1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mr.precision · 03-08-2019, 10:32 AM

Painted the truck back in December and just now got all the trim etc installed. Used GM 506 medium blue as I believe this is the original color. The interior is untouched and the SPID indicates 501-506 as original.
Removed the bed and replaced the original bed wood. Had a heck of a time getting the left fender to fit correctly. Paint and body guy said it was probably an aftermarket fender with slight difference in the length. Wish I had known that before paint.... I would have replaced it.
New rocker panels, door seals, windshield and rear window gaskets, hood hinges. Amazed to find how the "no rust" rocker panels were rotted out and full of bondo, once the paint was sanded down.
Overall it turned out great and I didn't spend a huge sum for a show quality paint job.
Now if Wheel Vintiques could just ship me the wheel they promised back in August of 2018, I could get the wider wheels and tires on the truck.

72LB · 03-08-2019, 10:41 AM

Looking good!

projectking · 03-08-2019, 10:51 AM

Beautiful!

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-08-2019, 11:37 AM

Very nice.....

jfnar · 03-08-2019, 11:39 AM

I love the color. Is that metallic or solid?

Shaky · 03-08-2019, 12:04 PM

That looks great. I would love to zoom around Arizona in that rig.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-08-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

That looks great. I would love to zoom around Arizona in that rig.

I would love to zoom around Arizona ....just because....

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-08-2019, 01:04 PM

A truck in Dress Blues. Love it.
If it was my project, I might have an artist put a Red pinstripe on the lower quarter panel lines -- where the Custom trin chrome runs. Unlike the chrome icing, he could follow the pattern around the step fenders.

Shaky · 03-08-2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I would love to zoom around Arizona ....just because....

Yup. But for a boy from New England it was just that much cooler in an old truck...

**dagnabbitt** · 03-08-2019, 02:55 PM

Sweet truck, what kind of wheels are you waiting for?

68Gold/white · 03-08-2019, 03:38 PM

A good friend of mine had a 67 LWB same color. Hw was older than my Dad, and passed away about 15 years ago...His was perfect, and pristine just a the pictures of OP'ers is, AND pictures of this color don't begin to show how REALLY awesome this color is!!!

My buddies son has had his old pickup since his Dad's death. It is in Marietta, Georgia, if anyone ever sees it around there. Not likely it gets driven much...

mr.precision · 03-08-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Sweet truck, what kind of wheels are you waiting for?

See the following thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=781351

mr.precision · 03-08-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jfnar

I love the color. Is that metallic or solid?

metallic.

68panelman · 03-08-2019, 06:19 PM

What a beauty, dig the early rear bumper. Are those 16" wheels?
Specs on tire&wheel, and drive train, please

mr.precision · 03-09-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

What a beauty, dig the early rear bumper. Are those 16" wheels?
Specs on tire&wheel, and drive train, please

15 x 6" stock wheels. I will be putting 15x8 in the rear and 15x7 in the front, painted to match the cab, when the back order 15x7 shows up.
Drivetrain is stock and original. 283 2 barrel with 4 speed box. Diff is 3.73. No PS or PB, which at my age I wish I had.
Rear bumper probably '66 but looks good so I left it that way.
Front lowered 2" rear 4" with springs from ECE.Rides pretty nice. Truck goes right down the road with not a rattle or squeak.

68panelman · 03-09-2019, 10:33 AM

Sounds like a plan. My 67 has the wheels matching the top of the cab.
Thought about lowering mine, but it just rides so nice right now. Also power nothin,

I see it as exercise driving

davepl · 03-09-2019, 10:57 AM

Were the red wheels an original design option or an owner's touch?

mr.precision · 03-09-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Sounds like a plan. My 67 has the wheels matching the top of the cab.
Thought about lowering mine, but it just rides so nice right now. Also power nothin,

I see it as exercise driving

Nice. 2-4 drop springs probably only do 1+ and 3 because of the original spring sag over the years. With the ECE spring kit, really no difference in ride quality. And the truck is easier to get in and out of.
Red wheels - no idea if an option. Previous owner probably painted them that way.
Rear bumper - I have seen several early '67 steppers with the '66 bumper, but am told they never came from the factory that way.

70 shorty · 03-09-2019, 12:37 PM

you said new bed wood, so let see a pic! Love what you've done so far, and yeah the new wheels will make it look even better.

Husker · 03-09-2019, 05:53 PM

Very Nice
Ron

**3757chevy** · 03-09-2019, 11:13 PM

I think it looks good now , but the wider wheels will look great. Are you using the same caps? , and what tires are you going with?

03-08-2019, 10:32 AM	#1
mr.precision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 161	1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Painted the truck back in December and just now got all the trim etc installed. Used GM 506 medium blue as I believe this is the original color. The interior is untouched and the SPID indicates 501-506 as original. Removed the bed and replaced the original bed wood. Had a heck of a time getting the left fender to fit correctly. Paint and body guy said it was probably an aftermarket fender with slight difference in the length. Wish I had known that before paint.... I would have replaced it. New rocker panels, door seals, windshield and rear window gaskets, hood hinges. Amazed to find how the "no rust" rocker panels were rotted out and full of bondo, once the paint was sanded down. Overall it turned out great and I didn't spend a huge sum for a show quality paint job. Now if Wheel Vintiques could just ship me the wheel they promised back in August of 2018, I could get the wider wheels and tires on the truck. Attached Images

03-08-2019, 10:41 AM	#2
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Looking good! __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

03-08-2019, 10:51 AM	#3
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Beautiful! __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

03-08-2019, 11:37 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Very nice..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-08-2019, 11:39 AM	#5
jfnar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 410	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue I love the color. Is that metallic or solid?

03-08-2019, 12:04 PM	#6
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue That looks great. I would love to zoom around Arizona in that rig. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

03-08-2019, 01:04 PM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,562	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue A truck in Dress Blues. Love it. If it was my project, I might have an artist put a Red pinstripe on the lower quarter panel lines -- where the Custom trin chrome runs. Unlike the chrome icing, he could follow the pattern around the step fenders. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-08-2019, 02:55 PM	#10
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,472	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Sweet truck, what kind of wheels are you waiting for? __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

03-08-2019, 03:38 PM	#11
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,436	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue A good friend of mine had a 67 LWB same color. Hw was older than my Dad, and passed away about 15 years ago...His was perfect, and pristine just a the pictures of OP'ers is, AND pictures of this color don't begin to show how REALLY awesome this color is!!! My buddies son has had his old pickup since his Dad's death. It is in Marietta, Georgia, if anyone ever sees it around there. Not likely it gets driven much...

03-08-2019, 06:19 PM	#14
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,462	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue What a beauty, dig the early rear bumper. Are those 16" wheels? Specs on tire&wheel, and drive train, please

03-09-2019, 10:33 AM	#16
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,462	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Sounds like a plan. My 67 has the wheels matching the top of the cab. Thought about lowering mine, but it just rides so nice right now. Also power nothin, I see it as exercise driving Attached Images

03-09-2019, 10:57 AM	#17
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Were the red wheels an original design option or an owner's touch? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-09-2019, 12:37 PM	#19
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue you said new bed wood, so let see a pic! Love what you've done so far, and yeah the new wheels will make it look even better. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-09-2019, 05:53 PM	#20
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue Very Nice Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-09-2019, 11:13 PM	#21
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,088	Re: 1967 stepper back from the paint shop GM 506 blue I think it looks good now , but the wider wheels will look great. Are you using the same caps? , and what tires are you going with? __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE



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