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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Project... Rusty but Trusty
Hey guys, this is my new 67 Short Step
Just a simple lil get it on the road & dependable kinda project When I got it ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Rear wheels wouldn't roll, so I pulled the drive shaft out to see if the trans was stuck or the rear was busted or the brakes were stuck... dunno what it was, but it didnt break loose till it was on the trailer
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Well, got it into the shop... funny thing happens when you have no brakes & you dont know it
![]() Ran into some stuff laying in its path, but nothing but a funnel was hurt ![]() ![]() Put a different starter on it, drained the umm... oil ??? ![]() ![]() ![]() Then had a war with the oil filter ![]() ![]() But in the end, we got it running & will be doing some tests on it tomorrow ![]() |
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Today I worked on getting the engine running again, as it didnt want to start today
Wound up replacing the spark plugs & filing the point & stuff like that, but it was still only building around 30 psi of compression But we finally got it running & ran some ATF through it & it seems to be pretty healthy so far (only has about 32,000 miles, just been sitting a really long time) Then I took it for a spin with no brakes what so ever !!! That was fun, so when I got back we started working on the brakes & we did a minor rebuild on a master cylinder, but I thing the whole brake system needs replacing I also put the wheels off of my yellow 67 on it |
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Also, checked the lights & the only thing that doesnt work are the low beams & the parking lights (the dipper switch is worn out, so that may be why the low beams dont work)
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Still livin the "dream" in '54
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 2,656
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
LMFAO!!!! I love the pics, esp the "oil" draining and the wrench with the mangeled filter!!! Been there, done that!
Looks like a beautiful starting point, body looks pretty straight other than the typical dents. Keep us posted with new pics. Nice to see another '67 short-step being saved. BTW, you should paint it orange! Don
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Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo |
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*NO REGRETS*
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rockwall, Texas
Posts: 498
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
cool project
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Springfield/Kansas City
Posts: 1,842
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Nice find! Are you going to reuse that rear bumper?
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Carbondale, Kansas
Posts: 547
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
**grabs popcorn** this is gonna be good subscribing!
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Thanks guys
For those who cant see it, it is painted... And yes, Ima be leaving it as is including the bumper |
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Registered User
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Location: Hendersonville, TN
Posts: 1,528
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
I know it's been said, but let me reitterate. That would look so sick slammed with some shiny wheels. Just like it is.
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 762
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
I was at a junk yard with a 67 gmc that had the radio delete cut out for a radio just like that. I found a red delete withought the clips at another yard and went back to get the clips at the first yard a week later. With my luck, the whole truck was gone, never got the clips I wanted. Sorry to ramble, sweet find.
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 762
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Forgot to ask, how did you find the truck?
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Looks like a great start to the Rusty but Trusty project.... love the pics!
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
![]() Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Sweeet I was hopein you werent gonna paint it...
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
I was driving down the road to eat lunch one day & saw it off up next to the guys house about a year ago, I stopped in a few times but never could catch him home
But I did get his phone number, so this Sunday I just called him up & bought it ![]() Brent, I agree minus the shiny wheels Yeah, OG paint for me bro !!! ![]() |
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Can we get a full on shot of the bumper...? I love that thing!
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 31
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
you should start a club for people who've had to drag their project onto the trailer
hill+unkept road+3/4 ton chevy+dodge dakota towing = fun haha |
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72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
So does this mean Project sano is backburnered ??? Dude you have a lot of projects !! You should give me some of em !!
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Today I swapped the head of the door mirror for on that wasnt busted, drained the gas tank, & put a different seat in it
Just gotta get a sock filter for the tank & I can bolt the seat down |
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Texas Big Wig
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
Well Sano is more on the side burner
![]() Ima just get this thing on the road, then I'll be back on Sano All thats really left to be done on this truck is brakes & a windshield |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 3,071
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
I like the little stepper! Looks like it already is pretty cool looking and could fantastic if you put some work and $ in it! Nice find!
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FarmBoy.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rhinelander, WI
Posts: 1,103
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Re: Project... Rusty but Trusty
wait...
...you're gonna leave the engine alone?? YOU, of all people, leave something alone? ![]() I know you just want to get it on the road, but do yourself a favor man. at the very least, put some headers on the 250. The sixer will love you for it. An intake would be nice too. Yup. It'd love you for that too. Of course, your wallet prolly wouldn't... Lookin' good though man, can't wait to see it hit the road. -Sam.
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