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powell72 · 08-10-2005, 08:01 PM

I got my wife's '69 back from the body shop last week and got it put back together. The owner of the body shop I work next to needed a engine put in his Subaru so i did it in exchange for paint and body work. We are going for a vintage look with the flat black. We are going to get the name of her antique business hand painted on the doors with some pinstripes so it looks like an old shop truck. It's a 307/4-speed but my frind in Cheyenne owns a machine shop and is putting together a 350 for it. I have a turbo 350 ready to bolt to it. What do you think so far?

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stllookn · 08-10-2005, 08:04 PM

KEWLLL! I love the wheels!

krue · 08-10-2005, 08:20 PM

Looks good!

kaycee · 08-10-2005, 08:32 PM

Windsor not far from here what machine shop in Cheyenne??LOOKS like a good project

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-10-2005, 08:34 PM

**tnblazerk5** · 08-10-2005, 08:51 PM

looks great and we want pics after the painting on the doors to!!!!!!! are the pin strips going to old school and lots of them ?

**Palf70Step** · 08-10-2005, 10:13 PM

I like. Looks very nice!!

powell72 · 08-10-2005, 11:59 PM

kaycee- ADC Racing, they used to be in Fort Collins, he's only been up there a couple months.
tnblazerk5- Yes, they will be old school, the amount of them will be decided by the misses.

67_C-30 · 08-11-2005, 12:02 AM

Dude, now all the guys are gonna be chasing your woman around!! -- j/k That is going to be very cool to use as an antique shop company truck!!

tomatocity · 08-11-2005, 03:15 AM

Very Nice! The flat black is a good look and the lettering ought to work well for both the truck and her business. 350 w/HEI / TH350 w/mild shift kit should make it very nice for her. What rearend gears are you using?

How and how much did you lower her 69? Did you notch the frame? What is the width of the excellent looking rims? What are you doing to the interior?

I plan on doing something similar to my 70 body and your stance looks pretty good.

powell72 · 08-11-2005, 10:41 PM

Thanks tomatocity. As for your questions:
1-It has 3.73's but we might go with a 3.08, she'll be running up and down the interstate.
2-The front has 3/4 of a coil cut and the rear has 4'' drop springs. No notch.
3-The wheels are 8'' rallys powdercoated apple green.
4-the interior will be close to stock but we have a Mexican blanket on the seat for a cover to help the look. When we do power steering I want to do a Moon metal flake steering wheel.

I'll make sure to keep everybody updated on the build since this look is gaining in popularity.

tomatocity · 08-12-2005, 01:33 AM

Are those the thinner stainless steel wheel rings? Nice touch.

Power steering. I found out tonight the 6-cylinder PS pulley is a different alignment than the 8-cylinder pulley. You also need an additional lower pulley for the PS. I am about ready to spend the bucks and buy all new billit pulleys.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-12-2005, 10:53 AM

Dang those wheels really set off the truck.. Looks like she will have a very nice ride..

matthufham · 08-12-2005, 10:56 AM

are those wheels powdercoated or painted? and i thought red was the way to go but it's a nice lime green.

farside847 · 08-12-2005, 11:00 AM

my wife likes the 69 too.

but I digress. Nice truck!

tomatocity · 08-12-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

are those wheels powdercoated or painted? and i thought red was the way to go but it's a nice lime green.

"3-The wheels are 8'' rallys powdercoated apple green." (This is from a previous post)

Nice truck!

matthufham · 08-12-2005, 08:57 PM

oh, i read most of the thread up to there i guess. thanks for pointing that out tomato

Jefe · 08-12-2005, 09:51 PM

Thats a clean looking truck ya got there. Here is my daily driver along the same lines...I want to get rid of the chrome rims and paint some steel ones chevy orange and put them on with some nice dog-dish baby moons that I have.

Douglas.

powell72 · 08-13-2005, 12:24 AM

Jefe, nice truck, orange wheels will look awesome.

tomatocity- The trim rings are off my old '99 S-10. I like how thin they are because they make the wheels look wider and show off more of that crazy green.

tomatocity · 08-13-2005, 12:30 AM

you are so right on the rims. I gotta grab a couple of sets of these rings. I have a 93 S10 with these rings and need to replace them with ones that don't rattle, plus I need a set for my future 15x8 (inspired by you).

Nice Truck!

powell72 · 08-13-2005, 12:42 AM

That's the nice thing about powdercoated wheels, the trim rings really stick because of the thickness of the powder!

MandarinSixSeven · 09-05-2005, 03:12 PM

I just wanted to bump this thread to the top, I LOVE both of those trucks so much!!! My dad just got his 67 short/fleet running perfectly and we are in the process of eliminating surface rust and POR-15ing it. It it going to be flat black with green wheels (we already have the paint

) I am going to do a similar paint scheme to jefe's thank-you so much for these AWESOME pix!
(and the inspiration) This board never ceases to amaze me

P.S. -- Videos to come of dad's + my truck dual burnouts!

:mp:

70c10swb · 09-05-2005, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandarinSixSeven

I just wanted to bump this thread to the top, I LOVE both of those trucks so much!!! My dad just got his 67 short/fleet running perfectly and we are in the process of eliminating surface rust and POR-15ing it. It it going to be flat black with green wheels (we already have the paint

) I am going to do a similar paint scheme to jefe's thank-you so much for these AWESOME pix!
(and the inspiration) This board never ceases to amaze me

P.S. -- Videos to come of dad's + my truck dual burnouts!

:mp:

Cant wait

panhandler62 · 09-05-2005, 06:32 PM

Love the truck but.. I gotta say it... I don't think I would start a thread with this title... LOL

weasel29gm · 09-05-2005, 08:02 PM

Good lookin' ride!!!!!!!

08-10-2005, 08:01 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	My wife's '69 I got my wife's '69 back from the body shop last week and got it put back together. The owner of the body shop I work next to needed a engine put in his Subaru so i did it in exchange for paint and body work. We are going for a vintage look with the flat black. We are going to get the name of her antique business hand painted on the doors with some pinstripes so it looks like an old shop truck. It's a 307/4-speed but my frind in Cheyenne owns a machine shop and is putting together a 350 for it. I have a turbo 350 ready to bolt to it. What do you think so far? "" "" __________________ 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

08-10-2005, 08:04 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	KEWLLL! I love the wheels! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-10-2005, 08:20 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks good! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-10-2005, 08:32 PM	#4
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Windsor not far from here what machine shop in Cheyenne??LOOKS like a good project __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

08-10-2005, 08:34 PM	#5
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08-10-2005, 08:51 PM	#6
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	looks great and we want pics after the painting on the doors to!!!!!!! are the pin strips going to old school and lots of them ?

08-10-2005, 10:13 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,924	I like. Looks very nice!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-10-2005, 11:59 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	kaycee- ADC Racing, they used to be in Fort Collins, he's only been up there a couple months. tnblazerk5- Yes, they will be old school, the amount of them will be decided by the misses. __________________ 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

08-11-2005, 12:02 AM	#9
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Dude, now all the guys are gonna be chasing your woman around!! -- j/k That is going to be very cool to use as an antique shop company truck!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-11-2005, 03:15 AM	#10
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Very Nice! The flat black is a good look and the lettering ought to work well for both the truck and her business. 350 w/HEI / TH350 w/mild shift kit should make it very nice for her. What rearend gears are you using? How and how much did you lower her 69? Did you notch the frame? What is the width of the excellent looking rims? What are you doing to the interior? I plan on doing something similar to my 70 body and your stance looks pretty good. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-11-2005, 10:41 PM	#11
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Thanks tomatocity. As for your questions: 1-It has 3.73's but we might go with a 3.08, she'll be running up and down the interstate. 2-The front has 3/4 of a coil cut and the rear has 4'' drop springs. No notch. 3-The wheels are 8'' rallys powdercoated apple green. 4-the interior will be close to stock but we have a Mexican blanket on the seat for a cover to help the look. When we do power steering I want to do a Moon metal flake steering wheel. I'll make sure to keep everybody updated on the build since this look is gaining in popularity. __________________ 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

08-12-2005, 01:33 AM	#12
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Are those the thinner stainless steel wheel rings? Nice touch. Power steering. I found out tonight the 6-cylinder PS pulley is a different alignment than the 8-cylinder pulley. You also need an additional lower pulley for the PS. I am about ready to spend the bucks and buy all new billit pulleys. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-12-2005, 10:53 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Dang those wheels really set off the truck.. Looks like she will have a very nice ride.. __________________ 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..

08-12-2005, 10:56 AM	#14
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	are those wheels powdercoated or painted? and i thought red was the way to go but it's a nice lime green.

08-12-2005, 11:00 AM	#15
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	my wife likes the 69 too. but I digress. Nice truck! __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree



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08-12-2005, 08:57 PM	#17
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	oh, i read most of the thread up to there i guess. thanks for pointing that out tomato

08-12-2005, 09:51 PM	#18
Jefe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 299	Thats a clean looking truck ya got there. Here is my daily driver along the same lines...I want to get rid of the chrome rims and paint some steel ones chevy orange and put them on with some nice dog-dish baby moons that I have. Douglas. Attached Images __________________ -1968 Chevy SWB = Frame Off/383/Muncie Car 4 speed -1968 Chevy SWB = numbers matching 307/Truck 4 speed. -1966 Chevy II = 2 door No Post/130,000 Orig miles/230 6cyl/powerglide/Vintage AC -1972 Chevy Nova = 2 door/412 Small Block -1927 Ford Roadster = Homebuilt/widened 8"/350/ Custom Everything.

08-13-2005, 12:24 AM	#19
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Jefe, nice truck, orange wheels will look awesome. tomatocity- The trim rings are off my old '99 S-10. I like how thin they are because they make the wheels look wider and show off more of that crazy green. __________________ 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

08-13-2005, 12:30 AM	#20
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	you are so right on the rims. I gotta grab a couple of sets of these rings. I have a 93 S10 with these rings and need to replace them with ones that don't rattle, plus I need a set for my future 15x8 (inspired by you). Nice Truck! __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-13-2005, 12:42 AM	#21
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	That's the nice thing about powdercoated wheels, the trim rings really stick because of the thickness of the powder! __________________ 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

09-05-2005, 03:12 PM	#22
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	I just wanted to bump this thread to the top, I LOVE both of those trucks so much!!! My dad just got his 67 short/fleet running perfectly and we are in the process of eliminating surface rust and POR-15ing it. It it going to be flat black with green wheels (we already have the paint ) I am going to do a similar paint scheme to jefe's thank-you so much for these AWESOME pix! (and the inspiration) This board never ceases to amaze me P.S. -- Videos to come of dad's + my truck dual burnouts! :mp: __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW Last edited by MandarinSixSeven; 09-05-2005 at 03:13 PM.

09-05-2005, 06:32 PM	#24
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Love the truck but.. I gotta say it... I don't think I would start a thread with this title... LOL __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-05-2005, 08:02 PM	#25
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Good lookin' ride!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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