my 65 fleetside build

[flips72]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

congrats on the first trophy! and proceeds went to a great cause...now get that trophy off that shiny paint, lol

thats exactly what my wife said

Originally Posted by McMurphy

That is awesome Flips !!
congrats on the trophy !

thanks McMurphy, whats the temp in alaska today? hurry with the new video.

[Dinos63]

congrats !! i am sure there will be way more of those ! congrats again

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by flips72

thats exactly what my wife said

thanks McMurphy, whats the temp in alaska today? hurry with the new video.

It is 32 below zero out there right now.
Yesterday we were the second coldest spot on the planet.

Right now it is warmer in Antarctica than it is here, and that is no exaggeration.
Thanks, hope the weather is not sucking the life out of you down there !!

[flips72]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

congrats !! i am sure there will be way more of those ! congrats again

thanks dino.

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice progress....truck is looking awesome

thanks 63c10, yours is coming along nicely as well

Originally Posted by McMurphy

It is 32 below zero out there right now.
Yesterday we were the second coldest spot on the planet.

Right now it is warmer in Antarctica than it is here, and that is no exaggeration.
Thanks, hope the weather is not sucking the life out of you down there !!

weather here has been rather warm, upper 60's, i kinda wish it were cooler, makes deer hunting a lot better when its cold, but dont get me wrong i dont want to see any negetive degree weather, my hats off to you being able to work in that kind of weather.

[1963c-10]

Nice progress....truck is looking awesome

[Alan's Classic]

Congrats on the award.

How close is the outer bedside to the new tires? Maybe I missed it somewhere.

Looking forward to the next video.

[CRGRS 66]

Congrats Flips, Santa knows his sh%t

[flips72]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Congrats on the award.

How close is the outer bedside to the new tires? Maybe I missed it somewhere.

Looking forward to the next video.

thanks alan, the new tires had about a 1/4 inch clearence but i gave it another 1/4 with a grinder.

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Congrats Flips, Santa knows his sh%t

thanks craiger,now get busy..less hockey more truck

[silvertonguedevil]

Good God this truck is gorgeous!! Beautiful job!!
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[flips72]

Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

Good God this truck is gorgeous!! Beautiful job!!
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thanks for the kind words, i do appreciate it.

we took the truck to the local parade today, my youngest(the one holding the dog) and her best friend won 1st and 2nd in a local pagent so they wanted to ride in the truck and throw candy. so after padding the legs on our front porch bench and laying some mudflaps and a comforter in the bed away we went and we had a great time. heres a few pics of our day.

[flips72]

heres a picture of the calhoun ga show and go,on the dragstrip leaving the line. it ran a 7.80 on the nose this pass, it really hooked good this time.

[McMurphy]

That is awesome Flips, talk about getting a good return on enjoyment for the work you put in !!

I am like all motivated and stuff now to get some stuff done on mine today !!

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by flips72

we took the truck to the local parade today, my youngest(the one holding the dog) and her best friend won 1st and 2nd in a local pagent so they wanted to ride in the truck and throw candy. so after padding the legs on our front porch bench and laying some mudflaps and a comforter in the bed away we went and we had a great time. heres a few pics of our day.

that's great...I always enjoyed participating in parades with my old fullsize...congrats to your daughter & friend, & it's great that they wanted to use the ole truck

Originally Posted by flips72

heres a picture of the calhoun ga show and go,on the dragstrip leaving the line. it ran a 7.80 on the nose this pass, it really hooked good this time.

that's an awesome pic! definitely looks like you've achieved the show & go motto!

[Alan's Classic]

With times like this with the truck makes all the long nights worth it.
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[chad64chevy]

congrats on the awards to you and your daughter and friend! that last pic of you at the track, looks like you about got the front tires off the ground! was talking with the wife she's 25 and said by the time shes 40 she wants me to build a 70-72 chevelle for her, i told her by then i can just buy one and she said no i want you to build it! i'm glad shes getting more into old muscle cars and trucks now!! keep the pics coming and dont forget to show me that tach install when you do the voltmeter mod!!

[198plus]

Your truck really turned out nice, I really love it !!!

[Dinos63]

congrats to your daughter and her friend ! and the picture of you lauching your truck my new screen saver very very cool!!

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

congrats on the awards to you and your daughter and friend! that last pic of you at the track, looks like you about got the front tires off the ground! was talking with the wife she's 25 and said by the time shes 40 she wants me to build a 70-72 chevelle for her, i told her by then i can just buy one and she said no i want you to build it! i'm glad shes getting more into old muscle cars and trucks now!! keep the pics coming and dont forget to show me that tach install when you do the voltmeter mod!!

[hijack on]
Your wife's sentiment towards you building her a car is real close to the conversation I had with the fellow who did the resto on my wifes '72. He said that for the money we were going to pay him, we could buy one already restored.
I said we could do that, but we would only be buying someone else's project. In doing it our way, we were adding one more to the diminishing population of these fine old muscle cars. In the end, you can buy anything, but it may not be worth it. [hijack off]

Sorry to jack your thread Flips, but this attitude of earning your build really strikes a chord with me !! In a good way of course, and needs to be encouraged IMO, specially in the kids.

[chad64chevy]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

[hijack on]
Your wife's sentiment towards you building her a car is real close to the conversation I had with the fellow who did the resto on my wifes '72. He said that for the money we were going to pay him, we could buy one already restored.
I said we could do that, but we would only be buying someone else's project. In doing it our way, we were adding one more to the diminishing population of these fine old muscle cars. In the end, you can buy anything, but it may not be worth it. [hijack off]

Sorry to jack your thread Flips, but this attitude of earning your build really strikes a chord with me !! In a good way of course, and needs to be encouraged IMO, specially in the kids.

i had planned on building one anyways, i'm just glad she wants me to build it for her!! it was one of 4 cars i wanted to build anyways, i just want to find one thats complete if not running to start with! i have the web links saved already for the suspension and interior! she said it can be my next project, when i get the truck done!

[Modges'66]

Sweet launch photo Flip!
Just a few more ponies, and that left front will be off the ground!

[flips72]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

That is awesome Flips, talk about getting a good return on enjoyment for the work you put in !!

I am like all motivated and stuff now to get some stuff done on mine today !!

thanks McMurphy, yeah i am definitly enjoying it.

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

With times like this with the truck makes all the long nights worth it.
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it sure does, wasnt really expecting to go this quick, but really happy it did.

Originally Posted by likaroc13

that's great...I always enjoyed participating in parades with my old fullsize...congrats to your daughter & friend, & it's great that they wanted to use the ole truck



that's an awesome pic! definitely looks like you've achieved the show & go motto!

thanks likaroc, and it is good clean family time, heck i think maggie even had fun(THE DOG)except for the goofy hat it did kinda surprise me when they asked if i would haul them, but kinda tickled me too.

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

congrats on the awards to you and your daughter and friend! that last pic of you at the track, looks like you about got the front tires off the ground! was talking with the wife she's 25 and said by the time shes 40 she wants me to build a 70-72 chevelle for her, i told her by then i can just buy one and she said no i want you to build it! i'm glad shes getting more into old muscle cars and trucks now!! keep the pics coming and dont forget to show me that tach install when you do the voltmeter mod!!

thanks chad,we have really been blessed when it comes to our children,as far as pulling the wheels, its getting close. funny you should mention the wife and the chevelle, mine is wanting a 70's nova silver with black ss stripes and black vinyl top, and to be honest it wont be real hard to talk me into itstill hav'nt took time to pull the dash back out i have been driving the wheels off it but i promise i will.heck maybe i could get McMurpy and bomp to video it

Originally Posted by 198plus

Your truck really turned out nice, I really love it !!!

thanks ronnie, its nowhere near the truck you are building but we are enjoying it.

Originally Posted by Dinos63

congrats to your daughter and her friend ! and the picture of you lauching your truck my new screen saver very very cool!!

thanks dino, and you cant imagine how surprised and truly honored i am to have my truck on your screen saver, you absoluty made my day, my stuff dont even come close to comparing to the builds you guys turn out, cant wait to see the next one and if you run out of storage just let me know i have some exrta room

Originally Posted by McMurphy

[hijack on]
Your wife's sentiment towards you building her a car is real close to the conversation I had with the fellow who did the resto on my wifes '72. He said that for the money we were going to pay him, we could buy one already restored.
I said we could do that, but we would only be buying someone else's project. In doing it our way, we were adding one more to the diminishing population of these fine old muscle cars. In the end, you can buy anything, but it may not be worth it. [hijack off]

Sorry to jack your thread Flips, but this attitude of earning your build really strikes a chord with me !! In a good way of course, and needs to be encouraged IMO, specially in the kids.

preach on brother

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Sweet launch photo Flip!
Just a few more ponies, and that left front will be off the ground!

yeah, its on the way. it comes in a little blue bottle and makes you giggle in more ways than one

[Modges'66]

Originally Posted by flips72

yeah, its on the way. it comes in a little blue bottle and makes you giggle in more ways than one

I know what you mean, I already have a set-up for mine, and I smile every time that I even look at the blue bottle!

[chad64chevy]

Originally Posted by flips72

thanks chad,we have really been blessed when it comes to our children,as far as pulling the wheels, its getting close. funny you should mention the wife and the chevelle, mine is wanting a 70's nova silver with black ss stripes and black vinyl top, and to be honest it wont be real hard to talk me into itstill hav'nt took time to pull the dash back out i have been driving the wheels off it but i promise i will.heck maybe i could get McMurpy and bomp to video it

my wife wants the chevelle to be like a jade green with tan interior and the ss stripes to match the interior, no vinyl top for us! i asked her bbc or sbc, she wants the gas mileage of the sbc and overdrive, she said as long as she can get the same or better gas mileage as the tahoe, she dont care about how much horsepower it has as long as she will be able to drive it! it wasnt hard for her to talk me into it either, i just asked her a few simple questions about (her) details and i said ok i'll do it!

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

my wife wants the chevelle to be like a jade green with tan interior and the ss stripes to match the interior, no vinyl top for us! i asked her bbc or sbc, she wants the gas mileage of the sbc and overdrive, she said as long as she can get the same or better gas mileage as the tahoe, she dont care about how much horsepower it has as long as she will be able to drive it! it wasnt hard for her to talk me into it either, i just asked her a few simple questions about (her) details and i said ok i'll do it!

My wife's 72 LeMans has a Pontiac 350 in it.... I swear this was her idea, but..... all she wants added to it are exhaust cut outs!!
So that when she is side by side with one of those lawn mower rice rockets, and they give her the rennn rennn rennn , she can open those dumps up and give them back a nice WAAAAPPP WAAAAAPPP WAAAAAAPPP !!



My dear wife is not truely evil, she just dresses that way !

[allaboutchevelles]

Hey Flips, Your truck is looking good. Nice to see you out enjoying it. I love the pic of the launch off the line. Seems you need a new project now!!