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murguia · 12-07-2023, 08:47 PM

Remember those huge dents in my top lip of the tailgate, well I had my dads friend work them out and spot that top 1/3 as best he could. I had him add a little patina to it.

Was hoping he’d use black as the primer color coming through, but overall I’m very happy with how it turned out.

Wasn’t cheap, but was well worth it.

Sicklajoie · 12-07-2023, 08:58 PM

Looks great.
What exactly did he do?

Casper42 · 12-07-2023, 09:00 PM

looks like great work! not sure why patina would be added where there were none before, but ok. You have an amazing C10, looking forward to seeing the install and out in nature soon.

**Warrens69GMC** · 12-07-2023, 09:18 PM

Nice work!!

murguia · 12-07-2023, 09:22 PM

Yeah, it’s done,’otherwise I would’ve said ease up on the patina. I get what you are saying. I’m just extremely happy with the outcome so I’m gonna run with it and enjoy it

They heated it up and pulled the metal, then worked it to straighten it as best they could. It was really warped front and back, so I’m sure it was a lot of work. Then I just told him to use the color code and match it in 1/3 top and to cut the paint right where the lip starts above the Chevrolet letters.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-07-2023, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by murguia

Remember those huge dents in my top lip of the tailgate, well I had my dads friend work them out and spot that top 1/3 as best he could. I had him add a little patina to it.

Was hoping he’d use black as the primer color coming through, but overall I’m very happy with how it turned out.

Wasn’t cheap, but was well worth it.

Your painter's an Artist.

yuccales · 12-07-2023, 10:39 PM

Turned out great!

novaX522 · 12-07-2023, 10:44 PM

Wow, that is impressive!

Jason Bourne · 12-07-2023, 10:46 PM

Unbelievable transformation! That man has skills.

best view · 12-07-2023, 11:03 PM

What, that’s f in unbelievable there’s no f in way he f in did that does he want to marry my sister

murguia · 12-07-2023, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by best view

what, that’s f in unbelievable there’s no f in way he f in did that does he want to marry my sister

🤣🤣🤣

ghackett1 · 12-08-2023, 06:45 AM

Nice work, those dents were in the top crease which makes removal difficult.

**mkmc69** · 12-08-2023, 07:00 AM

Whatever he charged you to do that quality of work, was worth it. Looks amazing compared to what he started with. Great job!

**Palf70Step** · 12-08-2023, 08:22 AM

**special-K** · 12-08-2023, 08:32 AM

WOW! An actual body man. Great skills

**1970cstblazer** · 12-08-2023, 08:36 AM

Steel that thick isn't easy to work with. Also, if those dents are super old, they will be more difficult to massage out.

He did a masterful job of taking that damage out, and salvaging it.

Chevys4life · 12-08-2023, 11:31 AM

Yep...........he did an excellent job and it was well work it for sure. That tailgate looks fantastic!!!!!

**HO455** · 12-09-2023, 07:48 PM

Man that's depressing. Now the HOA is going to leave you alone. I guess I won't be driving south to relieve you of that troublesome truck. Maybe they'll come up with a no patina clause.

**68bowtie** · 12-09-2023, 10:21 PM

That was the right move for that truck. Nice work!

murguia · 12-09-2023, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Man that's depressing. Now the HOA is going to leave you alone. I guess I won't be driving south to relieve you of that troublesome truck. Maybe they'll come up with a no patina clause.

🤣 you never know lol

**PbFut** · 12-10-2023, 11:53 AM

I marvel at the skill and result of a master craftsmen. This is an example of such. I had no idea something like this was possible without a patch. I think we all would enjoy a few close shots just to celibate what remarkable work we have whitnessed.

**HO455** · 12-11-2023, 04:07 PM

I agree but, I want to Celebrate instead of celibate.

Casper42 · 12-11-2023, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I agree but, I want to Celebrate instead of celibate.

did someone say they want Celebrex?

**PbFut** · 12-11-2023, 08:11 PM

I'd like to blame the phone but there is a reason why my screen name is Fut and not foot. My report cards will also confirm a very poor skill set when it come to reading and writing.
Now back to the tailgate, where's them close ups

12-07-2023, 08:47 PM	#1
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Remember those huge dents in my top lip of the tailgate, well I had my dads friend work them out and spot that top 1/3 as best he could. I had him add a little patina to it. Was hoping he’d use black as the primer color coming through, but overall I’m very happy with how it turned out. Wasn’t cheap, but was well worth it. Attached Images Last edited by murguia; 12-08-2023 at 05:08 PM.

12-07-2023, 08:58 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Looks great. What exactly did he do? __________________ "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/

12-07-2023, 09:00 PM	#3
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 332	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in looks like great work! not sure why patina would be added where there were none before, but ok. You have an amazing C10, looking forward to seeing the install and out in nature soon. __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

12-07-2023, 09:18 PM	#4
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Nice work!! __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

12-07-2023, 09:22 PM	#5
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Yeah, it’s done,’otherwise I would’ve said ease up on the patina. I get what you are saying. I’m just extremely happy with the outcome so I’m gonna run with it and enjoy it They heated it up and pulled the metal, then worked it to straighten it as best they could. It was really warped front and back, so I’m sure it was a lot of work. Then I just told him to use the color code and match it in 1/3 top and to cut the paint right where the lip starts above the Chevrolet letters.

12-07-2023, 10:39 PM	#7
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Turned out great!

12-07-2023, 10:44 PM	#8
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Wow, that is impressive!

12-07-2023, 10:46 PM	#9
Jason Bourne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 35	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Unbelievable transformation! That man has skills.

12-07-2023, 11:03 PM	#10
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,164	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in What, that’s f in unbelievable there’s no f in way he f in did that does he want to marry my sister

12-08-2023, 06:45 AM	#12
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 519	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Nice work, those dents were in the top crease which makes removal difficult.

12-08-2023, 07:00 AM	#13
mkmc69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Logansport,In Posts: 561	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Whatever he charged you to do that quality of work, was worth it. Looks amazing compared to what he started with. Great job!

12-08-2023, 08:22 AM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-08-2023, 08:32 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in WOW! An actual body man. Great skills __________________ "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 ~

12-08-2023, 08:36 AM	#16
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,853	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Steel that thick isn't easy to work with. Also, if those dents are super old, they will be more difficult to massage out. He did a masterful job of taking that damage out, and salvaging it. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-08-2023, 11:31 AM	#17
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 671	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Yep...........he did an excellent job and it was well work it for sure. That tailgate looks fantastic!!!!!



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12-09-2023, 07:48 PM	#18
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in Man that's depressing. Now the HOA is going to leave you alone. I guess I won't be driving south to relieve you of that troublesome truck. Maybe they'll come up with a no patina clause. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-09-2023, 10:21 PM	#19
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in That was the right move for that truck. Nice work! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

12-10-2023, 11:53 AM	#21
PbFut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 633	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in I marvel at the skill and result of a master craftsmen. This is an example of such. I had no idea something like this was possible without a patch. I think we all would enjoy a few close shots just to celibate what remarkable work we have whitnessed.

12-11-2023, 04:07 PM	#22
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in I agree but, I want to Celebrate instead of celibate. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-11-2023, 08:11 PM	#24
PbFut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 633	Re: Got my original paint tailgate worked on and spotted in I'd like to blame the phone but there is a reason why my screen name is Fut and not foot. My report cards will also confirm a very poor skill set when it come to reading and writing. Now back to the tailgate, where's them close ups

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