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My 65 was in dire need of an overhaul and much TLC. When I returned from my deployment I found the 283 replaced by a 350 and the body stripped to a sandblasted frame and cab. My wife handed me an envelope of money saying, "Here, I got it started, now you can't keep putting it off, make the beast live a new."

http://i.imgur.com/L7E1Tl.jpg

Just ordered my first batch of steel cab parts and am Craigslisting for a welder this whole week.

Btw, I LOVE my wife! haha!

That's amazing man. She's a keeper!
Hope to see some updates of that truck!
And thank you for your service. :)

markeb01

11-15-2011 12:19 PM

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This is one of the coolest stories I've ever read on a truck forum!

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Originally Posted by Dub_X (Post 5010845)

That's amazing man. She's a keeper!
Hope to see some updates of that truck!
And thank you for your service. :)

glos55

11-15-2011 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01 (Post 5010925)

This is one of the coolest stories I've ever read on a truck forum!

2nd that!!!!!!!

doobiebro

11-15-2011 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by glos55 (Post 5010936)

2nd that!!!!!!!

Great wife.....3rd that!!!!!!!!

doobiebro

11-15-2011 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 5010411)

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That would be my dream truck right there! I saw one original (Chevy) locally
about 10 years ago and I saw it again in a (custom build) in one of my Classic Trucks magazine and it was the same truck, same location! Need to find the issue number on the mag.

agentofwrath

11-16-2011 01:07 AM

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She's definitely a keeper! I'll post more pics as I go. I've got a lot of plans for it and this forum keeps feeding my imagination.

Dub_X

11-18-2011 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by agentofwrath (Post 5012328)

She's definitely a keeper! I'll post more pics as I go. I've got a lot of plans for it and this forum keeps feeding my imagination.

One more thing, welcome to the board! Lol

chevy_man5

11-18-2011 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by agentofwrath (Post 5012328)

She's definitely a keeper! I'll post more pics as I go. I've got a lot of plans for it and this forum keeps feeding my imagination.

Well, since no one has asked...does she have a like minded single sister??? :lol:

62 Bowtie

11-19-2011 04:59 PM

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willyp

11-20-2011 12:50 PM

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62, one of the badest trucks on the board. you need a photo gallery...interior, engine and bed.

panelrodder81

11-20-2011 01:18 PM

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62 - how is it running no inner fenders? I've ment to ask others that same question before. Mine are so messed up I'd like be rid of them but cant afford replacements yet.

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csa daddy

11-20-2011 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by panelrodder81 (Post 5020573)

i got some in my 64 i wont be needing i think they in pretty good shape i will try to get them out an take some pics if ya interested

62 Bowtie

11-20-2011 03:29 PM

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Thanks Willy P it aint cherry but pretty clean hey panelrodder i dont drive it daily but I have driven it a lot with no problems. I have porter hinges but not installed yet Im using stock inner fenders cut to where they bolt to the firewall like 1bad62 has

markeb01

11-21-2011 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by panelrodder81 (Post 5020573)

Mine were in pretty bad shape so I cut away most of the panels, retaining the portion above the tires so I could keep the factory hood hinges and springs. My engine compartment doesn’t really get much dirtier than it did before, most of the dirt and splatter ending up directly behind the tires. A quick trip to the coin operated car wash cleans it right up.

In the spring I’ll try and remember to take a before picture showing how dirty it got over the winter before I hose it off. Post #129 on the following thread shows how much of the panels were removed:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=raptor&page=6

61burban

11-21-2011 02:45 PM

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This is my 61 burb factory 4x4. i'm in the process of painting california orange 2 stage and drive train is done now. i should have updated pictures in a few weeks.

likaroc13

11-21-2011 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 61burban (Post 5022630)

This is my 61 burb factory 4x4. i'm in the process of painting california orange 2 stage and drive train is done now. i should have updated pictures in a few weeks.

that thing looks awesome! definitely post more pics when it's done

panelrodder81

11-21-2011 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01 (Post 5021867)

Thanks. It looks like you have answered my question before!

-Panelrodder

Oldgearz

11-22-2011 12:07 AM

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