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SRVBLUES64 · 11-13-2010, 10:51 PM

Im doing a patina faux paint job that I saw on trucks, and I ended up mixing my owne color and boy what a color it is. It has to be one the worst colors ever. the problem is I used it. and god its ugly, so more sanding for me yeah

fryer1979 · 11-13-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SRVBLUES64

Im doing a patina faux paint job that I saw on trucks, and I ended up mixing my owne color and boy what a color it is. It has to be one the worst colors ever. the problem is I used it. and god its ugly, so more sanding for me yeah

Any pics? Worst color ever almost requires pics...

protrash64 · 11-14-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fryer1979

any pics? Worst color ever almost requires pics...:d

x2.....

*lakeroadster* · 11-14-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fryer1979

any pics? Worst color ever almost requires pics...:d

x3.........

SRVBLUES64 · 11-14-2010, 09:01 PM

well thats a great way to look at it it is protect from the winter, but my eyes still need protection, ITS UGLY Im hhoping maybe to get the right color on soon come on spring

markeb01 · 11-09-2010, 11:44 AM

Slid underneath and cleaned & waxed the chrome rear end cover for the last time this season.

Joey Newell · 11-09-2010, 01:00 PM

pressure washed the engine compartment getting ready to paint. Have to wait about 2 weeks to get my 292 back from being rebuilt. cant wait too put the new intake and 2 barrel carb with headers and exhaust cut outs! they look so good in the packaging but going to look even better on the truck.

slapthefunkyfour · 11-09-2010, 01:06 PM

Not today, but last night.

I started the new engine for the first time.

Indian113 · 11-09-2010, 03:00 PM

I took it to the car wash so I could put it away for the winter,I HATE WINTER

63redsled · 11-09-2010, 06:28 PM

took it for a little cruise around town last night, and drove it to school today!!!

Turkey · 11-09-2010, 08:49 PM

Rust removal.....I bumped into it with a load of laundry and a bunch of rust fell out of the front fenders

*lakeroadster* · 11-11-2010, 06:45 PM

The weather took a turn for the worse... hard to believe I was sandblasting out in the yard a week ago!

In any event I created wiring diagrams today for matching up the new gauges and signals into the stock '65 wiring harness.

markeb01 · 11-11-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

The weather took a turn for the worse... hard to believe I was sandblasting out in the yard a week ago!

In any event I created wiring diagrams today for matching up the new gauges and signals into the stock '65 wiring harness.

Nice work. Having the diagrams is not only helpful in initial assembly, but years later when something needs troubleshooting.

gimmy 64 · 11-11-2010, 08:42 PM

it must be rough for you guys to have to put your truck away for the winter. mine sits in the driveway 365. and i drive it in the winter.

markeb01 · 11-11-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

it must be rough for you guys to have to put your truck away for the winter. mine sits in the driveway 365. and i drive it in the winter.

This is truly the one thing I miss about California. Where I grew up in the bay area, winters could be very harsh - it would actually rain sometimes and the temperature could drop into the 40's!

65Gregg · 11-12-2010, 07:33 PM

Does driving the snot out of it count as "doing" something? If so I did a lot yesterday and today, I drove it to work. approx 100 miles round trip.

63redsled · 11-13-2010, 06:42 PM

My girlfriend and i showed it and won!

knuckledragger · 11-13-2010, 06:59 PM

Pulled the engine and trans,welded the mounts up,detailed and reinstalled the engine and trans.Cleaned and painted the new rear diff.Had tires mounted on my 5 lug wheels.Oh, and replaced the fuel pump.

sandnuriz · 11-13-2010, 07:10 PM

Polished the Exhaust and bumpers and changed the rear diff oil & took it out for a drive with the wife

skysoldier173rd · 11-13-2010, 08:09 PM

Welded in the new bottom patch panel on the driver's side front fender and installed new rocker on same side. Also, cleaned the drip rails on the cab and painted them with POR 15. Also treated the floor under the rockers with same. Was shocked to see my truck actually has a little rust (under the old rockers). Hadn't noticed it before but this body is SO MUCH BETTER than any other classic I have ever worked on, I can't complain. My last one was a 55 belair, did new floors, rockers, trunk and on and on. Never again, I'm keeping this one. It should outlast me, so yes, I'm in a good place with this little Short Step Side GMC. It ain't never leavin. Put a 350/700r4 and this thing cruises great. Now just working on the cosmetic part. It's been a long haul, but worth it.

markeb01 · 11-13-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 63redsled

My girlfriend and i showed it and won!

Congrats! Good for you, that had to be fun.

63redsled · 11-14-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Congrats! Good for you, that had to be fun.

it sure was! thanks!

SCOTI · 11-21-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Been workin' on drawing a solid model of my truck rear suspension. The model fully articulates so I can see the axle movement side to side due to the track bar. I'll be adding trailing arms, shocks, springs, etc. to the model and more of the frame. This is what I do when I am not in the shop or out and about. Kinda of fun.

Dig the wheel detail!

Rich 5150 69 · 11-21-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Been workin' on drawing a solid model of my truck rear suspension. The model fully articulates so I can see the axle movement side to side due to the track bar. I'll be adding trailing arms, shocks, springs, etc. to the model and more of the frame. This is what I do when I am not in the shop or out and about. Kinda of fun.

John I had slid under mine today to have a look, my track ar sits perfectly horizontal with the frame withthe ride height I`m at right now, I will drop the front one more inch, then I`m done.[IMG]

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Cops053 · 11-14-2010, 05:12 PM

Today last sunny day for a few so took advantage and just went on a ride to no-where just a big circle. Then parked it back in the shop and cleaned it up.

11-13-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Im doing a patina faux paint job that I saw on trucks, and I ended up mixing my owne color and boy what a color it is. It has to be one the worst colors ever. the problem is I used it. and god its ugly, so more sanding for me yeah

11-14-2010, 09:01 PM	#5
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? well thats a great way to look at it it is protect from the winter, but my eyes still need protection, ITS UGLY Im hhoping maybe to get the right color on soon come on spring

11-09-2010, 11:44 AM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Slid underneath and cleaned & waxed the chrome rear end cover for the last time this season.

11-09-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
Joey Newell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today? pressure washed the engine compartment getting ready to paint. Have to wait about 2 weeks to get my 292 back from being rebuilt. cant wait too put the new intake and 2 barrel carb with headers and exhaust cut outs! they look so good in the packaging but going to look even better on the truck.

11-09-2010, 01:06 PM	#8
slapthefunkyfour Super Newb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 142	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not today, but last night. I started the new engine for the first time.

11-09-2010, 03:00 PM	#9
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I took it to the car wash so I could put it away for the winter,I HATE WINTER

11-09-2010, 06:28 PM	#10
63redsled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tishomingo, Oklahoma Posts: 66	Re: What did you do to your truck today? took it for a little cruise around town last night, and drove it to school today!!!

11-09-2010, 08:49 PM	#11
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Rust removal.....I bumped into it with a load of laundry and a bunch of rust fell out of the front fenders

11-11-2010, 06:45 PM	#12
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? The weather took a turn for the worse... hard to believe I was sandblasting out in the yard a week ago! In any event I created wiring diagrams today for matching up the new gauges and signals into the stock '65 wiring harness. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 11-11-2010 at 07:21 PM.

11-11-2010, 08:42 PM	#14
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: What did you do to your truck today? it must be rough for you guys to have to put your truck away for the winter. mine sits in the driveway 365. and i drive it in the winter.

11-12-2010, 07:33 PM	#16
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Does driving the snot out of it count as "doing" something? If so I did a lot yesterday and today, I drove it to work. approx 100 miles round trip. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

11-13-2010, 06:42 PM	#17
63redsled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tishomingo, Oklahoma Posts: 66	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My girlfriend and i showed it and won!

11-13-2010, 06:59 PM	#18
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the engine and trans,welded the mounts up,detailed and reinstalled the engine and trans.Cleaned and painted the new rear diff.Had tires mounted on my 5 lug wheels.Oh, and replaced the fuel pump. __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step

11-13-2010, 07:10 PM	#19
sandnuriz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bakersfield,Ca. Posts: 340	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Polished the Exhaust and bumpers and changed the rear diff oil & took it out for a drive with the wife __________________ 57 Chevy shortbed,327,Muncie 4 speed,12 Bolt rear end(current project) It's your ride build it the way you want !!!!!!!!!!

11-13-2010, 08:09 PM	#20
skysoldier173rd Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: jackson, michigan Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Welded in the new bottom patch panel on the driver's side front fender and installed new rocker on same side. Also, cleaned the drip rails on the cab and painted them with POR 15. Also treated the floor under the rockers with same. Was shocked to see my truck actually has a little rust (under the old rockers). Hadn't noticed it before but this body is SO MUCH BETTER than any other classic I have ever worked on, I can't complain. My last one was a 55 belair, did new floors, rockers, trunk and on and on. Never again, I'm keeping this one. It should outlast me, so yes, I'm in a good place with this little Short Step Side GMC. It ain't never leavin. Put a 350/700r4 and this thing cruises great. Now just working on the cosmetic part. It's been a long haul, but worth it. Last edited by skysoldier173rd; 11-13-2010 at 08:10 PM.



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