Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

see ten · 05-16-2009, 06:52 PM

Hey gang!! I managed to come up with something different for you this week! I've got a buddy with a nice lil 67 stepper that needed his front springs swapped out. He put Brian and I on the task since he knew we have a bit of experience with these things. I thought I'd use his truck for the subject of this weeks Saturday pics. His pickup turns up in my photos from time to time as he's a fellow "Worthless" cruiser. This truck was purchased by his grandfather in 1967 and then passed on to my buddy when he graduated high school (at least I think that's when he got it).

Anyway...On to some pics of BLU67!

Cool tailgate mod...

see ten · 05-16-2009, 06:58 PM

Welded up the holes for the hood letters...

Fuel filler behind the drivers rear wheel.

see ten · 05-16-2009, 07:18 PM

I hope you guys like em! Thanks!

Andy4639 · 05-16-2009, 07:25 PM

Great as always! That purple sure does jump out at you though don't it!

**Boog** · 05-16-2009, 07:25 PM

Action shots. yeah. That's a nice truck.

see ten · 05-16-2009, 07:36 PM

Purple?? My wife thought it looked good pink!

**Boog** · 05-16-2009, 07:46 PM

Pink and with a green fender badge. Please, turn it off!

see ten · 05-16-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Pink and with a green fender badge. Please, turn it off!

It coulda been cool that way back in the 80s!!

Pastdue72 · 05-16-2009, 07:58 PM

Is his windshield tinted as well? Do you happen to know what level of tint was used?

bigguy69 · 05-16-2009, 08:11 PM

cool!!!

see ten · 05-16-2009, 08:13 PM

The windshield tint has kinda become a "Worthless" thing.

Most people don't think about doing it, but it's really nice and you won't want to drive a car with a clear windshield once you've had one tinted. I'll have to ask him what % it is but most of us that have had it done usually run the back glass in Limo and the doors at 35% which is legal... The windshields are usually done at 35% or one shade lighter. (not legal).

I've never had a problem with law enforcement...They only check your doors and rear glass. My little brother was stopped several times by a state trooper that has a reputation for being one of the strictest and toughest in the area when he was still doing the mini truck thing. It baffled the trooper as to how the windows looked so dark but always checked legal with his meter.

I'm not an advocate of blatantly breaking the law just to be doing it, but a tinted windshield is nice! The interior temps stay cooler, the better tints block UV rays that will damage and fade the interior, glare is cut down considerably...and those jerks that refuse to dim their lights at night won't be near as noticeable either!

Andy4639 · 05-16-2009, 08:44 PM

Sorry didn't get to finish my post. {work} The blue is a nice color. That tint is nice in the summer months the only thing I would have to say about it is it's a little harder to see things at night with the tint. My daughter's eclipse is this way it makes me worry some about her at night seeing stuff.
The truck is sweet though no matter what.

PINK I don't think even in the 80"s I would drove it!!!!

big_al_71 · 05-16-2009, 08:47 PM

cool picts!!!

wahlie · 05-16-2009, 08:57 PM

Nice picts!!!! I like that edelbrock header and how the raised lettering really pops out at you.

72BlckButy · 05-16-2009, 10:52 PM

Great pics!

fishingjred73 · 05-16-2009, 10:59 PM

Good lookin truck!! What kind of wheels are those?

Alan's Classic · 05-17-2009, 12:40 AM

Thanks for the awesome pics!! The truck is awesome also.

**BIGJAKE97** · 05-17-2009, 12:43 AM

nice truck! do you now what the gas door is off of? is it one of those magnet, pop ups or pops open with a cable?

tdave00 · 05-17-2009, 12:50 AM

Very nice truck. My first 67-72 was a 67 SWB stepper the same color, although not in near as good a shape.

I like the wheel/tire combo too. Looks like a 18" wheel and a 50/55 series tire?

see ten · 05-17-2009, 07:58 AM

Thanks guys!

The wheels are 17x8 Boyd Coddingtons. I think the tires are a 255/55.

I don't remember what the fuel door came from, but it seems like he was trying to make it open from inside the cab and it never worked out for him.

This truck was a powder blue when it was new. I think the color on it now is called sky blue.

05-16-2009, 06:52 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Hey gang!! I managed to come up with something different for you this week! I've got a buddy with a nice lil 67 stepper that needed his front springs swapped out. He put Brian and I on the task since he knew we have a bit of experience with these things. I thought I'd use his truck for the subject of this weeks Saturday pics. His pickup turns up in my photos from time to time as he's a fellow "Worthless" cruiser. This truck was purchased by his grandfather in 1967 and then passed on to my buddy when he graduated high school (at least I think that's when he got it). Anyway...On to some pics of BLU67! Cool tailgate mod...

05-16-2009, 06:58 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Welded up the holes for the hood letters... Fuel filler behind the drivers rear wheel.

05-16-2009, 07:18 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... I hope you guys like em! Thanks!

05-16-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Great as always! That purple sure does jump out at you though don't it! __________________ 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.

05-16-2009, 07:25 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Action shots. yeah. That's a nice truck. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-16-2009, 07:36 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Purple?? My wife thought it looked good pink!

05-16-2009, 07:46 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Pink and with a green fender badge. Please, turn it off! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-16-2009, 07:58 PM	#9
Pastdue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 93	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Is his windshield tinted as well? Do you happen to know what level of tint was used? __________________ 71 Chevy lwb Super Cheyenne - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341907

05-16-2009, 08:11 PM	#10
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... cool!!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

05-16-2009, 08:13 PM	#11
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... The windshield tint has kinda become a "Worthless" thing. Most people don't think about doing it, but it's really nice and you won't want to drive a car with a clear windshield once you've had one tinted. I'll have to ask him what % it is but most of us that have had it done usually run the back glass in Limo and the doors at 35% which is legal... The windshields are usually done at 35% or one shade lighter. (not legal). I've never had a problem with law enforcement...They only check your doors and rear glass. My little brother was stopped several times by a state trooper that has a reputation for being one of the strictest and toughest in the area when he was still doing the mini truck thing. It baffled the trooper as to how the windows looked so dark but always checked legal with his meter. I'm not an advocate of blatantly breaking the law just to be doing it, but a tinted windshield is nice! The interior temps stay cooler, the better tints block UV rays that will damage and fade the interior, glare is cut down considerably...and those jerks that refuse to dim their lights at night won't be near as noticeable either!

05-16-2009, 08:44 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Sorry didn't get to finish my post. {work} The blue is a nice color. That tint is nice in the summer months the only thing I would have to say about it is it's a little harder to see things at night with the tint. My daughter's eclipse is this way it makes me worry some about her at night seeing stuff. The truck is sweet though no matter what. PINK I don't think even in the 80"s I would drove it!!!! __________________ 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.

05-16-2009, 08:47 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... cool picts!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-16-2009, 08:57 PM	#14
wahlie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: milford,ct Posts: 95	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Nice picts!!!! I like that edelbrock header and how the raised lettering really pops out at you.

05-16-2009, 10:52 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Great 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)

05-16-2009, 10:59 PM	#16
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05-17-2009, 12:40 AM	#17
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Thanks for the awesome pics!! The truck is awesome also. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-17-2009, 12:43 AM	#18
BIGJAKE97 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: hayward, ca Posts: 268	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... nice truck! do you now what the gas door is off of? is it one of those magnet, pop ups or pops open with a cable? __________________ 67 short fleet 71 blazer 4x4 72 blazer 2wd 76 gmc sierra 3/4t 4x4 62 bel air 01 blazer extreme member 11,943!

05-17-2009, 12:50 AM	#19
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Very nice truck. My first 67-72 was a 67 SWB stepper the same color, although not in near as good a shape. I like the wheel/tire combo too. Looks like a 18" wheel and a 50/55 series tire? __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor Last edited by tdave00; 05-17-2009 at 12:52 AM.

05-17-2009, 07:58 AM	#20
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Saturday pics (5-16) BLU67... Thanks guys! The wheels are 17x8 Boyd Coddingtons. I think the tires are a 255/55. I don't remember what the fuel door came from, but it seems like he was trying to make it open from inside the cab and it never worked out for him. This truck was a powder blue when it was new. I think the color on it now is called sky blue.

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