High School Build IV (Tyler) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

farmtrucks · 01-25-2019, 11:36 AM

We are starting truck #4
I hope everyone has seen our other three builds - they are in my signature

This build brings me great sorrow as well as great joy.

This truck build is in honor of "Tyler Bell"

I had Tyler in school during build #1. He was the leader of the build - he was with me from start to finish, and he loved working on these old trucks. During the build he always said we need to build a 4x4 instead of this low rider junk.

After graduation he pursued his career in his passion of trucks and went to Nashville Auto Diesel College where he graduated and went on to work as a diesel technician

As a result of his passion for trucks he purchased a 72 4wd and another parts truck. He and his farther started the process of building his dream truck.

However on 2-25-17 Tyler was involved in a tragic accident that took his life as well as three of his close friends

A few days after the accident his father called me asked if I would be interested in the trucks to build at school - and I said sure.

The truck is a 1/2 ton 72 4wd long bed - my plans is to build it with a 6.0 Ls and probably a 4L80e. I may keep it long bed - but a short bed would look cooler

So I hope to build something that Tyler would have been proud of.

So everyone tag along as we perform this build

"Tyler" - this one is for you

TexasLS1 · 01-25-2019, 12:11 PM

Definitely in for this one, I'm sorry to hear of the tragedy

Looking forward to seeing how this one comes together, it will have a lot deeper value to it than the others

farmtrucks · 01-25-2019, 02:04 PM

Here is Tyler's sister - Ashley (we nicknamed her "Sandy")

She done all the bondo and body work on last years truck, and done a great job. Now she is pursuing her career in Autobody at Ohio Technical College.

I need her back to teach the body work - because we may have to paint this truck and I HATE body work

farmtrucks · 01-25-2019, 02:15 PM

Rough cab - needs all the basic metal repair

renegade6 · 01-25-2019, 08:31 PM

Wow!

**Getter-Done** · 01-25-2019, 08:44 PM

I am subbed for this build.

cornerstone · 01-25-2019, 11:18 PM

Looking forward to the future in spite of its tragic start. I'm betting this one will be the best one yet.

flashed · 01-25-2019, 08:44 PM

Im in for Tylers Build .

**1971Stepside** · 01-26-2019, 08:24 AM

This is a tragic story and a cool way to keep his memory alive. I think a Diesel engine may be a better fit than the LS, but understand that could get pricey. Awesome you are taking this on.

farmtrucks · 02-13-2019, 03:33 PM

On rotisserie
Starting rust repair

**Getter-Done** · 02-14-2019, 11:24 PM

I like the rotisserie that is used for these builds.
You have had it for awhile now.
Great work so far

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-15-2019, 01:48 AM

What a tragic situation. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but I give a big shout out to you for doing this for him and his family. I also think a diesel would be better suited. Even if you did a simple 6.2/TH400/NP205 it would be easy and keep the cost down low and honor him better. IMO.

**4x41971SWB** · 02-16-2019, 12:02 AM

Subscribed

TA_C10 · 03-12-2019, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

What a tragic situation. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but I give a big shout out to you for doing this for him and his family. I also think a diesel would be better suited. Even if you did a simple 6.2/TH400/NP205 it would be easy and keep the cost down low and honor him better. IMO.

I'm with Dieselwrencher on both accounts, tragic story I'm sorry to hear. And I also think a Diesel sounds like the engine he would have picked. Either way, its great to hear your doing this tribute to him and I'm along for the ride

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88Stanger · 02-17-2019, 01:02 PM

Damn, so sorry

**BlueBullet** · 02-18-2019, 11:31 PM

Subscribed good tribute build

kev2809 · 02-22-2019, 09:34 PM

sub'd

tough story.. but great build goin. nice work.

farmtrucks · 02-28-2019, 12:44 PM

Ron Fuller from Stainless Works dropped by today to talk to some of my students and gave them some swag

farmtrucks · 03-11-2019, 12:52 PM

Doing a Brian Tooley stage 2 cam an lifter Swap a buddy’s 5.3 to go in his ‘65

68Gold/white · 03-11-2019, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmtrucks

Ron Fuller from Stainless Works dropped by today to talk to some of my students and gave them some swag

only one girl??? and the 2 grade schoolers on the left??? LOL

farmtrucks · 03-11-2019, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

only one girl??? and the 2 grade schoolers on the left??? LOL

I have 2 girls
Just small boys

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-14-2019, 06:52 PM

Subbed to watch this tribute for him.

TA_C10 · 03-14-2019, 11:42 PM

I watched your eBay listing, you got a good price out of that truck, I now understand why these trucks are getting jacked all the time and guys are afraid to daily driver them... It's worth it, you guys did a fantastic job.

farmtrucks · 03-22-2019, 02:01 PM

A little bit of progress

farmtrucks · 04-22-2019, 12:29 PM

Lowering a buddies truck 5”

01-25-2019, 12:11 PM	#2
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 471	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Definitely in for this one, I'm sorry to hear of the tragedy Looking forward to seeing how this one comes together, it will have a lot deeper value to it than the others

01-25-2019, 02:04 PM	#3
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Here is Tyler's sister - Ashley (we nicknamed her "Sandy") She done all the bondo and body work on last years truck, and done a great job. Now she is pursuing her career in Autobody at Ohio Technical College. I need her back to teach the body work - because we may have to paint this truck and I HATE body work Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

01-25-2019, 08:31 PM	#5
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Wow! __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

01-25-2019, 08:44 PM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) I am subbed for this build. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-25-2019, 11:18 PM	#7
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Looking forward to the future in spite of its tragic start. I'm betting this one will be the best one yet. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

01-25-2019, 11:36 AM	#1
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	High School Build IV (Tyler) We are starting truck #4 I hope everyone has seen our other three builds - they are in my signature This build brings me great sorrow as well as great joy. This truck build is in honor of "Tyler Bell" I had Tyler in school during build #1. He was the leader of the build - he was with me from start to finish, and he loved working on these old trucks. During the build he always said we need to build a 4x4 instead of this low rider junk. After graduation he pursued his career in his passion of trucks and went to Nashville Auto Diesel College where he graduated and went on to work as a diesel technician As a result of his passion for trucks he purchased a 72 4wd and another parts truck. He and his farther started the process of building his dream truck. However on 2-25-17 Tyler was involved in a tragic accident that took his life as well as three of his close friends A few days after the accident his father called me asked if I would be interested in the trucks to build at school - and I said sure. The truck is a 1/2 ton 72 4wd long bed - my plans is to build it with a 6.0 Ls and probably a 4L80e. I may keep it long bed - but a short bed would look cooler So I hope to build something that Tyler would have been proud of. So everyone tag along as we perform this build "Tyler" - this one is for you Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

01-25-2019, 02:15 PM	#4
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Rough cab - needs all the basic metal repair Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

01-25-2019, 08:44 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Im in for Tylers Build .

01-26-2019, 08:24 AM	#9
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) This is a tragic story and a cool way to keep his memory alive. I think a Diesel engine may be a better fit than the LS, but understand that could get pricey. Awesome you are taking this on. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-13-2019, 03:33 PM	#10
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) On rotisserie Starting rust repair Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

02-14-2019, 11:24 PM	#11
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) I like the rotisserie that is used for these builds. You have had it for awhile now. Great work so far __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-15-2019, 01:48 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) What a tragic situation. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but I give a big shout out to you for doing this for him and his family. I also think a diesel would be better suited. Even if you did a simple 6.2/TH400/NP205 it would be easy and keep the cost down low and honor him better. IMO. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-16-2019, 12:02 AM	#13
4x41971SWB Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Escondido CA Posts: 573	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Subscribed

02-17-2019, 01:02 PM	#15
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Damn, so sorry

02-18-2019, 11:31 PM	#16
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Subscribed good tribute build __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294



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02-22-2019, 09:34 PM	#17
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) sub'd tough story.. but great build goin. nice work. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-28-2019, 12:44 PM	#18
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Ron Fuller from Stainless Works dropped by today to talk to some of my students and gave them some swag Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

03-11-2019, 12:52 PM	#19
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Doing a Brian Tooley stage 2 cam an lifter Swap a buddy’s 5.3 to go in his ‘65 Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

03-14-2019, 06:52 PM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Subbed to watch this tribute for him. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-14-2019, 11:42 PM	#23
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) I watched your eBay listing, you got a good price out of that truck, I now understand why these trucks are getting jacked all the time and guys are afraid to daily driver them... It's worth it, you guys did a fantastic job. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

03-22-2019, 02:01 PM	#24
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) A little bit of progress Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

04-22-2019, 12:29 PM	#25
farmtrucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sneedville, TN Posts: 831	Re: High School Build IV (Tyler) Lowering a buddies truck 5” Attached Images __________________ High School Project I ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639174 High School Project II ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post7290427 High School Project III ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715832 High School Project IV (Tyler) ---http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780186

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