El Scorcho finally painted !!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gkesseru · 07-26-2010, 11:46 AM

It's been a long way from a rough flatbed Texas marina utility truck to this. It's all done in Kirker Paints with Bright Orange Metallic Base covered in Atomic Orange Candy and Spectra Clear. The sun really brings out the orange metallic, while in the shade the candy really gives depth. The name, BTW, was on the truck when I bought it. Somehow it still fits. The bed is a stepper and will get painted next week.

gkesseru · 07-26-2010, 11:47 AM

Here's a shot in the shade.

big_al_71 · 07-26-2010, 11:48 AM

very nice!!!!!!

QKENUF4U · 07-26-2010, 11:49 AM

NICE COLOR !!! to bad its a stepper....

gkesseru · 07-26-2010, 11:51 AM

I'm a fat fender lover forever.

71meangreenc10 · 07-26-2010, 12:31 PM

Now the fun of putting it back together...Get lots of tape to prevent scratches...

Smitty

gkesseru · 07-26-2010, 01:19 PM

I know it will take a lot longer to put it together than it took to take it apart.

VA72C10 · 07-26-2010, 01:41 PM

Looks great!!!

1LoC10 · 07-26-2010, 01:51 PM

looks real good

my67chevytruck · 07-26-2010, 02:00 PM

looking good.

**mr48chev** · 07-26-2010, 02:46 PM

Wow great color for this body style. That is going to be one great looking truck when it is back together.

72BlckButy · 07-26-2010, 03:06 PM

I need my

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That is bright!

bigguy69 · 07-26-2010, 03:10 PM

nice!!

tantrumpipeline · 07-26-2010, 03:20 PM

It doesn't matter how many people paint these truck in these variations of copper orange, to me it's such a good match for them, looks great already, can't wait to see it all put together, sweet looking truck

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2010, 03:29 PM

Very nice color, it wears it really nice!

red71cheyenne · 07-26-2010, 03:51 PM

Wow!! That is a great color. Looks almost like my Camaro, but I think I like your color better

gkesseru · 07-26-2010, 04:31 PM

Now it's just like a kit car. I've got all the parts, as scattered as they are. Just need to put it all back together.

sjarrett71 · 07-26-2010, 08:59 PM

Great lookin truck!

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-27-2010, 09:38 AM

Looks good wish my truck was at that point, are you going with a V8 or a sick cly? I see the engine towers are in the 6 cly location, just asking!

**67cheby** · 07-27-2010, 11:19 AM

wow

gkesseru · 07-27-2010, 07:20 PM

The engine is a 3970010 350. The entire front suspension, crossmember, etc came from an 81 and those are the holes that were there. The towers are from the 68 frame. Should the 68 350 mount further forward? I had the engine, transmission and driveshaft in and it all fit. If I mount here, will the differential fit?

gkesseru · 07-28-2010, 07:20 AM

OOPS, I meant to say: will the distributor fit?

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-28-2010, 09:24 AM

The factory V8 location for those towers are in the front holes. The 6cyl. towers mount in the rear 2 holes, make sure you got V8 towers also.
If not I got aset we can work a deal on.
Best of luck!

pat 70/71 · 07-28-2010, 10:28 AM

saaweet! have fun putting her together. that color is fantastic! as stated earlier use plenty of tape to assemble everything and take your time. you don"t want to hurry and hurt anything. ( been there&done that) cheers, Pat

Mt Man Chad · 08-08-2010, 09:58 PM

Looks great!

07-26-2010, 11:46 AM	#1
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	El Scorcho finally painted !!!! It's been a long way from a rough flatbed Texas marina utility truck to this. It's all done in Kirker Paints with Bright Orange Metallic Base covered in Atomic Orange Candy and Spectra Clear. The sun really brings out the orange metallic, while in the shade the candy really gives depth. The name, BTW, was on the truck when I bought it. Somehow it still fits. The bed is a stepper and will get painted next week. Attached Images __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-26-2010, 11:47 AM	#2
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! Here's a shot in the shade. Attached Images __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-26-2010, 11:48 AM	#3
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07-26-2010, 11:49 AM	#4
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! NICE COLOR !!! to bad its a stepper....

07-26-2010, 11:51 AM	#5
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! I'm a fat fender lover forever. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-26-2010, 12:31 PM	#6
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! Now the fun of putting it back together...Get lots of tape to prevent scratches... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-26-2010, 01:19 PM	#7
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! I know it will take a lot longer to put it together than it took to take it apart. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-26-2010, 01:41 PM	#8
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07-26-2010, 02:00 PM	#10
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07-26-2010, 02:46 PM	#11
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07-26-2010, 03:06 PM	#12
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tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! It doesn't matter how many people paint these truck in these variations of copper orange, to me it's such a good match for them, looks great already, can't wait to see it all put together, sweet looking truck __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

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07-26-2010, 03:51 PM	#16
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! Wow!! That is a great color. Looks almost like my Camaro, but I think I like your color better __________________ 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

07-26-2010, 04:31 PM	#17
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! Now it's just like a kit car. I've got all the parts, as scattered as they are. Just need to put it all back together. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

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07-27-2010, 09:38 AM	#19
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! Looks good wish my truck was at that point, are you going with a V8 or a sick cly? I see the engine towers are in the 6 cly location, just asking! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

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07-27-2010, 07:20 PM	#21
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! The engine is a 3970010 350. The entire front suspension, crossmember, etc came from an 81 and those are the holes that were there. The towers are from the 68 frame. Should the 68 350 mount further forward? I had the engine, transmission and driveshaft in and it all fit. If I mount here, will the differential fit? __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-28-2010, 07:20 AM	#22
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! OOPS, I meant to say: will the distributor fit? __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-28-2010, 09:24 AM	#23
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! The factory V8 location for those towers are in the front holes. The 6cyl. towers mount in the rear 2 holes, make sure you got V8 towers also. If not I got aset we can work a deal on. Best of luck! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-28-2010, 10:28 AM	#24
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: El Scorcho finally painted !!!! saaweet! have fun putting her together. that color is fantastic! as stated earlier use plenty of tape to assemble everything and take your time. you don"t want to hurry and hurt anything. ( been there&done that) cheers, Pat

08-08-2010, 09:58 PM	#25
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