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**davischevy** · 01-01-2017, 02:13 PM

The white along the lower part of the truck, and the tailgate of the Son In Laws 4x4 needed be repainted. The white looked like it had been painted with house paint, and if you gave never repaired the upper part of a tailgate be prepared for frustration.

I removed the lower molding, which requires the removal of the doors and bumpers. I didn't get a good shot of the lower white, but the work really woke the truck up.

**70cst** · 01-01-2017, 02:17 PM

Very nicely done

Toms67 · 01-01-2017, 03:06 PM

Wow. What a difference. From night and day. Nice.

**davischevy** · 01-01-2017, 03:20 PM

He found my NOS molding stash.

LongBox · 01-01-2017, 04:16 PM

Nice work. Really made a lot of difference to the overall look of the truck. Can I ask where you sourced the chrome rear bumper? Another question: Were the wheels originally white on that truck? I ask because I note that just painting the wheels makes things look much better, and I'm wondering if white or silver was original on these trucks.

FRCvette · 01-01-2017, 05:48 PM

That is nice, looks like a new truck.

**davischevy** · 01-01-2017, 05:54 PM

The 6"x15" wheels on the truck when we got it were white. We added the 8"x15" wheels and had them powder coated. Here is a pic with the old and new wheels, and the old house paint along the bottom.

wshattuck · 01-01-2017, 07:02 PM

that's looking NICE... love the colors!

**jerry moss** · 01-01-2017, 07:27 PM

what a difference !!!!!!! WOW

Husker · 01-01-2017, 07:28 PM

Very nice like your truck.
Ron

**davischevy** · 01-01-2017, 07:30 PM

The rear bumper came from the Car and Truck Shop in Orange, CA.

**72 Super** · 01-01-2017, 09:52 PM

Very nice truck. A little work goes along way.

Ray

**special-K** · 01-01-2017, 11:46 PM

It's nice when you can still find a truck that just takes a little here and a little there to look really sharp again. I remember when you hauled that one home. Looks great!

**davischevy** · 01-01-2017, 11:59 PM

Your memory here.

**davischevy** · 01-02-2017, 12:06 AM

RE; your comment about needing a little here and there.

I originally bought the Longhorn as a parts truck. I parked it out back and when I would walk by it, It would say something to me.

It's just an old truck, but damn I love to drive that thing. I never get tired of starting it up in the garage in the morning and hearing the lope of that big block.

**cericd** · 01-02-2017, 01:32 AM

Wonderful job!

Could you show a picture from straight on of the back of the truck? I'd like to see a straight shot of that bumper. How do you feel about the quality of the bumper? Any issues with it?

SuperC10Tex · 01-02-2017, 08:42 AM

Very Nice!!!

**Boog** · 01-02-2017, 12:41 PM

Larry it looks so much better. You must have buffed the ochre too? And new shoes always makes em look better too. It looks like a whole different truck.

**davischevy** · 01-02-2017, 04:35 PM

Boog, we are taking it to the detail shop Wednesday to get the whole thing buffed. I started to buff it, but I have too many irons in the fire.

I can't even get time to come down and have lunch.

**Boog** · 01-02-2017, 04:47 PM

How does it run out? It looks good, sits good. You get it looking too good and the sil might up and sell it.

So you haven't officially retired yet. You're letting the boys run the bidnezz but you aren't sittling round twittling thumbs?
I expect to be going through your way again before long and I'll ring you up.

**davischevy** · 01-02-2017, 05:06 PM

Boog, The SIL is like me, he never sells anything. We put a new 290 HP crate motor in the 4x4. It runs good.

I come to my shop everyday. I work on my stuff and move the heavy hauls because I won't let anybody touch my Peterbilt. I took an excavator down to Oark last Wednesday and picked up an excavator at Ft Smith. It was a long day but a good day. Man the burgers at Oark Café are great.

Great part is they pay me to stay away. I go up front once in while and complain about something so they feel like they are getting their money's worth.

Call if you come through Harrison.

**davischevy** · 01-02-2017, 05:21 PM

RE; bumper question.

As far as reproduction bumpers go, it is fine. It's not as heavy as a OEM, but the fit and finish are good. I have several OEM cores, but we decided to put a repro bumper on because he uses this truck, and if it gets bent, no big loss. I forgot to order reproduction trim so I ended up using NOS trim on the tailgate.

I will post more pictures when we get it back from the detail shop.

68panelman · 01-02-2017, 05:21 PM

Looks great, like everyone said, looks like a new truck

**Boog** · 01-02-2017, 05:23 PM

We know who's got the sweet setup i tell ya.

I will, thanks.

**davischevy** · 01-04-2017, 11:48 PM

For cericd

01-01-2017, 02:13 PM	#1
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	I finally painted the tailgate. The white along the lower part of the truck, and the tailgate of the Son In Laws 4x4 needed be repainted. The white looked like it had been painted with house paint, and if you gave never repaired the upper part of a tailgate be prepared for frustration. I removed the lower molding, which requires the removal of the doors and bumpers. I didn't get a good shot of the lower white, but the work really woke the truck up. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2017, 02:17 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Very nicely done __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-01-2017, 03:06 PM	#3
Toms67 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sackets harbor ny Posts: 282	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Wow. What a difference. From night and day. Nice.

01-01-2017, 03:20 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. He found my NOS molding stash. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2017, 04:16 PM	#5
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Nice work. Really made a lot of difference to the overall look of the truck. Can I ask where you sourced the chrome rear bumper? Another question: Were the wheels originally white on that truck? I ask because I note that just painting the wheels makes things look much better, and I'm wondering if white or silver was original on these trucks. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

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01-01-2017, 05:54 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. The 6"x15" wheels on the truck when we got it were white. We added the 8"x15" wheels and had them powder coated. Here is a pic with the old and new wheels, and the old house paint along the bottom. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2017, 07:02 PM	#8
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01-01-2017, 07:27 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. what a difference !!!!!!! WOW __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-01-2017, 07:28 PM	#10
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Very nice like your truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

01-01-2017, 07:30 PM	#11
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. The rear bumper came from the Car and Truck Shop in Orange, CA. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2017, 09:52 PM	#12
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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. It's nice when you can still find a truck that just takes a little here and a little there to look really sharp again. I remember when you hauled that one home. Looks great! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2017, 11:59 PM	#14
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Your memory here. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-02-2017, 12:06 AM	#15
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. RE; your comment about needing a little here and there. I originally bought the Longhorn as a parts truck. I parked it out back and when I would walk by it, It would say something to me. It's just an old truck, but damn I love to drive that thing. I never get tired of starting it up in the garage in the morning and hearing the lope of that big block. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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01-02-2017, 01:32 AM	#16
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Wonderful job! Could you show a picture from straight on of the back of the truck? I'd like to see a straight shot of that bumper. How do you feel about the quality of the bumper? Any issues with it? __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

01-02-2017, 08:42 AM	#17
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01-02-2017, 12:41 PM	#18
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Larry it looks so much better. You must have buffed the ochre too? And new shoes always makes em look better too. It looks like a whole different truck. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-02-2017, 04:35 PM	#19
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Boog, we are taking it to the detail shop Wednesday to get the whole thing buffed. I started to buff it, but I have too many irons in the fire. I can't even get time to come down and have lunch. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-02-2017, 04:47 PM	#20
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. How does it run out? It looks good, sits good. You get it looking too good and the sil might up and sell it. So you haven't officially retired yet. You're letting the boys run the bidnezz but you aren't sittling round twittling thumbs? I expect to be going through your way again before long and I'll ring you up. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-02-2017, 05:06 PM	#21
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Boog, The SIL is like me, he never sells anything. We put a new 290 HP crate motor in the 4x4. It runs good. I come to my shop everyday. I work on my stuff and move the heavy hauls because I won't let anybody touch my Peterbilt. I took an excavator down to Oark last Wednesday and picked up an excavator at Ft Smith. It was a long day but a good day. Man the burgers at Oark Café are great. Great part is they pay me to stay away. I go up front once in while and complain about something so they feel like they are getting their money's worth. Call if you come through Harrison. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-02-2017, 05:21 PM	#22
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. RE; bumper question. As far as reproduction bumpers go, it is fine. It's not as heavy as a OEM, but the fit and finish are good. I have several OEM cores, but we decided to put a repro bumper on because he uses this truck, and if it gets bent, no big loss. I forgot to order reproduction trim so I ended up using NOS trim on the tailgate. I will post more pictures when we get it back from the detail shop. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-02-2017, 05:21 PM	#23
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. Looks great, like everyone said, looks like a new truck

01-02-2017, 05:23 PM	#24
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. We know who's got the sweet setup i tell ya. I will, thanks. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-04-2017, 11:48 PM	#25
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,835	Re: I finally painted the tailgate. For cericd Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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