1987 Chevy Silverado project - Page 17 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

texasfunk · 04-16-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

and taillights.

Let me know how it goes man! Talk at ya later.

yea, i need to buy some taillights first, lol! def keep you up to date!

watahyahknow · 04-16-2010, 01:05 AM

talked to someone a while back he had darkened his taillights it looked good he used clear over the darkening to protect it a bit getter and get them to shine...... he had a black truck though you might want to go with more clear lights that only get red or orange when the light goes on in it dunno if there available looking like the original lights though

texasfunk · 04-16-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

talked to someone a while back he had darkened his taillights it looked good he used clear over the darkening to protect it a bit getter and get them to shine...... he had a black truck though you might want to go with more clear lights that only get red or orange when the light goes on in it dunno if there available looking like the original lights though

they used to make cler lenses for our taillights but got discontinued, and are HARD to come by...

watahyahknow · 04-16-2010, 03:06 AM

seen the lexus type though but there a bit tacky
http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/ccer1.htm
these look better but there kindah steeply priced
http://www.urban-neon-car-lights.com...ts-chrome.html
http://www.topgearautosport.com/part...il_Lights.html
some red ones that look ok
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7580&viewitem=

CHEESE · 04-16-2010, 10:13 AM

Are you going to blue ribbon?? I posted a topic on it in the west texas section!! Come see us!

texasfunk · 04-16-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

seen the lexus type though but there a bit tacky
http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/ccer1.htm
these look better but there kindah steeply priced
http://www.urban-neon-car-lights.com...ts-chrome.html
http://www.topgearautosport.com/part...il_Lights.html
some red ones that look ok
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7580&viewitem=

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Originally Posted by CHEESE

Are you going to blue ribbon?? I posted a topic on it in the west texas section!! Come see us!

Thanks for the links! I like those last ones! And yes sir cheese!! Th e truck will b there! And 2 other cars from the school!

texasfunk · 04-16-2010, 08:43 PM

no sun! but heres some outside pics!

3r!c84 · 04-16-2010, 08:45 PM

lookss good..you put the bumper and grille on fast!!!

texasfunk · 04-16-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

lookss good..you put the bumper and grille on fast!!!

lol, only got til next saturday to finish it!

mcbassin · 04-16-2010, 09:32 PM

Your paint looks great! Really nice concept and custom touches! Hey, what rims are you running? what size? thanks

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-16-2010, 09:39 PM

killer

watahyahknow · 04-17-2010, 12:43 AM

think hes doing the pee pee dance to finish it i like that suburb grille its one of the better looking newer style ones

texasfunk · 04-17-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Your paint looks great! Really nice concept and custom touches! Hey, what rims are you running? what size? thanks

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Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

killer

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

think hes doing the pee pee dance to finish it i like that suburb grille its one of the better looking newer style ones

thanks guys! the rims are eagle alloy 212's! the fronts are 20x8 and rear are 20x10! i have two extra 20x8's but too bad they dont make them in 20's anymore

Bubba's79 · 04-17-2010, 01:49 PM

Looks b!tchin!

texasfunk · 04-17-2010, 03:15 PM

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mcbassin · 04-17-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

thanks guys! the rims are eagle alloy 212's! the fronts are 20x8 and rear are 20x10! i have two extra 20x8's but too bad they dont make them in 20's anymore

I thought that was what they were, I like them! I found a set local and was thinking about buying them. Keep up the great work!

Driveway Dreams · 04-17-2010, 11:03 PM

Not to sound like a broken record but it looks great man. You really need some new park light lenses though.

Keep at it man. Maybe you and some of the other guys down there can come up in July?

texasfunk · 04-18-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I thought that was what they were, I like them! I found a set local and was thinking about buying them. Keep up the great work!

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Not to sound like a broken record but it looks great man. You really need some new park light lenses though.

Keep at it man. Maybe you and some of the other guys down there can come up in July?

thanks! and yea, lol, for now im going to buff them out, because my budget is running extremly short right now

sweet, if its a get together i might be down for that!!

West Texas Z · 04-18-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

thanks! and yea, lol, for now im going to buff them out, because my budget is running extremly short right now

sweet, if its a get together i might be down for that!!

I would be down if I could afford the gas up there! lol

americanmuscle · 04-18-2010, 08:40 PM

I was iffy on the graphixs at first but they turned out really nice, not overdone like most flames are.

texasfunk · 04-19-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

I would be down if I could afford the gas up there! lol

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Originally Posted by americanmuscle

I was iffy on the graphixs at first but they turned out really nice, not overdone like most flames are.

i hope i can make it

and same here! im a guy who loves to stand out, and go crazy, but i just didnt have the urge to on this one, so i did something simple and i think it looks great!

CHEESE · 04-19-2010, 09:53 AM

Lookin good! Ill see it on sat!

JohnC · 04-19-2010, 10:37 AM

Looks awesome man! Now you need to get us some shots of both of your squares together.

tvblazer78 · 04-19-2010, 01:02 PM

Looks very cool! Get us some sun pics..

texasfunk · 04-19-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEESE

Lookin good! Ill see it on sat!

good deal! hope to see you guys as well!

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks awesome man! Now you need to get us some shots of both of your squares together.

oh i will as soon as its done!

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Looks very cool! Get us some sun pics..

thanks!! as soon as the sun comes out i will!!

been raining for days!!! sun was nice but truck was in levelland!

started my interior! i was going to smooth and paint everything! but no time! so for now i bought some fake suede and just doing it up like this! now take it easy on me guys, im a fiberglass guy, never done fabric work,

first time ever, but it turned out ok! little weird spots here and there, but next one will be better!

04-16-2010, 01:05 AM	#402
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project talked to someone a while back he had darkened his taillights it looked good he used clear over the darkening to protect it a bit getter and get them to shine...... he had a black truck though you might want to go with more clear lights that only get red or orange when the light goes on in it dunno if there available looking like the original lights though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

04-16-2010, 03:06 AM	#404
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project seen the lexus type though but there a bit tacky http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/ccer1.htm these look better but there kindah steeply priced http://www.urban-neon-car-lights.com...ts-chrome.html http://www.topgearautosport.com/part...il_Lights.html some red ones that look ok http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7580&viewitem= __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 04-16-2010 at 03:42 AM.

04-16-2010, 10:13 AM	#405
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project Are you going to blue ribbon?? I posted a topic on it in the west texas section!! Come see us!

04-16-2010, 08:43 PM	#407
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project no sun! but heres some outside pics! Attached Images __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb Last edited by texasfunk; 04-16-2010 at 08:45 PM.

04-16-2010, 08:45 PM	#408
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project lookss good..you put the bumper and grille on fast!!! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-16-2010, 09:32 PM	#410
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project Your paint looks great! Really nice concept and custom touches! Hey, what rims are you running? what size? thanks __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-16-2010, 09:39 PM	#411
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04-17-2010, 12:43 AM	#412
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project think hes doing the pee pee dance to finish it i like that suburb grille its one of the better looking newer style ones __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

04-17-2010, 01:49 PM	#414
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04-17-2010, 03:15 PM	#415
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project ... __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

04-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#417
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project Not to sound like a broken record but it looks great man. You really need some new park light lenses though. Keep at it man. Maybe you and some of the other guys down there can come up in July? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 04-17-2010 at 11:03 PM.

04-18-2010, 08:40 PM	#420
americanmuscle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tucson az. Posts: 45	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project I was iffy on the graphixs at first but they turned out really nice, not overdone like most flames are. __________________ Project "Abby" 84 swb 6.0 swap and rebuild. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395121

04-19-2010, 09:53 AM	#422
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project Lookin good! Ill see it on sat!

04-19-2010, 10:37 AM	#423
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1987 Chevy Silverado project Looks awesome man! Now you need to get us some shots of both of your squares together.

04-19-2010, 01:02 PM	#424
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