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Bhelton · 02-16-2014, 09:09 PM

Wheels polished up very nice!!

Rusbuilt · 02-16-2014, 09:43 PM

Trim!!

jlsanborn · 02-16-2014, 10:26 PM

Man I've been without internet for a couple days. Truck is looking awesome!! I bet that tape was a beotch, but you got it off and they shined up nice!!!! The trim is soooo killer! Jealous!!

**zicc1835** · 02-16-2014, 11:15 PM

hey Keith u made up my mind the trim is killer ...lookin good

knomadd · 02-16-2014, 11:24 PM

I vote trim too. I prefer that trim to none, or even the 69-72 trim. MAN!!!! I wish I would have bought a '68! Maybe in the future (shhhh...... don't tell my wife I said that)

jeh · 02-17-2014, 12:14 AM

Wheels look good, so I guess your not going to send them down to me!!!! The satin black idea would be cool, I saw a 71/72 on eBay a while back that was satin black with a satin clear coat on. That's what my buddy cleared my valve covers and air cleaner with a satin clear coat. I'm thinking of doing my original metal door panels also.

72BlckButy · 02-17-2014, 05:24 PM

Looking good Keith. Definitely run the trim.

When you polished your billet wheels did you use mothers and a microfiber towel? Powerball? Or anything else?

CC69Rat · 02-17-2014, 07:04 PM

Mothers Billet (says Billet on the can) polish and a microfiber towel works really well .. it got the tape residue off, no problem. The power cone is a very nice tool for the nooks and crannys.

. If you have a drill that will hold up.. definitely consider a power cone.

Bennett68C10 · 02-17-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Wheels polished up very nice!!

Thanks, there not to shabby

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Trim!!

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Man I've been without internet for a couple days. Truck is looking awesome!! I bet that tape was a beotch, but you got it off and they shined up nice!!!! The trim is soooo killer! Jealous!!

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

hey Keith u made up my mind the trim is killer ...lookin good

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I vote trim too. I prefer that trim to none, or even the 69-72 trim. MAN!!!! I wish I would have bought a '68! Maybe in the future (shhhh...... don't tell my wife I said that)

Thanks guys, this truck is definitely getting trim on it, I really loved it when I taped it on there and that was with my old beat up stuff.

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Originally Posted by jeh

Wheels look good, so I guess your not going to send them down to me!!!! The satin black idea would be cool, I saw a 71/72 on eBay a while back that was satin black with a satin clear coat on. That's what my buddy cleared my valve covers and air cleaner with a satin clear coat. I'm thinking of doing my original metal door panels also.

Yeah they cleaned up nicely I think I'll keep them

Yeah satin black does look great but I'll probably end up going with shiny paint so I can buff out my imperfections cause I know I'll definitely have them.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Looking good Keith. Definitely run the trim.

When you polished your billet wheels did you use mothers and a microfiber towel? Powerball? Or anything else?

Thanks Nate, I bought a kit from Mequiars that included the powercone with there metal polish. I strapped the powercone in my drill and started polishing, I used a terrycloth towel to wipe them clean. I think the Mothers polish is a little better but I'll use the Meguiars until its gone and then switch over.

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Mothers Billet (says Billet on the can) polish and a microfiber towel works really well .. it got the tape residue off, no problem. The power cone is a very nice tool for the nooks and crannys.

. If you have a drill that will hold up.. definitely consider a power cone.

Yeah the powercone worked great on my wheels, I was able to polish down into my spokes. It also saved my fingers from all the hand rubbing

808_67C10 · 02-17-2014, 09:53 PM

Holy crap, the body lines and gaps are amazing. I would go nuts even attempting what u did to get them that smooth. You make me want to find trim for my truck... It makes the wheels pop with the black!

mcbassin · 02-17-2014, 10:15 PM

Digging the gas tank and of course these trucks demand the trim. I like a slick side stepper but the fleets need trim IMHO. Wheels cleaned right

slowcpe · 02-17-2014, 10:54 PM

Even though you've already decided....another vote for the trim. The only real reason I don't like my step side is trim was not an option.

Wheels look great as well.

Bennett68C10 · 02-17-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Holy crap, the body lines and gaps are amazing. I would go nuts even attempting what u did to get them that smooth. You make me want to find trim for my truck... It makes the wheels pop with the black!

Thanks, they are a pain to get right, thankfully my father has the no quit attitude when it comes to getting them right.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Digging the gas tank and of course these trucks demand the trim. I like a slick side stepper but the fleets need trim IMHO. Wheels cleaned right

Thanks Mike, have to make up a spacer to put under the tank so the it sits level with the notch. I have the tank drilled out so it's almost ready to mount permanently. I just bought some new side trim and tailgate trim from board member Rocketking, now all I need is the front hood/fender trim.

Bennett68C10 · 02-17-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Even though you've already decided....another vote for the trim. The only real reason I don't like my step side is trim was not an option.

Wheels look great as well.

Thanks once I put it on there I knew it just looked right.

mikeleeshields · 02-18-2014, 08:07 AM

Keith it is looking awesome. I just saw the trim and it does compliment the wheels perfectly. I can't wait to see it when you get the new bedsides.

Bennett68C10 · 02-18-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Keith it is looking awesome. I just saw the trim and it does compliment the wheels perfectly. I can't wait to see it when you get the new bedsides.

Thanks Mike, I'm going to be ordering my bed this week so hopefully it will be on in a couple of weeks.

mikeleeshields · 02-18-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks Mike, I'm going to be ordering my bed this week so hopefully it will be on in a couple of weeks.

Let me know how that goes. If it goes well i may have to make a trip to KY and pick me up a couple bed sides also. Its only about a 4 or 5 hour drive for me.

Bennett68C10 · 02-22-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Let me know how that goes. If it goes well i may have to make a trip to KY and pick me up a couple bed sides also. Its only about a 4 or 5 hour drive for me.

I ended up ordering my bed from GMCPauls this week. They stock the custom bedsides too and I bought some other parts from them that I needed for the truck. I also ordered front & rear bumpers and rear bumper brackets. They had more of the parts in stock and had a little better shipping then SOKY did. My only problem is nobody has a tailgate in stock so now I have to keep looking for one

I'm going to try to find a nice rust free original before I order a aftermarket.

Bennett68C10 · 02-22-2014, 12:19 AM

Also, today I received my new Mar K side trim along with new tailgate trim from board member RocketKing. The new trim looks amazing, very high quality reproduction.

mcbassin · 02-22-2014, 12:24 AM

Sounds like you will have your bed pretty soon. Bummer on the tailgate. Good luck finding a nice one. I gave up and straightened mine. I would love to find a nice takeoff.
I the trim! Congrats

ajgriffin · 02-22-2014, 12:24 AM

Not original, but supposedly the quality in these are supposed to be excellent and the metal very thick. http://www.autometaldirect.com/body-...43_80_155.html

Rusbuilt · 02-22-2014, 08:14 AM

Nice trim!!!

Bennett68C10 · 02-22-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like you will have your bed pretty soon. Bummer on the tailgate. Good luck finding a nice one. I gave up and straightened mine. I would love to find a nice takeoff.
I the trim! Congrats

I should have my bed by next week. I'm not optimistic about finding a nice original tailgate cause I just don't have that kind of luck. I almost had a really nice original off the parts board earlier in the week but I was a day late on it

like I said no luck. It aggravates me that I will have to order the tailgate and pay more shipping when it would have been part of the freight shipping I just paid.

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Originally Posted by ajgriffin

Not original, but supposedly the quality in these are supposed to be excellent and the metal very thick. http://www.autometaldirect.com/body-...43_80_155.html

Thanks for the link, I already looked at AMD and saw they had them in stock. If I can't find an original then I will probably just order this one, just hate to pay for freight shipping again.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Nice trim!!!

Thanks Rus, once I figured out I wanted trim I jumped all over RocketKings for sale thread.

afmedic01 · 02-22-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

This morning I decided to tape a piece of my original trim on the front fender to see how it looked. All I can say is I loved it and this truck is definitely getting trim now. I think it goes with the wheels really nicely too. Even my wife who was against the trim thought it looked good. What do you guys think.

I'm a little late, looks awesome with the trip. Cant wait to see it all put together now that its arrived.

Bhelton · 02-22-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Also, today I received my new Mar K side trim along with new tailgate trim from board member RocketKing. The new trim looks amazing, very high quality reproduction.

Very nice! Can't wait to see this on with some color!!

02-16-2014, 09:09 PM	#1751
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Wheels polished up very nice!!

02-16-2014, 09:43 PM	#1752
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Trim!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

02-16-2014, 10:26 PM	#1753
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Man I've been without internet for a couple days. Truck is looking awesome!! I bet that tape was a beotch, but you got it off and they shined up nice!!!! The trim is soooo killer! Jealous!! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

02-16-2014, 11:15 PM	#1754
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,296	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB hey Keith u made up my mind the trim is killer ...lookin good __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

02-16-2014, 11:24 PM	#1755
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I vote trim too. I prefer that trim to none, or even the 69-72 trim. MAN!!!! I wish I would have bought a '68! Maybe in the future (shhhh...... don't tell my wife I said that) __________________ -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)

02-17-2014, 12:14 AM	#1756
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Wheels look good, so I guess your not going to send them down to me!!!! The satin black idea would be cool, I saw a 71/72 on eBay a while back that was satin black with a satin clear coat on. That's what my buddy cleared my valve covers and air cleaner with a satin clear coat. I'm thinking of doing my original metal door panels also. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-17-2014, 05:24 PM	#1757
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good Keith. Definitely run the trim. When you polished your billet wheels did you use mothers and a microfiber towel? Powerball? Or anything else? __________________ -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)

02-17-2014, 07:04 PM	#1758
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Mothers Billet (says Billet on the can) polish and a microfiber towel works really well .. it got the tape residue off, no problem. The power cone is a very nice tool for the nooks and crannys. . If you have a drill that will hold up.. definitely consider a power cone. __________________ 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)

02-17-2014, 09:53 PM	#1760
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Holy crap, the body lines and gaps are amazing. I would go nuts even attempting what u did to get them that smooth. You make me want to find trim for my truck... It makes the wheels pop with the black! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

02-17-2014, 10:15 PM	#1761
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Digging the gas tank and of course these trucks demand the trim. I like a slick side stepper but the fleets need trim IMHO. Wheels cleaned right __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-17-2014, 10:54 PM	#1762
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Even though you've already decided....another vote for the trim. The only real reason I don't like my step side is trim was not an option. Wheels look great as well. __________________ 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

02-18-2014, 08:07 AM	#1765
mikeleeshields Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Camden, Ohio Posts: 594	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith it is looking awesome. I just saw the trim and it does compliment the wheels perfectly. I can't wait to see it when you get the new bedsides. __________________ 1970 SWB Got My PB Suspension It's On Now- 1970 SWB - Porterbuilt to the Extreme Mike

02-22-2014, 12:19 AM	#1769
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Also, today I received my new Mar K side trim along with new tailgate trim from board member RocketKing. The new trim looks amazing, very high quality reproduction. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-22-2014, 12:24 AM	#1770
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Sounds like you will have your bed pretty soon. Bummer on the tailgate. Good luck finding a nice one. I gave up and straightened mine. I would love to find a nice takeoff. I the trim! Congrats __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-22-2014, 12:24 AM	#1771
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 585	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Not original, but supposedly the quality in these are supposed to be excellent and the metal very thick. http://www.autometaldirect.com/body-...43_80_155.html __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together



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02-22-2014, 08:14 AM	#1772
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice trim!!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

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