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**Ron 586** · 07-04-2007, 12:04 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

2bits · 07-04-2007, 02:28 PM

That's a good looking truck! I'm a fan of the sixes too, I am putting a new one in my truck today actually. It's something different when you open the hood. Welcome from Dallas!

'68 longbed · 07-04-2007, 02:34 PM

"Do they make the grille for this truck after market or is it something that I am going to have to find some wheres else? later jared"

from what i've seen you can pretty much order the entire truck in pieces by mail. no problem finding grills.

Big D · 07-04-2007, 02:39 PM

Looks like it is pretty solid. I have been driving a 250 6 truck as my daily driver for a few months now and I have to say I am pretty impressed with it.

I have gotten as good as 17 MPG driving it every day if I'm easy on the throttle. I might try to put a 5 speed in it this winter to see if I can improve the mileage a bit.

black05stxjt · 07-04-2007, 03:21 PM

yea, i am growing more fond of the six every day, i have not been able to find a grille for the truck, i have looked through year, classic parts, lmc, no one seems to have it, if you know of a vendor please let me now or post it here, thanks jared

Chevy_Man · 07-04-2007, 03:36 PM

Welcome from south Louisiana....tri plus is making a grille for the 67 and 68 and should not be too long befor we are able to buy other than that u can find one for sale in the parts secion every now and then...

Eric

black05stxjt · 07-04-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy_Man

Welcome from south Louisiana....tri plus is making a grille for the 67 and 68 and should not be too long befor we are able to buy other than that u can find one for sale in the parts secion every now and then...

Eric

thanks will check that out

Dingfodgy · 07-04-2007, 09:07 PM

Welcome to the forum from way out West! I too wish my '67 looked as good as that when I bought it. Hell, I wish my '67 looked that good now. As far as grilles go- I've heard rumours that Tri-Pro is going to repop them, but for now our only option is to find a salvage unit. The bright work is readily available though. I'd also keep the I6- bore it, stroke it, cam it, carb it and twice pipe it and fool the bejezzus out of a bunch of ricers! Have fun with your new ride!

black05stxjt · 07-04-2007, 10:01 PM

thanks, what stinks is the grille on the truck is in good shape as far as having no rust on it, it is just dented in and the drive side fender as well, also what would be a good source to find some hi-po parts for the I6? thanks jared

07-04-2007, 12:04 PM	#26
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: New truck and new to the board! Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

07-04-2007, 02:28 PM	#27
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: New truck and new to the board! That's a good looking truck! I'm a fan of the sixes too, I am putting a new one in my truck today actually. It's something different when you open the hood. Welcome from Dallas! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

07-04-2007, 02:34 PM	#28
'68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 181	Re: New truck and new to the board! "Do they make the grille for this truck after market or is it something that I am going to have to find some wheres else? later jared" from what i've seen you can pretty much order the entire truck in pieces by mail. no problem finding grills.

07-04-2007, 02:39 PM	#29
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: New truck and new to the board! Looks like it is pretty solid. I have been driving a 250 6 truck as my daily driver for a few months now and I have to say I am pretty impressed with it. I have gotten as good as 17 MPG driving it every day if I'm easy on the throttle. I might try to put a 5 speed in it this winter to see if I can improve the mileage a bit. __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

07-04-2007, 03:21 PM	#30
black05stxjt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 16	Re: New truck and new to the board! yea, i am growing more fond of the six every day, i have not been able to find a grille for the truck, i have looked through year, classic parts, lmc, no one seems to have it, if you know of a vendor please let me now or post it here, thanks jared

07-04-2007, 03:36 PM	#31
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: New truck and new to the board! Welcome from south Louisiana....tri plus is making a grille for the 67 and 68 and should not be too long befor we are able to buy other than that u can find one for sale in the parts secion every now and then... Eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

07-04-2007, 09:07 PM	#33
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: New truck and new to the board! Welcome to the forum from way out West! I too wish my '67 looked as good as that when I bought it. Hell, I wish my '67 looked that good now. As far as grilles go- I've heard rumours that Tri-Pro is going to repop them, but for now our only option is to find a salvage unit. The bright work is readily available though. I'd also keep the I6- bore it, stroke it, cam it, carb it and twice pipe it and fool the bejezzus out of a bunch of ricers! Have fun with your new ride! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

07-04-2007, 10:01 PM	#34
black05stxjt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 16	Re: New truck and new to the board! thanks, what stinks is the grille on the truck is in good shape as far as having no rust on it, it is just dented in and the drive side fender as well, also what would be a good source to find some hi-po parts for the I6? thanks jared



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