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epashhans · 07-27-2009, 01:36 AM

I just picked this up last weekend after seeing it on craigslist. Planning to possibly turn it into a shop truck or something for now and slowly continue to make it nicer. I think it will be a lot of fun. And thanks in advance for any and all advice.

So, its a 67 short box with a 454 and 5 speed. Obviously far from factory. I think it will be a great driving project though. Looks like most the work done is pretty good. Lots of little things that need attention, aside from the body work. I have a few questions...

Whats the easiest way to tell how the front/back was lowered...whether they bought lowered springs or cut them? Does it matter? The back has a pretty good sized block for lowering. I haven't measured it yet. Seems to me it should come down another inch. What do you all think? Is that possible without notching, because I am not going to do that.

Also, is there a place I can enter my vin and have it decoded? I am new to chevy stuff and am curious whether I can figure out some more stuff about this truck.

Also, are these trucks very desirable? As far as this year, short wheel base, non-stock drivetrain. I don't really care all that much because I really like it, just curious what the overall feel is for them. I have always wanted one...so maybe that says something!

I am sure I will have more questions as the days progress!

Thanks!

tim21391 · 07-27-2009, 01:38 AM

welcome from salina, ks and nice score

SBC · 07-27-2009, 05:52 AM

I'm at work looking at this on my phone but looks like an awsome truck. I love 67's the most but I might be bias. Haha. As far as desirable, you will see a lot of guys put the 67/68 front end on the 69-72 so that says something...right? Oh yea Welcome to the board!!

OARNGESI · 07-27-2009, 05:58 AM

welcome your body is probly one of the most desireable trucks made is it a big or small back window

Longhorn Man · 07-27-2009, 06:02 AM

its a small window... you can see it in one of the photos.
Thats a sweet truck you got there.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

that'll get you to a good vin decoder, don't expect much from it though.

**LockDoc** · 07-27-2009, 09:21 AM

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from the corn state. Looks like a pretty decent truck from the pics.

Here is what it would look like White...

LockDoc

EA69TRK · 07-27-2009, 09:48 AM

from Sacramento CA looks like a great truck to start and build upon

**70cst** · 07-27-2009, 09:59 AM

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Great lookin truck...you are spot on...It will be a fun truck to drive and eventually turn it into your dream.

powell72 · 07-27-2009, 04:31 PM

That's a great looking truck. Ones that have the hard stuff done and just need some tinkering done are nice ones to have. Our trucks are desirable, as far as trucks go. Especially swb's, and the '67/68 is probably the most popular front end.

It hard to tell if front springs have been cut when they're in the truck, and people don't (usually) cut the rears because they are pigtailed at both ends. Heated springs have small gaps between the coils and sometimes the coils are even touching each other. I don't see an issue with cut front springs, I've done it myself, but heated springs should be replaced.

Dropped blocks in the back are okay as long as they aren't over about an inch and a half tall, any taller and they get into the scrub line.

So, you might have some lowering issues to deal with, but all in all, you're ahead of the game with a good looking truck.

**GruntMoanCough** · 07-27-2009, 05:31 PM

Welcome, nice score.
Make it the way you want, like you say, you don't care.
Have fun!

allen123 · 07-27-2009, 05:57 PM

Nice truck! and welcome

QKENUF4U · 07-27-2009, 06:27 PM

nope everyone hates this body style and if you paid more than 5$ you got ripped off. so ill give ya 20$ for gas and you can drive it down to me and take my 91k1500 back home with ya.... sound good ???
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nice score.im jealous....

72BlckButy · 07-27-2009, 09:39 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Great looking project!

crimespree · 07-27-2009, 09:44 PM

welcome from alabama. you got a sick set up to build up from and a super desirable truck in the shape its in.

67chevylongbed · 10-18-2009, 10:48 PM

from Sacto! Nice truck

unclewatts · 10-19-2009, 12:57 AM

Welcome! From Lake County California. One thing you might check. Crawl under the front of your truck. If the spindle comes out of the bottom of the carrier, you got stock spindles. If it comes out midway between the top and bottom of the carrier, you got drop spindles. You said you want to go lower in the rear but you don't want to notch the frame. The accepted lowering limit without a notch is 5" from stock height. Good luck with your truck!

07-27-2009, 01:36 AM	#1
epashhans Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 319	New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... I just picked this up last weekend after seeing it on craigslist. Planning to possibly turn it into a shop truck or something for now and slowly continue to make it nicer. I think it will be a lot of fun. And thanks in advance for any and all advice. So, its a 67 short box with a 454 and 5 speed. Obviously far from factory. I think it will be a great driving project though. Looks like most the work done is pretty good. Lots of little things that need attention, aside from the body work. I have a few questions... Whats the easiest way to tell how the front/back was lowered...whether they bought lowered springs or cut them? Does it matter? The back has a pretty good sized block for lowering. I haven't measured it yet. Seems to me it should come down another inch. What do you all think? Is that possible without notching, because I am not going to do that. Also, is there a place I can enter my vin and have it decoded? I am new to chevy stuff and am curious whether I can figure out some more stuff about this truck. Also, are these trucks very desirable? As far as this year, short wheel base, non-stock drivetrain. I don't really care all that much because I really like it, just curious what the overall feel is for them. I have always wanted one...so maybe that says something! I am sure I will have more questions as the days progress! Thanks!

07-27-2009, 01:38 AM	#2
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... welcome from salina, ks and nice score __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796 Last edited by tim21391; 07-27-2009 at 01:38 AM.

07-27-2009, 05:52 AM	#3
SBC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 202	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... I'm at work looking at this on my phone but looks like an awsome truck. I love 67's the most but I might be bias. Haha. As far as desirable, you will see a lot of guys put the 67/68 front end on the 69-72 so that says something...right? Oh yea Welcome to the board!! __________________ 1967 C-10 Project 2008 Suburban 2017 GMC Sierra

07-27-2009, 05:58 AM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... welcome your body is probly one of the most desireable trucks made is it a big or small back window __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-27-2009, 06:02 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... its a small window... you can see it in one of the photos. Thats a sweet truck you got there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html that'll get you to a good vin decoder, don't expect much from it though.

07-27-2009, 09:21 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... - from the corn state. Looks like a pretty decent truck from the pics. Here is what it would look like White... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 07-27-2009 at 09:27 AM.

07-27-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... from Sacramento CA looks like a great truck to start and build upon

07-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... and Great lookin truck...you are spot on...It will be a fun truck to drive and eventually turn it into your dream. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-27-2009, 04:31 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... That's a great looking truck. Ones that have the hard stuff done and just need some tinkering done are nice ones to have. Our trucks are desirable, as far as trucks go. Especially swb's, and the '67/68 is probably the most popular front end. It hard to tell if front springs have been cut when they're in the truck, and people don't (usually) cut the rears because they are pigtailed at both ends. Heated springs have small gaps between the coils and sometimes the coils are even touching each other. I don't see an issue with cut front springs, I've done it myself, but heated springs should be replaced. Dropped blocks in the back are okay as long as they aren't over about an inch and a half tall, any taller and they get into the scrub line. So, you might have some lowering issues to deal with, but all in all, you're ahead of the game with a good looking truck. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 07-27-2009 at 04:31 PM.

07-27-2009, 05:31 PM	#10
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... Welcome, nice score. Make it the way you want, like you say, you don't care. Have fun! __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

07-27-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... Nice truck! and welcome __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

07-27-2009, 06:27 PM	#12
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... nope everyone hates this body style and if you paid more than 5$ you got ripped off. so ill give ya 20$ for gas and you can drive it down to me and take my 91k1500 back home with ya.... sound good ??? . . . . . . . nice score.im jealous....

07-27-2009, 09:39 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... to the board from Mid-MO!!! Great looking project! __________________ -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)

07-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#14
crimespree Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 94	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... welcome from alabama. you got a sick set up to build up from and a super desirable truck in the shape its in. __________________ 1970 CST - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350091 1979 Yamaha xs650 bobber - sold 2008 Harley Nightster

10-18-2009, 10:48 PM	#15
67chevylongbed Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 576	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... from Sacto! Nice truck __________________ Eric 1967 C10 LWB SOLD.... 1995 Ford F-250 4x4 Powerstroke, 342k "Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known." -Ronald Reagan



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10-19-2009, 12:57 AM	#16
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: New 67 swb, new to board, questions.... Welcome! From Lake County California. One thing you might check. Crawl under the front of your truck. If the spindle comes out of the bottom of the carrier, you got stock spindles. If it comes out midway between the top and bottom of the carrier, you got drop spindles. You said you want to go lower in the rear but you don't want to notch the frame. The accepted lowering limit without a notch is 5" from stock height. Good luck with your truck! __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 10-19-2009 at 12:59 AM.

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