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**truckfan** · 10-20-2009, 10:30 PM

how did you get the tailgate band shining like that? nice truck

Sweet72Cheyenne10 · 10-20-2009, 10:45 PM

well guys, my 72 caught on fire on my way to school about a month ago

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896646
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896723
So now i have my new toy, Sally, a 1978 K10 SWB, 4" liftw/33x12.5x15's, 350+TH400+NP205
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907100
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907107
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907113
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907117

and i got no idea how to actually make the pictures show

spaseghost · 10-20-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Your mirrors aren't much better.

nostalgia my friend, im going era correct. would they be better if they werent peeling?

JWall · 10-21-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

how did you get the tailgate band shining like that? nice truck

He polished out all the factory trim. All the trim on the truck is the original brushed finished trim that he polished out to look more chrome than stainless.

**truckfan** · 10-21-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

He polished out all the factory trim. All the trim on the truck is the original brushed finished trim that he polished out to look more chrome than stainless.

how did he polish it? there have been a lot of folks on here speculate as to how to shine aluminum trim. i assume he used a wheel, but could you please tell me what compound? it would be much appreciated. thanks

*BGRAFX* · 10-21-2009, 08:28 AM

Where did he get those mirrors?
That is an awesome Truck!

JWall · 10-21-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

how did he polish it? there have been a lot of folks on here speculate as to how to shine aluminum trim. i assume he used a wheel, but could you please tell me what compound? it would be much appreciated. thanks

He used a jewelers compound that came with a polishing wheel and some aluminum wheel polish with a wheel.

JWall · 10-21-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Where did he get those mirrors?
That is an awesome Truck!

He got those off a van in a salvage yard.

LiveAnimals · 10-21-2009, 09:57 AM

JWall your dads truck is awsome

watahyahknow · 10-21-2009, 11:56 AM

it does look well thought out it not too flashy , as chip foose likes to say : it looks like it came from the factory that way

von guido · 10-21-2009, 02:50 PM

finally got around to lowering the rear of my truck a bit more. I originally had a 8 leaf pack and took 4 leafs out and put drop shackles. drove it like that for 2 years and a few weeks ago i put a 8 leaf pack back in took out the drop shackles for stockers. made my own flip kit and this is how it looks now

northern 85 · 10-21-2009, 06:26 PM

Nice job,it sits and looks very nice!

watahyahknow · 10-21-2009, 08:12 PM

the ride mustve harshnd up now though 8 leaf where one ton springs i believe

LiveAnimals · 10-21-2009, 08:42 PM

Looks great Von

Driveway Dreams · 10-21-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Becker67

Heres a couple pics of my sqaure bodies
My blue 78 and my black 87

Kevin: The trucks look good. But, I think you need to update you signature. I think you are missing about 10 trucks or so, huh?

STOCKISH · 10-22-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by von guido

finally got around to lowering the rear of my truck a bit more. I originally had a 8 leaf pack and took 4 leafs out and put drop shackles. drove it like that for 2 years and a few weeks ago i put a 8 leaf pack back in took out the drop shackles for stockers. made my own flip kit and this is how it looks now

I love that color. Very nice truck indeed.

JohnC · 10-22-2009, 08:21 AM

JWall thanks for posting the pics of your dad's truck. That is one sharp truck, and the original owner to boot. Nice!!!

Von Guido that's a nice looking truck too.

joe1982 · 10-22-2009, 09:11 AM

finally back from iraq, here are some new quick pics that i took.

3r!c84 · 10-22-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

finally back from iraq, here are some new quick pics that i took.

welcome back man,glad you made it back
and whats up with the boat tie downs on the bed

STOCKISH · 10-22-2009, 02:14 PM

First off, thank you for your service, glad you are back safely. Very nice looking truck you have there. Any other pics?

JohnC · 10-22-2009, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the service!!!

Truck looks great man. The cowl hood looks good on there.

3r!c84 · 10-22-2009, 06:19 PM

friends truck,he got tboned,..........hes ok

JohnC · 10-22-2009, 06:22 PM

Holy Cow!!!

watahyahknow · 10-22-2009, 06:32 PM

ohw man its bad enough the truck got hit but couldnt he just hit the bed or further back ..... no he hit both the cab and the bed

Sweet72Cheyenne10 · 10-22-2009, 07:16 PM

here's my new 78 K10 SWB, 4" lift, 33x12.50x15, 350, th400, super awesome.
the last picture is one of the engine compartment of my 72 that caught on fire last month

10-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#2101
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds how did you get the tailgate band shining like that? nice truck __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

10-20-2009, 10:45 PM	#2102
Sweet72Cheyenne10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 19	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds well guys, my 72 caught on fire on my way to school about a month ago http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896646 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896723 So now i have my new toy, Sally, a 1978 K10 SWB, 4" liftw/33x12.5x15's, 350+TH400+NP205 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907100 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907107 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907113 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907117 and i got no idea how to actually make the pictures show __________________ I'm the cooler, younger version of your father. "Sally"1978 Chevy K-10 SWB/4" lift/yellow(bought her with the insurance money from charlotte) "Charlotte"1972 Chevy Cheyenne 10 LOST TO ELECTRICAL FIRE:"""""""""(((((((( "Pauline"1956 Ford F100/white primer(a tribute to my Pawpaw, Paul W. Ligon) "Purple Ice"1985 Toyota Hilux Xtracab 4x4/purple "Jill" 2004 KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke/orange Last edited by Sweet72Cheyenne10; 10-20-2009 at 10:50 PM.

10-21-2009, 08:28 AM	#2106
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Where did he get those mirrors? That is an awesome Truck!

10-21-2009, 09:57 AM	#2109
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds JWall your dads truck is awsome __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-21-2009, 11:56 AM	#2110
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds it does look well thought out it not too flashy , as chip foose likes to say : it looks like it came from the factory that way __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-21-2009, 02:50 PM	#2111
von guido Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: outside atlanta Posts: 156	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds finally got around to lowering the rear of my truck a bit more. I originally had a 8 leaf pack and took 4 leafs out and put drop shackles. drove it like that for 2 years and a few weeks ago i put a 8 leaf pack back in took out the drop shackles for stockers. made my own flip kit and this is how it looks now Attached Images

10-21-2009, 06:26 PM	#2112
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice job,it sits and looks very nice!

10-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#2113
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds the ride mustve harshnd up now though 8 leaf where one ton springs i believe __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-21-2009, 08:42 PM	#2114
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Looks great Von __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-22-2009, 08:21 AM	#2117
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds JWall thanks for posting the pics of your dad's truck. That is one sharp truck, and the original owner to boot. Nice!!! Von Guido that's a nice looking truck too.

10-22-2009, 09:11 AM	#2118
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds finally back from iraq, here are some new quick pics that i took. Attached Images __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

10-22-2009, 02:14 PM	#2120
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds First off, thank you for your service, glad you are back safely. Very nice looking truck you have there. Any other pics? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#2121
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thanks for the service!!! Truck looks great man. The cowl hood looks good on there.

10-22-2009, 06:19 PM	#2122
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds friends truck,he got tboned,..........hes ok Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-22-2009, 06:22 PM	#2123
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Holy Cow!!!



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10-22-2009, 06:32 PM	#2124
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds ohw man its bad enough the truck got hit but couldnt he just hit the bed or further back ..... no he hit both the cab and the bed __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-22-2009, 07:16 PM	#2125
Sweet72Cheyenne10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 19	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds here's my new 78 K10 SWB, 4" lift, 33x12.50x15, 350, th400, super awesome. the last picture is one of the engine compartment of my 72 that caught on fire last month Attached Images __________________ I'm the cooler, younger version of your father. "Sally"1978 Chevy K-10 SWB/4" lift/yellow(bought her with the insurance money from charlotte) "Charlotte"1972 Chevy Cheyenne 10 LOST TO ELECTRICAL FIRE:"""""""""(((((((( "Pauline"1956 Ford F100/white primer(a tribute to my Pawpaw, Paul W. Ligon) "Purple Ice"1985 Toyota Hilux Xtracab 4x4/purple "Jill" 2004 KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke/orange Last edited by Sweet72Cheyenne10; 10-22-2009 at 07:17 PM.

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