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FarmBoy.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rhinelander, WI
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Before and Now. pics inside!
well, since i enjoy shameless self promotion.
![]() i thought i'd show you all what i've done in about the past 8 months. so. before. ![]() ![]() ![]() and now. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() if you haven't been following my build thread, here's a quick recap. bought for $100 in May. worked most of the summer and fall. welded. sanded. painted. spent less than $1000. and here we are. i think she looks pretty good, all things considered. ![]() so that leaves but one question.. what do YOU think? ![]() -Sam.
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1969 GMC C1500. long fleet. 307. 3 on the tree. 3.07 gears. Oliver green. Bent and bruised. Daily Driver. Quote:
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Turners Station,Ky
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Looks good for the money
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My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831 |
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Ever heard of Beech Island??
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Clemson, SC
Posts: 327
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
looks a whole lot better
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Looks good to me! One question, what's that white stuff on the ground?
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"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" |
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State of Confusion!
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Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
That is wet sand Krue.
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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! |
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Looks pretty good to me...
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GO BIG GREEN ![]() 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.. |
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Tasty Cakes!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 2,112
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Quote:
![]() Oh and the truck looks good btw!
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I'm a little ![]() ![]() Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado |
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FarmBoy.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rhinelander, WI
Posts: 1,103
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
thanks guys!
i know she's not the most glamorous. but, it's better than her just rusting away. ![]() and Krue. thats a thing called snow. say it with me now, ssssnnnnoooowww. ![]() yeah, got about 6 inches last night. so, had to plow and such before i got to play. lol. thanks again all! -Sam.
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1969 GMC C1500. long fleet. 307. 3 on the tree. 3.07 gears. Oliver green. Bent and bruised. Daily Driver. Quote:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242993 |
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The Older Generation
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Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
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Looks good Sam. Isn't it surprising what you can do with a few bucks and a lot of elbow grease?... ![]() LockDoc
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: waco tx
Posts: 584
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
I think it looks great for what you started with.Nice job.
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77 swb starting all over again. |
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SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: eleanor wv usa
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Good work for a dailey!!!
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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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FarmBoy.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rhinelander, WI
Posts: 1,103
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
thanks guys!
it makes me appreciate it even more, knowing that i did all of the work. are there down falls? oh yeah. the waves in the bed sides show that. lol. but, thats ok. down the road, i can fix that. but for now...i'm going to enjoy the old girl. and Doc. about that elbow grease. sure would be nice to get a Zirk fitting, and just pump some in. yup, make it alot easier... ![]() thanks again all. -Sam.
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1969 GMC C1500. long fleet. 307. 3 on the tree. 3.07 gears. Oliver green. Bent and bruised. Daily Driver. Quote:
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Post Whore
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Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Truck looks real good!
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1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 |
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FarmBoy.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rhinelander, WI
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
thanks!
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1969 GMC C1500. long fleet. 307. 3 on the tree. 3.07 gears. Oliver green. Bent and bruised. Daily Driver. Quote:
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Senior Member
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Location: Murray, Kentucky
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Sam, if you are ever in Kentucky look me up. I have a very straight GMC painted front bumper you can have...
Trucks looking good, Rg
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chrome makes it go FASTER!
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cleveland Tennessee
Posts: 2,884
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Re: Before and Now. pics inside!
Looking real good.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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