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cstm68

04-20-2008 06:03 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

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Originally Posted by berencam (Post 2684015)

Hows about installing that latch for your tailgate behind the bedpost(right where you installed it the first time but inside it) then cut a square out in that post so you can push the button, but you wont be able to see the hardware at all.

wow i love that idea. i wish i thought of that before i painted.

berencam

04-20-2008 09:31 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

can you not have them touch it up? Im actually considering doing this on my truck now lol.

cstm68

04-20-2008 04:49 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

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Originally Posted by berencam (Post 2685537)

can you not have them touch it up? Im actually considering doing this on my truck now lol.

well i did all the paint myself so i could probly find a way.

cstm68

05-01-2008 06:53 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

so today i got the back of my doors, back of the tailgate and fenders and th bottom of the hood painted. tomarow i will be painting the outside of all the parts.

cstm68

05-01-2008 06:30 PM

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here are some pics from before i painted the backs of everything.

steelhorse

05-01-2008 07:54 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

Truck is looking good keep up the hard work!

BurnoutNova

05-01-2008 09:09 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

i really like that orange color, and the paint and body work is turning out great! i wish my highschool had that kind of facility where i could have done that.

is this your first experiance with body work? your doing great if it is!

cstm68

05-02-2008 06:23 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova (Post 2703154)

thanks for the kind words !!! and yes this is my first time with body work and paint.

cstm68

05-02-2008 06:26 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

i got the rest of the painting done on the front clip and doors today!!!

now all that is left to paint in my center console.

i will try to post some pics friday unless someone is willing to let me email them some to post before then.

bcbasketball11

05-03-2008 04:29 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

You can email me pics whenever you need some posted man.

cstm68

05-05-2008 06:32 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

i got my new wheels and tires on today!!! they are 20" ultra 296 with toyo proxes st 275/40/20 tires

cstm68

05-07-2008 03:50 AM

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here are the new wheels.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_2019.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_2022.jpg

and this is a photoshop of what the stance should look like

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMG_2019-1.jpg

allen123

05-07-2008 04:09 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

did you paint it on your own and if you did what was you overall price of painting the whole truck with all the products just a estimate

cstm68

05-07-2008 04:29 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

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Originally Posted by allen123 (Post 2710431)

did you paint it on your own and if you did what was you overall price of painting the whole truck with all the products just a estimate

yes i painted it myself, overall i would say it cost about $800 (thats paint and primer )

allen123

05-07-2008 04:31 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

ok thanks and did you have any experience before

vortec67c10

05-07-2008 04:40 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

that driver side door needs to come up just a tad bit. other than that i dig the color. great work! keep it up.

cstm68

05-07-2008 05:35 AM

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allen 123, no that was my first time painting anything, i did it in my high school shop class,

vortec67c10, haha yea i still need to align all the fenders and doors. im having some small issues with the hinges.

cstm68

05-07-2008 06:45 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

here are some progress pics from painting, what do you guys think!!!!
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_1967.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_1999.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_1962.jpg

BurnoutNova

05-07-2008 07:44 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

looks great...

the only thing i'd change on it is the seats, there sitting kinda high it looks like, can they be made to sit lower?

andrewt2

05-07-2008 02:16 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

very nice looking truck what is the name and paint code for your color? im getting ready to lay a very bright orange down on my truck soon i hope.

ChevyDude

05-07-2008 03:13 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

Great job dude! Love the color! Keep up the good work!

cstm68

05-07-2008 08:29 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

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Originally Posted by andrewt2 (Post 2711051)

very nice looking truck what is the name and paint code for your color? im getting ready to lay a very bright orange down on my truck soon i hope.

its omni 61456 brite orange

Blue'72

05-07-2008 09:34 PM

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GREAT JOB!!! I'm getting excited to be at that point!

72BlckButy

05-07-2008 09:46 PM

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The paint turned out great!

cstm68

05-10-2008 06:52 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 2711524)

The paint turned out great!

thanx guys

cstm68

06-02-2008 12:04 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

i got my windshield put in

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_0505.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_0496.jpg

allen123

06-02-2008 01:54 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

That truck is awesome. I hope mine turns out that good.

cstm68

06-02-2008 02:42 PM

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thanks for the compliment. i will be graduating from high school in 2 weeks, then it will start coming togeather much faster!!

kyull67

06-03-2008 10:59 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

Looks awesome!

berencam

06-05-2008 12:51 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about?

cstm68

06-05-2008 01:12 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

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Originally Posted by berencam (Post 2752117)

its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about?

i think im just gunna leave it the way it is. i will be putting a soft hinged bed cover on it so they wont be seen to much

Ackattack

06-09-2008 10:25 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

Looks great. Did you get an A?

Wanna paint my truck?

cstm68

06-28-2008 01:26 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

i got my one peice windows in
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Picture632.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Picture633.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Picture640.jpg

abadsvt

06-28-2008 01:54 AM

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Looks awesome!!!! Love the color!

Josh

cstm68

07-02-2008 12:22 AM

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i got my new cpp brake kit today !
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Picture643.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Picture644.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Picture646.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Picture645.jpg

joe231

07-02-2008 12:26 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

man those are some good lookin' parts!!:thumbs:

panhandler62

07-02-2008 08:08 AM

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You're doing a great job. That's just about the same color I plan on. :)

kulturekat

07-02-2008 02:48 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

how much did the brakes set set you back if you dont mind me asking

cstm68

07-02-2008 11:34 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

its the Grand Slam from CPP, it cost 1400 but i bought a few other upgrades with the kit so i paid just about 1700

nuke1

07-03-2008 09:39 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build

That truck of yours is looking awesome, i have the same kit as you only mine is on a shelf, great work!!!

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