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Dingfodgy · 07-18-2008, 12:44 AM

Well, I've been tinkerin' with the newly acquired SWB- trying to get it road worthy. I've done alot of wiring work and making sure all the fluids and belts are fresh. I've also done some cosmetic work to try and remove some of the suck the previous owner applied to the vintage tin.

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Stripped Paint from Grill.....PITA fershizzle.
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Da' Seats......Comfy!
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One of these days I'll figure out how to start a build thread, but until then, I'll just update this thread every once in awhile.

*ksjh1316* · 07-18-2008, 12:52 AM

Holy cr#p that grill is slick how did you get all that paint off and protect the crome?

Dingfodgy · 07-18-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ksjh1316

Holy cr#p that grill is slick how did you get all that paint off and protect the crome?

1/2 gallon of Citrus Based paint stripper- $18
2/pair rubber gloves- $8
1 qt Lacquer thinner- $6
2 stiff nylon bristled brushes- $7
8 hours of tedius labor- ???
Purty-Shiney O.E.M. GMC grill- Priceless!

Chevyman680063 · 07-18-2008, 01:23 AM

I'll have to agree, really nice job on the grille.

whatnow123 · 07-18-2008, 02:59 AM

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I'll have to agree, really nice job on the grille.

It looks new! Good job! I'm surprised it's not all beat to hell like the rest of these old trucks. You got lucky.. and I dig the GMC grills with the 67-68 hoods.

Dingfodgy · 07-20-2008, 12:36 AM

I had a couple hours to work on some of the remaining wiring gremlins in the hoo-ride, installed an old sport bumper I had on the back and stripped the paint off the original chrome front bumper and mounted it too. I don't know why but this stuff always takes longer than I think it should. Oh well, any progress is good progress in my book.

Not the best, but will do for now
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I love the smell of stripper early in the morning
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Ah- now that looks like a real truck
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**lks dcvn** · 07-20-2008, 01:03 AM

Looks good - I will need to do the same to the front 67 grill trim on a parts truck that I have.

Keep up the good work.

jay-dawg · 07-20-2008, 04:09 AM

looks good!

ratrod67 · 07-20-2008, 06:24 AM

Much better!!! That painted grill was

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-20-2008, 08:55 AM

Nice improvement..

**Boog** · 07-20-2008, 09:05 AM

Whoa sonnnnn! Who'd a thought that grille was that nice under neith all that paint? And straight too! Night and day difference I tell ya, night and day. You've got it lookin up for sure.

68,69 K20 · 07-20-2008, 10:17 AM

Much better

Bob 68327 · 07-20-2008, 11:44 AM

Looks Nice !!!

**88JRFAN** · 07-20-2008, 02:25 PM

Looks a lot better. Gotta love a nice shiney chome grill.

72BlckButy · 07-21-2008, 10:26 PM

Wow... great progress!!!

VA72C10 · 07-21-2008, 10:55 PM

I have the same seats...do you have any pictures of how you mounted them and/or modified the brackets to fit? THanks!

VA72C10 · 07-21-2008, 10:56 PM

And that grille and bumper look SOOOOO much better than they did painted.

andresco50 · 07-21-2008, 11:19 PM

Awesome !!!! that grill have changed all the truck appearance good job

mas09ts · 07-31-2008, 12:25 AM

Thats A Nice Truck, the chrome is way better than paint.

thirdstreettito · 07-31-2008, 12:32 AM

Dayum! You are really good at stripping (Dont say it). I'll have to do what you're doing.

big_al_71 · 07-31-2008, 10:43 AM

It looks great so far,,, keeps us posted ,, I know Al likes picts

Premium72 · 07-31-2008, 11:03 AM

really nice work!

YOLO · 07-31-2008, 11:11 AM

sweeeeet!

07-18-2008, 12:44 AM	#1
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Before and After Well, I've been tinkerin' with the newly acquired SWB- trying to get it road worthy. I've done alot of wiring work and making sure all the fluids and belts are fresh. I've also done some cosmetic work to try and remove some of the suck the previous owner applied to the vintage tin. Before After Stripped Paint from Grill.....PITA fershizzle. Da' Seats......Comfy! Late Model Steering Wheel One of these days I'll figure out how to start a build thread, but until then, I'll just update this thread every once in awhile. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

07-18-2008, 12:52 AM	#2
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Before and After Holy cr#p that grill is slick how did you get all that paint off and protect the crome?

07-18-2008, 01:23 AM	#4
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Before and After I'll have to agree, really nice job on the grille.

07-20-2008, 12:36 AM	#6
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Before and After....Updates I had a couple hours to work on some of the remaining wiring gremlins in the hoo-ride, installed an old sport bumper I had on the back and stripped the paint off the original chrome front bumper and mounted it too. I don't know why but this stuff always takes longer than I think it should. Oh well, any progress is good progress in my book. Not the best, but will do for now I love the smell of stripper early in the morning Ah- now that looks like a real truck __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

07-20-2008, 01:03 AM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Before and After Looks good - I will need to do the same to the front 67 grill trim on a parts truck that I have. Keep up the good work.

07-20-2008, 04:09 AM	#8
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Before and After looks good! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

07-20-2008, 06:24 AM	#9
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Before and After Much better!!! That painted grill was

07-20-2008, 08:55 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Before and After Nice improvement.. __________________ 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..

07-20-2008, 09:05 AM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: Before and After Whoa sonnnnn! Who'd a thought that grille was that nice under neith all that paint? And straight too! Night and day difference I tell ya, night and day. You've got it lookin up for sure. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 07-20-2008 at 11:06 AM.

07-20-2008, 10:17 AM	#12
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Before and After Much better __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

07-20-2008, 11:44 AM	#13
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Before and After Looks Nice !!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-20-2008, 02:25 PM	#14
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Before and After Looks a lot better. Gotta love a nice shiney chome grill. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

07-21-2008, 10:26 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Before and After Wow... great progress!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-21-2008, 10:55 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Before and After I have the same seats...do you have any pictures of how you mounted them and/or modified the brackets to fit? THanks!

07-21-2008, 10:56 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Before and After And that grille and bumper look SOOOOO much better than they did painted.



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07-21-2008, 11:19 PM	#18
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Before and After Awesome !!!! that grill have changed all the truck appearance good job __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

07-31-2008, 12:25 AM	#19
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: Before and After Thats A Nice Truck, the chrome is way better than paint. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

07-31-2008, 12:32 AM	#20
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Before and After Dayum! You are really good at stripping (Dont say it). I'll have to do what you're doing. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-31-2008, 10:43 AM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Before and After It looks great so far,,, keeps us posted ,, I know Al likes picts __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-31-2008, 11:03 AM	#22
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Before and After really nice work! __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

07-31-2008, 11:11 AM	#23
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