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n2billet · 08-02-2010, 07:17 PM

This project belongs to my son, I thought I better get him a 67-72 because he was getting real interested in my 67 and that could be bad news.

I was surfing Craigs List one night while I was working in DC and came across this 71 step side in Phoenix that sounded really clean. I thought about calling but headed to a local bar instead to get a drink or two, can you guess what I was drinking that night? Stella.....so it was meant to be......at least that's what I told the wife. Anyway, after a few rounds I whip out the phone and called about the truck and the guy tells me he has a detailed video of the truck and before my meal hit the table I had bought it. It turns out it's a one-owner type truck, starting to lose it's paint, 6 cylinder, 3 speed and ZERO rust. This truck is by far the cleanest one I have ever owned. Now as luck would have it I have a friend that lives in the area and said he would hold the truck until I could come and get it or send a transport for it. Now, normally I wouldn't worry about leaving one of my trucks with a buddy but this guys scares me because he is none other than Nathan Porter of Porterbuilt Street Rods.

The plan: Since it was at Nate's and he had to move it out of the way everyday he came up with a new "Mild Kit" that would allow my son to drive the truck without worrying about plowing the road and still have the option to go with the dropmembers later after he gets out of school.....So here's what the little 71 is getting from the Porterbuilt crew: Front upper and lower control arms, custom sway bar, front bag kit and 3" drop spindles. On the rear Nate made a new bolt in "C" notch, tubular trailing arms, tubular trailing arm cross member, shock brackets and all the hardware and front and rear shocks. I will be taking the 20/22's Coys off my 67 and putting them on the step side. I also have a new complete Ride Tech E2 air management that will be going on the project as well. I have a new 350 crate motor on the stand but I'm going to leave the 6 cylinder in for a year or so because it runs too good to replace right now.

The truck has a nice size dent in the drivers rear fender that I have already pulled out a little but I'm going to try and get all of it out now that I have the bed off and I can get around it easier. I buffed it about a month ago to get some house paint over spray off of it so that's why it's so shiny.....it will dye back down once it's out in the sun a few days.

I have already had some good buddies help me out with parts and labor so I owe them big time.......porterbuilt,lolife99,stp67-72 and my buddy Roger @ RPL Customs.

This is about as far as I'm going until September......got word today that my work schedule is changing and it looks like I will be traveling again. I had planned to take it to Kansas but it looks like the Rambler will making the trip again.

Sorry for writing a book, hope you enjoy the pictures......and I do plan on painting the frame before I put the bed back on.

This is what it looked like after replacing the bumpers, mirrors and all the lenses.

n2billet · 08-02-2010, 07:18 PM

I still need to paint the frame......the powder coated Porterbuilt parts look out of place on that dirty frame.

n2billet · 08-02-2010, 07:19 PM

last one for awhile...

VA72C10 · 08-02-2010, 07:19 PM

cool truck! Looking forward to the progress.....in the future

VA72C10 · 08-02-2010, 07:21 PM

oh wow, missed the other pics....looks great so far!!!

Painter D · 08-02-2010, 08:18 PM

I sure do like that seafoam green color, it reminds me of simpler times.

Cool truck!

CheyenneShop · 08-02-2010, 11:10 PM

Stella Mae is a B E A Utiful gal! Hey bro, saw this baby over at Nate's and you ain't lying - she is a SWEET Az Find. Can't wait to see your progress.

**lolife99** · 08-02-2010, 11:27 PM

Looks really REALLY good.

jwalk · 08-02-2010, 11:37 PM

I was hoping to see this one lay out, but it looks good either way! Keep up the great work!

franky69c10 · 08-03-2010, 03:58 AM

Nice can't wait 2 see what u do with this one

OARNGESI · 08-03-2010, 07:10 AM

Truck looks great i remember seeing it on cl

98L150 · 08-03-2010, 10:47 AM

glad to see you are working on this one. cant wait to see more.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-03-2010, 12:08 PM

I don't know who has ADD worse, you or me?

Sweet project, I'm sure It will be as cool as all of the rest of them.....

.

SCOTI · 08-03-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I don't know who has ADD worse, you or me?

Sweet project, I'm sure It will be as cool as all of the rest of them.....

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Does anyone else hear that music?? I swear I can hear the 'Deliverance' duel playing out as back-ground noise . . ......

n2billet · 08-03-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Does anyone else hear that music?? I swear I can hear the 'Deliverance' duel playing out as back-ground noise . . ......

I don't hear the music but you sure do have a pretty _ _ _ _ _.

crawdadfox · 08-03-2010, 05:31 PM

Sweet looking rig......i hope Stella don't give you a hangover like they did me!

72BlckButy · 08-03-2010, 06:35 PM

Looking good Keith!

kyull67 · 08-03-2010, 10:55 PM

Awesome!

**67cheby** · 08-04-2010, 02:58 PM

Sweet

BigEddie · 08-05-2010, 09:39 AM

Subscribed....

franky69c10 · 08-10-2010, 04:19 PM

Updates plz

n2billet · 08-10-2010, 04:26 PM

Front end is apart........it's in Dallas and I'm in Destin Florida for the week.....might get back to it in another week or so......

n2billet · 08-21-2010, 10:35 PM

Got some time today to get the front Porterbuilt stuff installed and to finish up the rear. I got some help from Roger after he finished with meeting customers this morning and we installed all the air management. (he wires about 3 times faster than me!) Enough talk, here's the pictures!

n2billet · 08-21-2010, 10:40 PM

I still need to clean the rear end but I'm running out of time so it will get dropped, cleaned and painted after Kansas...maybe.

72BlckButy · 08-21-2010, 10:42 PM

Looks freakin' good Keith! Gotta love those center caps too.

(BTW... might be out for KS...)

Any under the hood shots?

08-02-2010, 07:17 PM	#1
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Project: Stella Mae This project belongs to my son, I thought I better get him a 67-72 because he was getting real interested in my 67 and that could be bad news. I was surfing Craigs List one night while I was working in DC and came across this 71 step side in Phoenix that sounded really clean. I thought about calling but headed to a local bar instead to get a drink or two, can you guess what I was drinking that night? Stella.....so it was meant to be......at least that's what I told the wife. Anyway, after a few rounds I whip out the phone and called about the truck and the guy tells me he has a detailed video of the truck and before my meal hit the table I had bought it. It turns out it's a one-owner type truck, starting to lose it's paint, 6 cylinder, 3 speed and ZERO rust. This truck is by far the cleanest one I have ever owned. Now as luck would have it I have a friend that lives in the area and said he would hold the truck until I could come and get it or send a transport for it. Now, normally I wouldn't worry about leaving one of my trucks with a buddy but this guys scares me because he is none other than Nathan Porter of Porterbuilt Street Rods. The plan: Since it was at Nate's and he had to move it out of the way everyday he came up with a new "Mild Kit" that would allow my son to drive the truck without worrying about plowing the road and still have the option to go with the dropmembers later after he gets out of school.....So here's what the little 71 is getting from the Porterbuilt crew: Front upper and lower control arms, custom sway bar, front bag kit and 3" drop spindles. On the rear Nate made a new bolt in "C" notch, tubular trailing arms, tubular trailing arm cross member, shock brackets and all the hardware and front and rear shocks. I will be taking the 20/22's Coys off my 67 and putting them on the step side. I also have a new complete Ride Tech E2 air management that will be going on the project as well. I have a new 350 crate motor on the stand but I'm going to leave the 6 cylinder in for a year or so because it runs too good to replace right now. The truck has a nice size dent in the drivers rear fender that I have already pulled out a little but I'm going to try and get all of it out now that I have the bed off and I can get around it easier. I buffed it about a month ago to get some house paint over spray off of it so that's why it's so shiny.....it will dye back down once it's out in the sun a few days. I have already had some good buddies help me out with parts and labor so I owe them big time.......porterbuilt,lolife99,stp67-72 and my buddy Roger @ RPL Customs. This is about as far as I'm going until September......got word today that my work schedule is changing and it looks like I will be traveling again. I had planned to take it to Kansas but it looks like the Rambler will making the trip again. Sorry for writing a book, hope you enjoy the pictures......and I do plan on painting the frame before I put the bed back on. This is what it looked like after replacing the bumpers, mirrors and all the lenses. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold Last edited by n2billet; 08-21-2010 at 11:22 PM.

08-02-2010, 07:18 PM	#2
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Stella Mae I still need to paint the frame......the powder coated Porterbuilt parts look out of place on that dirty frame. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold Last edited by n2billet; 08-03-2010 at 06:56 PM.

08-02-2010, 07:19 PM	#3
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Stella Mae last one for awhile... Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold Last edited by n2billet; 08-03-2010 at 06:57 PM.

08-02-2010, 07:19 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Stella Mae cool truck! Looking forward to the progress.....in the future __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-02-2010, 07:21 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Stella Mae oh wow, missed the other pics....looks great so far!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-02-2010, 08:18 PM	#6
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Project: Stella Mae I sure do like that seafoam green color, it reminds me of simpler times. Cool truck! __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-02-2010, 11:10 PM	#7
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Project: Stella Mae Stella Mae is a B E A Utiful gal! Hey bro, saw this baby over at Nate's and you ain't lying - she is a SWEET Az Find. Can't wait to see your progress. __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

08-02-2010, 11:27 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project: Stella Mae Looks really REALLY good. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-02-2010, 11:37 PM	#9
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Project: Stella Mae I was hoping to see this one lay out, but it looks good either way! Keep up the great work!

08-03-2010, 03:58 AM	#10
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Project: Stella Mae Nice can't wait 2 see what u do with this one __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

08-03-2010, 07:10 AM	#11
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project: Stella Mae Truck looks great i remember seeing it on cl __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-03-2010, 10:47 AM	#12
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: Project: Stella Mae glad to see you are working on this one. cant wait to see more. __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

08-03-2010, 12:08 PM	#13
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: Project: Stella Mae I don't know who has ADD worse, you or me? Sweet project, I'm sure It will be as cool as all of the rest of them...... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-03-2010, 05:31 PM	#16
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Project: Stella Mae Sweet looking rig......i hope Stella don't give you a hangover like they did me! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

08-03-2010, 06:35 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Stella Mae Looking good Keith! __________________ -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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08-03-2010, 10:55 PM	#18
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Project: Stella Mae Awesome! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

08-04-2010, 02:58 PM	#19
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Stella Mae Sweet __________________ 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

08-05-2010, 09:39 AM	#20
BigEddie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow, Ky Posts: 9	Re: Project: Stella Mae Subscribed....

08-10-2010, 04:19 PM	#21
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Project: Stella Mae Updates plz __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

08-10-2010, 04:26 PM	#22
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Stella Mae Front end is apart........it's in Dallas and I'm in Destin Florida for the week.....might get back to it in another week or so...... Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

08-21-2010, 10:35 PM	#23
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Stella Mae Got some time today to get the front Porterbuilt stuff installed and to finish up the rear. I got some help from Roger after he finished with meeting customers this morning and we installed all the air management. (he wires about 3 times faster than me!) Enough talk, here's the pictures! Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold Last edited by n2billet; 08-21-2010 at 11:24 PM.

08-21-2010, 10:40 PM	#24
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Stella Mae I still need to clean the rear end but I'm running out of time so it will get dropped, cleaned and painted after Kansas...maybe. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

08-21-2010, 10:42 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Stella Mae Looks freakin' good Keith! Gotta love those center caps too. (BTW... might be out for KS...) Any under the hood shots? __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 08-21-2010 at 10:42 PM.

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