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Braunschweiger · 08-11-2022, 02:52 PM

Oh crap with the Covid, take it easy and get well soon.

SkinnyG · 08-13-2022, 09:59 PM

Teaser 1

SkinnyG · 08-14-2022, 07:32 PM

Teaser 2

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-15-2022, 10:37 PM

Oh snap, you're killing me with the suspense

SkinnyG · 08-15-2022, 10:43 PM

Teaser 3

**60short** · 08-16-2022, 12:43 AM

I like the sneak peeks!

really glad to see the white and flat black in the grill area as well - too many people leave it out...

awesome to see the progress you are making

Paul Y · 08-16-2022, 02:31 AM

Well Skinny, that is definitely YELLOW!

Get well.

P.

SkinnyG · 08-16-2022, 08:42 PM

It's not yellow.

Thanks. Covid2 for me, was just a couple days of chest pain and that was about it. MrsSkinny and SkinnyKid2 were down for six days, SkinnyKid1 got off easy.

Truck is out of the booth, bed et al are in the now shortened booth. Was hoping for primer today, but I seem to try to pack two days of work into one day, and not winning.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-17-2022, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Well Skinny, that is definitely YELLOW!...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

It's not yellow...

Better get used to it.

SkinnyG · 08-19-2022, 12:28 AM

Sprayed Raptor on the skid strips

And the inner fender I didn't do, because reasons. And the bed side inner fenders.

And Teaser 4

While I'm using a supplied air system, I am finding even a bit of the fumes are bothering me more and more. I have Asthma, and I think I'm reaching my limits with paint. If I do painting again, it will likely be outside only, not an impromptu booth such as this.

joesscamaro · 08-19-2022, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the updates and pics! Look forward to seeing it out of your booth and get the full view of the fresh paint. This has been a fun build to keep up with!

SkinnyG · 08-21-2022, 01:08 AM

Well, the spray booth is down and gone.

I ran the leaf-blower through the shop a couple times to get rid of all the dust. Probably brightened the shop 50% just by getting the dust off the lights.

Once I get the bed on the truck, I'll post a pic. I'm not motivated to do a whole lot, though. My goal was to get it all painted by the end of the summer. I did that. But I hurt everywhere, and I need a break for my mind before I start the next school year.

Soon, though, soon.

SkinnyG · 08-21-2022, 09:34 PM

And finally!

Now we begin putting it all back together.

collins10672 · 08-21-2022, 10:07 PM

absolutely beautiful!!!!!you would never know it was the same truck you started out with.i know you have many many long hard hours in it.hats off to you.

**60short** · 08-21-2022, 10:31 PM

wow! that looks and sits right!!

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-21-2022, 11:17 PM

Oh heck yes, that's spectacular. All that sanding led to a great finish

Braunschweiger · 08-22-2022, 02:30 AM

Oh he turned out pretty, fantastic colour.

Hammered 77 · 08-22-2022, 05:00 AM

Wow!!

jmarkha1 · 08-22-2022, 05:26 AM

the orange and white looks great - love the tailgate logo...

**SOON2BLAZE** · 08-22-2022, 11:03 AM

Looks spectacular! Congratulations on meeting your paint goal.

realvc · 08-22-2022, 12:38 PM

Really great truck you're building. Thanks for this thread for all of us to enjoy and be inspired by.

C10matt · 08-22-2022, 03:31 PM

That turned out really nice.

jkeating1 · 08-23-2022, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

That logo reminds me of design features that were only on Canadian cars, like Acadian or Frontenac. They were kinda like US cars, but different.

SkinnyG · 08-24-2022, 12:46 AM

Windshield ordered locally for $400 - cheaper than online, and no extra shipping.

I have a rear bumper coming and a few other pieces, the last on my list of parts to get.

Beyond that, I'm still trying to just relax and refresh for the school year. Hahahahaha. Yeah.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-24-2022, 05:06 AM

Love it.

08-11-2022, 02:52 PM	#1001
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 814	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Oh crap with the Covid, take it easy and get well soon. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

08-13-2022, 09:59 PM	#1002
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Teaser 1 __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-14-2022, 07:32 PM	#1003
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Teaser 2 __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-15-2022, 10:37 PM	#1004
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Oh snap, you're killing me with the suspense __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-15-2022, 10:43 PM	#1005
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Teaser 3 __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-16-2022, 12:43 AM	#1006
60short Revitalizing a 6T C10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 223	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache I like the sneak peeks! really glad to see the white and flat black in the grill area as well - too many people leave it out... awesome to see the progress you are making __________________ 1960 C-10 Apache- "Rusty the Redneck Reject" 1/2 Ton short bed step side. 350 crate motor, 3 speed manual (floor shifted) MKII - Buddy Buckets and Glass Packs 20+ year long term project in process Lots of Rust, more memories... Build Thread

08-16-2022, 02:31 AM	#1007
Paul Y Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 950	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Well Skinny, that is definitely YELLOW! Get well. P. __________________ Woody's Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=658621 If it goes wrong, I blame the Internet...

08-16-2022, 08:42 PM	#1008
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache It's not yellow. Thanks. Covid2 for me, was just a couple days of chest pain and that was about it. MrsSkinny and SkinnyKid2 were down for six days, SkinnyKid1 got off easy. Truck is out of the booth, bed et al are in the now shortened booth. Was hoping for primer today, but I seem to try to pack two days of work into one day, and not winning. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-19-2022, 12:28 AM	#1010
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Sprayed Raptor on the skid strips And the inner fender I didn't do, because reasons. And the bed side inner fenders. And Teaser 4 While I'm using a supplied air system, I am finding even a bit of the fumes are bothering me more and more. I have Asthma, and I think I'm reaching my limits with paint. If I do painting again, it will likely be outside only, not an impromptu booth such as this. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate Last edited by SkinnyG; 08-19-2022 at 12:38 AM.

08-19-2022, 02:36 PM	#1011
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Thanks for the updates and pics! Look forward to seeing it out of your booth and get the full view of the fresh paint. This has been a fun build to keep up with!

08-21-2022, 01:08 AM	#1012
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Well, the spray booth is down and gone. I ran the leaf-blower through the shop a couple times to get rid of all the dust. Probably brightened the shop 50% just by getting the dust off the lights. Once I get the bed on the truck, I'll post a pic. I'm not motivated to do a whole lot, though. My goal was to get it all painted by the end of the summer. I did that. But I hurt everywhere, and I need a break for my mind before I start the next school year. Soon, though, soon. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate Last edited by SkinnyG; 08-21-2022 at 01:17 AM.

08-21-2022, 09:34 PM	#1013
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache And finally! Now we begin putting it all back together. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-21-2022, 10:07 PM	#1014
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache absolutely beautiful!!!!!you would never know it was the same truck you started out with.i know you have many many long hard hours in it.hats off to you.

08-21-2022, 10:31 PM	#1015
60short Revitalizing a 6T C10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 223	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache wow! that looks and sits right!! __________________ 1960 C-10 Apache- "Rusty the Redneck Reject" 1/2 Ton short bed step side. 350 crate motor, 3 speed manual (floor shifted) MKII - Buddy Buckets and Glass Packs 20+ year long term project in process Lots of Rust, more memories... Build Thread

08-21-2022, 11:17 PM	#1016
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Oh heck yes, that's spectacular. All that sanding led to a great finish __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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08-22-2022, 02:30 AM	#1017
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 814	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Oh he turned out pretty, fantastic colour. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

08-22-2022, 05:00 AM	#1018
Hammered 77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pendleton, Indiana Posts: 235	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Wow!!

08-22-2022, 05:26 AM	#1019
jmarkha1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wiltshire / UK Posts: 110	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache the orange and white looks great - love the tailgate logo... __________________ 1965 c10 project - how does all this stuff go back together...

08-22-2022, 11:03 AM	#1020
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Looks spectacular! Congratulations on meeting your paint goal.

08-22-2022, 12:38 PM	#1021
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Really great truck you're building. Thanks for this thread for all of us to enjoy and be inspired by. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

08-22-2022, 03:31 PM	#1022
C10matt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 129	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache That turned out really nice.

08-24-2022, 12:46 AM	#1024
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,270	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Windshield ordered locally for $400 - cheaper than online, and no extra shipping. I have a rear bumper coming and a few other pieces, the last on my list of parts to get. Beyond that, I'm still trying to just relax and refresh for the school year. Hahahahaha. Yeah. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-24-2022, 05:06 AM	#1025
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Love it. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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