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10-27-2012, 05:42 PM
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
It took me 12 years (marriage, kids, finances, home improvements, etc) to get to this point, but I finally got yeller back on the road and man does it feel good! So far I have 16 miles on the odometer, hope to add a few more before snow flies. Most of the miles have been carb/transmission tuning, but judging by how well the 454/700 are responding, I think I am close! I will post up some interior/engine bay shots soon, I still have a few loose ends to tie up before however. Until then, hope you like them, and thanks to everyone who has given me a hand along the way!
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Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale |
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10-27-2012, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Brookings, SD
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Congrats Jeff!! Very sharp truck!
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10-27-2012, 06:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Newcastle, OK
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Beautiful man, you should be very proud!
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10-27-2012, 06:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: hudson,wi
Posts: 805
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Looks great, Jeff ! Maybe I'll have to meet you sometime and see it in person and talk about you Autometer gauge set ups. I'm from Hudson, WI. You should be proud of your truck....it sounds like my story for my K5 Blazer....I hope to have it ready by Spring. Maybe we can meet with both our rides next year and discuss our builds.
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10-27-2012, 06:16 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Congrats Jeff.
She's a beauty! Posted via Mobile Device
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
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10-27-2012, 06:28 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Very very nice!!
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10-27-2012, 06:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: El Lago, TX
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
She looks great! Nice work.
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10-27-2012, 06:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Congrats ,it looks good .Can we see some interior and underhood pics ?
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10-27-2012, 06:41 PM
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Home Built '87
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Very nice pictures! Great truck!!
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10-27-2012, 07:42 PM
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GM Addicted
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Visalia, Ca
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
WOW clean for sure Jeff. I like the way the exhaust is dumped out, key holes look good shaved off also wanting to do the same
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10-27-2012, 08:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Arlington WA
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
shaved driprails, badges and locks, looks awesome
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10-27-2012, 08:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: houston, texas
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
looking forward to more pics, been following the progress on your website for years
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10-27-2012, 08:38 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Time to change your avatar,...
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
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10-27-2012, 08:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: central Oregon
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
sweet...........
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10-27-2012, 08:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: washington
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Very nice sir!
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10-27-2012, 08:51 PM
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I know the pieces fit
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MONTGOMERY, AL
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Ultra clean build. The shaved bumpers seal the deal. Just awesome.
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10-27-2012, 08:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Arlington WA
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
wow i didnt even notice the bumpers, very cool.
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10-27-2012, 09:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Janesville, WI
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
very nice work- congrats. i love all the subtle touches
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10-27-2012, 09:26 PM
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State of Confusion!
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Very Nice. Glad to see it on the road.
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10-27-2012, 09:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Regina, SK, Canada
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Very nice!! More pics plx!
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10-27-2012, 09:46 PM
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At the body shop.
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Turned out Great.
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10-27-2012, 10:09 PM
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,824
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
Thanks everyone, appreciate the feedback!
Body mods are as follows: Shaved trim, emblems, mirrors, cab seam, door locks, bumper bolts, stake pockets, vent windows, and fuel doors. The 73 never had drip rails, and the tailgate handle was relocated...but I didn't smooth the gate itself, just the outside handle. Although it isn't visible in the photos, the firewall was also shaved.
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Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 10-27-2012 at 10:14 PM. |
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10-27-2012, 11:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
cory_d (& others), stake pockets are shaved too.
 That is a great looking truck, very well done. The time spent was worth it, doesn't look like any corners were cut. EDIT: Oops, teaches me not to refresh a webpage before commenting after having it open for hours.
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10-27-2012, 11:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Fontana California
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
You nailed it Jeff - Great looking truck. There's nothing like seeing your vision come to life.
Did you relocate the bed closer to the cab? BTW - Thanks for the 6x9 brackets. I should be installing them within the next 2 weeks. I'll post pics. Take it easy man - Enjoy that dropped SWB - It's a work of art. BLUE SQUARE |
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10-27-2012, 11:50 PM
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78K & 79C Jimmys
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA
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Re: Its been twleve years, but Yeller finally sees the road!
thats awesome....
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