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swb85 · 10-25-2010, 11:32 AM

I took 3 weeks off before starting my new job last week, so I decided it was time to freshen up the daily driver. It was rusty as hell, the truck was full of bondo from a PO maaco job, and paint was peeling off the hood/roof......it was in dire need of some TLC. So I had 15 days to thrash on it in my lil two car garage. I put new inner/outer cab corners and rockers, two new doors, new bed, several patches for rusty spots, new windshield, all new rubber, all new trim...yada yada...and then painted it satin black. I was pressed for time so didn't take a lot of pics, but here's what I took.

(before pics are a few yrs old & hide the rot really well):

and.......DONE. Only thing left to do is spray in the bed liner, but I haven't decided who's materials I want to use yet. Hopefully get that done in a couple weeks. The bumpers look like hell now compared to the rest of the truck, so they'll get redone this spring when I tackle the interior refresh......and then the final touch will be some 15x10 corvette rallies. And maybe a tko 5 speed to replace the muncie. And maybe a lil nitrous. I'm sick. :|

babyJay · 10-25-2010, 12:18 PM

Looks Good! you can use a "Mother's Powerball" on those bumpers to spice them up. They work really well.

swb85 · 10-25-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

Looks Good! you can use a "Mother's Powerball" on those bumpers to spice them up. They work really well.

Thanks! The bumpers are unfortunately beyond help, they're pitted & chipped up pretty bad and it's rusting underneath those spots. I'll just live with em until I can sneak some repops when the wife isn't looking.

babyJay · 10-25-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by swb85

...I'll just live with em until I can sneak some repops when the wife isn't looking.

Things at my house go that way too. Slid in a whole CC 87 yesterday. My Facebook status is "In the doghouse".

Jonboy · 10-25-2010, 01:19 PM

The truck turned out very well. BTW, Brother's has front and rear bumpers on sale until the end of the month.......

**lolife99** · 10-25-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Brother's has front and rear bumpers on sale until the end of the month.......

I would also check out Classic Parts in KC.
They sell Tri-Plus bumpers,... and you might be able to save the truck freight costs, with a road trip to KC.

**lolife99** · 10-25-2010, 01:21 PM

Great transformation.
What kind of black paint did you use?

swb85 · 10-25-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

BTW, Brother's has front and rear bumpers on sale until the end of the month.......

Just what I needed to hear....I'm in enough trouble with the wife as it is!

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Great transformation.
What kind of black paint did you use?

Thanks Keith! The amount of time those bed & doors saved me was immense!

It's actually SPI epoxy primer. It's not "designed" to be a topcoat, but I was recommended this by some guys that have sprayed their rat rods with it and has held up great for several years under 24/7 UV exposure. Best part is if I decide I want a pretty color someday (likely), I just have to scuff, seal & shoot. I'm really liking the satin look for now though, I'm shocked at all the head turns & thumbs up I've gotten with it in the last week.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2010, 02:02 PM

Looks great!!!

72BlckButy · 10-25-2010, 05:42 PM

Killer transformation!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-07-2011, 06:10 PM

Wow looks good man!

JuicyJ · 02-07-2011, 11:23 PM

Wow that is a good thrash. Looks good. Where did you get the doors from?

franky69c10 · 02-08-2011, 12:03 AM

Looks real good, any info on the drop u have and what size of tires r u running
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73gmc454 · 02-08-2011, 01:02 AM

Very nice ,looks great, fast build too would have taken me 5 years !

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-08-2011, 01:08 AM

Very nice job, and super fast too!

silvereagle07 · 02-08-2011, 07:19 AM

Good job man, love the satin black!

Pop's C-10 · 02-08-2011, 09:36 AM

I'm starting like that satin black more & more

kikkegek · 02-08-2011, 03:43 PM

yeah baby!
sweet!

Tx Firefighter · 02-08-2011, 10:22 PM

All that fresh metal and new paint work must have been pretty heavy. It looks like it lowered the truck about 3 inches in the front and 4 in the back.

swb85 · 02-15-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

All that fresh metal and new paint work must have been pretty heavy. It looks like it lowered the truck about 3 inches in the front and 4 in the back.

There was a LOT of rust.

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

Looks real good, any info on the drop u have and what size of tires r u running
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It's got 2.5" spindles up front and 1 coil cut off the stock springs. Out back is shackles and hangers with the stock leafs. The tires are 275/60/15 front and back.

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Originally Posted by JuicyJ

Wow that is a good thrash. Looks good. Where did you get the doors from?

I got the doors and the bed from member lolife99.

swb85 · 02-15-2011, 05:49 PM

I had kinda forgotten to update this thread....whoops! I'll do a better job.

I did get the bedliner sprayed in before winter hit. I ended up using Southern Polyurethanes again for the materials and am thrilled with how it turned out. Cost me 3x less than a professional would have charged.

I also got new seat upholstery for Christmas and I got a chance to put it in a few weeks ago. That was waaaaay more painful of a process than I ever imagined! It didn't turn out perfect, but good enough for a driver. Next time I'll be dropping it off at the upholstery shop and writing a check.

Before:

After: (crappy pic through a dirty window)

franky69c10 · 02-17-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by swb85

It's got 2.5" spindles up front and 1 coil cut off the stock springs. Out back is shackles and hangers with the stock leafs.

What shackles and hangers R u using
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swb85 · 02-17-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyro

So why did you decided to go with satin black instead of gloss? How's the upkeep on it?

My truck sits outside 24/7, so I decided I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a paint job until I have another garage or a shop to park it in, but I needed to fix the rust before it got to the point where the truck wasn't worth fixing. I wasn't really sure how I'd like the satin black, as I'm usually not one to follow the latest fad......but I'm really digging it! It's been very durable so far, and upkeep is no different than any other black vehicle I've owned....dust shows up instantly, but it's quite a bit less noticeable than on gloss!

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

What shackles and hangers R u using
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They are Summit brand.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G752/

Pyro · 02-12-2011, 01:20 PM

Looks great! I'm doing my 86 Sierra long bed in much the same way. That satin black looks killer on these trucks.

silvereagle07 · 02-15-2011, 06:25 PM

Your bedliner and seat cover turned out great. But is it silver in the middle or blue?

10-25-2010, 11:32 AM	#1
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Project BACK IN BLACK I took 3 weeks off before starting my new job last week, so I decided it was time to freshen up the daily driver. It was rusty as hell, the truck was full of bondo from a PO maaco job, and paint was peeling off the hood/roof......it was in dire need of some TLC. So I had 15 days to thrash on it in my lil two car garage. I put new inner/outer cab corners and rockers, two new doors, new bed, several patches for rusty spots, new windshield, all new rubber, all new trim...yada yada...and then painted it satin black. I was pressed for time so didn't take a lot of pics, but here's what I took. (before pics are a few yrs old & hide the rot really well): and.......DONE. Only thing left to do is spray in the bed liner, but I haven't decided who's materials I want to use yet. Hopefully get that done in a couple weeks. The bumpers look like hell now compared to the rest of the truck, so they'll get redone this spring when I tackle the interior refresh......and then the final touch will be some 15x10 corvette rallies. And maybe a tko 5 speed to replace the muncie. And maybe a lil nitrous. I'm sick. :\| __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD Last edited by swb85; 10-25-2010 at 11:34 AM.

10-25-2010, 12:18 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Looks Good! you can use a "Mother's Powerball" on those bumpers to spice them up. They work really well. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

10-25-2010, 01:19 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK The truck turned out very well. BTW, Brother's has front and rear bumpers on sale until the end of the month....... __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-25-2010, 01:21 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Great transformation. What kind of black paint did you use? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2010, 02:02 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Looks great!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2010, 05:42 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Killer transformation! __________________ -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)

02-07-2011, 06:10 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Wow looks good man! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-07-2011, 11:23 PM	#12
JuicyJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 123	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Wow that is a good thrash. Looks good. Where did you get the doors from? __________________ America is all about speed, hot nasty bad ass speed

02-08-2011, 12:03 AM	#13
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Looks real good, any info on the drop u have and what size of tires r u running Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241 Last edited by franky69c10; 02-08-2011 at 03:30 AM.

02-08-2011, 01:02 AM	#14
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Very nice ,looks great, fast build too would have taken me 5 years ! __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

02-08-2011, 01:08 AM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Very nice job, and super fast too! __________________ 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.*

02-08-2011, 07:19 AM	#16
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Good job man, love the satin black! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-08-2011, 09:36 AM	#17
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK I'm starting like that satin black more & more

02-08-2011, 03:43 PM	#18
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK yeah baby! sweet! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

02-08-2011, 10:22 PM	#19
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK All that fresh metal and new paint work must have been pretty heavy. It looks like it lowered the truck about 3 inches in the front and 4 in the back. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-08-2011 at 10:24 PM.



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02-15-2011, 05:49 PM	#21
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK I had kinda forgotten to update this thread....whoops! I'll do a better job. I did get the bedliner sprayed in before winter hit. I ended up using Southern Polyurethanes again for the materials and am thrilled with how it turned out. Cost me 3x less than a professional would have charged. I also got new seat upholstery for Christmas and I got a chance to put it in a few weeks ago. That was waaaaay more painful of a process than I ever imagined! It didn't turn out perfect, but good enough for a driver. Next time I'll be dropping it off at the upholstery shop and writing a check. Before: After: (crappy pic through a dirty window) __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

02-12-2011, 01:20 PM	#24
Pyro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Boston, MI Posts: 71	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Looks great! I'm doing my 86 Sierra long bed in much the same way. That satin black looks killer on these trucks.

02-15-2011, 06:25 PM	#25
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Project BACK IN BLACK Your bedliner and seat cover turned out great. But is it silver in the middle or blue? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

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