camper special update (old yeller) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eyegore · 12-04-2007, 07:13 PM

New shoes (larger), painted the grill & added the 454 badge to grill.

cochino12 · 12-04-2007, 07:25 PM

Looks great, what size are the tires?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-04-2007, 07:37 PM

thats a sweet looking ride there

Eyegore · 12-04-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Looks great, what size are the tires?

bfg all terrain 295/70/16

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-04-2007, 08:27 PM

NICE!!!

abebummy26 · 12-04-2007, 08:59 PM

Wow that's nice.

72BlckButy · 12-04-2007, 10:17 PM

The truck looks nice, great looking upgrades.

TexasJeff · 12-05-2007, 12:46 PM

That's one sweeeet ride!!!!!!!!!!!

Eyegore · 12-05-2007, 05:48 PM

Thanks everyone. Well i'll probably will be selling it back to my son since his 01 was in an accident last week and there is a possibility that it may be totaled. It, the 78, was his before I bought it from him, just couldn't pass it up. He bought some leather seats last night and he's going to be installing them next so look forward to more post.

Tom

jchav62 · 12-05-2007, 06:44 PM

Very nice looking truck there...

crawdad · 12-05-2007, 09:28 PM

I likes it.

Russell · 12-05-2007, 09:34 PM

Only thing I would do is either paint the hood the same ocher color, or put some pimpin' hood stripes on to kind of transition it from the yellow to the white

I'm running the same steelies on my truck, and personally think they look fantastic on these old rigs!

Eyegore · 12-05-2007, 09:52 PM

[QUOTE=Russell;2474347]Only thing I would do is either paint the hood the same ocher color, or put some pimpin' hood stripes on to kind of transition it from the yellow to the white

We've been kicking that idea around but the center paint was a sand color and now that we have gone to white were not quite sure what colors to use, I may have to have someone photoshop some stripe w/ different color schemes to see what works best. Or paint the whole hood yellow, we just noticed the painter tried to fix a flw in the paint the first time he painted and after fixing it he partially painted it the same white, but you can see the transisiton so he may have to paint it yellow for us.

cochino12 · 12-05-2007, 10:00 PM

I agree about the hood and I have a dumb question as well. Is it 2wd? I cant see a diff and it looks like it may be judging by the hubs. I didnt think you could put that big of a tire on a 2wd. thanks

Eyegore · 12-06-2007, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

I agree about the hood and I have a dumb question as well. Is it 2wd? I cant see a diff and it looks like it may be judging by the hubs. I didnt think you could put that big of a tire on a 2wd. thanks

Yep 2wd and they seem to be fine no real rubbing, I was suprised tha they fit.

Russell · 12-06-2007, 12:37 AM

Looks like a 2wd to me

This is far from perfect, but gives you a good idea of what each option could look like

Maybe it is just me, but I like the hood stripes best! Maybe cause they came from a picture of my truck

Eyegore · 12-06-2007, 08:48 AM

Thanks Russel, that gives me an idea, that is the way this one was before we changed the center & hood, here's a pic from last winter. Trouble were having is the sand color blended the brown and yellow together, the white makes it seem to stand out more. Guess I'm just to picky and need to make a decision

**N2TRUX** · 12-06-2007, 09:56 AM

The wheels and tires make it look bad @ss. I think the stripes are cool, but it would look cleaner with the hood painted solid yellow.

87 STEPPER · 12-06-2007, 11:38 AM

She's looking good!

I agree with ken on the hood paint the stripes will make it look too busy.

77GMCTruck · 12-06-2007, 04:16 PM

That is one awesome truck. It reminds me of my father's 77 Chevy. Same color with the stripes.

I think if you do anything to blend the colors it should be the stripes. Not only b/c it breaks up the colors but it has a nostalgic feel to it. (I might be bias though since I was 5 when my father had his truck.)

12-04-2007, 07:13 PM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	camper special update (old yeller) New shoes (larger), painted the grill & added the 454 badge to grill. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

12-04-2007, 07:25 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: camper speacil update (old yeller) Looks great, what size are the tires? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-04-2007, 07:37 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: camper speacil update (old yeller) thats a sweet looking ride there __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-04-2007, 08:27 PM	#5
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: camper speacil update (old yeller) NICE!!! __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-04-2007, 08:59 PM	#6
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: camper speacil update (old yeller) Wow that's nice. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

12-04-2007, 10:17 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: camper special update (old yeller) The truck looks nice, great looking upgrades. __________________ -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)

12-05-2007, 12:46 PM	#8
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: camper special update (old yeller) That's one sweeeet ride!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

12-05-2007, 05:48 PM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: camper special update (old yeller) Thanks everyone. Well i'll probably will be selling it back to my son since his 01 was in an accident last week and there is a possibility that it may be totaled. It, the 78, was his before I bought it from him, just couldn't pass it up. He bought some leather seats last night and he's going to be installing them next so look forward to more post. Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454 Last edited by Eyegore; 12-05-2007 at 05:50 PM.

12-05-2007, 06:44 PM	#10
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: camper special update (old yeller) Very nice looking truck there... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-05-2007, 09:28 PM	#11
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	Re: camper special update (old yeller) I likes it. __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

12-05-2007, 09:34 PM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: camper special update (old yeller) Only thing I would do is either paint the hood the same ocher color, or put some pimpin' hood stripes on to kind of transition it from the yellow to the white I'm running the same steelies on my truck, and personally think they look fantastic on these old rigs! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 12-05-2007 at 09:34 PM.

12-05-2007, 09:52 PM	#13
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: camper special update (old yeller) [QUOTE=Russell;2474347]Only thing I would do is either paint the hood the same ocher color, or put some pimpin' hood stripes on to kind of transition it from the yellow to the white We've been kicking that idea around but the center paint was a sand color and now that we have gone to white were not quite sure what colors to use, I may have to have someone photoshop some stripe w/ different color schemes to see what works best. Or paint the whole hood yellow, we just noticed the painter tried to fix a flw in the paint the first time he painted and after fixing it he partially painted it the same white, but you can see the transisiton so he may have to paint it yellow for us. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

12-05-2007, 10:00 PM	#14
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: camper special update (old yeller) I agree about the hood and I have a dumb question as well. Is it 2wd? I cant see a diff and it looks like it may be judging by the hubs. I didnt think you could put that big of a tire on a 2wd. thanks __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-06-2007, 12:37 AM	#16
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: camper special update (old yeller) Looks like a 2wd to me This is far from perfect, but gives you a good idea of what each option could look like Maybe it is just me, but I like the hood stripes best! Maybe cause they came from a picture of my truck Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-06-2007, 08:48 AM	#17
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: camper special update (old yeller) Thanks Russel, that gives me an idea, that is the way this one was before we changed the center & hood, here's a pic from last winter. Trouble were having is the sand color blended the brown and yellow together, the white makes it seem to stand out more. Guess I'm just to picky and need to make a decision Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454



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12-06-2007, 09:56 AM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: camper special update (old yeller) The wheels and tires make it look bad @ss. I think the stripes are cool, but it would look cleaner with the hood painted solid yellow. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-06-2007 at 09:56 AM.

12-06-2007, 11:38 AM	#19
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: camper special update (old yeller) She's looking good! I agree with ken on the hood paint the stripes will make it look too busy. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

12-06-2007, 04:16 PM	#20
77GMCTruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 87	Re: camper special update (old yeller) That is one awesome truck. It reminds me of my father's 77 Chevy. Same color with the stripes. I think if you do anything to blend the colors it should be the stripes. Not only b/c it breaks up the colors but it has a nostalgic feel to it. (I might be bias though since I was 5 when my father had his truck.)

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