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**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:06 PM

Well almost everything is installed, new tie rod ends, ball joints, control arm brackets, power steering gear, rag joint assembly, sway bar, energy suspention poly sway bar bushings, 2 1/2" drop spindles, 2" drop springs, dust shields, rotors, calipers, brakes, bearings and end caps.. Whewwww!! Still need my drop shocks, but then I can mount a set of rags on it and set the front end back down on the pavement for the first time in a long time... Everything has either been powder coated or painted... What do you guys think?? I will adding the updates to our panel project page in a day or two. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:07 PM

hello

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:07 PM

strait front

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:08 PM

driver's side, Like the "Red Head" powersteering gear???

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:09 PM

passinger side, This aught to handle like a dream!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:10 PM

Victor has made some progress on my old 72 3/4 ton 4X4 also....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:13 PM

OK, last one!! LOL

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 06:29 PM

I forgot to mention, all new brake lines...

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

gr8scott51 · 12-31-2003, 07:59 PM

I might have to make the drive down to take a closer look.... They always handle better after a front end rebuild and the addition of a sway bar does miracles.

scott

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 08:01 PM

Come on down!! Cofee is on me... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Mrs72shadetree · 12-31-2003, 08:06 PM

looking good!!!

70short/step · 12-31-2003, 08:09 PM

SWEET!!

lewi · 12-31-2003, 08:14 PM

Thanks Wes. Looks great and I enjoy your updates.

Wootdog · 12-31-2003, 08:21 PM

It looks like it is coming along. Wootdog

krue · 12-31-2003, 08:30 PM

That's pretty much how I want mine to look. Good job man!

72shadetree · 12-31-2003, 08:31 PM

thats going to be one sweet ride

GreenMystChevy · 12-31-2003, 08:39 PM

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Doing it clean and doing it right. I love the progress pics so keep 'em coming.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-31-2003, 09:21 PM

I sure love the update's wes I also have it on my favorite's list so that I can refer back to it when needed...

dinnut · 12-31-2003, 09:49 PM

wow! great work wes! that thign is going to handle great! what engine are you gonna put in the big hole? 396? 402? 454? 427? 502? 572? hehe ok i got a little overwhelmed there for a second

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 09:56 PM

Thanks guys, I realy appriciate it. Our Panel will get a Big Block 396. Got to have power to push this big hunk of iron around..LOL

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

70c10 · 12-31-2003, 11:26 PM

Wow Wes!. That looks great. That disc brake kit sure does look nice also.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-01-2004, 04:51 PM

Thanks Jim, It comes with everything you need except the wrenches too... LOL It went together like a dream and looks like it was born there. That is the kind of conversions I like. I am thinking about our rear disk brake kit next. I have a real nice 3.07 possi 5 bolt rear end that is going under it. I will have to make up my mind about that soon. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

dinnut · 01-01-2004, 04:55 PM

yeah. show off your parts that you sell! show us how easy it is to install and everything!!! this panel will be good for business

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-01-2004, 06:06 PM

Ya, it should be that, but it will also be awfull cool to drive around town in. Drive to the swap meets, shows and etc, with my big ole logo on the side of it.. Hehehe! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

dinnut · 01-01-2004, 06:11 PM

thats what i was thinking wes!

12-31-2003, 06:06 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Front end progress on my Panel. Well almost everything is installed, new tie rod ends, ball joints, control arm brackets, power steering gear, rag joint assembly, sway bar, energy suspention poly sway bar bushings, 2 1/2" drop spindles, 2" drop springs, dust shields, rotors, calipers, brakes, bearings and end caps.. Whewwww!! Still need my drop shocks, but then I can mount a set of rags on it and set the front end back down on the pavement for the first time in a long time... Everything has either been powder coated or painted... What do you guys think?? I will adding the updates to our panel project page in a day or two. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:11 PM.

12-31-2003, 06:07 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	hello __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:11 PM.

12-31-2003, 06:07 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	strait front __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:11 PM.

12-31-2003, 06:08 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	driver's side, Like the "Red Head" powersteering gear??? __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:11 PM.

12-31-2003, 06:09 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	passinger side, This aught to handle like a dream!! __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:12 PM.

12-31-2003, 06:10 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Victor has made some progress on my old 72 3/4 ton 4X4 also.... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:12 PM.

12-31-2003, 06:13 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	OK, last one!! LOL __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:12 PM.

12-31-2003, 06:29 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I forgot to mention, all new brake lines... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-31-2003, 07:59 PM	#9
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	looking good I might have to make the drive down to take a closer look.... They always handle better after a front end rebuild and the addition of a sway bar does miracles. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-31-2003, 08:01 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Come on down!! Cofee is on me... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-31-2003, 08:06 PM	#11
Mrs72shadetree YES ITS MINE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 241	looking good!!! __________________ 97 Lumina 69 short step i got it and no he cant drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO DALE JR.!!!! I love chihuahua's Bassett, Va

12-31-2003, 08:09 PM	#12
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	SWEET!!

12-31-2003, 08:14 PM	#13
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	Thanks Wes. Looks great and I enjoy your updates. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

12-31-2003, 08:21 PM	#14
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,688	Looking Good It looks like it is coming along. Wootdog __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

12-31-2003, 08:30 PM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	That's pretty much how I want mine to look. Good job man! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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12-31-2003, 08:31 PM	#16
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	thats going to be one sweet ride __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

12-31-2003, 08:39 PM	#17
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Doing it clean and doing it right. I love the progress pics so keep 'em coming. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

12-31-2003, 09:21 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I sure love the update's wes I also have it on my favorite's list so that I can refer back to it when needed... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2003, 09:49 PM	#19
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wow! great work wes! that thign is going to handle great! what engine are you gonna put in the big hole? 396? 402? 454? 427? 502? 572? hehe ok i got a little overwhelmed there for a second __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-31-2003, 09:56 PM	#20
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Thanks guys, I realy appriciate it. Our Panel will get a Big Block 396. Got to have power to push this big hunk of iron around..LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-31-2003, 11:26 PM	#21
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Wow Wes!. That looks great. That disc brake kit sure does look nice also. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-01-2004, 04:51 PM	#22
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Thanks Jim, It comes with everything you need except the wrenches too... LOL It went together like a dream and looks like it was born there. That is the kind of conversions I like. I am thinking about our rear disk brake kit next. I have a real nice 3.07 possi 5 bolt rear end that is going under it. I will have to make up my mind about that soon. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-01-2004, 04:55 PM	#23
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	yeah. show off your parts that you sell! show us how easy it is to install and everything!!! this panel will be good for business __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-01-2004, 06:06 PM	#24
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Ya, it should be that, but it will also be awfull cool to drive around town in. Drive to the swap meets, shows and etc, with my big ole logo on the side of it.. Hehehe! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-01-2004, 06:11 PM	#25
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats what i was thinking wes! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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