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dirtball · 08-01-2010, 03:41 PM

Went on first real drive in my just completed (well, almost done) truck yesterday with Chris (Powell72). We drove about 45 miles north to Cheyenne and stopped to check everything. Everything looked good so we continued north to Chugwater Wyo. for lunch. Still looking good at that point we went east on a desolate 30 mile stretch of highway. The only other vehicle we saw was a single grain truck. We then turned south to return home. Ended up being just over 200 miles. Have a couple of bugs to work out, but everything is looking good. Next is our trip to Bonneville in 2 weeks with a couple other buddies

Here are a few pics of the truck and the scenery we enjoyed. Last pic is of a few grasshoppers we picked up along the way.

Zoomin · 08-01-2010, 03:53 PM

No grasshoppers on your hood. Lowering is great!

Your truck looks real nice, and you got it done in time for some summer cruising - I'm envious!

Newtz67 · 08-01-2010, 03:59 PM

That is a beautiful truck!

bigguy69 · 08-01-2010, 04:30 PM

looks great!!

Sillyoldman · 08-01-2010, 04:35 PM

Couple bugs.....

Great looking ride. Congrats on a successful run.

72BlckButy · 08-01-2010, 04:35 PM

Nice shakedown, and what a beautiful truck!

Any specs on it on the board? Lowering? Wheels?

And most of all, more pics?????

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-01-2010, 05:06 PM

Sweet ride must feel pretty good to get her together and drive it with out too many problems...

dirtball · 08-01-2010, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys! It really does feel good to finally be able to drive it.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice shakedown, and what a beautiful truck!

Any specs on it on the board? Lowering? Wheels?

And most of all, more pics?????

Has an ECE 4/6 (I trimmed a bit off the front springs), 6 lug steel GM 15x6/15x8 wheels. Basically just freshened stock stuff up and some mild mods. such as the lowering, disc brakes, and a few engine/exhaust upgrades.

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-01-2010, 05:55 PM

Nice truck, I like it, but those bugs are killer. just saying!

Shyguy · 08-01-2010, 06:27 PM

That is a great looking truck, you should be real proud.

Great looking pictures.

Drive it, enjoy it.

rsavage · 08-01-2010, 09:48 PM

Great looking ride, but I can't understand how you can say you got the bugs out of it

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powell72 · 08-01-2010, 10:57 PM

Brett's truck turned out great, it's tight and quiet and goes down the road effortlessly. The drive was a great way to spend a Saturday, I think our biggest complaint was he doesn't have the AC hooked up yet! The ride to the salt will be fun.

I'm glad his truck is finally done, I'm sick of being the one aways cleaning bugs off!

Davetopay · 08-01-2010, 11:36 PM

Ya know....if you spray some Pam cooking spray on the front of the truck before you hit the road, the bug will just hose right off. My Grandfather used to do this on his trips from DC to FL.

vectorit · 08-01-2010, 11:50 PM

Sweet lookin truck!

Diggin the color combo

norman martin jr. · 08-02-2010, 01:51 AM

Very nice job. Well done.

gixxerpymp · 08-02-2010, 03:07 AM

Great job man!

Can't wait to know that feeling.

eagleuh1 · 08-02-2010, 08:11 AM

Nice, like the pam idea. Beautiful scenery in the pics too.

dirtball · 08-02-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Davetopay

Ya know....if you spray some Pam cooking spray on the front of the truck before you hit the road, the bug will just hose right off. My Grandfather used to do this on his trips from DC to FL.

That is a great idea. Normally bugs are not much of an issue around here, just happened to catch prime time for a bunch of nervous hoppers on the road.

08-01-2010, 03:41 PM	#1
dirtball Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Shakedown run on new build Went on first real drive in my just completed (well, almost done) truck yesterday with Chris (Powell72). We drove about 45 miles north to Cheyenne and stopped to check everything. Everything looked good so we continued north to Chugwater Wyo. for lunch. Still looking good at that point we went east on a desolate 30 mile stretch of highway. The only other vehicle we saw was a single grain truck. We then turned south to return home. Ended up being just over 200 miles. Have a couple of bugs to work out, but everything is looking good. Next is our trip to Bonneville in 2 weeks with a couple other buddies Here are a few pics of the truck and the scenery we enjoyed. Last pic is of a few grasshoppers we picked up along the way. Attached Images __________________ Brett Last edited by dirtball; 08-01-2010 at 03:42 PM.

08-01-2010, 03:53 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Shakedown run on new build No grasshoppers on your hood. Lowering is great! Your truck looks real nice, and you got it done in time for some summer cruising - I'm envious! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-01-2010, 03:59 PM	#3
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Shakedown run on new build That is a beautiful truck! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

08-01-2010, 04:30 PM	#4
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Shakedown run on new build looks great!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-01-2010, 04:35 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Shakedown run on new build Couple bugs..... Great looking ride. Congrats on a successful run. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-01-2010, 04:35 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Shakedown run on new build Nice shakedown, and what a beautiful truck! Any specs on it on the board? Lowering? Wheels? And most of all, more pics????? __________________ -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)

08-01-2010, 05:06 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Shakedown run on new build Sweet ride must feel pretty good to get her together and drive it with out too many problems... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-01-2010, 05:55 PM	#9
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: Shakedown run on new build Nice truck, I like it, but those bugs are killer. just saying! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-01-2010, 06:27 PM	#10
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Shakedown run on new build That is a great looking truck, you should be real proud. Great looking pictures. Drive it, enjoy it. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-01-2010, 09:48 PM	#11
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Shakedown run on new build Great looking ride, but I can't understand how you can say you got the bugs out of it. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

08-01-2010, 10:57 PM	#12
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Shakedown run on new build Brett's truck turned out great, it's tight and quiet and goes down the road effortlessly. The drive was a great way to spend a Saturday, I think our biggest complaint was he doesn't have the AC hooked up yet! The ride to the salt will be fun. I'm glad his truck is finally done, I'm sick of being the one aways cleaning bugs off! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-01-2010, 11:36 PM	#13
Davetopay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 424	Re: Shakedown run on new build Ya know....if you spray some Pam cooking spray on the front of the truck before you hit the road, the bug will just hose right off. My Grandfather used to do this on his trips from DC to FL.

08-01-2010, 11:50 PM	#14
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Shakedown run on new build Sweet lookin truck! Diggin the color combo __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-02-2010, 01:51 AM	#15
norman martin jr. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Keyes Ca. Posts: 16	Re: Shakedown run on new build Very nice job. Well done.

08-02-2010, 03:07 AM	#16
gixxerpymp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 258	Re: Shakedown run on new build Great job man! Can't wait to know that feeling.



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08-02-2010, 08:11 AM	#17
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Shakedown run on new build Nice, like the pam idea. Beautiful scenery in the pics too.

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