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**70cst** · 12-10-2007, 08:10 AM

Well it looks as if my truck will be picked up within the next couple of weeks and taken to the body shop. It has been seven years since I bought the "Green Machine". It will take 4-6 months for the complete make over. The corn crib just wont look right with my truck gone. I guess this will be my Christmas present for the next 50 years. Now I got to figure how to hide my keys from 70cstjr.

HOTFUN · 12-10-2007, 08:19 AM

Good for you 70CST. I'm sure it will make you smile many miles down the road when get it back in like new condition.
My 72 Cheyenne 4x4 that you were considering one time is going to a new home in Idaho. Now I have to get my 67 CST 4x4 finished to replace it.
Mark

ChevLoRay · 12-10-2007, 08:21 AM

I have had mine for 8 years, so the same feelings apply. It's now in the early stages of its re-do. Your time frame is probably right for me, too. I hope it's sooner, but.....I don't want to rush and he doesn't get in a hurry.

19673ontree · 12-10-2007, 09:51 AM

I don't know if I could do that ? I may have to one day but it would feel weird to let someone else work on something of mine ? I had some exhaust put on one time but I was right there and watched , WOW I just thought about my 67 camaro

NO WAY COULD I LET SOMEONE WORK ON IT !!!

I guess it's all in what you get used to , beside's if anyone worked on mine it would have to be for free

I don't have any money ,,,,

hope you guy's work turn's out good ,,,

**70cst** · 12-10-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Good for you 70CST. I'm sure it will make you smile many miles down the road when get it back in like new condition.
My 72 Cheyenne 4x4 that you were considering one time is going to a new home in Idaho. Now I have to get my 67 CST 4x4 finished to replace it.
Mark

Hi HOTFUN...I am glad that you found a good home for your 4x4. It truly is a very nice truck. Me and 70cstjr are looking forward to hitting the roads once my truck is done is done. Merry Christmas!

**70cst** · 12-10-2007, 02:17 PM

[QUOTE=19673ontree;2480240]I don't know if I could do that ? I may have to one day but it would feel weird to let someone else work on something of mine ? QUOTE] I'm mechanically challenged! If I did my truck who knows what it would look like once I got done. I can do the basics but with two occupations...I thought I would let someone else enjoy the work of breathing new life into the 70cst.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-12-2007, 10:43 AM

So, what color is it going to be painted. Is the body shop close enough that you will be able to document the progress?

I hope the body shop treats you well!

**70cst** · 12-12-2007, 11:44 AM

[QUOTE=Yukon Jack;2482671]So, what color is it going to be painted. Is the body shop close enough that you will be able to document the progress? I hope the body shop treats you well![/QUOTE]
The body shop is about 1-1/2 hours from my house so I will do a build progress pics album. I am going to go with the colors that came on the truck when it left the factory as it's a more rare color combo. The cab will stay medium olive green and the bottom will be dark olive. Funny-when I was much younger I "hated" those colors. Now in my old age it sort of grows on you. I am going to improve the mechanics of the truck but keep the outward looks as close to factory as possible. I have already switched to five lug hubs and did a 2/4 inch drop. I will likely install a quick steering box plus add a cruise from Dakota. I am also leaning towards an over drive for the 400 tranny. Kurt has done rodstorations for over 34 years and built up a good reputation of putting out quality projects. I looked at a 57 he recently did and it was one impressive car. Selling price is $70,000...in case anyone one has 57G's laying around. Needless to say I WILL NOT have that kind of $$$ in my truck. My goal is a nice DD and not a frame off. As mentioned in another thread I purchased a 71 lwb bed take off from Kurt. This bed was removed from a GMC in 1972. As far as quality...The bed is a 9/10 if I was to rate it. Eventually I will give the truck to 70cstjr but until that time I will need to hide the keys.

12-10-2007, 08:10 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	My truck is going Bye Bye Well it looks as if my truck will be picked up within the next couple of weeks and taken to the body shop. It has been seven years since I bought the "Green Machine". It will take 4-6 months for the complete make over. The corn crib just wont look right with my truck gone. I guess this will be my Christmas present for the next 50 years. Now I got to figure how to hide my keys from 70cstjr. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-10-2007 at 08:11 AM.

12-10-2007, 08:19 AM	#2
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: My truck is going Bye Bye Good for you 70CST. I'm sure it will make you smile many miles down the road when get it back in like new condition. My 72 Cheyenne 4x4 that you were considering one time is going to a new home in Idaho. Now I have to get my 67 CST 4x4 finished to replace it. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

12-10-2007, 08:21 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: My truck is going Bye Bye I have had mine for 8 years, so the same feelings apply. It's now in the early stages of its re-do. Your time frame is probably right for me, too. I hope it's sooner, but.....I don't want to rush and he doesn't get in a hurry. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-10-2007, 09:51 AM	#4
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: My truck is going Bye Bye I don't know if I could do that ? I may have to one day but it would feel weird to let someone else work on something of mine ? I had some exhaust put on one time but I was right there and watched , WOW I just thought about my 67 camaro NO WAY COULD I LET SOMEONE WORK ON IT !!! I guess it's all in what you get used to , beside's if anyone worked on mine it would have to be for free I don't have any money ,,,, hope you guy's work turn's out good ,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

12-10-2007, 02:17 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My truck is going Bye Bye [QUOTE=19673ontree;2480240]I don't know if I could do that ? I may have to one day but it would feel weird to let someone else work on something of mine ? QUOTE] I'm mechanically challenged! If I did my truck who knows what it would look like once I got done. I can do the basics but with two occupations...I thought I would let someone else enjoy the work of breathing new life into the 70cst. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-10-2007 at 02:18 PM.

12-12-2007, 10:43 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: My truck is going Bye Bye So, what color is it going to be painted. Is the body shop close enough that you will be able to document the progress? I hope the body shop treats you well! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-12-2007, 11:44 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My truck is going Bye Bye [QUOTE=Yukon Jack;2482671]So, what color is it going to be painted. Is the body shop close enough that you will be able to document the progress? I hope the body shop treats you well![/QUOTE] The body shop is about 1-1/2 hours from my house so I will do a build progress pics album. I am going to go with the colors that came on the truck when it left the factory as it's a more rare color combo. The cab will stay medium olive green and the bottom will be dark olive. Funny-when I was much younger I "hated" those colors. Now in my old age it sort of grows on you. I am going to improve the mechanics of the truck but keep the outward looks as close to factory as possible. I have already switched to five lug hubs and did a 2/4 inch drop. I will likely install a quick steering box plus add a cruise from Dakota. I am also leaning towards an over drive for the 400 tranny. Kurt has done rodstorations for over 34 years and built up a good reputation of putting out quality projects. I looked at a 57 he recently did and it was one impressive car. Selling price is $70,000...in case anyone one has 57G's laying around. Needless to say I WILL NOT have that kind of $$$ in my truck. My goal is a nice DD and not a frame off. As mentioned in another thread I purchased a 71 lwb bed take off from Kurt. This bed was removed from a GMC in 1972. As far as quality...The bed is a 9/10 if I was to rate it. Eventually I will give the truck to 70cstjr but until that time I will need to hide the keys. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-12-2007 at 11:49 AM.



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