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MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:23 PM

We lost my Father in Law the beginning of August. I ended up with his old fishing truck. Had quite a few good fishing trips with him in this old truck. I am going to try to fix it up a bit. I think he would have liked to see it cleaned up.
Where I started:

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:26 PM

Had to correct the altitude. 4-6 drop, Bell-tech spindles and flip kit, cut one coil from stock springs.

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:28 PM

Changed the work truck grille for the fancy stuff with a billet insert.

rchavez101 · 10-08-2011, 10:27 PM

Looks great. It's ready to go fishing.

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rchavez101

Looks great. It's ready to go fishing.

I was just checking yours out. Amazing how similar out trucks started out.

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:31 PM

Changed out the wheels and tires thanks to Jon.

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:39 PM

Its a 4.3 5spd truck with 190k+ miles on it. Still runs great, although smokes a tad sometimes. Going to try to even the paint out by buffing the basecoat out. All the clearcoat came off the first time I pressure washed it.

I have a rollpan to install, and a wish list of things I would like to do eventually. For now I am just going to drive it and be thankful I have another project finally.

jb1016 · 10-08-2011, 11:08 PM

Subscribed -- looks good. You can really tell where that bugshield was!

Glad you got a cool new project, but sorry for your loss.

rchavez101 · 10-09-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MattA

I was just checking yours out. Amazing how similar out trucks started out.

So True. I see yours and mine and the only difference is the color. Keep it going. I love it even more now that I put in the automatic. Soon a bigger motor.

SCOTI · 10-10-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rchavez101

So True. I see yours and mine and the only difference is the color. Keep it going. I love it even more now that I put in the automatic. Soon a bigger motor.

I keep telling him.... a 6.0/4l80e would look right @ home in there

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MattA · 10-10-2011, 08:33 AM

I am tired of the 5spd already, so a auto swap is definately in the plans. 6.0, 4l80 sounds like a good plan. Wonder where I could find a combo like that.

**lolife99** · 10-08-2011, 10:29 PM

Subscribing.
What else is planned for this truck?

stealthy '69 · 10-14-2011, 11:13 PM

What a transformation. Keep it up!

SCOTI · 10-15-2011, 09:35 AM

Where are the pics of the 'new' center caps? Maybe try & get a pic of the old caps w/the lug nut covers too??

MattA · 10-15-2011, 01:12 PM

l'll get some pics tonight.

MattA · 12-29-2011, 09:07 PM

Have been getting a little done. Picked up some new caps from Hubcap Kingdom in Tulsa. I was expecting some take off caps, ended up with what was a make ready package that would have shipped with a Safari van when new.
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Also ran a buffer over it to try to even out the paint a bit.

MattA · 12-29-2011, 09:11 PM

Also finally got the roll pan installed. The color is way off, I will reshoot it soon.
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MattA · 12-29-2011, 09:14 PM

Also repainted the wheels. Not sure i like it though, any suggestions are welcome.
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MattA · 12-30-2011, 10:29 AM

I will get a pic of the grille when I get back to town.
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jb1016 · 12-30-2011, 12:08 PM

I like the darker wheels. And I recently got some flat 88-98 caps the same way -- truck got custom wheels at the dealer before the caps even got mounted. They were in awesome shape.

**lolife99** · 12-30-2011, 12:58 PM

How about a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 Boss 338's.
The offsets were designed for these trucks.

SCOTI · 12-30-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

How about a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 Boss 338's.
The offsets were designed for these trucks.

I tried already.... Not in his current budget.

rchavez101 · 12-30-2011, 02:42 PM

Looks good wheels look awesome black.

Matt R · 01-01-2012, 12:49 AM

That pic of your truck from the back is sick!!! Great stance "attitude adjustment"!!!

gmt400 · 01-01-2012, 04:58 PM

cant resist keeping up with a reb cab short bed. SUBD

10-08-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Jack's truck We lost my Father in Law the beginning of August. I ended up with his old fishing truck. Had quite a few good fishing trips with him in this old truck. I am going to try to fix it up a bit. I think he would have liked to see it cleaned up. Where I started: Attached Images Last edited by MattA; 10-08-2011 at 10:42 PM.

10-08-2011, 10:26 PM	#2
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Had to correct the altitude. 4-6 drop, Bell-tech spindles and flip kit, cut one coil from stock springs. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:28 PM	#3
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Changed the work truck grille for the fancy stuff with a billet insert. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:27 PM	#4
rchavez101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 503	Re: Jack's truck Looks great. It's ready to go fishing. __________________ 94 Chevy SWB in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477390

10-08-2011, 10:31 PM	#6
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Changed out the wheels and tires thanks to Jon. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:39 PM	#7
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Its a 4.3 5spd truck with 190k+ miles on it. Still runs great, although smokes a tad sometimes. Going to try to even the paint out by buffing the basecoat out. All the clearcoat came off the first time I pressure washed it. I have a rollpan to install, and a wish list of things I would like to do eventually. For now I am just going to drive it and be thankful I have another project finally.

10-10-2011, 08:33 AM	#11
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck I am tired of the 5spd already, so a auto swap is definately in the plans. 6.0, 4l80 sounds like a good plan. Wonder where I could find a combo like that.

10-08-2011, 10:29 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: Jack's truck Subscribing. What else is planned for this truck? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-15-2011, 09:35 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,091	Re: Jack's truck Where are the pics of the 'new' center caps? Maybe try & get a pic of the old caps w/the lug nut covers too?? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-15-2011, 01:12 PM	#15
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck l'll get some pics tonight.

12-29-2011, 09:07 PM	#16
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Have been getting a little done. Picked up some new caps from Hubcap Kingdom in Tulsa. I was expecting some take off caps, ended up with what was a make ready package that would have shipped with a Safari van when new. Also ran a buffer over it to try to even out the paint a bit. Last edited by MattA; 12-29-2011 at 09:18 PM.

12-29-2011, 09:11 PM	#17
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Also finally got the roll pan installed. The color is way off, I will reshoot it soon.

12-29-2011, 09:14 PM	#18
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Also repainted the wheels. Not sure i like it though, any suggestions are welcome.

12-30-2011, 10:29 AM	#19
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck I will get a pic of the grille when I get back to town. Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2011, 12:58 PM	#21
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: Jack's truck How about a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 Boss 338's. The offsets were designed for these trucks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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12-30-2011, 02:42 PM	#23
rchavez101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 503	Re: Jack's truck Looks good wheels look awesome black. __________________ 94 Chevy SWB in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477390

01-01-2012, 12:49 AM	#24
Matt R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FI South Carolina Posts: 125	Re: Jack's truck That pic of your truck from the back is sick!!! Great stance "attitude adjustment"!!!

01-01-2012, 04:58 PM	#25
gmt400 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 104	Re: Jack's truck cant resist keeping up with a reb cab short bed. SUBD

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