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shawno72 · 04-02-2012, 08:05 PM

Looking really good man, that's gotta be hurting the wrist and hands by now.

CC69Rat · 04-02-2012, 08:10 PM

Much appreciated buddy .. ! Yes, I have had to take it in sections, just taking my time to do the best I can with it.

That Photoshop is closer to 22" I think ..

I'm working on another one with Polished Coys.

CC69Rat · 04-02-2012, 09:53 PM

Obvious Photoshop .. but looks pretty cool

**lolife99** · 04-02-2012, 10:04 PM

Most people say to get the chrome Coys, since the finish isn't that great on the polished version.
I still think it would look good with Torq Thrust II's or grey Coys.

CC69Rat · 04-03-2012, 08:44 AM

The more I wipe around on it, the more I'm thinking a polished wheel of some sort would fit the look of the truck .. but grey is still my personal favorite. Maybe Grey TT2's ?

m6z · 04-03-2012, 09:07 AM

grey Coys or a salt flat style wheel. Those two styles have been my personal favorites for these trucks. Grey TT2's would look good.

VA72C10 · 04-03-2012, 01:28 PM

After seeing this gem of a truck in person, I think a polished wheel will fit it best. The black paint is coming out very nicely. And the trim has enough of a sheen to fit a polished wheel but not chrome) I think the polished coys would be perfect as we discussed since I mentioned the finish isn't very bright compared to polished billet....so the polish of the rims would fit the polish of the trim and it would look like the wheels fit the overall look of the truck....

If you're going with the lighter woodgrain I don't think a gray color wheel will look as good and might clash with the sandalwood color on the interior. Not that you see a lot of the interior when looking at the truck....

One other option is the wheel gringoloco used on his truck...it has the annoying brand name into one of the spokes but he took care of that and you and your dad could too...then they could be painted any color tone you wanted......

But my humble opinion is a polished coy would be a reasonably priced wheel and really fit the look of the truck!

CC69Rat · 04-03-2012, 02:24 PM

Looking a little closer, the lighter woodgain is definately a sticker covering the normal woodgrain .. could it have saved the normal woodgrain from fading over the years?

the only place I don't see the normal woodgrain (darker underneath) is the tailgate band. Can you buy the replacement woodgrain for the tailgate band? .. I like the darker wood trim too and pulling the lighter off would really clean up the crusty / flaking off lighter trim. .. Just a thought. I think all the side trim is the darker (rosewood) color underneath. Will get pics later.

VA72C10 · 04-03-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Looking a little closer, the lighter woodgain is definately a sticker covering the normal woodgrain .. could it have saved the normal woodgrain from fading over the years?

the only place I don't see the normal woodgrain (darker underneath) is the tailgate band. Can you buy the replacement woodgrain for the tailgate band? .. I like the darker wood trim too and pulling the lighter off would really clean up the crusty / flaking off lighter trim. .. Just a thought. I think all the side trim is the darker (rosewood) color underneath. Will get pics later.

I have a woodgrain piece for the tailgate...but you have to take all the letters off to put it on then reattach them....doesn't seem worth it to me...

VA72C10 · 04-03-2012, 02:38 PM

Although I do like the lighter color woodgrain on your truck (and your dad does too

)....wonder if you could find some new material like that to use on the trim, band, and upper part of your door panels...

NoNeck · 04-03-2012, 03:32 PM

Yep, I like the lighter woodgrain in the trim. It's different, and that color on a black truck really pops. And, I agree with Jonathan on the polished (not chrome) Coys. Now that the shine is coming back on the trim, they would look great. After all, it is a Sierra Grande! It should be "chromed" out... even for a daily driver.

NoNeck

shawno72 · 04-03-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNeck

Yep, I like the lighter woodgrain in the trim. It's different, and that color on a black truck really pops. And, I agree with Jonathan on the polished (not chrome) Coys. Now that the shine is coming back on the trim, they would look great. After all, it is a Sierra Grande! It should be "chromed" out... even for a daily driver.

NoNeck

I agree, these fully decked out with the trim look even better against black paint

CC69Rat · 04-10-2012, 10:33 AM

Working on the color sanding still .. ugh. Taking forever. I did the initial cut on the hood last night with 1500. It is coming out, but just taking my time and keeping it as flat as possible. It has a lot of junk in the paint across the top sections so I have to rinse the paper about every 2-3 seconds it seems. But, it's definitely getting slick.

When I buffed the bedside I pulled the SG emblem off, so that has been cleaned and detailed. I just need to get some weatherstrip adhesive and put it back on. I replaced the chrome trim around both taillights, it looks a lot better.

Dad is working on my new inner bed fenders today. They are super nice GM I got from Krazy Ray. Will post pics asap. They are in Primer / 220 stage right now. Pics coming soon ..

**67cheby** · 04-10-2012, 01:03 PM

impatiently waiting !! LOL

**superflysteiny** · 04-10-2012, 11:45 PM

Sure would look good with those billet specialties I have for sale. Very cool truck
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ryanmctee · 04-14-2012, 12:25 PM

After reading through your thread, I'm going to force myself to be patient with my color sanding. Can't believe how good your finished product is coming out. I'm a believer in the sanding buffing waxing approach. Great inspiration, and great project. Keep up the great work!

Ryan

CC69Rat · 04-15-2012, 09:32 PM

Spent a majority of the weekend finishing up buffing my old GMC. Thought I'd post some pics...

I'm pretty happy how it turned out. There are still some spots that might need some attention but, overall it looks a whole lot better.

CC69Rat · 04-15-2012, 09:34 PM

More (as the day went on ..

)

VA72C10 · 04-15-2012, 09:35 PM

Man, you posted again too quickly for my original joke to work

Looks great! Definitely polished rims

CC69Rat · 04-15-2012, 09:36 PM

Last ones ..

CC69Rat · 04-15-2012, 09:39 PM

I'll get it put back together in the next few days. Hood latch is off (so I could get the hood letters off) .. emblems, door handle, lock, etc. just stuff I took off so I could get a real clean buff without having to work around it.

**lolife99** · 04-15-2012, 09:43 PM

Simply beautiful.

NoNeck · 04-15-2012, 09:47 PM

Dang... that turned out great! I can't believe the difference. It looks like a new paint job (or better).

POP

VA72C10 · 04-15-2012, 09:48 PM

Looks AWESOME!!! Definitely worth all the hard work!

CC69Rat · 04-15-2012, 09:50 PM

Thanks guys, .. The paint is old, it's still got nicks in it here and there and stuff I just couldn't get out without adding some 'patina' ..

But from 10ft away it will look like it has been painted recently.. Much better than old oxidized orange peel.

I think my finger prints are gone.

From the way it looks right now, It will be dropped and I'll have my wheels around mid May. I'm piecing the wood bed together now. I have located some white oak, and FREE bed strips for it. ..

I haven't forgotten about my 68 btw. More to come there too.

04-02-2012, 08:05 PM	#176
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Looking really good man, that's gotta be hurting the wrist and hands by now. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-02-2012, 08:10 PM	#177
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Much appreciated buddy .. ! Yes, I have had to take it in sections, just taking my time to do the best I can with it. That Photoshop is closer to 22" I think .. I'm working on another one with Polished Coys. __________________ 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)

04-02-2012, 09:53 PM	#178
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Obvious Photoshop .. but looks pretty cool Attached Images __________________ 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)

04-02-2012, 10:04 PM	#179
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Most people say to get the chrome Coys, since the finish isn't that great on the polished version. I still think it would look good with Torq Thrust II's or grey Coys. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-03-2012, 08:44 AM	#180
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop The more I wipe around on it, the more I'm thinking a polished wheel of some sort would fit the look of the truck .. but grey is still my personal favorite. Maybe Grey TT2's ? __________________ 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)

04-03-2012, 09:07 AM	#181
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop grey Coys or a salt flat style wheel. Those two styles have been my personal favorites for these trucks. Grey TT2's would look good. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

04-03-2012, 01:28 PM	#182
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop After seeing this gem of a truck in person, I think a polished wheel will fit it best. The black paint is coming out very nicely. And the trim has enough of a sheen to fit a polished wheel but not chrome) I think the polished coys would be perfect as we discussed since I mentioned the finish isn't very bright compared to polished billet....so the polish of the rims would fit the polish of the trim and it would look like the wheels fit the overall look of the truck.... If you're going with the lighter woodgrain I don't think a gray color wheel will look as good and might clash with the sandalwood color on the interior. Not that you see a lot of the interior when looking at the truck.... One other option is the wheel gringoloco used on his truck...it has the annoying brand name into one of the spokes but he took care of that and you and your dad could too...then they could be painted any color tone you wanted...... But my humble opinion is a polished coy would be a reasonably priced wheel and really fit the look of the truck! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-03-2012, 02:24 PM	#183
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Looking a little closer, the lighter woodgain is definately a sticker covering the normal woodgrain .. could it have saved the normal woodgrain from fading over the years? the only place I don't see the normal woodgrain (darker underneath) is the tailgate band. Can you buy the replacement woodgrain for the tailgate band? .. I like the darker wood trim too and pulling the lighter off would really clean up the crusty / flaking off lighter trim. .. Just a thought. I think all the side trim is the darker (rosewood) color underneath. Will get pics later. __________________ 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)

04-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#185
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Although I do like the lighter color woodgrain on your truck (and your dad does too )....wonder if you could find some new material like that to use on the trim, band, and upper part of your door panels... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-03-2012, 03:32 PM	#186
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Yep, I like the lighter woodgrain in the trim. It's different, and that color on a black truck really pops. And, I agree with Jonathan on the polished (not chrome) Coys. Now that the shine is coming back on the trim, they would look great. After all, it is a Sierra Grande! It should be "chromed" out... even for a daily driver. NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

04-10-2012, 10:33 AM	#188
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Working on the color sanding still .. ugh. Taking forever. I did the initial cut on the hood last night with 1500. It is coming out, but just taking my time and keeping it as flat as possible. It has a lot of junk in the paint across the top sections so I have to rinse the paper about every 2-3 seconds it seems. But, it's definitely getting slick. When I buffed the bedside I pulled the SG emblem off, so that has been cleaned and detailed. I just need to get some weatherstrip adhesive and put it back on. I replaced the chrome trim around both taillights, it looks a lot better. Dad is working on my new inner bed fenders today. They are super nice GM I got from Krazy Ray. Will post pics asap. They are in Primer / 220 stage right now. Pics coming soon .. __________________ 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)

04-10-2012, 01:03 PM	#189
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop impatiently waiting !! LOL __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-10-2012, 11:45 PM	#190
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Sure would look good with those billet specialties I have for sale. Very cool truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

04-14-2012, 12:25 PM	#191
ryanmctee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gardnerville Nevada Posts: 270	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop After reading through your thread, I'm going to force myself to be patient with my color sanding. Can't believe how good your finished product is coming out. I'm a believer in the sanding buffing waxing approach. Great inspiration, and great project. Keep up the great work! Ryan __________________ Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512620

04-15-2012, 09:32 PM	#192
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Spent a majority of the weekend finishing up buffing my old GMC. Thought I'd post some pics... I'm pretty happy how it turned out. There are still some spots that might need some attention but, overall it looks a whole lot better. Attached Images __________________ 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)



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04-15-2012, 09:34 PM	#193
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop More (as the day went on .. ) Attached Images __________________ 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)

04-15-2012, 09:35 PM	#194
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Man, you posted again too quickly for my original joke to work Looks great! Definitely polished rims __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-15-2012, 09:36 PM	#195
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Last ones .. Attached Images __________________ 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)

04-15-2012, 09:39 PM	#196
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I'll get it put back together in the next few days. Hood latch is off (so I could get the hood letters off) .. emblems, door handle, lock, etc. just stuff I took off so I could get a real clean buff without having to work around it. __________________ 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)

04-15-2012, 09:43 PM	#197
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Simply beautiful. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-15-2012, 09:47 PM	#198
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Dang... that turned out great! I can't believe the difference. It looks like a new paint job (or better). POP __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

04-15-2012, 09:48 PM	#199
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Looks AWESOME!!! Definitely worth all the hard work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-15-2012, 09:50 PM	#200
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Thanks guys, .. The paint is old, it's still got nicks in it here and there and stuff I just couldn't get out without adding some 'patina' .. But from 10ft away it will look like it has been painted recently.. Much better than old oxidized orange peel. I think my finger prints are gone. From the way it looks right now, It will be dropped and I'll have my wheels around mid May. I'm piecing the wood bed together now. I have located some white oak, and FREE bed strips for it. .. I haven't forgotten about my 68 btw. More to come there too. __________________ 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)

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