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NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:35 AM

I had been looking for a 67-72 for a long time. Last September I came across a real project. 1967 Chevy SWB Fleet, that the price was right. My fiance, now wife, encouraged me to buy it since it was what I'd been wanting. I figured I'd better do it since I've heard the horror stories of how they change after the wedding bells. I bought the truck for $450 and the fun began. Between wedding plans, and working some crazy hours I've managed to find a little time here and there to work on my truck. I wish I would have started this thread sooner but here's some pictures and I'll try to keep everyone updated.

In the beginning....

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:38 AM

more from day one.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:41 AM

The fun begins. Time to strip it!!!

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:45 AM

All the way down.... and then it started with color.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:49 AM

The cab is leaving mi casa and the work begins.... Smoothing the firewall, new cab corners, inner and outer rocker, front and rear floor supports, front floor pans, and covered up the "custom" floor shift hole.....

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:52 AM

more cab...

randomhero472 · 07-24-2008, 01:21 AM

looking great man! keep it up

**thelonerife** · 07-24-2008, 01:53 AM

cool bike,cool build too.

72BlckButy · 07-24-2008, 02:49 PM

Nice build! This thing has come a long way...

68 short step · 07-24-2008, 03:59 PM

nice build

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 05:31 PM

Thanks guys for all the positive feedback.

jb4short · 07-24-2008, 07:00 PM

That's a lot of work. Keep us posted and don't forget to have fun!

silverhog01 · 07-24-2008, 07:10 PM

Looking good, hope to see more!!

big_al_71 · 07-24-2008, 07:50 PM

that is great work....I will be looking forward to more updates....

JayDubBlazer · 07-25-2008, 07:31 AM

Looking good, keep on taking pics

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-25-2008, 11:22 AM

Looking great......

soule64 · 07-25-2008, 12:07 PM

Excellent... I'm diggin' the Cav colors...

Blue'72 · 07-25-2008, 02:45 PM

Looking good!!!

NWD02 · 07-27-2008, 01:32 AM

A little more was done tonight after work.... I installed the serpentine brackets. Tomorrow I plan on doing a little more before work. I'll post more pictures soon.

bad6772 · 07-27-2008, 09:17 AM

Your doing a great job.......Keep it up......Thats going to be one nice truck when your done

NWD02 · 07-29-2008, 01:04 AM

The dash panel is in pretty good shape and the wheel is new after market with an original horn button. Who said you need a custom wheel to look cool.... rollin' ol' skool. I still have a while before these parts are installed, thought it was a good picture though, got the horn button today.

thirdstreettito · 07-29-2008, 10:08 AM

Wow, nice truck, you are doing very well!

NWD02 · 08-23-2008, 12:01 AM

At the body shop....

NWD02 · 08-23-2008, 12:03 AM

As of today.... slow but coming along.

NWD02 · 08-23-2008, 12:04 AM

07-24-2008, 12:35 AM	#1
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Finally seeing some progress... I had been looking for a 67-72 for a long time. Last September I came across a real project. 1967 Chevy SWB Fleet, that the price was right. My fiance, now wife, encouraged me to buy it since it was what I'd been wanting. I figured I'd better do it since I've heard the horror stories of how they change after the wedding bells. I bought the truck for $450 and the fun began. Between wedding plans, and working some crazy hours I've managed to find a little time here and there to work on my truck. I wish I would have started this thread sooner but here's some pictures and I'll try to keep everyone updated. In the beginning.... Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:38 AM	#2
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... more from day one. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#3
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... The fun begins. Time to strip it!!! Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:45 AM	#4
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... All the way down.... and then it started with color. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:49 AM	#5
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... The cab is leaving mi casa and the work begins.... Smoothing the firewall, new cab corners, inner and outer rocker, front and rear floor supports, front floor pans, and covered up the "custom" floor shift hole..... Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:52 AM	#6
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... more cab... Attached Images

07-24-2008, 01:21 AM	#7
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Finally seeing some progress... looking great man! keep it up __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-24-2008, 01:53 AM	#8
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Finally seeing some progress... cool bike,cool build too. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

07-24-2008, 02:49 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Nice build! This thing has come a long way... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-24-2008, 03:59 PM	#10
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Finally seeing some progress... nice build

07-24-2008, 05:31 PM	#11
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Thanks guys for all the positive feedback.

07-24-2008, 07:00 PM	#12
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Finally seeing some progress... That's a lot of work. Keep us posted and don't forget to have fun!

07-24-2008, 07:10 PM	#13
silverhog01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winder, Ga Posts: 34	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Looking good, hope to see more!! __________________ http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w.../james-sig.jpg 69 C-10 01 stepside 1500 86 IROC sold 76 EZGO

07-24-2008, 07:50 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Finally seeing some progress... that is great work....I will be looking forward to more updates.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-25-2008, 07:31 AM	#15
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Looking good, keep on taking pics __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT



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07-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Looking great...... __________________ 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..

07-25-2008, 12:07 PM	#17
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Excellent... I'm diggin' the Cav colors...

07-25-2008, 02:45 PM	#18
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Looking good!!! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

07-27-2008, 01:32 AM	#19
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... A little more was done tonight after work.... I installed the serpentine brackets. Tomorrow I plan on doing a little more before work. I'll post more pictures soon.

07-27-2008, 09:17 AM	#20
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Your doing a great job.......Keep it up......Thats going to be one nice truck when your done

07-29-2008, 01:04 AM	#21
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... The dash panel is in pretty good shape and the wheel is new after market with an original horn button. Who said you need a custom wheel to look cool.... rollin' ol' skool. I still have a while before these parts are installed, thought it was a good picture though, got the horn button today. Attached Images

07-29-2008, 10:08 AM	#22
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Wow, nice truck, you are doing very well! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-23-2008, 12:01 AM	#23
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... At the body shop.... Attached Images

08-23-2008, 12:03 AM	#24
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... As of today.... slow but coming along. Attached Images

08-23-2008, 12:04 AM	#25
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... more from today.... Attached Images

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