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pat · 05-05-2007, 10:16 PM

After I got my tranmission leak fixed (stay away from cheap stamped chrome pans btw) and starting issues fixed, I cleared the crap outta the shop and was able to drive around a little bit in my truck. Still needs to be timed and tuned, but it ran. First time its been washed since it was painted.
Still need to go pick up my cowl..

nvrforgotten52 · 05-05-2007, 10:38 PM

very clean man

OlChev67 · 05-05-2007, 10:42 PM

shes a beauty

Redaddiction · 05-05-2007, 10:48 PM

Looks good.

Aarons72s · 05-05-2007, 10:51 PM

Sweet ride!

bouncytruck · 05-06-2007, 12:37 AM

Nice [clean] truck. I like the wheels and the gas lid!

I'm not much of a blue car/truck guy, but I really like that blue. It is a bit more of a steel blue than most.

glock35ipsc · 05-06-2007, 12:59 AM

WOW, I love it!! That blue is about the same color that my truck use to be. What size tires are you running, and how wide are the rims?

Looks awesome!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-06-2007, 06:43 AM

always look better right after you wash them dont they

i wish i had a shop and like like youve got there, id be heaven

what mirriors are those and whered ya get 'em? if ya dont mind me askin

**Palf70Step** · 05-06-2007, 08:57 AM

Very Nice!!

jsbgump · 05-06-2007, 11:22 AM

Nice ride

shaneschevys · 05-06-2007, 11:36 AM

Sweet truck

Captain Knievel · 05-06-2007, 12:02 PM

This one's going in the keep folder marked "trucks I want mine to look like some day"

pat · 05-06-2007, 01:59 PM

Thanks a lot guys
Wheels are 17x9.5 in the back and 17x8 in the front. Tires are 275/50s and 255/50s. As far as the mirror, I dont really know. Its just a generic one I picked up at a swap meet. The paint is a Dodge color, Aqua Blue Pearl Coat or something like that.
The shop is nice, my dad bought a 2 post lift a few months ago that needs to be installed, that will make it even better.

Slammed66 · 05-06-2007, 02:21 PM

Dude , you killing me , I just sold my 67 swb............

Very nice work , what a beautiful truck

pat · 05-06-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Dude , you killing me , I just sold my 67 swb............

Very nice work , what a beautiful truck

That sucks, Im only 22, but I don't see myself ever selling this truck.

HeavyD · 05-06-2007, 08:56 PM

Beautiful truck!

mike nutt · 05-06-2007, 09:06 PM

nice truck!!!!! also like seeing the KUBOTA equipment in the back ground!!

lamar · 05-06-2007, 10:18 PM

What drop is that and did you do coils and spindles?

Slammed66 · 05-06-2007, 11:37 PM

Im only 23 , but I had my 64 first I bought it when I was 14, its gettin some serious attention right now , I tore it down , and made the desicion that one finished truck was better then two half assed ones. I will have another .......

pat · 05-07-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamar

What drop is that and did you do coils and spindles?

Its a 4.5/5 drop with 2.5" spindles and 2" coils up front and 3" springs and 2" blocks in the back. Hopefully bags one day.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Im only 23 , but I had my 64 first I bought it when I was 14, its gettin some serious attention right now , I tore it down , and made the desicion that one finished truck was better then two half assed ones. I will have another .......

True. Ive been looking for a new project but I better finish this one before I even think about it. I bought this when I was 16 thinking Id get to drive it finished in high school.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike nutt

nice truck!!!!! also like seeing the KUBOTA equipment in the back ground!!

Yeah, and they even have our name all over it. My dad's cousins work for Kubota and run a couple stores.

glock35ipsc · 05-07-2007, 05:26 PM

Hey Pat, what are the tire/wheel sizes?

bryanw1968 · 05-07-2007, 05:45 PM

I like that color and those wheels. Nice job.

pat · 05-07-2007, 06:00 PM

Thanks guys.
Glock, check post 13.

glock35ipsc · 05-07-2007, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat

Thanks guys.
Glock, check post 13.

Gotcha, thanks! Those look to be the perfect size....they fill up the openings just right and look great with the stance!

**SactoJim** · 05-07-2007, 07:59 PM

I came very close to painting mine the same color. Good looking rig!!

Looks like you need an adjustable panhard bar to get the rear end centered after lowering.

A number of years ago when I first got my 72 and it was cheaply lowered by heating the springs, I just stuck a jack under the panhard bar and tweaked it just enough to get the rear end centered........

You might be a redneck if.........!!!!

05-05-2007, 10:16 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	First bath After I got my tranmission leak fixed (stay away from cheap stamped chrome pans btw) and starting issues fixed, I cleared the crap outta the shop and was able to drive around a little bit in my truck. Still needs to be timed and tuned, but it ran. First time its been washed since it was painted. Still need to go pick up my cowl.. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Last edited by pat; 05-05-2007 at 10:19 PM.

05-05-2007, 10:38 PM	#2
nvrforgotten52 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morro Bay C.A Posts: 179	Re: First bath very clean man __________________ '69 C10 SWB 350 edelbrock int/carb .420 .442 cam 700r4 70 lwb c10 work truck 250 I6 with two inch lift springs and a two inch bodylift and 33/12.5s

05-05-2007, 10:42 PM	#3
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: First bath shes a beauty

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Redaddiction LS1 Lover Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 474	Re: First bath Looks good. __________________ USMC

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05-06-2007, 12:37 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: First bath Nice [clean] truck. I like the wheels and the gas lid! I'm not much of a blue car/truck guy, but I really like that blue. It is a bit more of a steel blue than most. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-06-2007, 12:59 AM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: First bath WOW, I love it!! That blue is about the same color that my truck use to be. What size tires are you running, and how wide are the rims? Looks awesome! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

05-06-2007, 06:43 AM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: First bath always look better right after you wash them dont they i wish i had a shop and like like youve got there, id be heaven what mirriors are those and whered ya get 'em? if ya dont mind me askin __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-06-2007, 08:57 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Re: First bath Very Nice!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-06-2007, 11:22 AM	#10
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: First bath Nice ride __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-06-2007, 11:36 AM	#11
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: First bath Sweet truck __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

05-06-2007, 12:02 PM	#12
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: First bath This one's going in the keep folder marked "trucks I want mine to look like some day" __________________ 1970 C10

05-06-2007, 01:59 PM	#13
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: First bath Thanks a lot guys Wheels are 17x9.5 in the back and 17x8 in the front. Tires are 275/50s and 255/50s. As far as the mirror, I dont really know. Its just a generic one I picked up at a swap meet. The paint is a Dodge color, Aqua Blue Pearl Coat or something like that. The shop is nice, my dad bought a 2 post lift a few months ago that needs to be installed, that will make it even better. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-06-2007, 02:21 PM	#14
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: First bath Dude , you killing me , I just sold my 67 swb............ Very nice work , what a beautiful truck __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

05-06-2007, 08:56 PM	#16
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: First bath Beautiful truck! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"



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05-06-2007, 09:06 PM	#17
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: First bath nice truck!!!!! also like seeing the KUBOTA equipment in the back ground!!

05-06-2007, 10:18 PM	#18
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: First bath What drop is that and did you do coils and spindles? __________________ 72 C-10

05-06-2007, 11:37 PM	#19
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: First bath Im only 23 , but I had my 64 first I bought it when I was 14, its gettin some serious attention right now , I tore it down , and made the desicion that one finished truck was better then two half assed ones. I will have another ....... __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

05-07-2007, 05:26 PM	#21
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: First bath Hey Pat, what are the tire/wheel sizes? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

05-07-2007, 05:45 PM	#22
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: First bath I like that color and those wheels. Nice job.

05-07-2007, 06:00 PM	#23
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: First bath Thanks guys. Glock, check post 13. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-07-2007, 07:59 PM	#25
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: First bath I came very close to painting mine the same color. Good looking rig!! Looks like you need an adjustable panhard bar to get the rear end centered after lowering. A number of years ago when I first got my 72 and it was cheaply lowered by heating the springs, I just stuck a jack under the panhard bar and tweaked it just enough to get the rear end centered........ You might be a redneck if.........!!!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

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