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trixter99 · 12-29-2002, 11:06 PM

Here it is

GMC71k20 · 12-29-2002, 11:22 PM

im not really into 73-87s but that kicks ass. nice truck

ozarkhippie · 12-30-2002, 12:07 AM

nice truck give us some specs.

**Tim Christian** · 12-30-2002, 12:27 AM

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!

*racedvl* · 12-30-2002, 12:31 AM

Wow. . . . . . . . . .

trixter99 · 12-30-2002, 02:44 AM

Sorry for notposting any specs.....It has a fairly stock 350 that runs on propane 6"suspension 3"bodylift rolls on 37 12.50 16"wheels and tires.I did all the bodywork and painted it myself .The body was pretty bad so needless to say I put allnew GM panels except front fenders . The paint is Dupont laser red tri-coat, it looks exactly like true candy apple red and is very deep but prone to ugly huge rock chips. O ya i am a bodyman by trade, Sorry I did'nt post any specs before but I'm just learning this picture posting thing and was suprised it even worked........ later .....Darcy

trixter99 · 12-30-2002, 03:18 AM

here's another

trixter99 · 12-30-2002, 03:45 AM

last one

**Yukon Jack** · 12-30-2002, 11:20 AM

That is a really sweet color. Very nice!

72C10chevy4x4 · 12-30-2002, 04:40 PM

Darcy, that color is awesome! You said it is Dupont laser red tri-coat; what does that mean? Is tri-coat a special procedure-not the same as base/clear coat (I would assume that would be a 'duo-coat',,)? Is it possible to get a light/bright blue with the same process (similar to a stock 70/71 GMC blue-didn't come on Chevy's apparently)? thanks-Paul

**old Rusty C10** · 12-30-2002, 05:30 PM

shes a beauty i hope mine turns out as well

trixter99 · 12-30-2002, 08:57 PM

Paul, laser red is just the name of the color and tri coat means there is a base color coat a tinted mid coat and then top coat(clearcoat) I think you could make any color you want if you just have the time to play with. Just remember any time you build a custom color the chances of matching it are greatly reduced compared to a ready made formula.This color is a (ford- mazda) formula.

72C10chevy4x4 · 12-30-2002, 11:33 PM

I do not know a lot about paint processes,, is your paint job similar to what was found on the 88 300zx limited edition's (pearlescent white) and also on new cadilac's (pearlescent offwhite)? when a metallic is applied, is it generally a single base coat? I have a 96 Chevy suburban with 'dark cherry metallic', do you know if that is a regular base/clear coat? The reason I'm asking all of these questions is first of all I don't know the answers

, second I really like the look of these paints when the angle of viewing the paintjob changes and I'm trying to plan for my 72's paint job.
thanks-Paul

trixter99 · 12-31-2002, 01:18 AM

Paul, as far as I know the caddy is a pearl tri-coat we have repaired one at the shop I work at acouple of times the color is a ***** to match,I am unsure about the nissan paint,and if your suburban has factory paint it is for sure a base/clear system. The reason these paint jobs seem to change hues is because of all the pearls in the paint.My truck has no pearl in the paint just a really coarse metalic red base with a blood red transparent mid coat,and it has a really dark burgandy side tone I think it is becuase I put the mid coat on heavier than you would if you were just trying to match a panel.

K5KRAZIE · 01-02-2003, 01:40 AM

I'm not a huge fan of that generation of GMs. But you got me thinking now! AWSOME!!

chevy68388 · 01-03-2003, 01:29 AM

nice nice nice hey what kind of 37s are they swampersthey look so much better than my 35s i have the same amount of lift and mine looks smaller

trixter99 · 01-03-2003, 10:14 PM

They're Super Swamper Radials they dig awsome but absolutley suck on ice.

Mudder · 01-03-2003, 10:40 PM

Very nice! like the stance and the color.

Beast388 · 01-04-2003, 04:25 PM

Sweet color and sweet truck!!

Txstruck · 01-05-2003, 04:43 PM

Thats the same lift and size tires I want on my 86 K30. I think Ill take that pic and photoshop it with camo paint like my truck has so Ill know what it will look like. Man does she look good!!! How does she handle? Did you use any blocks with the 8" lift?

6869704X4 · 01-06-2003, 11:41 AM

That truck is super sharp.
How do your swampers do in the cold as far as flat spots. I'm half way to work(11miles) before mine smooth out. And its only down in the 30s/40s here. I can only fill my coffee cup about half way to keep it from bouncing out.

trixter99 · 01-06-2003, 03:21 PM

My lift is 6"springs front and rear as well as a 3" body lift. The swampers get horrible flat spots at -25 but who cares how it rides as long as it looks cool. It handles pretty well for a lifted truck partly I think because of the 16" wheels ( less sidewall). Darcy

outlaw · 01-06-2003, 03:38 PM

nice truck but I really like the color

meathead95 · 01-06-2003, 11:55 PM

very nice

bs300ex5 · 01-09-2003, 09:45 PM

man that is my favrotie model of fullsize (body style) i've wanted one of those since i was like 6 years old but i do have one suggestion for perfection... a cowl induction hood but he!! it looks really good as it is... nice work

12-29-2002, 11:06 PM	#1
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	My truck Here it is Attached Images

12-30-2002, 12:07 AM	#3
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	nice truck give us some specs. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

12-30-2002, 02:44 AM	#6
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Sorry for notposting any specs.....It has a fairly stock 350 that runs on propane 6"suspension 3"bodylift rolls on 37 12.50 16"wheels and tires.I did all the bodywork and painted it myself .The body was pretty bad so needless to say I put allnew GM panels except front fenders . The paint is Dupont laser red tri-coat, it looks exactly like true candy apple red and is very deep but prone to ugly huge rock chips. O ya i am a bodyman by trade, Sorry I did'nt post any specs before but I'm just learning this picture posting thing and was suprised it even worked........ later .....Darcy __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport Last edited by trixter99; 12-30-2002 at 02:49 AM.

12-30-2002, 03:18 AM	#7
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	here's another Attached Images

12-30-2002, 03:45 AM	#8
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	last one Attached Images __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

12-29-2002, 11:22 PM	#2
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,278	im not really into 73-87s but that kicks ass. nice truck

12-30-2002, 12:27 AM	#4
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!

12-30-2002, 12:31 AM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Wow. . . . . . . . . .

12-30-2002, 11:20 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	That is a really sweet color. Very nice! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-30-2002, 04:40 PM	#10
72C10chevy4x4 UK Wildcat Fan! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 515	Darcy, that color is awesome! You said it is Dupont laser red tri-coat; what does that mean? Is tri-coat a special procedure-not the same as base/clear coat (I would assume that would be a 'duo-coat',,)? Is it possible to get a light/bright blue with the same process (similar to a stock 70/71 GMC blue-didn't come on Chevy's apparently)? thanks-Paul

12-30-2002, 05:30 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	shes a beauty i hope mine turns out as well __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-30-2002, 08:57 PM	#12
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Paul, laser red is just the name of the color and tri coat means there is a base color coat a tinted mid coat and then top coat(clearcoat) I think you could make any color you want if you just have the time to play with. Just remember any time you build a custom color the chances of matching it are greatly reduced compared to a ready made formula.This color is a (ford- mazda) formula. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

12-30-2002, 11:33 PM	#13
72C10chevy4x4 UK Wildcat Fan! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 515	I do not know a lot about paint processes,, is your paint job similar to what was found on the 88 300zx limited edition's (pearlescent white) and also on new cadilac's (pearlescent offwhite)? when a metallic is applied, is it generally a single base coat? I have a 96 Chevy suburban with 'dark cherry metallic', do you know if that is a regular base/clear coat? The reason I'm asking all of these questions is first of all I don't know the answers , second I really like the look of these paints when the angle of viewing the paintjob changes and I'm trying to plan for my 72's paint job. thanks-Paul

12-31-2002, 01:18 AM	#14
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Paul, as far as I know the caddy is a pearl tri-coat we have repaired one at the shop I work at acouple of times the color is a ***** to match,I am unsure about the nissan paint,and if your suburban has factory paint it is for sure a base/clear system. The reason these paint jobs seem to change hues is because of all the pearls in the paint.My truck has no pearl in the paint just a really coarse metalic red base with a blood red transparent mid coat,and it has a really dark burgandy side tone I think it is becuase I put the mid coat on heavier than you would if you were just trying to match a panel. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

01-02-2003, 01:40 AM	#15
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	I'm not a huge fan of that generation of GMs. But you got me thinking now! AWSOME!! __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually



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01-03-2003, 01:29 AM	#16
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	nice nice nice hey what kind of 37s are they swampersthey look so much better than my 35s i have the same amount of lift and mine looks smaller __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

01-03-2003, 10:14 PM	#17
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	They're Super Swamper Radials they dig awsome but absolutley suck on ice. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

01-03-2003, 10:40 PM	#18
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Very nice! like the stance and the color.

01-04-2003, 04:25 PM	#19
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	Sweet color and sweet truck!! __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.

01-05-2003, 04:43 PM	#20
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	Thats the same lift and size tires I want on my 86 K30. I think Ill take that pic and photoshop it with camo paint like my truck has so Ill know what it will look like. Man does she look good!!! How does she handle? Did you use any blocks with the 8" lift? __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

01-06-2003, 11:41 AM	#21
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	That truck is super sharp. How do your swampers do in the cold as far as flat spots. I'm half way to work(11miles) before mine smooth out. And its only down in the 30s/40s here. I can only fill my coffee cup about half way to keep it from bouncing out. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

01-06-2003, 03:21 PM	#22
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	My lift is 6"springs front and rear as well as a 3" body lift. The swampers get horrible flat spots at -25 but who cares how it rides as long as it looks cool. It handles pretty well for a lifted truck partly I think because of the 16" wheels ( less sidewall). Darcy __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

01-06-2003, 03:38 PM	#23
outlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 80	nice truck but I really like the color

01-06-2003, 11:55 PM	#24
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	very nice __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-09-2003, 09:45 PM	#25
bs300ex5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: alexandria KY Posts: 2	man that is my favrotie model of fullsize (body style) i've wanted one of those since i was like 6 years old but i do have one suggestion for perfection... a cowl induction hood but he!! it looks really good as it is... nice work __________________ LOOKING FOR A 1973 - 1987 FULLSIZE CHEVY 4X4 WETHER IT'S A RESTORATION PROJECT OR READY TO RIDE PLEASE PM ME!

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