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Urban Chop Shop
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Tigard Oregon
Posts: 264
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I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Hopefully you guys will have me back. Some of you I still stay in contact with and others I have have not talked to since 2010. I sold My old bagged Pabst Short stepper due to a divorce in July of 2010. Well after sinking to an all time low I am back up on my feet and built a few cars in the last few years. After paying off the bills, Jack, who many of you know here as chevytrucknut, is helping a brother out.
I reached out to him a few weeks back and said I have cash and want a 60-66 again. He replied by telling me he had a cool old traditional style shop truck he was building and he put my name on it. Here is what he stated with. 1968 longbed half ton. It was an old farm truck that was beat to hell. BUT, it had a strong 327, th400 and power steering. It drove like a dream. He junked the body, took her down to the frame. He went shopping up in the Columbia Gorge here in Oregon and found a complete 1965 body. The body came off a 4x4 farm truck that was used as a Hay truck for its entire life. The 65 had very little rust and was complete.. It has it fair share of dents and dings, but he saw a cool pataina'd shop truck that would fit perfect on that 68 frame. We are in the beginning steps of the build. Although we will have it as a daily driver in about a month. He Freshened up the paint on the entire frame, added a bolt in c-notch, tj springs, adjustable panhard, rear air shocks, 2 inch lowering blocks, cut 1 coil up front, new drop shocks etc. The wheels are original Chrome reverse 6 luggers he has had for over 20 years.. He has been waiting for a perfect project.. New thin whites, all new wiring harness is going in, will have full gauge cluster etc. I am putting full new interior this winter. But for now we will have a complete slammed, beautifully running, full pinstripped shop truck. I hope you guys will like this build and will have me back in the family.. Any ideas are welcome. I am doing this whole build on downer parts and hand me downs. I am looking for stock mirrors, and rear bumper, and little knicknacks.. if you have ideas or want to see some cool parts on her.. HOLLA.. Pics to follow..
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Urban Chop Shop
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Tigard Oregon
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
I know, I know, This tread is worthless without pics.. But for what ever reason, I just re-upped my premium subscription and its not letting me load pics?
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Location: San Jose NOR*CAL
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Welcome back bro.!!!
And Semper Fi!
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Urban Chop Shop
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Urban Chop Shop
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Location: Tigard Oregon
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Here are a few
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Urban Chop Shop
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Location: Tigard Oregon
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
A few more
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Glad to see you back, and with another cool project. Glad you made it through the tough times, a lot of us have endured the same drill. Looking forward to the updates!
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Midway, NC
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
I will be watching this one
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Welcome back!!!
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Williams, CA
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Cool! Glad you're back, even though you left before I became a member!
That's a really neat project, but I'm even more glad that you're back "up" after your "all time low!"
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Registered User
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Location: menifee california
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
welcome back. I really wanted to buy your old truck because I thought it was a really cool build. from what I have seen from your old truck this one will be cool also
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Urban Chop Shop
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Location: Tigard Oregon
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Thanks Guys. It feels great to see some familiar faces. This one is gonna be a cool old Rusty Ride. I have some great plans for it. The goal is to keep the outside as original with the story, wear and dents. The inside will be super clean, all new and fully functional. Suspension, drivetrain etc will be clean, and super dependable. I want to be able to road trip this truck anywhere and my daughter is now 4.. (How time flies) and needs to be safe for her. She totally is into old trucks and loves to hang with daddy in the shop. BIG shout out to chevytrucknut for hooking a brother up.
Stay tuned.. We have a few plans for this. BUT I am looking for parts. Chevytrucknut has most but we need a rear bumper, rear bumper brackets, mirrors, etc. Any parts you want to sell would be appreciated.
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Louisiana
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Welcome back.
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
If you need anything let me know...........I'm a 20 min drive from you
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Urban Chop Shop
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Location: Tigard Oregon
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Good to hear from you again bro. Jack is hard at work on this thing. I work weekends and have mid weeks off so its hard for me to help him get it road worthy. Although we have most of what we need. I am looking for stock door mirrors and need some sun visors. Not anything that will keep me from driving, but as he is working on the final stuff on the outside, I am rounding up the little parts.
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
love to see it ...........
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Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Welcome back
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Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Congrats on the new truck, & glad to have ya back! Looks like a pretty good start thus far, & sounds like a great plan for the truck. Looking forward to more updates.
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Urban Chop Shop
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Urban Chop Shop
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Location: Tigard Oregon
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Jack was able to replace the rockers tonight. Getting closer.
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Urban Chop Shop
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Location: Tigard Oregon
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Sorry for the delay boys. Been working but not posting pics. Here she is, Still not done yet, but back on the road. Finally. Gonna do some more work to her over the winter.
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2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines |
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Urban Chop Shop
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Here's a few pics of the bag set up we did.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Scottsdale, Az
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Those are some long glass packs looking good
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Welcome back Bird !!!
Nice looking build ... JUST noticed the packs, yes they are super schlong !! ![]()
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Re: I'm back, 3 years was too long, Back with 65 shop truck
Welcome back and great progress on the new build.
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