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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chickasha, OK
Posts: 182
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They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Ok guys,
I was thinking today about my truck, like I always do, and something hit me.... I would have NEVER done all this crap to my truck, if it weren't for this forum!! I want to know what you did to your truck, only because you saw it on this site and thought "I GOTTA DO THAT!!!" ![]() My list goes as follows: Bags, C-notch's, HAD to find that elusive front windshield trim, Captainfabs p/s brackets, aluminum radiator...Oh ya, and doing a damn FRAME OFF RESTO because so many project builds inspired me so much!! Post em up boys!
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'66 SWB BBW Custom cab factory A/C OEM roller 350/TH400 C-notched and bagged Frame off in progress! '69 Camaro Original 327 4 speed - completed |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Galt, Calif
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Just go to the projects build section at the top...
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`64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chickasha, OK
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Thanks for the good input! did you even read my post??
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'66 SWB BBW Custom cab factory A/C OEM roller 350/TH400 C-notched and bagged Frame off in progress! '69 Camaro Original 327 4 speed - completed |
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: cortland, oh
Posts: 792
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Captainfabs PS brackets, painting the engine correct color because i thought it was orange, correct data code sticker in glove box...
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Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931 |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Two things for sure on my truck, the spotlights and the Buick grille. The grille bar came directly from another members build thread. Probably a ton of other stuff I don't remember.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 417
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Wow, where to start? I didn't necessarily get all of these ideas on the forum, but the information here helped me take the plunge!
Big back window conversion C20-C10 Conversion -C10 front cab mounts -6-lug rear end swap Correct black paint under grille Factory correct saddle poly colors '73-87 K10 factory 6-lug steel wheels Headlight relay mod 06 GMC seats with integrated seat belts and center console Custom install of GenIV Vintage air a/c system using factory controls 1 1/4" front sway bar installation Heavy duty rear drum brake installation from later k-10 Boyd welding aluminum gas tank Finally removing that pesky front transmission crossmember Ammeter to voltmeter swap in factory gauge cluster Engine mounted in forward position using 67-72 engine perches (next project) inside bed mounted spare tire carrier I'm sure there's more too. |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR
Posts: 393
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Oh geez, where to start.
18" Nissan steelies Scallops Stepped lower arms The continuous nights in the garage after looking at the site all day at work... Posted via Mobile Device |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: cleawater florida
Posts: 246
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
This site is what keeps me motivated. just when I think im in to deep,someones project gets me going again.
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Location: FarEastern WVa
Posts: 1,691
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Front axle swap on my 63 Burb, gotta love those disk brakes.
CaptFab PS bracket and steering column joint/raghead. All the advice. Headlight relay. Trouble shooting tips and problem issues to watch out for. Posted via Mobile Device
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Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447 |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Well, what started as a "budget" build has morphed into a frame off clean and rebuild. I must admit that although I've been tinkering with vehicles since the mid 70's, this is the deepest I've ever dug into one, mostly because of the confidence and motivation developed on this AMAZING board!!!
![]() The Members are Awesome!!! ![]() The Wealth of Info is unmatched... ![]() Aside from those accolades, the FRIENDS I've developed here are the Greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is for everyone involved... ![]() Just my $.02 worth...
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DON Proverbs 27:17 ![]() US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
I blame this board for my truck addiction , obsession ,or whatever you want to call it .What started as 1 truck being restored for 2 years now and I currently own 3 trucks along with my classic cars ,ya'll have ruined me .Im afraid theres no turning back. Ive added BuddtBuckets to my original truck ,didnt even know what they were before coming here ,bought a tach dash cluster and everything known to man from the parts board here .I never knew what all was available for these trucks until I got here .I had been playing with Chevelle's for many years before I got bit by the truck bug again so I knew what was out there for Chevelles but the truck thing is even bigger .
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ
Posts: 445
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
Laying frame - I started out with a stepside with the idea that I was going to restore it to original - after several iterations the goal now is to be laying frame and having a sweet air management system- the forum definitely made me do it. The projects on here are definitely inspiring.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Patterson California
Posts: 1,133
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
well where do I start, I started with a 65 c20 full frame off resto, then it just got stuppid with 3 more trucks one for each of the kids, and if that wasnt enough know I buy trucks just to part out.......... so Hell Ya Thank you Forum Gods for giving me the inspiration, knowledge, and get up go when I dont think I can do it....... Love these trucks and this forum....
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Genoa, IL
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
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Now to answer the question. Here is what I can think of: Drop front spindles Recirculating heater leading to...... Clean firewall Going to bag the back end so I can play around with the front The best thing is I keep reading great builds and am now thinking of shaving the door handles and coming up with some weird custom tail lights. Just going to keep reading and adapt as I come across so many new ideas! ![]()
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
Posts: 3,885
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Re: They made me do it!!! (Forum driven projects)
I started with this- fully rebuilt and detailed rolling frame and a new crate 350 to drop in...
![]() To this- junk 5.3 for mock up (eventually will build a LS2), T56, no suspension, and plans to autocross it thanks to the "Make it handle" thread. ![]() Tricks I've learned here include: Shortening the stock column. How to make tubular A-arms and adjustable tube rear trailing arms. That a small pipe notch is way stronger than a bolt in C-notch That I need better shock mounts. That a full length panhard bar is better. Found out about NoLimit's rack and pinion kit. Found the spindles I need for calipers with bolt on brackets. Someone posted improved alignment specs. More about what is and isn't correct for "correct" restorations. The original turn signal switches are terrible! Way more than I can think of off the top of my head... And.... that staying on here causes much more work in the garage to apply what I've learned! ![]()
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