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LEX · 06-07-2012, 03:18 PM

I saw your truck on eBay. Loosing interest or moving on to something else?

**specialtyretail** · 06-07-2012, 03:49 PM

Hey there. Wanting/needing something a little more old man friendly. Too much cam, too much converter, no air,, on and on. Just kind of feeling the market out right now. Would really like a nicer one,, not such a hot rod.

LEX · 06-07-2012, 04:30 PM

It shouldn't be hard to find a buyer. It's a nice truck. Good luck.

**specialtyretail** · 06-07-2012, 09:41 PM

Thanks for the kind words.
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68 TT · 06-08-2012, 11:24 PM

Good luck with the sale. I understand the desire for a little creature comfort.

I am changing the direction of my stepside project to include power brakes, power steering, power windows & locks, a stereo and some carpet & sound deadening plus EFI and overdrive. I just can't go back to driving a bare bones old truck

**specialtyretail** · 06-09-2012, 07:53 AM

Doesn't look like it is going to sell. Started doing inventory of parts we have in the shop to build a MILD small block. If nothing else, we have had some interesting phone calls form "prospective buyers" and some generous offers of less than half of what we are askiing for it.

**specialtyretail** · 06-16-2012, 11:00 AM

Keeping it.. Dear god, I have had some winners trying to buy it. Had the brakes fixed again, going to get a 3310 holley or 750 Edelbrock put on and just drive the piss out of it. Seems like everyone around here gets a kick out of it, so what the hell..

**specialtyretail** · 09-08-2012, 07:47 PM

OK guys... Been driving the truck,, a lot. Cracked a flexplate so while we were down we took out the wild stall converter. Man, did that wake it up. It is a blast to drive now. So, the wife and i were discussing it, and we have plans. Hope you guys like the way we are going to go so stick around..
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Houch · 09-08-2012, 08:07 PM

Can't wait to see what you have in mind.
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**specialtyretail** · 10-13-2012, 10:18 PM

Got some shiney stuff on the way....
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chevy88 · 10-16-2012, 01:35 AM

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Got some shiney stuff on the way....
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Maybe your not such a cheap bastard after all.

LEX · 10-16-2012, 10:36 PM

Tuning in.

**specialtyretail** · 10-17-2012, 09:20 AM

Has anyone bought bumpers from Summit?? The prices are about the same but they only charge $8.00 to ship them. I think they are Goodmark.

**specialtyretail** · 02-23-2013, 08:36 PM

Big block is gone. We are putting an ultra mild small block in its place. I want to drive it and enjoy it more. Anyone need a good deal on some stainless steel headers for a big block?? Have started ordering and picking up parts here and there, should have some new motor pics next week.

**specialtyretail** · 05-11-2013, 07:08 PM

OK, I know it aint "next week" but I am finally making some headway. Business has been good so I hated to quit making money to spend it. Anyway, I am caught up for a couple of days, the wife is at work and I had all kinds of new parts laying around. It is getting closer....

VA72C10 · 05-11-2013, 07:26 PM

Very nice!!!

**specialtyretail** · 05-11-2013, 08:53 PM

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Very nice!!!

Thank you. It aint much but it is mine. Made a little more progress...

**specialtyretail** · 05-16-2013, 07:28 AM

A little closer...

**specialtyretail** · 05-18-2013, 07:59 PM

Not quite where I wanted to be time wise,, but it is in there....

Xeen · 05-19-2013, 12:03 AM

The engine looks real nice.
If I may give you some safety advice, it would be in your best interest to get rid of that plastic fuel filter and go to an all metal filter because those plastic ones are known to leak and cause fires and I know you don't want your ride to go up in flames, or even blow up, also when you mount your filter it should be hard mounted in a bracket to keep it from vibrating against another hard surface, the top of the inner fender is a good place.

**specialtyretail** · 05-19-2013, 11:19 AM

Hey Brian. Thanks for the concern for our truck. We don't use the clear plastic filters, just using this one to help see if the fuel system suffered any corrosion issues the 3 plus months it sat idle. That will be the first thing replaced after initial run in. Thanks again, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 06-08-2013, 09:05 AM

OK, back on it again. Hopefully, we will hear it run this morning. Have had lots going on but I decided to make a concentrated effort to stay on it till it runs. Most of the delays were of my own doing and the truck aint going anywhere, but it is getting good and warm and I love cruising around in the heat with the windows rolled down and sweating my ass off. I know, odd.. Wish us luck...

**specialtyretail** · 06-08-2013, 12:28 PM

It is running again. After a four month engine swap, it starts again. Now I just have to do all that detail stuff I so despise..

Zable49 · 06-09-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

It is running again. After a four month engine swap, it starts again. Now I just have to do all that detail stuff I so despise..

Congrats.... I am waiting for my block to come back from the machine shop so I can finish rebuilding it and drop it between the rails.

06-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#126
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. I saw your truck on eBay. Loosing interest or moving on to something else?

06-07-2012, 03:49 PM	#127
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Hey there. Wanting/needing something a little more old man friendly. Too much cam, too much converter, no air,, on and on. Just kind of feeling the market out right now. Would really like a nicer one,, not such a hot rod.

06-07-2012, 04:30 PM	#128
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. It shouldn't be hard to find a buyer. It's a nice truck. Good luck.

06-07-2012, 09:41 PM	#129
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Thanks for the kind words. Posted via Mobile Device

06-08-2012, 11:24 PM	#130
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Good luck with the sale. I understand the desire for a little creature comfort. I am changing the direction of my stepside project to include power brakes, power steering, power windows & locks, a stereo and some carpet & sound deadening plus EFI and overdrive. I just can't go back to driving a bare bones old truck __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

06-09-2012, 07:53 AM	#131
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Doesn't look like it is going to sell. Started doing inventory of parts we have in the shop to build a MILD small block. If nothing else, we have had some interesting phone calls form "prospective buyers" and some generous offers of less than half of what we are askiing for it.

06-16-2012, 11:00 AM	#132
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Keeping it.. Dear god, I have had some winners trying to buy it. Had the brakes fixed again, going to get a 3310 holley or 750 Edelbrock put on and just drive the piss out of it. Seems like everyone around here gets a kick out of it, so what the hell..

09-08-2012, 07:47 PM	#133
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. OK guys... Been driving the truck,, a lot. Cracked a flexplate so while we were down we took out the wild stall converter. Man, did that wake it up. It is a blast to drive now. So, the wife and i were discussing it, and we have plans. Hope you guys like the way we are going to go so stick around.. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by specialtyretail; 09-09-2012 at 11:32 AM.

09-08-2012, 08:07 PM	#134
Houch Time Machine Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Mo. Posts: 92	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Can't wait to see what you have in mind. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Greg 1970 Chevy SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//...d.php?t=390588

10-13-2012, 10:18 PM	#135
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Got some shiney stuff on the way.... Posted via Mobile Device

10-16-2012, 10:36 PM	#137
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Tuning in.

10-17-2012, 09:20 AM	#138
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Has anyone bought bumpers from Summit?? The prices are about the same but they only charge $8.00 to ship them. I think they are Goodmark.

02-23-2013, 08:36 PM	#139
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Big block is gone. We are putting an ultra mild small block in its place. I want to drive it and enjoy it more. Anyone need a good deal on some stainless steel headers for a big block?? Have started ordering and picking up parts here and there, should have some new motor pics next week. Attached Images

05-11-2013, 07:08 PM	#140
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. OK, I know it aint "next week" but I am finally making some headway. Business has been good so I hated to quit making money to spend it. Anyway, I am caught up for a couple of days, the wife is at work and I had all kinds of new parts laying around. It is getting closer.... Attached Images

05-11-2013, 07:26 PM	#141
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Very nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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05-16-2013, 07:28 AM	#143
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. A little closer... Attached Images

05-18-2013, 07:59 PM	#144
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Not quite where I wanted to be time wise,, but it is in there.... Attached Images

05-19-2013, 12:03 AM	#145
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. The engine looks real nice. If I may give you some safety advice, it would be in your best interest to get rid of that plastic fuel filter and go to an all metal filter because those plastic ones are known to leak and cause fires and I know you don't want your ride to go up in flames, or even blow up, also when you mount your filter it should be hard mounted in a bracket to keep it from vibrating against another hard surface, the top of the inner fender is a good place. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

05-19-2013, 11:19 AM	#146
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Hey Brian. Thanks for the concern for our truck. We don't use the clear plastic filters, just using this one to help see if the fuel system suffered any corrosion issues the 3 plus months it sat idle. That will be the first thing replaced after initial run in. Thanks again, Fred.

06-08-2013, 09:05 AM	#147
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. OK, back on it again. Hopefully, we will hear it run this morning. Have had lots going on but I decided to make a concentrated effort to stay on it till it runs. Most of the delays were of my own doing and the truck aint going anywhere, but it is getting good and warm and I love cruising around in the heat with the windows rolled down and sweating my ass off. I know, odd.. Wish us luck... Attached Images

06-08-2013, 12:28 PM	#148
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. It is running again. After a four month engine swap, it starts again. Now I just have to do all that detail stuff I so despise..

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