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sigshooter · 02-20-2012, 09:06 PM

After years of just sitting I started working on my truck last year. I took it to the shop where I work so I could use the lift and larger air compressor, after about 8 months I brought it home today so I can work on it whenever I have a few minutes. It is only about a ten minute drive to work but I had to catch the owner around so I could get inside since I dont have a key. I actually have more tools at home than at the scrap yard, so I should be able to get more done. I miss alot of oppurtunities to work on it because if the weather is nice the boss is not around to let me in.

Here are a few pics of it on the journey home

Thanks to the Boss for allowing me to use the shop over the last many months.

junk4cash · 02-20-2012, 09:38 PM

Sweet ride!! I like the patina. Plans? I have mine backed in the driveway as weel. Its nice to be able to open the garage and tinker around when i have a few hours. No rush, just have fun!
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sigshooter · 02-20-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by junk4cash

Sweet ride!! I like the patina. Plans? I have mine backed in the driveway as weel. Its nice to be able to open the garage and tinker around when i have a few hours. No rush, just have fun!
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Thanks, Check out my build thread for more info..... plans are basically to make it look like this. I love the Blue and White, not gonna drop it or anything just go back as close to original as possible.

likaroc13 · 02-20-2012, 10:10 PM

cool truck! i like that patina as well

**Clyde65** · 02-21-2012, 11:01 AM

Sweet!

jbgroby · 02-21-2012, 11:06 AM

Hi, What are the two square door's on the front lower bed sides for? I've seen them on other trucks but don;t have a clue. The onlty thing I can think of a extra tool storage area or gas tank?

67swb72klb · 02-21-2012, 11:08 AM

that is perfect like it is man !!!

**clemdaddy** · 02-21-2012, 01:19 PM

I'm gonna sip some 'homecoming' suds for you tonight... congrats.
Like the idea of shiny paint and trim, maybe with stock wheels and caps.

Rac65 · 02-21-2012, 10:28 PM

That picture you sent in is what my truck is supposed to look like, unfortunately it is nowhere near ready to paint. Every time I think I am going to have a little time to work on it something else comes up.
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sigshooter · 02-21-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Hi, What are the two square door's on the front lower bed sides for? I've seen them on other trucks but don;t have a clue. The onlty thing I can think of a extra tool storage area or gas tank?

Add on saddle fuel tanks

**dtkarst** · 02-21-2012, 11:32 PM

Its good to see someone taking it back to original. Not a big fan of dropping them to the ground and (IMO) decreasing the value from an original. ALthough the things that people do with them are pretty amazing. Nice truck

PAPA KENT · 02-21-2012, 11:44 PM

nice thread! thanks for the story and the pictures.

good luck and have fun!

chevyrestoguy · 02-22-2012, 09:27 AM

Compared to what you started with, that truck looks really good!

You've got a cool boss, too. I think that staying in his good graces will definitely work to your advantage!

sigshooter · 02-22-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Compared to what you started with, that truck looks really good!

You've got a cool boss, too. I think that staying in his good graces will definitely work to your advantage!

Thanks this truck is now really straight and basically no rust, so paint outta be a snap.

The Boss is pretty cool, he likes old vintage chevy stuff too so we share alot of the same attachments for the neat stuff that comes ascross the scales. He is more into 72 chevy p/u and old camaros not so much the 60-66 so he gives me about anything I want for my truck, so I will definetely stay on his good side. =-)

sigshooter · 02-22-2012, 10:10 PM

Oh, and he has his Grandpa's old 71 Chevy truck too.

sigshooter · 02-22-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

I'm gonna sip some 'homecoming' suds for you tonight... congrats.
Like the idea of shiny paint and trim, maybe with stock wheels and caps.

Exactly what I was thinking.... I am going to try and go back with an Original appearance with very few mods.

02-20-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	My Truck came home today After years of just sitting I started working on my truck last year. I took it to the shop where I work so I could use the lift and larger air compressor, after about 8 months I brought it home today so I can work on it whenever I have a few minutes. It is only about a ten minute drive to work but I had to catch the owner around so I could get inside since I dont have a key. I actually have more tools at home than at the scrap yard, so I should be able to get more done. I miss alot of oppurtunities to work on it because if the weather is nice the boss is not around to let me in. Here are a few pics of it on the journey home Thanks to the Boss for allowing me to use the shop over the last many months. Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-20-2012, 09:38 PM	#2
junk4cash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 160	Re: My Truck came home today Sweet ride!! I like the patina. Plans? I have mine backed in the driveway as weel. Its nice to be able to open the garage and tinker around when i have a few hours. No rush, just have fun! Posted via Mobile Device

02-20-2012, 10:10 PM	#4
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: My Truck came home today cool truck! i like that patina as well __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-21-2012, 11:01 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: My Truck came home today Sweet! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-21-2012, 11:06 AM	#6
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: My Truck came home today Hi, What are the two square door's on the front lower bed sides for? I've seen them on other trucks but don;t have a clue. The onlty thing I can think of a extra tool storage area or gas tank? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-21-2012, 11:08 AM	#7
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,453	Re: My Truck came home today that is perfect like it is man !!! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

02-21-2012, 01:19 PM	#8
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: My Truck came home today I'm gonna sip some 'homecoming' suds for you tonight... congrats. Like the idea of shiny paint and trim, maybe with stock wheels and caps.

02-21-2012, 10:28 PM	#9
Rac65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shepherd, Texas Posts: 83	Re: My Truck came home today That picture you sent in is what my truck is supposed to look like, unfortunately it is nowhere near ready to paint. Every time I think I am going to have a little time to work on it something else comes up. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2012, 11:32 PM	#11
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: My Truck came home today Its good to see someone taking it back to original. Not a big fan of dropping them to the ground and (IMO) decreasing the value from an original. ALthough the things that people do with them are pretty amazing. Nice truck

02-21-2012, 11:44 PM	#12
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: My Truck came home today nice thread! thanks for the story and the pictures. good luck and have fun!

02-22-2012, 09:27 AM	#13
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: My Truck came home today Compared to what you started with, that truck looks really good! You've got a cool boss, too. I think that staying in his good graces will definitely work to your advantage! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-22-2012, 10:10 PM	#15
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: My Truck came home today Oh, and he has his Grandpa's old 71 Chevy truck too. __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide



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