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MaximusD · 10-30-2017, 06:39 PM

Hey all, just picked up this 1970 Short box from relative, it's been in his family since 1992 and not driven since 94. It's been a LONG process trying to get him to part with it, after some serious negotiations (and beer) I was able to bring it home. Actually we installed a fresh battery, added some gas fired it up and drove it onto a trailer!

Next up is changing all fluids, brakes, hoses and ultimately interior. I am also adding a set of 15x8 6 lug rally wheels. I would like to know the best way to attempt buffing out the paint to preserve the patina.

Thanks for looking!

**Jcfcamaro** · 10-30-2017, 06:44 PM

Awesome

rsavage · 10-30-2017, 07:38 PM

Congrats. Looks like a nice solid truck.

Gillnetter · 10-30-2017, 07:58 PM

Nice truck!

briank · 10-30-2017, 08:03 PM

Nice truck..cant believe how well preserved it looks to be. Like it with the white steelies and dog dish

MaximusD · 10-30-2017, 09:08 PM

Thanks guys, I am pretty excited to get started, so many great ideas on the forum!

**68bowtie** · 10-30-2017, 09:21 PM

Upper trim only, shortbed, two tone, base model... with buckets. Cool!!

I would rock it with the steelies and caps at stock height.

Congrats!

chevykevy · 10-30-2017, 10:13 PM

Nice! I'm down the interstate near Gardiner MT. Give me a shout if you need anything, parts, help etc.

**jocko** · 10-30-2017, 10:42 PM

wow, buckets. Nice. Welcome. That paint looks sound enough in the pics to do a light buffing out to bring it back to almost new. Screw patina, that's restorable...

It can be done by hand, but results are usually better and more uniform with a buffing wheel. Relatively low rpm, using a buffing compound (not a rubbing compound or anything that abrasive), and don't machine buff the corners/edges - tape em off and do this by hand. I'd actually do the edges by hand first. And be careful, constantly moving and no pressure, let the wheel do the work. Anyway, lotsa threads on here if you search. I've rubbed thru some paint by hand once and was ready to harry carey myself.... so be careful. If it had any obvious rust, you could use CLR on it and then wash it off - but I don't think is needed with this truck, just looks too nice.

And I second the motion: stock steelies and PO3 caps with stock ride height, then save your $ for a set of seat covers from Tim at Truckseats and redo the interior. Add 10 gal of gas, and enjoy.

Real nice truck, looking forward to seeing how it comes together. I'd say it's beer well spent!

yuccales · 10-31-2017, 07:57 AM

Good looking truck!

**72 tigger** · 10-31-2017, 09:06 AM

Nice! Looking forward to more pics- could you take one of the SPID? (The decal on the back of the glovebox door) Thanks

MaximusD · 10-31-2017, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the tips guys. I was absolutely looking for a way to polish the paint before anything else so Jocko's info was great. I attached a couple more photos of the SPID tag as well as the metal tag on the door jam.

rayce88 · 10-31-2017, 02:27 PM

Nice truck ....

68Gold/white · 10-31-2017, 03:13 PM

Very nice!!!
Disc brakes in the future???

JG358 · 10-31-2017, 03:27 PM

Nice truck, Congrats!

**jocko** · 10-31-2017, 05:31 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a swb SPID with wood floor ordered (I'm sure there are some, I just haven't seen one). Cool truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-31-2017, 05:52 PM

So much awesome in just a couple of pics. It's also funny how great it looks vs. the truck in the background.

57rookie · 10-31-2017, 07:17 PM

That is absolutely a terrific find. Short box with a V8 and buckets..... WOW!!!!

**jocko** · 10-31-2017, 07:41 PM

well, if the one in the background is owned by the same relative, he had great taste. Nice paint combo on both.

toms68cst · 10-31-2017, 08:28 PM

Wow what a great find. Hi from East of ya!

MaximusD · 10-31-2017, 08:43 PM

Thanks guys, the yellow truck in the background was "thrown in" as part of the deal. He got it to pull the power brakes, power steering and 5 lug hubs. I haven't hauled that one out yet. It is extremely rusted out, but will be valuable for parts harvesting. Thanks

Daman · 11-01-2017, 06:43 AM

Nice! Don't turn it into a long bed. HA

**GR8-68** · 11-01-2017, 07:14 AM

Very nice ride you have purchased, look forward to seeing more of this one

BugzC10 · 11-01-2017, 07:26 AM

Nice score...like that blue

**72ironmike** · 11-01-2017, 07:54 AM

Great find ! Keep progress pics posted. jocko is right on for buffing & you can also PM "JoesJunk" for buffing tips. Joe is a Master Buffer ! "ChipFlyer" reproduced the door tags at one time. Once again, nice truck !

10-30-2017, 06:39 PM	#1
MaximusD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 53	Montana 70 Short Box Hey all, just picked up this 1970 Short box from relative, it's been in his family since 1992 and not driven since 94. It's been a LONG process trying to get him to part with it, after some serious negotiations (and beer) I was able to bring it home. Actually we installed a fresh battery, added some gas fired it up and drove it onto a trailer! Next up is changing all fluids, brakes, hoses and ultimately interior. I am also adding a set of 15x8 6 lug rally wheels. I would like to know the best way to attempt buffing out the paint to preserve the patina. Thanks for looking! Attached Images

10-30-2017, 06:44 PM	#2
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,055	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Awesome

10-30-2017, 07:38 PM	#3
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Congrats. Looks like a nice solid truck. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-30-2017, 07:58 PM	#4
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice truck! __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

10-30-2017, 08:03 PM	#5
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice truck..cant believe how well preserved it looks to be. Like it with the white steelies and dog dish

10-30-2017, 09:08 PM	#6
MaximusD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 53	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Thanks guys, I am pretty excited to get started, so many great ideas on the forum!

10-30-2017, 09:21 PM	#7
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,395	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Upper trim only, shortbed, two tone, base model... with buckets. Cool!! I would rock it with the steelies and caps at stock height. Congrats! __________________ 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)

10-30-2017, 10:13 PM	#8
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice! I'm down the interstate near Gardiner MT. Give me a shout if you need anything, parts, help etc.

10-30-2017, 10:42 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: Montana 70 Short Box wow, buckets. Nice. Welcome. That paint looks sound enough in the pics to do a light buffing out to bring it back to almost new. Screw patina, that's restorable... It can be done by hand, but results are usually better and more uniform with a buffing wheel. Relatively low rpm, using a buffing compound (not a rubbing compound or anything that abrasive), and don't machine buff the corners/edges - tape em off and do this by hand. I'd actually do the edges by hand first. And be careful, constantly moving and no pressure, let the wheel do the work. Anyway, lotsa threads on here if you search. I've rubbed thru some paint by hand once and was ready to harry carey myself.... so be careful. If it had any obvious rust, you could use CLR on it and then wash it off - but I don't think is needed with this truck, just looks too nice. And I second the motion: stock steelies and PO3 caps with stock ride height, then save your $ for a set of seat covers from Tim at Truckseats and redo the interior. Add 10 gal of gas, and enjoy. Real nice truck, looking forward to seeing how it comes together. I'd say it's beer well spent! Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 10-30-2017 at 10:49 PM.

10-31-2017, 07:57 AM	#10
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,594	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Good looking truck!

10-31-2017, 09:06 AM	#11
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,210	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice! Looking forward to more pics- could you take one of the SPID? (The decal on the back of the glovebox door) Thanks

10-31-2017, 10:27 AM	#12
MaximusD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 53	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Thanks for the tips guys. I was absolutely looking for a way to polish the paint before anything else so Jocko's info was great. I attached a couple more photos of the SPID tag as well as the metal tag on the door jam. Attached Images

10-31-2017, 02:27 PM	#13
rayce88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Semmes , AL Posts: 45	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice truck ....

10-31-2017, 03:13 PM	#14
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,284	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Very nice!!! Disc brakes in the future???

10-31-2017, 03:27 PM	#15
JG358 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 56	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice truck, Congrats! __________________ Jake



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10-31-2017, 05:31 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: Montana 70 Short Box I don't think I've ever seen a swb SPID with wood floor ordered (I'm sure there are some, I just haven't seen one). Cool truck.

10-31-2017, 05:52 PM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Montana 70 Short Box So much awesome in just a couple of pics. It's also funny how great it looks vs. the truck in the background. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-31-2017, 07:17 PM	#18
57rookie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 153	Re: Montana 70 Short Box That is absolutely a terrific find. Short box with a V8 and buckets..... WOW!!!!

10-31-2017, 07:41 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: Montana 70 Short Box well, if the one in the background is owned by the same relative, he had great taste. Nice paint combo on both.

10-31-2017, 08:28 PM	#20
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Wow what a great find. Hi from East of ya! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-31-2017, 08:43 PM	#21
MaximusD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 53	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Thanks guys, the yellow truck in the background was "thrown in" as part of the deal. He got it to pull the power brakes, power steering and 5 lug hubs. I haven't hauled that one out yet. It is extremely rusted out, but will be valuable for parts harvesting. Thanks

11-01-2017, 06:43 AM	#22
Daman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billings Montana Posts: 183	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice! Don't turn it into a long bed. HA

11-01-2017, 07:14 AM	#23
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Very nice ride you have purchased, look forward to seeing more of this one __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

11-01-2017, 07:26 AM	#24
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Nice score...like that blue __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

11-01-2017, 07:54 AM	#25
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,066	Re: Montana 70 Short Box Great find ! Keep progress pics posted. jocko is right on for buffing & you can also PM "JoesJunk" for buffing tips. Joe is a Master Buffer ! "ChipFlyer" reproduced the door tags at one time. Once again, nice truck !

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