Project Where'd The Money Go

[my67chevytruck]

Nice progress. paint looks sweet!

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Nice progress. paint looks sweet!

Thanks! It's almost been at this particular body shop for 9 months. We're a little anxious at this point.

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

only 700 apiece you should by 2 sets just in case something happens to the first set...LOL, i want some billet wheels bad also, just cant stand the thought of paying that much for wheels, maybe a bargain will come along ...

No kidden. Custom rims are so expensive. Will probably explore that route further down the road once the pain of the paint cost eases.

[es67chevy]

Here's a shot of one of the wheels/tires we plan to use

[67cheby]

that should look good , how much is yours lowered ??

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

that should look good , how much is yours lowered ??

It has the Early Classic Enterprises 4/6 drop kit installed. I think this should tighten it up quite nicely. We do have some lowering blocks for the rear if we need to bring it down any lower in the rear. But then we will get into a definite c notch situation. Hoping this works ok for our needs. I hope to talk dad into bagging it one of these days.

[67cheby]

with that drop i think those will fill the fender up nicely, cant wait to see it , has the body shop given you an estimate on when it will be completely done??

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

with that drop i think those will fill the fender up nicely, cant wait to see it , has the body shop given you an estimate on when it will be completely done??

Ha, yeah.. Last December... I think they missed it a bit. To be fair, we did find lots of shoddy body work by PO that had to be fixed. But now that we are down to the part that was supposed to go fast, they've been getting slammed with insurance work. I know they are motivated to move it out now so they can get some of their shop floor space back. We're hoping to have it completed and back in my garage within the month, but it could stretch longer if it goes back on the back burner.

[mcbassin]

It's not hard to see where all the money is going now with all those freshly painted parts! Wow! super truck you have made a lot of progress since I saw this build last! Looks great!

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

It's not hard to see where all the money is going now with all those freshly painted parts! Wow! super truck you have made a lot of progress since I saw this build last! Looks great!

Thanks Mike!! Progress seems too slow to me, but I'm glad we are finally showing some. Ha! I just hope we can get it back together to enjoy before winter arrives.

[es67chevy]

Some more progress pics. Plan to head back there tomorrow and will hopefully see even more progress. They are supposed to be working on it all week.

Bed out in the sun prior to cut and buff....

[es67chevy]

And some misc part pics...

[es67chevy]

Last updates for today. This is the front clip all welded together and just about ready for paint.

[67cheby]

Go speedracer, go .....looking killer

[propanemudtruck]

Wow nice front clip! I'm trying to jump around as many builds as I can to check up on things, the truck is looking great. In my cheapo build plow truck experience, the clip is all bolted together and doesn't exactly "slide" into place on the cab - how will you do final assembly without scratching that pretty blue? More than one extra set of hands probably helps a bit, huh?

Thanks for sharing.

[mcbassin]

That paint looks great!

[my67chevytruck]

Very Nice!!!

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Go speedracer, go .....looking killer

Thanks, Mike!

Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Wow nice front clip! I'm trying to jump around as many builds as I can to check up on things, the truck is looking great. In my cheapo build plow truck experience, the clip is all bolted together and doesn't exactly "slide" into place on the cab - how will you do final assembly without scratching that pretty blue? More than one extra set of hands probably helps a bit, huh?

Thanks for sharing.

Well, the paint/body guys are gonna be responsible for that so that if there are any scratches, they can fix 'em. Ha! I imagine they will be very careful since they've been working their butts off on this.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That paint looks great!

Thanks, Mike! We are so happy with the color choice!

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Very Nice!!!

Thanks, Heath! Loving yours too. So dumb question for something we haven't considered that I just read on your build.

Groundstraps....How many should you have? I thought there was just one ground from engine to body... Am I missing the point or other pertinent details?

[my67chevytruck]

Regarding the ground straps, i knew there was one on the bed to frame, and cab to frame, but apparently there are 5. I found and printed a list for a reference. let me see if i can find that thread


edit** found the link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=ground+straps
see post # 3

.• From each valve cover to the firewall
• Pass. inner fender to frame (underside)
• Pass. cab mount to cab
• And as mentioned one from a rear cross sill to the frame

[bigbadjohn84]

dude that thing is looking like awsomeness!! i like it! wish mine was a little closer to that.. well at least i wish i had started on the body, the drivetrain has set me back a bit on mine...

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84

dude that thing is looking like awsomeness!! i like it! wish mine was a little closer to that.. well at least i wish i had started on the body, the drivetrain has set me back a bit on mine...

Thank you very much! Do you have a build thread?

[1LoC10]

coming along great

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

coming along great

Thanks, Bobby. Going to go see it today. Hoping it has been worked on.

[Mt Man Chad]

What paint code is that?

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by Mt Man Chad

What paint code is that?

It is PQD. Its a Chrysler color, but don't tell.