Project Betty
 

I went yesterday and picked up my $700.00 truck, for now to be "Betty".

All went good she started right up and loaded under her own power, after a jump start.
Here are the pics from when I brought here home.

http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070001.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070002.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070003.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070004.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070005.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070006.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070007.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070008.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070009.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/7...s/P2070010.JPG

Re: Project Betty
 

diggin' the "custom" door panels and inserts :metal:

Re: Project Betty
 

they are crappy old paneling, already coming out. the seat is for a 73+ if anybody is interested in it, its in good shape, shoot me a price, i need to find the right one for it

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looks like a good start, whats the plan for her???

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air bag it

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I like the name Betty. She'll make a fine ride...:)

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maybe ugly betty

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My first 70 c-10 was named Betty! Great name!

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Removing the front clip this weekend. Anybody interested in the parts? Getting rid of hood for sure, going to buy a cowl hood for it.

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did a little cleaning up in the cab removed seat and carpet. guess what rusted floor, go figure.

http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2080013.JPG
actually thats as bad as it was inside from rust, decent for a 35 yr old truck.
little more underneath though.
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2080012.JPG
here's some of the redneck work I found
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2080014.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2080015.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2080011.JPG
nice crossmember don't ya think?
It's got a brand new fuel tank, to bad I won't be using it.

Next, off with the front clip

Re: Project Betty
 

Nice looking rig!

My redneck '73 4x4 was named Betty. Big Blue Betty to be exact.

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More updates...
tell me if this is too much
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2090019.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2090020.JPG
anybody want a free flex fan? ha ha j/k
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2090023.JPG
redneck throttle linkage
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2090024.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2090025.JPG
Motor out
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2090028.JPG
The guy must have just taken a grungie old motor and put on an edelbrock intake, carb and valve covers. The motor is plain ole nasty. the valve covers were rusty on the outside but like brand new inside intake as well.

guess thats it for now, next is the front crossmember and suspension change.

Re: Project Betty
 

Is there anybody in thee wichita vicinity that has a 73-87 front crossmember and suspension? pm me

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Here's a little weeekend progress. Starting to warm up here so i might get this cleaned up rather quickly.

http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180001.JPGhttp://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180003.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180004.JPGhttp://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180006.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180007.JPGhttp://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180009.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180010.JPG

Out with the old.
Complete suspension pm if interested it it.
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180011.JPG
complete tank with lines and sending unit, fairly new too bad I won't be using it.
Pm me if interested in it.
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...d/P2180012.JPG

Re: Project Betty
 

Looks like a fun project. Just an FYI for ya, If you are looking to get money for the parts you are pulling off, you will need to pay the $25 and become a site suporter other wise the mods will catch wind and boot your thread.

Re: Project Betty
 

I figured i would as soon as I get a few things squared away, right now just waiting for someone to want one close by. I still have lots of stuff to get off.

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well looks like your making some good progress and btw you cant have to many updates

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Like all the ladies in our lives, Betty's going to cost you a pretty penny by the time she's got you where she wants you.

I see she's already moved in and is now encroaching on your calendar and wallet.
What's next?

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That seat was pretty clean til you got grease all over it, wasnt it?

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it was, but it's mostly just dirt. the guy i got it from said its from a 73-87 chevy so it won't work for me anyway. Besides its got a chevy emblem sewn it the back, whoever did it di a poor job.

I imagine if steam cleaned and stiching of the emblem removed it would be a good seat

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I'm half interested in it. My 69 is no where near an original truck so..

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5 years later, you will be broke, busted knuckles, and a bad back, but will look out the window and say...DA*N that's a nice truck...

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quick update:

Got the donor front suspension today $150.00
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...t/P2260001.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...t/P2260002.JPG
the front end is cleaned up and ready to live again.
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...t/P2260003.JPG
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...t/P2260004.JPG
now for a trial fit.
http://members.cox.net/jshafer1971/B...t/P2260005.JPG

Re: Project Betty
 

Where did you get that truck from? Just wondering because i passed one up that was for sale in the Buyers guide for $700.00 around Salina, thought maybe that was the one.

Re: Project Betty
 

I think i'm going to part my 68 out.