Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fercho71 · 10-26-2007, 05:26 AM

Well guys its been 7 months since i purchase la chata and it looks like its finally coming around if u guys remember i took it to Tijuana 3 months ago to fix the differential and have the body fix the job its being done at my brother in law home (he have to make up after he sold my 1969 kingswood station wagon 15 years ago ) anyway i finally got some progress pics and will get it this next weekend i still have a lot to do but i think its coming along well u be the judge
the first pics are the before, the repair and the after

fercho71 · 10-26-2007, 05:28 AM

this are the work in progress

fercho71 · 10-26-2007, 05:31 AM

and this its how its coming along

64GMCHorsepower · 10-26-2007, 07:07 AM

Dude, that looks sweet

I love the flat black look, especially with the white grill and fender....

very nice!

Stepside65 · 10-26-2007, 08:08 AM

That's a whole nother truck. Great job man.

hewlett2002000 · 10-26-2007, 10:07 AM

that a a really big change. i love the flat black. that looks great man. glad you finally got your truck back.
John

jchav62 · 10-26-2007, 10:10 AM

Looks great! Nice work...

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-26-2007, 10:19 AM

100 time better...

NF65Fleetside · 10-26-2007, 02:36 PM

holy chiet, you gotta tell me where that TJ spot is! geeeeesh, came out soooo good. nice job mayn!

72BlckButy · 10-26-2007, 02:37 PM

Wow was a short transformation!

fercho71 · 10-26-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NF65Fleetside

holy chiet, you gotta tell me where that TJ spot is! geeeeesh, came out soooo good. nice job mayn!

The job was done at my brother in law home by a painter

Longhorn321 · 10-26-2007, 02:59 PM

Dude!!!

Is that all new sheet metal? Looks awesome!

fercho71 · 10-26-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn321

Dude!!!

Is that all new sheet metal? Looks awesome!

yeap that its why i went for it the job was done for $400.00 bucks

Stepside65 · 10-26-2007, 06:18 PM

It pays to have connections.

**slepysal** · 10-26-2007, 07:09 PM

ORALE !!!! Man loks like a compltely difrent truck. Great turn around !!

Pritchard1970 · 10-26-2007, 09:39 PM

Looks great.....Are those Ford rims on it?

Iron-Butt · 10-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Looks great.

fercho71 · 10-27-2007, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pritchard1970

Looks great.....Are those Ford rims on it?

naaahhhh broo their just hub caps but i want to buy latter on some rims for it latter on the future the only thing its that its a 3/4 ton so they have to be 8 lug i wanted to get some smoothies but haven't found anything yet any suggestions?????

Fer

gmcmom · 10-27-2007, 10:33 AM

Looking good!! I'm a primer princess!! Gotta love the look!! SHWEEEEEET! You are defiatly headed in the right direction. I assume your driver? Mine are both daily drivers! What's the fun if you gant go grab some gears whenever you want?

10-26-2007, 05:26 AM	#1
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well guys its been 7 months since i purchase la chata and it looks like its finally coming around if u guys remember i took it to Tijuana 3 months ago to fix the differential and have the body fix the job its being done at my brother in law home (he have to make up after he sold my 1969 kingswood station wagon 15 years ago ) anyway i finally got some progress pics and will get it this next weekend i still have a lot to do but i think its coming along well u be the judge the first pics are the before, the repair and the after Attached Images __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

10-26-2007, 05:28 AM	#2
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this are the work in progress Attached Images __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

10-26-2007, 05:31 AM	#3
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and this its how its coming along Attached Images __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

10-26-2007, 07:07 AM	#4
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude, that looks sweet I love the flat black look, especially with the white grill and fender.... very nice! __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

10-26-2007, 08:08 AM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a whole nother truck. Great job man. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

10-26-2007, 10:07 AM	#6
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that a a really big change. i love the flat black. that looks great man. glad you finally got your truck back. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

10-26-2007, 10:10 AM	#7
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10-26-2007, 10:19 AM	#8
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10-26-2007, 02:36 PM	#9
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! holy chiet, you gotta tell me where that TJ spot is! geeeeesh, came out soooo good. nice job mayn!

10-26-2007, 02:37 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow was a short transformation! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-26-2007 at 02:37 PM.

10-26-2007, 02:59 PM	#12
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude!!!Is that all new sheet metal? Looks awesome! __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

10-26-2007, 06:18 PM	#14
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It pays to have connections. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

10-26-2007, 07:09 PM	#15
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10-26-2007, 09:39 PM	#16
Pritchard1970 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 62	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks great.....Are those Ford rims on it?

10-26-2007, 09:48 PM	#17
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10-27-2007, 10:33 AM	#19
gmcmom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene OR Posts: 10	Re: Finally la chata progress pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking good!! I'm a primer princess!! Gotta love the look!! SHWEEEEEET! You are defiatly headed in the right direction. I assume your driver? Mine are both daily drivers! What's the fun if you gant go grab some gears whenever you want?

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