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knomadd · 03-10-2019, 04:32 PM

Ooooo.... I remember that point, like it was last week... Looks good brother!

65StreetCruiser · 03-11-2019, 09:09 PM

Everything looks great, Chris!

Just MHO, but have used the VHT Black Epoxy spray paint and it does a very good job. Especially, if you give it a little bake in the grille!

SCOTI · 03-12-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Everything looks great, Chris!

Just MHO, but have used the VHT Black Epoxy spray paint and it does a very good job. Especially, if you give it a little bake in the grille!

VHT's rattle can Epoxy does work nicely & is very close to the 'old school' Krylon as far as sheen & appearance when applied. But, it's not very forgiving if you don't follow their application time window.

gringoloco · 03-12-2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sprint_9

steal away, and ask questions if you have any.

Im excited to watch yours come together, engine looks good.

Thanks man, chip, chip, chip...

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Ooooo.... I remember that point, like it was last week... Looks good brother!

Ready to be where you are already!

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Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Everything looks great, Chris!

Just MHO, but have used the VHT Black Epoxy spray paint and it does a very good job. Especially, if you give it a little bake in the grille!

Thanks bud. Hopefully you guys can see it in person sometime this summer.

I do like the vht epoxy, specifically the satin version

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

VHT's rattle can Epoxy does work nicely & is very close to the 'old school' Krylon as far as sheen & appearance when applied. But, it's not very forgiving if you don't follow their application time window.

Truth. Some of my favorite LAPS rattle can, though

C10_ustacould · 03-13-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks bud. Hopefully you guys can see it in person sometime this summer.

Y'all have any idea about your next assignment?

gringoloco · 03-13-2019, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Looking forward to it, Chris! Anytime we can get together is a good time!!!!

For sure, looking forward to it

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Y'all have any idea about your next assignment?

Well, we thought we were headed to TX, but it looks like we’ve now been diverted back to LA. Should be back in the south sometime in May, which means I have to get this heap assembled enough to put on a trailer, and fast

65StreetCruiser · 03-13-2019, 09:42 PM

Looking forward to it, Chris! Anytime we can get together is a good time!!!!

smbrouss70 · 03-13-2019, 11:46 PM

Back to Shreveport? Oh, the damage we can do being a short 3 hour drive away!

gringoloco · 03-14-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Back to Shreveport? Oh, the damage we can do being a short 3 hour drive away!

Bossier this time, but close enough. Watch out world!

gringoloco · 03-15-2019, 09:30 AM

I am straight-up stoked about these

Rick’s custom upholstery is rocking it. It’s awesome to see something that came from my brain, then onto piece of paper, turn into reality. They are also working on a dash pad and visors to match

**Kronald_70GMC** · 03-15-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I am straight-up stoked about these

Rick’s custom upholstery is rocking it. It’s awesome to see something that came from my brain, then onto piece of paper, turn into reality. They are also working on a dash pad and visors to match

Damn! Them some fine looking pieces you got there. Good work!

knomadd · 03-15-2019, 09:22 AM

You need to make a trip to Lone Star Thorwdown (LST) next year, when it's finished. It's out here just north of Houston in February.

smbrouss70 · 03-15-2019, 10:21 AM

Very nice!

C10_ustacould · 03-15-2019, 12:30 PM

That interior is going to be outstanding! Nice job

TA_C10 · 03-15-2019, 01:28 PM

Sweet! Those look great and will compliment your truck nicely.

I want to upgrade all my stuff now.... It's hard to resist the urges, heck my stage 1 build is already more like a stage 1 and 2 combined.....

**rustytruck50** · 03-15-2019, 10:26 PM

That upholstery is pretty sweet and really goes the extra mile to make the truck unique!!!

gringoloco · 03-16-2019, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Have you found a rattle can dye that matches the vinyl?

The last can I used was ordered from a Corvette restoration shop, as those cars used the same blue metallic vinyl. I don’t know how close this vinyl I’ve ordered will match the stock stuff, though, which is why I had them go ahead and re-cover the visors and dash pad, too. I can do a comparison against my armrests, which were painted with the rattle can, once the new pieces arrive.

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That upholstery is pretty sweet and really goes the extra mile to make the truck unique!!!

Thanks for the kudos. Going for stock-ish, but not quite. Most non-C-10 folks probably won’t even look twice

SCOTI · 03-16-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

The last can I used was ordered from a Corvette restoration shop, as those cars used the same blue metallic vinyl. I don’t know how close this vinyl I’ve ordered will match the stock stuff, though, which is why I had them go ahead and re-cover the visors and dash pad, too. I can do a comparison against my armrests, which were painted with the rattle can, once the new pieces arrive.

I'll watch for the updates. Thanks!

Last_Paladin · 03-16-2019, 08:12 PM

Did I miss it? How'd you get a MAF into the air cleaner?

gringoloco · 03-16-2019, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

You can do it! It doesn't have to be "done." It doesn't even have to run, but it's a lot easier to get in and out if it does.

I’ll just be happy to have it together enough to get on a trailer in a couple of months

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I'll watch for the updates. Thanks!

No worries, should have everything in a few weeks

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Did I miss it? How'd you get a MAF into the air cleaner?

MAF-less, speed-density via Fitech, but Holley’s new Terminator X is looking pretty good to me now. Check out dayj1’s “another way to skin the cat” thread for a good example of how to hide the MAF in a tall air cleaner. I’ve also seen guys use the cartridge type in the snorkel

smbrouss70 · 03-17-2019, 12:02 PM

You are making me want to do an LS swap....

gringoloco · 03-17-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You are making me want to do an LS swap....

Jump on in, everybody’s doing it! Once this junk is “done”, I’ll be happy to come help

SCOTI · 03-17-2019, 02:20 PM

Swap is looking on point!

shearjs · 03-17-2019, 03:41 PM

Everything looks great! What size is that booster/master set up? Is that a captain fab bracket hiding behind?

gringoloco · 03-18-2019, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Swap is looking on point!

Thanks Scoti!

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Originally Posted by shearjs

Everything looks great! What size is that booster/master set up? Is that a captain fab bracket hiding behind?

Thanks, the booster is a 9” dual diaphragm from inline tube, wilwood master, and captainfab bracket with integrated clutch master

03-10-2019, 04:32 PM	#1
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Ooooo.... I remember that point, like it was last week... Looks good brother! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

03-11-2019, 09:09 PM	#2
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Everything looks great, Chris! Just MHO, but have used the VHT Black Epoxy spray paint and it does a very good job. Especially, if you give it a little bake in the grille! __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-13-2019, 09:42 PM	#7
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looking forward to it, Chris! Anytime we can get together is a good time!!!! __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-13-2019, 11:46 PM	#8
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Back to Shreveport? Oh, the damage we can do being a short 3 hour drive away! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-15-2019, 09:30 AM	#10
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I am straight-up stoked about these Rick’s custom upholstery is rocking it. It’s awesome to see something that came from my brain, then onto piece of paper, turn into reality. They are also working on a dash pad and visors to match Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-15-2019, 09:22 AM	#12
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You need to make a trip to Lone Star Thorwdown (LST) next year, when it's finished. It's out here just north of Houston in February. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

03-15-2019, 10:21 AM	#13
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Very nice! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-15-2019, 12:30 PM	#14
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 That interior is going to be outstanding! Nice job __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-15-2019, 01:28 PM	#15
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Sweet! Those look great and will compliment your truck nicely. I want to upgrade all my stuff now.... It's hard to resist the urges, heck my stage 1 build is already more like a stage 1 and 2 combined..... __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

03-15-2019, 10:26 PM	#16
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 That upholstery is pretty sweet and really goes the extra mile to make the truck unique!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

03-16-2019, 08:12 PM	#19
Last_Paladin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beverly, MA Posts: 472	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Did I miss it? How'd you get a MAF into the air cleaner?

03-17-2019, 12:02 PM	#21
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You are making me want to do an LS swap.... __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-17-2019, 02:20 PM	#23
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Swap is looking on point! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-17-2019, 03:41 PM	#24
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Everything looks great! What size is that booster/master set up? Is that a captain fab bracket hiding behind? __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD



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