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JRE · 01-06-2012, 01:49 AM

Well after owning my truck for a little over a yer now I'm finally getting around to starting a build thread. Right now my truck is my daily driver but soon it will just be a toy. I bought my truck from my cousin who bought it from the estate of the original owner. Was originally a 6 cyl 3 speed. My cousin converted it to a 350 with a turbo 350 tranny. also installed tilt and power steering and power drum brakes replaced the rockers then used it for his parts hauler when he was Restoring his 67 GTO and 67 Lemans and 67 Firebird convertible. This is when I came into the picture. I bought it cleaned the engine bay up and added the wheels. Also been collecting parts so when I tear it down I'll have everything waiting.

JRE · 01-06-2012, 01:54 AM

So far I've collected a NOS dash pad new inner and outer door handles new door seals outside mirrors and a new bed. The one on it has some issues plus I have a few custom touches i want to do to it.

chevy88 · 01-06-2012, 03:30 AM

Nice lean truck to start with.

JRE · 01-07-2012, 11:46 AM

Started working on the replacement bed today made patch panels to fill the side marker lights in and started taking the cross sills and wheel wells out, Going to use the ones that are on the bed thats on the truck right now. next step will be taking the bed to work and glass beading it. then over to my Uncles to weld up all the trim holes and side markers.I'll post some pictures up later. My Camera was having issues

JRE · 01-07-2012, 11:06 PM

Bed pictures

JRE · 01-08-2012, 06:23 PM

Just got this tailgate off Craigslist for $40 I need to find the latch Mechanism for it to be complete.

JRE · 01-09-2012, 02:01 AM

Switching things up a little. Going to do the welding first then go glass bead the bed. Got my self etching primer already to go.

JRE · 01-11-2012, 01:30 AM

Got a little done tonight. Made the filler panels for the stake pocket holes.

JRE · 01-12-2012, 02:47 AM

Anyone know where I can find the Flip kit for the tailgate handle. Haven't had much luck finding one.

JRE · 01-13-2012, 02:31 AM

Got the cross sills and fender wells out tonight will get pictures up soon

JRE · 01-14-2012, 03:01 AM

More pictures of the bed. Going to take it to my uncles tomorrow afternoon and get all the welding done.

JRE · 01-14-2012, 10:30 PM

Got most of the welding done today. Still need to weld in the plates I made for the stake pockets and I'm not happy with the fit of the Drivers side Side marker light patch panel. I'm going to cet it back out and weld a new one in. i'll have pictures up soon.

MESS-HALL · 01-15-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JRE

Anyone know where I can find the Flip kit for the tailgate handle. Haven't had much luck finding one.

Sure....

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...ctinfo/10-351/

Nice start on your build.......are you keeping that bed long?

JRE · 01-15-2012, 01:37 PM

Thanks. Yea it will stay a long box. Going to have it lowered 4" in front with 2" lower control arms and 2" springs and 4" springs in the rear also want to put a f body Camaro rear sway bar on it and for motor ant trans i'm thinking a nice strong 383 with a 700r4 tranny. And the body and chassie will have lot's of paint powder coat and chrome detail.

butternut1972 · 01-31-2012, 03:17 AM

Looks like a nice clean truck. I like your plans for it. Are you doing the suspension work?
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JRE · 01-31-2012, 10:14 AM

Thanks. I'm thinking about having Charlies drop shop lower it for me. Been working on finishing all the welding on the bed and will have pictures up soon.

butternut1972 · 01-31-2012, 01:59 PM

Be careful with them I have a friend that had a really bad experiance there with his new suburban. These trucks are really easy to do, let me know I have a buddy up here that does alot this and would most likely save you some money. You would just have to buy the parts before hand. Pm me if your interested. Later, Kelly
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JRE · 01-31-2012, 10:44 PM

Thanks for the heads up pm sent

JRE · 02-20-2012, 12:14 AM

Had a little time to work on the truck today. Got one side welded up and mst of the grinding done. also got all the cross sills and fender wells out. Should be able to get a little more done soon. I'm going back to the metal fab chop I use to work at and I'm off gor the next month. On the plus side I'll be making $7 a hr more than I was so I'll be able buy some parts for the truck easier.

JRE · 02-20-2012, 12:17 AM

oops here are the pictures

RexDodge · 02-21-2012, 04:09 PM

Nice progress. Wow, what a find with the tailgate! I've got my bed all tore apart and hope to get it all welded back together this weekend. Then off to the frame. Think I am going to build some tubular control arms while I have it torn apart. I'm not far away if you ever need any help.

JRE · 02-21-2012, 06:56 PM

Thanks. It's been a slow but steady start. Hope to have it converted to a short box lowered and in blue colored primer sealer by the time the car shows start. we'll have to get together sometime soon.

JRE · 08-27-2012, 03:32 PM

thought I'd dust my Build tread off. Right after I started working on the truck I got laid off. I just got new job working at a metal fab shop doing painting and powder coating. The powder coat booth will come in handy lol.

RexDodge · 08-27-2012, 03:53 PM

Looking forward to following along!

JRE · 09-12-2012, 07:15 PM

Finally got around to working on the truck some. fixed the rust on the drivers side inner kick panel. We'll be fixing the passenger side next week and the roof as soon as I find a patch panel for it. I work in a sheet metal fab shop now with a bunch of car junkies that want to help me lol.

01-06-2012, 01:49 AM	#1
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	My Blue 67 Well after owning my truck for a little over a yer now I'm finally getting around to starting a build thread. Right now my truck is my daily driver but soon it will just be a toy. I bought my truck from my cousin who bought it from the estate of the original owner. Was originally a 6 cyl 3 speed. My cousin converted it to a 350 with a turbo 350 tranny. also installed tilt and power steering and power drum brakes replaced the rockers then used it for his parts hauler when he was Restoring his 67 GTO and 67 Lemans and 67 Firebird convertible. This is when I came into the picture. I bought it cleaned the engine bay up and added the wheels. Also been collecting parts so when I tear it down I'll have everything waiting. Attached Images

01-06-2012, 01:54 AM	#2
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 So far I've collected a NOS dash pad new inner and outer door handles new door seals outside mirrors and a new bed. The one on it has some issues plus I have a few custom touches i want to do to it.

01-06-2012, 03:30 AM	#3
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: My Blue 67 Nice lean truck to start with. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

01-07-2012, 11:46 AM	#4
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Started working on the replacement bed today made patch panels to fill the side marker lights in and started taking the cross sills and wheel wells out, Going to use the ones that are on the bed thats on the truck right now. next step will be taking the bed to work and glass beading it. then over to my Uncles to weld up all the trim holes and side markers.I'll post some pictures up later. My Camera was having issues

01-07-2012, 11:06 PM	#5
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Bed pictures

01-08-2012, 06:23 PM	#6
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Just got this tailgate off Craigslist for $40 I need to find the latch Mechanism for it to be complete. Attached Images

01-09-2012, 02:01 AM	#7
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Switching things up a little. Going to do the welding first then go glass bead the bed. Got my self etching primer already to go.

01-11-2012, 01:30 AM	#8
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Got a little done tonight. Made the filler panels for the stake pocket holes. Attached Images

01-12-2012, 02:47 AM	#9
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Anyone know where I can find the Flip kit for the tailgate handle. Haven't had much luck finding one.

01-13-2012, 02:31 AM	#10
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Got the cross sills and fender wells out tonight will get pictures up soon

01-14-2012, 03:01 AM	#11
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 More pictures of the bed. Going to take it to my uncles tomorrow afternoon and get all the welding done. Attached Images

01-14-2012, 10:30 PM	#12
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Got most of the welding done today. Still need to weld in the plates I made for the stake pockets and I'm not happy with the fit of the Drivers side Side marker light patch panel. I'm going to cet it back out and weld a new one in. i'll have pictures up soon.

01-15-2012, 01:37 PM	#14
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Thanks. Yea it will stay a long box. Going to have it lowered 4" in front with 2" lower control arms and 2" springs and 4" springs in the rear also want to put a f body Camaro rear sway bar on it and for motor ant trans i'm thinking a nice strong 383 with a 700r4 tranny. And the body and chassie will have lot's of paint powder coat and chrome detail.

01-31-2012, 03:17 AM	#15
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My Blue 67 Looks like a nice clean truck. I like your plans for it. Are you doing the suspension work? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

01-31-2012, 10:14 AM	#16
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Thanks. I'm thinking about having Charlies drop shop lower it for me. Been working on finishing all the welding on the bed and will have pictures up soon.



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01-31-2012, 01:59 PM	#17
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My Blue 67 Be careful with them I have a friend that had a really bad experiance there with his new suburban. These trucks are really easy to do, let me know I have a buddy up here that does alot this and would most likely save you some money. You would just have to buy the parts before hand. Pm me if your interested. Later, Kelly Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

01-31-2012, 10:44 PM	#18
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Thanks for the heads up pm sent

02-20-2012, 12:14 AM	#19
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Had a little time to work on the truck today. Got one side welded up and mst of the grinding done. also got all the cross sills and fender wells out. Should be able to get a little more done soon. I'm going back to the metal fab chop I use to work at and I'm off gor the next month. On the plus side I'll be making $7 a hr more than I was so I'll be able buy some parts for the truck easier.

02-20-2012, 12:17 AM	#20
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 oops here are the pictures Attached Images

02-21-2012, 04:09 PM	#21
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: My Blue 67 Nice progress. Wow, what a find with the tailgate! I've got my bed all tore apart and hope to get it all welded back together this weekend. Then off to the frame. Think I am going to build some tubular control arms while I have it torn apart. I'm not far away if you ever need any help.

02-21-2012, 06:56 PM	#22
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Thanks. It's been a slow but steady start. Hope to have it converted to a short box lowered and in blue colored primer sealer by the time the car shows start. we'll have to get together sometime soon.

08-27-2012, 03:32 PM	#23
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 thought I'd dust my Build tread off. Right after I started working on the truck I got laid off. I just got new job working at a metal fab shop doing painting and powder coating. The powder coat booth will come in handy lol.

08-27-2012, 03:53 PM	#24
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: My Blue 67 Looking forward to following along!

09-12-2012, 07:15 PM	#25
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: My Blue 67 Finally got around to working on the truck some. fixed the rust on the drivers side inner kick panel. We'll be fixing the passenger side next week and the roof as soon as I find a patch panel for it. I work in a sheet metal fab shop now with a bunch of car junkies that want to help me lol.

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