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**derotoreut** · 07-28-2013, 10:20 PM

I was pleased to take awards for both of my trucks at a local car show today. I thought I would share some pictures. Enjoy.

roughedup72 · 07-28-2013, 10:29 PM

Nice! Good looking trucks for sure.

**med.bronze** · 07-28-2013, 10:36 PM

Congrats! Great looking pickups
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67swb72klb · 07-28-2013, 10:43 PM

nice!! like to see more of the swb

Sicklajoie · 07-28-2013, 10:46 PM

Congrats!
I like the idea of having your signboards on the underside of the hood.

kowboy63 · 07-28-2013, 10:55 PM

Congrats. Great looking trucks, I'm partial to the orange one but both look like showroom condition.

Expat_dude · 07-28-2013, 11:33 PM

Great looking trucks!! Congrats!!
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**derotoreut** · 07-29-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Congrats!
I like the idea of having your signboards on the underside of the hood.

I made the signboards myself. I get a lot of nice comments about them. I should seriously consider making them for other people. I know how expensive they are to buy. At first I used Velcro tape, but that left one half of the Velcro stuck to the hood when I took the signboard off. My wife said why not just use magnets (Duh!).

So I used clear packaging tape to hold the magnets on. The packing tape also protects the painted surface of the hood. Then to store it (in the '70), I just stick it up over my head in the cab because I don't have a headliner in that truck.

1stchevy · 07-29-2013, 09:02 AM

Congratulations, very well deserved both trucks look great.

Sicklajoie · 07-29-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

I made the signboards myself. I get a lot of nice comments about them. I should seriously consider making them for other people. I know how expensive they are to buy. At first I used Velcro tape, but that left one half of the Velcro stuck to the hood when I took the signboard off. My wife said why not just use magnets (Duh!).

So I used clear packaging tape to hold the magnets on. The packing tape also protects the painted surface of the hood. Then to store it (in the '70), I just stick it up over my head in the cab because I don't have a headliner in that truck.

I hear from people all the time at shows trying to pedal a signboards on me but I've never been interested. I don't like clutter and I like to have the truck speak for itself. But I really like your setup. Thanks for the info!

**HeloCrewChief** · 07-29-2013, 03:35 PM

Your a lucky guy with two beautiful trucks. Got to ask what size tire are you running on the Orange one? I have the exact same truck exept in long bed format. I'm running the 16.5x8.25 wheels too.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-29-2013, 08:13 PM

Congrats both are very clean nice looking trucks..

Tinkermc · 07-29-2013, 08:25 PM

that's the way to show those people who' s king.

**derotoreut** · 07-29-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HeloCrewChief

Your a lucky guy with two beautiful trucks. Got to ask what size tire are you running on the Orange one? I have the exact same truck exept in long bed format. I'm running the 16.5x8.25 wheels too.

Thanks for the compliments. On the orange K10 I'm running 31X10.5-15 tires.

**Cash3481** · 07-29-2013, 11:23 PM

Proud Day...Congrats!
Probably not your last awards either!
Mike

VA72C10 · 07-29-2013, 11:28 PM

Nice looking trucks. Looks like the awards were well deserved.
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PAWS 72 · 07-29-2013, 11:58 PM

Congrats. Both trucks are nice.

**TBONE1964** · 07-30-2013, 08:03 AM

Congrats on your accomplishment. I know how hard it is to place with one truck but to do it with two is something to really be proud of.

rsavage · 07-31-2013, 08:05 AM

Congrats Dan, both are beauties. This was a 600 car show with a huge attendance. There was a crowd of people hanging around your trucks all day! Those were well deserved awards.

502ms · 07-31-2013, 10:18 PM

Congrats! Two beauties for sure!
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**FirstOwner69** · 07-31-2013, 10:47 PM

Way to go, Dan. They look great!

Jim

JimJones · 08-04-2013, 12:15 PM

Hey derotoreut
I was looking thru your pics and was wondering if both of your trucks have the same "ground clearance" or "ride height"?
It's kind of hard to tell for sure because the field where you have them parked side by side is not 100% level but to me they look like they might be the same height?

Tell me more about these trucks. Are they both the factory stock ride height? And is there a difference between the 4x4 and 2wd ride height?

I'm going to get my own C10 and am personally debating between a 2wd and a 4x4.

Check out my threads on the subject
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post6199500

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6201015

P.S.
Awesome trucks I'm big on keeping them as original and simple as possible

**derotoreut** · 08-06-2013, 09:43 PM

There is a definite difference between my two trucks. First of all the '70 K10 is 1/2 ton with stock ride height and 31X10.5-15 tires. The '69 C20 is 3/4 ton with heavy duty front springs to lift it and 285/70-17 tires. The 285/70-17 tires are about 1-3/4" taller, and about 1" wider then the 15" tires. Plus the front lift on the '69 just adds to it. It has a higher lift then the stock K10 4X4.

kaynnon · 08-07-2013, 12:58 AM

both trucks are beautiful. i have always liked white rims on trucks

07-28-2013, 10:20 PM	#1
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Took awards for both trucks at car show. I was pleased to take awards for both of my trucks at a local car show today. I thought I would share some pictures. Enjoy. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

07-28-2013, 10:29 PM	#2
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Nice! Good looking trucks for sure. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

07-28-2013, 10:36 PM	#3
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats! Great looking pickups Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

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67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. nice!! like to see more of the swb __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

07-28-2013, 10:46 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats! I like the idea of having your signboards on the underside of the hood. __________________ "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/

07-28-2013, 10:55 PM	#6
kowboy63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 193	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats. Great looking trucks, I'm partial to the orange one but both look like showroom condition.

07-28-2013, 11:33 PM	#7
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Great looking trucks!! Congrats!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

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1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congratulations, very well deserved both trucks look great.

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HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,042	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Your a lucky guy with two beautiful trucks. Got to ask what size tire are you running on the Orange one? I have the exact same truck exept in long bed format. I'm running the 16.5x8.25 wheels too. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

07-29-2013, 08:13 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats both are very clean nice looking trucks.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-29-2013, 08:25 PM	#13
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. that's the way to show those people who' s king.

07-29-2013, 11:23 PM	#15
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Proud Day...Congrats! Probably not your last awards either! Mike

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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Nice looking trucks. Looks like the awards were well deserved. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-29-2013, 11:58 PM	#17
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats. Both trucks are nice.

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TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats on your accomplishment. I know how hard it is to place with one truck but to do it with two is something to really be proud of.



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07-31-2013, 08:05 AM	#19
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats Dan, both are beauties. This was a 600 car show with a huge attendance. There was a crowd of people hanging around your trucks all day! Those were well deserved awards. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-31-2013, 10:18 PM	#20
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Congrats! Two beauties for sure! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

07-31-2013, 10:47 PM	#21
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,843	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Way to go, Dan. They look great! Jim

08-04-2013, 12:15 PM	#22
JimJones Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 113	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. Hey derotoreut I was looking thru your pics and was wondering if both of your trucks have the same "ground clearance" or "ride height"? It's kind of hard to tell for sure because the field where you have them parked side by side is not 100% level but to me they look like they might be the same height? Tell me more about these trucks. Are they both the factory stock ride height? And is there a difference between the 4x4 and 2wd ride height? I'm going to get my own C10 and am personally debating between a 2wd and a 4x4. Check out my threads on the subject http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post6199500 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6201015 P.S. Awesome trucks I'm big on keeping them as original and simple as possible

08-06-2013, 09:43 PM	#23
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. There is a definite difference between my two trucks. First of all the '70 K10 is 1/2 ton with stock ride height and 31X10.5-15 tires. The '69 C20 is 3/4 ton with heavy duty front springs to lift it and 285/70-17 tires. The 285/70-17 tires are about 1-3/4" taller, and about 1" wider then the 15" tires. Plus the front lift on the '69 just adds to it. It has a higher lift then the stock K10 4X4. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

08-07-2013, 12:58 AM	#24
kaynnon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 72	Re: Took awards for both trucks at car show. both trucks are beautiful. i have always liked white rims on trucks __________________ 72 Cheyenne LWB

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