67 cheby's Dropmember build thread (CLOUD 9)

[aggie91]

Mike, I don't think I could ever get enough of this one in pictures. Everytime you have been to GG's in Ft. Worth, I have not been able to attend. You think you might take it this year in March or October?

[snipescastle2]

Mike,
I'd be happy to see some "In progress pictures" (Hint Hint)

[big_al_71]

Hmm hmm !!!!!!!!
Outstanding mike

[thor]

Hey Mike! What headlights are you running? Thx!

[homemadetools]

Jon here from chevybuilds.net.

Congrats and nice work 67cheby and everyone who posted in this thread over the years - this build thread was chosen as a Best Build Thread pick for this week.

What this means is that a bunch of guys who like to build stuff (cars, trucks, 4x4s, bikes, cabins, boats, planes, garages), and have read a ton of build threads, thought that this build thread makes a valuable contribution to online DIY culture.

So, without further ado:




Here's your listing: '67 Chevy Dropmember build by 67cheby, fully credited to you and 67-72ChevyTrucks.com, and linked back three times to your thread, via title link, bare url link, and a linked thumbnail image (like Google Images). We also have a page listing all builds from 67-72ChevyTrucks.com: All Chevy Builds from 67-72ChevyTrucks.com. Congrats again and cheers

[babyblueoval]

Congrats Mike!!! Well deserved.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by homemadetools

Jon here from chevybuilds.net.

Congrats and nice work 67cheby and everyone who posted in this thread over the years - this build thread was chosen as a Best Build Thread pick for this week.

What this means is that a bunch of guys who like to build stuff (cars, trucks, 4x4s, bikes, cabins, boats, planes, garages), and have read a ton of build threads, thought that this build thread makes a valuable contribution to online DIY culture.

So, without further ado:




Here's your listing: '67 Chevy Dropmember build by 67cheby, fully credited to you and 67-72ChevyTrucks.com, and linked back three times to your thread, via title link, bare url link, and a linked thumbnail image (like Google Images). We also have a page listing all builds from 67-72ChevyTrucks.com: All Chevy Builds from 67-72ChevyTrucks.com. Congrats again and cheers

Well that's pretty awesome ! Thank you ! We also have two other builds A k5 Jimmy aka Square Peg and a 65 c10 aka Boosted Bertha ! And a new collaboration build with Tubs Trucks launching soon ..... Project Cam-e-lo 1958 Cameo do stay tuned!!!
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[71' Custom]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Well that's pretty awesome ! Thank you ! We also have two other builds A k5 Jimmy aka Square Peg and a 65 c10 aka Boosted Bertha ! And a new collaboration build with Tubs Trucks launching soon ..... Project Cam-e-lo 1958 Cameo do stay tuned!!!
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That is awesome, you earned it!

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by homemadetools

Jon here from chevybuilds.net.

Congrats and nice work 67cheby and everyone who posted in this thread over the years - this build thread was chosen as a Best Build Thread pick for this week.

What this means is that a bunch of guys who like to build stuff (cars, trucks, 4x4s, bikes, cabins, boats, planes, garages), and have read a ton of build threads, thought that this build thread makes a valuable contribution to online DIY culture.

So, without further ado:




Here's your listing: '67 Chevy Dropmember build by 67cheby, fully credited to you and 67-72ChevyTrucks.com, and linked back three times to your thread, via title link, bare url link, and a linked thumbnail image (like Google Images). We also have a page listing all builds from 67-72ChevyTrucks.com: All Chevy Builds from 67-72ChevyTrucks.com. Congrats again and cheers

I totally missed this, THANK YOU! and everyone that helped and followed along!

[67cheby]

Well i think it is about time to get this truck updated a little......so if you are interested stay tuned and we will see what happens!

Thinking new wheels, interior and possibly an enginge update maybe taking off the bed rack for a while....who knows where this will end up sometimes i get carried away once i start! LOL

[oldman3]

Mike, I'll tag along, truck is super already, but love seeing your work...Jim

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Mike, I'll tag along, truck is super already, but love seeing your work...Jim

Thank you, i love the truck as is also but i am a little bored taking it to shows and everyone has already seen it all.....

[hewittca]

You finished this truck before I joined, so I'm excited to tag along on it's refresh to see where it goes.

I was reading some of the last few posts and saw that you mentioned possibly making full coverage tubs. I was always curious why you didn't make full coverage ones to begin with and how well your current tubs protect from flinging stuff up into the engine bay while driving. I'll eventually need some custom tubs but would prefer the full coverage style because I drive my truck quite a bit in all weather conditions.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by hewittca

You finished this truck before I joined, so I'm excited to tag along on it's refresh to see where it goes.

I was reading some of the last few posts and saw that you mentioned possibly making full coverage tubs. I was always curious why you didn't make full coverage ones to begin with and how well your current tubs protect from flinging stuff up into the engine bay while driving. I'll eventually need some custom tubs but would prefer the full coverage style because I drive my truck quite a bit in all weather conditions.

thank you sir!
THese keep everything out of the engine compartment you can drive them in pouring rain and your engine will be dry just like they are and they let you expose the expensive tubular control arms and other suspension upgrades.

[gringoloco]

LS this thing!

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

LS this thing!

Trying to talk myself out of stealing Daily DImes LS right now.....LOL

[aggie91]

While I get the benefits of LS swapping our trucks (my '65 is LS powered), I would not swap this one just yet. I would do some simple things like new wheels/tires and maybe an interior update. The set up you have for the engine looks outstanding and is already EFI. Just keep it simple!

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by aggie91

While I get the benefits of LS swapping our trucks (my '65 is LS powered), I would not swap this one just yet. I would do some simple things like new wheels/tires and maybe an interior update. The set up you have for the engine looks outstanding and is already EFI. Just keep it simple!

the idea is ....More Power unfortunately the TBI engines were never know for POWER...dependability yes buy power NO ! LOL

[nuke1]

Hey Mike, I know the feeling on the getting bored once done thing. you built a gorgeous truck. ONe to be very proud of. It is perfect the way it is and I wouldnt change anything, But comingfrom someone that knows the boredom and the fact that people like us are never happy with a finished project because in our eyes it is never truly done, yet to everyone else it is. I think changine the truck to gain more attention is not the way to look at it. But more of a self satisfaction thing. This truck you will never get rid of nor sell. Same as Havoc. this is the reason I havenever finished Havoc because I can not figure out how I want to do it. But there comes a time where we have to realize when enough is enough and just call them done. As for the LS hing, I am all for it. I still understand your interior change as the truck never got done how you wanted it on the inside. So I morethan support you of the changes. Rob Daily dimes engine and stuff it in this thing. It deserves it. truly does. You have had some great engines and now is the time to use it.

[nuke1]

I just remembered that was Bertha with the interior problems. oops

[Elliot949]

I am back on board watching what you do with her... sad to see her come apart but interested in the direction you take her...

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by nuke1

Hey Mike, I know the feeling on the getting bored once done thing. you built a gorgeous truck. ONe to be very proud of. It is perfect the way it is and I wouldnt change anything, But comingfrom someone that knows the boredom and the fact that people like us are never happy with a finished project because in our eyes it is never truly done, yet to everyone else it is. I think changine the truck to gain more attention is not the way to look at it. But more of a self satisfaction thing. This truck you will never get rid of nor sell. Same as Havoc. this is the reason I havenever finished Havoc because I can not figure out how I want to do it. But there comes a time where we have to realize when enough is enough and just call them done. As for the LS hing, I am all for it. I still understand your interior change as the truck never got done how you wanted it on the inside. So I morethan support you of the changes. Rob Daily dimes engine and stuff it in this thing. It deserves it. truly does. You have had some great engines and now is the time to use it.

Funny that you say that i have thought about using the engine i got for daily dime! LOL

Originally Posted by nuke1

I just remembered that was Bertha with the interior problems. oops

LOL, yep

Originally Posted by Elliot949

I am back on board watching what you do with her... sad to see her come apart but interested in the direction you take her...

Thanks man!

[1971_c10]

Dude! This truck is awesome! I know some guys that have seen it in person and they all say top notch and the photos here back it up! That said, I totally get the desire to tweak it some. I'll toss a vote in for the LS. I'd even put a nod toward Don Hardy in Texas in case you haven't checked them out before. I have one of their 418 cu in LS3 based engines and am about to fire it up in the coming days. I'm sure you know you can maintain your current engine look with an LS. Here's an engine from the Don Hardy website looking very similar, since pictures say 1000 words. If you want to see mine check out my build thread. I went all natural aluminum with black accents. DHR can finish the engine in any color you want and have all the intake/valve cover/valley cover options you can desire.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by 1971_c10

Dude! This truck is awesome! I know some guys that have seen it in person and they all say top notch and the photos here back it up! That said, I totally get the desire to tweak it some. I'll toss a vote in for the LS. I'd even put a nod toward Don Hardy in Texas in case you haven't checked them out before. I have one of their 418 cu in LS3 based engines and am about to fire it up in the coming days. I'm sure you know you can maintain your current engine look with an LS. Here's an engine from the Don Hardy website looking very similar, since pictures say 1000 words. If you want to see mine check out my build thread. I went all natural aluminum with black accents. DHR can finish the engine in any color you want and have all the intake/valve cover/valley cover options you can desire.

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please send the one pictured! lol, wow!

[rob32472]

Glad to see you back around! Cant go wrong with an LS!