Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 02-07-2011, 09:25 PM

Engine is now all bolted in, power steering has been added, rear has been dropped 4". The manifolds will be here tomorrow and I should have it running by Saturday.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-07-2011, 10:16 PM

Very nice progress!

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-07-2011, 10:41 PM

I have Gold Truck invy!!!!! Gotta love that fresh orange paint!!!

72freak · 02-11-2011, 11:50 AM

Home with a sick child or it would have been running tomorrow. We are close....its dropped and all parts are in and ready to complete the V8 tranfromation.

72freak · 02-12-2011, 07:34 PM

Shes about ready to crank.....

VA72C10 · 02-12-2011, 09:41 PM

Nice! let us know when she's alive

72freak · 02-14-2011, 08:14 PM

Its off the exhaust shop in the morning.....shop owner looked at the 2.5 manifolds and didnt see any problem with making the bends. We might hear it run tomorrow!

RCbowtie69 · 02-14-2011, 10:12 PM

Nice!!! getting closer,keep on truckin''

72freak · 02-17-2011, 10:08 PM

Home from the exhaust shop.....2.5 straight dump corvette style manifolds, 2.5 dual exhaust with Flowmaster 40's. Ive got all the fluids in it, oil system primed, plugs in, wires on and about ready to crank. Put the fan and shroud on in tomorrow and HOPEFULLY hear it run. LET THE RUINING CONTINUE!!!

FYI....all the threads that talk about 2.5 straight dump manifolds being hard to run in our trucks with the engine in the stock V8 possition.......HORSE PUCKY!

67chevy1series · 02-17-2011, 10:29 PM

truck looks awsome cant wait to see it at the finish line!

quickstrikez06 · 02-17-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

my 1969 shorty

nice... Like it man.

72freak · 02-19-2011, 07:29 AM

Its alive......we got it fired and it sounds great. Maiden voyage will be today.

Old School Kid · 02-19-2011, 08:57 PM

I concur... Truck sounds awesome!

72freak · 02-19-2011, 10:01 PM

It was a group effort today and we got a lot done. Brakes on "Old School" ride, a few things on project "Race Truck", started some cab corner work with OrangeCrush1970 and drove round town in the ruined gold truck!.

**lolife99** · 02-19-2011, 10:14 PM

You really "ruined" that truck good!
I might have missed it,... but what's the specs on the engine?

72freak · 02-19-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

You really "ruined" that truck good!
I might have missed it,... but what's the specs on the engine?

Stock bore with .420/.443 cam. Nothing special.

RCbowtie69 · 02-22-2011, 08:37 PM

Hey from N.C.Looking good & keep on truckin''

72freak · 02-24-2011, 07:51 AM

This weekends project......POWER BRAKES!

**67cheby** · 02-24-2011, 11:52 AM

nice work, looks great

67_ShortFleet · 02-26-2011, 06:21 PM

Love what you have done with it. It would be cool to see a video of it!

**72 Super** · 02-26-2011, 07:22 PM

Nice looking truck, looks like a fun little driver.

RCbowtie69 · 02-27-2011, 12:25 AM

Any updates or pictures just checking,Keep on Truckin''

72freak · 03-01-2011, 04:15 PM

A few I took today

RCbowtie69 · 03-01-2011, 06:17 PM

Looking like some progress has been made,keep pictures coming

STOCKISH · 03-01-2011, 07:39 PM

Looks sweet, I am glad you kept the 69-70 front end instead of switching it like most. Nice truck!

02-07-2011, 09:25 PM	#26
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Engine is now all bolted in, power steering has been added, rear has been dropped 4". The manifolds will be here tomorrow and I should have it running by Saturday. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

02-07-2011, 10:16 PM	#27
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Very nice progress! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-07-2011, 10:41 PM	#28
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! I have Gold Truck invy!!!!! Gotta love that fresh orange paint!!! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-11-2011, 11:50 AM	#29
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Home with a sick child or it would have been running tomorrow. We are close....its dropped and all parts are in and ready to complete the V8 tranfromation. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

02-12-2011, 07:34 PM	#30
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Shes about ready to crank..... Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

02-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#31
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Nice! let us know when she's alive __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-14-2011, 08:14 PM	#32
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Its off the exhaust shop in the morning.....shop owner looked at the 2.5 manifolds and didnt see any problem with making the bends. We might hear it run tomorrow! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 02-14-2011 at 08:15 PM.

02-14-2011, 10:12 PM	#33
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Nice!!! getting closer,keep on truckin''

02-17-2011, 10:08 PM	#34
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Home from the exhaust shop.....2.5 straight dump corvette style manifolds, 2.5 dual exhaust with Flowmaster 40's. Ive got all the fluids in it, oil system primed, plugs in, wires on and about ready to crank. Put the fan and shroud on in tomorrow and HOPEFULLY hear it run. LET THE RUINING CONTINUE!!! FYI....all the threads that talk about 2.5 straight dump manifolds being hard to run in our trucks with the engine in the stock V8 possition.......HORSE PUCKY! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 02-17-2011 at 10:15 PM.

02-17-2011, 10:29 PM	#35
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! truck looks awsome cant wait to see it at the finish line!

02-19-2011, 07:29 AM	#37
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Its alive......we got it fired and it sounds great. Maiden voyage will be today. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

02-19-2011, 08:57 PM	#38
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! I concur... Truck sounds awesome! __________________ 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

02-19-2011, 10:01 PM	#39
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! It was a group effort today and we got a lot done. Brakes on "Old School" ride, a few things on project "Race Truck", started some cab corner work with OrangeCrush1970 and drove round town in the ruined gold truck!. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 02-19-2011 at 10:16 PM.

02-19-2011, 10:14 PM	#40
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,716	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! You really "ruined" that truck good! I might have missed it,... but what's the specs on the engine? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-22-2011, 08:37 PM	#42
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Hey from N.C.Looking good & keep on truckin''



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02-24-2011, 07:51 AM	#43
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! This weekends project......POWER BRAKES! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 02-26-2011 at 05:55 PM.

02-24-2011, 11:52 AM	#44
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02-26-2011, 06:21 PM	#45
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Love what you have done with it. It would be cool to see a video of it! __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

02-26-2011, 07:22 PM	#46
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Nice looking truck, looks like a fun little driver. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-27-2011, 12:25 AM	#47
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Any updates or pictures just checking,Keep on Truckin''

03-01-2011, 04:15 PM	#48
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! A few I took today Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-01-2011, 06:17 PM	#49
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Looking like some progress has been made,keep pictures coming

03-01-2011, 07:39 PM	#50
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "Gold" 1969 shorty...the last one!! Looks sweet, I am glad you kept the 69-70 front end instead of switching it like most. Nice truck! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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