Project "Popeye" - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CAL 58 GMC · 01-28-2010, 02:59 PM

Great find and best yet, a great price.

53GMC · 01-28-2010, 05:51 PM

Looks like a great truck to start the project with...good luck!!

Kabwe · 01-28-2010, 07:55 PM

Looks to be a nice find. Good luck with her.

bensimmons_05 · 01-29-2010, 12:13 AM

Congrats on the find! Can't wait to see more of this one!

**LEEVON** · 01-29-2010, 01:17 AM

nice rides blackdiesel! I guess as Hank Jr. would say "it's a fam-ly tradition"

I've been following your 2wd swap / build. Looking good.

blackdiesel · 01-29-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

nice rides blackdiesel! I guess as Hank Jr. would say "it's a fam-ly tradition"

I've been following your 2wd swap / build. Looking good.

Thanks! yea we have an old peice of steel or two that we like to drive around. Every few months i get a real bad itch to go work on a project. I need to find a less expensive hobby

**LEEVON** · 01-29-2010, 01:19 PM

Well for inspiration I picked up this serape from Ebay for the seat:

**LEEVON** · 02-06-2010, 09:51 PM

We made time to go retreive the truck today, it is not local but 1.5 hours away so we made a day of it. It was muddy and cold and of course a real pain but above all fun.

Dad and my boy:

Pretty solid overall:

**lolife99** · 02-06-2010, 10:32 PM

Looks like a keeper.
What are your plans for it?

**LEEVON** · 02-06-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks like a keeper.
What are your plans for it?

Chassis build; MII, 4-link, 10 bolt, bags w/ manual valves, 5.3L...5 speed??? As-is exterior with new trim, glass & rubber, freshened up interior, steel wheels, wide whites, strategic metal flake and pinstriping. That's what's in my head right now. The plan could change a bit the challenge is going to be not going overboard.

*1sik52* · 02-07-2010, 12:30 AM

Looks like a good solid foundation to start with. Im sure you will have fun building it. I know that I had fun building mine and the reward is driving it

**LEEVON** · 04-04-2010, 11:05 PM

Well I guess it's time to turn this into a build thread since I couldn't fight the urge to tear into it. This thread may be painfully slow but hopefully not boring. Since I got the truck I have cleaned it out, scrapped the original drivetrain and started gathering parts. My frame has seen better days and I found one nearby cheap so it now resides in my garage which is a good jump in motivation. So far the plan is:

Suspension/chassis
-Air ride IFS (type TBD) with power rack
-4 link rear end w/ bags over axle, c-notch
-camaro drum brake 10 bolt rear end, 3.42-ish ratio
-under floor power disc/drum booster, all new brake lines
-blast, prime and paint chassis

Drivetrain
-5.3L, 212/218 cam, carbureted, w/ coil pack relocation and finned aluminum valve covers
-NP 833 4 speed manual O/D transmission
-stock fuel tank location

Body/paint
-original black paint
-light rust repair in the floorboards and cab corners
-holes in firewall filled
-painted dash and firewall
-rough hewn bed wood and old beer crate in bed
-tasteful door logos and pinstriping
-new glass and rubber
-steel wheels and whitewall tires

Interior
-functional heater, radio, wipers, and gauges
-blue and black mexican blanket on the original seat
-new wiring

kalirodding · 04-05-2010, 04:41 AM

Great looking truck. I like the blue serape.

**truckdude239** · 04-06-2010, 02:40 PM

nice looking truck dude

**LEEVON** · 04-07-2010, 03:37 PM

Thanks everyone.

Just got off the phone with Nathan Porter and it turns out we have the same thing in mind for the rear set-up. Stay tuned...

**67cheby** · 04-07-2010, 03:56 PM

PORTERBUILT......for your truck...comeon tell us the secret, i guess it must be a custom set up??? Dropmember for a 50

**LEEVON** · 04-07-2010, 04:18 PM

patience grasshoppa!

**67cheby** · 04-07-2010, 04:20 PM

Aaaawwwwwwwwwwwwww, i hate suprises

ratty 46 · 04-10-2010, 10:46 PM

Good idea with the mobile "frame table".

That should let you get that as close to done prior to re-installing all the necessary parts.

I'll keep watching ....

Ratty 46

**LEEVON** · 04-12-2010, 12:13 AM

Thanks Ratty!

I know these are pathetic updates, but I need to keep myself accountable on this one! I just finished another project and it's up for sale to fund this one, so cross your fingers that it sells. Then I can give you some real updates

**67cheby** · 04-12-2010, 09:44 AM

bike looks killer

**LEEVON** · 04-23-2010, 01:39 PM

Well, the bike is sold (again) so it's time to start inviting the Brown man to my doorstep! I think the next order of business is going to be having the frame blasted.

**67cheby** · 04-23-2010, 01:45 PM

Watch out Orndorff Leevon headed your way..... lets see some boxes of new parts

blackdiesel · 05-09-2010, 08:55 PM

that looks more than OK to me.

**LEEVON** · 05-09-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

that looks more than OK to me.

Thanks! Would you believe me if I told you I laid my first bead in March?

How is your truck coming?

01-28-2010, 02:59 PM	#1
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Snagged one...! Great find and best yet, a great price. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

01-28-2010, 05:51 PM	#2
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: Snagged one...! Looks like a great truck to start the project with...good luck!!

01-28-2010, 07:55 PM	#3
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Snagged one...! Looks to be a nice find. Good luck with her.

01-29-2010, 12:13 AM	#4
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Snagged one...! Congrats on the find! Can't wait to see more of this one! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

01-29-2010, 01:17 AM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Snagged one...! nice rides blackdiesel! I guess as Hank Jr. would say "it's a fam-ly tradition" I've been following your 2wd swap / build. Looking good. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 01-29-2010 at 01:17 AM.

01-29-2010, 01:19 PM	#7
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Snagged one...! Well for inspiration I picked up this serape from Ebay for the seat: __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 02-06-2010 at 10:00 PM.

02-06-2010, 09:51 PM	#8
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Snagged one...! We made time to go retreive the truck today, it is not local but 1.5 hours away so we made a day of it. It was muddy and cold and of course a real pain but above all fun. Dad and my boy: Pretty solid overall: __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 07-17-2010 at 11:31 PM.

02-06-2010, 10:32 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Snagged one...! Looks like a keeper. What are your plans for it?

02-07-2010, 12:30 AM	#11
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Snagged one...! Looks like a good solid foundation to start with. Im sure you will have fun building it. I know that I had fun building mine and the reward is driving it

04-04-2010, 11:05 PM	#12
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Project "Popeye" Well I guess it's time to turn this into a build thread since I couldn't fight the urge to tear into it. This thread may be painfully slow but hopefully not boring. Since I got the truck I have cleaned it out, scrapped the original drivetrain and started gathering parts. My frame has seen better days and I found one nearby cheap so it now resides in my garage which is a good jump in motivation. So far the plan is: Suspension/chassis -Air ride IFS (type TBD) with power rack -4 link rear end w/ bags over axle, c-notch -camaro drum brake 10 bolt rear end, 3.42-ish ratio -under floor power disc/drum booster, all new brake lines -blast, prime and paint chassis Drivetrain -5.3L, 212/218 cam, carbureted, w/ coil pack relocation and finned aluminum valve covers -NP 833 4 speed manual O/D transmission -stock fuel tank location Body/paint -original black paint -light rust repair in the floorboards and cab corners -holes in firewall filled -painted dash and firewall -rough hewn bed wood and old beer crate in bed -tasteful door logos and pinstriping -new glass and rubber -steel wheels and whitewall tires Interior -functional heater, radio, wipers, and gauges -blue and black mexican blanket on the original seat -new wiring __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 04-05-2010 at 12:28 AM.

04-05-2010, 04:41 AM	#13
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: Snagged one...! Great looking truck. I like the blue serape.

04-06-2010, 02:40 PM	#14
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,230	Re: Snagged one...! nice looking truck dude __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

04-07-2010, 03:37 PM	#15
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project "Popeye" Thanks everyone. Just got off the phone with Nathan Porter and it turns out we have the same thing in mind for the rear set-up. Stay tuned... __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 04-07-2010 at 03:45 PM.

04-07-2010, 03:56 PM	#16
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Popeye" PORTERBUILT......for your truck...comeon tell us the secret, i guess it must be a custom set up??? Dropmember for a 50 __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172 Last edited by 67cheby; 04-07-2010 at 03:57 PM.

04-07-2010, 04:18 PM	#17
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project "Popeye" patience grasshoppa! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 04-07-2010 at 04:20 PM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-07-2010, 04:20 PM	#18
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Popeye" Aaaawwwwwwwwwwwwww, i hate suprises __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172 Last edited by 67cheby; 04-07-2010 at 04:21 PM.

04-10-2010, 10:46 PM	#19
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project "Popeye" Good idea with the mobile "frame table". That should let you get that as close to done prior to re-installing all the necessary parts. I'll keep watching .... Ratty 46

04-12-2010, 12:13 AM	#20
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project "Popeye" Thanks Ratty! I know these are pathetic updates, but I need to keep myself accountable on this one! I just finished another project and it's up for sale to fund this one, so cross your fingers that it sells. Then I can give you some real updates __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 04-12-2010 at 12:14 AM.

04-12-2010, 09:44 AM	#21
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Popeye" bike looks killer __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-23-2010, 01:39 PM	#22
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project "Popeye" Well, the bike is sold (again) so it's time to start inviting the Brown man to my doorstep! I think the next order of business is going to be having the frame blasted. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 04-23-2010 at 01:40 PM.

04-23-2010, 01:45 PM	#23
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Popeye" Watch out Orndorff Leevon headed your way..... lets see some boxes of new parts __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-09-2010, 08:55 PM	#24
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project "Popeye" that looks more than OK to me. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.