10 second Fleetside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OrrieG · 10-19-2009, 07:08 PM

I took these at Firebird a couple of weekends ago. The owners were not around so I couldn't get a shot of the engines. I was going to chrome my grille but after seeing this grey on blue (my exterior color choice) I think I am going just paint it.

Kim57 · 10-19-2009, 07:30 PM

Very nice trucks.
Kim

50adrod · 10-19-2009, 09:22 PM

whats on the hood of that '40 ?

OrrieG · 10-20-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 50adrod

whats on the hood of that '40 ?

Rubber Rat, it was the Halloween Classic. The racers decorate the pits and their cars. Lots of costumes too. Great fun.

c10addict · 10-20-2009, 09:04 AM

Nice pics... As far as the grill goes Do you have a powder coater near you?? If so I my guy has a powder that looks just like the shiny finish on jet coated headers... He did the grill and bumpers on his truck and it looks great... He has my bumpers now for my 54... I will try and get some pics..

OrrieG · 10-20-2009, 11:32 AM

Lots of powdercoaters around here, they can do full frames if you want. Can you powdercoat over bondo, my grill will needs some minor work.

joeys66pickup · 10-21-2009, 04:02 PM

that fleetside is Seriously awesome..... didnt by chance get to know whats under the hood did ya Orrie?

OrrieG · 10-21-2009, 05:11 PM

No, we wandered by twice and no one was in the pits. I'm guessing for that it's a BB crate motor with lots of carburation. You can hide a lot under these big ol' hoods. Hopefully he will be back next season.

flatbedchev · 10-21-2009, 05:14 PM

That fleetside is BADASS!!!

steve53 · 10-22-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Lots of powdercoaters around here, they can do full frames if you want. Can you powdercoat over bondo, my grill will needs some minor work.

i think the powder sticks to the metal using static then it is baked on. if im right then i dont know how good it would be at sticking to bondo. im no powdercoater though.

Norselander · 10-22-2009, 01:30 AM

Orrie,

A special filler exists that will take powdercoat. Your local shop should be able to fill you in.

OrrieG · 10-22-2009, 04:27 PM

Thanks, must have metalic base mixed in with the plastic so it takes the charge.

**mr48chev** · 10-22-2009, 06:46 PM

Orrie, check this out http://www.alvinproducts.com/Content.asp?id=20 It may be what you need but I'd print out the page and ask the powder coater first before buying it.

I was always under the impression that you had to have bare metal due to the heat and electrical charge involved.

I'd venture to say to be able to run tens that truck has some serious horsepower under the hood.

c10addict · 10-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Here is a pic of the truck.... hard to see the color but it is shiney almost like anodized trim... The bumper and grill are both powdered..

OrrieG · 10-23-2009, 07:03 PM

I'm warming up to the idea of that on bumper too instead of chrome; different. I could maybe use my Fleetside back bumper too since it needs some extra holes welded up (poor bumper guard install by PO). Powdercoating can't be much more than the $260 each Ogden Chrome wants.

I also really like the green wheel, I am so over red....

joeys66pickup · 10-23-2009, 07:58 PM

that is a sweet stepside...

im with you Orrie (as i walk over and stand in front of my red rims to hide them from view)

10-19-2009, 07:08 PM	#1
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	10 second Fleetside I took these at Firebird a couple of weekends ago. The owners were not around so I couldn't get a shot of the engines. I was going to chrome my grille but after seeing this grey on blue (my exterior color choice) I think I am going just paint it. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-19-2009, 07:30 PM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 10 second Fleetside Very nice trucks. Kim

10-19-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: 10 second Fleetside whats on the hood of that '40 ? __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

10-20-2009, 09:04 AM	#5
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: 10 second Fleetside Nice pics... As far as the grill goes Do you have a powder coater near you?? If so I my guy has a powder that looks just like the shiny finish on jet coated headers... He did the grill and bumpers on his truck and it looks great... He has my bumpers now for my 54... I will try and get some pics.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

10-20-2009, 11:32 AM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 10 second Fleetside Lots of powdercoaters around here, they can do full frames if you want. Can you powdercoat over bondo, my grill will needs some minor work. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-21-2009, 04:02 PM	#7
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: 10 second Fleetside that fleetside is Seriously awesome..... didnt by chance get to know whats under the hood did ya Orrie? __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

10-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 10 second Fleetside No, we wandered by twice and no one was in the pits. I'm guessing for that it's a BB crate motor with lots of carburation. You can hide a lot under these big ol' hoods. Hopefully he will be back next season. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#9
flatbedchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Flin Flon Manitoba Posts: 327	Re: 10 second Fleetside That fleetside is BADASS!!!

10-22-2009, 01:30 AM	#11
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	Re: 10 second Fleetside Orrie, A special filler exists that will take powdercoat. Your local shop should be able to fill you in. __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey

10-22-2009, 04:27 PM	#12
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 10 second Fleetside Thanks, must have metalic base mixed in with the plastic so it takes the charge. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-22-2009, 06:46 PM	#13
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: 10 second Fleetside Orrie, check this out http://www.alvinproducts.com/Content.asp?id=20 It may be what you need but I'd print out the page and ask the powder coater first before buying it. I was always under the impression that you had to have bare metal due to the heat and electrical charge involved. I'd venture to say to be able to run tens that truck has some serious horsepower under the hood. Last edited by mr48chev; 10-22-2009 at 06:47 PM.

10-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#14
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: 10 second Fleetside Here is a pic of the truck.... hard to see the color but it is shiney almost like anodized trim... The bumper and grill are both powdered.. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

10-23-2009, 07:03 PM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 10 second Fleetside I'm warming up to the idea of that on bumper too instead of chrome; different. I could maybe use my Fleetside back bumper too since it needs some extra holes welded up (poor bumper guard install by PO). Powdercoating can't be much more than the $260 each Ogden Chrome wants. I also really like the green wheel, I am so over red.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 10-23-2009 at 07:04 PM.

10-23-2009, 07:58 PM	#16
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: 10 second Fleetside that is a sweet stepside... im with you Orrie (as i walk over and stand in front of my red rims to hide them from view) __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!



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