BUT, .. you never know. I still have a little to do on the GMC to make it right, but it's getting there. This place has been up for sale for a while now. I talked to the guy today and he sounded pretty anxious to sell it.

For now, it would just be searching out Craigslist and places for good solid SWB trucks and making a little on each one. Enough to pay the bills.. Then I would take on outside stuff. Frame swaps, putting them back together as daily drivers ..

We'll see what happens.

bossmanivy · 10-19-2012, 04:56 PM

I might become a customer, or a floor sweeper, I'm great with a broom!! I'll send my resume!

**nlped** · 10-19-2012, 07:35 PM

That would be amazing!!! I'm jealous!!!
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**cericd** · 10-19-2012, 08:59 PM

Man! Everything is coming together nicely over there. Good luck on the shop. That would be awesome! I know what'cha mean about wanting a change of pace. I agree about there not being enough people taking pride in their craft out there. Do good work and people will beat a path to your door.

72BlckButy · 10-19-2012, 10:01 PM

Good luck on the shop... life is short.

Post some pictures of the shop when you get time.

10-19-2012, 09:48 AM	#976
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Got my gate back yesterday .. a friend of mine sprayed it for us in his booth. If you recall the grey crappy stuff in the bed and on my tailgate before this is night and day. I just want to lick it. This is right out of the gun. .. I know it needs some lovin. Attached Images __________________ 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)

10-19-2012, 09:53 AM	#977
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Sorry .. here it is. The original, perfectly painted with crappy, mysterious silver bedliner stuff. Attached Images __________________ 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)

10-19-2012, 09:53 AM	#978
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Very nice sir! The gate that is! lol __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-19-2012, 09:55 AM	#979
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I can't wait to haul a load of crusher run in it. Umm .. NO. __________________ 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)

10-19-2012, 11:15 AM	#981
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop My wife's gonna kill me. I bought this thing for a driver, to make Home Depot runs and stuff. __________________ 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)

10-19-2012, 11:31 AM	#982
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop LOL...Yes she is!!! Can I have the truck when she does? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-19-2012, 11:47 AM	#983
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop By the way, all the crappiness in the bed has been scrapped. The front panel, inner fenders, bed floor, and all supports are gone. We just kept the bed sides and tailgate. The rest will all be original West coast GM stuff, painted like you see on the tailgate and the new bedwood. .. Polished, Stainless strips I bought from Losh, polished bolts etc.. It should turn out pretty cool. I can't wait to get it back together. __________________ 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)

10-19-2012, 11:52 AM	#984
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop It is going to be sweet __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-19-2012, 01:48 PM	#986
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Tailgate looks great! So....when are you going to buy a home depot truck? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-19-2012, 01:58 PM	#987
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10-19-2012, 03:09 PM	#988
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Sure glad you bought a beater DD, you know, just to bomb around in. The best laid plans.... Truck looks cool, it'll come out great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-19-2012, 03:15 PM	#990
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop The guy that final prepped and sprayed my gate for me is going to paint my stepper too. I have the cab really close to sealer and the front clip is all really solid. I need to run the 400 block around it two or three more passes and line it all up and I'm going to take it to him. I'm thinking black with a white top and white grille section for it now. I love a black truck. The white would be 2001 Z06 Speedway white. Just sayin, .. he is good. I have known him for a long time. __________________ 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)

10-19-2012, 03:28 PM	#991
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Gate looks amazing!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-19-2012, 03:41 PM	#992
bossmanivy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 127	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Just buy a 2nd bed. devise a quick release system, then you can swap beds for the Home Depot runs!!! __________________ my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548037

10-19-2012, 04:33 PM	#993
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I'm thinking about a 69 Camaro type flip down tag bracket and a hidden hitch .. just incase I need to haul a trailer or something. I have a JD Z425 ZTR mower I may need to haul on occasion but that's about it .. Or a car trailer to haul home my next 'Home Depot' truck? LOL ! I have found the most awesome shop right below my house. I called the guy today. It is a 3 bay garage with a brand new wheel lift in it, there is an area in the back for a paint booth. It is completely wired and plumbed for an auto shop, including air lines, etc. It would be the perfect place to buy, work on, and flip these old trucks. It's on a 1 acre lot, with 4 lane frontage. I called the guy about it today. It is a block building, office up front .. SWEET place. I'll post a picture as soon as I can. 24x80. I seriously doubt I'll get it but I am considering it. I absolutely HATE my job, and I just don't know how much longer I can hang on. I love to paint and do body work, .. I could take on nothing but older stuff, cleaning and detailing with my Pop and just general flipping of these trucks as well as Camaros, etc. My Dad could sell ice to an Eskimo. It is possible .. but unlikely. Still, I'm pretty stoked about it. I would sell both my trucks to get into something like this. (just a new start) __________________ 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)



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10-19-2012, 04:55 PM	#996
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Just a twinkle in my eye at this point .. BUT, .. you never know. I still have a little to do on the GMC to make it right, but it's getting there. This place has been up for sale for a while now. I talked to the guy today and he sounded pretty anxious to sell it. For now, it would just be searching out Craigslist and places for good solid SWB trucks and making a little on each one. Enough to pay the bills.. Then I would take on outside stuff. Frame swaps, putting them back together as daily drivers .. We'll see what happens. __________________ 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)

10-19-2012, 04:56 PM	#997
bossmanivy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 127	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I might become a customer, or a floor sweeper, I'm great with a broom!! I'll send my resume! __________________ my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548037

10-19-2012, 07:35 PM	#998
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop That would be amazing!!! I'm jealous!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-19-2012, 08:59 PM	#999
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,132	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Man! Everything is coming together nicely over there. Good luck on the shop. That would be awesome! I know what'cha mean about wanting a change of pace. I agree about there not being enough people taking pride in their craft out there. Do good work and people will beat a path to your door.

10-19-2012, 10:01 PM	#1000
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Good luck on the shop... life is short. Post some pictures of the shop when you get time. __________________ -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)

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