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**Canadian694x4** · 03-07-2004, 11:02 AM

Sweet Work Andy! She does look mean but I think she'd look 3 times meaner if it had the 'ol GMC grille eh

weasel29gm · 03-07-2004, 11:13 AM

Lookin' cool Andy, I'll look for a set of ralleys for ya'. I see em' all the time.

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 01:19 PM

weasel...only if they are like real cheap. Plus don't forget I'll only ownt he thing for a little longer.
Thanks for all the compliments. I haven't decided on a flame job type as of yet...but I got some ideas rollin around upstairs.

ChevLoRay · 03-07-2004, 01:30 PM

Had been told about this paint....it's a low-gloss paint, not primer. Was going thru an old issue of Hot Rod Mechanix and found an article about paint and body work, that specifically mentioned the "Blitz Black" paint from John Deere. It's an industrial paint, and it is cheap! It may not be $25/gallon right now, but it's the right shade of satin.

Now, I know what my truck will look like.....Sweeeeeeet!

c10crazy · 03-07-2004, 02:57 PM

Man that looks good in primer!. How did the bodywork turn out on the side of the bed?. You gonna run a tailgate?. I love those turbines but the rallys might look even better.

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 03:10 PM

body work?
What's that?
I was only alloted 8 hrs to do all this, and between the manditory 2 trips to the store,I took all the time I had. (cleaning included) Tip of the day...do not send a 17 year old to get paint/primer....they wil be sent back empty handed...at least in Ohio.
As for a tail gate, it has one on there, but I left it red for now. I have a black one here sitting in the yard, I just need to remove it's guts and repair/replace them all.

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 03:13 PM

I did however, remove the screws from the roof and do a little body work there. (just enough to fill in the holes) Other than that, all i did was feather out the old bondo so it was a bit smoother. It has been so long since I messed with filler, that it would have probably looked worse in reality. Plus my shop isn't set up for this kind of work. The DA I had is the only body tool on the property.

67cst · 03-07-2004, 04:00 PM

andy that looks awesome

Blue Beard · 03-07-2004, 04:52 PM

Looked like OCC in the first two pics, doing little of nothing....then as the dead line approched things got done.

meathead95 · 03-07-2004, 06:14 PM

the eastwood co sells a "bag of flames" i believe it is just stencils for the artisticly challenged

Blue_71 · 03-07-2004, 06:51 PM

i must say, they looks a ton better.... so you got it running good enough to come get that dudes ford parts?

lukecp · 03-07-2004, 07:37 PM

Looks mean Andy......now looks like a time to drop it a few inches lower

BTW, one of my friends has a set of 4x4 6-lug rallies he has been trying to sell me (don't fit my truck). I'm sure he would sell them to you, only problem is they are in Missouri and you are in Ohio...shipping would proably kill the deal

mooneyes · 03-07-2004, 08:32 PM

...looks great andy...best part is ...easy touch up...and it seems you never scratch your $15 primer job only your $500 paint job....

c-tenkid · 03-07-2004, 09:22 PM

Looks good.

How much you gonna ask for it when ya sell it.I would love to have a shortbed!I'd take good care of her.I promise.....

**Palf70Step** · 03-07-2004, 09:56 PM

Looks good ZAndy. Not like the same truck no more. So is it still a C30 SWB ???

Now you can work on the Longhorn with all the time you'll save not having to wax the "turd" anymore.

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 10:27 PM

Not sure what I'll be askign for it, I know I keep getting rediculous offers locally...myabe the highest budder on e-bay.
I dunno.
Bill, I am going to sell this thing so I can afford to work on the longhorn. I'll be temporarily pimpin in an 89 town car while between trucks.

barn9 · 03-07-2004, 10:33 PM

Here ya go Andy, I touched this up a little more.

68 Suburban · 03-07-2004, 10:37 PM

I have a fender I just finished today that is the same color as your truck :p

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 10:54 PM

Hmmmm, maybe I can paint the gold that is in the wheels a blood red, and the letters on the tailgate too.
Got a couple Mr horse power stickers headed my way too. ( www.mooneyes.com ) The same woman answered the phone as 6 months ago, after ordering, i flirted a little, and she offered me another catalog and free mooneyes sticker!
What can I say...it's a gift.

*Slams_58* · 03-07-2004, 11:29 PM

Tim says it look BADAZZ!!! Got any side pics of it??

*Randy70C-10* · 03-07-2004, 11:43 PM

I like it!! When did you put the Chevy grill on it?

**lolife99** · 03-07-2004, 11:46 PM

Be careful running primer as a topcoat. Primer acts like a "sponge" for moisture. Any bare metal spots underneath WILL rust!. Flat black paint might be a good solution til you find time to paint it ,... or for good. At least that way it won't be rusting. Just my 2 cents,... I found out the hard way, years ago.

Longhorn Man · 03-08-2004, 08:19 AM

I put the chevy grill on it over a year ago. I swapped the clips from longhorn to SWB since the longhorn is a keeper and I like the GMC grill better. (Where have you been man???) I just tried a search for the thread (thread named somebody pulled a flim flam and posted on or about 23 march of last year)
I know about teh primer absorbing water. Most primers these days are not liek that though. (although honestly, i didn't look at this brand) There were very few spots that went to bare metal, and once the flames are on, it'll get hit with the buffer to knock down the coarse texture, which causes most of the absobancy. then after that, I will probably wax it...it's a sickness really.
Shawa/tim, I have no other pics of it in black as of yet...just what you see. I do have a few more from last night of work in progress...but the lighting was so poor they were not worth posting. A true bummer since there were some good pics in there other than the light issue.

Grim Reaper · 03-08-2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
With any luck, by this time next week, it'll have some flames on it.
Now i just need to find some one local with the tallent to draw the flames, yet is willing to work for free girl scout cookies.

Here is another cool shot...had to stand on a stool on top of a work bench for this shot...the things I go through for a decent pic, only to be ruined by crappy lighting.

House of Color sells a deal called "bag'o'flames". It's a kit to do flames. I think it has templets or something. Was $30 or so last time I checked.
http://www.hokpaint.com/

Longhorn Man · 03-09-2004, 01:14 AM

Hmm, that is somethign to think about.
I've also been thinking about blood red scallops too.

03-07-2004, 11:02 AM	#1
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Sweet Work Andy! She does look mean but I think she'd look 3 times meaner if it had the 'ol GMC grille eh __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-07-2004, 11:13 AM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Lookin' cool Andy, I'll look for a set of ralleys for ya'. I see em' all the time. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-07-2004, 01:30 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	John Deere Blitz Black @ $25/gallon Had been told about this paint....it's a low-gloss paint, not primer. Was going thru an old issue of Hot Rod Mechanix and found an article about paint and body work, that specifically mentioned the "Blitz Black" paint from John Deere. It's an industrial paint, and it is cheap! It may not be $25/gallon right now, but it's the right shade of satin. Now, I know what my truck will look like.....Sweeeeeeet! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-07-2004, 02:57 PM	#5
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Man that looks good in primer!. How did the bodywork turn out on the side of the bed?. You gonna run a tailgate?. I love those turbines but the rallys might look even better. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

03-07-2004, 04:00 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	andy that looks awesome __________________ 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

03-07-2004, 01:19 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	weasel...only if they are like real cheap. Plus don't forget I'll only ownt he thing for a little longer. Thanks for all the compliments. I haven't decided on a flame job type as of yet...but I got some ideas rollin around upstairs.

03-07-2004, 03:10 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	body work? What's that? I was only alloted 8 hrs to do all this, and between the manditory 2 trips to the store,I took all the time I had. (cleaning included) Tip of the day...do not send a 17 year old to get paint/primer....they wil be sent back empty handed...at least in Ohio. As for a tail gate, it has one on there, but I left it red for now. I have a black one here sitting in the yard, I just need to remove it's guts and repair/replace them all.

03-07-2004, 03:13 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I did however, remove the screws from the roof and do a little body work there. (just enough to fill in the holes) Other than that, all i did was feather out the old bondo so it was a bit smoother. It has been so long since I messed with filler, that it would have probably looked worse in reality. Plus my shop isn't set up for this kind of work. The DA I had is the only body tool on the property.

03-07-2004, 04:52 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looked like OCC in the first two pics, doing little of nothing....then as the dead line approched things got done. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-07-2004, 06:14 PM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	the eastwood co sells a "bag of flames" i believe it is just stencils for the artisticly challenged __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-07-2004, 07:37 PM	#12
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks mean Andy......now looks like a time to drop it a few inches lower BTW, one of my friends has a set of 4x4 6-lug rallies he has been trying to sell me (don't fit my truck). I'm sure he would sell them to you, only problem is they are in Missouri and you are in Ohio...shipping would proably kill the deal __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-07-2004, 08:32 PM	#13
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	...looks great andy...best part is ...easy touch up...and it seems you never scratch your $15 primer job only your $500 paint job.... __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

03-07-2004, 09:22 PM	#14
c-tenkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Festus mo Posts: 370	Looks good. How much you gonna ask for it when ya sell it.I would love to have a shortbed!I'd take good care of her.I promise..... __________________ 69 c-10 lwb,Converted to 4x4,dana 44f,12blt,4 inch lift,vortec headed 355,th350/np203 34x10.50x15 swamper tsl's

03-07-2004, 09:56 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,269	Looks good ZAndy. Not like the same truck no more. So is it still a C30 SWB ??? Now you can work on the Longhorn with all the time you'll save not having to wax the "turd" anymore. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-07-2004, 10:27 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Not sure what I'll be askign for it, I know I keep getting rediculous offers locally...myabe the highest budder on e-bay. I dunno. Bill, I am going to sell this thing so I can afford to work on the longhorn. I'll be temporarily pimpin in an 89 town car while between trucks.



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03-07-2004, 10:33 PM	#17
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Here ya go Andy, I touched this up a little more. Attached Images __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-07-2004, 10:37 PM	#18
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I have a fender I just finished today that is the same color as your truck :p __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-07-2004, 10:54 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hmmmm, maybe I can paint the gold that is in the wheels a blood red, and the letters on the tailgate too. Got a couple Mr horse power stickers headed my way too. ( www.mooneyes.com ) The same woman answered the phone as 6 months ago, after ordering, i flirted a little, and she offered me another catalog and free mooneyes sticker! What can I say...it's a gift. Attached Images

03-07-2004, 11:29 PM	#20
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	Tim says it look BADAZZ!!! Got any side pics of it??

03-07-2004, 11:43 PM	#21
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I like it!! When did you put the Chevy grill on it?

03-07-2004, 11:46 PM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Be careful,... Be careful running primer as a topcoat. Primer acts like a "sponge" for moisture. Any bare metal spots underneath WILL rust!. Flat black paint might be a good solution til you find time to paint it ,... or for good. At least that way it won't be rusting. Just my 2 cents,... I found out the hard way, years ago.

03-08-2004, 08:19 AM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I put the chevy grill on it over a year ago. I swapped the clips from longhorn to SWB since the longhorn is a keeper and I like the GMC grill better. (Where have you been man???) I just tried a search for the thread (thread named somebody pulled a flim flam and posted on or about 23 march of last year) I know about teh primer absorbing water. Most primers these days are not liek that though. (although honestly, i didn't look at this brand) There were very few spots that went to bare metal, and once the flames are on, it'll get hit with the buffer to knock down the coarse texture, which causes most of the absobancy. then after that, I will probably wax it...it's a sickness really. Shawa/tim, I have no other pics of it in black as of yet...just what you see. I do have a few more from last night of work in progress...but the lighting was so poor they were not worth posting. A true bummer since there were some good pics in there other than the light issue.

03-09-2004, 01:14 AM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hmm, that is somethign to think about. I've also been thinking about blood red scallops too.

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