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**oldiron** · 10-19-2009, 11:17 PM

Well a couple of months ago CG and I made a deal of me trading my 41 Caddy for his 71 4x4 1/2 ton.
I knew that the truck was going to need some repairs and what was needed was very little. Fixed some leaks in the power steering, rebuilt the transmission and put new bearings in the front and rear axles just because I wanted it reliable not that it need them.
Then off to the body shop for a quick repair. Nothing major just new rockers, kick panels and some minor dings and small dents. Well five weeks later I brought her home. I think the oh bye the ways got out of hand on my part. But it did turn out great.
Now all I need to do is put in the floor mat, hook up the heater cables, and install the sun visors.
Pictures below:
1. Leaving CG's with the truck
2. Almost down to the frame rebuild
3. Reassembly
4. More assembly
5. Finally done and home.

big_al_71 · 10-19-2009, 11:28 PM

looks great I remember when you guys made the deal...

**Stocker** · 10-19-2009, 11:35 PM

Lookin good! Is it my imagination, or is the nose slightly up?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-19-2009, 11:41 PM

Holy crap, not only was that fast, but it looks sweet!

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2009, 12:00 AM

you ever feel like you get carried away with things?
lol... looks great man!

mjensen · 10-20-2009, 12:05 AM

Man, I wish mine was going that fast. That looks great!

nickp51chevy · 10-20-2009, 12:28 AM

I had no idea that it was only a couple of months turn around from acquisition to completion. Talk about motivated. Maybe I'll see it this weekend?

CG · 10-20-2009, 12:30 AM

Ill trade you a 41 Cadillac for it. Nice job Dennis, Im glad the ol girl went to a better home and got the build up she deserved.

And yes the nose is slightly up...Looks mean, but someone is having a little trouble seeing over the hood, LOL.

nickp51chevy · 10-20-2009, 12:45 AM

CG, who got the better deal?

CG · 10-20-2009, 01:02 AM

He's happy, Im happy...perfect =)

nickp51chevy · 10-20-2009, 01:14 AM

stllookn · 10-20-2009, 01:41 AM

Looking good Dennis!!!! Can't wait to see it at the next get-together!

Castiron9 · 10-20-2009, 02:34 AM

very nice Dennis......Hoping to have the Longhorn all one color one of these days.....Like the Black color also..........

eric67m · 10-20-2009, 10:14 PM

I love that first picture, you can see CG's fabulous "Monroe Patina" in many spots. By cab and bed had that look when I got them also. Stupid pigeons!!!!

I like your flat bed with the sides on it. I think all of the times I have seen it they have not been on. Both trucks look great.

Do you have a picture of the original dash paint?

oldblue1968chevy · 10-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Nice!!!

Seraph · 10-20-2009, 10:29 PM

dude! that is nice! i like the black!

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric67m

...you can see CG's fabulous "Monroe Patina" in many spots. My cab and bed had that look when I got them also. Stupid pigeons!!!!

Eric, I scrubbed and scrubbed to get that crap off the burb, ended up having to use 180 on a d.a. to get it off, and there was still some there after that!

Zoomin · 10-20-2009, 11:30 PM

Sharp truck! And congrats on getting your truck out of the paint shop in less than 3 years. Whats the secret?

CG · 10-21-2009, 12:14 AM

Starlings not pigeons

**oldiron** · 10-21-2009, 02:30 AM

Thanks for all the nice comment about the truck. To get the truck done so quick was just a fluke. He had a couple of weeks with no jobs scheduled and wanted the car that I was trading for the paint job. His first car was also a 47 Plymouth.
Maybe the bird dung was the reason he strip the paint down so far CG.

**oldiron** · 10-21-2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric67m

Do you have a picture of the original dash paint?

Yep here it is with CG getting misty eyed.

10-19-2009, 11:17 PM	#1
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	From CG's to Mine Well a couple of months ago CG and I made a deal of me trading my 41 Caddy for his 71 4x4 1/2 ton. I knew that the truck was going to need some repairs and what was needed was very little. Fixed some leaks in the power steering, rebuilt the transmission and put new bearings in the front and rear axles just because I wanted it reliable not that it need them. Then off to the body shop for a quick repair. Nothing major just new rockers, kick panels and some minor dings and small dents. Well five weeks later I brought her home. I think the oh bye the ways got out of hand on my part. But it did turn out great. Now all I need to do is put in the floor mat, hook up the heater cables, and install the sun visors. Pictures below: 1. Leaving CG's with the truck 2. Almost down to the frame rebuild 3. Reassembly 4. More assembly 5. Finally done and home. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg Last edited by oldiron; 10-19-2009 at 11:20 PM.

10-19-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: From CG's to Mine looks great I remember when you guys made the deal... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-19-2009, 11:35 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: From CG's to Mine Lookin good! Is it my imagination, or is the nose slightly up? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-19-2009, 11:41 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: From CG's to Mine Holy crap, not only was that fast, but it looks sweet! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-20-2009, 12:00 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: From CG's to Mine you ever feel like you get carried away with things? lol... looks great man!

10-20-2009, 12:05 AM	#6
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: From CG's to Mine Man, I wish mine was going that fast. That looks great! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

10-20-2009, 12:28 AM	#7
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: From CG's to Mine I had no idea that it was only a couple of months turn around from acquisition to completion. Talk about motivated. Maybe I'll see it this weekend? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

10-20-2009, 12:30 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: From CG's to Mine Ill trade you a 41 Cadillac for it. Nice job Dennis, Im glad the ol girl went to a better home and got the build up she deserved. And yes the nose is slightly up...Looks mean, but someone is having a little trouble seeing over the hood, LOL. Last edited by CG; 10-20-2009 at 12:31 AM.

10-20-2009, 12:45 AM	#9
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: From CG's to Mine CG, who got the better deal? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

10-20-2009, 01:02 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: From CG's to Mine He's happy, Im happy...perfect =)

10-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#11
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: From CG's to Mine __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

10-20-2009, 01:41 AM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: From CG's to Mine Looking good Dennis!!!! Can't wait to see it at the next get-together! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-20-2009, 02:34 AM	#13
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Re: From CG's to Mine very nice Dennis......Hoping to have the Longhorn all one color one of these days.....Like the Black color also.......... __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

10-20-2009, 10:14 PM	#14
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Re: From CG's to Mine I love that first picture, you can see CG's fabulous "Monroe Patina" in many spots. By cab and bed had that look when I got them also. Stupid pigeons!!!! I like your flat bed with the sides on it. I think all of the times I have seen it they have not been on. Both trucks look great. Do you have a picture of the original dash paint? __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"

10-20-2009, 10:23 PM	#15
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10-20-2009, 10:29 PM	#16
Seraph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Streetman Texas Posts: 134	Re: From CG's to Mine dude! that is nice! i like the black! __________________ 1972 chevy c 10 longbed 2000 Ford Powerstroke (daily driver)

10-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#18
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: From CG's to Mine Sharp truck! And congrats on getting your truck out of the paint shop in less than 3 years. Whats the secret?

10-21-2009, 12:14 AM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: From CG's to Mine Starlings not pigeons Attached Images

10-21-2009, 02:30 AM	#20
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: From CG's to Mine Thanks for all the nice comment about the truck. To get the truck done so quick was just a fluke. He had a couple of weeks with no jobs scheduled and wanted the car that I was trading for the paint job. His first car was also a 47 Plymouth. Maybe the bird dung was the reason he strip the paint down so far CG. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

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