Looking for Trucks for '67-'72 C10 Restoration Book

[kdubaz]

Hey everyone, my name is Kevin Whipps and I've been a member here since 2003 or so. Back then I was doing a lot of work for the truck magazines, and, as you can ask him yourself, I did a lot of work with Dino (Dinos63) back then, and I've shot a few things for Del and Sam as well.

I've been tasked with writing a '67-'72 Chevy Truck Restoration book for CarTech books, and I'm looking for trucks. Doesn't matter if they're custom, all I need is trucks in progress in one form or another to document what they're doing. I need brakes, suspension, engine, rust repair — basically everything.

Although I'm based in Arizona, I'll drive to California or Nevada if the right truck is there. If you're elsewhere in the country, PM me and maybe we can get something to work out, who knows.

I'm also looking for a cover truck (or trucks) for the book. In this case, the vehicles should be clean restorations, or mild customs might work as well, depends on the truck. Heck, I'd be fine with a truck in progress if we could get a cool shot of work being done.

Anyway, if you're interested you can PM me here, or hit me up on my website, which is kevinwhipps.com. Thanks!

In case you want to confirm my existence (and that I'm not a spammer), here's some links to work I've done.

Del Uschenko's '65 Chevrolet C10
ORIGINAL PATINA: SAM CASTRONOVA’S 1965 CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP
Dino's '53
Dino's '66 Suburban for Classic Trucks
Scans of Dino's Crew Cab for Street Trucks

[BigMike]

Pretty cool opportunity to get your truck in a book. Wish my truck was in good enough shape to help you. Good luck though.

[JointTech]

Im at rolling chassis stage now. Let me know what you need. Working on body and engine now.

[69chevytrucker]

here is a cover shot for you

[69chevytrucker]

complete with tools and nuts and bolts lol

[trkfrk]

Kevin,

I am about 4 hours from you. I started my project 4 years ago and is 75% complete. It is a very well documented build with over a 1,000 pictures to support it. Check out my build thread.

Thanks,

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Kevin,

I am about 4 hours from you. I started my project 4 years ago and is 75% complete. It is a very well documented build with over a 1,000 pictures to support it. Check out my build thread.

Thanks,

Here are a couple of pictures.

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Here is my build. Tons of pics from start to finish. Also have more pictures not posted if you would be interested.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=493060

[BlackBettyGMC]

I have an amazing truck that is better than most in the magazines, seriously. Built by Mike Chopp, She is a 72 GMC Short bed, numbers matching, 402 bb, bagged (But not ghetto....accuair), the most amazing black paint with red interior, porter built suspension, powder coated frame.....seriously unreal..... She will take your breath. I do have pics of most of the restoration too, you will be amazed at the detail and work. Email me and I can send pics, video etc. my email is james@championrenovations.com

Thanks,
Jamesjames@championrenovations.com

[BlackBettyGMC]

More pics


james@championrenovations.com

[sduckworth13]

Scott, I thought you did a awesome job on your "heavy half " build. I like also that it was a family affair and your boys helped you.

[kdubaz]

Man there are some good options here. I'll be reaching out to everyone shortly. Thanks, and keep them coming!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by kdubaz

Man there are some good options here. I'll be reaching out to everyone shortly. Thanks, and keep them coming!

Kevin,

It was really nice hanging out and getting to know you today. I can't wait to see all of the pictures you took! Thank you so much for considering my build for your book... I'm looking forward to the finished product

Thanks again,

[kdubaz]

No Mark, thank you! That was a lot of fun and I got some great shots out of the day. Thanks again, and I'm still looking for pics, so if anyone has any, just let me know.

[colgad]

If you needed any shots of the larger C-series of trucks. I turned a 72 C50 box truck into a pickup a few years ago.

[davepl]

75 posts over the course of 11 years on the world's biggest forum dedicated to this exact model of truck? I'm in no position to question your knowledge or ability, I've never met or heard of you (nor you me, I'm sure). Just looked odd!

[kdubaz]

Originally Posted by davepl

75 posts over the course of 11 years on the world's biggest forum dedicated to this exact model of truck? I'm in no position to question your knowledge or ability, I've never met or heard of you (nor you me, I'm sure). Just looked odd!

Sure, I understand. There are plenty of people who can back up my knowledge of trucks if need be, both on and off this forum. But if you have any questions, just send me a PM and I can give you any credentials you ask for.

[JHT67]

OK way off the subject soooo, is there a lot of Whipps out there, I used to work with guy named Chip Whipps, first name wasn't actually Chip but that's what he went by, anyway just thought it was interesting

[kdubaz]

Originally Posted by JHT67

OK way off the subject soooo, is there a lot of Whipps out there, I used to work with guy named Chip Whipps, first name wasn't actually Chip but that's what he went by, anyway just thought it was interesting

I've never met another Whipps in person, but there is another Kevin Whipps who is a musician. I must piss that guy off because I keep buying Whipps-related URLs.

[deuceswildpacefl]

so far we have 2 big block builds one is radical body and suspension work the other is stock, 1 5.3 build with some body mods, and we are currently on our 4th [big block] and 5th [327] 67 swb builds with 3 more left to go after these are finished

[kdubaz]

Originally Posted by deuceswildpacefl

so far we have 2 big block builds one is radical body and suspension work the other is stock, 1 5.3 build with some body mods, and we are currently on our 4th [big block] and 5th [327] 67 swb builds with 3 more left to go after these are finished

I'd love to see some pics! Any build links I can check out?

[Matt Cramer]

My 4.8 swapped truck would mostly be good for pictures of what to look out for when buying one of these trucks. Although I did take a number of pictures of what was involved with the Gen III engine swap. Let me know if you're interested. I'm on the East Coast, but could send pictures.

[deuceswildpacefl]

I do have pics, the big block 67 radical mod truck is on a powder coated frame with full air ride and c notched with narrowed 9" ford rear. the 5.3 is a powder coated frame with dropped spindals and lowering spring lowered a total of 5" and has some serious dash modification I don't have a link to a site with the builds most of the pics are just here on my computer and I dont really know how to attach them on here.

[deuceswildpacefl]

kevin finally got a url for the 67 red truck this truck was bought new by granddad it is fully restored and I have over 1000 pics of the process including all the body work, rockers, cab corners, shaved drip rails, dash, ac and so on granddad turn 100 nest month

[kdubaz]

Originally Posted by deuceswildpacefl

kevin finally got a url for the 67 red truck this truck was bought new by granddad it is fully restored and I have over 1000 pics of the process including all the body work, rockers, cab corners, shaved drip rails, dash, ac and so on granddad turn 100 nest month

PM me and we'll talk more about it.