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mocwon · 11-22-2004, 09:03 PM

Here are a few more shots of the truck painting as we progress. In one of the shots you can see where the tailgate hangers for a Ford Ranger were used with a little modification on the tailgate and bed mounting bolt fabrication.

I'm starting to get really excited!!!

Wootdog · 11-22-2004, 09:13 PM

Nice, and I like the Chevy emblem on the tailgate. Where did you get it? That would look good on my stepside. Kerry

Super Duck · 11-22-2004, 09:15 PM

I like the cable convert on the gate

CPNEJR · 11-22-2004, 09:19 PM

sweet

what color is that it's sweet

mocwon · 11-22-2004, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wootdog

Nice, and I like the Chevy emblem on the tailgate. Where did you get it? That would look good on my stepside. Kerry

Its painted on. I copied a "solid" CHEVROLET off the Internet and then modfied it in Paint with the stripes deleting those portions of the letters. Next, I went to a sign shop with the computer print out and had them make me a few decals (not really decals but I don't know what they are called) like they put on windows to use as a mask. Next the gray metallic paint was laid down, let it flash dry pretty good, laid down the decal, painted the entire tailgate the pearl bronze, let the paint flash pretty good again then removed the decal. The final step in the process is to clear coat the whole shebang and then you have painted lettering in the paint for good.

Super Duck · 11-22-2004, 09:37 PM

the stuff is called gerber mask. it is a vinyl sticker for lack of a better term. I have used it alot on acft for painting graphics and lettering. great stuff

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2004, 10:13 PM

That look's bad ass love the color.......

mocwon · 11-22-2004, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CPNEJR

sweet

what color is that it's sweet

Thanks, Im glad you like it.

I don't know the paint code but it's an exact match (little did I know when I picked the color) for the '03 Hummer, '04 Avalanche and '05 Corvette and other GM products made within the last couple or so years too I suspect. It's also very similar to a Honda Element color.

barn9 · 11-22-2004, 10:44 PM

Lookin' good man! I'm curious about the tailgate cables, do they work good, without showing?

mocwon · 11-22-2004, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by barn9

Lookin' good man! I'm curious about the tailgate cables, do they work good, without showing?

So far they seem to work just fine. They fold up properly between the tailgate and bed without being seen with the tailgate shut. I had to dink with the spacing to get it just right so the metal ends wouldn't scratch the tailgate edge.

ChevyDude · 11-22-2004, 11:07 PM

REALLY looks beautiful!!! You should be proud and will only get more and more excited as the truck comes together!!! Keep the pics coming! My engine should being going in within 3 weeks...I can't wait for this....so I know your excitment, as mine just came home from the paint shop not all too long ago!!

weasel29gm · 11-22-2004, 11:12 PM

Excellant!!!!!!! Nuff said!!!!!! Are the cables from a S10?

silvertonguedevil · 11-22-2004, 11:28 PM

AWESOME!! Are you having it painted or are you painting it yourself?

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-22-2004, 11:45 PM

I'd like to know what the cables are off of also ??

glock35ipsc · 11-23-2004, 12:40 AM

WOW, your making me jealous!!! Your project is looking awesome!

I wish I was thiat close to paint, but my welded keeps making me do other thing here and there.... Keep it up, I can wait to see that thing completed!

glock35ipsc · 11-23-2004, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

I'd like to know what the cables are off of also ??

Ford Ranger

krue · 11-23-2004, 12:42 AM

Great looking truck!

mocwon · 11-23-2004, 10:22 AM

Glad you like it so far.

weasel29gm / 1970 CST Short Wide,
The tailgate cables fit a 1994 (other years too, I'm sure) Ford Ranger and Mazda pickup. If interested, i can post pictures of the modifications done to make them fit.

silvertonguedevil,
I've done all of the bodywork and prep work and a buddy of mine is spraying the paint.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-23-2004, 10:35 AM

Looks great!

Custom 68 · 11-23-2004, 10:57 AM

yes post the modification pictures. And the truck does look great!

red71cheyenne · 11-23-2004, 10:59 AM

I really like that color! The whole project is looking great! Keep up the good work and pics! Jeff.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-23-2004, 01:46 PM

Yes I'm very interested in the mod's to the tail gate cables and would like to see more pic's

Thanks

72MARIO · 11-23-2004, 06:16 PM

Wow. That looks Awesome !

I would like to see how you modifed the gate to accept the ranger straps.
Thanks.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-24-2004, 03:32 PM

ttt

purple gas · 11-26-2004, 06:07 PM

Truck looks very nice. Tell me, did you use a brush or a roller? Actually what eventually caught my eye, after I was done droollin & dreamin, was your gas door. What's it from & how'd you do it? I'd like to see a pick of inside the box in back of the door. I have the parts from a van,and hope to incorporate it my eventual tank relocation.

11-22-2004, 09:03 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	More truck painting progress pictures Here are a few more shots of the truck painting as we progress. In one of the shots you can see where the tailgate hangers for a Ford Ranger were used with a little modification on the tailgate and bed mounting bolt fabrication. I'm starting to get really excited!!! Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire..... Last edited by mocwon; 11-23-2004 at 11:28 PM.

11-22-2004, 09:13 PM	#2
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Nice, and I like the Chevy emblem on the tailgate. Where did you get it? That would look good on my stepside. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

11-22-2004, 09:15 PM	#3
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	I like the cable convert on the gate __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-22-2004, 09:19 PM	#4
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	sweet what color is that it's sweet __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

11-22-2004, 09:37 PM	#6
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	the stuff is called gerber mask. it is a vinyl sticker for lack of a better term. I have used it alot on acft for painting graphics and lettering. great stuff __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-22-2004, 10:13 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	That look's bad ass love the color....... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-22-2004, 10:44 PM	#9
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Lookin' good man! I'm curious about the tailgate cables, do they work good, without showing? __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

11-22-2004, 11:07 PM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	REALLY looks beautiful!!! You should be proud and will only get more and more excited as the truck comes together!!! Keep the pics coming! My engine should being going in within 3 weeks...I can't wait for this....so I know your excitment, as mine just came home from the paint shop not all too long ago!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-22-2004, 11:12 PM	#12
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Excellant!!!!!!! Nuff said!!!!!! Are the cables from a S10? __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-22-2004, 11:28 PM	#13
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	AWESOME!! Are you having it painted or are you painting it yourself? __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

11-22-2004, 11:45 PM	#14
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,165	I'd like to know what the cables are off of also ?? __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-23-2004, 12:40 AM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	WOW, your making me jealous!!! Your project is looking awesome! I wish I was thiat close to paint, but my welded keeps making me do other thing here and there.... Keep it up, I can wait to see that thing completed! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-23-2004, 12:42 AM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Great looking truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-23-2004, 10:22 AM	#18
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Glad you like it so far. weasel29gm / 1970 CST Short Wide, The tailgate cables fit a 1994 (other years too, I'm sure) Ford Ranger and Mazda pickup. If interested, i can post pictures of the modifications done to make them fit. silvertonguedevil, I've done all of the bodywork and prep work and a buddy of mine is spraying the paint. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

11-23-2004, 10:35 AM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Looks great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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11-23-2004, 10:57 AM	#20
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	yes post the modification pictures. And the truck does look great! __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-23-2004, 10:59 AM	#21
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	I really like that color! The whole project is looking great! Keep up the good work and pics! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-23-2004, 01:46 PM	#22
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,165	Yes I'm very interested in the mod's to the tail gate cables and would like to see more pic's Thanks __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-23-2004, 06:16 PM	#23
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Wow. That looks Awesome ! I would like to see how you modifed the gate to accept the ranger straps. Thanks. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-24-2004, 03:32 PM	#24
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,165	ttt __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-26-2004, 06:07 PM	#25
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Truck looks very nice. Tell me, did you use a brush or a roller? Actually what eventually caught my eye, after I was done droollin & dreamin, was your gas door. What's it from & how'd you do it? I'd like to see a pick of inside the box in back of the door. I have the parts from a van,and hope to incorporate it my eventual tank relocation. Last edited by purple gas; 11-26-2004 at 06:11 PM.

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