Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 03-28-2010, 05:45 PM

We drug this 68 long step home from North Georgia a few months ago just after an ice storm. There were narrow, steep driveways and very steep roads that were ice covered in our path. After 2 hours, a 4x4 jeep, a winch and some pretty scarry moments we had it moved 600 ft down his ice covered drive and the sheet of ice they called a road in front of his house, and loaded on the trailer.

It sat here for a while and we decided to see if we could build it with using mainly old, but good, used parts we had in inventory. It was a good cab to start with with minimal rust. The front clip was pretty banged up so we are going to put some replacement metal up there. We had a good engine and transmission so we have converted it to a V-8/automatic instead of the missing 6 cyl./3 speed it had at some point in its life.

We should hear it run by next weekend!

72freak · 03-28-2010, 05:48 PM

We plan to go with that original green color with a white top and white front end. Oh yea...you M/T fans....those are getting replaced!

WANTED....67-68 front clip parts for this and another project.

OrangeCrush1970 · 03-28-2010, 06:49 PM

Sweet valve covers!!

Rudy67chevy · 03-28-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

We plan to go with that original green color with a white top and white front end. Oh yea...you M/T fans....those are getting replaced!

WANTED....67-68 front clip parts for this and another project.

I have a good rust free 68 grill

72freak · 03-28-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy67chevy

I have a good rust free 68 grill

Shipping will probably kill the deal....but whay kind of price you have on it.

I am in 30067 if you want to look into it.

**yote1234** · 03-28-2010, 09:13 PM

right on..

gcburdic · 03-28-2010, 09:19 PM

Cool...looking forward to seeing this one come together pretty quick...i got 68 front clip minus the driver fender here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2509...looking to get this stuff out of the shed...will make ya a good deal....let me know..and good luck with this one!!!

72freak · 04-11-2010, 07:26 PM

We heard it run today...and it sounded great!!! We had a fun filled day of digging out parts, figuring out harnesses, and creating a way to hang an alternator. A gas can, electric fuel pump and few fresh fluids later.....puring like a LION!!!!!!

67_C-30 · 04-11-2010, 10:04 PM

Nice job David! I intended to pretty much do the same with the blue truck I bought from you, but that damn 6 banger won't die! It stills runs great, and since I put the 3.08 geared rearend in, it hauls down the interstate much better now.

72freak · 04-12-2010, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Nice job David! I intended to pretty much do the same with the blue truck I bought from you, but that damn 6 banger won't die! .

Do you need another 6 cyl rat truck???.... here is the newest "for sale" heap.

SOLD 4-16-10

72freak · 05-08-2010, 07:44 AM

We are on to the next stage of this project.....we mocked up the front clip, replaced the rocker and inner rocker on the passenger side and got the interior just about ready for paint. We will paint the interior in the next week or 2, install the automatic steering column and linkage and then it will be ready for the exterior paint.

**Palf70Step** · 05-08-2010, 08:14 AM

Looking good. I always like watching your projects.

72freak · 05-09-2010, 11:38 AM

A couple more pics

flashed · 05-09-2010, 08:59 PM

I love that suburban ,saw it briefly at Canton at Williams Bros a while back. What area in Marietta do you call home ? I used to work all over Cobb County but never saw your rig down there. Years ago there was a yellow suburban near stilesboro road I wanted but was not for sale ,then it dissappeared.

72freak · 05-10-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I love that suburban ,saw it briefly at Canton at Williams Bros a while back. What area in Marietta do you call home ? I used to work all over Cobb County but never saw your rig down there. Years ago there was a yellow suburban near stilesboro road I wanted but was not for sale ,then it dissappeared.

That Suburban can be yours for sure!!!!
Powers Ferry area between Delk and 120 loop

flashed · 05-10-2010, 10:09 PM

I bought a 72 El Camino SS in that area about 7 years ago ,still have it too. My stable is too full right now for another ,I am currently driving a 72 shortbox beater and working on it when I can. Good luck on your current project ,it seems to be coming along nicely. It must be nice to know how and what to do on these trucks.

RJGeister · 05-11-2010, 11:00 PM

David,
Glad to see that your back at it. Nice starting point. Hope it all goes well. We have some trucks on Macon CL down here if you are looking for some.
Rich

72freak · 05-11-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RJGeister

David,
Glad to see that your back at it. Nice starting point. Hope it all goes well. We have some trucks on Macon CL down here if you are looking for some.
Rich

After dealing with the public (quite a few time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers) trying to move some of the inventory I decided it would be way more fun to just take all the remaining parts and and build a few with the couple of bodies that remain. We have the the 68 long step going that will be for my neighbor, a 67 C-30 with working dump going on for board member orangecrush70 and we are blending 2 1970's to make a pretty decent short bed. Yep...still at it and they are all for sale!

72freak · 06-28-2010, 10:14 PM

It looks like the guy we were building this for has decided he wants one of the others we have in inventory...most of this truck will be sold shortly.

Long step bed with tailgate, frame, possibly cab. PM if interested.

03-28-2010, 05:45 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. We drug this 68 long step home from North Georgia a few months ago just after an ice storm. There were narrow, steep driveways and very steep roads that were ice covered in our path. After 2 hours, a 4x4 jeep, a winch and some pretty scarry moments we had it moved 600 ft down his ice covered drive and the sheet of ice they called a road in front of his house, and loaded on the trailer. It sat here for a while and we decided to see if we could build it with using mainly old, but good, used parts we had in inventory. It was a good cab to start with with minimal rust. The front clip was pretty banged up so we are going to put some replacement metal up there. We had a good engine and transmission so we have converted it to a V-8/automatic instead of the missing 6 cyl./3 speed it had at some point in its life. We should hear it run by next weekend! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 03-28-2010 at 05:46 PM.

03-28-2010, 05:48 PM	#2
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. We plan to go with that original green color with a white top and white front end. Oh yea...you M/T fans....those are getting replaced! WANTED....67-68 front clip parts for this and another project. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 03-28-2010 at 05:54 PM.

03-28-2010, 06:49 PM	#3
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. Sweet valve covers!! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

03-28-2010, 09:13 PM	#6
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,443	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. right on.. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

03-28-2010, 09:19 PM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. Cool...looking forward to seeing this one come together pretty quick...i got 68 front clip minus the driver fender here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2509...looking to get this stuff out of the shed...will make ya a good deal....let me know..and good luck with this one!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-11-2010, 07:26 PM	#8
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. We heard it run today...and it sounded great!!! We had a fun filled day of digging out parts, figuring out harnesses, and creating a way to hang an alternator. A gas can, electric fuel pump and few fresh fluids later.....puring like a LION!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 04-11-2010 at 07:31 PM.

04-11-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. Nice job David! I intended to pretty much do the same with the blue truck I bought from you, but that damn 6 banger won't die! It stills runs great, and since I put the 3.08 geared rearend in, it hauls down the interstate much better now. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

05-08-2010, 07:44 AM	#11
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. We are on to the next stage of this project.....we mocked up the front clip, replaced the rocker and inner rocker on the passenger side and got the interior just about ready for paint. We will paint the interior in the next week or 2, install the automatic steering column and linkage and then it will be ready for the exterior paint. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

05-08-2010, 08:14 AM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,469	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. Looking good. I always like watching your projects. __________________ 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!

05-09-2010, 11:38 AM	#13
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. A couple more pics Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

05-09-2010, 08:59 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. I love that suburban ,saw it briefly at Canton at Williams Bros a while back. What area in Marietta do you call home ? I used to work all over Cobb County but never saw your rig down there. Years ago there was a yellow suburban near stilesboro road I wanted but was not for sale ,then it dissappeared.

05-10-2010, 10:09 PM	#16
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. I bought a 72 El Camino SS in that area about 7 years ago ,still have it too. My stable is too full right now for another ,I am currently driving a 72 shortbox beater and working on it when I can. Good luck on your current project ,it seems to be coming along nicely. It must be nice to know how and what to do on these trucks.

05-11-2010, 11:00 PM	#17
RJGeister Retired Air Force 87-09 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bonaire, Georgia 31005 Posts: 284	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. David, Glad to see that your back at it. Nice starting point. Hope it all goes well. We have some trucks on Macon CL down here if you are looking for some. Rich

06-28-2010, 10:14 PM	#19
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Purple Ice" The spare parts truck build has begun. It looks like the guy we were building this for has decided he wants one of the others we have in inventory...most of this truck will be sold shortly. Long step bed with tailgate, frame, possibly cab. PM if interested. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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