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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

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
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
 
Quote:

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

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
GREAT JOB!!! I'm getting excited to be at that point!

72BlckButy 05-07-2008 09:46 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
The paint turned out great!

cstm68 05-10-2008 06:52 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
Quote:

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

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
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
 
Quote:

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

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
Looks awesome!!!! Love the color!

Josh

cstm68 07-02-2008 12:22 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
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

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
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

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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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