Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GenIIIShorty · 12-06-2005, 07:25 PM

For those of you who know, I have been working on getting Blacky, the 1970 short/step I bought from LUV, for about a year now

, and now I can finally get started!!! The plans for her changed when I picked up a Corvette IFS when I was down in Cali picking her up, so now I have complete Corvette drivetrain: 1986 TPI, 1986 Doug Nash 4+3, 1986 Corvette IFS, and 1969 Corvette IRS. Now the plan is to build a Corvette in truck's clothing

, and whoop on some imports at the local 1.5 mile road race course

. I have a 1967 GMC cab and clip for her, but I am in the market for a step bed. Craig is a great guy, and I definately got what I paid for: a 1967-72 short coil spring frame

! Saying the truck is in rough shape right now is a bit of an understatement

, but I bought the truck for the frame.....already sold the hood, back glass, chunks of the rear fenders, and the tranny out of her, so I pretty much made my money back, too! Don't want to give the wrong idea, Craig is a great guy to deal with, and I am perfectly happy with what i got

! So, as I swap the Corvette IFS and IRS in, I'll keep taking pictures and explaining what I do as it goes together!

stllookn · 12-06-2005, 07:36 PM

Didn't you buy that truck with a fleet bed on it?

GenIIIShorty · 12-06-2005, 07:37 PM

nope, came with a stepbed

mac · 12-06-2005, 08:16 PM

Hey GEN -- If you're up for a visitor as work progresses, let me know! I'm interested in seeing it. Are you on base or off ? PM me ...Mac

drink2mny · 12-06-2005, 09:58 PM

Hey Gen, if you need a hand with stuff, give me a holler whan I get back in Jan.

ratrod67 · 12-06-2005, 10:21 PM

Sounds like a very cool project. Be sure and post lots of pics.

**truckdude239** · 12-06-2005, 10:23 PM

GenIIIShorty · 12-06-2005, 10:27 PM

it's covered in snow!!!!!!!!!!!

GenIIIShorty · 12-06-2005, 10:28 PM

i can take pictures of all the parts individually in a few weeks when i get back from TDY

krue · 12-06-2005, 10:32 PM

Write up a FAQ for us why don't ya?

obsesive23 · 12-06-2005, 10:34 PM

What bed are you looking for? I'll make you a great deal on the step side on my truck.

GenIIIShorty · 12-06-2005, 10:55 PM

hey obsessive, got any pics? i might go that way, but if i do i am gonna modify the front fenders to match, so they are all squared off
edit: nm saw your gallery link.

**Palf70Step** · 12-06-2005, 10:55 PM

Congrats on finally getting the ole girl home. Definitely keep us informed on your project.

409biscayne · 12-06-2005, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Congrats on finally getting the ole girl home. Definitely keep us informed on your project.

Ditto . I had no idea there were so many members in Spokane .. Yippee.

GenIIIShorty · 05-21-2006, 12:00 AM

OK all, finally got me a place with a garage, so I'm finally gonna start on her this summer. She's in sad shape after sitting for so long, good thing I'm not keeping any of the body panels

! Here's some pics of her!

GenIIIShorty · 05-21-2006, 12:02 AM

Here's what's in store!
Cab and clip:

GenIIIShorty · 05-21-2006, 12:03 AM

Corvette IFS:

sixty8c10 · 05-21-2006, 01:12 AM

good luck

GenIIIShorty · 05-24-2006, 11:59 PM

Found a fleet bed that's a trailer, all the guy wants is a bed to take it's place for his trailer.

GenIIIShorty · 06-18-2006, 08:17 PM

Deconstruction Progress!!!!

**Boog** · 06-18-2006, 08:35 PM

A road racing fleet huh? Much like the nascar truck pics we saw a while back? Only with vette suspension? Sounds interesting.

GenIIIShorty · 06-18-2006, 08:52 PM

Yeah, should be fun. The '86 IFS is power rack and pinion steering. And I am going to go with a TransAm scheme to it. What should've been raced from GM alongside the Mustangs, Challengers and Camaros!

GenIIIShorty · 06-18-2006, 10:23 PM

More deconstruction!

Glove box sticker:

Longhorn Man · 06-18-2006, 10:53 PM

that's not deconstruction, that's decomposion.

Not that mine is any better... and mine is a driver.

longhorn70gmc · 06-19-2006, 12:35 AM

Thats Hardcore Decontruction!!!! Goodluck. Still Glad you are sticking it out!!
Respectfully

12-06-2005, 07:25 PM	#1
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! For those of you who know, I have been working on getting Blacky, the 1970 short/step I bought from LUV, for about a year now , and now I can finally get started!!! The plans for her changed when I picked up a Corvette IFS when I was down in Cali picking her up, so now I have complete Corvette drivetrain: 1986 TPI, 1986 Doug Nash 4+3, 1986 Corvette IFS, and 1969 Corvette IRS. Now the plan is to build a Corvette in truck's clothing , and whoop on some imports at the local 1.5 mile road race course . I have a 1967 GMC cab and clip for her, but I am in the market for a step bed. Craig is a great guy, and I definately got what I paid for: a 1967-72 short coil spring frame ! Saying the truck is in rough shape right now is a bit of an understatement , but I bought the truck for the frame.....already sold the hood, back glass, chunks of the rear fenders, and the tranny out of her, so I pretty much made my money back, too! Don't want to give the wrong idea, Craig is a great guy to deal with, and I am perfectly happy with what i got ! So, as I swap the Corvette IFS and IRS in, I'll keep taking pictures and explaining what I do as it goes together! __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

12-06-2005, 07:36 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Didn't you buy that truck with a fleet bed on it? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-06-2005, 07:37 PM	#3
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! nope, came with a stepbed __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

12-06-2005, 08:16 PM	#4
mac Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 166	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Hey GEN -- If you're up for a visitor as work progresses, let me know! I'm interested in seeing it. Are you on base or off ? PM me ...Mac

12-06-2005, 09:58 PM	#5
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Hey Gen, if you need a hand with stuff, give me a holler whan I get back in Jan. __________________ Support The Board

12-06-2005, 10:21 PM	#6
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like a very cool project. Be sure and post lots of pics.

12-06-2005, 10:23 PM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-06-2005, 10:27 PM	#8
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! it's covered in snow!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

12-06-2005, 10:28 PM	#9
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! i can take pictures of all the parts individually in a few weeks when i get back from TDY __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

12-06-2005, 10:32 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Write up a FAQ for us why don't ya? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-06-2005, 10:34 PM	#11
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! What bed are you looking for? I'll make you a great deal on the step side on my truck. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

12-06-2005, 10:55 PM	#12
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! hey obsessive, got any pics? i might go that way, but if i do i am gonna modify the front fenders to match, so they are all squared off edit: nm saw your gallery link. __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3 Last edited by GenIIIShorty; 12-06-2005 at 10:57 PM.

12-06-2005, 10:55 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on finally getting the ole girl home. Definitely keep us informed on your project. __________________ 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!

05-21-2006, 12:00 AM	#15
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! OK all, finally got me a place with a garage, so I'm finally gonna start on her this summer. She's in sad shape after sitting for so long, good thing I'm not keeping any of the body panels ! Here's some pics of her! Attached Images __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

05-21-2006, 12:02 AM	#16
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Here's what's in store! Cab and clip: Attached Images __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3



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05-21-2006, 12:03 AM	#17
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Corvette IFS: Attached Images __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

05-21-2006, 01:12 AM	#18
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! good luck __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

05-24-2006, 11:59 PM	#19
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Found a fleet bed that's a trailer, all the guy wants is a bed to take it's place for his trailer. __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

06-18-2006, 08:17 PM	#20
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Deconstruction Progress!!!! __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

06-18-2006, 08:35 PM	#21
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,139	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! A road racing fleet huh? Much like the nascar truck pics we saw a while back? Only with vette suspension? Sounds interesting. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-18-2006, 08:52 PM	#22
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, should be fun. The '86 IFS is power rack and pinion steering. And I am going to go with a TransAm scheme to it. What should've been raced from GM alongside the Mustangs, Challengers and Camaros! __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

06-18-2006, 10:23 PM	#23
GenIIIShorty JUNK COLLECTOR!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 514	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! More deconstruction! Glove box sticker: __________________ baby The dark side! 2000 XLT PSD F-250 4x4! Offroad package 1970 C10 Short-step soon to be short fleet, maybe? Corvette in truck's clothing in work! Corvette IFS, IRS, TPI and Doug Nash 4+3

06-18-2006, 10:53 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! that's not deconstruction, that's decomposion. Not that mine is any better... and mine is a driver.

06-19-2006, 12:35 AM	#25
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Blacky is in WA!!!!!!!!!!! Thats Hardcore Decontruction!!!! Goodluck. Still Glad you are sticking it out!! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

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