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Old 10-03-2017, 04:01 PM   #1
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It's All Down Hill From Here (72 C10 Resto)

My grandson and I have been restoring it for a little over a year now. We just got her out of paint jail and I feel as if we've crested the summit. Now comes the fun part; putting all the Bling on her.





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Old 10-03-2017, 05:50 PM   #2
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Re: It's All Down Hill From Here (72 C10 Resto)

if by all the bling you mean side trim, man, I would have drilled the holes first...
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Old 10-03-2017, 06:14 PM   #3
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Beautiful color!
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Old 12-11-2017, 02:39 PM   #4
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More progress this weekend.
I had to pull the bed away from the cab because the painter forgot to tighten the bolts. The bed slammed into the back of the cab and put a good (Bad) dent on the driver's side. I fixed the dent but still have not situated the bed yet.
Only a few more things to do...





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Old 12-11-2017, 03:11 PM   #5
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Re: It's All Down Hill From Here (72 C10 Resto)

Looks great so far. Man I love a clean stock appearing engine bay!
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Old 12-11-2017, 03:43 PM   #6
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Looks great .
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Old 12-11-2017, 04:15 PM   #7
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Pretty truck. You guys are doing a nice job.
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Old 12-11-2017, 06:47 PM   #8
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Re: It's All Down Hill From Here (72 C10 Resto)

Wow, very nice
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Old 12-11-2017, 07:47 PM   #9
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Looking nice— can’t wait to see more pics when it’s finished.
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Old 12-11-2017, 08:02 PM   #10
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Nice Looking Rig.
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Old 12-11-2017, 08:20 PM   #11
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Cleaning people missed a spot of dirt on the windshield rubber...Just Kidding, Truck looks awesome, Beautiful color combo. Engine bay Execellent....Shop is super clean and organized...Well done.
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Old 12-11-2017, 09:59 PM   #12
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Wow! Great looking truck. I REALLY like the Rally wheels and center caps without the trim rings! Makes the tiny 15" rim appear larger; once you put trim rings on your fresh painted rim is scratched and if you never put trim rings on, you'll never loose one!

P.S. I hope your grandson is willing to donate some of that hair for a good cause? I donated my hair two times to "Locks of Love" for wigs for cancer patients.
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Old 12-11-2017, 10:21 PM   #13
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Truck looks great. Nice work.
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Very nice!
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Old 12-12-2017, 10:08 AM   #15
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Cleaning people missed a spot of dirt on the windshield rubber...Just Kidding, Truck looks awesome, Beautiful color combo. Engine bay Execellent....Shop is super clean and organized...Well done.
There's a funny story behind that. Before the windshield was installed the cat would get into the cab and sleep. That "Dirt" is kitty paw prints. You have to look closely to see the kitty nose smash print above the paw prints. I don't think she will try that again.
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Great looking truck! Very cool project to work on with your grandson. Will it be his truck when it's done?
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Old 12-12-2017, 11:28 AM   #17
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Great looking truck! Very cool project to work on with your grandson. Will it be his truck when it's done?
We have an agreement between us. I spend the $$$$$$$-He gets the truck.
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Old 01-01-2018, 01:14 PM   #18
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So, all we have left is to run it to the muffler shop for an exhaust system and take her out for a few shake down runs.









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Wow! Great work and well done.
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Old 01-01-2018, 04:59 PM   #20
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Beautiful truck. Congrats on being almost done
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:38 PM   #21
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Very nice truck great job on it very well detailed........enjoy
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Old 01-01-2018, 09:24 PM   #22
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Wow. That is seriously gorgeous.
I see you have another one in your garage
Lucky.
Good work!
Engine bay is amazing.
Interior pics?
She's a beaut Clark
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Old 01-16-2018, 10:57 AM   #23
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Truck looks great. is that 518 medium green?
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Old 01-16-2018, 11:37 AM   #24
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truck looks great. Is that 518 medium green?
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Old 01-16-2018, 08:57 PM   #25
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Very nice truck. Any plans to hook up the factory A/C?
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