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trucks72 · 08-19-2005, 09:35 AM

I have just started this truck for someone. I have all the body painted and ready to put on the frame. It is a viper red short wide bed. truck has air, power steering, power brakes, tilt tach, and bucket seats. It also will have a 402 with a 700R4 behind it. The rearend has 373 gears and a posi unit in it. These are pictures of the frame. I will post more later.

Jimbotronics · 08-19-2005, 09:45 AM

nice work - wish I was that far along..lol

CHEVYE · 08-19-2005, 10:03 AM

nice

purple gas · 08-19-2005, 10:08 AM

If my frame looked that nice I'd have moved it into my living room

Joe67 · 08-19-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbotronics

nice work - wish I was that far along..lol

Same here

*FormerMember* · 08-19-2005, 10:45 AM

Nice... I'll be doing something similiar.

Bill72BB · 08-19-2005, 11:45 AM

That is Sweet .

**uncle** · 08-19-2005, 08:44 PM

Truck Shop?

matthufham · 08-19-2005, 09:11 PM

that is sooo nice. i can't even touch that with my brushed on rustoleum and stock everything mechanical.

Alexis · 08-19-2005, 09:28 PM

I wet myself...........

bagged91 · 08-19-2005, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

If my frame looked that nice I'd have moved it into my living room

Same here.... Is that paint or powder?

trucks72 · 08-22-2005, 11:35 AM

It is paint. Water sanded the frame rails and alot of the rest. it is really smooth.

BIGT05 · 08-22-2005, 03:51 PM

wow dude looks like ur really going all out on that thing sweet !!

ratrod67 · 08-22-2005, 06:08 PM

Almost a shame to cover it up. Excellent job!!

Wootdog · 08-23-2005, 08:16 PM

Really good job. Kerry

silvertonguedevil · 08-23-2005, 08:27 PM

That is frickin' SA-WEET! Let's see some pics of the cab and stuff!

toms68cst · 08-23-2005, 09:08 PM

Wanna do my truck next?????

*dtlilly* · 08-23-2005, 11:26 PM

I wish I had the ability to do that to my truck. I'm just going to give it a rattle can paint job once the body is again (the first time was when I used rust conveter to prime it). Very nice work!

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2005, 11:58 PM

OMFG

Rollie396 · 08-24-2005, 12:00 AM

awesome!

edmonton72 · 08-24-2005, 04:56 AM

Looking pretty good. Looks just like my frame. Did you get new ball joints? how hard are those to change? At least you have a garage to work and don't have to wait for good weather to paint.

trucks72 · 08-24-2005, 11:19 AM

I have the motor and the trans. in the frame now. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

panhandler62 · 08-24-2005, 11:52 AM

When I look at that I feel like a 4yo scribbling on an etch-a-sketch on the floor of the Sistine chaple while Michealangelo paints the ceiling.

I don't think the dishes I washed last night are as clean as that frame!

72swb4me · 08-31-2005, 03:31 PM

You got any more pics?

raidermanny · 08-31-2005, 08:22 PM

what kind of paint is that on the frame? my eastwood gloss chassis black doesnt even come close to that shine

08-19-2005, 09:35 AM	#1
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	1972 Big Block Frame Off Project(NEW PICTURES) I have just started this truck for someone. I have all the body painted and ready to put on the frame. It is a viper red short wide bed. truck has air, power steering, power brakes, tilt tach, and bucket seats. It also will have a 402 with a 700R4 behind it. The rearend has 373 gears and a posi unit in it. These are pictures of the frame. I will post more later. Attached Images Last edited by trucks72; 11-22-2005 at 12:23 PM. Reason: to change title

08-19-2005, 09:45 AM	#2
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	nice work - wish I was that far along..lol __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

08-19-2005, 10:03 AM	#3
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	nice __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

08-19-2005, 10:08 AM	#4
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	If my frame looked that nice I'd have moved it into my living room __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

08-19-2005, 11:45 AM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	That is Sweet . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

08-19-2005, 10:45 AM	#6
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Nice... I'll be doing something similiar.

08-19-2005, 08:44 PM	#8
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Truck Shop?

08-19-2005, 09:11 PM	#9
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	that is sooo nice. i can't even touch that with my brushed on rustoleum and stock everything mechanical.

08-19-2005, 09:28 PM	#10
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	I wet myself...........

08-22-2005, 11:35 AM	#12
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	72 frame off It is paint. Water sanded the frame rails and alot of the rest. it is really smooth.

08-22-2005, 03:51 PM	#13
BIGT05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Silsbee Tx Posts: 72	wow dude looks like ur really going all out on that thing sweet !! __________________ 1982 Swb Gen 1 350 forged trw racing pistons 265 edbrock cam and lifters with a 4bbl edel brock carb sitting on 295 50 15s = RIP it throw a rod a few actually i fought the law and i won i fought the law and i won 94 ford ranger -granpas old truck can anyone say chevy smallblock a man and his truck ahh its a beautiful thing Ive got an idea Lets just poke it!!

08-22-2005, 06:08 PM	#14
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Almost a shame to cover it up. Excellent job!!

08-23-2005, 08:16 PM	#15
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,680	You can eat off that frame. Really good job. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

08-23-2005, 08:27 PM	#16
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	That is frickin' SA-WEET! Let's see some pics of the cab and stuff! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

08-23-2005, 09:08 PM	#17
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Wanna do my truck next????? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.



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08-23-2005, 11:26 PM	#18
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I wish I had the ability to do that to my truck. I'm just going to give it a rattle can paint job once the body is again (the first time was when I used rust conveter to prime it). Very nice work!

08-23-2005, 11:58 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	OMFG

08-24-2005, 12:00 AM	#20
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	awesome! __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

08-24-2005, 04:56 AM	#21
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Looking pretty good. Looks just like my frame. Did you get new ball joints? how hard are those to change? At least you have a garage to work and don't have to wait for good weather to paint. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

08-24-2005, 11:19 AM	#22
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	72 frame off I have the motor and the trans. in the frame now. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

08-24-2005, 11:52 AM	#23
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	When I look at that I feel like a 4yo scribbling on an etch-a-sketch on the floor of the Sistine chaple while Michealangelo paints the ceiling. I don't think the dishes I washed last night are as clean as that frame! __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

08-31-2005, 03:31 PM	#24
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	You got any more pics?

08-31-2005, 08:22 PM	#25
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	what kind of paint is that on the frame? my eastwood gloss chassis black doesnt even come close to that shine

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