Polished Slots - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 05-02-2012, 11:27 AM

-
Well, I went and picked up my slots at the polishers yesterday. I haven't had a chance to get them cleaned up and waxed yet. They will be going on the Yellow '70 SWB If I get my butt in gear and get it finished up...

I have two more sets for him to do..

LockDoc

Vintage Windmills · 05-02-2012, 11:32 AM

Wow! Any before pics? Are they clear coated or will you keep polishing the bare aluminum and using wax on it? The corn looks pretty high already for this time of year- lol

big mike71 · 05-02-2012, 11:54 AM

Those look brand new Leon. Do you think you'll have that truck ready for the All Truck Nats?

LEX · 05-02-2012, 12:04 PM

They look great.

**tkeduk8r** · 05-02-2012, 12:45 PM

very cool!!!! I remember making fun o fthe slots in the late 80's nad early 90's when i was in high school. Now I have repented and I am almost addicted to the look... AND dont like the look of the directionals etc. that I drooled over in HS. I have a set or two here too that I am wating to get some tim eto polish up....
--Mike

BluTrukker · 05-02-2012, 05:18 PM

If you don't mind me asking, how much? I did mine by hand, and they are pretty good, but not that good!

Sicklajoie · 05-02-2012, 05:36 PM

Wow those look great!

C/10 King · 05-02-2012, 05:43 PM

I love them slots!

**special-K** · 05-02-2012, 09:30 PM

Those came out real sharp. I would never clear coat aluminum wheels. You can alwAys bring raw aluminum back. You can't do chit when they are clear coated. I've seen clear coat do some nasty things.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

very cool!!!! I remember making fun o fthe slots in the late 80's nad early 90's when i was in high school. Now I have repented and I am almost addicted to the look... AND dont like the look of the directionals etc. that I drooled over in HS. I have a set or two here too that I am wating to get some tim eto polish up....
--Mike

I've always loved aluminum slots and Never cared for directionals at all. Go figure. You don't follow trends and you end up liking the best in the past present and future.

**LockDoc** · 05-02-2012, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Wow! Any before pics? Are they clear coated or will you keep polishing the bare aluminum and using wax on it? The corn looks pretty high already for this time of year- lol

I looked on the computer and didn't find any so I must not have taken any. I will just polish and wax them from time to time. The pictures of the frame & truck were taken last Fall..

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

Those look brand new Leon. Do you think you'll have that truck ready for the All Truck Nats?

I doubt that Mike, but I do need to get it finished.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluTrukker

If you don't mind me asking, how much? I did mine by hand, and they are pretty good, but not that good!

He charged me $25 per wheel but it took him quite a while to get them done because he did them during his slow times..

LockDoc

**jocko** · 05-02-2012, 10:27 PM

$25/wheel is DIRT cheap, holy cow. They look awesome. And the interior is pretty awesome lookin too.

jchav62 · 05-03-2012, 10:01 AM

Those look awesome!! My buddy gave me a set of slots for my '73. I polished them with Mother's, but they didn't come out as awesome as yours! Sick! They went when I sold the truck..

jhwkns · 05-03-2012, 10:58 AM

Nice! They were worth the wait.

05-02-2012, 11:27 AM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,430	Polished Slots - Well, I went and picked up my slots at the polishers yesterday. I haven't had a chance to get them cleaned up and waxed yet. They will be going on the Yellow '70 SWB If I get my butt in gear and get it finished up... I have two more sets for him to do.. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-02-2012, 11:32 AM	#2
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Polished Slots Wow! Any before pics? Are they clear coated or will you keep polishing the bare aluminum and using wax on it? The corn looks pretty high already for this time of year- lol __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

05-02-2012, 11:54 AM	#3
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Polished Slots Those look brand new Leon. Do you think you'll have that truck ready for the All Truck Nats? __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

05-02-2012, 12:04 PM	#4
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Polished Slots They look great.

05-02-2012, 12:45 PM	#5
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Polished Slots very cool!!!! I remember making fun o fthe slots in the late 80's nad early 90's when i was in high school. Now I have repented and I am almost addicted to the look... AND dont like the look of the directionals etc. that I drooled over in HS. I have a set or two here too that I am wating to get some tim eto polish up.... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

05-02-2012, 05:18 PM	#6
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Polished Slots If you don't mind me asking, how much? I did mine by hand, and they are pretty good, but not that good! __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

05-02-2012, 05:36 PM	#7
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Polished Slots Wow those look great! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-02-2012, 05:43 PM	#8
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Polished Slots I love them slots! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

05-02-2012, 10:27 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: Polished Slots $25/wheel is DIRT cheap, holy cow. They look awesome. And the interior is pretty awesome lookin too.

05-03-2012, 10:01 AM	#12
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Polished Slots Those look awesome!! My buddy gave me a set of slots for my '73. I polished them with Mother's, but they didn't come out as awesome as yours! Sick! They went when I sold the truck.. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-03-2012, 10:58 AM	#13
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Polished Slots Nice! They were worth the wait. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.