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**67cheby** · 06-04-2011, 10:56 AM

Great job !!

gringoloco · 06-05-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Great job !!

Thanks! Been working knick-knacks to get her ready for the road trip in 10 days!

**67cheby** · 06-05-2011, 01:52 AM

good luck speedy....i am sure you will have it all done

mcbassin · 06-05-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks! I think it turned out pretty good

Anywhere near OKC? It will be back up there at least once more...

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Yes, just about 20 miles east of OKC. We are way over do for a truck meet maybe you could give us a heads up when you are in town?

Papa-J · 06-05-2011, 11:48 AM

wow took me a few hours to red through this thread, and I'm almost sad it's over now

You did an amazing job. Doing the interior roof along the upper window line would have stopped me in my tracks but you did everything perfectly. I was suprised when you relic'd the trucks paint. I'm not disappointed since I relic guitars all the time for sale. Just have never seen anyone do it to a truck. GREAT JOB!!!

Slick67 · 06-05-2011, 05:58 PM

I have to admit the faux-tina looks pretty darn good. Overall the truck looks outstanding IMHO. I've said it before and will say it again, you really know how to ruin a perfectly good C10, keep ruining it.

gringoloco · 06-05-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Yes, just about 20 miles east of OKC. We are way over do for a truck meet maybe you could give us a heads up when you are in town?

I'll shoot you a PM if we have some free time while I'm up- we'll be moving my wife to LA, so it might be busy

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Originally Posted by Papa-J

wow took me a few hours to red through this thread, and I'm almost sad it's over now

You did an amazing job. Doing the interior roof along the upper window line would have stopped me in my tracks but you did everything perfectly. I was suprised when you relic'd the trucks paint. I'm not disappointed since I relic guitars all the time for sale. Just have never seen anyone do it to a truck. GREAT JOB!!!

Thanks for taking the time

I'm not quite done with her yet, but the majority of the work is complete- it's just little things and more 'antiquing' now. Of course we all know they're never truly done, so there will be more to come after that, I'm sure

gringoloco · 06-05-2011, 11:23 PM

Played around with weathering the bed wood a little today. Used a combination of vinegar, baking soda, water, wire brushes, sandpaper, muriatic acid, and whatever else was laying around. It took the yellow-ness out, but didn't give the effect I'm shooting for, so I'll have to get more serious with it

Also wired up dedicated grounds for the marker, blinker, and tail lights. Amazing how much better they work now...

Before and 'after' of the bed- more to come:

Papa-J · 06-05-2011, 11:29 PM

if it is nicked and scratched up a bit, you could always apply a coat of leather dye, then wipe off the extra, it will only fill the cracks and scratches and make it look like pushed in dirt and wear lines. just an idea

gringoloco · 06-05-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa-J

if it is nicked and scratched up a bit, you could always apply a coat of leather dye, then wipe off the extra, it will only fill the cracks and scratches and make it look like pushed in dirt and wear lines. just an idea

Thanks- I do plan to beat it up some. I'm trying (unsuccessfully thus far) to get it to grey before doing the dings. Not an easy task with pine, but I have a few more ideas to try before staining it...

thor · 06-07-2011, 05:04 PM

Nice, nice, nice! This truck turned out amazing! Simply beautiful. I wish you the best on your big day.

SCOTI · 06-07-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks- I do plan to beat it up some. I'm trying (unsuccessfully thus far) to get it to grey before doing the dings. Not an easy task with pine, but I have a few more ideas to try before staining it...

I've looked several times for info on this but it's tough to choose one method over another w/o trying it first..... and there's a bunch of them. Good luck!

gringoloco · 06-07-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

I have to admit the faux-tina looks pretty darn good. Overall the truck looks outstanding IMHO. I've said it before and will say it again, you really know how to ruin a perfectly good C10, keep ruining it.

Thanks! I'm fairly happy with it

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Originally Posted by thor

Nice, nice, nice! This truck turned out amazing! Simply beautiful. I wish you the best on your big day.

Thanks a lot! Getting excited- though it really hasn't set in yet...

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I've looked several times for info on this but it's tough to choose one method over another w/o trying it first..... and there's a bunch of them. Good luck!

I think it's gonna have to wait at this point- getting down to the nitty-gritty- I'll post up when I get around to messing with it again...

Little bit o' progress in the way of blackening the grill lettering. Looks complete now. I realized recently that when I got this truck, it didn't actually have the word 'Chevrolet' on it anywhere...

Papa-J · 06-07-2011, 11:42 PM

I wonder if UV lights would have any affect on the unfinished wood, would it turn grey under the light??
also check this link out, maybe it can help with turning it grey
http://www.routerforums.com/finishin...-barnwood.html

VA72C10 · 06-08-2011, 12:29 AM

grille looks great!

gringoloco · 06-22-2011, 05:11 PM

One from my folks' place in TN- got a bunch more pics from our travels and the wedding ceremony that I'll post later. Lotsa thumbs up, questions, and offers to buy this past week

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SCOTI · 06-22-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

One from my folks' place in TN- got a bunch more pics from our travels and the wedging ceremony that I'll post later. Lotsa thumbs up, questions, and offers to buy this past week

This sounds like what happens to an undisclosed part of the male anatomy when the 'wedding bliss' wears off to the point of her getting a divorce lawyer. Hopefully you meant 'wedding' since you were w/your BTB.

RatRod68 · 06-22-2011, 05:15 PM

awesome!

gringoloco · 06-22-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

This sounds like what happens to an undisclosed part of the male anatomy when the 'wedding bliss' wears off to the point of her getting a divorce lawyer. Hopefully you meant 'wedding' since you were w/your BTB.

Haha- yes. Fixed it

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Originally Posted by RatRod68

awesome!

The truck, or Scot's attention to detail?

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RatRod68 · 06-22-2011, 05:34 PM

the truck dammit! lol

tantrumpipeline · 06-23-2011, 01:56 AM

how to ruin a C10? how to correct a C10 and make it sweet, very nice build, the subtle patina is perfect

Jacfourteen · 06-23-2011, 02:52 AM

Congrats!
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SCOTI · 06-23-2011, 10:02 AM

Where's the pics of this new owner you brag of??

BB72CHEVKT · 06-23-2011, 10:06 AM

PICS please...

lyrikz · 06-23-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Does anyone see anything wrong with these shocks? Notice how there is nothing holding them compressed, yet they are fully collapsed- I'd say they're smoked

Luckily, I picked up a set of Monroes on Amazon for, get this, $6 each with super saver shipping! I love that site for smokin' deals...

I wanted to get them installed to make sure my clearances were still gonna be good with the larger shock body. The pics (taken at slightly higher than ride-height) show just how tight it is around that area- I'm trying to keep at least 1/2" clearance between the exhaust and anything else, so I may have to do some tweaking around the shocks- we'll see. the pics make it look closer than it really is...

pt# on those shocks. Mine do the SAME thing.... Those are for the rear correct? What do you have on the front?

06-04-2011, 10:56 AM	#376
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06-05-2011, 01:52 AM	#378
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 good luck speedy....i am sure you will have it all done __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-05-2011, 11:48 AM	#380
Papa-J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 52	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 wow took me a few hours to red through this thread, and I'm almost sad it's over now You did an amazing job. Doing the interior roof along the upper window line would have stopped me in my tracks but you did everything perfectly. I was suprised when you relic'd the trucks paint. I'm not disappointed since I relic guitars all the time for sale. Just have never seen anyone do it to a truck. GREAT JOB!!!

06-05-2011, 05:58 PM	#381
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I have to admit the faux-tina looks pretty darn good. Overall the truck looks outstanding IMHO. I've said it before and will say it again, you really know how to ruin a perfectly good C10, keep ruining it. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

06-05-2011, 11:23 PM	#383
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 Played around with weathering the bed wood a little today. Used a combination of vinegar, baking soda, water, wire brushes, sandpaper, muriatic acid, and whatever else was laying around. It took the yellow-ness out, but didn't give the effect I'm shooting for, so I'll have to get more serious with it Also wired up dedicated grounds for the marker, blinker, and tail lights. Amazing how much better they work now... Before and 'after' of the bed- more to come: 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

06-05-2011, 11:29 PM	#384
Papa-J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 52	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 if it is nicked and scratched up a bit, you could always apply a coat of leather dye, then wipe off the extra, it will only fill the cracks and scratches and make it look like pushed in dirt and wear lines. just an idea

06-07-2011, 05:04 PM	#386
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice, nice, nice! This truck turned out amazing! Simply beautiful. I wish you the best on your big day. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

06-07-2011, 11:42 PM	#389
Papa-J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 52	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I wonder if UV lights would have any affect on the unfinished wood, would it turn grey under the light?? also check this link out, maybe it can help with turning it grey http://www.routerforums.com/finishin...-barnwood.html

06-08-2011, 12:29 AM	#390
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06-22-2011, 05:11 PM	#391
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 One from my folks' place in TN- got a bunch more pics from our travels and the wedding ceremony that I'll post later. Lotsa thumbs up, questions, and offers to buy this past week Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -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 Last edited by gringoloco; 06-22-2011 at 05:29 PM. Reason: Fat finger

06-22-2011, 05:15 PM	#393
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06-22-2011, 05:34 PM	#395
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06-23-2011, 01:56 AM	#396
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06-23-2011, 02:52 AM	#397
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06-23-2011, 10:02 AM	#398
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