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swamp rat · 04-13-2018, 09:29 AM

Awesome!

mjensen · 04-17-2018, 10:35 PM

Looks sooo nice!

DWilbur · 06-14-2018, 09:24 AM

Why is it so painful to get a truck painted. This is the worst part of restoration. Still waiting and waiting.

**rgunlock** · 06-14-2018, 01:10 PM

I feel for you, but if it makes you feel any better it took me about a year to get my truck all painted myself because of waiting for the right weather, do-overs, cut & buff - multiple times for some parts, etc. Plus, yours will end up having a whole lot better job! What they've done sure looks nice.

DWilbur · 09-26-2018, 10:11 AM

Well about 3 weeks ago I stopped by the paint shop and nobody showed up. I talked to the guy next door and told me they would not be in today they are moving house. so 2 weeks ago I stopped by on Saturday and his truck was out front as I pulled around Anothy go out of his truck We talked for about 30 minutes and we agreed on a goal to have the cab painted by Thursday last week and I would bring my frame to install the cab an bed. he contacted me and ask if we can change to this Friday and I said ok. So we will se if he fallows through and finish up the first color.

DWilbur · 10-06-2018, 01:31 PM

Friday was a good day the cab and hood are painted. I went up to Vacaville with frame and mounted the cab for the last time. now have to fix 1 blemish on the lower left rear corner of the cab install the bed fenders and prep for the 2nd color.

swamp rat · 10-06-2018, 05:01 PM

Taken shape! Time to start assembly soon.

DWilbur · 10-10-2018, 01:59 PM

Yesterday the doors have been reinstalled and the bed is sitting on the frame still to be bolted down.

**rgunlock** · 10-10-2018, 06:47 PM

Outstanding! Have you mentioned what the 2nd color is?

DWilbur · 10-10-2018, 11:01 PM

The 2nd color is 2017 Chevy color metalic orange that I have seen on Corvette.
Front fender started

**First c10** · 10-11-2018, 11:57 AM

Looking good David!!!

DWilbur · 10-11-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by First c10

Looking good David!!!

Ya I'm real excited about getting the paint done so I can start putting it back together. Get to install all the new shiny parts I have been collecting.

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-14-2018, 02:16 PM

Looking sharp!

DWilbur · 12-31-2018, 05:22 PM

Nothing to update on my truck but I wish everybody Happy New Year.

**First c10** · 01-01-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

Nothing to update on my truck but I wish everybody Happy New Year.

I was about to ask!!!! Happy new year to you!

swamp rat · 01-01-2019, 07:07 PM

Happy New Year!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-07-2019, 11:47 PM

Happy new year to you all! Is the truck still in paint jail?

DWilbur · 01-15-2019, 04:03 PM

Its still in paint Jail but I did buy new tilt steering column that the brown truck delivered yesterday. saving up money to buy Dakota Digital Gages.

**First c10** · 01-15-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

Its still in paint Jail but I did buy new tilt steering column that the brown truck delivered yesterday. saving up money to buy Dakota Digital Gages.

Just looked them up do you have an extra 1500$ I can borrow???

DWilbur · 01-15-2019, 05:33 PM

I have to pay property tax this month and save up for the DDG's. so I can't help you

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-16-2019, 08:04 PM

What tilt did you end up going with? Mine has gotten really loose and I have considered getting a new one. I have not heard much good on some of them though.

DWilbur · 01-17-2019, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

What tilt did you end up going with? Mine has gotten really loose and I have considered getting a new one. I have not heard much good on some of them though.

this one

**First c10** · 01-20-2019, 08:53 PM

I bought mine from a boardmember about 4 years ago and still in a box. I am about to get it out and install it.

DWilbur · 03-14-2019, 01:18 PM

Well I pulled the trigger on Dakota Digital Gages today. I ordered the HDX with the silver background for a little bling. options are OBD port module for the LS engine, electric fan controller with 2 30 amp relays, and dimmer switch. I talked to Joel at DD before placing my order to make sure I have what I need.

As for paint it's been 5 month and nothing has been done. I did talk to Anthony last week and he said he would be getting going middle of this week. so we will see.

**First c10** · 03-14-2019, 03:43 PM

Hey DW glad to hear from you as it’s been quiet around here. I got my DD gauges hooked up and they work great. I bought the temp and compass module. Of course the Bim module for the canbus to control the gauges.
I was able to use my Ecm to control my fans. Is there a reason you were not able to???

Hopefully you will be out of paint jail soon!!!

04-13-2018, 09:29 AM	#1
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Awesome! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-17-2018, 10:35 PM	#2
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Looks sooo nice! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

06-14-2018, 09:24 AM	#3
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Why is it so painful to get a truck painted. This is the worst part of restoration. Still waiting and waiting.

06-14-2018, 01:10 PM	#4
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I feel for you, but if it makes you feel any better it took me about a year to get my truck all painted myself because of waiting for the right weather, do-overs, cut & buff - multiple times for some parts, etc. Plus, yours will end up having a whole lot better job! What they've done sure looks nice. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

09-26-2018, 10:11 AM	#5
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Well about 3 weeks ago I stopped by the paint shop and nobody showed up. I talked to the guy next door and told me they would not be in today they are moving house. so 2 weeks ago I stopped by on Saturday and his truck was out front as I pulled around Anothy go out of his truck We talked for about 30 minutes and we agreed on a goal to have the cab painted by Thursday last week and I would bring my frame to install the cab an bed. he contacted me and ask if we can change to this Friday and I said ok. So we will se if he fallows through and finish up the first color.

10-06-2018, 01:31 PM	#6
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Friday was a good day the cab and hood are painted. I went up to Vacaville with frame and mounted the cab for the last time. now have to fix 1 blemish on the lower left rear corner of the cab install the bed fenders and prep for the 2nd color. Attached Images

10-06-2018, 05:01 PM	#7
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Taken shape! Time to start assembly soon. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-10-2018, 01:59 PM	#8
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Yesterday the doors have been reinstalled and the bed is sitting on the frame still to be bolted down. Attached Images

10-10-2018, 06:47 PM	#9
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Outstanding! Have you mentioned what the 2nd color is? __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

10-10-2018, 11:01 PM	#10
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration The 2nd color is 2017 Chevy color metalic orange that I have seen on Corvette. Front fender started Attached Images

10-11-2018, 11:57 AM	#11
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Looking good David!!! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

10-14-2018, 02:16 PM	#13
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Looking sharp! __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-31-2018, 05:22 PM	#14
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Nothing to update on my truck but I wish everybody Happy New Year.

01-01-2019, 07:07 PM	#16
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Happy New Year! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-07-2019, 11:47 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Happy new year to you all! Is the truck still in paint jail? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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01-15-2019, 04:03 PM	#18
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Its still in paint Jail but I did buy new tilt steering column that the brown truck delivered yesterday. saving up money to buy Dakota Digital Gages.

01-15-2019, 05:33 PM	#20
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I have to pay property tax this month and save up for the DDG's. so I can't help you

01-16-2019, 08:04 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration What tilt did you end up going with? Mine has gotten really loose and I have considered getting a new one. I have not heard much good on some of them though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-20-2019, 08:53 PM	#23
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I bought mine from a boardmember about 4 years ago and still in a box. I am about to get it out and install it. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

03-14-2019, 01:18 PM	#24
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Well I pulled the trigger on Dakota Digital Gages today. I ordered the HDX with the silver background for a little bling. options are OBD port module for the LS engine, electric fan controller with 2 30 amp relays, and dimmer switch. I talked to Joel at DD before placing my order to make sure I have what I need. As for paint it's been 5 month and nothing has been done. I did talk to Anthony last week and he said he would be getting going middle of this week. so we will see.

03-14-2019, 03:43 PM	#25
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hey DW glad to hear from you as it’s been quiet around here. I got my DD gauges hooked up and they work great. I bought the temp and compass module. Of course the Bim module for the canbus to control the gauges. I was able to use my Ecm to control my fans. Is there a reason you were not able to??? Hopefully you will be out of paint jail soon!!! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

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