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corn · 08-05-2007, 02:22 PM

I told myself that no matter what, I would get my beater on the road this summer. After my daughters accident I realized it wouldnt happen again this year with the unexpected expenses. I decided the heck with it & bought a bunch of flat black spray cans & painted it. Ill do the body work this winter & shoot for real paint next spring. I need to get the tail lights in it & I can go for a much needed cruise. That 396 is tired of waiting, it sounds pretty tough. Blah blah blah, Im done...

killer71 · 08-05-2007, 02:26 PM

I'd roll with it!

samwise68 · 08-05-2007, 02:29 PM

i really dig that. it looks pretty badass to me, especially with that 396.

get those tail lights in asap man, and enjoy that beast!

oh, where in NW Iowa are you? my sister goes to school in Mt. Vernon. just curious if i've maybe passed through/nearby your place of residence in my travels.

-Sam.

Twistedsteel · 08-05-2007, 02:31 PM

Looks good to me

Captain Knievel · 08-05-2007, 02:31 PM

Looks great!

Now sit back and await the following comments:

How many cans?
Why not just roll it?
I'd have saved the money and waited for real paint
etc. etc. etc.

centsless · 08-05-2007, 02:33 PM

I like it!! I especially like the horn button!! That rules!!

And why is the cat rolling around laughing in pic #3?

Evans · 08-05-2007, 02:35 PM

Nice !!!!

corn · 08-05-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by centsless

And why is the cat rolling around laughing in pic #3?

Hes crying because he was born with no tail! He is a Manx...

corn · 08-05-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by samwise68

i really dig that. it looks pretty badass to me, especially with that 396.

get those tail lights in asap man, and enjoy that beast!

oh, where in NW Iowa are you? my sister goes to school in Mt. Vernon. just curious if i've maybe passed through/nearby your place of residence in my travels.

-Sam.

Thanks, Im just a bit north of Cherokee...

**Already Gone** · 08-05-2007, 02:40 PM

Your truck is real cool and yes it does have that bada** quality about it!! The combo of the flat black and the lowering job just bring it together for me. The 396 is a bonus and I love my 396 as well. What are your lowering specs and tire sizes? Your truck is standing just like I want mine to when its done. Also how close is your valve cover to your brake booster? I want to put Edelbrock Elites on my truck but am not sure if they will clear my stock booster.

combustion · 08-05-2007, 02:43 PM

that truck is dope

corn · 08-05-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Your truck is real cool and yes it does have that bada** quality about it!! The combo of the flat black and the lowering job just bring it together for me. The 396 is a bonus and I love my 396 as well. What are your lowering specs and tire sizes? Your truck is standing just like I want mine to when its done. Also how close is your valve cover to your brake booster? I want to put Edelbrock Elites on my truck but am not sure if they will clear my stock booster.

Thanks! I have 3" springs in the front & flipped the rear (leaf springs=6"). Fronts are 15X7 with 225-70-15 BFG's & 15X10 with 275X60X15 BFG's on the rear. My valve covers are a medium height & have plenty of room. I had tall chrome on it for a short time & could get them on & off ok but I think those elites are taller. Im guessing if you have stock bb towers & loosen the booster you might get them on it. Not sure though. I can get a close up pic of the clearance if you want...

Premium72 · 08-05-2007, 03:20 PM

gas er up an melt thos rear meats. glove box door is fasinating....

woodridge · 08-05-2007, 03:41 PM

Glad you chose the truck to concentrate on, I really like those front wheels.

**Stocker** · 08-05-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by combustion

that truck is dope

I have no idea what this means...

I like the truck, though!!

corn · 08-05-2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodridge

Glad you chose the truck to concentrate on, I really like those front wheels.

I really like them too.

Thanks again...

ratrod67 · 08-05-2007, 04:00 PM

Damn, that looks good!

PanelDeland · 08-05-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

I have no idea what this means...

I like the truck, though!!

It means it's like drugs to a junkie.In other words he really digs it.I had to go to my new English colloqial dictionary for a definition.

**Stocker** · 08-05-2007, 04:31 PM

Thanks -- I assumed it was good, but no clue.

That's part of the penalty of being old. Doubt I will ever accept the word 'sick' as meaning 'good'...

*Billla* · 08-05-2007, 04:44 PM

Corn, I think she looks GREAT!

corn · 08-05-2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks everyone!

**BOSS** · 08-05-2007, 07:39 PM

Corn i think you should get the lights in and just enjoy it for awhile

Looks awesome to me bud

Jdub · 08-05-2007, 08:11 PM

Corn, that's a bad truck. I love it. Its hard for me to tell, because the little screen on my sidekick doesn't blow pictures very big. But are those the stock headlights? They look kinda chrome or something? I've seen "chrome" headlights once around my town and have always wondered what the deal was. What are they called? Where do you get them? Again, awesome truck. I love it

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-05-2007, 08:36 PM

I agree that truck looks bada$$....the interior is great, I would be chomping at the bit to get those tailights in.

Gotta love that truck.....and that cat is a crack up.

Joe T · 08-05-2007, 08:53 PM

what kind of wheels do you have? i am looking for ones right now and those look great!

08-05-2007, 02:22 PM	#1
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	I had no other choice... I told myself that no matter what, I would get my beater on the road this summer. After my daughters accident I realized it wouldnt happen again this year with the unexpected expenses. I decided the heck with it & bought a bunch of flat black spray cans & painted it. Ill do the body work this winter & shoot for real paint next spring. I need to get the tail lights in it & I can go for a much needed cruise. That 396 is tired of waiting, it sounds pretty tough. Blah blah blah, Im done... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:17 PM.

08-05-2007, 02:26 PM	#2
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: I had no other choice... I'd roll with it! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

08-05-2007, 02:31 PM	#4
Twistedsteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redway, Ca Posts: 97	Re: I had no other choice... Looks good to me

08-05-2007, 02:31 PM	#5
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: I had no other choice... Looks great! Now sit back and await the following comments: How many cans? Why not just roll it? I'd have saved the money and waited for real paint etc. etc. etc. __________________ 1970 C10

08-05-2007, 02:33 PM	#6
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: I had no other choice... I like it!! I especially like the horn button!! That rules!! And why is the cat rolling around laughing in pic #3? __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 08-05-2007 at 02:34 PM.

08-05-2007, 02:35 PM	#7
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: I had no other choice... Nice !!!!

08-05-2007, 02:40 PM	#10
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: I had no other choice... Your truck is real cool and yes it does have that bada** quality about it!! The combo of the flat black and the lowering job just bring it together for me. The 396 is a bonus and I love my 396 as well. What are your lowering specs and tire sizes? Your truck is standing just like I want mine to when its done. Also how close is your valve cover to your brake booster? I want to put Edelbrock Elites on my truck but am not sure if they will clear my stock booster. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-05-2007, 03:20 PM	#13
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: I had no other choice... gas er up an melt thos rear meats. glove box door is fasinating....

08-05-2007, 03:41 PM	#14
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: I had no other choice... Glad you chose the truck to concentrate on, I really like those front wheels. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

08-05-2007, 04:00 PM	#17
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: I had no other choice... Damn, that looks good!

08-05-2007, 04:31 PM	#19
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: I had no other choice... Thanks -- I assumed it was good, but no clue. That's part of the penalty of being old. Doubt I will ever accept the word 'sick' as meaning 'good'... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-05-2007, 04:44 PM	#20
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: I had no other choice... Corn, I think she looks GREAT!

08-05-2007, 06:13 PM	#21
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I had no other choice... Thanks everyone!

08-05-2007, 07:39 PM	#22
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: I had no other choice... Corn i think you should get the lights in and just enjoy it for awhile Looks awesome to me bud __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

08-05-2007, 08:11 PM	#23
Jdub Big gulps huh? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 63	Re: I had no other choice... Corn, that's a bad truck. I love it. Its hard for me to tell, because the little screen on my sidekick doesn't blow pictures very big. But are those the stock headlights? They look kinda chrome or something? I've seen "chrome" headlights once around my town and have always wondered what the deal was. What are they called? Where do you get them? Again, awesome truck. I love it



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08-05-2007, 08:36 PM	#24
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08-05-2007, 08:53 PM	#25
Joe T Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 50	Re: I had no other choice... what kind of wheels do you have? i am looking for ones right now and those look great!

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