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bubbletop1961 · 05-10-2009, 10:39 PM

My name is brian, I go by bubbletop1961. I own a 1961 impala, and 2, 71 trucks. One I have been driving for 13 years and is just a good old daily driver. Love it to death like part of the family. The second is why I joined here. Its quite the project. It was chopped 4"s some times in the 80's (I think). I bought the cab and front clip. Cab was very rusty and very cheap, which started the project Im into now. Im doing something like a rat rod, but doing all I can to not call it that. A patina look. I have channelled the cab around the frame 3.5". Now just starting to put the floor back in. Next is to drop it another 5" in suspension. I want it tp be low, really low. Throw some sparks. And not with bags or pumps of any kind. Then put a mild drivetrain in and drive the crap out of it. NO fancy paint or any of that stuff. Just something to have fun with and not have to worry about. The goal was simple and alot of fun. Hope to chime in a little around here. I do alot of reading and some posting.
thanks brian

Cyclone44 · 05-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn.......

Bishops Trucks · 05-10-2009, 11:21 PM

Welcome from Vienna, Austria (soon to be Virginia). Nice little project. Nice "W" head you got in there.

shaneschevys · 05-11-2009, 12:27 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX. Thats the first one of these 67-72's I have ever seen with a 348 or 409 engine in it.

LaraWilde · 05-11-2009, 01:49 AM

G'day and welcome from down under

killer71 · 05-11-2009, 10:13 AM

Welcome....we gotta have picts of the bubble top!!!

jsbgump · 05-11-2009, 10:43 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

70k52wd · 05-11-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

Welcome....we gotta have picts of the bubble top!!!

Welcome, x2 on the bubble pics.

bubbletop1961 · 05-11-2009, 09:30 PM

Thanks everyone. I would like to use the engine in the pic. Its just a low horse 58, 348. But its cool. It bolted right in there except the exhaust maniflods wont work, Will have to come up with something there. I put up a couple pics of the 61.

bubbletop1961 · 05-11-2009, 09:40 PM

Any body from myspace, The link at bottom, Bunch of pics of the impala build, chop build so far, and side projects.

*highperf4x4* · 05-11-2009, 11:02 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma. Looks like a unique project!

**scotts62** · 05-11-2009, 11:25 PM

Welcome from OKC!

72BlckButy · 05-12-2009, 07:35 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest Board Meet in Kirksville, MO (May 30-31).

And the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13).

DREAMS OF A 67 · 05-12-2009, 09:52 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

krue · 05-15-2009, 12:57 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

05-10-2009, 10:39 PM	#1
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	bubbletop1961 new to forums My name is brian, I go by bubbletop1961. I own a 1961 impala, and 2, 71 trucks. One I have been driving for 13 years and is just a good old daily driver. Love it to death like part of the family. The second is why I joined here. Its quite the project. It was chopped 4"s some times in the 80's (I think). I bought the cab and front clip. Cab was very rusty and very cheap, which started the project Im into now. Im doing something like a rat rod, but doing all I can to not call it that. A patina look. I have channelled the cab around the frame 3.5". Now just starting to put the floor back in. Next is to drop it another 5" in suspension. I want it tp be low, really low. Throw some sparks. And not with bags or pumps of any kind. Then put a mild drivetrain in and drive the crap out of it. NO fancy paint or any of that stuff. Just something to have fun with and not have to worry about. The goal was simple and alot of fun. Hope to chime in a little around here. I do alot of reading and some posting. thanks brian Attached Images __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067

05-10-2009, 11:04 PM	#2
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome from Knoxville Tn.......

05-10-2009, 11:21 PM	#3
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome from Vienna, Austria (soon to be Virginia). Nice little project. Nice "W" head you got in there. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

05-11-2009, 12:27 AM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome from FT Worth TX. Thats the first one of these 67-72's I have ever seen with a 348 or 409 engine in it. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

05-11-2009, 01:49 AM	#5
LaraWilde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,069	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums G'day and welcome from down under __________________ The story of the Chev http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lara-W...57722947611198 Pictures of my gorgeous baby: http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/u...rgeous%20Chev/ My personal blog - Bliss on the Blacktop www.blissontheblacktop.com

05-11-2009, 10:13 AM	#6
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome....we gotta have picts of the bubble top!!! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

05-11-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-11-2009, 09:30 PM	#9
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Thanks everyone. I would like to use the engine in the pic. Its just a low horse 58, 348. But its cool. It bolted right in there except the exhaust maniflods wont work, Will have to come up with something there. I put up a couple pics of the 61. Attached Images __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067

05-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#10
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Any body from myspace, The link at bottom, Bunch of pics of the impala build, chop build so far, and side projects. __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067

05-11-2009, 11:02 PM	#11
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome from Oklahoma. Looks like a unique project!

05-11-2009, 11:25 PM	#12
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-12-2009, 07:35 AM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest Board Meet in Kirksville, MO (May 30-31). And the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13). __________________ -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)

05-12-2009, 09:52 PM	#14
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

05-15-2009, 12:57 PM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: bubbletop1961 new to forums Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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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