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**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2006, 11:00 PM

Since my buddy Keith (n2billet) can never sit still he had to start another project since his last project dubbed "Lucy" is almost done. Well, as done as any of our trucks ever get. For details on the build up of "Lucy" look here-n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style

Actually you have to go backwards to go forwards here. This blue truck which Keith appropriately named "Ethel" was bought before Lucy was, then sold, or traded, or sold and traded, I forget which. It sat in storage while Keith spent the better part of a year building the red truck.

Here's how she looked before he spent some quality time with her.

**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2006, 11:05 PM

This one was no where near as clean as the red truck, but still very solid. It came with all the pieces needed to fix what little rust it had. Somehow Keith managed to talk the owner out of it and start the build up again.

This is what it looked like after he cleaned it up, added a few fresh parts and some decent wheels.

**Boog** · 09-20-2006, 11:08 PM

New wheels and a wash job does wonders doesn't it?

**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2006, 11:07 PM

I'll let my buddy step in and take it from here. Keep an eye on this thread. He says this truck is going to be low budget. I'm taking odds it doesn't stay that way long...

**special-K** · 09-21-2006, 06:42 AM

I dunno,those TTIIs are so common.I was diggin`the dark wheel/chrome lugs/whitewalls on back & light wheel/RWL on front look.Kinda breaks the mold,even for the rat-rod look.You may have started something by shoeing those first pictures

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Tell Keith I`ll buy Lucy "as is".I could save him all that bother with going all through another build of another truck spending all that time just to end up with just another nice truck.I could help him before it`s too late.
Looks like he`s taking a different approch.That`s the beauty of it all,IMHO.

powell72 · 09-21-2006, 08:48 AM

I actually can't decide if I like Lucy or Ethel better, I would love to roll either of those trucks.

Joe67 · 09-21-2006, 09:23 AM

I'd roll that as it sits

Alvin · 09-21-2006, 09:39 AM

Man I love that color scheme. There's something about the blue with white top and side moulding that just really does it for me.

Now how is it he gets so much done on these trucks so quickly? If I was working at his pace I would have about 8 trucks done by now!

Joe67 · 09-21-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Now how is it he gets so much done on these trucks so quickly? If I was working at his pace I would have about 8 trucks done by now!

The big three - Money time and space

Zumo · 09-21-2006, 10:30 AM

Ken what size of wheel and tires is he using on the back? I like that rear tire size. Are those trucks at Stoked? Can I go see them?

n2billet · 09-21-2006, 01:31 PM

Ken's got the pictures backwards (sorta) the truck had the Americans when I bought it the first time. I sold the wheels and tires to another board member (jalopytogo) for his project. I was going to run the red wheels with wide white but the wheels will not clear the front rotors, as it sits right now it has Rallys but still looks the same. I have new rockers and cab corners and today I got the air ride brackets and bags. I'm going to collect parts for a while then I will jump in and thrash. This truck will run grey centered American style wheels 20/20 or 22/20 combo not real sure yet. The main factor will be what I find on clearance or at a swap meet.....time will tell.....and Ken the key word for Ethel is "budget",and my ace in the hole is I have Scoti to help and collect the needed parts......

Alvin · 09-21-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

...my ace in the hole is I have Scoti to help and collect the needed parts......

Where can I go about finding one of these "Scoti"'s? Are they difficult to maintain? (e.g.

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Originally Posted by n2billet

This truck will run grey centered American style wheels

That sounds familiar. When I get home I'll upload Zumo's rendering of my "finished" truck.

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet;

....and Ken the key word for Ethel is "budget",and my ace in the hole is I have Scoti to help and collect the needed parts......

Scoti is a forum member and mutual friend. He is well known for his uncanny ability to recall the tire/wheel size on almost any vehicle he has ever seen. Beyond that he is also a great scrounger. He has a nose for sniffing out parts being sold way below their value.

Zumo- Andy those are the 17's that came on the truck. I can't remember what size the tires are but Scoti can...

Yes this truck and many others can be seen at the Stoked Out shop.

Joe67-You are correct sir! Keith has access to a nice shop, but I have seen him and his buddies turn out killer rides from a very small shop too. The main reason he gets so much done is he goes and works on them rather than sitting at home on his computer.

Y'all subscribe to this one, it's gonna be good.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-21-2006, 02:28 PM

Sigh.... new rockers and a paint job... I need to move to texas....

Gonna be a great project. It would look sweet done back original with the blue and white (I like blue and white

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**special-K** · 09-21-2006, 11:15 PM

Uh,Scoti is a person.pppppwah!!!LMAO&ROTF

**special-K** · 09-22-2006, 07:54 AM

He sounds like the Scoti on Star Trek

Always helpful in a crisis.
I want to see pics,now.

09-20-2006, 11:00 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Don't look Ethel.... Since my buddy Keith (n2billet) can never sit still he had to start another project since his last project dubbed "Lucy" is almost done. Well, as done as any of our trucks ever get. For details on the build up of "Lucy" look here-n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Actually you have to go backwards to go forwards here. This blue truck which Keith appropriately named "Ethel" was bought before Lucy was, then sold, or traded, or sold and traded, I forget which. It sat in storage while Keith spent the better part of a year building the red truck. Here's how she looked before he spent some quality time with her. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-20-2006, 11:05 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Don't look Ethel.... This one was no where near as clean as the red truck, but still very solid. It came with all the pieces needed to fix what little rust it had. Somehow Keith managed to talk the owner out of it and start the build up again. This is what it looked like after he cleaned it up, added a few fresh parts and some decent wheels. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-20-2006, 11:08 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Don't look Ethel.... New wheels and a wash job does wonders doesn't it? __________________ 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

09-20-2006, 11:07 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Don't look Ethel.... I'll let my buddy step in and take it from here. Keep an eye on this thread. He says this truck is going to be low budget. I'm taking odds it doesn't stay that way long... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-21-2006, 06:42 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Don't look Ethel.... I dunno,those TTIIs are so common.I was diggin`the dark wheel/chrome lugs/whitewalls on back & light wheel/RWL on front look.Kinda breaks the mold,even for the rat-rod look.You may have started something by shoeing those first pictures. Tell Keith I`ll buy Lucy "as is".I could save him all that bother with going all through another build of another truck spending all that time just to end up with just another nice truck.I could help him before it`s too late. Looks like he`s taking a different approch.That`s the beauty of it all,IMHO. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-21-2006 at 06:48 AM.

09-21-2006, 08:48 AM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Don't look Ethel.... I actually can't decide if I like Lucy or Ethel better, I would love to roll either of those trucks. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-21-2006, 09:23 AM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Don't look Ethel.... I'd roll that as it sits __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-21-2006, 09:39 AM	#8
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Don't look Ethel.... Man I love that color scheme. There's something about the blue with white top and side moulding that just really does it for me. Now how is it he gets so much done on these trucks so quickly? If I was working at his pace I would have about 8 trucks done by now! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

09-21-2006, 10:30 AM	#10
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Don't look Ethel.... Ken what size of wheel and tires is he using on the back? I like that rear tire size. Are those trucks at Stoked? Can I go see them? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

09-21-2006, 01:31 PM	#11
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Don't look Ethel.... Ken's got the pictures backwards (sorta) the truck had the Americans when I bought it the first time. I sold the wheels and tires to another board member (jalopytogo) for his project. I was going to run the red wheels with wide white but the wheels will not clear the front rotors, as it sits right now it has Rallys but still looks the same. I have new rockers and cab corners and today I got the air ride brackets and bags. I'm going to collect parts for a while then I will jump in and thrash. This truck will run grey centered American style wheels 20/20 or 22/20 combo not real sure yet. The main factor will be what I find on clearance or at a swap meet.....time will tell.....and Ken the key word for Ethel is "budget",and my ace in the hole is I have Scoti to help and collect the needed parts......

09-21-2006, 02:28 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Don't look Ethel.... Sigh.... new rockers and a paint job... I need to move to texas.... Gonna be a great project. It would look sweet done back original with the blue and white (I like blue and white ) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-21-2006, 11:15 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Don't look Ethel.... Uh,Scoti is a person.pppppwah!!!LMAO&ROTF __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-22-2006, 07:54 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Don't look Ethel.... He sounds like the Scoti on Star TrekAlways helpful in a crisis. I want to see pics,now. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-22-2006 at 07:55 AM.



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