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67chevy1series · 12-30-2010, 11:22 PM

been wonderin when you were goin to update

Boyd · 03-19-2011, 08:16 PM

Soon. Today I bought patch panels for my cab at the Texas Goodguys Show. I'll update as I make progress. In the meantime, here are some pics.

heeroyue2002 · 03-19-2011, 08:51 PM

i love the garage, good work on the truck and garage.

BlackTopMotors · 03-19-2011, 09:01 PM

Great Truck, I love drivers

mjensen · 03-19-2011, 09:40 PM

That's a nice shop! Also, looks like a great project.

kmdracer · 03-19-2011, 10:45 PM

Man if my 76 was in that good a shape, I'd be restoring it. I always liked this body style best. A friend in HS had a 71-72 light green stepside that he had put a 454 in, and 15" wire rims. Always loved that truck.

Boyd · 03-22-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Cool shop dude. cool truck too!

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

sweet garage and nice truck

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Sweet truck & garage

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Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

i love the garage, good work on the truck and garage.

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Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

Great Truck, I love drivers

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Originally Posted by mjensen

That's a nice shop! Also, looks like a great project.

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Originally Posted by kmdracer

Man if my 76 was in that good a shape, I'd be restoring it. I always liked this body style best. A friend in HS had a 71-72 light green stepside that he had put a 454 in, and 15" wire rims. Always loved that truck.

Thanks, each and everyone, for the positive comments. The garage was something I planned for over a year before we even started building. I'll post up more pictures after the truck is done (hopefully just a few more weeks) and the inherent mess is gone.

And as for the truck, I've made some progress...pics are incoming!

Boyd · 03-22-2011, 09:42 AM

Ok, I originally named this truck Mulo Podrido (Rotten Mule) but I'm seriously considering renaming her 'Easy Susan'. I've worked on several vintage vehicles over the years and every single project fought me tooth and nail along the way. Fasteners that refused to un-fasten, parts that broke, parts that caused parts of me to break, busted and scraped knuckles, etc. With this truck, however, I'm completely amazed with how easy everything comes apart. Every nut, bolt, and rivet has come right off...it's almost as if she knows what I want and is letting me have my way.

Boyd · 03-22-2011, 09:55 AM

Plans change. I originally installed a blazer tank but wasn't happy with where the fuel filler exited the tank. I was either going to have to cut a few holes in the bed (which I didn't really want to do) or think of something else. Then I saw 67slider's thread about installing a '69 Camaro tank. (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035) The Camaro tank solves the fuel filler problem all together and the sender matches our truck gauge, so I ordered one from Tamraz and sold the blazer tank. Between selling both the original tank and the blazer tank, the Camaro tank was practically free.

I didn't take pictures of the install (67slider did a very good job of documenting it in his thread) but it's a very straight forward process.

Boyd · 03-22-2011, 09:59 AM

I also installed the CPP bolt in notch kit. No pics of the install, sorry, it went together just like all the others on here. I may go back and weld it in, haven't decided.

no moa · 03-22-2011, 10:04 AM

WOW, look at how clean the garage is. DAMN!!!

Nice project!

Boyd · 03-22-2011, 10:07 AM

I attended the Texas Goodguys show this past weekend and in addition to checking out some really cool trucks I was able to buy all of the sheet metal I need for the cab repairs. I bought them from H & H out of Arkansas.

That's a lot of metal, but the cab really isn't in that bad of shape. Most of the replacement panels will be trimmed a ton before installing them.

Last night I started getting the cab ready for the impending repairs. I removed the cowl and left fender first.

Then the door.

Boyd · 03-22-2011, 10:20 AM

Rust is a funny thing. When I bought the patch pieces I thought I would go ahead and get the A pillar pieces even though I wasn't sure I would need them. However, H & H didn't have any in the trailer at the Goodguys show, so those were the only pieces I didn't buy. As bad as the rust was on the driver's side, I was worried what I would find after removing the fender and door....well you can imagine my surprise when I set them aside and found this:

Beautiful, huh? But lurking just around the corner...

Boyd · 03-22-2011, 10:25 AM

The next step is to brace the cab before cutting out all of the rusty bits. I'm currently waiting on UPS to drop off a 30amp extension cord for my welder. In the meantime I am marking all of the spot welds and taking measurements.

propanemudtruck · 03-22-2011, 12:03 PM

Very cool build and nice garage, I like! Gives ideas for my future garage

One can only wish, right?

djw32 · 03-22-2011, 12:16 PM

Looking good. Do you have a link for H&H? How thick is the rocker metal? I see that you got the 338's from Boss. What back spacing did you get for the fronts? What size tires are you running front and back?

David

**67cheby** · 03-22-2011, 01:45 PM

looking good

hotrodhomi · 03-22-2011, 03:10 PM

cool project.

franky69c10 · 03-22-2011, 06:54 PM

Nice shop and truck what size of rims r u running
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69 Camper CST · 03-22-2011, 08:23 PM

Great looking project. The wheels are going to look sweet. We had a 69 with the 250 and i wish we would have kept it. Grrrr.

And i second what the others say... sweet garage.

mjensen · 03-22-2011, 10:47 PM

Hey, get cutting! I need inspiration to get back to mine

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-22-2011, 11:06 PM

Hey just wanted to say thanks for posting more pics of the shop for me I have already started collecting items for it and have even started the metal and knotty alder trim around the bottom again thanks.. The truck looks very solid really and I cannot wait to see her back together..

butternut1972 · 03-23-2011, 12:23 AM

Nice progress, the tank install looks good. I have been trying to decide which tank to use, but I have been worried that it will hang to low.

Boyd · 03-24-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by no moa

WOW, look at how clean the garage is. DAMN!!!

Nice project!

Thanks. Believe me, it gets plenty dirty from time to time. I'm just a neat freak and clean it often.

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Very cool build and nice garage, I like! Gives ideas for my future garage

One can only wish, right?

Thank you. And yes, one can wish...I've been wishing for a garage like this for 30 years and was finally fortunate enough to make it happen. Good luck with yours!

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Originally Posted by djw32

Looking good. Do you have a link for H&H? How thick is the rocker metal? I see that you got the 338's from Boss. What back spacing did you get for the fronts? What size tires are you running front and back?

David

http://www.hhclassic.com/truck/index.cfm

Good people to deal with. Rockers are 18ga. Offset is 14mm so backspacing would be about 5.25". Tire sizes are 255/40/20 front and 275/45/20 rear. That's a 1.7" difference in height (28 inch diameter for the front vs. a 29.7" diameter in the rear) but I wanted the tires to help set the stance.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking good

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

cool project.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

Nice shop and truck what size of rims r u running
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Thank you. 20x8.5 front / 20x10 rear

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Originally Posted by 69 Camper CST

Great looking project. The wheels are going to look sweet. We had a 69 with the 250 and i wish we would have kept it. Grrrr.

And i second what the others say... sweet garage.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by mjensen

Hey, get cutting! I need inspiration to get back to mine

Believe me, I want to but I'm waiting on the welder extension cord to show up. I don't want to start cutting until I have the cab braced.

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey just wanted to say thanks for posting more pics of the shop for me I have already started collecting items for it and have even started the metal and knotty alder trim around the bottom again thanks.. The truck looks very solid really and I cannot wait to see her back together..

No problem. Make sure you post up some pics of your garage when you get it done.

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Nice progress, the tank install looks good. I have been trying to decide which tank to use, but I have been worried that it will hang to low.

The Camaro tank doesn't sit much lower than the blazer tank. Even with a 6" static drop in the rear the Camaro tank is still 13.5" from the ground at it's lowest point. I'm not skeered!

propanemudtruck · 03-24-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Boyd

Thank you. And yes, one can wish...I've been wishing for a garage like this for 30 years and was finally fortunate enough to make it happen. Good luck with yours!

Thank you, we're young with two kids but have steadily knocked off one major project per year in the house, next year is the garage plans!

Planning on a 24x32x16ft wall with a 20x32 lean to on the front side (because I'll never be able to fit/park a driver in the garage, I know this already! Should be pretty decent with a 2/3 loft and our 20x24 garage under the house for storage. It's just too short for my toys to fit. Keep up the good work on your project!

12-30-2010, 11:22 PM	#26
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') been wonderin when you were goin to update

03-19-2011, 08:16 PM	#27
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Soon. Today I bought patch panels for my cab at the Texas Goodguys Show. I'll update as I make progress. In the meantime, here are some pics. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken Last edited by Boyd; 06-27-2011 at 11:12 PM.

03-19-2011, 08:51 PM	#28
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') i love the garage, good work on the truck and garage. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

03-19-2011, 09:01 PM	#29
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Great Truck, I love drivers

03-19-2011, 09:40 PM	#30
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') That's a nice shop! Also, looks like a great project. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-19-2011, 10:45 PM	#31
kmdracer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wharton, Tx Posts: 31	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Man if my 76 was in that good a shape, I'd be restoring it. I always liked this body style best. A friend in HS had a 71-72 light green stepside that he had put a 454 in, and 15" wire rims. Always loved that truck.

03-22-2011, 09:42 AM	#33
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Ok, I originally named this truck Mulo Podrido (Rotten Mule) but I'm seriously considering renaming her 'Easy Susan'. I've worked on several vintage vehicles over the years and every single project fought me tooth and nail along the way. Fasteners that refused to un-fasten, parts that broke, parts that caused parts of me to break, busted and scraped knuckles, etc. With this truck, however, I'm completely amazed with how easy everything comes apart. Every nut, bolt, and rivet has come right off...it's almost as if she knows what I want and is letting me have my way. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-22-2011, 09:55 AM	#34
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Plans change. I originally installed a blazer tank but wasn't happy with where the fuel filler exited the tank. I was either going to have to cut a few holes in the bed (which I didn't really want to do) or think of something else. Then I saw 67slider's thread about installing a '69 Camaro tank. (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423035) The Camaro tank solves the fuel filler problem all together and the sender matches our truck gauge, so I ordered one from Tamraz and sold the blazer tank. Between selling both the original tank and the blazer tank, the Camaro tank was practically free. I didn't take pictures of the install (67slider did a very good job of documenting it in his thread) but it's a very straight forward process. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-22-2011, 09:59 AM	#35
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') I also installed the CPP bolt in notch kit. No pics of the install, sorry, it went together just like all the others on here. I may go back and weld it in, haven't decided. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-22-2011, 10:04 AM	#36
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') WOW, look at how clean the garage is. DAMN!!! Nice project! __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-22-2011, 10:07 AM	#37
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') I attended the Texas Goodguys show this past weekend and in addition to checking out some really cool trucks I was able to buy all of the sheet metal I need for the cab repairs. I bought them from H & H out of Arkansas. That's a lot of metal, but the cab really isn't in that bad of shape. Most of the replacement panels will be trimmed a ton before installing them. Last night I started getting the cab ready for the impending repairs. I removed the cowl and left fender first. Then the door. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken Last edited by Boyd; 03-22-2011 at 10:10 AM.

03-22-2011, 10:20 AM	#38
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Rust is a funny thing. When I bought the patch pieces I thought I would go ahead and get the A pillar pieces even though I wasn't sure I would need them. However, H & H didn't have any in the trailer at the Goodguys show, so those were the only pieces I didn't buy. As bad as the rust was on the driver's side, I was worried what I would find after removing the fender and door....well you can imagine my surprise when I set them aside and found this: Beautiful, huh? But lurking just around the corner... __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-22-2011, 10:25 AM	#39
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') The next step is to brace the cab before cutting out all of the rusty bits. I'm currently waiting on UPS to drop off a 30amp extension cord for my welder. In the meantime I am marking all of the spot welds and taking measurements. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-22-2011, 12:03 PM	#40
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Very cool build and nice garage, I like! Gives ideas for my future garage One can only wish, right? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-22-2011, 12:16 PM	#41
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Looking good. Do you have a link for H&H? How thick is the rocker metal? I see that you got the 338's from Boss. What back spacing did you get for the fronts? What size tires are you running front and back? David Last edited by djw32; 03-22-2011 at 12:16 PM.



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03-22-2011, 01:45 PM	#42
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03-22-2011, 08:23 PM	#45
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03-22-2011, 10:47 PM	#46
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03-23-2011, 12:23 AM	#48
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