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gcburdic · 06-26-2009, 04:03 PM

AHHHHH....the irony!!!

So I think I have finished up installing the new spark plug wires....here's the before and after.......next up....polish up some valve covers and air cleaner cover....I need some help with that....I'll post up a thread over in the forum....

gcburdic · 06-29-2009, 09:52 PM

So I spent Sunday afternoon wet sanding this valve cover....it came out pretty good....I wet sanded starting with 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, and finally 2000 grit wetordry 3M paper....
I still have the other one as shown what it looked like before....and the air cleaner cover to do....I also picked up the Ryobi 8 piece buffing kit from Home depot for $10 (as suggested by Heath 'my67chevytruck'...thanks)...
Once complete....I need to paint the finned area....

Now here's my dilemma....My truck is a sunburst Orange Metallic, and my engine block is painted Chevy Orange (I know it looks weird, but I guess if I ever take it out I'll paint it the body color)....

So should I leave the finned area black? Should I go ahead and paint it the body color? OR should I paint it Chevy Orange?

my67chevytruck · 06-30-2009, 08:36 AM

Shucks Geoff, now you gonna make me wet sand my son's and rebuff... Those are gonna look good.

gcburdic · 06-30-2009, 12:44 PM

Heath...sounds like a better job for your son!!!....He'll appreciate them more....cuz I know I really like mine more now that i got some "sweat" equity in them!!!LOL...

Heck, I sat outside Sunday in the shade, and STILL got sunburnt!!

my67chevytruck · 06-30-2009, 03:51 PM

yeah, i will make him sand them..... It will go as follows im sure: sand, text, text, text, sand, sand, text text.....so i am sure it will be an all day event.... keep up the good work.

Longhorn321 · 07-01-2009, 01:43 PM

So I stumbled on your build thread yesterday and I read the entire thing....very entertaining. And what color did you decide on for the V/Cs or have you decided yet? My vote is for black...it would set the orange off a little no matter if it was body colored block or Chevy orange block. JMHO.

gcburdic · 07-01-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn321

So I stumbled on your build thread yesterday and I read the entire thing....very entertaining. And what color did you decide on for the V/Cs or have you decided yet? My vote is for black...it would set the orange off a little no matter if it was body colored block or Chevy orange block. JMHO.

Well, thanks for stumblin in Longhorn321!!!....I'm glad it entertained!!!

I haven't decided yet on the VC....I think I like black too....just looking for others input....thanks!!!

gcburdic · 07-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Quick update....sanded and polished the air cleaner cover....just gotta paint the finned area it black.....looks cool!!!...i'll post up the finished product soon!!

VA72C10 · 07-05-2009, 11:12 PM

Looks good...nice when a little elbow grease makes a big difference...I vote black as well...

gcburdic · 07-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Polishin' up one of the valve covers tonight.....the one on bottom is complete, just gotta paint the finned area....Pics didn't turn out all that great, sorry!!

nuke1 · 07-07-2009, 06:44 AM

oh how time consuming, one thing i have to say to polishing, but besides that looks great.

my67chevytruck · 07-07-2009, 08:55 AM

Geoff, pm me your addy , I have another set for you to practice on

gcburdic · 07-07-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

oh how time consuming, one thing i have to say to polishing, but besides that looks great.

yeah....it takes a lot of time, but I guess I've saved some money!!!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Geoff, pm me your addy , I have another set for you to practice on

Send'em on....I'll practice on them....I ain't scared!!!!...What's wrong, your son too busy texting?!?!!?

Pictures don't show it, but there are a few areas that are blemished....I sanded the heck out of a few areas to no avail!!!...Oh well....thanks for the compliments!!!

KJN1971 · 07-07-2009, 01:55 PM

I joined around a week ago and decided to look thru the build threads and happened to pull yours up first and I really enjoyed all of the posts and updates and photos. The color and truck turned out fantastic. I am leaning towards the same color as a two-tone with the top the sunburst and bottom a gun metal grey or close. Great job and it was a joy reading your entire build. Thank You.

my67chevytruck · 07-07-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Send'em on....I'll practice on them....I ain't scared!!!!...What's wrong, your son too busy texting?!?!!?

Pictures don't show it, but there are a few areas that are blemished...

yes we have some blemishes too, thats why i was looking for my benchtop buffer to see if that would buff out.... errrr.. Hate when i lose stuff....

gcburdic · 07-07-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KJN1971

I joined around a week ago and decided to look thru the build threads and happened to pull yours up first and I really enjoyed all of the posts and updates and photos. The color and truck turned out fantastic. I am leaning towards the same color as a two-tone with the top the sunburst and bottom a gun metal grey or close. Great job and it was a joy reading your entire build. Thank You.

KJN1971....I really appreciate you reading through my build and glad you enjoyed it....I'll be on the look out for your build...that 2-tone paint scheme sounds awesome!!!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

yes we have some blemishes too, thats why i was looking for my benchtop buffer to see if that would buff out.... errrr.. Hate when i lose stuff....

Heath....I used an electric drill and I buffed and buffed to no avail....blemishes win!!!

Good luck with yours!

re1 · 07-07-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Hey Guys....thanks for the inquiry...talked to my brother today....he went by the body shop and saw the Mistress made it back from the frame shop....The rear passenger rail was out by 5"...Holy crap!!!...and the front of the passenger frame rail was out by 3"....I know...well, why didn't the body guy see this??..He wasn't looking for it and thought that the reprop hood, doors were the issue....not the frame....SO...everything is lining up a LOT better (not that it wasn't bad in the first place....only the hood was sticking a little and the front bumper was out of whack)...now hopefully, they'll finish up the touch up paint and I'll get her back this weekend.....
My body guy did say that was probably the reason the PO cut the frame horns off of it and installed the roll pans on the front and back....Ah yes...more lessons learned....UGH!!!
I'll let you know the final expense when I see him....hopefully not too bad!!!!

Hey Geoff,

great build and nice truck!

I was wondering what they dinged you for the frame work,
I have the same issue with my frame and need to get it fixed.

thanks
Rich

*highperf4x4* · 07-07-2009, 11:18 PM

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72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 07:40 AM

Lookin' good Geoff!

gcburdic · 07-08-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by re1

Hey Geoff,
great build and nice truck!
I was wondering what they dinged you for the frame work,
I have the same issue with my frame and need to get it fixed.

thanks
Rich

Hi Rich....frame work was $300.....It was an old cat that has been doing it for years....I think it would of been less if I took him the bare frame...they had to loosen some of the body panels, etc....hope this helps...and thanks for the compliments!

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Subscribed!

Welcome aboard highperf4x4!!!....

*highperf4x4* · 07-09-2009, 01:04 AM

Yup, sorry it took me so long to get in here

Sorry to see you had so much trouble on the body work too. Some people can just ruin your mood huh?

gcburdic · 07-09-2009, 07:49 AM

AMEN!!!....But learning my lesson on these things and who to deal with has made it worth the experience!!!

*highperf4x4* · 07-09-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

AMEN!!!....But learning my lesson on these things and who to deal with has made it worth the experience!!!

......... dangit........ i wish I had it over with too

gcburdic · 07-11-2009, 07:45 AM

So I finished up polishing and painting these VC and air cleaner parts...looks pretty good...still a few flaws, but turned out pretty good....Now I got to get VC gaskets and new air filter for install....will post up that hopefully this weekend!!!

*highperf4x4* · 07-12-2009, 03:57 PM

That looks sharp!!!

06-26-2009, 04:03 PM	#126
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress AHHHHH....the irony!!! So I think I have finished up installing the new spark plug wires....here's the before and after.......next up....polish up some valve covers and air cleaner cover....I need some help with that....I'll post up a thread over in the forum.... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

06-29-2009, 09:52 PM	#127
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress So I spent Sunday afternoon wet sanding this valve cover....it came out pretty good....I wet sanded starting with 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, and finally 2000 grit wetordry 3M paper.... I still have the other one as shown what it looked like before....and the air cleaner cover to do....I also picked up the Ryobi 8 piece buffing kit from Home depot for $10 (as suggested by Heath 'my67chevytruck'...thanks)... Once complete....I need to paint the finned area.... Now here's my dilemma....My truck is a sunburst Orange Metallic, and my engine block is painted Chevy Orange (I know it looks weird, but I guess if I ever take it out I'll paint it the body color).... So should I leave the finned area black? Should I go ahead and paint it the body color? OR should I paint it Chevy Orange? Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

06-30-2009, 08:36 AM	#128
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Mistress Shucks Geoff, now you gonna make me wet sand my son's and rebuff... Those are gonna look good. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-30-2009, 12:44 PM	#129
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress Heath...sounds like a better job for your son!!!....He'll appreciate them more....cuz I know I really like mine more now that i got some "sweat" equity in them!!!LOL... Heck, I sat outside Sunday in the shade, and STILL got sunburnt!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

06-30-2009, 03:51 PM	#130
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Mistress yeah, i will make him sand them..... It will go as follows im sure: sand, text, text, text, sand, sand, text text.....so i am sure it will be an all day event.... keep up the good work. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-01-2009, 01:43 PM	#131
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Project: Mistress So I stumbled on your build thread yesterday and I read the entire thing....very entertaining. And what color did you decide on for the V/Cs or have you decided yet? My vote is for black...it would set the orange off a little no matter if it was body colored block or Chevy orange block. JMHO. __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

07-05-2009, 08:33 PM	#133
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress Quick update....sanded and polished the air cleaner cover....just gotta paint the finned area it black.....looks cool!!!...i'll post up the finished product soon!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-05-2009, 11:12 PM	#134
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Mistress Looks good...nice when a little elbow grease makes a big difference...I vote black as well... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#135
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress Polishin' up one of the valve covers tonight.....the one on bottom is complete, just gotta paint the finned area....Pics didn't turn out all that great, sorry!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-07-2009, 06:44 AM	#136
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project: Mistress oh how time consuming, one thing i have to say to polishing, but besides that looks great. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

07-07-2009, 08:55 AM	#137
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Mistress Geoff, pm me your addy , I have another set for you to practice on __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-07-2009, 01:55 PM	#139
KJN1971 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ringwood, OK Posts: 130	Re: Project: Mistress I joined around a week ago and decided to look thru the build threads and happened to pull yours up first and I really enjoyed all of the posts and updates and photos. The color and truck turned out fantastic. I am leaning towards the same color as a two-tone with the top the sunburst and bottom a gun metal grey or close. Great job and it was a joy reading your entire build. Thank You.

07-07-2009, 11:18 PM	#143
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Mistress Subscribed!

07-08-2009, 07:40 AM	#144
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Mistress Lookin' good Geoff! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-09-2009, 01:04 AM	#146
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Mistress Yup, sorry it took me so long to get in here Sorry to see you had so much trouble on the body work too. Some people can just ruin your mood huh?



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07-09-2009, 07:49 AM	#147
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress AMEN!!!....But learning my lesson on these things and who to deal with has made it worth the experience!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-11-2009, 07:45 AM	#149
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Mistress So I finished up polishing and painting these VC and air cleaner parts...looks pretty good...still a few flaws, but turned out pretty good....Now I got to get VC gaskets and new air filter for install....will post up that hopefully this weekend!!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-12-2009, 03:57 PM	#150
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Mistress That looks sharp!!!

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