life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

J.J · 02-19-2012, 02:00 AM

I have had this truck since I was eight years old. The truck was given to me by my dad. That was way back in 1982. I remeber the day we brought it home well, full of leaves and dirt. It probably looked awful but it was beautiful in my eyes. My dad thought it would be a great project for me to learn auto mechanics. Growing up with this project definetly taught me about mechanics. We put 4 different motors in before I was sixteen, but ended up with a 396 big block, when I could finally drive legally! Working on this truck as a boy spawned a career in autobody. My great uncle taught me how to do autobody work on my truck. I was really good at it and loved doing it. The truck sat a long time during the lean years of starting my restoration shop. Now it is time to make her look the way I seen her 30 years ago; more beautiful than ever! this pic is what it looked like after sitting for years. Its the starting point.

J.J · 02-19-2012, 02:13 AM

here are some inspirational pics mostly stolen off this forum thank you chevy truck guys

J.J · 02-19-2012, 02:22 AM

some begining pics

shawno72 · 02-19-2012, 02:18 AM

What are your plans for it?
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J.J · 02-19-2012, 02:28 AM

J.J · 02-19-2012, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

What are your plans for it?
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a 2 inch chop,suicide doors lowered like the black porterbuilt truck pic. shaved door handles and smooth lines. Ive got the roof chopped and suicide doors half way done. pics will be coming soon.
Today 11:22 PM

J.J · 02-19-2012, 11:02 AM

roof chopping pics. its ready for the cuts

J.J · 02-19-2012, 11:06 AM

more cuts

J.J · 02-19-2012, 11:10 AM

a little door welding

Bus flyer · 02-19-2012, 11:55 AM

All I can say is wow!! Wish I had the talent.

**lolife99** · 02-19-2012, 01:10 PM

I like the fact that you saved the "full size" rear window.
You do nice work!!!

J.J · 02-19-2012, 02:24 PM

thanks and I did not want to make the window any smaller and now it is level with the dash I really like the way it turned out.

J.J · 02-19-2012, 03:46 PM

suicide door time I have finnished the right side and now working on driver side. did not do a step by step picture taking on right side but i will do so on driver side. After doing one side I learned that the doors are actually more work than the roof chopping.

YBNORML · 02-19-2012, 05:06 PM

Wanna trade cabs?

You do great work. Consider me subscribed.

J.J · 02-19-2012, 05:40 PM

thanks YBNORML I looked through your thread and loved it and we are on a very similar path. Im still a long way from suspension work but would really like your input when I get there.

J.J · 02-19-2012, 05:47 PM

front door jam pics

J.J · 02-19-2012, 05:53 PM

got all caught up on the pics now this is what i did this weekend. starting on driver side door.

J.J · 02-19-2012, 06:00 PM

more pics

stepside83 · 02-19-2012, 06:18 PM

this is a cool build, after my 83 stepside is done this is the next project,

J.J · 02-19-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepside83

this is a cool build, after my 83 stepside is done this is the next project,

it has been fun I would definatly recomend

VWBeamer · 02-23-2012, 01:11 AM

Nice job on the Chop.

**67cheby** · 02-24-2012, 01:32 PM

Looking cool !

J.J · 02-26-2012, 09:36 PM

ok I got a little more done on the 67 this weekend but not nearly as much as I wanted.(I know join the club right)

but i did lay the hood and both fenders up to get a little glimps.

**67cheby** · 02-26-2012, 10:14 PM

Nice work
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J.J · 02-27-2012, 12:21 AM

thanks cheby I'm a big fan of your work as well and i will be looking to get some wheel wells from you at some point in the future. I really like how they turned out.

02-19-2012, 02:00 AM	#1
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb I have had this truck since I was eight years old. The truck was given to me by my dad. That was way back in 1982. I remeber the day we brought it home well, full of leaves and dirt. It probably looked awful but it was beautiful in my eyes. My dad thought it would be a great project for me to learn auto mechanics. Growing up with this project definetly taught me about mechanics. We put 4 different motors in before I was sixteen, but ended up with a 396 big block, when I could finally drive legally! Working on this truck as a boy spawned a career in autobody. My great uncle taught me how to do autobody work on my truck. I was really good at it and loved doing it. The truck sat a long time during the lean years of starting my restoration shop. Now it is time to make her look the way I seen her 30 years ago; more beautiful than ever! this pic is what it looked like after sitting for years. Its the starting point. Attached Images

02-19-2012, 02:13 AM	#2
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb here are some inspirational pics mostly stolen off this forum thank you chevy truck guys Attached Images

02-19-2012, 02:22 AM	#3
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb some begining pics Attached Images

02-19-2012, 02:18 AM	#4
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb What are your plans for it? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-19-2012, 02:28 AM	#5
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb

02-19-2012, 11:02 AM	#7
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb roof chopping pics. its ready for the cuts Attached Images

02-19-2012, 11:06 AM	#8
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb more cuts Attached Images

02-19-2012, 11:10 AM	#9
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb a little door welding Attached Images

02-19-2012, 11:55 AM	#10
Bus flyer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Conroe. Texas Posts: 10	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb All I can say is wow!! Wish I had the talent.

02-19-2012, 01:10 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb I like the fact that you saved the "full size" rear window. You do nice work!!! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-19-2012, 02:24 PM	#12
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb thanks and I did not want to make the window any smaller and now it is level with the dash I really like the way it turned out.

02-19-2012, 03:46 PM	#13
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb suicide door time I have finnished the right side and now working on driver side. did not do a step by step picture taking on right side but i will do so on driver side. After doing one side I learned that the doors are actually more work than the roof chopping. Attached Images

02-19-2012, 05:06 PM	#14
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb Wanna trade cabs? You do great work. Consider me subscribed. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

02-19-2012, 05:40 PM	#15
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb thanks YBNORML I looked through your thread and loved it and we are on a very similar path. Im still a long way from suspension work but would really like your input when I get there.

02-19-2012, 05:47 PM	#16
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb front door jam pics Attached Images



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02-19-2012, 05:53 PM	#17
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb got all caught up on the pics now this is what i did this weekend. starting on driver side door. Attached Images

02-19-2012, 06:00 PM	#18
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb more pics Attached Images

02-19-2012, 06:18 PM	#19
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb this is a cool build, after my 83 stepside is done this is the next project,

02-23-2012, 01:11 AM	#21
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb Nice job on the Chop.

02-24-2012, 01:32 PM	#22
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb Looking cool ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-26-2012, 09:36 PM	#23
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb ok I got a little more done on the 67 this weekend but not nearly as much as I wanted.(I know join the club right) but i did lay the hood and both fenders up to get a little glimps. Attached Images

02-26-2012, 10:14 PM	#24
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb Nice work Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-27-2012, 12:21 AM	#25
J.J Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: northglenn C.O Posts: 27	Re: life long project (aka my precious) 67 swb thanks cheby I'm a big fan of your work as well and i will be looking to get some wheel wells from you at some point in the future. I really like how they turned out.

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