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**Boomerswany** · 08-17-2009, 05:11 PM

Nate,

It looks soooo nice! Any plans for a c-notch? How's the pumpkin clearance. Plus you didn't mention how the alignment went. What's next?

Becker67 · 08-17-2009, 05:18 PM

I really like your survior truck. I think they look so cool dropped. I bought a 69 survivor short bed back in november and put a 4/6 drop on mine to.

72BlckButy · 08-17-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomerswany

Nate,

It looks soooo nice! Any plans for a c-notch? How's the pumpkin clearance. Plus you didn't mention how the alignment went. What's next?

No, I'm not planning on running a c-notch as I want to be able to return it to stock if need be... not that it's likely.

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Originally Posted by Becker67

I really like your survior truck. I think they look so cool dropped. I bought a 69 survivor short bed back in november and put a 4/6 drop on mine to.

Your '69 is nice, and I agree with you about lowering these trucks, nothing looks better. Glad to have you aboard!

70k52wd · 08-17-2009, 06:54 PM

Return it to stock if need be.

I love this site, always good for a chuckle.
You know it will go lower...eventually.

gcburdic · 08-17-2009, 08:33 PM

Nice looking wheels Nate!!....Now get those things mounted up!!!LOL

So the alignment guy was old school, right??...No 'puter did the alignment, right?!?!?!

brn agn · 08-17-2009, 09:32 PM

Your truck is looking better and better! Seeing pictures of Putnam Chevrolet brings back memories of me cruising up and down Hwy 50 on a Friday night when I was a teenager. Thanks for sharing!

72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Return it to stock if need be.

I love this site, always good for a chuckle.
You know it will go lower...eventually.

I figured some of you guy's would get a kick out of that, once you go down, you never turn around.

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Nice looking wheels Nate!!....Now get those things mounted up!!!LOL

So the alignment guy was old school, right??...No 'puter did the alignment, right?!?!?!

Actually, they did hook it up to a computer, but he did have to put a personal touch on it. As with having a steering box with 97k miles on it, the system was a little loose, so his alignment skills were tested a little. Tommy knows what he is doing though.

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Your truck is looking better and better! Seeing pictures of Putnam Chevrolet brings back memories of me cruising up and down Hwy 50 on a Friday night when I was a teenager. Thanks for sharing!

I figured a couple of those shots might ring a bell for you. You couldn't beat Friday night in California, cruisin' up and down Hwy 50. Good times!

72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 08:00 AM

As I mentioned before, this weekend I was able to shoot a couple coats of paint on the wheels, headlight bezels, as well as the center caps. Here's a list of the products I used for this process:

Duplicolor Etching Primer
Duplicolor Primer
Krylon Satin Paint
Krylon Metallic Paint (1403)
ScotchBrite pads (Red, Gray, White)
Blue Painters Tape

I will try to get a shot of the items posted up tonight.

72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 08:02 AM

We will start with the headlight bezels:

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Now there's a lot of steps involved which aren't pictured and those include:

Sand, Etching Primer, Sand, Primer, Sand, Primer, Sand, Paint, Sand, Paint, repeat until happy

And here's what they look like now (sorry for the quality):

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72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 08:06 AM

The same steps which were used above, were also used on the rallys. Here's a shot of the wheels after being primed:

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Here's a shot of the wheels after all the prep, sanding and final coat. I am not 100% satisfied with how they turned out, so I might break out the sanding pads this weekend and try to satisfy by crazy mind.

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72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 08:08 AM

While waiting for the wheels to dry, I pulled off all four caps and commenced prep/paint on the lower part of the cap. Here's how they turned out:

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72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 08:12 AM

Thanks to DMARCUM123 for being willing to trade a few parts, Blank Slate received some new items that are waiting to be installed. A while back he spoke up that he would be willing to swap my radio delete and shoulder harness plugs for a set with original light green paint on them. After shipping him my pieces and him returning his pieces to me, here's what I received on Saturday (sorry for the quality of the picture):

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The color matches perfectly, thanks again DMARCUM123!

OARNGESI · 08-18-2009, 08:20 AM

why the delete plate didnt you just put a radio in

72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 08:22 AM

Mainly just to have since it was original paint.

**lolife99** · 08-18-2009, 08:45 AM

What's wrong with this picture???

70k52wd · 08-18-2009, 09:07 AM

Maybe I used them wrong, but I'm still a fan of sandpaper over scotchbrite pads. The pads seemed to leave the surface scratched looking. Paper makes things smooth. jmo.

70k52wd · 08-18-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

What's wrong with this picture???

The stickers are not stock style, but look good. They all have six lug holes, three hold down screw holes. Not sure what's wrong. They look fine to me.

splehigh · 08-18-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What's wrong with this picture???

The only thing I see that might be wrong is the upper right sticker looks like it has a small imperfection. It may be just a reflection though. Other than that they look good!

**lolife99** · 08-18-2009, 11:42 AM

Nate has new set of GM "center cap decals" he's hiding,...

72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 01:37 PM

Keith is right guy's... I do have a nice new set of GM center cap decals to replace the cross flags. In my opinion....

.... I would like to find a nicer set of caps for the decals since they are in perfect condition, but I've been told they are about as nice as I will ever find so mount them up! After a little more cleaning on the center caps the stickers will be mounted and you guy's will have some more pictures to look at.

72BlckButy · 08-18-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Maybe I used them wrong, but I'm still a fan of sandpaper over scotchbrite pads. The pads seemed to leave the surface scratched looking. Paper makes things smooth. jmo.

I used sand paper and scotchbrite pads during the process, and the only issue I had with the sand paper was that it seemed to rub off on the edges before I ever got to the actual desired sanding area. Then again, this is my first attempt to actually make something look real nice while using a rattle can.

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

The stickers are not stock style, but look good. They all have six lug holes, three hold down screw holes. Not sure what's wrong. They look fine to me.

Nothin' wrong with 6-lug caps...

70k52wd · 08-18-2009, 04:07 PM

From the sound of it, are those stickers rare? Blue or gold bowtie? Pic, or are you not wanting to spoil the unveiling?

I ran these forever until cats pissed them till ruined.

Metal caps and spinners. I love the stickers, haven't ever seen them on any other car/truck. I'll sand the spinners, apply black and see what they look like on the short caps, if they fit. I would rather have them shiny new chrome.

powell72 · 08-18-2009, 04:27 PM

So.......are the wheels on the truck yet???

What about now???

What about now???

**lolife99** · 08-23-2009, 08:11 PM

Jackpot!

I found the "needle in the haystack!"

Actually I found four of them.
I went to a huge swap meet this weekend in Springfield, MO and found these beautys. I originally thought the owner knew what he had by his price,... then I realized he was talking about 4 wheels not 2. (two of them were hidden from view)
So,... Nate now has his two rallleys (the super rare 15x7 6-lug version) to replace the two he borrowed from member "hot trux",... and I have two to keep or maybe sell on here (if there is some serious interest).
I think Nate was as stoked as I was.

westofb · 08-24-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Keith is right guy's... I do have a nice new set of GM center cap decals to replace the cross flags. In my opinion....

.... I would like to find a nicer set of caps for the decals since they are in perfect condition, but I've been told they are about as nice as I will ever find so mount them up! After a little more cleaning on the center caps the stickers will be mounted and you guy's will have some more pictures to look at.

Nate,
If you are needing some better center caps...check out these..
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...4&prevstart=16
Yes I know they are plastic but they look great, ordered a set myself, and since you have the decals...you could put them over the hideous 4x4 emblems and have a nice set of center caps for your wheels. Installed on the ralleys they look oem...at a bargan price!
Jeff

08-17-2009, 05:11 PM	#176
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: Project: Blank Slate Nate, It looks soooo nice! Any plans for a c-notch? How's the pumpkin clearance. Plus you didn't mention how the alignment went. What's next? __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com

08-17-2009, 05:18 PM	#177
Becker67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 265	Re: Project: Blank Slate I really like your survior truck. I think they look so cool dropped. I bought a 69 survivor short bed back in november and put a 4/6 drop on mine to. __________________ Kevin 67 custom cab big window swb 350/700r4 4/6 drop tilt,a/c 69 custom/10 swb 350/350 4/6 drop tach,tilt 71 cheyenne super swb 454/700r4 4/6drop tach,tilt,a/c,bucket seats,speed warning 96 gmc swb

08-17-2009, 06:54 PM	#179
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project: Blank Slate Return it to stock if need be. I love this site, always good for a chuckle. You know it will go lower...eventually.

08-17-2009, 08:33 PM	#180
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Blank Slate Nice looking wheels Nate!!....Now get those things mounted up!!!LOL So the alignment guy was old school, right??...No 'puter did the alignment, right?!?!?! __________________ 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

08-17-2009, 09:32 PM	#181
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project: Blank Slate Your truck is looking better and better! Seeing pictures of Putnam Chevrolet brings back memories of me cruising up and down Hwy 50 on a Friday night when I was a teenager. Thanks for sharing! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

08-18-2009, 08:00 AM	#183
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate As I mentioned before, this weekend I was able to shoot a couple coats of paint on the wheels, headlight bezels, as well as the center caps. Here's a list of the products I used for this process: Duplicolor Etching Primer Duplicolor Primer Krylon Satin Paint Krylon Metallic Paint (1403) ScotchBrite pads (Red, Gray, White) Blue Painters Tape I will try to get a shot of the items posted up tonight. __________________ -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)

08-18-2009, 08:02 AM	#184
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate We will start with the headlight bezels: Now there's a lot of steps involved which aren't pictured and those include: Sand, Etching Primer, Sand, Primer, Sand, Primer, Sand, Paint, Sand, Paint, repeat until happy And here's what they look like now (sorry for the quality): __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 08-18-2009 at 08:03 AM.

08-18-2009, 08:06 AM	#185
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate The same steps which were used above, were also used on the rallys. Here's a shot of the wheels after being primed: Here's a shot of the wheels after all the prep, sanding and final coat. I am not 100% satisfied with how they turned out, so I might break out the sanding pads this weekend and try to satisfy by crazy mind. __________________ -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)

08-18-2009, 08:08 AM	#186
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate While waiting for the wheels to dry, I pulled off all four caps and commenced prep/paint on the lower part of the cap. Here's how they turned out: __________________ -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)

08-18-2009, 08:12 AM	#187
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Thanks to DMARCUM123 for being willing to trade a few parts, Blank Slate received some new items that are waiting to be installed. A while back he spoke up that he would be willing to swap my radio delete and shoulder harness plugs for a set with original light green paint on them. After shipping him my pieces and him returning his pieces to me, here's what I received on Saturday (sorry for the quality of the picture): The color matches perfectly, thanks again DMARCUM123! __________________ -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)

08-18-2009, 08:20 AM	#188
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project: Blank Slate why the delete plate didnt you just put a radio in __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-18-2009, 08:22 AM	#189
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Mainly just to have since it was original paint. __________________ -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)

08-18-2009, 08:45 AM	#190
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Project: Blank Slate What's wrong with this picture??? Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-18-2009, 09:07 AM	#191
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project: Blank Slate Maybe I used them wrong, but I'm still a fan of sandpaper over scotchbrite pads. The pads seemed to leave the surface scratched looking. Paper makes things smooth. jmo.

08-18-2009, 11:42 AM	#194
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Project: Blank Slate Nate has new set of GM "center cap decals" he's hiding,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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08-18-2009, 01:37 PM	#195
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Keith is right guy's... I do have a nice new set of GM center cap decals to replace the cross flags. In my opinion.... .... I would like to find a nicer set of caps for the decals since they are in perfect condition, but I've been told they are about as nice as I will ever find so mount them up! After a little more cleaning on the center caps the stickers will be mounted and you guy's will have some more pictures to look at. __________________ -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)

08-18-2009, 04:07 PM	#197
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project: Blank Slate From the sound of it, are those stickers rare? Blue or gold bowtie? Pic, or are you not wanting to spoil the unveiling? I ran these forever until cats pissed them till ruined. Metal caps and spinners. I love the stickers, haven't ever seen them on any other car/truck. I'll sand the spinners, apply black and see what they look like on the short caps, if they fit. I would rather have them shiny new chrome.

08-18-2009, 04:27 PM	#198
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Project: Blank Slate So.......are the wheels on the truck yet??? What about now??? What about now??? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-23-2009, 08:11 PM	#199
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Project: Blank Slate Jackpot! I found the "needle in the haystack!" Actually I found four of them. I went to a huge swap meet this weekend in Springfield, MO and found these beautys. I originally thought the owner knew what he had by his price,... then I realized he was talking about 4 wheels not 2. (two of them were hidden from view) So,... Nate now has his two rallleys (the super rare 15x7 6-lug version) to replace the two he borrowed from member "hot trux",... and I have two to keep or maybe sell on here (if there is some serious interest). I think Nate was as stoked as I was. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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