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PanelDeland · 07-24-2007, 04:44 PM

Great looking truck.You do good work.Now I just have one question? How did you and the Mrs.find time to get preggers with you thrashing on the truck that much?

Green Machine · 07-24-2007, 04:48 PM

Thumbs up !! Nice truck !! It takes a lot of work but the comments you'll get when driving it around are something you would never get when driving any new vehicle.

BigSky71 · 07-24-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beermunk

That is a damn fine truck!!! So you did all the painting by yourself? Can I ask how that turns out without having an oven?

Yea, I bought an Iwata paint gun and went at it. And if you are like me it turns out marginally ok out of the gun, but then you cut and buff it for a week or so and it can be fairly flat and shiny. I read a quote before that said "buffers win car shows not painters", I now understand that comment.

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Great looking truck.You do good work.Now I just have one question? How did you and the Mrs.find time to get preggers with you thrashing on the truck that much?

Thanks, the bodywork and paint took many many more hours than it would have an experienced guy, but I just kept working on it until I thought I couldn't make any further improvements.

How do we get preggers when I am in the garage? IIRC, I think she made me come inside one night to shower and then proceeded to take advantage of me...

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Originally Posted by Green Machine

Thumbs up !! Nice truck !! It takes a lot of work but the comments you'll get when driving it around are something you would never get when driving any new vehicle.

So true. Its fun to turn a few heads... The other side of that equation though; the second time I drove it, one of the cities finest turned right around to follow me back through town, didn't pull me over but probably checked that I was registered and insured, good thing I was. I haven't had a speeding ticket for at least 15 years, hopefully I can keep that streak going

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Longhorn Man · 07-24-2007, 05:35 PM

last time i made a comment liek that, i got a speeding ticket that week.
Be carefull.

see ten · 07-24-2007, 08:30 PM

Impressive my friend!

fatboys69 · 07-24-2007, 08:36 PM

Very Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet !!!!!! Really Nice Job, Something To Be Proud Of !!!!!!!!!!!

legends · 07-24-2007, 10:07 PM

What vehicle is the rear end from ?

BigSky71 · 07-24-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by legends

What vehicle is the rear end from ?

The rear end is from a 72 Bronco. I have a friend who is into the off roading scene and he had it in his collection of parts. The rear end width worked out perfectly to run the least amount of back space with 20x10 TTs, which is 3" on a reversed rim.

*72CSTC5* · 07-24-2007, 10:48 PM

Gorgeous truck I love it. Good luck and congrats on the baby

**N2TRUX** · 07-24-2007, 11:10 PM

Beautiful truck. Your Dad is going to love cruisin the hood with you. You mention the wheel size and BS but I haven't seen the rear tire size. Whatcha running?

MisterE72 · 07-24-2007, 11:46 PM

Man that truck looks great!! Makes me want go to the garage an get work instead sittin' here typing.

jkaylor68gmc · 07-25-2007, 08:35 AM

What a great looking truck!!!!!

BigSky71 · 07-25-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Beautiful truck. Your Dad is going to love cruisin the hood with you. You mention the wheel size and BS but I haven't seen the rear tire size. Whatcha running?

Thanks N2TRUX , the tires sizes are 315/35/20 and on the front 255/45/18s, Toyo Proxes STs.

I took a friend for a ride yesterday and I told him I thought the truck rode a little rough due to the short sidewall tires. But he said that the ride quality was super plush for a swb single cab pickup. I have never driven a shorty with coils so I have no reference [my truck was LWB in its previous life].

72MARIO · 07-25-2007, 12:51 PM

NIce truck. It's a twin body of my 67 .

I Love the Dumped look of your truck.

BigSky71 · 07-25-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

NIce truck. It's a twin body of my 67 .

I Love the Dumped look of your truck.

Its totally a twin of yours, even the same color! I figured it was ok because we aren't neighbors

. Heck when I needed inspiration I just revisited the pictures of yours that I have saved for motivation. Also I took a few clues from these...

blaznhot_23 · 08-02-2007, 09:49 AM

nice big sky!!!!

one ? 4 u....

when you put the 9" ford rear end in, did you have to shorten or lengthen the axle tubes??? also what is the advantage of running that rear end vs. the chevy 12-bolt???

killer71 · 08-02-2007, 10:14 AM

sweet ride! Can't go wrong with red...love that stance.

67Fleet · 08-02-2007, 10:50 AM

BigSky, you did a tremendous job on the truck! You should be extremely proud of yourself, especially in tackling the paint on your own. It came out beautiful. I also 2nd Longhorn's comment about doing something nice for your lady. Sounds like she's a keeper for sure. I know when I get my truck done I'll be taking the wifey out to the best restaurant in town in it to thank her for her patience.

Frizzle Fry · 08-02-2007, 11:14 AM

That's a rolling work of art you've got there. Well done!

BigSky71 · 08-02-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

when you put the 9" ford rear end in, did you have to shorten or lengthen the axle tubes??? also what is the advantage of running that rear end vs. the chevy 12-bolt???

Well I went to the 9" because of its overall width of 58" vs. 64" or so for the stock rear-end. It was all about stuffing more wheel with less back spacing under there. I did buy new axles so I could have 5 on 5 bolt pattern though. I didn't "need" a 9", it was just what was readily available to me.

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That's a rolling work of art you've got there. Well done!

FF, I know the kind of work you do, so I thank you very much for the compliment.

drbyrdman · 08-04-2007, 01:30 PM

I have almost the same truck, but Black. What size tires and wheels do you have. I have a ford 9" also and tubbed the rear. I like your tire/wheel combo.

BigSky71 · 08-05-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drbyrdman

I have almost the same truck, but Black. What size tires and wheels do you have. I have a ford 9" also and tubbed the rear. I like your tire/wheel combo.

Those rears are 20x10 with 3" backspacing, tires are 315/35/20 Toyo Proxes STs.

I have shown the truck to a few people, some who aren't gearheads, and the most common comment is the size of the rear tire and the big lip.

randomhero472 · 08-05-2007, 06:49 PM

looking great josh... killer job, espeically considering you did it all in house yourself, way to go man!!

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07-24-2007, 05:35 PM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd last time i made a comment liek that, i got a speeding ticket that week. Be carefull.

07-24-2007, 08:30 PM	#30
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd Impressive my friend!

07-24-2007, 08:36 PM	#31
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd Very Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet !!!!!! Really Nice Job, Something To Be Proud Of !!!!!!!!!!!

07-24-2007, 10:07 PM	#32
legends Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lebanon pa Posts: 81	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd What vehicle is the rear end from ?

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72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd Gorgeous truck I love it. Good luck and congrats on the baby

07-24-2007, 11:10 PM	#35
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd Beautiful truck. Your Dad is going to love cruisin the hood with you. You mention the wheel size and BS but I haven't seen the rear tire size. Whatcha running? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd Man that truck looks great!! Makes me want go to the garage an get work instead sittin' here typing.

07-25-2007, 08:35 AM	#37
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd What a great looking truck!!!!! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-25-2007, 12:51 PM	#39
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd NIce truck. It's a twin body of my 67 . I Love the Dumped look of your truck. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-02-2007, 09:49 AM	#41
blaznhot_23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 661, CA Posts: 73	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd nice big sky!!!! one ? 4 u.... when you put the 9" ford rear end in, did you have to shorten or lengthen the axle tubes??? also what is the advantage of running that rear end vs. the chevy 12-bolt???

08-02-2007, 10:14 AM	#42
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08-02-2007, 10:50 AM	#43
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd BigSky, you did a tremendous job on the truck! You should be extremely proud of yourself, especially in tackling the paint on your own. It came out beautiful. I also 2nd Longhorn's comment about doing something nice for your lady. Sounds like she's a keeper for sure. I know when I get my truck done I'll be taking the wifey out to the best restaurant in town in it to thank her for her patience. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

08-02-2007, 11:14 AM	#44
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd That's a rolling work of art you've got there. Well done!



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08-04-2007, 01:30 PM	#46
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd I have almost the same truck, but Black. What size tires and wheels do you have. I have a ford 9" also and tubbed the rear. I like your tire/wheel combo.

08-05-2007, 06:49 PM	#48
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd looking great josh... killer job, espeically considering you did it all in house yourself, way to go man!! __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

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