Whats your truck plans for 2017

[special-K]

Originally Posted by biketopia

Are the windshields different between the 67-72 years?? I might have what you need, somewhat local to you too.

Nope, all the same 67-72. I appreciate your offer and would like to look into doing that. We are certainly near enough. I'll send a PM. Thanks!

[James the III]

Plans for 2017
1) lay 3/4 stone and crushed stone.. to form a base.. then funds depending.. concrete or use the 8x16" pavers I have to make a floor.
2) move cover it garage, that wind killed the canvas and put tin on it..
3) put truck in it.. so I can work on it, as 2016 every time I had time, it was pouring
4)pull engine and transmission
5) rebuild 2004r I have for it
5.5) clean and paint engine bay and frame
6) install g.m. vortec crate 350 with ramget cam,rockers, ls9 springs and 2004r in to it
7) Rewire
8) install drop parts..
9)install rear tank with internal pump
10) make metal tonu cover and rear spoiler
11) make front spliter
12) drive wheels off it..

[Canuckvetter]

I hear ya Already Gone. Hope to make the trek to Saskatoon to take in some shows. Edmonton has 2 seasons winter and construction. I make the trip to Lloydminster several times in the summer to visit grandkids.
Wish list this year
Blue truck
1) get buddies recovered and installed
2) new carpet and door panels
3) get 2004R transmission installed.
4) front sway bar installed
I have the parts just need warm weather.

Red truck
1) power steering
2) power brakes
3) console painted fawn

Hope you have a great New Years 🎉

[biketopia]

Originally Posted by special-K

Nope, all the same 67-72. I appreciate your offer and would like to look into doing that. We are certainly near enough. I'll send a PM. Thanks!

Sure thing, I'll keep an eye out for it.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

I hear ya Already Gone. Hope to make the trek to Saskatoon to take in some shows. Edmonton has 2 seasons winter and construction. I make the trip to Lloydminster several times in the summer to visit grandkids.
Wish list this year
Blue truck
1) get buddies recovered and installed
2) new carpet and door panels
3) get 2004R transmission installed.
4) front sway bar installed
I have the parts just need warm weather.

Red truck
1) power steering
2) power brakes
3) console painted fawn

Hope you have a great New Years 🎉

The Super Run is here this year on the August long weekend.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by fraud

we're having our first kid in a few weeks, so once my truck arrives, if i'm able to drive it to work once a week without anything breaking and maybe do one or two longish drives in early summer, that will be a pretty big win for me.

congrats!

[trac209]

Well I'm going a to look for a different rear end that has a highway friendly 3.07 ratio so I can actually do 65mph. I hate the weak 700r4 so I'm not going od trans. Also am going to get some matching 31 inch tires and a bed tool box. I want to make my truck a bit more utilitarian and possibly even drive into the winter months as I tend to only need a winter driver sparingly and when streets are dry and to hit the ice for fishing.

[boraxman]

Hopefully finish what I started...Dakota dash, tilt column, Boyds gas tank...Then possibly sell it.

Looking to get a new ZO6 Vette.

[Canuckvetter]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

The Super Run is here this year on the August long weekend.

Sounds like I need to start planning!

[CG]

Due to some family issues it looks more and more like I'm going to loose my storage. So in 2017 ill need to get down to one truck and move down the road the majority of my extra goodies. Should be an interesting year.

[allchevy58]

Line-X the bed and maybe get it painted.

[northerngmc]

Yes the winters get long with all the white stuff on the ground.

For my 68 I am going to continue to drive and enjoy it. I put more miles on it last summer than any summer before. I did a day trip down to Atlin BC last summer and put 400 kms on in one day. I was amazed that I got 17 mpg with the 396. I guess the tall tires and 3.54 rear gears really help. SO I want to get it out on the highway more.



My 59 needs some love and attention this summer. With the move to Whitehorse it has been left in storage. I had it out in May 2015 for my nephews wedding but it has sat since. So in 2017 I will order a new AC Delco reproduction tar top battery and get it out and driving.

[suburban99]

Swapping in a 2002 LQ4 6.0L....

[scooterpimp]

My main goal is to get my 71 back on the road where it belongs.

[Tdrcreyn4]

I've got a rolling C-30 Longhorn Frame and Bed. I have finally got all the parts I need and plan on prepping it and powder coating for my 1969 K20 to K30 Longhorn conversion.

[slowcpe]

Ultimate goal: finish chassis, drop in motor and trans, put body back on as it and drive it for a bit.

A little more realistic goal: Get chassis done

Even more realistic goal: forward progression

[Foureye71]

1. mount new wheels and tires
2. 4in lift
3. fix small rust holes on cab floor and in the bed
4. 3/4 ton axles w/ new wheels and tires
5. new front winch bumper
6. save up for 8.1 and 4l80e
7. linex my bed

Not sure if I'll get to everything on the list but I'm hoping I can.

[PDXk5]

My 2017 plans for my rig:

1. Install seats
2. Restore am fm radio and install sound system
3. Restore hood hinges
4. Install hood stiffener
5. Have toe kick rust repaired

[nlped]

Tenative plans for my '68...

1) Get the frame, suspension, brakes and fuel system put together.
2) strip out the old wiring and install the Painless harness
3) clean, detail and install LSX
4) blah blah blah. I hope I get #1 done.

[YBNORML]

Hard one to answer as I have so much to do

72' Blazer

: Basic maintenance and DRIVE!!!!

Red 67'

: Power steering/Power disc brakes, finish suspension
: engine upgrades, 4 barrel, Hei, Internal alternator
: repaint bumpers and restore mirrors, polish entire truck
: 3rd seatbelt and carpet

68' shortie

: Waaaay too much to list, but id like to drive it around the block by the end of 2017. This is an old pic, its quite a bit further along now.

[garyd1961]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I retire on Friday, so by spring I should have the body off, and then I'll dive into to undercarriage. The cab is near ready to pull anyway. From there the restoration begins. The frame should be ready for a new body by year end.

That said, $#it has really hit the fan this week. This year hasn't ended on a good note. As they say, $#it happens.

Sorry to hear, sounds like you have some serious problems in your life. One good thing about these trucks though is that when you are working on them you can forget the rest of the world for a while.

I plan to pull the bed off mine and install a whole new rear differential.
Then I plan to re-install the bed nice and straight.
Next I plan to replace the windshield.
If I get that done I will then start on my doors.

[cknfrmr]

Get it put back together and on the road so I can drive it. Bought it in pieces so its like putting together a model with no instructions. Well at least to me it is. But I am having fun doing it.

[el_fantasma]

1 replace cab corners
2 replace drip rail
3 replace headliner
4 alarm and theft deterrent
5 drive it at least once a week

[el_fantasma]

Originally Posted by el_fantasma

1 replace cab corners
2 replace drip rail
3 replace headliner
4 alarm and theft deterrent
5 drive it at least once a week

added pictures

[NoStopN]

1) Get a bed for it
2) Replace cab rust with new parts
3) New wiring harness from Painless
4) Fix dings above rear window
5) New wheels & tires

Wild cards: Buy a house with a closed garage & LS/6-speed