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**specialtyretail** · 02-27-2011, 01:29 PM

News Flash..... Just had a guy call from about 40 miles away and he is driving over to buy those beautiful wheels we took off the truck. Craigslist is the stuff... Oh yeah, project for the week is underhood clean up and detail a little better..

67chevy1series · 02-27-2011, 02:19 PM

cant wait to see how your going to put those cans to work

firedog · 02-27-2011, 10:53 PM

looks good, hope to see you this spring driving your truck around, you need to travel north and hang out with me and sammy sometime

Old School Kid · 02-28-2011, 09:22 AM

Truck looks good... What did you paint the exterior with?

**specialtyretail** · 02-28-2011, 10:35 AM

Redneck Imron,,, Valspar from TSC. Son and I did one afternoon in the driveway.

mcbassin · 03-01-2011, 12:03 AM

nice project! subscribed

**specialtyretail** · 03-01-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

nice project! subscribed

Hey Mike, thanks. Always glad to have anyone from Oklahoma keeping an eye on me. Have some great friends out there in the Lake Eufaula area.

**specialtyretail** · 03-11-2011, 10:20 PM

Hey guys. I am off this weekend and have big plans,, we all know how those go,,, Here are a couple of my swap meet finds i plan on cleaning up and putting on this weekend. I bought every cleaner/degreaser known to man,, we got Simple green, Purple power, pink Stuff, we got it all. Even got sand for the blaster. Just hope we get to use it this weekend.

**specialtyretail** · 03-12-2011, 05:43 PM

OK, so much for big plans. All we have gotten done is parts cleaned, engine bay washed a few times and all hoses removed. Used the oven (wife was at work) and some VHT hi heat aluminum on the intake. had some spare parts for the Edelbrock carb. They look better if nothing else.

**specialtyretail** · 03-27-2011, 03:20 PM

OK, finally got more spare time. was going to try to clean engine, swap intake and carb and paint motor with it in the truck. Forget that, decided it was easier to make a hole.

**specialtyretail** · 04-02-2011, 06:15 PM

Uhhh, don't know if I meant to but, I just sold the truck. Money is good.....

mcbassin · 04-02-2011, 09:09 PM

Okay, how you gonna build this thing if it's sold? Someone offered more than you could resist huh?

**specialtyretail** · 04-06-2011, 03:32 PM

Hey Mike, going to look at a replacement truck tonight... How is everything in Oklahoma??

RCbowtie69 · 04-12-2011, 05:05 PM

hate to see you lose your project,but money does talk,so what are looking at for your next project?

mcbassin · 04-12-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Hey Mike, going to look at a replacement truck tonight... How is everything in Oklahoma??

All good here the fishing is starting to get get great. Post the pics of your new project when you get it.

**specialtyretail** · 04-12-2011, 08:00 PM

Ok guys,, here it is. Bought this three days after we sold the other truck. Much better shape, and did i mention, 454 big block. I love the chrome reverse look, just cant deal with chrome plated wheels and the constant rust battle. Bought some rallys Sunday.

mcbassin · 04-12-2011, 10:40 PM

Man, that looks super clean! You're gonna have to tweek your avatar now.

**specialtyretail** · 04-13-2011, 09:45 AM

Hey Mike. Didn't think about that. Thanks for watching out for me. Will do it tonight.

**specialtyretail** · 04-17-2011, 01:21 PM

OK guys. Here is the underhood we have to start with. I have a good friend that will help out with the wiring details, and another that will fill that curious hole in the firewall. A couple of evenings and maybe next weekend and it will be a lot better looking. Did you notice the screen door return spring?? I have to get rid of that first thing.

**specialtyretail** · 04-17-2011, 04:15 PM

Man, do i have a great wife or what?? She never quizes me about the truck of the month in her driveway and has even been known to help me on some of the projects. Here she is today helping me get the rallye wheels ready to paint. Thanks Donna, you are great.

RCbowtie69 · 04-20-2011, 04:44 PM

Good looking ride you have there,hope to see the ralley's on it soon & pictures

**specialtyretail** · 04-20-2011, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the words of encouragment. We have been two days trying to find a key for the goofy lug nuts.. The time for talk is over, they are coming off tonight, one way or another.

**specialtyretail** · 04-20-2011, 07:11 PM

Wheels are off!!!!!!!

**specialtyretail** · 04-26-2011, 09:21 PM

Rally wheels are on!!!!!!! When the floods we have been living through slack up, we will get pics posted. Thanks Paul at Brennecke Chevrolet for buying the chrome reverse and mounting the rally's..

**specialtyretail** · 05-06-2011, 08:51 PM

My good friend Matt came by and gave the truck a haircut. He was cussing and cutting. You wouldn't beleive all the junk wires he pulled off. He is doing relays and rerouting all the wiring. I have the best help..

02-27-2011, 01:29 PM	#26
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. News Flash..... Just had a guy call from about 40 miles away and he is driving over to buy those beautiful wheels we took off the truck. Craigslist is the stuff... Oh yeah, project for the week is underhood clean up and detail a little better.. Attached Images

02-27-2011, 02:19 PM	#27
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. cant wait to see how your going to put those cans to work

02-27-2011, 10:53 PM	#28
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. looks good, hope to see you this spring driving your truck around, you need to travel north and hang out with me and sammy sometime __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

02-28-2011, 09:22 AM	#29
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Truck looks good... What did you paint the exterior with? __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

02-28-2011, 10:35 AM	#30
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Redneck Imron,,, Valspar from TSC. Son and I did one afternoon in the driveway.

03-01-2011, 12:03 AM	#31
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. nice project! subscribed __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-11-2011, 10:20 PM	#33
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Hey guys. I am off this weekend and have big plans,, we all know how those go,,, Here are a couple of my swap meet finds i plan on cleaning up and putting on this weekend. I bought every cleaner/degreaser known to man,, we got Simple green, Purple power, pink Stuff, we got it all. Even got sand for the blaster. Just hope we get to use it this weekend. Attached Images

03-12-2011, 05:43 PM	#34
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. OK, so much for big plans. All we have gotten done is parts cleaned, engine bay washed a few times and all hoses removed. Used the oven (wife was at work) and some VHT hi heat aluminum on the intake. had some spare parts for the Edelbrock carb. They look better if nothing else. Attached Images

03-27-2011, 03:20 PM	#35
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. OK, finally got more spare time. was going to try to clean engine, swap intake and carb and paint motor with it in the truck. Forget that, decided it was easier to make a hole. Attached Images

04-02-2011, 06:15 PM	#36
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Uhhh, don't know if I meant to but, I just sold the truck. Money is good.....

04-02-2011, 09:09 PM	#37
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Okay, how you gonna build this thing if it's sold? Someone offered more than you could resist huh? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-06-2011, 03:32 PM	#38
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Hey Mike, going to look at a replacement truck tonight... How is everything in Oklahoma??

04-12-2011, 05:05 PM	#39
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. hate to see you lose your project,but money does talk,so what are looking at for your next project? Last edited by RCbowtie69; 04-12-2011 at 05:06 PM.

04-12-2011, 08:00 PM	#41
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Ok guys,, here it is. Bought this three days after we sold the other truck. Much better shape, and did i mention, 454 big block. I love the chrome reverse look, just cant deal with chrome plated wheels and the constant rust battle. Bought some rallys Sunday. Attached Images

04-12-2011, 10:40 PM	#42
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Man, that looks super clean! You're gonna have to tweek your avatar now. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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04-13-2011, 09:45 AM	#43
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Hey Mike. Didn't think about that. Thanks for watching out for me. Will do it tonight.

04-17-2011, 01:21 PM	#44
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. OK guys. Here is the underhood we have to start with. I have a good friend that will help out with the wiring details, and another that will fill that curious hole in the firewall. A couple of evenings and maybe next weekend and it will be a lot better looking. Did you notice the screen door return spring?? I have to get rid of that first thing. Attached Images

04-17-2011, 04:15 PM	#45
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Man, do i have a great wife or what?? She never quizes me about the truck of the month in her driveway and has even been known to help me on some of the projects. Here she is today helping me get the rallye wheels ready to paint. Thanks Donna, you are great. Attached Images

04-20-2011, 04:44 PM	#46
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Good looking ride you have there,hope to see the ralley's on it soon & pictures

04-20-2011, 06:36 PM	#47
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Thanks for the words of encouragment. We have been two days trying to find a key for the goofy lug nuts.. The time for talk is over, they are coming off tonight, one way or another.

04-20-2011, 07:11 PM	#48
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Wheels are off!!!!!!! Attached Images

04-26-2011, 09:21 PM	#49
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Rally wheels are on!!!!!!! When the floods we have been living through slack up, we will get pics posted. Thanks Paul at Brennecke Chevrolet for buying the chrome reverse and mounting the rally's..

05-06-2011, 08:51 PM	#50
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. My good friend Matt came by and gave the truck a haircut. He was cussing and cutting. You wouldn't beleive all the junk wires he pulled off. He is doing relays and rerouting all the wiring. I have the best help.. Attached Images

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