1972 Chevrolet C10 - Self-Built Self-Satisfaction

Some of the '72 exterior metal skins were replaced with precise-fitting Goodmark panels. The entire body was shaved, including door handles, side marker lights, bumpers, and the tailgate handle. To complete the clean and smooth look, Andy installed tinted one-piece side windows. The rear features a pair of Cadillac DeVille taillights that were reversed. Up front, the Goodmark grille shell was fitted with a Trenz phantom-style grille, which masked the relocated APC diamond clear lenses.

The shaved doors are activated with Autoloc poppers. After aligning panels and some minor block-sanding, Andy filled his spray-gun pot with primer and proceeded to lay down a couple of coats. Then, he block-sanded the body again. The Sherwin Williams Inca Gold, was mixed with '98 Volkswagen Orange and applied to the smoothed body. The wispy flamed two-tone was laid down and masked. Andy then used Sherwin Williams Chrysler Midnight Black for the top color.

The audio and visual entertainment was all installed and wired by Andy. A JVC VX7700 heads up the system linked to a Pioneer 800-watt amplifier mounted under the seat. Two 8-inch subwoofers can be heard, but not seen because they were hidden behind the seat. To handle the mid-range sounds, Andy installed Kicker 6-1/2-inch mid-range speakers in the doors and kick panels. A Power Acoustik 7-1/2-inch DVD monitor was hidden in the glovebox. Opening the door of Andy's '72 exposes the view of a shaved dash and custom door panels that were covered in tan leather and brown ostrich skin.

Easy-to-read Dakota Digital gauges were installed to keep Andy aware of the engine's continuous vital signs. A factory '98 A/C unit keeps the interior nice and cool during those hot Winslow, Arizona, summers. Andy stripped the old factory upholstery off the bench seat and covered it in tan leather, with brown ostrich-skin panel inserts. The brown Mercedes-Benz pile carpet keeps the feet cushy. It is amazing to see Andy's raw talent and the variety of creative skills he used to create this show-quality winning ride. Andy would like to thank his kids, parents, grandpa, Derrick Nelson, and Darren Sheets for their help and encouragement to fulfill his dream.