Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

greg65 · 04-17-2011, 06:31 PM

Is it going to be ready for Canton is two weeks?
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Old School Kid · 04-17-2011, 08:36 PM

I cant stop staring....

Race truck III is so tough!! and colorful!

72freak · 05-14-2011, 09:11 PM

Well.....the day finally arrived.....it was driven! The "frame off" restoration was finally put on the road today. Looks great and drives even better....a few more subtle touches like lights, window regulators, N.O.S. bottle and wiring and we should be about done. We figured out today she is sporting parts from 10+ trucks. We also got excited and had a moment of weakness today and thought about tearing it back apart for 3 years and dumping $25,000 dollars in it so we would have a $7000 truck. Luckily a vote was cast and we opted to leave it the way it is! The tough race exhaust stack was a hit and it sounds great!

SO RACY!

greg65 · 05-14-2011, 09:20 PM

Looks good David. The only question I have is are you leaving the name as race truck or are you changing it to rainbow brite.

kpeztruck · 05-14-2011, 09:39 PM

Where were all you Georgia boys at when I built my "race truck"? I coulda' saved a bunch of money.

Looks great, and used parts from 10 trucks. We will all have to meet at the Canton cruise-in with our trucks this summer. I should have mine back together again by June. Paul Baxter

greg65 · 05-14-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kpeztruck

Where were all you Georgia boys at when I built my "race truck"? I coulda' saved a bunch of money.

Looks great, and used parts from 10 trucks. We will all have to meet at the Canton cruise-in with our trucks this summer. I should have mine back together again by June. Paul Baxter

Dude, awsome truck. I would love to see it in person some time.

72freak · 05-14-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Looks good David. The only question I have is are you leaving the name as race truck or are you changing it to rainbow brite.

Greg...some of your parts are displayed proudly!!! Fenders and shifter. The name of the truck is Race truck III-Frame off-way too tough! Like British roayalty...more names than needed! Now since it belongs to Taylor "Old School Kid" if he wants to associate it with the rainbow..he is more than welcome!

greg65 · 05-14-2011, 09:47 PM

Alright just having a little fun. I have some old GMC fender emblems laying around if you want to keep people guessing. I remember when that green fender was rattle can flat black.

72freak · 05-14-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Alright just having a little fun. I have some old GMC fender emblems laying around if you want to keep people guessing. I remember when that green fender was rattle can flat black.

We are going to shoot for 2 different color bumpers and headlight bezels also! Only problem with bumpers is it may slow it down.

04-17-2011, 06:31 PM	#1
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Is it going to be ready for Canton is two weeks? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

04-17-2011, 08:36 PM	#2
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build I cant stop staring.... Race truck III is so tough!! and colorful! __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

05-14-2011, 09:11 PM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Well.....the day finally arrived.....it was driven! The "frame off" restoration was finally put on the road today. Looks great and drives even better....a few more subtle touches like lights, window regulators, N.O.S. bottle and wiring and we should be about done. We figured out today she is sporting parts from 10+ trucks. We also got excited and had a moment of weakness today and thought about tearing it back apart for 3 years and dumping $25,000 dollars in it so we would have a $7000 truck. Luckily a vote was cast and we opted to leave it the way it is! The tough race exhaust stack was a hit and it sounds great! SO RACY! 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; 05-14-2011 at 09:12 PM.

05-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#4
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Looks good David. The only question I have is are you leaving the name as race truck or are you changing it to rainbow brite. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-14-2011, 09:39 PM	#5
kpeztruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 229	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Where were all you Georgia boys at when I built my "race truck"? I coulda' saved a bunch of money. Looks great, and used parts from 10 trucks. We will all have to meet at the Canton cruise-in with our trucks this summer. I should have mine back together again by June. Paul Baxter

05-14-2011, 09:47 PM	#8
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Alright just having a little fun. I have some old GMC fender emblems laying around if you want to keep people guessing. I remember when that green fender was rattle can flat black. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653



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