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**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-03-2003, 08:42 PM

Sometimes progress just doesn't seem to happen verry fast. Especially when you have set backs. However we have been moving slowly forward. Check out our 67 Panel Project section in our website if you want to see the updates. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

red71cheyenne · 10-03-2003, 09:07 PM

Wow! Well, you have done a lot of work there Wes. I am glad to say that I don't think my Blazer is in as bad a shape as that, but I haven't gotten the A frame apart yet either. One rocker box down and the other half way. A sawzall is a wonderful thing! You don't happen to have a line on any dealer installed A/C's do you? I can't afford to spend what Vintage wants for one. Thanks, and keep up the great work! Jeff.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-03-2003, 09:19 PM

In comparison to a lot of the other trucks I have seen around here, this one is actually not too bad. It just that it had that rust in the left door pillar area, under the dash. That was the biggest suprize. Sorry but I don't know whare a dealer installed A/C is right now, but I can keep my eyes open for you. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-03-2003, 09:39 PM

Looks great,take your time and keep us posted,have you thought of a color yet for it?

ebfabman · 10-03-2003, 10:17 PM

Hey WES I checked out the pics of your panel project, looks like its going together nicely. Some "A" pillar assemblies like I used on 72 super's cab would be perfect for your panel project. I just wonder if there is any more floating around anywhere...hmm.....Still it looks like your panel will be real sweet before long. Can't wait to see your paint plans.

Hey Donnie, don't mean to hijack WES's thread, but hope you're doing well.....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-04-2003, 01:12 AM

BIG ORANGE, I have decided on Cadilac White Diamond. It will have ghost blue pearl flames, with burgandy pearl highlights and gold pearl tips. Then on the sides where the windows would be if it was a suburban, I am going to have my logo with "ClassicHeartbeat" in (candy) ruby red, with the divider line, and "Pickup Parts" in Gloss Black, base coat clear coat. I also want the lettering to appear pushed into the paint and not just applied on top.
ebfabman, It probably would have been nice to have them, but by the time I figured out the rust in the pillar was as extencive as it was the repair on top had already been made. The inside portion was what was realy bad on mine for some reason, where as it looks like the outside portion was worst on the project that you are doing. I wished that you would have been around to show me how you would have made the repairs though. This is my first attempt at cutting and fitting parts. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

10-03-2003, 08:42 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Painfully Slow Progress!! (Rockers) Sometimes progress just doesn't seem to happen verry fast. Especially when you have set backs. However we have been moving slowly forward. Check out our 67 Panel Project section in our website if you want to see the updates. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-03-2003, 09:07 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Wow! Well, you have done a lot of work there Wes. I am glad to say that I don't think my Blazer is in as bad a shape as that, but I haven't gotten the A frame apart yet either. One rocker box down and the other half way. A sawzall is a wonderful thing! You don't happen to have a line on any dealer installed A/C's do you? I can't afford to spend what Vintage wants for one. Thanks, and keep up the great work! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-03-2003, 09:19 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	In comparison to a lot of the other trucks I have seen around here, this one is actually not too bad. It just that it had that rust in the left door pillar area, under the dash. That was the biggest suprize. Sorry but I don't know whare a dealer installed A/C is right now, but I can keep my eyes open for you. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-03-2003, 09:39 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,779	Looks great,take your time and keep us posted,have you thought of a color yet for it? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-04-2003, 01:12 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	BIG ORANGE, I have decided on Cadilac White Diamond. It will have ghost blue pearl flames, with burgandy pearl highlights and gold pearl tips. Then on the sides where the windows would be if it was a suburban, I am going to have my logo with "ClassicHeartbeat" in (candy) ruby red, with the divider line, and "Pickup Parts" in Gloss Black, base coat clear coat. I also want the lettering to appear pushed into the paint and not just applied on top. ebfabman, It probably would have been nice to have them, but by the time I figured out the rust in the pillar was as extencive as it was the repair on top had already been made. The inside portion was what was realy bad on mine for some reason, where as it looks like the outside portion was worst on the project that you are doing. I wished that you would have been around to show me how you would have made the repairs though. This is my first attempt at cutting and fitting parts. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-03-2003, 10:17 PM	#5
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Hey WES I checked out the pics of your panel project, looks like its going together nicely. Some "A" pillar assemblies like I used on 72 super's cab would be perfect for your panel project. I just wonder if there is any more floating around anywhere...hmm.....Still it looks like your panel will be real sweet before long. Can't wait to see your paint plans. Hey Donnie, don't mean to hijack WES's thread, but hope you're doing well.....

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