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*rickspickuppart* · 12-05-2003, 01:18 PM

This 71 that we started doing some time back for a customer, that strated out life as a fram and a cab w/ doors (some of you out there have seen it as it has been going on) and it is almost ready to leave.

The truck is built almost entirly of repro parts (fenders, grill, bedsides, tail gate, headboard, trim, dash cluster, vent windows, bumpers and all of little stuff). It started out as a non-a/c truck that we put in an "Old Air" clean firewall unit and cut the dash and modified the controller to appear factory.

Here is a list of Mods to the truck:

early 454 w/ 92 serpentine drive
aftermarket A/C
power windows
power door locks
front disk brakes (chrome)
rear disk brakes (chrome)
th400
3" & 5" spring drop
all chassis and underside media blasted and painted
72 gas pedal
tilt
bumper gaurds
rear mounted fuel tank
added cargo light and switch
HEI
and alot of other little stuff

After it leaves here he is going to take it and have the seats re-done in leather (same color as the dash pad), have the door panels made (and also wraped in leather) and hopefully put on a different air cleaner. He has a KILLER set of 20" wheels and if he has us put them on I will definetly get some pics.

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ratrod67 · 12-05-2003, 01:25 PM

Nice!! I like the gas filler. What brakes are on the truck?

Castiron9 · 12-05-2003, 01:26 PM

That's one nice looking truck.......Very nice Job..........

*rickspickuppart* · 12-05-2003, 01:30 PM

the front brakes are off a 72 but the rear one is a CPP kit (easiest mod I have ever done - a straight bolt on change over)

Shawn

Bowtiefreak · 12-05-2003, 01:34 PM

If I can ask, What did you use for the tank. Did you get something custom or buy it from another vendor.

Also, how did you run the fill tube? Rubber,mandrel bent pipe etc..
How much clearance is there between the tire and the tube?

Thanks

*rickspickuppart* · 12-05-2003, 01:47 PM

it is a poly tank (from us, but now we only carry the metal ones) see - tanks on sale to the 15th - right now I have them on sale to the board members

When we had the other wheels and tires (very low profile) on it there was about 3-4" clearance from the filler tube. It would be close on a daily driver, but this one won't see much use or ever have anything in it's bed.

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Bowtiefreak · 12-05-2003, 02:10 PM

Thanks for taking the time to post a pic and letting me know.
Bowtie

70 longbed · 12-05-2003, 02:16 PM

Shawn/Rick,

How much longer will you guys have that truck around. I really like that gas filler setup. I wish I had looked at the truck a little closer when I was there last week, I would have talked your ear off about how to do it.

*rickspickuppart* · 12-05-2003, 02:46 PM

it might be here a couple more weeks (maybe), when you coming back up this way?

Shawn

*rickspickuppart* · 12-05-2003, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bowtiefreak
Thanks for taking the time to post a pic and letting me know.
Bowtie

No problem

Shawn

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-05-2003, 02:51 PM

love that rear disk setup. Sharp looking truck.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-05-2003, 02:55 PM

its a gorgeous truck and i really love your work. i have one comment/question which is not meant in any way to take away from your work....
Is that gas tank filler set up a good idea it looks like you could damage it quite easily on a good bump or an accident? and also are there alternative mounting places for the gas tank filler without using the bed area like that? i am thinkoing one day of getting a 72 and would love to figure out where else to mount the tank where its more of a safe mod
again tho beautiful truck im very impressed!

*rickspickuppart* · 12-05-2003, 03:13 PM

As a daily driver it wouldn't be a good idea because it more than likely would cause problems, and if it were mine I probably wouldn't have put it there. But since that is where the customer wanted it - thats where it ended up.

Shawn

tim m · 12-05-2003, 07:26 PM

I have my filler come up in the fender well and I havent had a problem with it. I have 18 inch wheels. I think if I had 20's there would be a clearance problem.

Blue4x4 · 12-05-2003, 07:58 PM

Looks great...love the color. I see the heater control box is still in the cab, but I see no heater box...did you remove it for looks or is there something behind the dash that you are using for heat ?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-05-2003, 11:34 PM

Very nice work!!!!!! Blue 4x4 I also had the same ? B ut if you look over where the blower motor should be it look's like a/c line's commming out(could be wrong tho)..

1969 GMC · 12-05-2003, 11:46 PM

aren't those 67/68 bumper guards?

anyway, nice lookin truck

*dtlilly* · 12-05-2003, 11:51 PM

I'm over looking info in posts all the time, and I had to read the post again to learn it has an "Old Air" kit in it and they custom fablicated the original controls to work it

I did notice the gas pedal is not a 72 but actually a 67-70 design

I must say that truck is as cherry as they get. I think the paint really sets it off good. What color did you say that was?

krue · 12-06-2003, 12:00 AM

Great looking truck! Ya'll do really nice work!

*rickspickuppart* · 12-06-2003, 12:18 AM

You are right about the gas pedal I was thinking about our truck and just thought we did the same on this one (good eyes - I should have caught it)

Shawn

*rickspickuppart* · 12-06-2003, 12:20 AM

the color is a 98 gm truck color "Dusty"- something, I cant realy remember the name

Shawn

dinnut · 12-06-2003, 12:57 AM

that is a very sweet truck. good job restoring it. i want my truck to look like your blue 69/70 with the upper and lower trim blue paint 20s not too low and overall SWEET

D-Money · 12-09-2003, 02:32 AM

I have seen this truck in person and I am in love with it! I am mocking my truck after many of these features. The seats are really nice and the A/C is very clean looking.

lukecp · 12-09-2003, 02:55 AM

I must say that is one very sweet truck! Glad the exterior was kept stock

doughby82 · 12-09-2003, 03:57 AM

looking at the engine pic.i almost swear there was red paint under the hood.until i relized thats the motor reflecting onto it.sweet truck

12-05-2003, 01:18 PM	#1
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	Customer Restoration Job almost done (long thread) This 71 that we started doing some time back for a customer, that strated out life as a fram and a cab w/ doors (some of you out there have seen it as it has been going on) and it is almost ready to leave. The truck is built almost entirly of repro parts (fenders, grill, bedsides, tail gate, headboard, trim, dash cluster, vent windows, bumpers and all of little stuff). It started out as a non-a/c truck that we put in an "Old Air" clean firewall unit and cut the dash and modified the controller to appear factory. Here is a list of Mods to the truck: early 454 w/ 92 serpentine drive aftermarket A/C power windows power door locks front disk brakes (chrome) rear disk brakes (chrome) th400 3" & 5" spring drop all chassis and underside media blasted and painted 72 gas pedal tilt bumper gaurds rear mounted fuel tank added cargo light and switch HEI and alot of other little stuff After it leaves here he is going to take it and have the seats re-done in leather (same color as the dash pad), have the door panels made (and also wraped in leather) and hopefully put on a different air cleaner. He has a KILLER set of 20" wheels and if he has us put them on I will definetly get some pics. [IMG]http://www.**************.com/boardpics/al1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/alb.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/al2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/al3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/al4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/al5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/al6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/al7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/brake2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.*************.com/boardpics/brake1.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by rickspickuppart; 12-05-2003 at 01:24 PM.*

12-05-2003, 01:26 PM	#3
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	That's one nice looking truck.......Very nice Job.......... __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

12-05-2003, 01:34 PM	#5
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Gas tank set up If I can ask, What did you use for the tank. Did you get something custom or buy it from another vendor. Also, how did you run the fill tube? Rubber,mandrel bent pipe etc.. How much clearance is there between the tire and the tube? Thanks __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block Last edited by Bowtiefreak; 12-05-2003 at 01:36 PM.

12-05-2003, 01:47 PM	#6
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	tank it is a poly tank (from us, but now we only carry the metal ones) see - tanks on sale to the 15th - right now I have them on sale to the board members When we had the other wheels and tires (very low profile) on it there was about 3-4" clearance from the filler tube. It would be close on a daily driver, but this one won't see much use or ever have anything in it's bed. [IMG]http://www.****************.com/boardpics/al8.jpg[/IMG]

12-05-2003, 02:10 PM	#7
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Thanks for taking the time to post a pic and letting me know. Bowtie __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

12-05-2003, 01:25 PM	#2
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Nice!! I like the gas filler. What brakes are on the truck?

12-05-2003, 01:30 PM	#4
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	the front brakes are off a 72 but the rear one is a CPP kit (easiest mod I have ever done - a straight bolt on change over) Shawn

12-05-2003, 02:16 PM	#8
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Shawn/Rick, How much longer will you guys have that truck around. I really like that gas filler setup. I wish I had looked at the truck a little closer when I was there last week, I would have talked your ear off about how to do it. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

12-05-2003, 02:46 PM	#9
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	it might be here a couple more weeks (maybe), when you coming back up this way? Shawn

12-05-2003, 02:51 PM	#11
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	love that rear disk setup. Sharp looking truck.

12-05-2003, 02:55 PM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	its a gorgeous truck and i really love your work. i have one comment/question which is not meant in any way to take away from your work.... Is that gas tank filler set up a good idea it looks like you could damage it quite easily on a good bump or an accident? and also are there alternative mounting places for the gas tank filler without using the bed area like that? i am thinkoing one day of getting a 72 and would love to figure out where else to mount the tank where its more of a safe mod again tho beautiful truck im very impressed! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-05-2003, 03:13 PM	#13
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	fill location As a daily driver it wouldn't be a good idea because it more than likely would cause problems, and if it were mine I probably wouldn't have put it there. But since that is where the customer wanted it - thats where it ended up. Shawn

12-05-2003, 07:26 PM	#14
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	I have my filler come up in the fender well and I havent had a problem with it. I have 18 inch wheels. I think if I had 20's there would be a clearance problem. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

12-05-2003, 07:58 PM	#15
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Looks great...love the color. I see the heater control box is still in the cab, but I see no heater box...did you remove it for looks or is there something behind the dash that you are using for heat ?

12-05-2003, 11:34 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Very nice work!!!!!! Blue 4x4 I also had the same ? B ut if you look over where the blower motor should be it look's like a/c line's commming out(could be wrong tho).. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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12-05-2003, 11:46 PM	#17
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	aren't those 67/68 bumper guards? anyway, nice lookin truck __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-05-2003, 11:51 PM	#18
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I'm over looking info in posts all the time, and I had to read the post again to learn it has an "Old Air" kit in it and they custom fablicated the original controls to work it I did notice the gas pedal is not a 72 but actually a 67-70 design I must say that truck is as cherry as they get. I think the paint really sets it off good. What color did you say that was?

12-06-2003, 12:00 AM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Great looking truck! Ya'll do really nice work! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-06-2003, 12:18 AM	#20
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	You are right about the gas pedal I was thinking about our truck and just thought we did the same on this one (good eyes - I should have caught it) Shawn

12-06-2003, 12:20 AM	#21
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	the color is a 98 gm truck color "Dusty"- something, I cant realy remember the name Shawn

12-06-2003, 12:57 AM	#22
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that is a very sweet truck. good job restoring it. i want my truck to look like your blue 69/70 with the upper and lower trim blue paint 20s not too low and overall SWEET __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-09-2003, 02:32 AM	#23
D-Money Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CA Posts: 315	I have seen this truck in person and I am in love with it! I am mocking my truck after many of these features. The seats are really nice and the A/C is very clean looking. __________________ 1969 Chevy SB Truck under construction hopefully will be done early next year! Will be posting pics soon.

12-09-2003, 02:55 AM	#24
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I must say that is one very sweet truck! Glad the exterior was kept stock __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-09-2003, 03:57 AM	#25
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	looking at the engine pic.i almost swear there was red paint under the hood.until i relized thats the motor reflecting onto it.sweet truck __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb Last edited by doughby82; 12-09-2003 at 04:59 AM.

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