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tavenner13 · 04-02-2007, 11:55 PM

so everyone always lists what they just bought for their project... but now i ask the familiar question, what part are you gonna buy next???

ill start

not a necessity but will look way cool

with this horn button

Captain Knievel · 04-03-2007, 12:09 AM

What I want:

What I actually need:

Tie Rod Ends
Idler Arms
Pitman Arms
Control Arm Shaft Kits
Upper and lower Ball Joints
Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeves

72 CustomCamper · 04-03-2007, 12:12 AM

A 71 Blazer from a friend...

Chuck

409biscayne · 04-03-2007, 12:29 AM

New slicks for drag truck .

bad_turbo · 04-03-2007, 12:49 AM

trying to buy a motorhome 67-72

724x4a/cchevy · 04-03-2007, 12:53 AM

used sporty mirrors and a working 72 sending unit possibly a seat too. There's a parts truck up in higbee im interested in too. gotta stop and ask first though lol
Justin

68GMCCustom · 04-03-2007, 02:00 AM

OMG the list is too long. I have 2 projects going on at once (not a good idea).

The '78Z update and '68 update. The best thing about doing projects like this...is the new tools you get to buy yourself because they are needed for the project! I've wanted a sawzall for years, and needed a replacement power screwdriver for the one I've had for years and even replaced the batteries in (and gave up on)...I got them both the other day along with some rope, electrical tape, a vise, storage container, etc.

The '78 Z28:
I just picked up my rebuilt rearend for the Z28 on Friday.
Ordering soon: (maybe tonight-keep putting off)
rear leafs
rear leaf install kit (new hardware - ubolts, tbolts,shackles,bushings,jnuts, etc)
rear shocks
rear brake hard lines to the M/C, rear dist. block, etc. (have the Russell 3pc S.S. hose kit)
subframe bushings
front coils
front shocks
a hodgepodge of various front end bushings, ball joints, though some is done
complete front seat foam (drivers side)
several interior pieces and panels
new carpet (a few years ago some dumbass put loop pile carpet in a car that's supposed to have cut pile)
valve seals and valve cover gaskets
A/C hoses and compressor

The '68 GMC:
Once I get the 350/350, front discs plus related hardware, and rear coils plus related hardware out of the '72... and installed in the '68...then I'll be ordering parts for the '68 (besides whatever wiring, grade8 nuts and bolts, etc. I need to complete the swap). The '68 will get:

cowl induction hood
front grill
front bumper
drivers fender
wheels and tires (TTII)
And I'm sure there will be more. I'd like to upgrade to a split bench with center armrest (or even buckets w/console), but the current seat is too good to pull out and matches the door panels.

...and... after I have everything done on each, and the remains of the '72 along with the parts pulled from the '68 are all distributed to needy enthusiasts everywhere...and I either hit the lotto or someone offers me some amount of money that I can't turn down for my Z...then the '68 GMC gets the carbed LSX engine I've veen dreaming of. I'll probably start with a relatively small bore and stroke, taking time to get the good heads and stuff...before finally having the money to take the little small block on out to say... 454ci? One of the big choices will be either using GMPP's intake and spark control to fire the coil packs...or the Edelbrock/MSD combo.

here's LSX #001 in Reggie's Camaro (with coil packs hidden behind carb)

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-03-2007, 02:11 AM

i have no idea what im buying next

68GMCCustom - what heads are on the engine in that picture?

Bishops Trucks · 04-03-2007, 02:33 AM

If I knew what I was buying me next it wouldn't be a surprise!

Bishops Trucks · 04-03-2007, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

A 71 Blazer from a friend...

Chuck

Hey Chuck,
You buying that so you can sell it to me?

BurnoutNova · 04-03-2007, 03:55 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-dual-piston-...QQcmdZViewItem

this cause im freaking tired of block sanding

**special-K** · 04-03-2007, 06:33 AM

I`m an impulse shopper.I have no idea.

williamt · 04-03-2007, 07:20 AM

wife is soposed to be getting me new window sweeps and window felts.

stevess11 · 04-03-2007, 09:51 AM

paint

dan42 · 04-03-2007, 09:54 AM

heads and headers - dual exhaust - make truck go fast (er)

72freak · 04-03-2007, 10:04 AM

Boy........Im going to get in trouble on this one!!!!!

I have been VERY disapointed in GM since the start of the Vortec but I have trudged through a bunch of them. They lost my "new car" business when they stopped making a 5.7 but I have continued to buy 99 and below second hand vehicles. After many brake boosters, intake gaskests, door hinge pins, crappy leather, power lock actuators, leaking power steering lines, bad tranny cooler lines, and numerous AC problems I finally threw in the towell!!!!!

OK........sit down.....YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!

This was last weeks purchase.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290097997402

I am so sorry!!!!!!!

Dont worry though.....there are still 20+ pre 1994 GM's around here.

bobthecop · 04-03-2007, 10:05 AM

Complete front suspension rebuild, for the '72 3/4 ton.

Chevyholic · 04-03-2007, 10:08 AM

By the feel of it, I'm buying a new transmission.

stingray72 · 04-03-2007, 10:12 AM

Hmm.. The list is HUGE but depending on what I run into, maybe some wheels and tires for the Jimmy.. not digging what's on it at all

72freak · 04-03-2007, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stingray72

Hmm.. The list is HUGE but depending on what I run into, maybe some wheels and tires for the Jimmy.. not digging what's on it at all

DID YOU GET THAT WIRING ALL DONE YET?

jimmydean · 04-03-2007, 11:42 AM

Porterbuilt C4 front/rear conversion, and an engine/trans to match.

whatnow123 · 04-03-2007, 11:58 AM

Rear disks!! Woo hoo, not sure what is next after that, but wheels and tires, exhaust, a windshield and some assembly and I will be able to actually drive the damn thing!

va_tlc · 04-03-2007, 12:01 PM

BUY??? NEXT?? LOL I gotta pay the last project off first. so says the wife ... grrrrrr

timcos · 04-03-2007, 12:02 PM

My next project will be a 72 4x4 Suburban...of course that is at least two years away.

Tim

IvelDesigns · 04-03-2007, 01:36 PM

i had a line on a 48 fleetline, but it looks like that dried up.

as for my truck? well, i have all of the big parts for my bag setup, and i'm startin' the tear down this weekend. So, the only parts on my short list are misc items to get the bags, compressor, valves, spindles, notch and blocks installed. As with any project, it's the small crap that you forget, and spend the afternoon running around town looking for.

04-02-2007, 11:55 PM	#1
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	What are you buying next? so everyone always lists what they just bought for their project... but now i ask the familiar question, what part are you gonna buy next??? ill start not a necessity but will look way cool with this horn button Last edited by tavenner13; 04-03-2007 at 12:04 AM.

04-03-2007, 12:09 AM	#2
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: What are you buying next? What I want: What I actually need: Tie Rod Ends Idler Arms Pitman Arms Control Arm Shaft Kits Upper and lower Ball Joints Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeves __________________ 1970 C10

04-03-2007, 12:12 AM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: What are you buying next? A 71 Blazer from a friend... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

04-03-2007, 12:29 AM	#4
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: What are you buying next? New slicks for drag truck . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

04-03-2007, 12:49 AM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: What are you buying next? trying to buy a motorhome 67-72 __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

04-03-2007, 12:53 AM	#6
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: What are you buying next? used sporty mirrors and a working 72 sending unit possibly a seat too. There's a parts truck up in higbee im interested in too. gotta stop and ask first though lol Justin __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

04-03-2007, 02:00 AM	#7
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What are you buying next? OMG the list is too long. I have 2 projects going on at once (not a good idea). The '78Z update *and* '68 update. The best thing about doing projects like this...is the new tools you get to buy yourself because they are needed for the project! I've wanted a sawzall for years, and needed a replacement power screwdriver for the one I've had for years and even replaced the batteries in (and gave up on)...I got them both the other day along with some rope, electrical tape, a vise, storage container, etc. The '78 Z28: I just picked up my rebuilt rearend for the Z28 on Friday. Ordering soon: (maybe tonight-keep putting off) rear leafs rear leaf install kit (new hardware - ubolts, tbolts,shackles,bushings,jnuts, etc) rear shocks rear brake hard lines to the M/C, rear dist. block, etc. (have the Russell 3pc S.S. hose kit) subframe bushings front coils front shocks a hodgepodge of various front end bushings, ball joints, though some is done complete front seat foam (drivers side) several interior pieces and panels new carpet (a few years ago some dumbass put loop pile carpet in a car that's supposed to have cut pile) valve seals and valve cover gaskets A/C hoses and compressor The '68 GMC: Once I get the 350/350, front discs plus related hardware, and rear coils plus related hardware out of the '72... and installed in the '68...then I'll be ordering parts for the '68 (besides whatever wiring, grade8 nuts and bolts, etc. I need to complete the swap). The '68 will get: cowl induction hood front grill front bumper drivers fender wheels and tires (TTII) And I'm sure there will be more. I'd like to upgrade to a split bench with center armrest (or even buckets w/console), but the current seat is too good to pull out and matches the door panels. ...and... after I have everything done on each, and the remains of the '72 along with the parts pulled from the '68 are all distributed to needy enthusiasts everywhere...and I either hit the lotto or someone offers me some amount of money that I can't turn down for my Z...then the '68 GMC gets the carbed LSX engine I've veen dreaming of. I'll probably start with a relatively small bore and stroke, taking time to get the good heads and stuff...before finally having the money to take the little small block on out to say... 454ci? One of the big choices will be either using GMPP's intake and spark control to fire the coil packs...or the Edelbrock/MSD combo. here's LSX #001 in Reggie's Camaro (with coil packs hidden behind carb) __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

04-03-2007, 02:11 AM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: What are you buying next? i have no idea what im buying next 68GMCCustom - what heads are on the engine in that picture? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-03-2007, 02:33 AM	#9
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: What are you buying next? If I knew what I was buying me next it wouldn't be a surprise! __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-03-2007, 03:55 AM	#11
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: What are you buying next? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-dual-piston-...QQcmdZViewItem this cause im freaking tired of block sanding

04-03-2007, 06:33 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What are you buying next? I`m an impulse shopper.I have no idea. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-03-2007, 07:20 AM	#13
williamt 68 just like me Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: canton ga. Posts: 142	Re: What are you buying next? wife is soposed to be getting me new window sweeps and window felts. __________________ 68 just like me

04-03-2007, 09:51 AM	#14
stevess11 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sedalia mo Posts: 77	Re: What are you buying next? paint

04-03-2007, 09:54 AM	#15
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: What are you buying next? heads and headers - dual exhaust - make truck go fast (er) __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-03-2007, 10:04 AM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: What are you buying next? Boy........Im going to get in trouble on this one!!!!! I have been VERY disapointed in GM since the start of the Vortec but I have trudged through a bunch of them. They lost my "new car" business when they stopped making a 5.7 but I have continued to buy 99 and below second hand vehicles. After many brake boosters, intake gaskests, door hinge pins, crappy leather, power lock actuators, leaking power steering lines, bad tranny cooler lines, and numerous AC problems I finally threw in the towell!!!!! OK........sit down.....YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!! This was last weeks purchase. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290097997402 I am so sorry!!!!!!! Dont worry though.....there are still 20+ pre 1994 GM's around here.



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04-03-2007, 10:05 AM	#17
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: What are you buying next? Complete front suspension rebuild, for the '72 3/4 ton. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

04-03-2007, 10:08 AM	#18
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: What are you buying next? By the feel of it, I'm buying a new transmission. __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

04-03-2007, 10:12 AM	#19
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Re: What are you buying next? Hmm.. The list is HUGE but depending on what I run into, maybe some wheels and tires for the Jimmy.. not digging what's on it at all __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

04-03-2007, 11:42 AM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: What are you buying next? Porterbuilt C4 front/rear conversion, and an engine/trans to match. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

04-03-2007, 11:58 AM	#22
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: What are you buying next? Rear disks!! Woo hoo, not sure what is next after that, but wheels and tires, exhaust, a windshield and some assembly and I will be able to actually drive the damn thing! __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

04-03-2007, 12:01 PM	#23
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: What are you buying next? BUY??? NEXT?? LOL I gotta pay the last project off first. so says the wife ... grrrrrr __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

04-03-2007, 12:02 PM	#24
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: What are you buying next? My next project will be a 72 4x4 Suburban...of course that is at least two years away. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

04-03-2007, 01:36 PM	#25
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: What are you buying next? i had a line on a 48 fleetline, but it looks like that dried up. as for my truck? well, i have all of the big parts for my bag setup, and i'm startin' the tear down this weekend. So, the only parts on my short list are misc items to get the bags, compressor, valves, spindles, notch and blocks installed. As with any project, it's the small crap that you forget, and spend the afternoon running around town looking for. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

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