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Daron65 · 03-03-2020, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

... it must smell good to him inside....

LockDoc

LOL. Everytime i go to the garage and uncover the car, hes bye my side. Looking up at me like " well, lets take it for a drive. " Hes not real keen on the C20, because of the very loud exhaust. I hopefully will be toning them down soon.

Marty68 · 06-19-2020, 08:43 PM

well... i DO NOT remember working on this car. BUT 2 of my dads friend's and former co workers, the son of the dealership owner. and the dealersip owner now in his 80s. have confirmed that YES my dad did paint this car in the early 80s. Dad passed away 2 years ago yesterday. my Daughter and 2 of my sisters are "gently prodding" me to buy this. my wife said dont call him yet i will.... so i called today the car was traded in as a one owner in 1978. it was painted by dad in the 80s. and parked on the dealership floor until about 10 years ago when it was moved to a shed on the property. he claims it has only been driven about 80 miles since 1978 his price is a bit high but i made him an offer. he said he was going to talk to his boys and get back to me. i am kind of excited ZERO RUST a spot of peeling paint. on the top of the left quarter. i am SURE the exposed primer is lacquer and the color is likely Centari or Martin Senior acrylic enamel.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-20-2020, 06:46 AM

Got my fingers crossed for you.

**special-K** · 06-20-2020, 09:20 AM

Good luck. I hope it goes through and you bring it home. Back in that time Martin Senour acrylic enamel was what I shot my stuff with. I did do a few with Nitram, remember that? It was their version of Imron. I never realized it till a rep told me that the name comes from spelling Martin backwards. Ingenious!

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-20-2020, 09:44 AM

X2 on getting it and bringing it home.

'63GENIII · 06-20-2020, 02:57 PM

Did he talk to them yet? Did he talk to them yet? Did he talk to them yet?

Man Id have a hard time not gettin ants in the pants over this!

Hope you get it! That'd be really cool to get something that your pop had his hands on..

Marty68 · 06-20-2020, 03:47 PM

I never sprayed Martin Senior. But Dad taught me how to spray cetari. Clean shiney smooth and adjust the color match by air pressure. I am mentally justifying how to pay more... writing this as I sit looking at it. This truck used to be used by Dave Marcis.

Marty68 · 06-20-2020, 07:47 PM

My wife said "you bought an all year car. You sold you black truck (2000 Silverado rcsb) take that money and add some to it if you want that car".... she didnt say it I did.. but she didnt disagree. Fathers day cruise and show tomorrow. Washed the truck distributor got wet. Now I wait for it to dry.

**LockDoc** · 06-20-2020, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

My wife said "you bought an all year car. You sold you black truck (2000 Silverado rcsb) take that money and add some to it if you want that car".... she didnt say it I did.. but she didnt disagree. Fathers day cruise and show tomorrow. Washed the truck distributor got wet. Now I wait for it to dry.

Spray some WD-40 on it. That will help dry it out....

LockDoc

Marty68 · 07-17-2020, 09:53 PM

i made an offer said wife said i could spend... but i have 500 more. my sisters and daughter want me to own it.... he said "i have to discuss it with the boys" . i called a week later he said "we haven't settled it yet. my wife said let it rest dont call him yet. i waited t weeks and called again. "Larry my daughter keeps asking 'are you buying that car?" "... he kind of chuckled we aren't quite there yet, but pretty sure you will get it...... he called today and said the final vote is in its yours.
i paid him chatted. i worked for him in his body shop the year after it was painted for 5 years. it started right up. idles and drives great. a bit of paint work and polish. it is "the wifes"
my 34 year old niece is stoked to drive it

'63GENIII · 07-17-2020, 09:55 PM

Persistence and patience pays off! Congrats on the new ride!!

**Steeveedee** · 07-17-2020, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

i made an offer said wife said i could spend... but i have 500 more. my sisters and daughter want me to own it.... he said "i have to discuss it with the boys" . i called a week later he said "we haven't settled it yet. my wife said let it rest dont call him yet. i waited t weeks and called again. "Larry my daughter keeps asking 'are you buying that car?" "... he kind of chuckled we aren't quite there yet, but pretty sure you will get it...... he called today and said the final vote is in its yours.
i paid him chatted. i worked for him in his body shop the year after it was painted for 5 years. it started right up. idles and drives great. a bit of paint work and polish. it is "the wifes"
my 34 year old niece is stoked to drive it

I love both that truck and that Chevy! Man, I wish that they were in MY driveway.

Marty68 · 07-18-2020, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I love both that truck and that Chevy! Man, I wish that they were in MY driveway.

thank you. i also love the truck it is a 283 t5 MII triangulated coil rear. 80 mph is 3k

northern 85 · 07-18-2020, 06:07 AM

Very nice congrats!!!!!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-18-2020, 09:06 AM

Congratulations, it looks pretty good and it's yours!

Marty68 · 07-18-2020, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Congratulations, it looks pretty good and it's yours!

i need to fix this.. and wife wants seat belts

**GOPAPA** · 07-18-2020, 02:14 PM

Nice to get a 54 ,with the full windshield ,, nice of the owner to want you to have it,, it is a great looking old Chevy .. happy for you

Marty68 · 07-19-2020, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Nice to get a 54 ,with the full windshield ,, nice of the owner to want you to have it,, it is a great looking old Chevy .. happy for you

thank you. i believe i can fix that paint. started yesterday. does anyone know if i can fit 235/70/15 tires under the rear? i have a pair NEW. and a pair of 215/70/15 i will likely put the original wheels in the rafters and get these either bare painted by me to match car? or pre painted black.. opinions are welcome
i have the chrome reverse/smoothies on my truck.

**special-K** · 07-20-2020, 07:29 AM

Congratulations on prevailing as the new owner. Yes, persistence paid off. But it didn't hurt that you were connected to the car through your father's work as well as you working for the same business, which I'm sure was a positive experience for them!

my opinion is paint same as original for the take a second look appearance, the same but not the same. And since I'm the first to give his opinion let's just go with that

**GOPAPA** · 07-20-2020, 10:00 AM

Mart 68

The rear License plate ( America's Dairyland ) is from the year in the 50ies also the first letter signifies the month ,,I forget which letter means each month ...to make up for to many plates needed for a single letter for the month..they just doubled the Letter .. the front one is also a neat USA-1 plate to ..keep em ,,they are both conversational about the car

Marty68 · 07-21-2020, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Mart 68

The rear License plate ( America's Dairyland ) is from the year in the 50ies also the first letter signifies the month ,,I forget which letter means each month ...to make up for to many plates needed for a single letter for the month..they just doubled the Letter .. the front one is also a neat USA-1 plate to ..keep em ,,they are both conversational about the car

I wish my state would allow the use of that plate...
In the trunk I found a piece of sand paper, folded just how dad did it.. and posters made for when the dealership owner Larry Wehrs was parade marshal in 1996. I may keep those too.

06-19-2020, 08:43 PM	#27
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Not a truck but want to share well... i DO NOT remember working on this car. BUT 2 of my dads friend's and former co workers, the son of the dealership owner. and the dealersip owner now in his 80s. have confirmed that YES my dad did paint this car in the early 80s. Dad passed away 2 years ago yesterday. my Daughter and 2 of my sisters are "gently prodding" me to buy this. my wife said dont call him yet i will.... so i called today the car was traded in as a one owner in 1978. it was painted by dad in the 80s. and parked on the dealership floor until about 10 years ago when it was moved to a shed on the property. he claims it has only been driven about 80 miles since 1978 his price is a bit high but i made him an offer. he said he was going to talk to his boys and get back to me. i am kind of excited ZERO RUST a spot of peeling paint. on the top of the left quarter. i am SURE the exposed primer is lacquer and the color is likely Centari or Martin Senior acrylic enamel.

06-20-2020, 06:46 AM	#28
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Not a truck but want to share Got my fingers crossed for you. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-20-2020, 09:20 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Not a truck but want to share Good luck. I hope it goes through and you bring it home. Back in that time Martin Senour acrylic enamel was what I shot my stuff with. I did do a few with Nitram, remember that? It was their version of Imron. I never realized it till a rep told me that the name comes from spelling Martin backwards. Ingenious! __________________ "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 ~

06-20-2020, 09:44 AM	#30
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Not a truck but want to share X2 on getting it and bringing it home. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-20-2020, 02:57 PM	#31
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Not a truck but want to share Did he talk to them yet? Did he talk to them yet? Did he talk to them yet? Man Id have a hard time not gettin ants in the pants over this! Hope you get it! That'd be really cool to get something that your pop had his hands on.. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

06-20-2020, 03:47 PM	#32
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Not a truck but want to share I never sprayed Martin Senior. But Dad taught me how to spray cetari. Clean shiney smooth and adjust the color match by air pressure. I am mentally justifying how to pay more... writing this as I sit looking at it. This truck used to be used by Dave Marcis. Attached Images

06-20-2020, 07:47 PM	#33
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Not a truck but want to share My wife said "you bought an all year car. You sold you black truck (2000 Silverado rcsb) take that money and add some to it if you want that car".... she didnt say it I did.. but she didnt disagree. Fathers day cruise and show tomorrow. Washed the truck distributor got wet. Now I wait for it to dry. Attached Images

07-17-2020, 09:53 PM	#35
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Not a truck but want to share i made an offer said wife said i could spend... but i have 500 more. my sisters and daughter want me to own it.... he said "i have to discuss it with the boys" . i called a week later he said "we haven't settled it yet. my wife said let it rest dont call him yet. i waited t weeks and called again. "Larry my daughter keeps asking 'are you buying that car?" "... he kind of chuckled we aren't quite there yet, but pretty sure you will get it...... he called today and said the final vote is in its yours. i paid him chatted. i worked for him in his body shop the year after it was painted for 5 years. it started right up. idles and drives great. a bit of paint work and polish. it is "the wifes" my 34 year old niece is stoked to drive it Attached Images

07-17-2020, 09:55 PM	#36
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Not a truck but want to share Persistence and patience pays off! Congrats on the new ride!! __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

07-18-2020, 06:07 AM	#39
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Not a truck but want to share Very nice congrats!!!!!!

07-18-2020, 09:06 AM	#40
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Not a truck but want to share Congratulations, it looks pretty good and it's yours! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-18-2020, 02:14 PM	#42
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,349	Re: Not a truck but want to share Nice to get a 54 ,with the full windshield ,, nice of the owner to want you to have it,, it is a great looking old Chevy .. happy for you __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

07-20-2020, 07:29 AM	#44
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Not a truck but want to share Congratulations on prevailing as the new owner. Yes, persistence paid off. But it didn't hurt that you were connected to the car through your father's work as well as you working for the same business, which I'm sure was a positive experience for them! my opinion is paint same as original for the take a second look appearance, the same but not the same. And since I'm the first to give his opinion let's just go with that __________________ "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 ~

07-20-2020, 10:00 AM	#45
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,349	Re: Not a truck but want to share Mart 68 The rear License plate ( America's Dairyland ) is from the year in the 50ies also the first letter signifies the month ,,I forget which letter means each month ...to make up for to many plates needed for a single letter for the month..they just doubled the Letter .. the front one is also a neat USA-1 plate to ..keep em ,,they are both conversational about the car __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.



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