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hensonjd · 01-07-2009, 07:58 PM

After having my truck for the last 5 months i have went form the first pictures to the last few. I stuck here and really dont know which direction to go with the paint. And what would be the best way to get the trim off on the driver cab corner and the coustom 10 trim. Give any opinions on what yall think of the truck and what i should do.

rambler · 01-07-2009, 08:00 PM

all I see are X's

hensonjd · 01-07-2009, 08:02 PM

thirdstreettito · 01-07-2009, 08:12 PM

Nice truck man!

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-07-2009, 08:15 PM

wheels and stance make all the difference. cool project!

rambler · 01-07-2009, 08:18 PM

nice looking truck, I'm torn as to if I like the trim or not on it.. I like both pics.. might post this on the photoshop forum on this board, and they can do some wonders with paint and such.. give you some great ideas..

the custom/10 trim is bolted on the inside of the fender, either remove the fender, but I think you may be able to reach it if you remove the inner fender wells, but I dont remember..

nicolas72gmc · 01-07-2009, 11:35 PM

Hensonjd, I like it better without the trim, and the paint doesn't look too bad. You could call Mike and see what he thinks about shooting it or buffing it out and clear coating. I don't know enough about painting to answer that. Sweet looking truck though. Love the chrome wheels and that maroon paint, they go good together.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 01-07-2009, 11:37 PM

Great looking truck!

big_al_71 · 01-07-2009, 11:40 PM

Joe those wheels look

I recognize those

I would take all the trim off and buff the heck out of the body.....

LuckyHenriksen · 01-08-2009, 12:01 AM

Nice truck! I like the wheels! Need to get some caps on those

Senator350 · 01-08-2009, 12:08 AM

WIW: the trim that came off?
I think I'd actually like the trim, but on my truck...

you're truck is quite nice. it somehow made me want stainless rockers.

hensonjd · 01-08-2009, 01:02 AM

Ive got a complete set or trim if someone wants it. Sorry if this isnt the correct place. And as far as the paint goes iwould try to get it buffed but both doors need replaced as does the tailgated and one of the cab corners has a lil rust. I already have all the parts to do this just need to find the rite person. Thanks for all the support and help.

ChevLoRay · 01-08-2009, 06:54 AM

Ditch the trim.

The lines of these trucks were marred (in my opinion) by the norm of the day that said they had to be decked out with all that shiny stuff. We were a different society back in the '60's, than we are today. If you were going for a restored ride, then the trim would be okay, but not if it is modified....again my opinion.

As for the trim, I saw some that a local guy had buffed out after stripping off the anodizing, then used some tripoli compound, followed by a polishing on the wheel. It was beautiful!

The maroon paint on your truck looks similar to the Honduras Maroon that was on my '64 Bonneville ragtop. I like it. I'd be looking for some knock-off's for the wheels...if it was mine.

72BlckButy · 01-08-2009, 08:40 AM

What a change!

**SWB** · 01-08-2009, 10:07 AM

What is the drop size you used.. 2 1/2 Spindles w/ 1" springs and 4" rear??

Andy4639 · 01-08-2009, 10:43 AM

Cab corner trim is held on with a nut on the inside the cab. If not with a nut it's glued on. I like the trucks without trim and I too have a couple of sets of it if interested for a LWB truck.

Stock72c10 · 01-08-2009, 10:46 AM

You asked for opinions, so here goes

I really like lowered trucks without the trim, it looks more streamlined and doesn't take away from the original curves our trucks have (gotta love those curves). So that being said I would remove the trim. It could be the camera angles, but it looks like the hood's paint needs some work and I take it you will fill in the trim holes so throw some new paint on it. Lastly, in the last picture, once again it could be the angle of the picture, but I would drop the front end another 1-2". Lastly, throw some tint on the windows and you have my dream truck. Of course, that is only my opinion and that is what makes these trucks so great is that two people can take the same truck and with a few grand build two completely different trucks to their own preferences. By the way, like the first set of wheels, love the new ones.

hensonjd · 01-08-2009, 11:36 AM

Yea i was thinking about lowering the truck in the front a lil more also. It has a 3 and 5 inch drop now that i did with coil springs so i really dont know how to achieve the rest of the drop. Here is an off the wall question. How do you go about taking the steering wheels off?

lts70 · 01-08-2009, 11:43 AM

I think your truck would look great with a one piece window kit.

The steering wheel - pop off you horn button, unscrew the large nut, use steering wheel puller to pop the wheel off.

my67chevytruck · 01-08-2009, 11:43 AM

looking good. as far as the steering wheel. remove the horn button and any associated nuts. you then attach a steering wheel puller to remove. you should be able to borrow a wheel puller from the local auto supply for a deposit.

hensonjd · 01-08-2009, 11:54 AM

ok thanks. I got the original one piece window that i will be putting in shortly. Thats not something that you can do your self is it?

Stock72c10 · 01-08-2009, 11:56 AM

Here is a link to a break down photo of the steering wheel/column. It might help you know what you are looking at when you take it off.
http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CB/full.aspx?Page=137

R.L. · 01-08-2009, 01:42 PM

Without the trim, it looks cleaner to me. IMO I like the busy look of a Cheyenne but stock, with those wheels on a lowered truck and that paint, loose the trim. Looks good I like it.

LOW DOUGH · 01-08-2009, 02:01 PM

The truck looks very good. Trim off.

I noticed in these 2 pics that your front tires are on the wrong side of the truck (rolling the wrong way). The arrow that the tread makes is supposed to point to the front of the truck when looking down at the top of the tire. (they also have an arrow on the side wall telling you wich way they roll.) Your backs are rolling the right way. They are directional and if rolling the right way they will force water out from under the tire to help keep from hydroplaining. I used to change tires for 6 years. Can't help but to pull up to a light and look at the tires on the car next to me.

Just swap the fronts side to side.

Oh, nice looking camero back there

hensonjd · 01-08-2009, 02:18 PM

Hey thanks for the tire info.

01-07-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted After having my truck for the last 5 months i have went form the first pictures to the last few. I stuck here and really dont know which direction to go with the paint. And what would be the best way to get the trim off on the driver cab corner and the coustom 10 trim. Give any opinions on what yall think of the truck and what i should do.

01-07-2009, 08:00 PM	#2
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted all I see are X's __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

01-07-2009, 08:02 PM	#3
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Last edited by hensonjd; 01-07-2009 at 08:06 PM.

01-07-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Nice truck man! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-07-2009, 08:15 PM	#5
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted wheels and stance make all the difference. cool project! __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-07-2009, 08:18 PM	#6
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted nice looking truck, I'm torn as to if I like the trim or not on it.. I like both pics.. might post this on the photoshop forum on this board, and they can do some wonders with paint and such.. give you some great ideas.. the custom/10 trim is bolted on the inside of the fender, either remove the fender, but I think you may be able to reach it if you remove the inner fender wells, but I dont remember.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi Last edited by rambler; 01-07-2009 at 08:20 PM. Reason: brain fart

01-07-2009, 11:35 PM	#7
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Hensonjd, I like it better without the trim, and the paint doesn't look too bad. You could call Mike and see what he thinks about shooting it or buffing it out and clear coating. I don't know enough about painting to answer that. Sweet looking truck though. Love the chrome wheels and that maroon paint, they go good together. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

01-07-2009, 11:37 PM	#8
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Great looking truck! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

01-07-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Joe those wheels look I recognize those I would take all the trim off and buff the heck out of the body..... __________________ 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

01-08-2009, 12:01 AM	#10
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Nice truck! I like the wheels! Need to get some caps on those __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-08-2009, 12:08 AM	#11
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted WIW: the trim that came off? I think I'd actually like the trim, but on my truck... you're truck is quite nice. it somehow made me want stainless rockers. __________________ RN U OVR

01-08-2009, 01:02 AM	#12
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Ive got a complete set or trim if someone wants it. Sorry if this isnt the correct place. And as far as the paint goes iwould try to get it buffed but both doors need replaced as does the tailgated and one of the cab corners has a lil rust. I already have all the parts to do this just need to find the rite person. Thanks for all the support and help.

01-08-2009, 06:54 AM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Ditch the trim. The lines of these trucks were marred (in my opinion) by the norm of the day that said they had to be decked out with all that shiny stuff. We were a different society back in the '60's, than we are today. If you were going for a restored ride, then the trim would be okay, but not if it is modified....again my opinion. As for the trim, I saw some that a local guy had buffed out after stripping off the anodizing, then used some tripoli compound, followed by a polishing on the wheel. It was beautiful! The maroon paint on your truck looks similar to the Honduras Maroon that was on my '64 Bonneville ragtop. I like it. I'd be looking for some knock-off's for the wheels...if it was mine. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-08-2009, 08:40 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted What a change! __________________ -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)

01-08-2009, 10:07 AM	#15
SWB Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jacksonville Illinois Posts: 180	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted What is the drop size you used.. 2 1/2 Spindles w/ 1" springs and 4" rear?? __________________ K10 SWB. Orange/White 69 Ford F100 21K Actual Miles, 2nd owner in family since new *67 Chevy II RestoMod, Wilwood all around, Heights Pro G front sub,, Shockwave Air Ride, 383cu in etc..



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01-08-2009, 10:43 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Cab corner trim is held on with a nut on the inside the cab. If not with a nut it's glued on. I like the trucks without trim and I too have a couple of sets of it if interested for a LWB truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-08-2009, 10:46 AM	#17
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted You asked for opinions, so here goes I really like lowered trucks without the trim, it looks more streamlined and doesn't take away from the original curves our trucks have (gotta love those curves). So that being said I would remove the trim. It could be the camera angles, but it looks like the hood's paint needs some work and I take it you will fill in the trim holes so throw some new paint on it. Lastly, in the last picture, once again it could be the angle of the picture, but I would drop the front end another 1-2". Lastly, throw some tint on the windows and you have my dream truck. Of course, that is only my opinion and that is what makes these trucks so great is that two people can take the same truck and with a few grand build two completely different trucks to their own preferences. By the way, like the first set of wheels, love the new ones.

01-08-2009, 11:36 AM	#18
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Yea i was thinking about lowering the truck in the front a lil more also. It has a 3 and 5 inch drop now that i did with coil springs so i really dont know how to achieve the rest of the drop. Here is an off the wall question. How do you go about taking the steering wheels off?

01-08-2009, 11:43 AM	#19
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted I think your truck would look great with a one piece window kit. The steering wheel - pop off you horn button, unscrew the large nut, use steering wheel puller to pop the wheel off. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

01-08-2009, 11:43 AM	#20
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted looking good. as far as the steering wheel. remove the horn button and any associated nuts. you then attach a steering wheel puller to remove. you should be able to borrow a wheel puller from the local auto supply for a deposit. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-08-2009, 11:54 AM	#21
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted ok thanks. I got the original one piece window that i will be putting in shortly. Thats not something that you can do your self is it?

01-08-2009, 11:56 AM	#22
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Here is a link to a break down photo of the steering wheel/column. It might help you know what you are looking at when you take it off. http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CB/full.aspx?Page=137

01-08-2009, 01:42 PM	#23
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Without the trim, it looks cleaner to me. IMO I like the busy look of a Cheyenne but stock, with those wheels on a lowered truck and that paint, loose the trim. Looks good I like it.

01-08-2009, 02:01 PM	#24
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted The truck looks very good. Trim off. I noticed in these 2 pics that your front tires are on the wrong side of the truck (rolling the wrong way). The arrow that the tread makes is supposed to point to the front of the truck when looking down at the top of the tire. (they also have an arrow on the side wall telling you wich way they roll.) Your backs are rolling the right way. They are directional and if rolling the right way they will force water out from under the tire to help keep from hydroplaining. I used to change tires for 6 years. Can't help but to pull up to a light and look at the tires on the car next to me. Just swap the fronts side to side. Oh, nice looking camero back there Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 01-08-2009 at 02:03 PM.

01-08-2009, 02:18 PM	#25
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: My updated truck pics. Opinions wanted Hey thanks for the tire info.

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