My '67 project start to finish. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HONDAWASAKI · 02-15-2020, 07:16 PM

This is the start of a dream of mine for quite some time, I bought the truck I wanted in the pacific northwest sight unseen, and after i got it home realized the cab was rusting from the inside out. I found a unicorn rust free '67 motorhome cab with A/C locally and switched it out to start.

HONDAWASAKI · 02-15-2020, 07:17 PM

The cab was super clean inside and out.

HONDAWASAKI · 02-15-2020, 07:38 PM

I built a LQ4 with LQ9 pistons, luniti cam, LS6 intake and belt drive, Speartech harness, and computer flash.

HONDAWASAKI · 02-15-2020, 07:41 PM

Intake tube from a chev truck did the trick, raised the battery box up 4" to accommodate the filter for the clean look. The lokar shifter is a little redicluous, but I really like it.

HONDAWASAKI · 02-15-2020, 07:46 PM

Disk brake conversion, drop spindles, belltech shocks, and lowering springs. So 3.5/4 drop. Welded up the aux tank holes. Found a survivor bumper and got rid of the utility jobber.

HONDAWASAKI · 02-15-2020, 07:49 PM

She runs really good, and it has been my daily driver for about 3 months. It drives so nice, I even sold my commuter.

**1968k20** · 02-15-2020, 10:06 PM

Wow! Glad you lived to tell this story. This is exactly why I like to drive old trucks/cars; they are made of metal.

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 02-15-2020, 10:19 PM

Jesus H. Christ!!!!

If this had been a modern day "plastic-mobile" you would NOT be writing this, or anything else! That truck saved your life from this cell-gabbing MORON!!!!!

James K · 02-18-2020, 07:01 PM

Amazing. Glad you are recovering.

cornerstone · 02-19-2020, 01:14 AM

Man. I know your in all kinds of pain. Thank the Lord you are alright and lived to tell about it. I sincerely hope and pray you will have a full recovery, whatever your injuries may be. Please tell me the jack wagon who altered the course of your life has taken responsibility for this. Please tell us he had insurance.

**MDPotter** · 02-20-2020, 12:52 PM

I've read through this a few times, it's hard to wrap my head around it. Really cool truck with a great powertrain, unfortunate to see it destroyed.

But more importantly, you're alive. It's so easy to get totally engulfed in our daily lives with work, finances, family, hobbies, or some stupid little fight with your significant other. I really try to keep things in perspective like you said - don't forget what's important in life.

I wish you the best in your recovery and hope you find another truck to enjoy.

mcm1209 · 02-26-2020, 06:28 PM

At least you are able to be here and look for another project!
Good luck on the search and post up as soon as you find something!

Inverter · 02-26-2020, 07:57 PM

Have to go against the grain here. Certain amount of luck involved in these matters. Level of attention, driver ability, vehicle condition/capability and the truth of determinism that created the moment in time. Quite lucky you survived.
I will say a modern vehicle wouldn't have fared any better against a tree but would’ve had a better chance of avoiding the other driver w/o spinning out. But too many variables to calculate w/o the data.

67chevemall · 03-03-2020, 12:12 PM

Wow! Glad you are ok.

Motor should be ok. Good luck in your hunt.
Anybody have a rolling chassie to help this guy out?

02-15-2020, 07:16 PM	#1
HONDAWASAKI Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 114	My '67 project start to finish. This is the start of a dream of mine for quite some time, I bought the truck I wanted in the pacific northwest sight unseen, and after i got it home realized the cab was rusting from the inside out. I found a unicorn rust free '67 motorhome cab with A/C locally and switched it out to start. Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 shortie. Last edited by HONDAWASAKI; 02-15-2020 at 07:58 PM.

02-15-2020, 07:17 PM	#2
HONDAWASAKI Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 114	Re: My '67 project start to finish. The cab was super clean inside and out. Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 shortie.

02-15-2020, 07:38 PM	#3
HONDAWASAKI Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 114	Re: My '67 project start to finish. I built a LQ4 with LQ9 pistons, luniti cam, LS6 intake and belt drive, Speartech harness, and computer flash. Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 shortie.

02-15-2020, 07:41 PM	#4
HONDAWASAKI Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 114	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Intake tube from a chev truck did the trick, raised the battery box up 4" to accommodate the filter for the clean look. The lokar shifter is a little redicluous, but I really like it. Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 shortie.

02-15-2020, 07:46 PM	#5
HONDAWASAKI Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 114	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Disk brake conversion, drop spindles, belltech shocks, and lowering springs. So 3.5/4 drop. Welded up the aux tank holes. Found a survivor bumper and got rid of the utility jobber. Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 shortie.

02-15-2020, 07:49 PM	#6
HONDAWASAKI Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 114	Re: My '67 project start to finish. She runs really good, and it has been my daily driver for about 3 months. It drives so nice, I even sold my commuter. Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 shortie.

02-15-2020, 10:06 PM	#7
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Wow! Glad you lived to tell this story. This is exactly why I like to drive old trucks/cars; they are made of metal. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

02-15-2020, 10:19 PM	#8
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Jesus H. Christ!!!! If this had been a modern day "plastic-mobile" you would NOT be writing this, or anything else! That truck saved your life from this cell-gabbing MORON!!!!! __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

02-18-2020, 07:01 PM	#9
James K Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Taylorsville, UT Posts: 24	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Amazing. Glad you are recovering.

02-19-2020, 01:14 AM	#10
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Man. I know your in all kinds of pain. Thank the Lord you are alright and lived to tell about it. I sincerely hope and pray you will have a full recovery, whatever your injuries may be. Please tell me the jack wagon who altered the course of your life has taken responsibility for this. Please tell us he had insurance. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

02-20-2020, 12:52 PM	#11
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: My '67 project start to finish. I've read through this a few times, it's hard to wrap my head around it. Really cool truck with a great powertrain, unfortunate to see it destroyed. But more importantly, you're alive. It's so easy to get totally engulfed in our daily lives with work, finances, family, hobbies, or some stupid little fight with your significant other. I really try to keep things in perspective like you said - don't forget what's important in life. I wish you the best in your recovery and hope you find another truck to enjoy. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

02-26-2020, 06:28 PM	#12
mcm1209 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Porter, Texas Posts: 115	Re: My '67 project start to finish. At least you are able to be here and look for another project! Good luck on the search and post up as soon as you find something!

02-26-2020, 07:57 PM	#13
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Have to go against the grain here. Certain amount of luck involved in these matters. Level of attention, driver ability, vehicle condition/capability and the truth of determinism that created the moment in time. Quite lucky you survived. I will say a modern vehicle wouldn't have fared any better against a tree but would’ve had a better chance of avoiding the other driver w/o spinning out. But too many variables to calculate w/o the data. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

03-03-2020, 12:12 PM	#14
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: My '67 project start to finish. Wow! Glad you are ok. Motor should be ok. Good luck in your hunt. Anybody have a rolling chassie to help this guy out? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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