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Offline pendergraft2111

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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2012, 12:02:49 pm »
My boy working on his future truck...lol. I figured he couldn't make it any worse.
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2012, 03:51:25 pm »
$500 dollar truck and a free paint job too...How can you not love that truck.
Best part is that it looks like you son is having a blast with you.
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2012, 06:14:10 pm »
Quote from: thirsty on January 24, 2012, 03:51:25 pm
$500 dollar truck and a free paint job too...How can you not love that truck.
Best part is that it looks like you son is having a blast with you.

     Anything is worth the smiles on our children's faces.
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2012, 07:02:40 pm »
Quote from: pendergraft2111 on January 23, 2012, 10:15:50 am
I don't know why but I was thinking 'you can't paint carpet'.

No, but you can dye it.  It might be best to experiment on the carpet first depending on its condition. I would think the carpeted door panels, if in good shape, would be worth the effort.  I can't give you any tips because I've never dyed carpet before but I know it's been done.  Maybe a carpet store could advise.  There are likely some aftermarket companies that have a product specifically suited to your needs.  Other members may also have some knowledge on the subject.

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Offline pendergraft2111

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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2012, 09:01:56 pm »
Yea he really loves hanging out with me. It something I didn't get to do when I was a kid. As far as the dyeing goes I have heard bad things. I need to keep this cheap right now but I heard the dye stains EVERYTHING and I heard it fades really fast. I am still semi-open to the idea as my carpet is in great shape just super sun faded and super blue...lol. I don't know why but I hate that light blue. I haven't fully decided but for now I am just taking it out and going bare bones on the interior.
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #20 on: January 26, 2012, 06:01:19 am »
     It depends on the type and brand of dye you use.  There are some out there that will last a very long time and some like you said that isn't worth dyeing in the first place.
     I would do some research and read up on different dye's, you already decided to go bare bones, so you have time to research and find one that works for you.
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2012, 12:54:40 am »
Just got done... gotta get her up on the trailer tomorrow and then get up early on Saturday to make the drive across town. I am so excited and after 2 years I feel like this is a major step towards making it 'mine'... at least in my head.
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2012, 06:28:41 am »
You're making some great progress. You've got to be excited !!

Keep us updated on how things are progressing. More pics too.   ;D
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Offline pendergraft2111

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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2012, 08:42:10 pm »
Here they are... It's not perfect but I finally feel like it's all mine... next weekend I drop it... sitting pretty and all one color   8)...let me try again..












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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2012, 09:30:23 pm »
Wow what an improvement! You got to be happy with that.
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Offline pendergraft2111

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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #25 on: January 28, 2012, 09:32:39 pm »
 
Quote from: thirsty on January 28, 2012, 09:30:23 pm
Wow what an improvement! You got to be happy with that.

Words can't express... my wife doesn't get it but I figured y'all could understand
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #26 on: January 28, 2012, 09:35:11 pm »
Oh I certainly understand.
That sure is a big change for one day. You've gotta be happy with that !!!
Paint sure makes a big difference.   :)
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #27 on: January 29, 2012, 07:36:34 am »

Words can't express... my wife doesn't get it but I figured y'all could understand
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     Only a few select woman get it, that is why we have each other for support. ( kinda reminds me of the espresso soup commercial with the 3 women talking about "they fit").
     The paint does make a difference, now you just have to get everything back on it.
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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #28 on: January 30, 2012, 09:30:21 am »
I was going to wait but while I was on a roll I went ahead and built me a flip kit for the rear end... I love the back stance now. I tried to get the front done but for the life of me I could not get the bolt out that holds the spring on. Oh well next weekend. It's a little over 5 inches lower in the back. I gotta do something about the bump stops but for now it's not going anywhere, just sitting there still just looking nicer doing it...lol Here's some pics, sorry for the quality.



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Re: 1986 C-10 SWB
« Reply #29 on: January 30, 2012, 08:00:54 pm »
I couldn't wait... did the front tonight





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