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docrock · 11-05-2010, 03:58 PM

I have so busy with the 54 that I forgot to post pics of the 42. Just got the cab back on today. I need to paint all the interior metal panels but don't know what color it was from the factory. Any help would be Name: 027.jpg
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great

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-05-2010, 04:25 PM

Love it !!
I like that color, what is it?
What are your plans for it?

docrock · 11-05-2010, 04:58 PM

stock green color. I just had them match the paint. Definitely stock looking not sure about the running gear.

duallyjams · 11-06-2010, 08:01 PM

Yep looks like a build thread to me.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-07-2010, 11:51 AM

Interiors were all a sort of champagne goldish. I don't know the name but on mine I've debated just buying a modern car similar exterior color in Duplicolor spray. Problem is that even though that is stock I don't really like it much. Maybe a bit more silver-ish?

My running gear is 350/350 with Jag IFS & IRS. Are you gong with black running board & fenders like stock or the same green?
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docrock · 12-22-2010, 11:49 PM

i found a section of original paint on some cab metal and TCP matched it. It looks great. Fenders and running boards will be black. I have painted on side. I need a dash pick for location of all the different controls. choke throttle etc

67chevy1series · 12-23-2010, 02:39 AM

wow this is a nice little truck cant wait to see it put together

**special-K** · 12-23-2010, 11:10 AM

I can't wait to see how this turns out. See,you're not the only one...ha ha. That color has been a constant throughout the years.It's still available in the fleet program. They call it Woodland Green or just Dark Green. Jim Carter in Independence,MO knows all the early color info.Maybe it's even on his website.Try Googling him up.

tires2burn · 12-24-2010, 01:37 PM

Looks great. The color is perfect. Looks like your cab is real straight. Its going to be a fun ride when its done. Keep up the good work.

RANDY COX · 12-24-2010, 01:54 PM

Very nice miss my 41 1.5 ton it was Green with Black fenders my Son called it BIG GREEN,tried to find pixs I could post it.I know where there's a 41-46 3/4 ton is. debating to buy for my son he's 14 now,would be a good project for us both,I sold my 70 burb 4x4,my 90 burb 4x4,I just have the 48 Fleetline now.

docrock · 12-24-2010, 09:46 PM

here is the dash progress sorry about the poor pic quality Name: 42 dash.jpg
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67chevy1series · 12-24-2010, 09:57 PM

it is fine nice work!

RCbowtie69 · 12-27-2010, 11:24 AM

nice project

docrock · 03-24-2011, 03:21 PM

Thanks,
Not much work going on this project. Trying to find parts. Transmission is the big one. The motor is a 1959 235, and what would be cool is an automatic with a locar shifter. Not finding any way to adapt it other then making an adapter plate. I heard you can use a powerglide but those are real costly. If I stumble into an original 4 speed and pedal assembly Ill go for that as I would rather build all original. I know the motor is not original but the original was long gone and this one came with the truck. So might as well use it.

docrock · 11-27-2011, 07:00 PM

Have not been working on this lately. Been workin on other projects. I have a friend that maybe getting rid of a napco running gear. Might go that way with the truck. To many projects trying to sort out which way to go on each.

docrock · 01-04-2013, 10:44 PM

amazing how time flies. I have gotten the seat reupholstered and my glass is ordered should see it next week. I picked up a near perfect windshield frame on ebay last week and weather striping. picked up some handle droop springs. they helped a little but they still hang down.

docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow this is a nice little truck cant wait to see it put together

Thanks

docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I can't wait to see how this turns out. See,you're not the only one...ha ha. That color has been a constant throughout the years.It's still available in the fleet program. They call it Woodland Green or just Dark Green. Jim Carter in Independence,MO knows all the early color info.Maybe it's even on his website.Try Googling him up.

You were right they had all kinds of helpful info on the colors, Thanks

docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tires2burn

Looks great. The color is perfect. Looks like your cab is real straight. Its going to be a fun ride when its done. Keep up the good work.

Thanks, the body wasnt very straight and it took a long time to get it right. It amazes me how much time passes working on truck projects

docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Very nice miss my 41 1.5 ton it was Green with Black fenders my Son called it BIG GREEN,tried to find pixs I could post it.I know where there's a 41-46 3/4 ton is. debating to buy for my son he's 14 now,would be a good project for us both,I sold my 70 burb 4x4,my 90 burb 4x4,I just have the 48 Fleetline now.

thanks, having a project to work on with your kids is great. My son and I worked on his 67 ElCamino last year. It was lots of fun making him do all the greasey work

docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

it is fine nice work!

Thanks

docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

nice project

thanks

docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:52 PM

New seat pic
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docrock · 01-10-2013, 07:56 PM

This is a better shot. Trying out the iPhone updates
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docrock · 01-10-2013, 08:12 PM

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Ok I think I figured out how to do this now
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11-05-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	My 42 Project I have so busy with the 54 that I forgot to post pics of the 42. Just got the cab back on today. I need to paint all the interior metal panels but don't know what color it was from the factory. Any help would be great __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

11-05-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: My 42 Project Love it !! I like that color, what is it? What are your plans for it? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-05-2010, 04:58 PM	#3
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project stock green color. I just had them match the paint. Definitely stock looking not sure about the running gear. __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

11-06-2010, 08:01 PM	#4
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: My 42 Project Yep looks like a build thread to me. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-07-2010, 11:51 AM	#5
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: My 42 Project Interiors were all a sort of champagne goldish. I don't know the name but on mine I've debated just buying a modern car similar exterior color in Duplicolor spray. Problem is that even though that is stock I don't really like it much. Maybe a bit more silver-ish? My running gear is 350/350 with Jag IFS & IRS. Are you gong with black running board & fenders like stock or the same green? Posted via Mobile Device

12-22-2010, 11:49 PM	#6
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project i found a section of original paint on some cab metal and TCP matched it. It looks great. Fenders and running boards will be black. I have painted on side. I need a dash pick for location of all the different controls. choke throttle etc __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

12-23-2010, 02:39 AM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My 42 Project wow this is a nice little truck cant wait to see it put together

12-23-2010, 11:10 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My 42 Project I can't wait to see how this turns out. See,you're not the only one...ha ha. That color has been a constant throughout the years.It's still available in the fleet program. They call it Woodland Green or just Dark Green. Jim Carter in Independence,MO knows all the early color info.Maybe it's even on his website.Try Googling him up. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-24-2010, 01:37 PM	#9
tires2burn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tacoma,Wa Posts: 84	Re: My 42 Project Looks great. The color is perfect. Looks like your cab is real straight. Its going to be a fun ride when its done. Keep up the good work.

12-24-2010, 01:54 PM	#10
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: My 42 Project Very nice miss my 41 1.5 ton it was Green with Black fenders my Son called it BIG GREEN,tried to find pixs I could post it.I know where there's a 41-46 3/4 ton is. debating to buy for my son he's 14 now,would be a good project for us both,I sold my 70 burb 4x4,my 90 burb 4x4,I just have the 48 Fleetline now. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-24-2010, 09:46 PM	#11
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project here is the dash progress sorry about the poor pic quality __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

12-24-2010, 09:57 PM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My 42 Project it is fine nice work!

12-27-2010, 11:24 AM	#13
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: My 42 Project nice project

03-24-2011, 03:21 PM	#14
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project Thanks, Not much work going on this project. Trying to find parts. Transmission is the big one. The motor is a 1959 235, and what would be cool is an automatic with a locar shifter. Not finding any way to adapt it other then making an adapter plate. I heard you can use a powerglide but those are real costly. If I stumble into an original 4 speed and pedal assembly Ill go for that as I would rather build all original. I know the motor is not original but the original was long gone and this one came with the truck. So might as well use it. __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

11-27-2011, 07:00 PM	#15
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project Have not been working on this lately. Been workin on other projects. I have a friend that maybe getting rid of a napco running gear. Might go that way with the truck. To many projects trying to sort out which way to go on each. __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250



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01-04-2013, 10:44 PM	#16
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project amazing how time flies. I have gotten the seat reupholstered and my glass is ordered should see it next week. I picked up a near perfect windshield frame on ebay last week and weather striping. picked up some handle droop springs. they helped a little but they still hang down. __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

01-10-2013, 07:52 PM	#23
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project New seat pic Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

01-10-2013, 07:56 PM	#24
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project This is a better shot. Trying out the iPhone updates Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

01-10-2013, 08:12 PM	#25
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 510	Re: My 42 Project Posted via Mobile Device Ok I think I figured out how to do this now Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

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