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belair427 · 02-01-2011, 03:52 PM

I am new to the forum and several folks have mentioned that ya'll love pictures. Well here are a few of my present Rat Rod/Resto Rod Project. Hopefully this will be the "before" pics for future reference.
I first purchased the 67 pictured in the last few shots for this project but once I got it home I decided it was to nice and deserved a full on build so the 65 was purchased to use up a 350/350 combo out of my convertible project that was sitting in the corner.
We have installed a 85 C-10 crossmember with 2" dropped spindles and 1" springs. We will pull the rear axles and have the center turned down on them and redrilled to 5 lug to complete the 5 lug conversion.
Plans call for a flat black finish with orange or turquois steel wheels. relocated fuel tank, buisness name and phone number in distressed lettering on the doors and 4" black cab high stacks in the bed (I know the stacks are kinda hokey but what else can a muffler man do to get noticed?) all done without spending over 500.00 out of pocket. Yep I got a boatload of bartering parts so I think its possible.

T Smith · 02-01-2011, 04:35 PM

Great build, keep it coming, with lotsa pictures!

61_FL_Apache · 02-01-2011, 04:59 PM

I see stacks on just about everything in my area, but a 60-66 yet.

k1rodeoboater · 02-01-2011, 05:26 PM

...I at first didn't really care for the "rat rod" look...but it has grown on me.

REDNOSE65 · 02-01-2011, 07:16 PM

I like the 67 AND the 65. Good luck on them both.
Keep us posted.

belair427 · 02-01-2011, 09:30 PM

10 inches of snow on the ground here since noon! Looks like we will have time to work on it a little tomorrow. Lets just see how far we can get.
Question, has anyone had any luck with the fit of aftermarket front fenders on these trucks?

**Captainfab** · 02-02-2011, 01:47 AM

FRom everything I've seen and read from others, the aftermarket front fenders have issues at the front where the grill panel attaches. The two pieces at the front of the fenders that are spot welded together don't fit right either.

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Originally Posted by belair427

10 inches of snow on the ground here since noon! Looks like we will have time to work on it a little tomorrow. Lets just see how far we can get.
Question, has anyone had any luck with the fit of aftermarket front fenders on these trucks?

k1rodeoboater · 02-02-2011, 08:33 AM

YMMV but my buddy has a repo fender on his 66GMC...looks perfectly fine to me.

02-01-2011, 03:52 PM	#1
belair427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 6	She aint pretty but shes all mine! I am new to the forum and several folks have mentioned that ya'll love pictures. Well here are a few of my present Rat Rod/Resto Rod Project. Hopefully this will be the "before" pics for future reference. I first purchased the 67 pictured in the last few shots for this project but once I got it home I decided it was to nice and deserved a full on build so the 65 was purchased to use up a 350/350 combo out of my convertible project that was sitting in the corner. We have installed a 85 C-10 crossmember with 2" dropped spindles and 1" springs. We will pull the rear axles and have the center turned down on them and redrilled to 5 lug to complete the 5 lug conversion. Plans call for a flat black finish with orange or turquois steel wheels. relocated fuel tank, buisness name and phone number in distressed lettering on the doors and 4" black cab high stacks in the bed (I know the stacks are kinda hokey but what else can a muffler man do to get noticed?) all done without spending over 500.00 out of pocket. Yep I got a boatload of bartering parts so I think its possible. __________________ Curt Hogan www.hoganperformance.com www.hoganmuffler.com Photo Bucket link of Projects and past Projects http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...ck%20Projects/ http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l207/Belair427/ Last edited by belair427; 02-01-2011 at 09:23 PM.

02-01-2011, 04:35 PM	#2
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: She aint pretty but shes all mine! Great build, keep it coming, with lotsa pictures!

02-01-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: She aint pretty but shes all mine! I see stacks on just about everything in my area, but a 60-66 yet. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

02-01-2011, 05:26 PM	#4
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: She aint pretty but shes all mine! ...I at first didn't really care for the "rat rod" look...but it has grown on me.

02-01-2011, 07:16 PM	#5
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: She aint pretty but shes all mine! I like the 67 AND the 65. Good luck on them both. Keep us posted. __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

02-01-2011, 09:30 PM	#6
belair427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 6	Re: She aint pretty but shes all mine! 10 inches of snow on the ground here since noon! Looks like we will have time to work on it a little tomorrow. Lets just see how far we can get. Question, has anyone had any luck with the fit of aftermarket front fenders on these trucks? __________________ Curt Hogan www.hoganperformance.com www.hoganmuffler.com Photo Bucket link of Projects and past Projects http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...ck%20Projects/ http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l207/Belair427/

02-02-2011, 08:33 AM	#8
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: She aint pretty but shes all mine! YMMV but my buddy has a repo fender on his 66GMC...looks perfectly fine to me.



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