66 Stepside Shortbox - aviation theme - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CDNPilotDave · 03-14-2006, 03:35 PM

I'm looking for suggestions on customizing my 30 + year dream. I found a running model in fair shape (rebuilt 350/mild cam, loud pipes, welded hood scoop, new guages - after market tach, oil press., water temp and speedo, B&M ratchet shifter and BF Goodrich 50 series tires). I am getting power steering and new suspension installed presently. Other than that, the truck is completely plain and in need of beautification. I am a pilot and want to go with an aviation theme. A neighbor didn't care for where I had it parked and called it an 'eyesore'. I figured a good incorporation with the paint/aviation theme customization would somehow involve "I Soar" in it. All suggestions would be welcome. I also want to put a bench seat in the cab. Nothing needs to be stock. Again, any suggestions? Thanks.

SIR · 03-14-2006, 07:30 PM

....well there's always the old "jet-engine" in the bed trick...(kidding).I'd use a "paint sceme"...air brushed jet...or a "wild blue yonder" kinda theme.what ever you choose it's gonna be nice....good luck..

Tx Firefighter · 03-14-2006, 08:03 PM

Military theme paint. Think OD green with a white star stenciled on the doors with "Official Use Only" below that. Over each wheel, paint "T.P. 32" for tire pressure like the govt does on their stuff. Paint all bumpers and trim a contrasting flat white color.

Safety wire all fasteners

Use rivets where you can

Build aluminum interior stuff

03-14-2006, 03:35 PM	#1
CDNPilotDave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Redding California Posts: 9	66 Stepside Shortbox - aviation theme I'm looking for suggestions on customizing my 30 + year dream. I found a running model in fair shape (rebuilt 350/mild cam, loud pipes, welded hood scoop, new guages - after market tach, oil press., water temp and speedo, B&M ratchet shifter and BF Goodrich 50 series tires). I am getting power steering and new suspension installed presently. Other than that, the truck is completely plain and in need of beautification. I am a pilot and want to go with an aviation theme. A neighbor didn't care for where I had it parked and called it an 'eyesore'. I figured a good incorporation with the paint/aviation theme customization would somehow involve "I Soar" in it. All suggestions would be welcome. I also want to put a bench seat in the cab. Nothing needs to be stock. Again, any suggestions? Thanks.

03-14-2006, 07:30 PM	#2
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: 66 Stepside Shortbox - aviation theme ....well there's always the old "jet-engine" in the bed trick...(kidding).I'd use a "paint sceme"...air brushed jet...or a "wild blue yonder" kinda theme.what ever you choose it's gonna be nice....good luck.. __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

03-14-2006, 08:03 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 66 Stepside Shortbox - aviation theme Military theme paint. Think OD green with a white star stenciled on the doors with "Official Use Only" below that. Over each wheel, paint "T.P. 32" for tire pressure like the govt does on their stuff. Paint all bumpers and trim a contrasting flat white color. Safety wire all fasteners Use rivets where you can Build aluminum interior stuff __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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