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CG · 05-03-2009, 07:49 PM

Was out moving my junk around with the tractor and was watching the bucket so I wouldnt scrape the 56 Caddy and failed to look over my shoulder. I just bumped my 71 K20 just enough to tweak the grill surround and the inner support, break the plastic insert and tweak the bumper.

I have a new surround, insert and bumper. I also had another center support piece. I hadnt planned on using this stuff yet and the bumper was going to go to Livrat (sorry Mark, PM'd you). I could have driven it like it was, but that would have just looked too crappy. So I stuck it all on today. I forgot what a hassle it is doing this.

I had planned on having a white front and rear bumper and white mirror arms. I was also going to do the white pin stripe down the upper body line. Now I am kind kind of liking all the shiny stuff, lol. I dont want to change the mirrors I really like them. Andy suggestions on what color I should paint the support arms? Ill probably just paint the rear step bumper silver.

Here a couple of pics of her when I got her and a few pics from today out at the farm.

**72 Super** · 05-03-2009, 07:55 PM

Sorry for your mis hap, but the new inner and outter grill look alot better in my opinion. I would try some Argent Silver on the arms, its not too bright, but not flat either.

Ray

CG · 05-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Ill look into that color. Probably paint the rear bumper the same color...is that rally wheel color?

thirdstreettito · 05-03-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Ill look into that color. Probably paint the rear bumper the same color...is that rally wheel color?

Yes it is. If I were you I would go back to the black wheels, and put the hubcaps on.

CG · 05-03-2009, 08:23 PM

LOL, if you were me you would do what I did =). Me personally I hated the black wheels. Ugly and too wide for my liking. And the tires were ugly too....But thats just me

I do love black wheels on a black car or truck when its lowered. Oh also with the small caps.

Botietruck · 05-03-2009, 08:28 PM

CG, That thing looks great with that new grill!!

red71c10 · 05-03-2009, 08:32 PM

Looks like a whole new truck!

longhorn70gmc · 05-03-2009, 08:35 PM

Looks like a new truck, Looks good CG!!!! I like the body color with the chrome accent. Enjoy it!
R/

Brad · 05-03-2009, 08:37 PM

Wow, what a difference that makes. Your truck looks waaaaay better now! Exactly how I'd do it if it was mine.

Please don't put a red interior in it!

STOCKISH · 05-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Looks great. I like the shiny stuff myself.

ajcan · 05-03-2009, 08:47 PM

I like the wheel and tire package as much as the grill and bumper.
I love the original style white with center caps.
What tire size are you running on the white wheels?

AJ

CG · 05-03-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ajcan

I like the wheel and tire package as much as the grill and bumper.
I love the original style white with center caps.
What tire size are you running on the white wheels?

AJ

Tires are 33 x 12.5 16.5's BFG All Terrain

big_al_71 · 05-03-2009, 08:49 PM

god works in misterious ways,, so with that on mind he made sure that you damaged your truck then that way you would improve the looks of it...100%

BossHogg69 · 05-03-2009, 09:31 PM

fwiw, I like the new stuff, and the white wheels and small caps look cool. The mirrors would look good silver too.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-03-2009, 09:34 PM

Shiny.....

Skirkpat · 05-03-2009, 10:04 PM

I like the Bling!!!

Mayo · 05-03-2009, 10:54 PM

Looks great

kamikazekyle05 · 05-03-2009, 10:57 PM

That truck looks mean!

dfwright · 05-03-2009, 11:04 PM

I like the shiny too. Looks great!

67CHIP72 · 05-03-2009, 11:20 PM

I would paint the mirror arms white, and still do the pinstripe. Looks sweet CG.

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2009, 11:46 PM

Did you photoshop it, or is that for real? Man what difference...

**oldiron** · 05-03-2009, 11:49 PM

Hey wasn't all of that crome suppose go with MY truck?

Well maybe your wife will ride in the truck now with all of that crome!!!

OARNGESI · 05-04-2009, 06:31 AM

Looks a lot better

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-04-2009, 11:11 AM

Wow, what a difference!! Looks great CG. Now keep your tractor away from it!

WES

rambler · 05-04-2009, 11:30 AM

what a difference, looks great

05-03-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Tractor changes my plans Was out moving my junk around with the tractor and was watching the bucket so I wouldnt scrape the 56 Caddy and failed to look over my shoulder. I just bumped my 71 K20 just enough to tweak the grill surround and the inner support, break the plastic insert and tweak the bumper. I have a new surround, insert and bumper. I also had another center support piece. I hadnt planned on using this stuff yet and the bumper was going to go to Livrat (sorry Mark, PM'd you). I could have driven it like it was, but that would have just looked too crappy. So I stuck it all on today. I forgot what a hassle it is doing this. I had planned on having a white front and rear bumper and white mirror arms. I was also going to do the white pin stripe down the upper body line. Now I am kind kind of liking all the shiny stuff, lol. I dont want to change the mirrors I really like them. Andy suggestions on what color I should paint the support arms? Ill probably just paint the rear step bumper silver. Here a couple of pics of her when I got her and a few pics from today out at the farm. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 05-03-2009 at 07:51 PM.

05-03-2009, 07:55 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: Tractor changes my plans Sorry for your mis hap, but the new inner and outter grill look alot better in my opinion. I would try some Argent Silver on the arms, its not too bright, but not flat either. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

05-03-2009, 08:08 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: Tractor changes my plans Ill look into that color. Probably paint the rear bumper the same color...is that rally wheel color? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-03-2009, 08:23 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: Tractor changes my plans LOL, if you were me you would do what I did =). Me personally I hated the black wheels. Ugly and too wide for my liking. And the tires were ugly too....But thats just me I do love black wheels on a black car or truck when its lowered. Oh also with the small caps. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-03-2009, 08:28 PM	#6
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Tractor changes my plans CG, That thing looks great with that new grill!! __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

05-03-2009, 08:32 PM	#7
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Tractor changes my plans Looks like a whole new truck! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

05-03-2009, 08:35 PM	#8
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Tractor changes my plans Looks like a new truck, Looks good CG!!!! I like the body color with the chrome accent. Enjoy it! R/ __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

05-03-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Tractor changes my plans Wow, what a difference that makes. Your truck looks waaaaay better now! Exactly how I'd do it if it was mine. Please don't put a red interior in it! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Tractor changes my plans Looks great. I like the shiny stuff myself. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-03-2009, 08:47 PM	#11
ajcan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Covington Georgia Posts: 87	Re: Tractor changes my plans I like the wheel and tire package as much as the grill and bumper. I love the original style white with center caps. What tire size are you running on the white wheels? AJ

05-03-2009, 08:49 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tractor changes my plans god works in misterious ways,, so with that on mind he made sure that you damaged your truck then that way you would improve the looks of it...100% __________________ 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

05-03-2009, 09:31 PM	#14
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05-03-2009, 09:34 PM	#15
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05-03-2009, 10:04 PM	#16
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Tractor changes my plans I like the Bling!!!

05-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#17
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05-03-2009, 10:57 PM	#18
kamikazekyle05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Tractor changes my plans That truck looks mean!

05-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#19
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Tractor changes my plans I like the shiny too. Looks great! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

05-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#20
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05-03-2009, 11:46 PM	#21
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05-03-2009, 11:49 PM	#22
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Tractor changes my plans Hey wasn't all of that crome suppose go with MY truck? Well maybe your wife will ride in the truck now with all of that crome!!! __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-04-2009, 06:31 AM	#23
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05-04-2009, 11:11 AM	#24
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05-04-2009, 11:30 AM	#25
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