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Painter D · 12-10-2008, 08:25 PM

A little more progress. I finally picked up some new inner fenders, got them painted, and installed. Still no side windows though hopefully in another week or so I'll have some. Here's some more pics, enjoy.

danman987123 · 12-10-2008, 09:47 PM

did you bolt on those inner fenders with no mods to them at all, and they dont rub? if so, what size front tire you got? the stance is beautiful, just wondering if it rubs the original inner fender from the wheel being pretty tucked in

Painter D · 12-11-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danman987123

did you bolt on those inner fenders with no mods to them at all, and they dont rub? if so, what size front tire you got? the stance is beautiful, just wondering if it rubs the original inner fender from the wheel being pretty tucked in

No mods to the inner fenders at all, other than paint. They don't "rub" ,but when the truck is all the way down the top of the tire touches the bottom of the inner fender. My truck isn't the lowest thing out there, but then again I wasn't going for that. Simplicity and cleanliness is what I was ,and still am after

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*Retro68* · 12-11-2008, 10:15 PM

I have enjoyed watching your progress. Nice looking ride, definately something to be very proud of. Can't wait to see the final results

SCOTI · 12-11-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

No mods to the inner fenders at all, other than paint. They don't "rub" ,but when the truck is all the way down the top of the tire touches the bottom of the inner fender. My truck isn't the lowest thing out there, but then again I wasn't going for that. Simplicity and cleanliness is what I was ,and still am after

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Goal achieved.

kyull67 · 12-11-2008, 02:52 AM

sweet truck

Number98 · 12-11-2008, 10:31 AM

jasonhall · 12-11-2008, 11:42 PM

who makes the surf blue? ppg? dupont?

Painter D · 12-12-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonhall

who makes the surf blue? ppg? dupont?

Any major paint company should be able to make that color. PPG is what's on my truck though.

rustSpot · 12-12-2008, 12:51 AM

Super sweet truck!

**thelonerife** · 12-14-2008, 10:39 PM

super nice truck! Are you going to add vintage air?

Painter D · 12-15-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelonerife

super nice truck! Are you going to add vintage air?

Yes, I'm planning on adding vintage air. Sometime.

gdink1970KS · 12-15-2008, 10:24 PM

hey man just read the whole post I am a sucker for the blue...anyways where did I miss the details on smoothing the fire wall.... did i miss part of the thread?

Painter D · 12-15-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gdink1970KS

hey man just read the whole post I am a sucker for the blue...anyways where did I miss the details on smoothing the fire wall.... did i miss part of the thread?

No ,you didn't miss part of the thread. I had already shaved it before I started this thread. Sorry

ANTHONY67 · 12-15-2008, 11:42 PM

truck looks great love the color

Painter D · 12-16-2008, 08:38 PM

Here's the current project I've been working on for the past few days. I picked up a bench seat for next to nothing on the local Craigslist.(no it's not staying red) As soon as I got it home I started on getting it lowered down to where I wanted it. So I sectioned 2" out of the front ,and 2 1/4" out of the back of the seat brackets. It still has to be bodyworked and painted before it goes off to the upholstery shop , but here's where it's at so far. The material that I'm going to have the seat covered in is kind of edgey. I think people will look at it and either love it or hate it.

I finally got around to ordering new vent windows and side windows as well. Hoping to have them in a day or so. I'll post pics as soon as I get them installed.

I've also been inquiring into getting the rearend narrowed, guess I didn't realize how much that actually cost to have done. Maybe that will be the next big project I get around to. I've called a few different wheel companies to get prices on 20x12 BILLET rims as well ,maybe in Feb. or Mar. I can have the rearend done ,and get some new wheels. Enjoy the pics I'll post more when I get more done.

SCOTI · 12-16-2008, 08:45 PM

Did you find one closer to home or take that dreaded road-trip?

Painter D · 12-16-2008, 08:53 PM

Took the road trip to Carrolton. I guess it was worth the drive though it only cost me 30$ for the seat. Getting it recovered is where it's going to cost me

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SCOTI · 12-16-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Took the road trip to Carrolton. I guess it was worth the drive though it only cost me 30$ for the seat. Getting it recovered is where it's going to cost me

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Heck.... The way you were talking, I was thinking an hour or two on the road. Carrolton is right around the corner.

my67chevytruck · 12-17-2008, 11:08 AM

[QUOTE=69chevyshort;3031502] The material that I'm going to have the seat covered in is kind of edgey. I think people will look at it and either love it or hate it.

Alligator with ostrich inserts.......??????

I'm sure whatever you chose will look Good!

Painter D · 12-17-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigbore

Good looking ride, I don't know why you would change the rim's, it looks good as is......nice job!

I'm changing them because they aren't wide enough in the back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sddwtcb

is there a particular year that seat came out of with that lower style bracket??

my67chevytruck is correct, the seat came out of an 88-98 chevy truck.

Painter D · 12-17-2008, 07:56 PM

I forgot to mention that all my new glass and wing windows showed up today. Along with some new seatbelts ,and a few other small things.

Bigbore · 12-16-2008, 11:39 PM

Good looking ride, I don't know why you would change the rim's, it looks good as is......nice job!

12-17-2008, 09:12 AM

is there a particular year that seat came out of with that lower style bracket??

my67chevytruck · 12-17-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sddwtcb

is there a particular year that seat came out of with that lower style bracket??

IIRC the bench seats out of an 88 -98 have that bracket. he modified the bracket .

12-10-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue A little more progress. I finally picked up some new inner fenders, got them painted, and installed. Still no side windows though hopefully in another week or so I'll have some. Here's some more pics, enjoy. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

12-10-2008, 09:47 PM	#2
danman987123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: texas Posts: 127	Re: Surf Blue did you bolt on those inner fenders with no mods to them at all, and they dont rub? if so, what size front tire you got? the stance is beautiful, just wondering if it rubs the original inner fender from the wheel being pretty tucked in

12-11-2008, 10:15 PM	#4
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: Surf Blue I have enjoyed watching your progress. Nice looking ride, definately something to be very proud of. Can't wait to see the final results

12-11-2008, 02:52 AM	#6
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Surf Blue sweet truck __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

12-11-2008, 10:31 AM	#7
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12-11-2008, 11:42 PM	#8
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Surf Blue who makes the surf blue? ppg? dupont?

12-12-2008, 12:51 AM	#10
rustSpot NO REGRETS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 498	Re: Surf Blue Super sweet truck!

12-14-2008, 10:39 PM	#11
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Surf Blue super nice truck! Are you going to add vintage air? __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-15-2008, 10:24 PM	#13
gdink1970KS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hays Kansas Posts: 7	Re: Surf Blue hey man just read the whole post I am a sucker for the blue...anyways where did I miss the details on smoothing the fire wall.... did i miss part of the thread? __________________ 1970 Chevy X 2 2002 Chevy 1500HD 1990 Dodge Ram 50 (Gas Gitter)

12-15-2008, 11:42 PM	#15
ANTHONY67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FOREST MS Posts: 92	Re: Surf Blue truck looks great love the color

12-16-2008, 08:38 PM	#16
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue Here's the current project I've been working on for the past few days. I picked up a bench seat for next to nothing on the local Craigslist.(no it's not staying red) As soon as I got it home I started on getting it lowered down to where I wanted it. So I sectioned 2" out of the front ,and 2 1/4" out of the back of the seat brackets. It still has to be bodyworked and painted before it goes off to the upholstery shop , but here's where it's at so far. The material that I'm going to have the seat covered in is kind of edgey. I think people will look at it and either love it or hate it. I finally got around to ordering new vent windows and side windows as well. Hoping to have them in a day or so. I'll post pics as soon as I get them installed. I've also been inquiring into getting the rearend narrowed, guess I didn't realize how much that actually cost to have done. Maybe that will be the next big project I get around to. I've called a few different wheel companies to get prices on 20x12 BILLET rims as well ,maybe in Feb. or Mar. I can have the rearend done ,and get some new wheels. Enjoy the pics I'll post more when I get more done. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 12-16-2008 at 08:39 PM.

12-16-2008, 08:45 PM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,971	Re: Surf Blue Did you find one closer to home or take that dreaded road-trip? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-16-2008, 08:53 PM	#18
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue Took the road trip to Carrolton. I guess it was worth the drive though it only cost me 30$ for the seat. Getting it recovered is where it's going to cost me. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

12-17-2008, 11:08 AM	#20
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Surf Blue [QUOTE=69chevyshort;3031502] The material that I'm going to have the seat covered in is kind of edgey. I think people will look at it and either love it or hate it. Alligator with ostrich inserts.......?????? I'm sure whatever you chose will look Good! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 12-17-2008 at 11:09 AM.

12-17-2008, 07:56 PM	#22
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Surf Blue I forgot to mention that all my new glass and wing windows showed up today. Along with some new seatbelts ,and a few other small things. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5



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12-16-2008, 11:39 PM	#23
Bigbore just stuff and more stuff Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 26	Re: Surf Blue Good looking ride, I don't know why you would change the rim's, it looks good as is......nice job!

12-17-2008, 09:12 AM	#24
sddwtcb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Surf Blue is there a particular year that seat came out of with that lower style bracket??

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