Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

n2billet · 01-30-2011, 10:32 PM

So I get a call last Sunday from my 3rd Cousin asking me if I would be interested in his old truck that he has had for the last 25 plus years. I have seen this truck many times during the years but just thought that he would never let her go but after turning 80 he said it was time and besides he still has his Caddy. I jumped in my truck and drove over to his house to take a look (I really didn't care what shape it was in because I wanted it) after a couple of beers and a hand shake it was mine. He made me a really good deal and this past Friday I loaded it up on the trailer and brought it home. The plans for this one is to collect parts while I finish my 67 project "Hazel". The good part about this truck is I have most of the sheet metal parts I need to made the body very solid and straight. The only rust I have found have been in the drivers outer rocker and some on the floor where the toe board meets the floor seam by the dimmer switch. Anyway, here's the stats and some pictures.

68 SWB Custom
327 V8
Turbo 400
Was Saddle and white once upon a time.

The suspension will be handled by PorterBuild (he should have a new kit by the time I get to that point)!

I always name my trucks/cars so this one is Harriette because the cousin I got it from name is Harry.....thought it fit?

n2billet · 01-30-2011, 10:36 PM

Oh, don't even ask about those mud flaps......they belong to N2TRUX !

67chevy1series · 01-30-2011, 10:38 PM

i hate you!!!!! you always get the good trucks!!!!! first the 50th then that gorgeous 67 then a nice 68! lol

WE NEED INTERIOR SHOTS

n2billet · 01-30-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i hate you!!!!! you always get the good trucks!!!!! first the 50th then that gorgeous 67 then a nice 68! lol

Did you forget about my 71 stepside?

This is the only 2nd truck I have bought that didn't have the original paint but I had to have it and keep it in the family.

67chevy1series · 01-30-2011, 10:45 PM

oh yes that 71 right? i understand about wanting to kepp it in the family ......i hope my 67 says in the Hodge family for a long time or forever!

**lolife99** · 01-30-2011, 10:47 PM

Signing up for another great project,...

n2billet · 01-30-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Signing up for another great project,...

I don't know, it's going to be a long build because Hazel comes first.

Alvin · 01-30-2011, 10:49 PM

That's it! I refuse to visit the projects and builds forum until you get your own sub-section so I don't have to see anymore of this!

*subscribed*

n2billet · 01-30-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

That's it! I refuse to visit the projects and builds forum until you get your own sub-section so I don't have to see anymore of this!

*subscribed*

How's Ethel BTW? I still kick myself for selling her.....

Alvin · 01-31-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

How's Ethel BTW? I still kick myself for selling her.....

Oh, she's good. I kick myself for taking so long to get her together. If I'd just waited to spend any money until now I could've bought Porterbuilt and AccuAir stuff! Instead I'm trying to get her on the road with 5-6 year old stuff so I can start saving for upgrades

Also, I'm secretly happy you've got another build thread... that means another chance to see more of your tricks and secrets

Dinos63 · 01-31-2011, 01:55 PM

WOW KILLER FIND, AND I ALSO LIKE THE TRAILER

n2billet · 02-03-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

WOW KILLER FIND, AND I ALSO LIKE THE TRAILER

Dino....with all the stuff that you own do you have a trailer or does all your stuff run?

As you can see I need a trailer...

butternut1972 · 01-30-2011, 11:05 PM

I'm in. What brand of trailer is that?

n2billet · 01-30-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

I'm in. What brand of trailer is that?

It's been so long I forgot, it's 21 years old. I bought it from Ken (N2TRUX) about 15 years ago and have re-done it three times. I just finished it again last week.

I added the side steps and all the aluminum thread plate, the rear extra long and wide ramps, frenched license box and the aluminum tool box with winch. It had a 4ft high box on the front but it weight something like 500 pounds and my 1/2 couldn't handle it (had a dually).

butternut1972 · 01-30-2011, 11:42 PM

WOW it looks brand new. I have been looking for a steel deck trailer. I like what you have done with it.

**LEEVON** · 01-30-2011, 11:48 PM

Even your 3rd cousins have good taste, where do I sign up to be in the family? I'll be watching this one of course...Goodguy's 2013?

CheyenneShop · 01-30-2011, 11:58 PM

Trucks just fall out of the sky for you now!!! Can't wait bro - Ronnie

franky69c10 · 01-31-2011, 12:06 AM

Nice

Posted via Mobile Device

Painter D · 01-31-2011, 01:40 AM

Just watching.

n2billet · 01-31-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Even your 3rd cousins have good taste, where do I sign up to be in the family? I'll be watching this one of course...Goodguy's 2013?

More like 2023.....

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Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Just watching.

No need to watch when you can come over and start the body work!

VA72C10 · 01-31-2011, 02:18 PM

Love the "in the family" builds.....especially when PB is involved

Subscribing so when you do get around to it, I'll be ready

STOCKISH · 02-01-2011, 10:45 AM

Sweet start to what I can only imagine will be another amazing build. Subscribed and cant wait to see how this evolves.

aggie91 · 02-03-2011, 05:35 PM

Looks like another one our your builds that I will have to watch!

bigguy69 · 02-03-2011, 09:44 PM

im in again!!

n2billet · 02-04-2011, 02:59 PM

We don't get a lot of snow in this part of the country so it's rare. I took the opportunity to get the "Orange Turd" out and have some fun...getting back up the driveway wasn't fun

01-30-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. So I get a call last Sunday from my 3rd Cousin asking me if I would be interested in his old truck that he has had for the last 25 plus years. I have seen this truck many times during the years but just thought that he would never let her go but after turning 80 he said it was time and besides he still has his Caddy. I jumped in my truck and drove over to his house to take a look (I really didn't care what shape it was in because I wanted it) after a couple of beers and a hand shake it was mine. He made me a really good deal and this past Friday I loaded it up on the trailer and brought it home. The plans for this one is to collect parts while I finish my 67 project "Hazel". The good part about this truck is I have most of the sheet metal parts I need to made the body very solid and straight. The only rust I have found have been in the drivers outer rocker and some on the floor where the toe board meets the floor seam by the dimmer switch. Anyway, here's the stats and some pictures. 68 SWB Custom 327 V8 Turbo 400 Was Saddle and white once upon a time. The suspension will be handled by PorterBuild (he should have a new kit by the time I get to that point)! I always name my trucks/cars so this one is Harriette because the cousin I got it from name is Harry.....thought it fit? Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold Last edited by n2billet; 01-30-2011 at 10:35 PM.

01-30-2011, 10:36 PM	#2
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. Oh, don't even ask about those mud flaps......they belong to N2TRUX ! __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-30-2011, 10:38 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. i hate you!!!!! you always get the good trucks!!!!! first the 50th then that gorgeous 67 then a nice 68! lol WE NEED INTERIOR SHOTS Last edited by 67chevy1series; 01-30-2011 at 10:41 PM.

01-30-2011, 10:45 PM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. oh yes that 71 right? i understand about wanting to kepp it in the family ......i hope my 67 says in the Hodge family for a long time or forever!

01-30-2011, 10:47 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. Signing up for another great project,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-30-2011, 10:49 PM	#8
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. That's it! I refuse to visit the projects and builds forum until you get your own sub-section so I don't have to see anymore of this! subscribed __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-31-2011, 01:55 PM	#11
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. WOW KILLER FIND, AND I ALSO LIKE THE TRAILER __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-30-2011, 11:05 PM	#13
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. I'm in. What brand of trailer is that?

01-30-2011, 11:42 PM	#15
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. WOW it looks brand new. I have been looking for a steel deck trailer. I like what you have done with it.

01-30-2011, 11:48 PM	#16
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. Even your 3rd cousins have good taste, where do I sign up to be in the family? I'll be watching this one of course...Goodguy's 2013? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-30-2011, 11:58 PM	#17
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. Trucks just fall out of the sky for you now!!! Can't wait bro - Ronnie __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

01-31-2011, 12:06 AM	#18
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

01-31-2011, 01:40 AM	#19
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01-31-2011, 02:18 PM	#21
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02-01-2011, 10:45 AM	#22
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02-03-2011, 05:35 PM	#23
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02-03-2011, 09:44 PM	#24
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02-04-2011, 02:59 PM	#25
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project "Harriette" A slow and long term build. We don't get a lot of snow in this part of the country so it's rare. I took the opportunity to get the "Orange Turd" out and have some fun...getting back up the driveway wasn't fun Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

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