Full body restoration...

[VileZambonie]

So what on your truck is a square? Ford's were more square the Chevy's. GM never called these trucks square body's in fact they were the rounded line which contradicts "square" but the bowtie at least resembles a bowtie.

Yes I was referring to the bowtie sill plates, they do not fit like pictured and aren't worth the hassle

[philo_beddoe]

How did we get the term squarebody. Remember, i'm still new to the 73-87 gen. Only on my 3rd year.

The beds do have a squarish rectangle look and the whole front end really cuts to a square. The grilles are at a 90 degree angle to the hood, as is the nose of the hood.

[VileZambonie]

All of the body lines are curved, all of the corners slope in, the nose slopes in, everything is rounded especially 73-80 so I don't know. I never called them square body's and I still don't because I do not see them as square and GM never called them that.

Anyway if someone asks you what your truck is do you say it's a 1977 square body? or do you say it's a 1977 C10?

[zieg85]

I remember the term came with the model year change from the 67-72 to 73 and it stuck

[philo_beddoe]

Well, i do see the square blocky appearance, but i also think it looks really cool, i really love the retro look of cars and trucks of the 60's and 70's.

I do say i have a '77 c-10 though. Never use that term except on this site i guess. Good point.

[philo_beddoe]

Anyway...havent been to the shop in a whille. But i was told the bed was wet sanded and buffed, and that tomorrow i can put a few parts on it. Bed liner gets sprayed in late this week, maybe fri or sat. Very exiting, getting butterflies...

[VileZambonie]

Well, i do see the square blocky appearance, but i also think it looks really cool, i really love the retro look of cars and trucks of the 60's and 70's.

I do say i have a '77 c-10 though. Never use that term except on this site i guess. Good point.

More like a rectangle

Are you spraying in the bedliner yourself? I just did the frame on my orange truck.

[philo_beddoe]

I meant rectangle. The orange is the Mutt right? When my truck is ready i'll swing by some sat when your tinkering around the shop. I know you miss my boring c-10. Lol

Oh, the shop is going to spray in the bed liner.

[VileZambonie]

Yes, the orange mutt

[philo_beddoe]

Slight update, installed new tail light lenses and backing plates. And new wheel well trim on the bed. Trim fit nice, used all ss screws. Didnt fully tighten lens screws yet, gonna make sure all lights work first.

Bed liner kit should arrive tomorrow, if so bed will get sprayed tmrw night, could be driving saturday! Weather pending.

[VileZambonie]

Didn't your truck have the yellow trim?

[philo_beddoe]

No, this was from last year i believe.

[1967KaiserM715]

Was about to ask what's attached to your hood.... Then I realize it's a bird house.

I personally would have gone with the trim on the tail lights and front markers, keeps it simple enough, but lends just enough elegance to stay classy. All in moderation, don't chrome it out, but don't stay bland.

Can't wait to see the finished product...although if the weathermen are right, we'll see some snow Friday/Saturday.....probably the only time I'm gonna say I'm sick of seeing the white stuff fall, so ready for spring and warmer weather.


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[philo_beddoe]

Yup, thats one of my many bluebird houses. I still have the option to add that trim. We'll see.

Are you in the new england area?

[1967KaiserM715]

Southwest corner of New Hampshire


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