First time poster with '70 Chevy
 

Just wanted to say hi to all of the forum members. I've been reading the posts for a couple of weeks now and I finally got through all 23 pages. Lots of information to absorb, I hope I don't fry my brain…..

Like so many others I have too many projects and it seems like I never get anything done. I'm making more progress now that it has cooled off a bit though. I'm working on a '70 Chevy right now but I bought it as a cab & rolling chassis and still need a lot of pieces.

I'm going to look at a collection of parts Monday or Tuesday that a guy wants to sell but I don't know what all he has.

I have the frame pretty well done with some updates and a TPI & 700r4 installed.

Glad to be a part of the group.

LockDoc

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One thing is for sure...if you need it, you can find it here!! Post some pictures of it. We all like pictures!

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Welcome to the board!

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Welcome. You wont' find a more knowledgeable group of people anywhere that loves these old Chevy trucks!

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Here are a couple of pics. The frame is a shortened longbox frame. I have an original shortbox frame but the numbers didn't match my title so I shortened the original frame so that the VIN on the title matched the frame and cab.

LockDoc

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Here is a shot of the firewall after I removed everything and cleaned it up.
I finished up the frame a couple of weeks ago and set the motor in it last wednesday.

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Gonna be nice!!!! Keep the pics coming!!!

Alex

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Welcome from NW Ia. Looks like you'll have a pretty cool toy when you're done. Dont worry about it taking a long time, there are many of us in that same boat...corn

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Thanks for putting out the welcome mat. Here is another shot of the frame/motor combo and one of the firewall after I painted it Friday. The color is a creamy yellow, about the same color as a '68 Nova that my daughter had.

I used the complete front crossmember out of the blue '77 chevy in the background and the '65 pickup was rescued from the crusher at the salvage yard a couple of miles from me.

LockDoc

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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!:D

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There are some good guys on here from Iowa, (and other places) Welcome !!!

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Truck looks like a great start. Welcome from the southern end of MIssissippi.

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Looks like a great start . Welcome from another Iowa member. Where you located in Iowa?

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Welcome To The Boards! Keep the progress pics coming.

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Welcome to the board from Texas

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Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.

<Solver> I live near Montezuma, IA. If you are ever going to be in the area PM me and I will buy the drinks or coffee. We are only seven miles south of I-80 on Highway 63.

As far as the truck goes I got the cab on the frame and I will post a couple more pictures tomorrow.

LockDoc

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Welcome from Maryland.Nice start there,lookin`good.

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:welcome2: From West TN :hi2:

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welcome from montgomery ,alabama . keep us posted on your progress.

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Here are the pics of the cab back on the frame.

Since I''m going to use a floor shifter I removed the shift lever boss and the indicator housing from the shift collar. I will try to get a couple of pics posted later today or tomorrow.

LockDoc

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Lock Doc .you must catch on quick.You were smart enough to detail the background in your pics,knowing you would be asked.We gotta have "ALL"the info. thanx and WELCOME!!

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Welcome from the PACNW and nice looking project. Looks like you already know how to wrench and paint. Your truck will be sharp! Jeff.