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metalman1968 · 02-24-2009, 06:01 PM

Oh yeh, and here is a pic of my daily driver

metalman1968 · 02-24-2009, 06:08 PM

Here are some pics of the truck that was for sale locally that I passed on and you can see why. Fubar.............Nice flat grey paint and wheels

bigguy69 · 02-24-2009, 06:38 PM

lots of cool toys

Kayotic · 02-24-2009, 07:12 PM

That '68 step looks familiar, Are there other pics of it floating aound?

Sure looks nice and clean from this view.

Of course where's the new project? (Edit: wasn't quick enough) J/K. Glad you got things sorted.

I am sure I will learn more about your projects... Keep-em comming.

Like a time warp allready on page two - Talk about "post a quick reply"..

I have an '86 as my daily. She needs some TLC though.

Again Welcome from Ga.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2009, 07:17 PM

welcome from middle tn

this place is addicting good folks too...im eatin my supper while on here lol

nice 68

metalman1968 · 02-24-2009, 07:47 PM

I will have pics of new project tonight. Hardly wait to start tearing into it. the finished project in my mind is unlike anything I have seen. this thread will follow the build.

jbristo67 · 02-24-2009, 07:50 PM

Still waiting

metalman1968 · 03-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Well guys, hope to be bringing this one home by the end of the week.

metalman1968 · 03-02-2009, 07:44 PM

Do you think I should start a build thread for this truck?

metalman1968 · 03-02-2009, 07:59 PM

Here is the skinny on the truck. It runs and drives. 350/4 speed, drum breaks on all 4 corners. Very minimal rust.

metalman1968 · 03-03-2009, 09:49 PM

Off to Portland to pick up above pictured truck in the morning, Yes, I will post some pics.........

metalman1968 · 03-04-2009, 10:33 PM

A 11 hour tour, a 11 hour tour..........Truck is home, to my supprise it has what looks to be a factory v8, 4 speed, and a 12 bolt posi rear end. odd for a 68 swb, rust issues; a few small holes in d-side floor, front p-side cab support and front bottom of fender. all easy fixes. the bed floor is dent free and a few small dings in inner fender wells. not sure why the po took a sander to the body, most of it was straight and original green paint. has a new carb, 3 core radiator, heater core, and some other odds and ends. the darn thing runs and drives really well. $1300.00 is what I ended up paying for it. I will post travel and more truck pics soon.

jbristo67 · 03-04-2009, 10:42 PM

Congratulations man I am happy you finally found what you were looking for.

dan42 · 03-04-2009, 10:52 PM

Wow, that's a great deal - it will be fun to watch your progress.

metalman1968 · 03-04-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbristo67

Congratulations man I am happy you finally found what you were looking for.

Thanks for looking around and helping from your end.

metalman1968 · 03-05-2009, 12:05 PM

pics................I think my wife was just happy the search was over

metalman1968 · 03-05-2009, 12:11 PM

more pics

metalman1968 · 03-05-2009, 12:16 PM

Ok, time for disassembly, It will prabably end up at my shop. Thanks guys......

metalman1968 · 03-05-2009, 01:58 PM

Sweet, Ran the vin and it is an original v8 truck assembled in Fremont Ca.

jbristo67 · 03-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalman1968

Thanks for looking around and helping from your end.

Oh no problem

69chevybmx · 03-05-2009, 04:40 PM

by the looks of the concrete, it appears you have owned a few Chevys in the past.

OARNGESI · 03-05-2009, 04:43 PM

nice looking truck

metalman1968 · 03-09-2009, 11:16 AM

Hello all, I just could not help myself but to tinker on this thing and bomb it around town for a while before I start tearing it apart. Some of you may understand.

metalman1968 · 03-19-2009, 01:23 PM

Hello guys, Just thought I would let you know what I been up to. I found a 72 with power disc, steering, and 5 lug axles I will be picking this up next week for $250.00. And a complete black interior with recovered seat for $150.00 as well. With tool box and a milk crate of fluids I have been driving the truck daily and working on it at the same time. Kind of a rolling mockup you might say. The biggest trouble at this point is with a truck 4 speed and 410 gears in the posi it tops out about 55 mph { not pushing it ). That will all soon change. The 67 front fenders are now on the truck and the holes in the bed have been shaved. Body work over powder coating sucks. I won't do that again. Having a lot of fun with it and get a lot of smiles and thumbs ups.

big_al_71 · 03-19-2009, 03:28 PM

cool picts, I really like that "VW" on the side of your house. Keep the picts coming.

02-24-2009, 06:01 PM	#26
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Oh yeh, and here is a pic of my daily driver Attached Images

02-24-2009, 06:08 PM	#27
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Here are some pics of the truck that was for sale locally that I passed on and you can see why. Fubar.............Nice flat grey paint and wheels Attached Images

02-24-2009, 06:38 PM	#28
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: New toy lots of cool toys __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-24-2009, 07:12 PM	#29
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: New toy That '68 step looks familiar, Are there other pics of it floating aound? Sure looks nice and clean from this view. Of course where's the new project? (Edit: wasn't quick enough) J/K. Glad you got things sorted. I am sure I will learn more about your projects... Keep-em comming. Like a time warp allready on page two - Talk about "post a quick reply".. I have an '86 as my daily. She needs some TLC though. Again Welcome from Ga. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 02-24-2009 at 07:16 PM.

02-24-2009, 07:17 PM	#30
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New toy welcome from middle tn this place is addicting good folks too...im eatin my supper while on here lol nice 68 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2009, 07:47 PM	#31
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy I will have pics of new project tonight. Hardly wait to start tearing into it. the finished project in my mind is unlike anything I have seen. this thread will follow the build.

02-24-2009, 07:50 PM	#32
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: New toy Still waiting __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada Last edited by jbristo67; 02-24-2009 at 07:51 PM.

03-02-2009, 03:22 PM	#33
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Well guys, hope to be bringing this one home by the end of the week. Attached Images

03-02-2009, 07:44 PM	#34
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Do you think I should start a build thread for this truck?

03-02-2009, 07:59 PM	#35
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Here is the skinny on the truck. It runs and drives. 350/4 speed, drum breaks on all 4 corners. Very minimal rust. Attached Images

03-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#36
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Off to Portland to pick up above pictured truck in the morning, Yes, I will post some pics.........

03-04-2009, 10:33 PM	#37
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy A 11 hour tour, a 11 hour tour..........Truck is home, to my supprise it has what looks to be a factory v8, 4 speed, and a 12 bolt posi rear end. odd for a 68 swb, rust issues; a few small holes in d-side floor, front p-side cab support and front bottom of fender. all easy fixes. the bed floor is dent free and a few small dings in inner fender wells. not sure why the po took a sander to the body, most of it was straight and original green paint. has a new carb, 3 core radiator, heater core, and some other odds and ends. the darn thing runs and drives really well. $1300.00 is what I ended up paying for it. I will post travel and more truck pics soon.

03-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#38
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: New toy Congratulations man I am happy you finally found what you were looking for. __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

03-04-2009, 10:52 PM	#39
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: New toy Wow, that's a great deal - it will be fun to watch your progress. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-05-2009, 12:05 PM	#41
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy pics................I think my wife was just happy the search was over Attached Images



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03-05-2009, 12:11 PM	#42
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy more pics Attached Images

03-05-2009, 12:16 PM	#43
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Ok, time for disassembly, It will prabably end up at my shop. Thanks guys...... Attached Images

03-05-2009, 01:58 PM	#44
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Sweet, Ran the vin and it is an original v8 truck assembled in Fremont Ca. Last edited by metalman1968; 03-05-2009 at 01:58 PM.

03-05-2009, 04:40 PM	#46
69chevybmx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 83	Re: New toy by the looks of the concrete, it appears you have owned a few Chevys in the past.

03-05-2009, 04:43 PM	#47
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New toy nice looking truck __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-09-2009, 11:16 AM	#48
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Hello all, I just could not help myself but to tinker on this thing and bomb it around town for a while before I start tearing it apart. Some of you may understand. Attached Images

03-19-2009, 01:23 PM	#49
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New toy Hello guys, Just thought I would let you know what I been up to. I found a 72 with power disc, steering, and 5 lug axles I will be picking this up next week for $250.00. And a complete black interior with recovered seat for $150.00 as well. With tool box and a milk crate of fluids I have been driving the truck daily and working on it at the same time. Kind of a rolling mockup you might say. The biggest trouble at this point is with a truck 4 speed and 410 gears in the posi it tops out about 55 mph { not pushing it ). That will all soon change. The 67 front fenders are now on the truck and the holes in the bed have been shaved. Body work over powder coating sucks. I won't do that again. Having a lot of fun with it and get a lot of smiles and thumbs ups.

03-19-2009, 03:28 PM	#50
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New toy cool picts, I really like that "VW" on the side of your house. Keep the picts coming. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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