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11-27-2011, 05:59 PM
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Location: Vancouver, wa
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Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Well, I have finally joined the 67-72 family with a truck of my own. I have wanted one for as long as I can remember- as some of my best memories were of my dads two 72's... His first (a c-20 4x4) was tradically stolen in '96 only weeks after finishing an entire frame off... His second was a Cheyenne 4x4.
I found this '70 (i know it has a 71/72 grill....) c-10 SWB about an hour from my house on craigslist during my lunch hour and in a moments decision decided to grab my trailer after I got off from work to go get it. Its not in very good condition, but it is a decent starting point for a project. It wasnt completely assembled, nor was it even complete. I spent the lasts couple months putting the truck back together and buying 100,000 miscellaneous parts to make it a driver. Of course I have big plans for it, but those are going to be a few years out. My Fiance and I are getting married in 10 months, she is finally graduating college after 8 years, and my new business is just starting to get some traction which is keeping us busy. But even as the truck is now, I still grin ear to ear when i drive it. Most people see an old piece of crap, but I see the beginnings of my dream truck.... This was the truck when i first got it   I got an engine and trans put in it. its just a good 'ol 350 and TH400   I put a new wiring harness in it. The seat was the nicest part of the whole truck.  I still have a few more things to accomplish. Over the winter ill get bumpers, the front markers, a tailgate etc....  my dads '72 cheyenne back in the late '90's  my fiance and I 
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11-27-2011, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Richmond, Va
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
great to have you. your truck looks like a great project and you sound like you got your priorities in order. Look forward to more posts on your build.
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11-27-2011, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
welcome and congradulations on the truck and the inpending marriage. I hope you find all the information on here you need when you run into a snag in your project. There are a lot of guys on here that really know their stuff about these trucks and life in general, and are usally willing to lend a hand or give advise. I think you have a really nice truck with loads of potenial. I live in Arkansas I have a body shop and sell and rebuild late model cars,trucks and SUVs. I also restore some older stuff like these trucks and mucle cars. I have been in business since 1987 and there are lots of ones on here that I value their opinion. So once agian welcome. Jim
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11-27-2011, 07:13 PM
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Location: Jackson, MS
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
I'm still a rookie here. Welcome! You are off to a good start. My project is a 68 LWB CST. These trucks are a lot of fun, even though I cuss ("curse" if you are not from the south) at mine quite a bit.
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11-27-2011, 07:16 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Welcome to the board!
Keep those pics coming.
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11-27-2011, 07:30 PM
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Location: South Florida
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Welcome to the best chevy truck website.......We really enjoy pictures so keep them coming...
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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 |
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11-27-2011, 08:12 PM
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Location: Milwaukie Oregon
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Welcome Neighbor. Congrats on the up coming Marrage. My wife and I just got married a little over a year ago. The truck is looking good. I do body and paint work and would be willing to give you a hand when the time comes. Also Check out the Oregon section of the board. We're organizing a holiday get together.
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11-27-2011, 08:31 PM
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Location: San Jose, California
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
A true devotee. Good to see that truck is driving again.
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11-27-2011, 09:41 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
looks like a great start!!
I love to see one revived.... what are the future,future plans? hah |
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11-27-2011, 09:58 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
welcome. I wish you happiness in your future marriage and dream truck!
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11-27-2011, 10:11 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
welcome to the board ,nice project the truck
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11-27-2011, 10:22 PM
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Location: concord, NC
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Hey, I'm a newbie too. Welcome and good luck.
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11-27-2011, 10:54 PM
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Location: Denton, Texas
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Nice! Welcome to the forum from North Texas!
We can tell you have put alot of work into it. It is nice to see another truck put back into service. Hopefully, it will provide you with a whole lotta enjoyment for many years. What ever happened to the truck of your dads that was stolen? Keith |
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11-27-2011, 11:50 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
I also just picked up a '70 short wide that's primered, has a '71-'72 grill and I'm also getting married in 10 months. That's crazy.
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11-28-2011, 01:19 AM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Hey Gmichael ...
 and  from Ohio. Looks like two marriges made in heaven 
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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! |
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11-28-2011, 11:30 AM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Welcome from Central Florida! Your truck is beautiful..and the girl aint bad either.
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70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 |
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11-28-2011, 11:36 AM
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Location: Chattanooga TN
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Welcome, and Hello from TN.
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11-28-2011, 12:16 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
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I've belonged to a few forums and this one is BY FAR the most respectful. A lot of kind and generous people. I finished restoring my gauge cluster the other night...  I powder coat as a hobby. I built my oven (its 4'x4'x6' inside) so i'll be powdercoating everything i can. The only thing that wont fit is the frame, so i'll have that done when the time comes... Here is a quad that i powder coated cany blue and black. My dad built the swing arm, control arms, rear subframe etc...  JRE, i just checked out the Oregon section of the board. I'd be down to meet you guys next month. I'll keep my eyes out for a date that works. |
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11-28-2011, 04:15 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Welcome from NJ. Looks like a nice truck you have there. Congrats on the truck and also congrats on your future marriage. My fiancé and I are getting married next July. I certainly know what it's like to try to build a truck and plan a wedding. Good luck with everything.
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11-28-2011, 05:28 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Nice project. So many people see a parts vehicle in something like that. I enjoy the piecing together and the road to the end. Good luck, looks like you are doing a fine job.
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11-28-2011, 06:23 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Nice work on the powder coat. You might could get a few jobs out of this place. I keep looking at your dad's truck. What size lift did he put on the truck? Tire size? It sit's just right.
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11-28-2011, 09:21 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
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11-28-2011, 10:15 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Sounds good. let me know if you need a hand with anything. I do body and paint work and work at Thompson Metal Fab in Vancouver.
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11-28-2011, 10:31 PM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
Welcome from SoCal to the nicest most knowledgeable group of cool people on a single forum dedicated to Chevrolet trucks!
Looking forward to seeing more progress pictures of your truck in the future.
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11-29-2011, 02:26 AM
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Re: Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS
welcome to the forum, aren't they fun to work on, the truck that is... and the forum..LOL looks good and I like what you did to the gauge cluster... was it difficult?
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