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o6r1man · 08-23-2009, 04:31 PM

Hi am new here just wanted to say hi and show you my project. This is the way it looks now.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...n/IMG_3260.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...n/IMG_3259.jpg

The plan is to change it to a big back window, LS engine, with 18s on front and 20s on rear. Long fun road ahead first on list is to blow it apart and spend frame off to get coated.

shortbed70 · 08-23-2009, 04:50 PM

Welcome from manhattan ks and nice start. We like pictures on here so take plenty of them...AND SHARE.

o6r1man · 08-23-2009, 04:57 PM

Thanks and will keep pics posted

ChevLoRay · 08-23-2009, 05:31 PM

This comment may start another debate, but here goes. When these trucks were designed by Harry Bentley Bradley, the rear window was made the size that is on your truck. His own comment was that it had a more limousine-like feel than a Panoramic back window has. In addition, '68 models don't have that small window and that makes your cab more exclusive in the '67-72 world. For the amount of work involved in making that alteration, I'd consider just leaving it as it is and take that amount of work/money and use it on something else that you would like to do.

Oh, and welcome to the site and good luck on your project.

big_al_71 · 08-23-2009, 05:35 PM

That is going to be a great build....welcome from Miami!!!

ebfabman · 08-23-2009, 06:16 PM

Awesome project. I love 67's. Please leave it a small back window!

Sinister · 08-23-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

awesome project. I love 67's. Please leave it a small back window!

x2

Big_Chevy_man · 08-23-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

x2

X3

67 chevy swc lwb
newish 350 bored .0080 over and all the goodies
soon to have 67 gmc front clip

sleepertruck72 · 08-23-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

This comment may start another debate, but here goes. When these trucks were designed by Harry Bentley Bradley, the rear window was made the size that is on your truck. His own comment was that it had a more limousine-like feel than a Panoramic back window has. In addition, '68 models don't have that small window and that makes your cab more exclusive in the '67-72 world. For the amount of work involved in making that alteration, I'd consider just leaving it as it is and take that amount of work/money and use it on something else that you would like to do.

Oh, and welcome to the site and good luck on your project.

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

Awesome project. I love 67's. Please leave it a small back window!

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Originally Posted by Sinister

x2

[QUOTE=Big_Chevy_man;3480261]X3

Nice project truck !
I guess that puts me at x4 for keeping the small window. How easy is it to find a 67 shortie period ? I found a short stepper and I wanted the big window but I decided to keep it small window. It just gives it that 67 flavor ! good luck with it !

unclewatts · 08-23-2009, 07:18 PM

From Northern California! Oh yea, BTW X5.

dan42 · 08-23-2009, 07:37 PM

gotta add mine - X6.

**leddzepp** · 08-23-2009, 07:39 PM

ditto. x 7

bigguy69 · 08-23-2009, 07:41 PM

i will kep it going x7

bigguy69 · 08-23-2009, 07:42 PM

oops imeant x8 hehe

**70cst** · 08-23-2009, 07:49 PM

X9 The 1967 ... The beginnning the Classic Trucks of the 67-72 era! Looks like the start of a beautiful relationhip!

C/10 King · 08-23-2009, 09:41 PM

Welcome,build it the way you like it,always make yourself happy .

o6r1man · 08-23-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Welcome,build it the way you like it,always make yourself happy .

Thanks

o6r1man · 08-23-2009, 07:46 PM

I will give it some thought guys on keeping the small back window but I have had alot of these truck small and big back window and I hope this will be a keeper and I really prefer the big back window. Also the cab is not in good shape it would take more time and money to get it in good shape as I am going down to the frame anyways. Plus I already picked up a good big back window cab for $100 in alot better shape then this one. If anyone want to come to south east KS I will make them a deal on it

**KevsClassics** · 08-26-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by o6r1man

I will give it some thought guys on keeping the small back window but I have had alot of these truck small and big back window and I hope this will be a keeper and I really prefer the big back window. Also the cab is not in good shape it would take more time and money to get it in good shape as I am going down to the frame anyways. Plus I already picked up a good big back window cab for $100 in alot better shape then this one. If anyone want to come to south east KS I will make them a deal on it

Here's my $.02 Yes small window looks unique but also looks ugly. If it were mine I wouldn't hesitate to make it a big window. Its your truck do it the way you like. You will be the one looking at it every day.

*highperf4x4* · 08-23-2009, 11:07 PM

You might take some close up pics of that cab and put it up for sale on here.

Goodluck with the build though, and let me know how hard it would be for me to talk you out of that Coronet in the background!!

o6r1man · 08-24-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

You might take some close up pics of that cab and put it up for sale on here.

Goodluck with the build though, and let me know how hard it would be for me to talk you out of that Coronet in the background!!

That is not just a coronet it is a super bee. And it would be hard it was by best friends that did in a bike wreck.

nsuengineer06 · 08-24-2009, 09:49 AM

From Louisiana!

I have a 67' small window.. Its in a million pieces right now.. lol I like the small windows better for some reason. Don't really know why.?

*highperf4x4* · 08-24-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by o6r1man

That is not just a coronet it is a super bee. And it would be hard it was by best friends that did in a bike wreck.

My bad man. Very sorry to hear about your friend!

BAGNDRAGIT · 08-24-2009, 10:59 PM

Welcome from Phoenix, thats a nice looking project there, i would keep the back window though, a little more rare!!

cant wait to see what you do with it...btw, we are picture whores around here

o6r1man · 08-24-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

My bad man. Very sorry to hear about your friend!

No worries I always get someone want to buy it. It is in line he had just relocated the rear springs had a fresh 440 built for it and was look a for a 4 speed. BTW it was a 383 4 speed car drive line was long gone when he picked it up

08-23-2009, 04:31 PM	#1
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	New here!! Hi am new here just wanted to say hi and show you my project. This is the way it looks now. http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...n/IMG_3260.jpg http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...n/IMG_3259.jpg The plan is to change it to a big back window, LS engine, with 18s on front and 20s on rear. Long fun road ahead first on list is to blow it apart and spend frame off to get coated.

08-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#2
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: New here!! Welcome from manhattan ks and nice start. We like pictures on here so take plenty of them...AND SHARE. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

08-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: New here!! Thanks and will keep pics posted

08-23-2009, 05:31 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New here!! This comment may start another debate, but here goes. When these trucks were designed by Harry Bentley Bradley, the rear window was made the size that is on your truck. His own comment was that it had a more limousine-like feel than a Panoramic back window has. In addition, '68 models don't have that small window and that makes your cab more exclusive in the '67-72 world. For the amount of work involved in making that alteration, I'd consider just leaving it as it is and take that amount of work/money and use it on something else that you would like to do. Oh, and welcome to the site and good luck on your project. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-23-2009, 05:35 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New here!! That is going to be a great build....welcome from Miami!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-23-2009, 06:16 PM	#6
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: New here!! Awesome project. I love 67's. Please leave it a small back window!

08-23-2009, 07:18 PM	#10
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: New here!! From Northern California! Oh yea, BTW X5. Last edited by unclewatts; 08-23-2009 at 07:21 PM.

08-23-2009, 07:37 PM	#11
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: New here!! gotta add mine - X6. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-23-2009, 07:39 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: New here!! ditto. x 7 __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-23-2009, 07:41 PM	#13
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: New here!! i will kep it going x7 __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-23-2009, 07:42 PM	#14
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: New here!! oops imeant x8 hehe __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-23-2009, 07:49 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New here!! X9 The 1967 ... The beginnning the Classic Trucks of the 67-72 era! Looks like the start of a beautiful relationhip! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#16
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: New here!! Welcome,build it the way you like it,always make yourself happy . __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

08-23-2009, 07:46 PM	#18
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: New here!! I will give it some thought guys on keeping the small back window but I have had alot of these truck small and big back window and I hope this will be a keeper and I really prefer the big back window. Also the cab is not in good shape it would take more time and money to get it in good shape as I am going down to the frame anyways. Plus I already picked up a good big back window cab for $100 in alot better shape then this one. If anyone want to come to south east KS I will make them a deal on it __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax Last edited by o6r1man; 08-23-2009 at 07:47 PM.

08-23-2009, 11:07 PM	#20
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: New here!! You might take some close up pics of that cab and put it up for sale on here. Goodluck with the build though, and let me know how hard it would be for me to talk you out of that Coronet in the background!!



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08-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#22
nsuengineer06 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Posts: 230	Re: New here!! From Louisiana! I have a 67' small window.. Its in a million pieces right now.. lol I like the small windows better for some reason. Don't really know why.? __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 454/TH400 1971 C10 SWB 1984 C30 LWB Dually 454/4 spd 4:10 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison

08-24-2009, 10:59 PM	#24
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: New here!! Welcome from Phoenix, thats a nice looking project there, i would keep the back window though, a little more rare!! cant wait to see what you do with it...btw, we are picture whores around here __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

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