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**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-25-2004, 11:08 PM

Well I worked some more on the garden truck and here is what was acomplished. Dash was completed, and our new cup holder ash tray assembly is done. We sell this kit also by the way, and I would like to report it is an easy install!! ($49.95)

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-25-2004, 11:10 PM

A couple outside pictures with the doors on!! Woo Hoo!!!

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-25-2004, 11:12 PM

Last but not least I thought I would show off our bucket seats for the garden truck now that they are done....

Alexis · 09-26-2004, 12:10 AM

WES! Why do you have to go off and do that for...........those dam seats look dam goooooooooood.

Everytime I see some utility buckets I fall more in love with them everytime. That truck is coming along just great.

Whats going on with the panel?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-26-2004, 12:15 AM

Those are 67-68 buckets Alexis. Between these and the utility seats, I think that they are the most confortible seats... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Alexis · 09-26-2004, 12:17 AM

Just shows how much I know

I like how wide they are, make them seem more of a luxury. Well I guess I'll stick to the normal bucket that I have.

Rusty Rider · 09-26-2004, 12:21 AM

Got to love that truck. Is it going to be a driver or show?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-26-2004, 12:55 AM

I couldn't resist a little test fit on the new front fender....

It is going to be a daily driver, pull our trailer untill I get my 72 K-20 Cheyenne done, then it do everything truck. Haul dirt for the garden, gravel for our driveway, wood from the hardware store, show off parts that I sell truck and etc. LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-26-2004, 01:35 AM

Damun that is gonna be a sweet a$$ ride for sure wes keep up the good work ....

bstack · 09-26-2004, 01:48 AM

What color is that your putting on it??

kingsolver72 · 09-26-2004, 01:58 AM

Wes,nice truck.I really dig the wheels.What wheel are those?

Blue Beard · 09-26-2004, 02:30 AM

Lots of progress, lookin good...

**Canadian694x4** · 09-26-2004, 02:46 AM

Wes Looking Great...Love those Buckets! Nice Cup holder too!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-26-2004, 05:05 AM

Thanks for all of the complements. I realy do appriciate it.

bstack, The color is 2000 to 2004 GM Pewter and kingsolver72, these wheels are 2004 Silverado wheels. Thank you for asking. Canadian694x4, Thanks for the compliment on the ash tray cup holder. These are extreamly easy to install and I couldn't be happier with the fit and appearance. When the cup holder is closed, you can't even tell that it is anything other than an ashtray... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

shuttermutt · 09-26-2004, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by WES

...and kingsolver72, these wheels are 2004 Silverado wheels.

How the heck did you pull that off? Did you have 'em machined? I thought the hub hole was too small on the newer wheels.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-26-2004, 05:39 PM

It is, on the 6 lug wheels. These are 3/4 ton with 8 lugs. The fit is great on these, it is the center caps that is giving me fits...lol I will work something out though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**lock** · 09-26-2004, 08:11 PM

Looks sweet. What is the story behind the name "garden truck" though?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-26-2004, 08:46 PM

The garden truck is what I call the truck that we use around here for just about everything we do on the property. If I need to haul the John Deer to the shop, I use the "Garden Truck", if I need to haul some gravel, I again use the "Garden Truck". I guess it got started when Grandma needed to borrow one of my trucks to haul some dirt for one of her several flower beds and vegitable garden. She needed to borrow one so much that I wound up buying a 67 3/4 ton 2X4 that she could use any time she needed. Well that is when I started calling the ole 67 the "Garden Truck". Well when this 4x4 came into my stable, I decided since I have most everything to restore it, and that this would be a lot better to have as a garden truck than the ole 67 is. (Seeing how it has the larger rear window) It will be a lot easier to drive than the 67. I like looking over my shoulder to watch for traffic on the freeway, and with the 67 all you see is the big cab corner...lol Anyway I decided to restore this 4x4 and use it as the "Garden Truck" and sell the ole 67 to someone who wants a realy nice 67. The 67 has had many improvements also, like a 72 disk brake front end, power brakes, and power steering. I even changed out the rear end to a Dana 60 possi / 3.54 ratio to improve on gas milage and it is an original V-8 truck. It had a 4 speed transmission when I bought it, but now it has a T-350 automatic, with an automatic steering column from a 72 chevy truck also. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-26-2004, 08:53 PM

Here is a picture of the original "Garden Truck"...

It has a nice set of ralley wheels on it now though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Peregrine · 09-26-2004, 09:16 PM

Love the color. Too bad you live in WA or I'd drop my 72 and annoy you untill I had this one

**Yukon Jack** · 09-26-2004, 11:39 PM

Those seats look great, did you use the reproduction pieces to restore them or is that work done by an upholstery shop?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-27-2004, 12:40 AM

Yukon, I was realy fortunate when I found these, or should I say, they found me. They came out of a low milage 67 and the original upholstery was in great shape. The foams are near perfect!! I just covered them without any repairs necessary..

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**smitty62** · 09-27-2004, 09:39 PM

I can't find any cupholders on your site??

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-27-2004, 10:19 PM

I am sorry smitty62, I didn't have them uploaded on my site yet. They are in 67-72 parts, then "Custom & Accessories", then page #2 on the verry bottom. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/accessories_2.htm
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Dave Reed · 09-27-2004, 10:49 PM

That truck looks awesome and about the color I was thinking of doing mine. I was gonna use mineral grey, Ford Mustang color in 2003.

Two problems I have with your cup holder, where do I put my ciggerette (sp?) butts and how do I change the station when my soda is there?
(just busting on you, great idea)

09-25-2004, 11:08 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	More progress on Garden Truck!! (Pictures inside) Well I worked some more on the garden truck and here is what was acomplished. Dash was completed, and our new cup holder ash tray assembly is done. We sell this kit also by the way, and I would like to report it is an easy install!! ($49.95) WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-25-2004, 11:12 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Last but not least I thought I would show off our bucket seats for the garden truck now that they are done.... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-26-2004, 12:15 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Those are 67-68 buckets Alexis. Between these and the utility seats, I think that they are the most confortible seats... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-26-2004, 12:21 AM	#7
Rusty Rider Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Martinsburg, W.V. Posts: 85	Got to love that truck. Is it going to be a driver or show? __________________ 72 long fleet (WIP) 00 Astro every day

09-26-2004, 12:55 AM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I couldn't resist a little test fit on the new front fender.... It is going to be a daily driver, pull our trailer untill I get my 72 K-20 Cheyenne done, then it do everything truck. Haul dirt for the garden, gravel for our driveway, wood from the hardware store, show off parts that I sell truck and etc. LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-25-2004, 11:10 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	A couple outside pictures with the doors on!! Woo Hoo!!! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-26-2004, 12:10 AM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	WES! Why do you have to go off and do that for...........those dam seats look dam goooooooooood. Everytime I see some utility buckets I fall more in love with them everytime. That truck is coming along just great. Whats going on with the panel?

09-26-2004, 12:17 AM	#6
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Just shows how much I know I like how wide they are, make them seem more of a luxury. Well I guess I'll stick to the normal bucket that I have.

09-26-2004, 01:35 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Damun that is gonna be a sweet a$$ ride for sure wes keep up the good work .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-26-2004, 01:48 AM	#10
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	What color is that your putting on it?? __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb

09-26-2004, 01:58 AM	#11
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Wes,nice truck.I really dig the wheels.What wheel are those?

09-26-2004, 02:30 AM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Lots of progress, lookin good... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

09-26-2004, 02:46 AM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Wes Looking Great...Love those Buckets! Nice Cup holder too! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-26-2004, 05:05 AM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Thanks for all of the complements. I realy do appriciate it. bstack, The color is 2000 to 2004 GM Pewter and kingsolver72, these wheels are 2004 Silverado wheels. Thank you for asking. Canadian694x4, Thanks for the compliment on the ash tray cup holder. These are extreamly easy to install and I couldn't be happier with the fit and appearance. When the cup holder is closed, you can't even tell that it is anything other than an ashtray... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 09-26-2004 at 05:08 AM.

09-26-2004, 05:39 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	It is, on the 6 lug wheels. These are 3/4 ton with 8 lugs. The fit is great on these, it is the center caps that is giving me fits...lol I will work something out though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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09-26-2004, 08:11 PM	#17
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Looks sweet. What is the story behind the name "garden truck" though? __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

09-26-2004, 08:46 PM	#18
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	The garden truck is what I call the truck that we use around here for just about everything we do on the property. If I need to haul the John Deer to the shop, I use the "Garden Truck", if I need to haul some gravel, I again use the "Garden Truck". I guess it got started when Grandma needed to borrow one of my trucks to haul some dirt for one of her several flower beds and vegitable garden. She needed to borrow one so much that I wound up buying a 67 3/4 ton 2X4 that she could use any time she needed. Well that is when I started calling the ole 67 the "Garden Truck". Well when this 4x4 came into my stable, I decided since I have most everything to restore it, and that this would be a lot better to have as a garden truck than the ole 67 is. (Seeing how it has the larger rear window) It will be a lot easier to drive than the 67. I like looking over my shoulder to watch for traffic on the freeway, and with the 67 all you see is the big cab corner...lol Anyway I decided to restore this 4x4 and use it as the "Garden Truck" and sell the ole 67 to someone who wants a realy nice 67. The 67 has had many improvements also, like a 72 disk brake front end, power brakes, and power steering. I even changed out the rear end to a Dana 60 possi / 3.54 ratio to improve on gas milage and it is an original V-8 truck. It had a 4 speed transmission when I bought it, but now it has a T-350 automatic, with an automatic steering column from a 72 chevy truck also. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-26-2004, 08:53 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Here is a picture of the original "Garden Truck"... It has a nice set of ralley wheels on it now though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-26-2004, 09:16 PM	#20
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09-26-2004, 11:39 PM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Those seats look great, did you use the reproduction pieces to restore them or is that work done by an upholstery shop? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-27-2004, 12:40 AM	#22
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Yukon, I was realy fortunate when I found these, or should I say, they found me. They came out of a low milage 67 and the original upholstery was in great shape. The foams are near perfect!! I just covered them without any repairs necessary.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-27-2004, 09:39 PM	#23
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	I can't find any cupholders on your site?? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

09-27-2004, 10:19 PM	#24
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I am sorry smitty62, I didn't have them uploaded on my site yet. They are in 67-72 parts, then "Custom & Accessories", then page #2 on the verry bottom. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/accessories_2.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-27-2004, 10:49 PM	#25
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	That truck looks awesome and about the color I was thinking of doing mine. I was gonna use mineral grey, Ford Mustang color in 2003. Two problems I have with your cup holder, where do I put my ciggerette (sp?) butts and how do I change the station when my soda is there? (just busting on you, great idea)

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