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65StreetCruiser · 01-06-2019, 07:58 PM

I like it, think that it would look good in the truck. I have always liked the hi-po car big block look.

smbrouss70 · 01-06-2019, 08:10 PM

It looks good like it is, but you know I like the black and orange more. I will say that if you go with it like it is, you better powdercoat that intake an aluminum color because it won't stay pretty very long in the elements. I would seal up those billet valve covers too.

Where does the A/C compressor mount?

**GSFMECH** · 01-07-2019, 04:21 AM

I think you hit the nail on the head Chris, I think It's perfect the way it is, I love the orange.

**rustytruck50** · 01-07-2019, 10:50 AM

Tough decision...I think either way you go is going to look great....I really like the pics a few posts back!!

knomadd · 01-07-2019, 11:32 AM

That's a tough one. I did mine all orange and black and I like it, but I see the muscle car look in the current color scheme you have and it looks nice too. I do agree that you'll need to do something with the aluminum pieces though. You'll be polishing like crazy if you don't. And that intake won't look good for long if it's left bare.

C10_ustacould · 01-10-2019, 09:07 AM

I like this direction, I'd paint the intake orange and the air cleaner lid black too.

mcbassin · 01-15-2019, 03:50 PM

Either way Chris, These setups are way sexier than 99% of the LS motors out there in our trucks. Including my own. I dig it either way.

SCOTI · 01-15-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Either way Chris, These setups are way sexier than 99% of the LS motors out there in our trucks. Including my own. I dig it either way.

I have absolutely no problem w/a 'de-cluttered' OE-LS look or a cleaned-up & engineered appearance on the LS platform. That being said, the truck style engine cover is the only one I care for as others appear 'gimmicky' when used in swaps.

Orange67 · 01-15-2019, 05:08 PM

I agree with your Muncie/Hurst/grey spoke idea for the hi-po look. Tough decision, because they both look awesome. You could do like some guys do with wheels, keep both around and switch them out when you get bored with the current look. Keep it up man, you are doing great.

slowcpe · 01-15-2019, 05:25 PM

I'm starting to really like this look. I've been considering something like your first pic on my '67 but more of a cast/brushed finish for the breather and valve covers.

I also saw on IG where someone painted the engine with script valve covers a fawn color which would match my interior. I thought that might look cool.

**rustytruck50** · 02-16-2019, 09:31 PM

Looks great Chris...may need to borrow/steal the seat cover design...if not a couple more things....like the old saying goes "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"

smbrouss70 · 02-16-2019, 10:45 PM

Everything looks fantastic! It's showing all the effort that you put into it. Unfortunately, now I'm going to have to modify my valve covers.

gringoloco · 02-17-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Looks great Chris...may need to borrow/steal the seat cover design...if not a couple more things....like the old saying goes "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"

I have no copyrights, yet

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Everything looks fantastic! It's showing all the effort that you put into it. Unfortunately, now I'm going to have to modify my valve covers.

We seem to keep doing this to each other. If it helps you feel any better, every time I see your Blazer I think I need new wheels...

**3757chevy** · 02-17-2019, 12:05 AM

I like the door panel plan , can't wait to see it done. Seat looks good . Oh ya, the firewall looks great.

gringoloco · 02-18-2019, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I like the door panel plan , can't wait to see it done. Seat looks good . Oh ya, the firewall looks great.

Thanks a lot. Really looking forward to getting the upholstery installed

Feels good to be finally bolting some things on again. The truck now has 3 pedals! The CapatainFab hydraulic clutch master works nicely, but took a bit more trimming than I had planned for. Still managed not to destroy the freshly painted firewall, so that’s a bonus...

timmytimm3 · 02-18-2019, 03:13 PM

Love it!

Save the manuals

gringoloco · 02-18-2019, 03:42 PM

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Love it!

Save the manuals

Thanks, and I agree 100%. I just read a Car and Driver article about the new GT500, and the moment I read “manual transmission not available”, I flipped the page to the next article. Not that I would buy one, but I don’t even wanna read about a paddle shifter

gringoloco · 02-18-2019, 03:45 PM

Finished up the rough body work on the valvecovers, then laid a coat of self-etching primer. That will get a scuff, then filler primer, then some

engine orange. I’m really liking the way these are turning out

TA_C10 · 02-18-2019, 04:47 PM

Super clean, very nice.

65StreetCruiser · 02-18-2019, 08:57 PM

Wow, everything that you've done recently looks great, Chris!
Love what you did with the valve covers and the firewall turned out super nice!

gringoloco · 02-18-2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

Super clean, very nice.

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Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Wow, everything that you've done recently looks great, Chris!
Love what you did with the valve covers and the firewall turned out super nice!

Thanks a lot, guys! It was a bunch of work for something super subtle, but I am fully STOKED with how these are turning out:

First shot is post-sanded filler primer, prior to final prime, then sexy orange top coat

**Kronald_70GMC** · 02-18-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks a lot, guys! It was a bunch of work for something super subtle, but I am fully STOKED with how these are turning out:

First shot is post-sanded filler primer, prior to final prime, then sexy orange top coat

That is super cool!

gringoloco · 02-18-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

That is super cool!

Thanks, bud. I’m liking them. I slapped them on the engine and I like ‘em even more:

smbrouss70 · 02-19-2019, 02:50 AM

I'm lovin' it! So what is going to grace the top of those valve covers? Script or CID decals?

gringoloco · 02-19-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I'm lovin' it! So what is going to grace the top of those valve covers? Script or CID decals?

Keeping ‘em clean. I’ve even thought about painting the wilwood master cylinder cover to hide the logo...

01-06-2019, 07:58 PM	#1
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I like it, think that it would look good in the truck. I have always liked the hi-po car big block look. __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-06-2019, 08:10 PM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 It looks good like it is, but you know I like the black and orange more. I will say that if you go with it like it is, you better powdercoat that intake an aluminum color because it won't stay pretty very long in the elements. I would seal up those billet valve covers too. Where does the A/C compressor mount? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

01-07-2019, 04:21 AM	#3
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I think you hit the nail on the head Chris, I think It's perfect the way it is, I love the orange. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-07-2019, 10:50 AM	#4
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Tough decision...I think either way you go is going to look great....I really like the pics a few posts back!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

01-07-2019, 11:32 AM	#5
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 That's a tough one. I did mine all orange and black and I like it, but I see the muscle car look in the current color scheme you have and it looks nice too. I do agree that you'll need to do something with the aluminum pieces though. You'll be polishing like crazy if you don't. And that intake won't look good for long if it's left bare. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

01-10-2019, 09:07 AM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I like this direction, I'd paint the intake orange and the air cleaner lid black too. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-15-2019, 03:50 PM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Either way Chris, These setups are way sexier than 99% of the LS motors out there in our trucks. Including my own. I dig it either way. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-15-2019, 05:08 PM	#9
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I agree with your Muncie/Hurst/grey spoke idea for the hi-po look. Tough decision, because they both look awesome. You could do like some guys do with wheels, keep both around and switch them out when you get bored with the current look. Keep it up man, you are doing great. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

01-15-2019, 05:25 PM	#10
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I'm starting to really like this look. I've been considering something like your first pic on my '67 but more of a cast/brushed finish for the breather and valve covers. I also saw on IG where someone painted the engine with script valve covers a fawn color which would match my interior. I thought that might look cool. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-16-2019, 09:31 PM	#11
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks great Chris...may need to borrow/steal the seat cover design...if not a couple more things....like the old saying goes "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

02-16-2019, 10:45 PM	#12
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Everything looks fantastic! It's showing all the effort that you put into it. Unfortunately, now I'm going to have to modify my valve covers. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-17-2019, 12:05 AM	#14
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,032	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I like the door panel plan , can't wait to see it done. Seat looks good . Oh ya, the firewall looks great. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

02-18-2019, 03:13 PM	#16
timmytimm3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 265	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Love it! Save the manuals __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=742865 66 SWB, C4 Dropmember timmytimm3 on IG "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you?" -Dad

02-18-2019, 03:45 PM	#18
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Finished up the rough body work on the valvecovers, then laid a coat of self-etching primer. That will get a scuff, then filler primer, then some engine orange. I’m really liking the way these are turning out Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-18-2019, 04:47 PM	#19
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Super clean, very nice. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".



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02-18-2019, 08:57 PM	#20
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Wow, everything that you've done recently looks great, Chris! Love what you did with the valve covers and the firewall turned out super nice! __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-19-2019, 02:50 AM	#24
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I'm lovin' it! So what is going to grace the top of those valve covers? Script or CID decals? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

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