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Location: Berryville, AR
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Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Hello all, its been a while since I owned one of these.
I got my first one ('72 GMC longbed) when I was only 15. I keep that old girl for nearly 16 years, but I sold her to finish a '56 bel-air I was building. Yes, I know...big mistake. The car was nice, but after I sold it I sure missed those old pickups, so I started looking for truck to build as a DD and last weekend, I found it hiding in Kansas...and the sucker followed me home.lol Gotta tell y'all, I am really excited about starting another build and I look forward to asking many questions and getting to know all of you better. Here are some pics.. ![]() ![]() ![]() shes a little banged up...but the only rust so far is both rockers and part of one floorpan ![]() ![]() ![]() still has the original 283 and 2 speed powerglide (so I was told) ![]() ![]() By the way here is a shot of the '56...just in case you were curious ![]() ![]() |
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Damn, that's a beautiful '56!!
And a good, straight '67! What are your plans for it?
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
RocketKing ...That truck looks to have very solid bones. A PG with factory AC is a nice combo. Congrats!
Oh yes...that 56 rocks!! ![]()
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Thanks for the compliments on the 56. There were times when I did not think it would get done
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
nice rides, that 56 is amazing. I am sure the 67 will turn out just as good.
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
nice start,,,67 big back window with AC
very nice 56 too...
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Solid looking truck, nice metal, uncut dash!! Way Cool!!
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Man I love those 67 grille's! Great find, and welcome to the forum! Oh and beautiful job on that 56!
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
congrats on the new truck.. good luck with the prodject!
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Does your truck have the 283 or the 327 engine in it?
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
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Nice truck. Like Big Mike said, not your run of the mill '67 with the panoramic back window and the factory air. That makes it kind of special in my book... ![]() LockDoc
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Very nice truck, I wish my big back window 67 had air, atleast I got the 327 and TH400. But I am drooling over yours! If it turns out as nice as that 56, it should really be a head turner!
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
nice start, congrats from Siloam Springs ar
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Hey Rocketking that is a super cool truck, you scored! Looking forward to seeing how she looks down the road. I hope you don't change too much on her as she has some great character.....good luck
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Congrats on getting back to trux. Looks like you have a good one to start with. By the way, that 56 is my dream car!
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Definitely stay red, keep the top of the cab white and for some reason that factory step on the bedside looks pretty cool too, decisions decisions......
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Very nice truck...will make a fantastic start to a project.
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
Subscribed!
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Re: Bought a new truck (Let the Madness begin)
nice find an a/c truck with a big back glass, nice plans for it also, should turn out really nice, also that 56 is beautiful
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