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70 shop truck · 10-10-2014, 01:23 PM

I purchased this truck a little over a year ago right after we moved here with the idea I would use it as a workhorse for a couple of months and then start a stock resto. Well months passed and I now have some time and a little coin to get started. I think I'm glad that I've had to wait a year because it has given me time to find this board and get some ideas other than just a straight stock resto. From the help I have seen you provide to others in the past year, I checked often as a visitor, I look forward to joining this community. While not as experienced as many here I have built a few vehicles but this is my first truck. Thanks in advance for helping me with my project. She is all original, except hubcaps, with a 350/350 combo.

**RenoKeene** · 10-10-2014, 01:25 PM

Welcome aboard from Central Florida, you've come to the right place.

Sklptrljay · 10-10-2014, 01:47 PM

from California.

You did the right thing in my opinion in waiting a bit. I thought I was sure of what I wanted for my truck, but I had to hang out on the board for a while when I was out of $ and before I could get going. I got so many good ideas to implement it ended up being a very different truck.

Looking forward to seeing what you do to yours.

70 shop truck · 10-11-2014, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Yeah waiting has changed my mind from a stock original truck to a shop type hot rod truck. I would like it to be original inside and then a bit rough, unrestored, hot rod on the outside. That way I won't cry every time my wife just throws something in the back when we clean the yard or go to Lowes. In the past I built my engines but I have been out of the game for awhile and it now seems much more economical to buy a crate engine online. I think I may feel a bit like a cheat every time I start it, but there seem to be great deals on 300hp online.

70LonghornCST · 10-11-2014, 01:23 PM

Hi and welcome to the forums. Great looking project.

JimmyOzone · 10-11-2014, 02:52 PM

Howdy from Myrtle Beach!!!

I'm new here as well. Nice to meet you.

Your truck looks like it has tons of potential, love that color!

All the best on your labor of love.

See you around!

**72 Super** · 10-11-2014, 07:16 PM

Welcome from Maryland! Looks like a very solid truck. Good luck on your build

Tinkermc · 10-11-2014, 07:31 PM

Welcome to the Forum and the pic

yuccales · 10-11-2014, 09:58 PM

Good looking truck. I do agree with your sig, if I need to relax, always fun to wrench on the old trucks.

**steelhorse** · 10-11-2014, 10:10 PM

Welcome.

Wildcard · 10-11-2014, 10:34 PM

Welcome, I`m new here also for the last week or so.

good lookin truck my first one when I was 16yrs old was a 68 and was that originaly w/white

Wildcard

Hutch · 10-12-2014, 12:10 AM

Welcome

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R.L. · 10-12-2014, 08:53 AM

Welcome to the forums. Good luck with the project.

70 shop truck · 10-12-2014, 01:25 PM

Thanks all for the positive comments on the old gold truck. Can't really call her old as she is younger than me LOL. Really looking forward to doing this project and I think it will be easier with all of the knowledge and support from this board.

10-10-2014, 01:23 PM	#1
70 shop truck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: hampstead nc Posts: 78	New to the board I purchased this truck a little over a year ago right after we moved here with the idea I would use it as a workhorse for a couple of months and then start a stock resto. Well months passed and I now have some time and a little coin to get started. I think I'm glad that I've had to wait a year because it has given me time to find this board and get some ideas other than just a straight stock resto. From the help I have seen you provide to others in the past year, I checked often as a visitor, I look forward to joining this community. While not as experienced as many here I have built a few vehicles but this is my first truck. Thanks in advance for helping me with my project. She is all original, except hubcaps, with a 350/350 combo. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Long bed- Stress release "There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion." Unknown

10-10-2014, 01:25 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: New to the board Welcome aboard from Central Florida, you've come to the right place. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-10-2014, 01:47 PM	#3
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: New to the board from California. You did the right thing in my opinion in waiting a bit. I thought I was sure of what I wanted for my truck, but I had to hang out on the board for a while when I was out of $ and before I could get going. I got so many good ideas to implement it ended up being a very different truck. Looking forward to seeing what you do to yours. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

10-11-2014, 12:46 PM	#4
70 shop truck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: hampstead nc Posts: 78	Re: New to the board Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Yeah waiting has changed my mind from a stock original truck to a shop type hot rod truck. I would like it to be original inside and then a bit rough, unrestored, hot rod on the outside. That way I won't cry every time my wife just throws something in the back when we clean the yard or go to Lowes. In the past I built my engines but I have been out of the game for awhile and it now seems much more economical to buy a crate engine online. I think I may feel a bit like a cheat every time I start it, but there seem to be great deals on 300hp online. __________________ 1970 Long bed- Stress release "There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion." Unknown

10-11-2014, 01:23 PM	#5
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: New to the board Hi and welcome to the forums. Great looking project. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

10-11-2014, 02:52 PM	#6
JimmyOzone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fords, NJ Posts: 47	Re: New to the board Howdy from Myrtle Beach!!! I'm new here as well. Nice to meet you. Your truck looks like it has tons of potential, love that color! All the best on your labor of love. See you around! __________________ You can't spell Olive without Love 1970 C-20 350 V-8 Daily Driver

10-11-2014, 07:16 PM	#7
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: New to the board Welcome from Maryland! Looks like a very solid truck. Good luck on your build __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-11-2014, 07:31 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: New to the board Welcome to the Forum and the pic

10-11-2014, 09:58 PM	#9
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,679	Re: New to the board Good looking truck. I do agree with your sig, if I need to relax, always fun to wrench on the old trucks.

10-11-2014, 10:10 PM	#10
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: New to the board Welcome.

10-11-2014, 10:34 PM	#11
Wildcard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Clarkston, WA Posts: 57	Re: New to the board Welcome, I`m new here also for the last week or so. good lookin truck my first one when I was 16yrs old was a 68 and was that originaly w/white Wildcard

10-12-2014, 08:53 AM	#13
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: New to the board Welcome to the forums. Good luck with the project.

10-12-2014, 01:25 PM	#14
70 shop truck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: hampstead nc Posts: 78	Re: New to the board Thanks all for the positive comments on the old gold truck. Can't really call her old as she is younger than me LOL. Really looking forward to doing this project and I think it will be easier with all of the knowledge and support from this board. __________________ 1970 Long bed- Stress release "There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion." Unknown



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