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junkyarddog1956 · 10-27-2003, 02:01 PM

Just postin a pic of my progress ..... fitting all the parts before disassemble and paint . Wished the cab went as fast as the bed . Them damn taiwan LMC cab corners and rockers fit likes socks on a duck . Had to cut the right cab corner in 2 places to get the proper contour ... so won't be able to say no bondo on this one ...lol ... Oh well , just wanted to post a few pics ....ty jyd

junkyarddog1956 · 10-27-2003, 02:04 PM

pic of the bed .... jyd

VTKidder · 10-27-2003, 02:08 PM

WOW! That bed looks great. I hear you about the fitting of panels. Amazing how bad some stuff is.

jcab · 10-27-2003, 02:08 PM

Socks on a duck...

that is hilarious!

Good job on the bed, looks great!

ratrod67 · 10-27-2003, 02:13 PM

Looks good!!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-27-2003, 02:41 PM

Bed does look great.

Dean23 · 10-27-2003, 02:43 PM

lookin good
cant wait to see it finished

69C10Atl · 10-27-2003, 06:43 PM

Lookin good

Denny · 10-27-2003, 07:01 PM

Your bed is looking great

CPNEJR · 10-27-2003, 08:16 PM

i have to agree with jcab socks on a duck is hillarious

What color on your bed I can't tell if it's some shade of orange or red? either way it looks great.

krue · 10-28-2003, 01:50 AM

Bed looks good. The truck should be sharp when you're done!

Blue Beard · 10-28-2003, 09:39 AM

Socks on a Duck.............you must be hiliarious to be around.....

Sometimes I wonder if the old leading techniques would be better than the bondo..............

junkyarddog1956 · 10-28-2003, 10:30 AM

Well .... I can't take the credit for the " socks on a duck " saying. I am a 4th generation bodyman and that was my grandpas saying ... he was fun to be around . BUT ....that is what that crap fit like . I love it when you see ad that says no bondo , bull . Never seen a restored vehicle in the last 20 years that has NO bondo . As far as lead goes , I haven't been able to fine 70/30 lead for 20 years , they went to the 60/40 ( which sucked ) . So we quit using lead and went to all fiberglass and bondo , or some metal guys hate that term . In todays world we are not bodymen anymore , we are I-Car certified techs .....woooopy ...still bondo ....lol.... ooooops my attitude is showing . All in fun , jyd

Terry Peerson · 10-28-2003, 10:34 AM

Truck looks great! What is the color? I'm looking for colors for my 72 Cheyenne.

67sub · 10-28-2003, 11:45 AM

Looks great. What is that color?

Terry Peerson · 10-28-2003, 01:56 PM

It looks like the color I painted my Bug, Porsche-Guards Red.

junkyarddog1956 · 10-29-2003, 09:46 AM

Thank you all for the compliments on the bed . Hope the cab turns out as well .The color is Signal Red , color code 544 for a 69 Chev truck . Our local NAPA store sells PPG Ditzler paint , the paint rep said PPG DBC base coat would run $210.00 a gal , or they could mix base coat in the PPG Omni line for $85.00 a gal . Being the tight a** I am of course I went for the Omni line . When I opened the can , it was way to red . They checked the color shades between DBC and Omni and found 2 total diff colors , so they took a computerized picture of the glove box and found the color to be same shade as DBC , they tinted the Omni paint to match the DBC . We have several 67 - 72 truck lovers here , half say the color is right and half say it is too orange. Personally , I think it is too orange too , BUT , I am not going to repaint it . Kinda sucks , cause all the time and labor I have tied up in this truck , I wanted it to be exact original , cause I am planning on selling it when done . Soooooooo ...... my advice to anyone , is spend the extra for the DBC . True Signal Red , is kinda like orange with blood red floating in it , kinda changes tint . Oh well , I am off to work on the cab ...... jyd

70short · 10-29-2003, 12:38 PM

That looks great! I to like that color.

SLT'S 68 · 10-29-2003, 05:23 PM

awsome job, you can tell you know whwt your doing with paint and body. that omni line is that lacquer or do they still use that old school stuff?

junkyarddog1956 · 10-30-2003, 08:49 AM

No , they have not had lacquer paint for some time now . Omni is PPG's cheap line of base coat . I have learned through my paint rep that the reason it is cheaper , it has less paint pigment and more base hider , which is why the colors are not as brilliant . After they tint it , they can get it real close . I will still use Omni on used cars and economical paint jobs , just not on serious paint jobs. Ty for the compliment , I try to do the best I can ... jyd

landon4421 · 10-30-2003, 12:46 PM

junkyarddog1956, Truck is looking great ! I can not wait to get paint on mine ! Keep up the good work !

**Tim Christian** · 10-30-2003, 08:03 PM

The bed looks great! I like the overalls also that is about all I ever wear.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-30-2003, 08:37 PM

Look's straight as hell it's hard to find a good body man these day's... Should be a blingin truck with the bright red and chrome trim..

C10Squared · 10-30-2003, 09:53 PM

Looking great. I can't wait to get mine even to that point.

cali_surfer · 11-13-2003, 09:25 PM

What clear are you using?

10-27-2003, 02:01 PM	#1
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Finally ...fitting it back together Just postin a pic of my progress ..... fitting all the parts before disassemble and paint . Wished the cab went as fast as the bed . Them damn taiwan LMC cab corners and rockers fit likes socks on a duck . Had to cut the right cab corner in 2 places to get the proper contour ... so won't be able to say no bondo on this one ...lol ... Oh well , just wanted to post a few pics ....ty jyd Attached Images

10-27-2003, 02:04 PM	#2
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	pic of the bed .... jyd Attached Images

10-27-2003, 02:08 PM	#4
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Socks on a duck... that is hilarious! Good job on the bed, looks great! __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

10-27-2003, 02:41 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Bed does look great. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-27-2003, 02:43 PM	#7
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	lookin good cant wait to see it finished __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

10-27-2003, 02:08 PM	#3
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	WOW! That bed looks great. I hear you about the fitting of panels. Amazing how bad some stuff is.

10-27-2003, 02:13 PM	#5
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Looks good!!

10-27-2003, 06:43 PM	#8
69C10Atl Trying to stick with it Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 115	Lookin good __________________ 69 Chevy C10 LWB somewhere in the pile of parts in my garage. 01 Cadillac STS as daily driver

10-27-2003, 07:01 PM	#9
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Your bed is looking great __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-27-2003, 08:16 PM	#10
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	i have to agree with jcab socks on a duck is hillarious What color on your bed I can't tell if it's some shade of orange or red? either way it looks great. __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-28-2003, 01:50 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Bed looks good. The truck should be sharp when you're done! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-28-2003, 09:39 AM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Socks on a Duck.............you must be hiliarious to be around..... Sometimes I wonder if the old leading techniques would be better than the bondo.............. __________________ 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

10-28-2003, 10:30 AM	#13
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Well .... I can't take the credit for the " socks on a duck " saying. I am a 4th generation bodyman and that was my grandpas saying ... he was fun to be around . BUT ....that is what that crap fit like . I love it when you see ad that says no bondo , bull . Never seen a restored vehicle in the last 20 years that has NO bondo . As far as lead goes , I haven't been able to fine 70/30 lead for 20 years , they went to the 60/40 ( which sucked ) . So we quit using lead and went to all fiberglass and bondo , or some metal guys hate that term . In todays world we are not bodymen anymore , we are I-Car certified techs .....woooopy ...still bondo ....lol.... ooooops my attitude is showing . All in fun , jyd Attached Images

10-28-2003, 10:34 AM	#14
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 315	Truck looks great! What is the color? I'm looking for colors for my 72 Cheyenne.

10-28-2003, 11:45 AM	#15
67sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: D/FW TX Posts: 430	Looks great. What is that color? __________________ 2004 Kawasaki KLR Always looking for a cheap driver Last edited by 67sub; 10-28-2003 at 11:55 AM.



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10-28-2003, 01:56 PM	#16
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 315	It looks like the color I painted my Bug, Porsche-Guards Red.

10-29-2003, 09:46 AM	#17
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Thank you all for the compliments on the bed . Hope the cab turns out as well .The color is Signal Red , color code 544 for a 69 Chev truck . Our local NAPA store sells PPG Ditzler paint , the paint rep said PPG DBC base coat would run $210.00 a gal , or they could mix base coat in the PPG Omni line for $85.00 a gal . Being the tight a** I am of course I went for the Omni line . When I opened the can , it was way to red . They checked the color shades between DBC and Omni and found 2 total diff colors , so they took a computerized picture of the glove box and found the color to be same shade as DBC , they tinted the Omni paint to match the DBC . We have several 67 - 72 truck lovers here , half say the color is right and half say it is too orange. Personally , I think it is too orange too , BUT , I am not going to repaint it . Kinda sucks , cause all the time and labor I have tied up in this truck , I wanted it to be exact original , cause I am planning on selling it when done . Soooooooo ...... my advice to anyone , is spend the extra for the DBC . True Signal Red , is kinda like orange with blood red floating in it , kinda changes tint . Oh well , I am off to work on the cab ...... jyd Attached Images

10-29-2003, 12:38 PM	#18
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	That looks great! I to like that color. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-29-2003, 05:23 PM	#19
SLT'S 68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 44	awsome job, you can tell you know whwt your doing with paint and body. that omni line is that lacquer or do they still use that old school stuff?

10-30-2003, 08:49 AM	#20
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	No , they have not had lacquer paint for some time now . Omni is PPG's cheap line of base coat . I have learned through my paint rep that the reason it is cheaper , it has less paint pigment and more base hider , which is why the colors are not as brilliant . After they tint it , they can get it real close . I will still use Omni on used cars and economical paint jobs , just not on serious paint jobs. Ty for the compliment , I try to do the best I can ... jyd Attached Images

10-30-2003, 12:46 PM	#21
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	junkyarddog1956, Truck is looking great ! I can not wait to get paint on mine ! Keep up the good work ! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-30-2003, 08:03 PM	#22
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	The bed looks great! I like the overalls also that is about all I ever wear.

10-30-2003, 08:37 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Look's straight as hell it's hard to find a good body man these day's... Should be a blingin truck with the bright red and chrome trim.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-30-2003, 09:53 PM	#24
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Looking great. I can't wait to get mine even to that point. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

11-13-2003, 09:25 PM	#25
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	What clear are you using? __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

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