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02-21-2009, 10:59 PM
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'71 chevy s.bed/s.side
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Finished it up this morning and gave it a good bath to get the garage dust off. After checking all the oil levels and giving it a good final inspection, I took it for the maiden voyage. I had one small fuel drip at the filter nut, but other than that, everything went well. I have an appointment Monday to get the front end aligned. It's been a 14 year project and I can't believe it's done. The odometer reads 5.8 miles! Oh, BTW, That brown spot in the center of the tailgate is a bird that flew by just as I snapped the pic. LOL
Here's a few pics.     
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STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive! Last edited by Botietruck; 02-21-2009 at 11:02 PM. |
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02-21-2009, 11:03 PM
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Gorgeous truck, just gorgeous! Congrats on the voyage!
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02-21-2009, 11:04 PM
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Registered User
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Location: South Florida
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
very nice!!!!
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02-21-2009, 11:08 PM
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Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ozark, MO
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Wow, she's a beauty! You have alot to be proud of there. The bed is perfect.
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02-21-2009, 11:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sarasota, Fl.
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Congrats on finishing the truck! It looks great! I bet it does feel good to get it done after all these years. I don't see many people take the time to do it right and many get burnt out on long projects. 'Hats off' to you on your project. What are you going to do now that its done? I think you need a short fleet the same color for a new project!
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02-21-2009, 11:09 PM
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
SWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!! I just love those stockers!!!! Any pics under the hood and of the interior? Great work...was it worth it?
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'68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) |
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02-21-2009, 11:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Louisiana
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Awesome man!!! You gotta feel great!!
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02-21-2009, 11:14 PM
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'71 chevy s.bed/s.side
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
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STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive! Last edited by Botietruck; 02-21-2009 at 11:16 PM. |
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02-21-2009, 11:38 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: NC
Posts: 1,129
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Awesome truck!Sometimes cinderalla just doesn't compare to plain jane!Beautiful!
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02-21-2009, 11:42 PM
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Worthless
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LaFayette, GA
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
You have done a excellant job! I know your proud, and you should be!! Great looking truck!! Brian
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02-21-2009, 11:42 PM
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Recovering 67-72 Addict
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: North Bend, WA
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Nice job!
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02-21-2009, 11:43 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Wichita KS
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Congrats. Have some fun with her now she looks great!!!
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02-21-2009, 11:44 PM
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'71 chevy s.bed/s.side
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Thanks guys for the comments.
Hey Brian, you wanna make a trip to Chesapeake to do a photo shoot. LOL
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STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive! |
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02-21-2009, 11:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lethbridge,Alberta
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Beautiful truck.Looks like it came off the showroom floor.
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02-21-2009, 11:55 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
OMG... that thing is beautiful!!!
Excellent job, and congratulations! EDIT, I meant to put '71 in my message.
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-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 02-21-2009 at 11:56 PM. |
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02-21-2009, 11:58 PM
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72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Great Job !!! Beautifull !!!
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I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker |
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02-22-2009, 12:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Boiling Springs, PA
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Beautiful stepper!
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02-22-2009, 12:02 AM
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Can't ReMember
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Orlando area
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
That is really, really sharp. Nice job.
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Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running  )
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02-22-2009, 12:26 AM
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Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
I know your proud of it and even prouder your done. Now for the fun part getting some seat time in it. Have fun and drive it all summer long.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71  Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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02-22-2009, 12:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Festus, Missouri
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
wow that is awesome how was you able to stay after it for 14 years
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02-22-2009, 12:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Moores Hill Indiana
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
nice ride
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02-22-2009, 12:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: onanole MB, Canada
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
very clean and classic good job!
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02-22-2009, 12:44 AM
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All stock and staying that way
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Elkland, PA
Posts: 1,441
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Better than new.
Love the fact that it has A/C with the 250.
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress...  1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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02-22-2009, 12:55 AM
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My Mistress the Sea
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bradenton, FL.
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
That's a really nice truck.
On one hand it would be a shame to drive it and have the possibility of damaging it, but on the other hand a truck that nice looking should be enjoyed as much as possible!!!
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,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans... '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!... |
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02-22-2009, 01:04 AM
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LAIDOUT
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NW Montana
Posts: 928
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Re: Finally!!! The Maiden Voyage!!!
Love it! Congrats on the payoff for all your hardwork.
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