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67cst · 10-25-2005, 10:29 AM

hey guys i finally got the 68 chevy clip on my 71 gmc. it looks way better imo. i also attemped my first splash paint job, ill get the rest of the truck ready this week and paint it this weekend. its nothing fancy but at least it will be all one color now. im pretty excited-what do you guys think?

Bowtiefreak · 10-25-2005, 10:36 AM

Looks very good.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-25-2005, 10:41 AM

Looking nice. I like both frontends. Surely someone will have a "t" for ya.

**Palf70Step** · 10-25-2005, 11:04 AM

Looks good on there. Nice green.

Joe67 · 10-25-2005, 11:10 AM

Nice update

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2005, 11:14 AM

Looks good. I thought you were going for the Spanish version Chev-role'

**dennislbrooks** · 10-25-2005, 11:19 AM

agree-good job--even tho I am partial to the grill on 67 and 68's

matthufham · 10-25-2005, 11:43 AM

sweet, chevy>gmc

67cst · 10-25-2005, 08:05 PM

thanks guys...yeah i like the green too, i wanted something close to an army green but with a bit of shine

**tnblazerk5** · 10-25-2005, 08:32 PM

cool i like it !!!

redhead69 · 10-25-2005, 09:36 PM

**Canadian694x4** · 10-25-2005, 09:43 PM

Derek, looks Saweet!! Nice Work! Love the Green Too!!

MandarinSixSeven · 10-25-2005, 09:54 PM

Cool dude, looks good. How did you paint it? That looks too good to be a spray can.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-25-2005, 10:10 PM

Neato

krue · 10-25-2005, 11:33 PM

Looks good, makes my GMC just that much rarer.

mdill · 10-25-2005, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looking nice. I like both frontends. Surely someone will have a "t" for ya.

Vana

Looking good

al's71gmc · 10-26-2005, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looking nice. I like both frontends. Surely someone will have a "t" for ya.

I don't know what a "t" is , but shame on you! JK. Nice job.
Al

67cst · 10-26-2005, 12:41 AM

thanks guys, yeah benson i broke down and went to napa they mixed up some green for me, you mix it 8 parts paint, 1 part something and 2 parts something..lol i dont know what it is but its pretty decent stuff, all toether the paint was about 200 bucks...and it has a nice hard finish too. i thought about tremclad but it just scuffs too easy

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-26-2005, 09:46 AM

send me your address, I have a T I'll give you.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-26-2005, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cst

thanks guys, yeah benson i broke down and went to napa they mixed up some green for me, you mix it 8 parts paint, 1 part something and 2 parts something..lol i dont know what it is but its pretty decent stuff, all toether the paint was about 200 bucks...and it has a nice hard finish too. i thought about tremclad but it just scuffs too easy

Sounds like you used Acrylic paint. There was the paint (base), and the other two ingredients were the hardener and reducer. I painted my '86 Toyota with that stuff about 3 years ago, it came out really nice. It does not hold up to chips well at all, but my tires did stick out of the wheel wells. I'm going to paint my 67 (for now) with acrylic until I can afford base/clear. Truck looks great, gotta love them 67/68 clips.

patrolman808 · 10-26-2005, 09:58 AM

Did you get the parts new or used? I can't find a grille section new anywhere.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-26-2005, 10:03 AM

As far as I know, about the only body parts not reproduced for these trucks are a steel cab (you can buy a fiberglass one) and a 67/68 grill. I got lucky in that mine was perfect. Decent used ones appear on the parts board every so often.

patrolman808 · 10-26-2005, 10:19 AM

I'll have to keep an eye out. My rollpan got busted off the front and the lower section of the grille is banged up as well.

Hook'em · 10-26-2005, 10:23 AM

Now when someone asks what you are driving or what year is your truck, what is your answer?

I have a '69 Chevy with a '71 front clip (full disclosure in my signature). Most of the time I explain, othertimes I just say it is a '71 since that is what it looks like from the outside.

67cst · 10-26-2005, 10:28 AM

hey hook-i sent you a pm...THANKS! yeah i dont know what year ill say it is now LOL...i guess 68 to someone who doesnt know trucks but if they do ill explain

10-25-2005, 10:29 AM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	pics of my front clip swap! hey guys i finally got the 68 chevy clip on my 71 gmc. it looks way better imo. i also attemped my first splash paint job, ill get the rest of the truck ready this week and paint it this weekend. its nothing fancy but at least it will be all one color now. im pretty excited-what do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-25-2005, 10:36 AM	#2
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10-25-2005, 11:10 AM	#5
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10-25-2005, 11:43 AM	#8
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10-25-2005, 08:05 PM	#9
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: pics of my front clip swap! thanks guys...yeah i like the green too, i wanted something close to an army green but with a bit of shine __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-25-2005, 08:32 PM	#10
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10-25-2005, 09:54 PM	#13
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10-25-2005, 11:33 PM	#15
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10-26-2005, 12:41 AM	#18
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: pics of my front clip swap! thanks guys, yeah benson i broke down and went to napa they mixed up some green for me, you mix it 8 parts paint, 1 part something and 2 parts something..lol i dont know what it is but its pretty decent stuff, all toether the paint was about 200 bucks...and it has a nice hard finish too. i thought about tremclad but it just scuffs too easy __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-26-2005, 09:46 AM	#19
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10-26-2005, 09:58 AM	#21
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10-26-2005, 10:03 AM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: pics of my front clip swap! As far as I know, about the only body parts not reproduced for these trucks are a steel cab (you can buy a fiberglass one) and a 67/68 grill. I got lucky in that mine was perfect. Decent used ones appear on the parts board every so often. __________________ 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!

10-26-2005, 10:19 AM	#23
patrolman808 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 18	Re: pics of my front clip swap! I'll have to keep an eye out. My rollpan got busted off the front and the lower section of the grille is banged up as well. __________________ 70 C10 Stepside, '68 Front clip. No motor/tranny. 69 Firebird LS1/6spd project(sold) 01 Trans Am WS6,red/black,A4, 17x9.5 L.G. Motorsports G2 wheels 275s/315s, DirectFlow lid,QTP cutout.

10-26-2005, 10:23 AM	#24
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: pics of my front clip swap! Now when someone asks what you are driving or what year is your truck, what is your answer? I have a '69 Chevy with a '71 front clip (full disclosure in my signature). Most of the time I explain, othertimes I just say it is a '71 since that is what it looks like from the outside. __________________ Hook'em Last edited by Hook'em; 10-26-2005 at 10:25 AM.

10-26-2005, 10:28 AM	#25
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: pics of my front clip swap! hey hook-i sent you a pm...THANKS! yeah i dont know what year ill say it is now LOL...i guess 68 to someone who doesnt know trucks but if they do ill explain __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

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