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**CUSTOM/10** · 07-18-2015, 09:32 PM

Yeah that would give you the leverage but under the truck you don't have the room to swing it.

**CUSTOM/10** · 07-30-2015, 05:22 PM

I had a few mins today so I messed around with some blue lock-out dials to see what a torch could do to the chalky white faded dials. I cleaned them up, ( with very fine sand paper ) sanded any areas that needed it, then using a hot torch I
very quickly passed the flame back & forth over the dial allowing the flame to touch the plastic only for a fraction of a second at a time, slowly melting the white chalky plastic back to blue ! There not perfect, but much better than before ! What do you think ?

**michael bustamante** · 07-30-2015, 05:56 PM

your title caught my attention. im at the end of a divorce too and maybe i should use this time to get back on my truck too instead of sitting around an empty house. build looks good brutha

**CUSTOM/10** · 07-30-2015, 06:23 PM

Hey Michael !

It helped distract me from what was going on, kept my mind busy, and kept me from sitting on the couch drinking my sorrows away. ( Well somewhat ... "LOL" )

So go get back at your truck and do something while you got the time !

Cheers, My Friend !!!!

69short · 07-30-2015, 06:40 PM

That's a nice build you have going. I'll keep a look out for more updates

**CUSTOM/10** · 07-30-2015, 06:47 PM

Thanks Justin !

cmabolt · 07-31-2015, 07:11 AM

Turned out great Gary! Nice technique.

Chris

**CUSTOM/10** · 07-31-2015, 07:35 AM

Thanks Chris !

But word of warning to anyone trying this method, ( I had a junk dial to practice on ) the flame cannot stop on the plastic or it will burn it ! A tiny tip works well for the recessed areas, but you need to kinda stab the flame into the corners very quickly !

Gary

cmabolt · 07-31-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Thanks Chris !

But word of warning to anyone trying this method, ( I had a junk dial to practice on ) the flame cannot stop on the plastic or it will burn it ! A tiny tip works well for the recessed areas, but you need to kinda stab the flame into the corners very quickly !

Gary

I could see myself overdoing it. I guess they could be used for cigar ashtrays as a fallback. That could be kinda nice?! That is, once you come to terms with torching some really nice hubs.

But seriously, nice to see you chiseling away at it again.

Lol
Chris

**CUSTOM/10** · 07-31-2015, 04:17 PM

Chris, it feels like I'm chiseling away at Mt Rushmore... "LOL"

Harrison. · 09-29-2015, 01:45 PM

Man, this is great! Is that a factory paint code? My truck was originally 504 Medium Olive Green but the parts that haven't been painted over look a lot lighter to me than your truck? I'd love for my truck to be closer to that shade.

**CUSTOM/10** · 09-29-2015, 02:24 PM

Yes this is the 504 paint code, but I believe there was a couple different names for this color depending on the yr or possibly the mfg of the paint. Med olive poly & Yellow green poly.

Gary

blake's first · 12-20-2015, 10:08 PM

I have to say this is a very nice truck. I have a 72 blazer that I want to do the same colors as yours and since it a blazer and I'm thinking of doing the upper moulding on it but not seeing a blazer with the uppers I was wondering what it cost to do that rendering on yours and how to get a hold of him if he does them for other people ...

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-21-2015, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the compliment Blake!

Chad is the guy doing the renderings, here's his email:
cmcanning@live.ca

You'll have to contact Chad on the cost because it all depends on what you have him do, how many different views, custom work and so on!
You can also check out more of his work on this thread: His user name is Hellaflush3d
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ndering&page=2

Gary

blake's first · 12-21-2015, 03:51 PM

Thank you...

redbaron · 01-27-2016, 02:50 AM

Hey Gary

Just curious if life is giving anytime to spend with your 4x4?

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-27-2016, 08:02 AM

Hey Mike,

I've been gearing up, collecting more parts; new style push on door gaskets, NOS front bumper, NOS cargo light, working on a nice OEM steering wheel, just had a pair of axels turned for disc brakes, but time, haven't found any of that !!!! "LOL"....

I'm finishing up with some interior house projects, gotta keep the fiancé happy

, then it will be back to the truck. I really want to be driving it this summer.

Love how your truck turned out !!! Looks awesome !!!

Gary

72 tigger · 01-27-2016, 06:54 PM

After seeing that SWB K-10 sell for 39K- you & redbarons trucks should be north of 50K. Hope you can finish it this spring

**jaros44sr** · 01-27-2016, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Hey Mike,

I've been gearing up, collecting more parts; new style push on door gaskets, NOS front bumper, NOS cargo light, working on a nice OEM steering wheel, just had a pair of axels turned for disc brakes, but time, haven't found any of that !!!! "LOL"....

I'm finishing up with some interior house projects, gotta keep the fiancé happy

, then it will be back to the truck. I really want to be driving it this summer.

Love how your truck turned out !!! Looks awesome !!!

Gary

Gary, I'm in the same boat, just finishing up a total rebuild of the wife's kitchen, top to bottom, wall to wall...can't wait to get back into my workshop. Ordered up a hydro boost system

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-27-2016, 08:17 PM

Tigger; I'd like to think so... "LOL" Thanks !!!

Jim; Life goes on and there will always be other things that make it to the top of the priority list, but sooner or later the truck works it way back to the top !!! Even if I'm not working on it I still keep my eyes open for anything I need for it, and scope up what I can.

**jaros44sr** · 01-27-2016, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Tigger; I'd like to think so... "LOL" Thanks !!!

Jim; Life goes on and there will always be other things that make it to the top of the priority list, but sooner or later the truck works it way back to the top !!! Even if I'm not working on it I still keep my eyes open for anything I need for it, and scope up what I can.

Yeah, like 33" of snow, we just keep trying to get OUR projects to the top of the ' Ta do' list, gotta luv them

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-27-2016, 09:26 PM

Jim, I feel for ya with all that snow, that was us last year. I was sure glad to see that storm go south of us !!!!

**jaros44sr** · 01-27-2016, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

We got a little bit of snow yesterday !

Yeah, I remember reading, thank goodness for snow blowers, just can't imagine throwing snow up on top of our piles

**CUSTOM/10** · 03-21-2016, 04:07 PM

My latest purchase !!!

Billet Aluminum Hub Dials !!!

msgross · 03-21-2016, 06:52 PM

nice

07-18-2015, 09:32 PM	#576
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Yeah that would give you the leverage but under the truck you don't have the room to swing it. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

07-30-2015, 05:22 PM	#577
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) I had a few mins today so I messed around with some blue lock-out dials to see what a torch could do to the chalky white faded dials. I cleaned them up, ( with very fine sand paper ) sanded any areas that needed it, then using a hot torch I very quickly passed the flame back & forth over the dial allowing the flame to touch the plastic only for a fraction of a second at a time, slowly melting the white chalky plastic back to blue ! There not perfect, but much better than before ! What do you think ? Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

07-30-2015, 05:56 PM	#578
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) your title caught my attention. im at the end of a divorce too and maybe i should use this time to get back on my truck too instead of sitting around an empty house. build looks good brutha __________________ 1967custom

07-30-2015, 06:23 PM	#579
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Hey Michael ! It helped distract me from what was going on, kept my mind busy, and kept me from sitting on the couch drinking my sorrows away. ( Well somewhat ... "LOL" ) So go get back at your truck and do something while you got the time ! Cheers, My Friend !!!! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

07-30-2015, 06:40 PM	#580
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) That's a nice build you have going. I'll keep a look out for more updates __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels

07-30-2015, 06:47 PM	#581
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Thanks Justin ! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

07-31-2015, 07:11 AM	#582
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Turned out great Gary! Nice technique. Chris __________________ Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!

07-31-2015, 07:35 AM	#583
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Thanks Chris ! But word of warning to anyone trying this method, ( I had a junk dial to practice on ) the flame cannot stop on the plastic or it will burn it ! A tiny tip works well for the recessed areas, but you need to kinda stab the flame into the corners very quickly ! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

07-31-2015, 04:17 PM	#585
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Chris, it feels like I'm chiseling away at Mt Rushmore... "LOL" __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

09-29-2015, 01:45 PM	#586
Harrison. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 75	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Man, this is great! Is that a factory paint code? My truck was originally 504 Medium Olive Green but the parts that haven't been painted over look a lot lighter to me than your truck? I'd love for my truck to be closer to that shade.

09-29-2015, 02:24 PM	#587
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Yes this is the 504 paint code, but I believe there was a couple different names for this color depending on the yr or possibly the mfg of the paint. Med olive poly & Yellow green poly. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-20-2015, 10:08 PM	#588
blake's first Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Herald cal. Posts: 243	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) I have to say this is a very nice truck. I have a 72 blazer that I want to do the same colors as yours and since it a blazer and I'm thinking of doing the upper moulding on it but not seeing a blazer with the uppers I was wondering what it cost to do that rendering on yours and how to get a hold of him if he does them for other people ... __________________ My Name is Rusty Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570083

12-21-2015, 07:54 AM	#589
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Thanks for the compliment Blake! Chad is the guy doing the renderings, here's his email: cmcanning@live.ca You'll have to contact Chad on the cost because it all depends on what you have him do, how many different views, custom work and so on! You can also check out more of his work on this thread: His user name is Hellaflush3d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ndering&page=2 Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-21-2015, 03:51 PM	#590
blake's first Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Herald cal. Posts: 243	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Thank you... __________________ My Name is Rusty Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570083

01-27-2016, 02:50 AM	#591
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Hey Gary Just curious if life is giving anytime to spend with your 4x4? __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project



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01-27-2016, 08:02 AM	#592
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Hey Mike, I've been gearing up, collecting more parts; new style push on door gaskets, NOS front bumper, NOS cargo light, working on a nice OEM steering wheel, just had a pair of axels turned for disc brakes, but time, haven't found any of that !!!! "LOL".... I'm finishing up with some interior house projects, gotta keep the fiancé happy , then it will be back to the truck. I really want to be driving it this summer. Love how your truck turned out !!! Looks awesome !!! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

01-27-2016, 06:54 PM	#593
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) After seeing that SWB K-10 sell for 39K- you & redbarons trucks should be north of 50K. Hope you can finish it this spring

01-27-2016, 08:17 PM	#595
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Tigger; I'd like to think so... "LOL" Thanks !!! Jim; Life goes on and there will always be other things that make it to the top of the priority list, but sooner or later the truck works it way back to the top !!! Even if I'm not working on it I still keep my eyes open for anything I need for it, and scope up what I can. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 01-27-2016 at 08:28 PM.

01-27-2016, 09:26 PM	#597
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Jim, I feel for ya with all that snow, that was us last year. I was sure glad to see that storm go south of us !!!! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

03-21-2016, 04:07 PM	#599
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) My latest purchase !!! Billet Aluminum Hub Dials !!! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

03-21-2016, 06:52 PM	#600
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) nice __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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