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skokie · 03-10-2005, 07:33 PM

I have a 67 chevy 1/2 ton 250 inline 6 in tenn that has been in my family for the last 27 years. My dad and I were going to restore it but he got sick and passed before we could do anything to it. I dont have pics of the truck but from what I remember the floorboard was almost half gone on the drivers side, pass side was maybe 1/3rds gone, wood bed was toast, and the cab corners were fine. Also I noticed on the upper drivers side where the windshiled is there was some rust starting. So I guess I am asking is this repairable.

Thanks Much..

krue · 03-10-2005, 07:38 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&page=1&pp=25
Will give you an idea of what you can do if you are determined.

skokie · 03-10-2005, 07:43 PM

WOW!! Thumbs up and Hats off to Gee_Emm. The 67 I have is in at least that shape or worse.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-10-2005, 08:13 PM

Since the truck has sentimental value it makes it more desireable to fix it. Being from the rust belt, it sounds like it is fixable compared to what we work with.

Jim

East End K5 · 03-10-2005, 08:19 PM

go ahead and get your elbows dirty and MOST OF ALL, have fun doing it.

cableguy0 · 03-10-2005, 08:24 PM

that definately sounds repairable just make sure you get all the rust out and new metal in and you wont have any problems for many years to come

modifiedGMC · 03-10-2005, 09:18 PM

Almost anything is fixable....the real question should be " how much time and money do I want to spend fixing it?" If it has that much sentimental value Break out the tools and have fun!

03-10-2005, 07:33 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	How far gone is too far? I have a 67 chevy 1/2 ton 250 inline 6 in tenn that has been in my family for the last 27 years. My dad and I were going to restore it but he got sick and passed before we could do anything to it. I dont have pics of the truck but from what I remember the floorboard was almost half gone on the drivers side, pass side was maybe 1/3rds gone, wood bed was toast, and the cab corners were fine. Also I noticed on the upper drivers side where the windshiled is there was some rust starting. So I guess I am asking is this repairable. Thanks Much.. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-10-2005, 07:38 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&page=1&pp=25 Will give you an idea of what you can do if you are determined. __________________ "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"

03-10-2005, 07:43 PM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	WOW!! Thumbs up and Hats off to Gee_Emm. The 67 I have is in at least that shape or worse. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-10-2005, 08:19 PM	#5
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	go ahead and get your elbows dirty and MOST OF ALL, have fun doing it. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

03-10-2005, 08:24 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	that definately sounds repairable just make sure you get all the rust out and new metal in and you wont have any problems for many years to come __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-10-2005, 08:13 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Since the truck has sentimental value it makes it more desireable to fix it. Being from the rust belt, it sounds like it is fixable compared to what we work with. Jim

03-10-2005, 09:18 PM	#7
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Almost anything is fixable....the real question should be " how much time and money do I want to spend fixing it?" If it has that much sentimental value Break out the tools and have fun! __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!



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