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07-07-2010, 01:07 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Paint it, or leave it?
What do you guys think? New power train, air ride and big wheels, then drop the body back on how it is? Also loose the homemade rear bumper. What are thoughts on a 6.0 in it perhaps verses an old school small block. Looking for some other ideas.
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07-07-2010, 01:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
The only thing that needs is some "letters" on the tires. LOL
Goodyear of Beefy goodrich.
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I love stock! Not really into the whole bagged, squished,chopped, drooped,cut, bent,lifted,twisted,split,decked,massaged,tubbed,jacked trend. (o.k. slightly lowered is fine) For the love of god, just drive it before you forget what the truck is supposed to look like !....LOL |
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07-07-2010, 01:49 AM
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Kill Bill...et
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Well, It's a '67 so in my bias opinion you really can't go wrong. Everyone's going to have they're own opinion, but ultimately it's YOUR truck. So I say go for it!
I personally would leave the paint as is too, but I'd put 15s and whites on it, bag: yes, poverty bumpers: yes, unless you're going racing and like racking your brain trying to figure out how to keep your rear tires attached to the pavement I'd keep the motor origional. But then again that's just me. But let me reiterate: It's your truck so put your personality and tastes into it. If it was like everybody elses, it just wouldn't be "custom". Welcome to the forum! |
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07-07-2010, 01:53 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
dude if that was my truck iwould throw the original hubcaps on and give it new chrome make the interor look good and i would drive it stock height patina paint there ya go but is not mine so ya
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07-07-2010, 03:41 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Lompoc, CA
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Polish it, wax it, then drive it everywhere.
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07-07-2010, 07:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Jefferson, MD
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Get on the road with that thing! If it were my truck, I'd keep the stock motor and tranny, maybe put on some fresh paint (in the same color), get a real bumper on out back, and be done with it. Nice truck, friend.
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07-07-2010, 08:00 AM
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
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07-07-2010, 08:15 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
I'm no body man, but I bet a good buff job would bring out the true color of that paint.
But if you can't decide, just let me know and I'll be on my way to pick it up. 
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07-07-2010, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Farmers Branch, Tx
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
shoot a coat of clear on it and it would look brand new
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07-07-2010, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dyer, Indiana
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Leave it, looks alot better than mine....If I had your truck, I would leave the paint like that forever...lol
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07-07-2010, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
I would do the following polish it, suspension attitude like a 4/6 , make it road worthy and drive the heck out of it.
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07-07-2010, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Nice truck either way. It is so close to being a real nice truck. I'd paint it, lower it and toss on some nice wheels. Thats just my opinion. Can't lose regardless of what you decide.
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07-07-2010, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upland Ca
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
I'd get it road worthy and drive it for a while. First thing would be fresh brakes including wheel cylinders, MC, and all rubber lines. Then I'd drop it a little, add some dog dish hub caps. Next to the interior, then drive train, exhaust. I like the patina and would opt for that until my pocket book could stand the paint bill. Wish my truck had the original color with that kind of patina, I would leave it alone.
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07-07-2010, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pemberton, BC
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Welcome! very nice looking truck. Got any history about why it's in such good condition?
BTW, I agree with what big_al_71 said above.
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07-07-2010, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: A****er, CA
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
I would say keep it stock, at least for a while and enjoy driving it, that truck is freakin gorgeous. Look at my 67', I drive it like this and I love it, plus I get complements galore! Boy, I want that Truck!!!!!
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07-07-2010, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
That is a nice truck just like it is. Its faded to the same color as my 72 but yours is in much better shape. I would make it mechanicaly safe and drive it. Mine is about to receive stock height springs as the PO lowered mine by heating the coils .The springs were free. I love your truck.
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07-07-2010, 02:05 PM
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Factory Strippers Rule!
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Shingle Springs, CA
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
I would leave the paint alone and drop it to the ground! Don't take it apart to paint it... you will miss the whole summer (or longer) for cruisin'
 Also, LS power would be kinda cool.
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07-07-2010, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
i'd just do the mechanicals a slight spindle and spring drop get it roadworthy in less than a month and load it up and drive and enjoy. b a perfect working truck to haul stuff to swapmeets and fleamarkets with
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07-07-2010, 04:23 PM
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White wall terror
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Croydon, Pa.
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Make it road worthy and drive it, It can only have the original paint once
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07-07-2010, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Forman, ND
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Leave it!!
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07-07-2010, 05:44 PM
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Truck and auto performance nut
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: McKinney,Texas
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Its a blank canvas......do your own thing!!!
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07-07-2010, 05:51 PM
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
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That thing will polish up nicely and you won't have to worry about getting a boo boo on new paint! Go with a gen IV fuel injected engine, easy to find and you'll have the power and economy to go along with it. My 68 with LS2 project in progress, 
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07-07-2010, 06:01 PM
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Location: Australia
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Heres a start
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07-07-2010, 06:32 PM
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Location: Corona, CA
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
Interior pics?
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07-07-2010, 07:15 PM
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Re: Paint it, or leave it?
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dido on that opinion big guy!!!!! Dam I love that truck........................
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