1967 CST LWB - Build thread Chapter 1

[Mt Man Chad]

Chapter #5 On Hold
Working in SoCal for weeks on end is not getting this any closer to being finished as planned.

[67chevy1series]

chad if you come close to merced or a****er come by!

[Mt Man Chad]

Chaper #6, 327's
327's just about ready to pick up at Local builder's shop "Drummond Machine" in Pleasant Hill, Oregon. Bob has been building engines longer than I've been alive, Great guy and said it should scoot pretty good, estimated 325-350hp.
TH400 being rebuilt and get this baby back on the road before the snow hits this fall for a work truck until body work and block sanded and painted next spring. Should look as good as new with out too much cash.
She's gonna be a Keeper! =0)

[67chevy1series]

cool! cant wait for pics!

[buddylee]

awesome truck.
i just put a deposit on the same truck. picking up saturday. same color. my plans are identical as yours. want to convert to disc and 1/2 ton rear. make it a cool driver to cruise with the kids.

[Mt Man Chad]

Chapter #7 67 CST project renamed - ON THE BACK BURNER
With the 68 Burb 4X4 home now working on getting it driving before the snow hits.
Looks like the 67 CST is next springs project to finish up engine install and paint.

[67chevy1series]

well its a good thing i like the burb just as much as this build! ill have to follow the 67 later next spring and the burb for now.

[Mt Man Chad]

Chapter # 8 Moving forward again........
Now that the suburban is near road worthiness, pulling parts together and trying to determine if I'm missing anything. Drive shaft is getting a newer two bolt carrier bearing installed this weekend and finish up installing the brakes. Was gonna drop it a bit but decided to go stock ride height for now. Picked up a 67 C10 parts truck cheap with 3.73 posi, buddy buckets and other misc 67 parts to use in future projects. The 327 has the original forged crank but the rear main bearing is cooked, crank journals only needed to be polished good news from machine shop.

[67cheby]

nice score

[67chevy1series]

cool! any interior shots?

[Mt Man Chad]

Rick,
Sorry no pics of interior, sold it all locally to pay for paint and misc for the 67LWB and Burb in the spring.

[67chevy1series]

that wasnt a very good parts truck! lol didnt even give up any parts! i wish that posi coud have lived here in california under my 67

[MadnessBigBlock]

Is the interior the same color as the exterior?

[MadnessBigBlock]

The color of this truck is it factory? is it the 506 med blue? Its an Great looking truck!!!

[Mt Man Chad]

Firewall painted and engine and trans ready to go in this weekend.

[67cheby]

looks good !

[Mt Man Chad]

MadnessBigblock.
The interior is stock color light blue not sure of code, I have it at home.
Exterior was repainted (very thin coat, thank god) of a slighty darker blue than stock.
Looks like 1970 Medium Poly Blue from previous trucks I've seen.

[MadnessBigBlock]

Awesome looks good! When you get a chance let me know what the interior code is.
Also the firewall you just painted is it matched to the existing exterior color or is it a stock 67 color?
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[mcbassin]

Very cool project! Not sure how you guys find these smoking deals that only have surface rust.....
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[Mt Man Chad]

Game on......
Gonna be one smooth and strong 327. The machine work was done by Drummond machine in Pleasant Hill Oregon, Bob builds great engines and stands behind them. Keith black pistons, forged crank, Comp roller cam & 1.6 rockers. Time for the install this weekend and drive........

[Mt Man Chad]

New KYB shocks installed, Engine and trans almost wrapped up. Pick up some new U joints tomorrow and get the drive line balanced. Install last of brake parts and heater core and she's good to go....

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mt Man Chad

Chapter #1 - New LWB Truck
Just picked up a 1967 C20 LWB, blue/white top from original 78 year old owner.
I've seen it sitting out back of his farm field for years.
Last week I stopped to take a look at it and see if it was forsale?

327/TH400 with 71,000 miles, Buddy buckets and the interior can be near new condition with some elbow grease & new carpet.
Asked what he wanted for it? Longgggg Pause "if you can help me cut down a few trees near my house and $200 bucks it's yours" (A good days worth of chain sawing).
It's a deal!
Pulled the cash from my pocket then stopped by the next day to help with the trees.

It needs a good weekends cleaning and possibly a rod bearing might be going?
With a few small block in the shop that's not a problem.
Will post pics shortly.

It looks better than the one I bought. I was that love is blind. I paid 2000.00 and when I tore it down all I could save was a 6 cly and trans and rear

[Mt Man Chad]

Finally engine's back in it.. should be good for 325hp with new Comp cam, 1.6 roller rockers and compression increase.
Original 327 and TH400 trans, time to hook up all the goodies and drive.

[67chevy1series]

beautiful! glad to see more progress done to this truck! firewall/ frame/ engine all are just beautiful love the way the engine contrasts against the blue

[sgaylord]

Cool truck