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glock35ipsc · 03-06-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

a couple of friends (dirtball included).

Damn, that's funny!!

Hey, that engine on the stand looks familiar!!!!!! Give it back! No, wait......never mind.

Looking good! Whatcha gonna do with the old bed now? Gonna put it on that 67 GMC?

OK, I'll get serious now........ maybe. When you get a chance and have the bed where it gonna stay for good, would you measure the gap you have between the front of the front bed panel to the back of the cab, and also how much of a gap you have where the bed kind of wraps around the corner of the cab? I can't tell for sure if mine is too close or just right.

Tripple R Swap show down, coming to a town near you!

1LoC10 · 03-06-2007, 06:48 PM

That looks great... I wish I had friends that had the same kind of trucks as me

powell72 · 03-07-2007, 09:38 AM

Yeah, I can get those measurements for you Bob. We actually sold the bed to WyoRoadog, so it's making the rounds! I couldn't keep it, I need to make room for the next project(hopefully!).

glock35ipsc · 03-07-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I need to make room for the next project(hopefully!).

WyoRoadDog · 03-07-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

We actually sold the bed to WyoRoadog, so it's making the rounds!

And let me tell you, it's the best looking part of the truck right now! Gonna need to fill those marker light holes though...

Ole Blue 68 · 03-07-2007, 11:21 AM

Hold up, you got a wife who digs trucks AND cooks!!!! Man I gotta find me one of those.

Thanks for posting this swap, I've been thinking about doing it as well and this has definitely swayed me towards doing it.

Joe67 · 03-07-2007, 11:34 AM

Awesome pics - I like the conversion

powell72 · 03-08-2007, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ole Blue 68

Thanks for posting this swap, I've been thinking about doing it as well and this has definitely swayed me towards doing it.

I wasn't sure how easy it would be with an assembled cab, but it went surprisingly well, four of us really had no problem with the cab, and start to finish only took about an hour. Good friends makes it easy.

We already have the whole front clip installed, I'll update pics in a couple days.

powell72 · 03-08-2007, 11:23 PM

Just a couple of update pics. Got the front clip on earlier this week, bumper, inner fenders to follow this weekend maybe?

stllookn · 03-08-2007, 11:34 PM

Cooks, loves trucks and WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I get a big smile on my face every time I see that truck!

powell72 · 04-15-2007, 04:57 PM

Update-the truck is ready for the motor and tranny. We got assembly wrapped up today. I think we're gonna drive it with the bed as-is through the summer and then send it to the body shop next winter. We don't want to bust our very small budget.

SacramentoJoe · 04-15-2007, 05:16 PM

Looks like a greenwall tire in that one photo. And looks like some good honest fun with friends in the others. Nice weather there.

**special-K** · 04-15-2007, 05:17 PM

I like "as is".

glock35ipsc · 04-15-2007, 05:32 PM

Looking good Chris!

mnunn454 · 04-15-2007, 05:46 PM

Nice going. Looks like you and friends could soon hold your own 67-72 C-10 Fleetside truck show.

**Boog** · 04-15-2007, 06:44 PM

You're gonna send it to the body shop but it will still be primered when done right? That truck has more character than most any showtruck. No offense to the showtruck owners intended.

powell72 · 04-15-2007, 06:57 PM

Yes, the body shop is only going to straighten it out and paint it with the matching flat black. One of the reasons we are waiting on the bed is because it has such a cool "crustiness" to it that it almost seems to go with the truck. So we figured we'd save money there for now.
I'll probably trick dirtball into coming over by seeing if he wants to come over for dinner and have the three of us knock some dents out and fill some holes and the stack pockets with the fillers from glock.

**Palf70Step** · 04-15-2007, 07:33 PM

That is sweet looking. Making me debate on whether I still want to go with paint or stay "Retro"

**Boog** · 04-15-2007, 07:57 PM

Decisions, decisions...they look good both ways don't they? If I hadn't already bought the paint for mine I am sure it would go out in flat. One of my favorite trucks was my first one. In primer. I didn't mind taking it anywhere for fear of scratching or denting the body since it was an easy fix if something did happen to it. I didn't think of it as a beater but it wasn't a show truck either.

67_C-30 · 04-16-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Update-the truck is ready for the motor and tranny. We got assembly wrapped up today. I think we're gonna drive it with the bed as-is through the summer and then send it to the body shop next winter. We don't want to bust our very small budget.

Where did you get those beauty rings?? They are very cool!

powell72 · 04-16-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Where did you get those beauty rings?? They are very cool!

My wife picked them up at a swap meet, you can't tell in the pic but there the old ribbed style, I really dig them.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-16-2007, 11:42 PM

RETRO RULES!!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-16-2007, 11:45 PM

man i never get tired of seeing that truck, its deffinitly one of my all time favorite trucks on this board, i LOVE the wheels to, actually i love everything about that truck

powell72 · 04-18-2007, 12:29 AM

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man i never get tired of seeing that truck, its deffinitly one of my all time favorite trucks on this board, i LOVE the wheels to, actually i love everything about that truck

Thanks alot, this truck really does seem to get some attention. I absolutely love how it looks. I'm always suprised to see how popular it seems to be, I mean, it's nothing new, just a flat black shop truck, been done a million times over. I think maybe my wife has done just enough to make it a little unique.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-18-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Thanks alot, this truck really does seem to get some attention. I absolutely love how it looks. I'm always suprised to see how popular it seems to be, I mean, it's nothing new, just a flat black shop truck, been done a million times over. I think maybe my wife has done just enough to make it a little unique.

thats true but theres just something about it that grabs you, maybe its the green wheels, maybe its not, and maybe its just everything put together, but whatever it is it makes it one *****in truck

03-06-2007, 06:48 PM	#27
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03-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#28
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Yeah, I can get those measurements for you Bob. We actually sold the bed to WyoRoadog, so it's making the rounds! I couldn't keep it, I need to make room for the next project(hopefully!). __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-07-2007, 11:21 AM	#31
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Hold up, you got a wife who digs trucks AND cooks!!!! Man I gotta find me one of those. Thanks for posting this swap, I've been thinking about doing it as well and this has definitely swayed me towards doing it.

03-07-2007, 11:34 AM	#32
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Awesome pics - I like the conversion __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-08-2007, 11:23 PM	#34
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Just a couple of update pics. Got the front clip on earlier this week, bumper, inner fenders to follow this weekend maybe? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-08-2007, 11:34 PM	#35
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Cooks, loves trucks and WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I get a big smile on my face every time I see that truck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-15-2007, 04:57 PM	#36
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Update-the truck is ready for the motor and tranny. We got assembly wrapped up today. I think we're gonna drive it with the bed as-is through the summer and then send it to the body shop next winter. We don't want to bust our very small budget. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-15-2007, 05:16 PM	#37
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Looks like a greenwall tire in that one photo. And looks like some good honest fun with friends in the others. Nice weather there. __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

04-15-2007, 05:17 PM	#38
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04-15-2007, 05:32 PM	#39
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04-15-2007, 05:46 PM	#40
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Nice going. Looks like you and friends could soon hold your own 67-72 C-10 Fleetside truck show. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

04-15-2007, 06:44 PM	#41
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,095	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap You're gonna send it to the body shop but it will still be primered when done right? That truck has more character than most any showtruck. No offense to the showtruck owners intended. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-15-2007, 06:57 PM	#42
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Yes, the body shop is only going to straighten it out and paint it with the matching flat black. One of the reasons we are waiting on the bed is because it has such a cool "crustiness" to it that it almost seems to go with the truck. So we figured we'd save money there for now. I'll probably trick dirtball into coming over by seeing if he wants to come over for dinner and have the three of us knock some dents out and fill some holes and the stack pockets with the fillers from glock. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 04-15-2007 at 06:58 PM.

04-15-2007, 07:33 PM	#43
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04-15-2007, 07:57 PM	#44
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,095	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap Decisions, decisions...they look good both ways don't they? If I hadn't already bought the paint for mine I am sure it would go out in flat. One of my favorite trucks was my first one. In primer. I didn't mind taking it anywhere for fear of scratching or denting the body since it was an easy fix if something did happen to it. I didn't think of it as a beater but it wasn't a show truck either. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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04-16-2007, 11:42 PM	#47
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap RETRO RULES!!! __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-16-2007, 11:45 PM	#48
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Rita's Rod Revival-SWB swap man i never get tired of seeing that truck, its deffinitly one of my all time favorite trucks on this board, i LOVE the wheels to, actually i love everything about that truck __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

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