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jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:14 PM

Ike the title says!! I have been putting along for several years but have not kept up with enough for a build thread.. 72 swb static drop 5/7 notch, 350/350. Pics to follow..

First pic is the first day out on her own power.

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:15 PM

My little helper..

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:18 PM

Reflection,, tried to get as much orange peel out as possible

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:19 PM

My version of shaving the drip rail

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:20 PM

Top view of drip rail

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:21 PM

Down the side

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:24 PM

Bed floor,, I decided to do line x so I won't be worried about scratching it of o wanted to take some chairs to the cruise ins

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:25 PM

Recessed the has filler below the ridges in the bed

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:27 PM

Motor shot

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 10:28 PM

Seats are out of an 88-93 Gm

jessemthompson · 06-12-2015, 10:37 PM

That's a good looking truck. You've done very well with it.

jcblue · 06-12-2015, 11:01 PM

Thank you

cooperhw · 06-12-2015, 11:22 PM

Good looking truck, hurt my neck to look sideways so,

cooperhw · 06-12-2015, 11:23 PM

the rest

jcblue · 06-13-2015, 05:29 AM

Thank you copperhw.. I can never seem to get that right

T_Raven · 06-13-2015, 06:07 AM

looks really good

7tee · 06-13-2015, 07:15 AM

Super sharp...

cooperhw · 06-13-2015, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcblue

Thank you copperhw.. I can never seem to get that right

You are welcome. No problem. *****en looking truck.

bigguy69 · 06-13-2015, 09:01 AM

Nice

yuccales · 06-13-2015, 09:12 AM

Great looking rig!

chevy88 · 06-13-2015, 09:23 AM

Sharp looking truck, did the seats bolt right in or did you have to modify the base under the seat?

**michael bustamante** · 06-13-2015, 12:05 PM

thats a purdy red!
which ac set up did you use?
i got that same problem leaving wrenches on my battery to i can get the shock of a life time

jcblue · 06-13-2015, 04:04 PM

Chevy88 I made a brace/ bracket that under the floor of the truck that the seats bolt through.. Thanks for the comments..

jcblue · 06-13-2015, 04:09 PM

What I did today.. Made a wall for the rear of cab.. What should I cover it in? Carpet or vinyl like the seats?

jcblue · 06-13-2015, 04:10 PM

With the seats

06-12-2015, 10:14 PM	#1
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Ike the title says!! I have been putting along for several years but have not kept up with enough for a build thread.. 72 swb static drop 5/7 notch, 350/350. Pics to follow.. First pic is the first day out on her own power. Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:15 PM	#2
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. My little helper.. Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:18 PM	#3
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Reflection,, tried to get as much orange peel out as possible Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:19 PM	#4
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. My version of shaving the drip rail Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:20 PM	#5
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Top view of drip rail Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:21 PM	#6
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Down the side Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:24 PM	#7
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Bed floor,, I decided to do line x so I won't be worried about scratching it of o wanted to take some chairs to the cruise ins Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:25 PM	#8
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Recessed the has filler below the ridges in the bed Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:27 PM	#9
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Motor shot Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:28 PM	#10
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Seats are out of an 88-93 Gm Attached Images

06-12-2015, 10:37 PM	#11
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. That's a good looking truck. You've done very well with it.

06-12-2015, 11:01 PM	#12
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Thank you

06-12-2015, 11:22 PM	#13
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Good looking truck, hurt my neck to look sideways so, Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

06-12-2015, 11:23 PM	#14
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. the rest Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

06-13-2015, 05:29 AM	#15
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Thank you copperhw.. I can never seem to get that right



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06-13-2015, 06:07 AM	#16
T_Raven Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Idaho Falls, Id Posts: 86	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. looks really good __________________ My projects 53 GMC, 54 GMC, 67 GMC, 01 GMC DMAX 67, 68, 69, 72 Firebirds, 79 TA, 68 Camaro, 68 Mustang

06-13-2015, 07:15 AM	#17
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06-13-2015, 09:12 AM	#20
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Great looking rig!

06-13-2015, 09:23 AM	#21
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Sharp looking truck, did the seats bolt right in or did you have to modify the base under the seat? __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

06-13-2015, 12:05 PM	#22
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. thats a purdy red! which ac set up did you use? i got that same problem leaving wrenches on my battery to i can get the shock of a life time __________________ 1967custom

06-13-2015, 04:04 PM	#23
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. Chevy88 I made a brace/ bracket that under the floor of the truck that the seats bolt through.. Thanks for the comments..

06-13-2015, 04:09 PM	#24
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. What I did today.. Made a wall for the rear of cab.. What should I cover it in? Carpet or vinyl like the seats? Attached Images

06-13-2015, 04:10 PM	#25
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at.. With the seats Attached Images

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