The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-14-2021, 12:48 PM   #1101
MDPotter
Senior Member
 
MDPotter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Western Colorado
Posts: 1,165
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Let's see some finished photos when you're done!
__________________
1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632
1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047
1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184
1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20
1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped
2008 Silverado Duramax
MDPotter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2021, 08:12 PM   #1102
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Been pretty busy with truck. Lot's to update on.

Paint isn't perfect, but it will do for now, it's a daily driver sooo. It's all down hill from here.

Right after I finished painting, just pushed it outside.



__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2021, 08:15 PM   #1103
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Started to put everything back on.

The letters on hood turned out real nice. I don't like the new push on style cheap nuts they send with them so I need to figure something else out for those.

Disregard all the dirty finger prints








__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2021, 12:31 AM   #1104
Kronald_70GMC
Senior Member
 
Kronald_70GMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan
Posts: 964
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Looking awesome! Very nice truck you have there.
__________________
Kyle

1970 GMC "Project Splice"

2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver)

IG: kyle_ronald
Kronald_70GMC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2021, 06:37 PM   #1105
MDPotter
Senior Member
 
MDPotter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Western Colorado
Posts: 1,165
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Came out great! Looks very uniform and of course a unique color.
__________________
1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632
1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047
1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184
1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20
1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped
2008 Silverado Duramax
MDPotter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2021, 12:33 AM   #1106
cornerstone
Registered User
 
cornerstone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Azle,Texas
Posts: 2,248
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Your panel gaps and body lines look spot on man. Potter's right, you laid the paint down nice and uniform... all the prep work paid off big! Ya know, most guys can say they did all the mechanical work on their project and a few can say they did everything except paint and interior, but not many can say they did it all. Well done on a nicely appointed full resto-mod from start to finish!

Looking forward to more pics after you get all the shiny bits back on.
__________________
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.
cornerstone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2021, 01:24 PM   #1107
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Thanks guys. I can assure you the pics are a little deceiving. If I was going for show quality I would have done things a little different. But it does me just fine for a driver.

More updates:

Picked up a drill buffing wheel kit from amazon. Worked out really good. Started going to town on the trim and got everything installed. Side by Side before and after shows how they came out. Also got another LED relay for under dash fuse panel. Flashers work now Drilled and tapped my steering column lower plate for the Dakota Digital gauge switch and OBDII port for LS. And last I got my extension tube finally for washer bottle so I was able to get that completed. I'm using OE style washer pump under dash. It works as designed, but it kinda sucks for a driver, probably end up installing an aftermarket pump out in the engine bay. It takes too long to pump fluid out, which means your wipers are running dry for a while on dirty glass....






Side by side:









__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2021, 01:52 PM   #1108
SkidmoreGarage
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 335
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

That trim is cleaning up nicely, it is going to look great. What polishing compound did you use?
SkidmoreGarage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 01:05 PM   #1109
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Quote:
Originally Posted by SkidmoreGarage View Post
That trim is cleaning up nicely, it is going to look great. What polishing compound did you use?
Thanks, I used Blue Magic compound. But I will say that I started out with red scotch brite, didn't work good enough needed more so I ended up going 400 sand, 600 sand, 800, 1000. Then I used these polishing wheels. It was a chore.


https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-30...53699836&psc=1

__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 01:08 PM   #1110
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Trim finished and on the truck. I ended up buying new grill surround trim to save time, but that stuff is like malleable clay almost it's so soft. Just putting in the clips I dented it, with just my hands forcing some of the tedious clips in there. So one day I will finish the original trim because it's much better quality. This will do for now though.






__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 01:12 PM   #1111
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Ended up mounting my heater flow valve too. Been scratching paint as I drive around

Made a template, marked and drilled holes, took off the wheel and installed the screws with anti-seize(got it all over the wheel well as you can see).











__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 01:16 PM   #1112
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Zip ties around the A/C hoses on vintage air unit. Kinda hard to get to all of them but I can tell this should hold them in place for long time. Getting close to putting the glove box in. Want to install a LED light somehow and the USB and AUX cables as well. Still need to figure that out. Be cool it somebody made a panel to house that stuff but I guess they are all different so....







__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 01:34 PM   #1113
SkidmoreGarage
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 335
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Good to know about the trim. Thanks for the reply.

You might want to consider swapping those Philips head screws on the heater valve for something a little friendlier to corrosion, seeing as they live in the wheel well. Philips tend to hold the dirt and moisture in the engagement points of the driver. A bolt or Allen cap screw would probably do the trick.

Also, it just occurred to me that this is stage 1 (and you have done so much), do you already know what stage 2 will be?
SkidmoreGarage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 02:00 PM   #1114
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

LOL, stage 1....... I should have that changed. Stage 1 was supposed to be little sheet metal work and LS swap, throw it back together and drive for a while. Then fix things/upgrade as I go. When I found out the floors and rockers were rotted out and just covered up with new pieces I ended up tearing down to the frame. And it was a full on build. But. I still tried to keep cost down because I wanted it as my DD, nothing show quality just drive it. So suspension was rebuilt with stock components and several others items got rebuilt or replaced stock style. Upgrades made sense along the way though, vintage air, disc brakes up front, DD gauges, sway bars, wire harness, redesigned entire PDU and ground system.

After our house is built I would like to redo interior, and maybe go LS3 for around 500hp at crank. I've got new Detroit locker to install still. I will redo engine harness inside the truck this time. And I will repaint again too. The paint isn't perfect. Oh, the suspension could use some upgrades too. All this would be stage 2 and 3 and 4 and.......
__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 02:09 PM   #1115
SkidmoreGarage
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 335
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Haha. I think the marketing departments have really burdened us with the concept that modifying a car can be done in "stages". As though, like a stage, they have a clear start and finish, and then they can be built upon at a later time. Anyone who has ever done the work themselves learns pretty quickly that is BS! And anyone who does it for a living rolls their eyes when they hear "stage".

I will now declare, for the benefit of all, that you have completed stage 1 and 2. The certificate will be mailed to you by the international automotive project car committee, upon your submittal of $50 for the processing fee.
SkidmoreGarage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 03:25 PM   #1116
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Quote:
Originally Posted by SkidmoreGarage View Post
I will now declare, for the benefit of all, that you have completed stage 1 and 2. The certificate will be mailed to you by the international automotive project car committee, upon your submittal of $50 for the processing fee.
__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-02-2021, 09:28 AM   #1117
MDPotter
Senior Member
 
MDPotter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Western Colorado
Posts: 1,165
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

The front end came out great! I know what you mean about the trim - I damaged mine just sliding the clips in the channel.

As skidmore said, you've definitely completed stages 1 and 2 and probably part of 3. I too have things I'd like to do to my truck someday - engine rebuild, Holley Terminator, 5-lug conversion/wheels & tires/regear/trutrac, convert to rear coilovers, rewire the headlights, redo the hood, reclear the whole truck. But building a house is still higher on the priority list.

Have you considered tinting your windows? I think it would look good on your truck and help with the Texas heat.
__________________
1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632
1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047
1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184
1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20
1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped
2008 Silverado Duramax
MDPotter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2021, 08:56 AM   #1118
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Quote:
Originally Posted by MDPotter View Post
Have you considered tinting your windows? I think it would look good on your truck and help with the Texas heat.
I took the side windows and wings when they were still apart and have them tinted. They got that tint that blocks UV and heat. When I'm driving in 105° and the sun is on one of those sides you don't feel any heat it's amazing. So I'm taking it back soon to have the back window done as well as the windshield. Windshield will get clear tint. Sides are 40% I think.
__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2021, 10:41 AM   #1119
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

A/C filled. Nice and cold. Few other pics. You can see how the crappy hood hinges don't like to stay down, when I get a chance I will be replacing those. They are brand new, but OE style.












__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2021, 10:44 AM   #1120
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Before and After shot




__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2021, 10:52 AM   #1121
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Another before and after.






__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2021, 10:52 AM   #1122
rodstored-72
chevy truck fan
 
rodstored-72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298
Posts: 2,003
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

lookin' very nice....
rodstored-72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2021, 11:40 AM   #1123
MDPotter
Senior Member
 
MDPotter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Western Colorado
Posts: 1,165
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

I bet you're happy to have A/C! That bed looks extremely long in those pictures.

I just ordered new OE style hood hinges, are you telling me there's a chance they're no better than the old worn out hinges straight out of the box?
__________________
1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632
1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047
1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184
1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20
1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped
2008 Silverado Duramax
MDPotter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2021, 07:36 PM   #1124
TA_C10
Registered User
 
TA_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,353
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Quote:
Originally Posted by rodstored-72 View Post
lookin' very nice....
Thanks

Quote:
Originally Posted by MDPotter View Post
I bet you're happy to have A/C! That bed looks extremely long in those pictures.

I just ordered new OE style hood hinges, are you telling me there's a chance they're no better than the old worn out hinges straight out of the box?
I will say this. The action of them is new so they spring up and down real nice and easy compared to the old original worn out ones. But 2 things I don't like about them.

1. When you shut the hood, I have go push down the back of the hood because they pop up a little due to their action. so each side go push them down to match the cowl level. This could be an adjustment thing. If I lower the back of the hinges down it might help so they go lower, but i'm afraid if i do that it won't line up right in the front of hood....

2. While driving around, they pop back up on me, back of hood, so after a while of driving i have to push them back down again.

It's not terrible, but different hinges would alleviate this. And of course, these things are flimsy where billet or something else are stronger.

__________________
TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444

"It's only money".
TA_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2021, 11:15 AM   #1125
1971Stepside
Almost Satisfied
 
1971Stepside's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 2,932
Re: TA_C10: Stage 1

Quote:
I will say this. The action of them is new so they spring up and down real nice and easy compared to the old original worn out ones. But 2 things I don't like about them.

1. When you shut the hood, I have go push down the back of the hood because they pop up a little due to their action. so each side go push them down to match the cowl level. This could be an adjustment thing. If I lower the back of the hinges down it might help so they go lower, but i'm afraid if i do that it won't line up right in the front of hood....

2. While driving around, they pop back up on me, back of hood, so after a while of driving i have to push them back down again.

It's not terrible, but different hinges would alleviate this. And of course, these things are flimsy where billet or something else are stronger.
I had the same experience with the ones I purchased. I ended up going with the CVF hinges because I couldn't adjust out the "pop up" in the back of the hood.
__________________
1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021.

"I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."
1971Stepside is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:30 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com