Iced Green dream

[PipsC10]

been doing body work to the bed this week. Plan on having it painted by the end of the week. Hopefully

[67cheby]

we will hold you to that.....end of the week it is !!

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

we will hold you to that.....end of the week it is !!

word

[PipsC10]

well I lied....No paint on the bed but it wasnt due to lack of effort. My directions on the project have changed slightly. I have been doing some body work and customization to my cab and realized I was getting in over my head as far as time goes. I really miss having my truck on the road. I want it back, but dont want to make any short-cuts which leads me to my new adventure of sorts. Stay tuned as this 3/4 long bed will be a bagged 1/2 ton short bed soon! The paint that was going to go on my bed will make it on there, just painted to match this truck instead....

[PipsC10]

took my tranny out last week so It could be rebuilt before I put the new cab and front end on. Its finished waiting for me to pick up. I got my new torque converter yesterday and Im going to put them in tomorrow. Hopefully this is the last time they are out. Dropping some pullies and brackets at the powder coaters tomorrow when Im finished. Things are going to start moving here soon.

[PipsC10]

Tranny is back in for the last time. Starting tear down of donor truck next Sunday. Things feel like they r moving now. Trying to get it running for a sept show. Can I make it? Hope so. I'll have pics next weekend
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[Hubscrub]

depends on how fast ya work i've been known to make a simple task take days you still going with the destressed paint?

[PipsC10]

yep thats the plan for the paint, just going to color match the cab and worry about nice paint after I work all the bugs out of the truck when its done.

[PipsC10]

rolled the truck out for some sun last weekend. I started the cab and front end swap and almost have her ready to go. I was going to swap them today but its 102 outside. It will have to wait until next weekend. I also picked up an ac dash for my cab. Still moving forward....

[VA72C10]

Looking good out in the sun!

[sleepertruck72]

PipsC10,
Nice progress ! That C20 is nice. Its 102 in Sonora ? Thats not right !

[PipsC10]

Weather says 98 now, i guess they shorted me 4 degrees. Oh well, with absolutely no wind it feels like 102
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[Valhalla]

Very nice. I like the subdued look, very clean.

[PipsC10]

saw this bucket last month at the grafitti car show. I figured I would post it up to inspire people

[67cheby]

and........what kind of inspiration are you looking for ?????

[PipsC10]

good question, I really have no idea. Hopefully it will inspire people not to change the body lines of the best looking trucks GM has put on the road to date. I know taste is subjective, but this thing was a complete mess.

[67cheby]

LOL....LOL...LOL agreed !!

[PipsC10]

Furlough day from work tomorrow means its time to do work on truck! Plan is to have new cab and front end swapped. Time to do work, updates soon.
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[PipsC10]

more progress, putting in more work tomorrow......

[sleepertruck72]

Originally Posted by PipsC10

more progress, putting in more work tomorrow......

You make more progress in one day than I do in 2 years Im diggin that green ! Nice work

[PipsC10]

Thanks Jorge! Im diggin the green too. Never was a huge green truck guy but I love the old olive green trucks.
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[PipsC10]

So i am looking for some opinions. I have a brand new NOS 71-72 grill and front bumper sitting in my garage. I cant decide if I should run it or keep the 69-70 grill. Any opinions? I also have 71-72 mirrors.
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[sleepertruck72]

Originally Posted by PipsC10

So i am looking for some opinions. I have a brand new NOS 71-72 grill and front bumper sitting in my garage. I cant decide if I should run it or keep the 69-70 grill. Any opinions? I also have 71-72 mirrors.
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I say run the 71-72 grill That 69-70 grill looks good though, It's in good shape. The NOS grill might stick out like a sore thumb if its real shiny ?

[pcorriveau951]

69-70 grill that is on the truck!!!!!!

[PipsC10]

Well I decided to go with the 71-72 grill. Put it on last night. Also put in tilt column and finished my gas pedal and booster assembly. I finished my gas pedal linkage. Next up is adjusting my trans kickdown linkage and running e brake cables. I also need to install shift linkage which i need to order. I have to run a cable because my exhaust is in the way. Busy week at work this week. Hopefully i will find some time this weekend to pick back up. As soon as my computer is fixed i will upload some more photos.
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