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72c20customcamper · 10-12-2022, 09:09 PM

The fender was worse than expected .

72c20customcamper · 10-12-2022, 09:15 PM

Painted the white today on the grill and fender . The inner skirt and hood latch I painted with DCC black with a flatner added . It was glossy for a while then flattened to a nice semi .

72c20customcamper · 04-19-2023, 03:25 PM

Really need to update this thread body sans hood is all done . Just put the seat in today

**regan wilson** · 04-19-2023, 05:45 PM

Neat old truck. Good work man.

**68bowtie** · 04-19-2023, 10:37 PM

Looking good

72c20customcamper · 04-21-2023, 10:31 AM

Thanks it’s been a lot longer than I expected . Started as a spruce up and pretty much became a full resto . Redid the bed

72c20customcamper · 04-21-2023, 05:06 PM

New lettering rims and tires . Well the rims were on my 72 when I bought it and the tire res I put on so they have a few thousand miles on them

**Louisvillekytruck** · 04-21-2023, 05:58 PM

Very nice work mark

**knuckle-nurse** · 04-21-2023, 06:50 PM

Beautiful truck. All 3 of my trucks are 20's....they need to be able to pull and haul right? Great work.

72c20customcamper · 04-21-2023, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by knuckle-nurse

Beautiful truck. All 3 of my trucks are 20's....they need to be able to pull and haul right? Great work.

I have three 20s and a 10 that I lowered.

72c20customcamper · 05-15-2023, 02:14 PM

Ammo box installed and reworking the hood which had some dents right at the front lip so I decided the easiest way to fix it was to remove the inner brace . Glad I did it was pretty rusted and looked like no paint was applied to the inside of the brace and the front of the hood . Guess I know why the front lip on the hood Rots away. They must have primed after it was assembled

cornerstone · 05-15-2023, 03:30 PM

Super nice work man.

72c20customcamper · 05-15-2023, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Super nice work man.

Thank you

**Louisvillekytruck** · 05-15-2023, 04:10 PM

Looks great as usual mark

72c20customcamper · 05-15-2023, 08:44 PM

Usually not a fan of undercoat but it kept the underside of the hood in great shape where it was applied . I did find two cracks on the two rear hinge nuts easy fix just ran a bead on them . Ran a tap through the blind nuts just to clean them out .

Warrens69GMC · 05-16-2023, 07:11 AM

Great job!

72c20customcamper · 05-22-2023, 05:40 PM

Last bit of bodywork the hood . Fixed the leading edge dents and stripped the paint and rust . Going to hit it with the DA tomorrow there are a couple of small dings here and there so I’ll fill them as needed. Best tool I ever bought

cornerstone · 05-22-2023, 10:03 PM

I have a different brand of the same tool and you're right, they are excellent. It's like a flap disc on steroids. At 30-60 bucks a pop I wish the drums would last longer though. Which grit or style drum did you find the best for paint removal Mark?

72c20customcamper · 05-23-2023, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstone

I have a different brand of the same tool and you're right, they are excellent. It's like a flap disc on steroids. At 30-60 bucks a pop I wish the drums would last longer though. Which grit or style drum did you find the best for paint removal Mark?

This type works the best I start with it and then go to a 100 -120 grit if you go to fine you can heat the metal . I’m going to try the Harbor freight brand drums they look the same but are much cheaper

72c20customcamper · 05-23-2023, 03:55 PM

Got the spare on . Now I need a tire cover

**3757chevy** · 05-23-2023, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Got the spare on . Now I need a tire cover

Very Nice.

72c20customcamper · 05-23-2023, 07:19 PM

Hopefully I’ll be taking this truck to the SETN in July I’ll have to trailer it 4.57 rear sm465 not highway friendly. But my BIL is using my enclosed trailer to store some furniture because the contractor is repairing his living room and den lots or water damage .

72c20customcamper · 05-27-2023, 05:39 PM

Body work is done . Inside painted going to let it sit a couple days then top coat the outside .

72c20customcamper · 06-25-2023, 04:30 PM

All the paint is finally done . Now I need three men and a boy to put the hood back on

. The truck is pretty much done . My makeshift booth worked out nicely the whole truck is done in single stage no clear

72c20customcamper · 06-25-2023, 04:31 PM

These EZ wall zipper things work well .

10-12-2022, 09:09 PM	#126
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 The fender was worse than expected . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-12-2022, 09:15 PM	#127
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Painted the white today on the grill and fender . The inner skirt and hood latch I painted with DCC black with a flatner added . It was glossy for a while then flattened to a nice semi . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

04-19-2023, 03:25 PM	#128
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Really need to update this thread body sans hood is all done . Just put the seat in today Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

04-19-2023, 05:45 PM	#129
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,531	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Neat old truck. Good work man. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

04-19-2023, 10:37 PM	#130
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,344	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Looking good __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

04-21-2023, 10:31 AM	#131
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Thanks it’s been a lot longer than I expected . Started as a spruce up and pretty much became a full resto . Redid the bed Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

04-21-2023, 05:06 PM	#132
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 New lettering rims and tires . Well the rims were on my 72 when I bought it and the tire res I put on so they have a few thousand miles on them Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

04-21-2023, 05:58 PM	#133
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,206	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Very nice work mark

04-21-2023, 06:50 PM	#134
knuckle-nurse Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tugaske SK Canada Posts: 286	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Beautiful truck. All 3 of my trucks are 20's....they need to be able to pull and haul right? Great work. __________________ 72 Cheyenne C20 BB, air 70 Suburban 20 BB, air, buckets 68 CST C20 air, buddy buckets

05-15-2023, 02:14 PM	#136
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Ammo box installed and reworking the hood which had some dents right at the front lip so I decided the easiest way to fix it was to remove the inner brace . Glad I did it was pretty rusted and looked like no paint was applied to the inside of the brace and the front of the hood . Guess I know why the front lip on the hood Rots away. They must have primed after it was assembled Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-15-2023, 03:30 PM	#137
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Super nice work man. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

05-15-2023, 04:10 PM	#139
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,206	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Looks great as usual mark

05-15-2023, 08:44 PM	#140
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Usually not a fan of undercoat but it kept the underside of the hood in great shape where it was applied . I did find two cracks on the two rear hinge nuts easy fix just ran a bead on them . Ran a tap through the blind nuts just to clean them out . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-16-2023, 07:11 AM	#141
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Great job!

05-22-2023, 05:40 PM	#142
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Last bit of bodywork the hood . Fixed the leading edge dents and stripped the paint and rust . Going to hit it with the DA tomorrow there are a couple of small dings here and there so I’ll fill them as needed. Best tool I ever bought Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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05-22-2023, 10:03 PM	#143
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 I have a different brand of the same tool and you're right, they are excellent. It's like a flap disc on steroids. At 30-60 bucks a pop I wish the drums would last longer though. Which grit or style drum did you find the best for paint removal Mark? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

05-23-2023, 03:55 PM	#145
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Got the spare on . Now I need a tire cover Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-23-2023, 07:19 PM	#147
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Hopefully I’ll be taking this truck to the SETN in July I’ll have to trailer it 4.57 rear sm465 not highway friendly. But my BIL is using my enclosed trailer to store some furniture because the contractor is repairing his living room and den lots or water damage . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-27-2023, 05:39 PM	#148
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Body work is done . Inside painted going to let it sit a couple days then top coat the outside . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-25-2023, 04:30 PM	#149
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 All the paint is finally done . Now I need three men and a boy to put the hood back on . The truck is pretty much done . My makeshift booth worked out nicely the whole truck is done in single stage no clear Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-25-2023, 04:31 PM	#150
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,143	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 These EZ wall zipper things work well . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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