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gunkis84 · 08-12-2009, 03:37 PM

thanks.. yea my dad has been killin it on the paint (he used to do body work back in the day, but this is his first base coat/clear coat project.. im impressed) we are hoping the make it out to pigeon forge for the rod run this fall.. well see

Twisted78SS · 08-12-2009, 05:45 PM

Great thread to read and follow along with your progress. Will be watching to see how it all comes together. Keep up the great work, and be sure to thank your dad! (i'm sure you have already)

es67chevy · 08-12-2009, 07:16 PM

Yeah, this has been a fun one to follow. Going to live vicariously through you for a bit as mine is stuck in body shop limbo. I have tons of parts waiting to go in my truck and tons of enthusiasm, but no truck to work on. Wish I knew how to weld and paint. Anyway, trucks looking great. Can't wait to see the next steps.

Painter D · 08-12-2009, 07:47 PM

I totally forgot that steering wheel was on that truck when you got it. I remember all the way back in 2001 when I bought that thing new and then traded it to my buddy you bought the truck from. It's good to see it's going to still be on a cool truck.

gunkis84 · 08-13-2009, 06:17 PM

lol nice 69chevyshort.. yea im not going to finish the interior any time soon (unless something big happens cash wise) so the interior is going to look quite "odd" to say the least.. you remember the brown bench seat he had?? yea its staying for now lol i have a new red dash pad.. grey steering wheel (which i plan to get the red leather wrap soon).. but all in all itll be "drivable" in the next couple wheeks.. Motor went in today!! hopefully stayin this time.. ohh yea and the bed went together also.. ill get more pics soon

VA72C10 · 08-13-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunkis84

lol nice 69chevyshort.. yea im not going to finish the interior any time soon (unless something big happens cash wise) so the interior is going to look quite "odd" to say the least.. you remember the brown bench seat he had?? yea its staying for now lol i have a new red dash pad.. grey steering wheel (which i plan to get the red leather wrap soon).. but all in all itll be "drivable" in the next couple wheeks.. Motor went in today!! hopefully stayin this time.. ohh yea and the bed went together also.. ill get more pics soon

What size is your wheel? I just got a wheel with a red leather wrap and I'm going to do black or tan. I'd make you a really good deal on the wrap.

on the bench, have you thought about using the spray dye for a temp fix? just spray it black until you get ready to do the interior

gunkis84 · 08-15-2009, 12:23 AM

*updates*

heres some more pics of the progress in the last couple days.. here is my bed (you might not like it, but i love it!! im going with a red interior, and red wheel tubs under the hood (and a red engine block of course) .. i like how it balances out through the truck.

gunkis84 · 08-15-2009, 12:24 AM

gunkis84 · 08-15-2009, 12:24 AM

a random of the opp window

gunkis84 · 08-15-2009, 12:25 AM

wheel tub

gunkis84 · 08-15-2009, 12:26 AM

es67chevy · 08-15-2009, 12:39 AM

Man, that looks nice. Neat idea on the color coordinating. That will make it stand out from the rest. Wish my bed looked that good. I could barely choke down the price of one bedside. Ugh! I think we'll be going the cover route. And that way I won't feel so bad putting my ice chest, chairs, etc in the back when we go to shows!

Keep up the good work!

OARNGESI · 08-15-2009, 12:51 AM

Looks really good are you doing any pinstriping

gunkis84 · 08-15-2009, 12:56 AM

no plan on pinstriping.. i have thought of doing some kind of racing stripes in flat black.. but that prob wont end up happening

ERASER5 · 08-15-2009, 04:22 AM

Very nice.

**lolife99** · 08-15-2009, 09:44 AM

The red bed floor is a very Cool idea. I say no to the flat black stripes though.
Your truck looks amazing!

STOCKISH · 08-15-2009, 10:09 AM

I agree with lolife99, the truck looks killer, but try to stay away from the racing stripe idea. Not much looks better than a solid black truck. Your truck looks freakin awesome. Great job.

gunkis84 · 08-15-2009, 11:22 AM

done then!! lol no stripes.. thanks for the compliments guys

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-15-2009, 01:07 PM

She is looking great....

VA72C10 · 08-15-2009, 01:11 PM

That's a sweet idea on the bedfloor. Nice way to tie it all together. Looks great!

nuke1 · 08-15-2009, 05:34 PM

truck is looking amazing, as my young cousin would say BALLIN'.

ERASER5 · 08-15-2009, 08:37 PM

Next time I am in Greenville for a few days, I'll have to try to see your truck! I promise not to drool on the paint.

Painter D · 08-16-2009, 04:07 PM

Lookin good!

That's a unique idea on the bed floor , I'm diggin it.

chaosdsr · 08-17-2009, 05:00 PM

I got a quick question. The original truck frame with the air setup that had the custom K member, where or whos K-member is that? I have been looking for an aftermarket one and cannot find on for the life of me. I was going to build one but would rather just get a bolt in!

**lolife99** · 08-17-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaosdsr

I got a quick question. The original truck frame with the air setup that had the custom K member, where or whos K-member is that? I have been looking for an aftermarket one and cannot find on for the life of me. I was going to build one but would rather just get a bolt in!

Do you mean the Dropmember?
Look here:
www.dropmember.com.

Contact member "porterbuilt" on this forum, or contact Nathan Porter directly at his website listed above.

08-12-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) thanks.. yea my dad has been killin it on the paint (he used to do body work back in the day, but this is his first base coat/clear coat project.. im impressed) we are hoping the make it out to pigeon forge for the rod run this fall.. well see __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-12-2009, 05:45 PM	#2
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) Great thread to read and follow along with your progress. Will be watching to see how it all comes together. Keep up the great work, and be sure to thank your dad! (i'm sure you have already) __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

08-12-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) Yeah, this has been a fun one to follow. Going to live vicariously through you for a bit as mine is stuck in body shop limbo. I have tons of parts waiting to go in my truck and tons of enthusiasm, but no truck to work on. Wish I knew how to weld and paint. Anyway, trucks looking great. Can't wait to see the next steps. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-12-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) I totally forgot that steering wheel was on that truck when you got it. I remember all the way back in 2001 when I bought that thing new and then traded it to my buddy you bought the truck from. It's good to see it's going to still be on a cool truck. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-13-2009, 06:17 PM	#5
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) lol nice 69chevyshort.. yea im not going to finish the interior any time soon (unless something big happens cash wise) so the interior is going to look quite "odd" to say the least.. you remember the brown bench seat he had?? yea its staying for now lol i have a new red dash pad.. grey steering wheel (which i plan to get the red leather wrap soon).. but all in all itll be "drivable" in the next couple wheeks.. Motor went in today!! hopefully stayin this time.. ohh yea and the bed went together also.. ill get more pics soon __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-15-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) updates heres some more pics of the progress in the last couple days.. here is my bed (you might not like it, but i love it!! im going with a red interior, and red wheel tubs under the hood (and a red engine block of course) .. i like how it balances out through the truck. __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-15-2009, 12:24 AM	#8
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-15-2009, 12:25 AM	#10
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) wheel tub __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-15-2009, 12:26 AM	#11
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-15-2009, 12:39 AM	#12
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) Man, that looks nice. Neat idea on the color coordinating. That will make it stand out from the rest. Wish my bed looked that good. I could barely choke down the price of one bedside. Ugh! I think we'll be going the cover route. And that way I won't feel so bad putting my ice chest, chairs, etc in the back when we go to shows! Keep up the good work! __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-15-2009, 12:51 AM	#13
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) Looks really good are you doing any pinstriping __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-15-2009, 12:56 AM	#14
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) no plan on pinstriping.. i have thought of doing some kind of racing stripes in flat black.. but that prob wont end up happening __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-15-2009, 04:22 AM	#15
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) Very nice. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

08-15-2009, 09:44 AM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,687	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) The red bed floor is a very Cool idea. I say no to the flat black stripes though. Your truck looks amazing! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-15-2009, 10:09 AM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) I agree with lolife99, the truck looks killer, but try to stay away from the racing stripe idea. Not much looks better than a solid black truck. Your truck looks freakin awesome. Great job. __________________ --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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08-15-2009, 11:22 AM	#18
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) done then!! lol no stripes.. thanks for the compliments guys __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

08-15-2009, 01:07 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) She is looking great.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-15-2009, 01:11 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) That's a sweet idea on the bedfloor. Nice way to tie it all together. Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-15-2009, 05:34 PM	#21
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) truck is looking amazing, as my young cousin would say BALLIN'. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

08-15-2009, 08:37 PM	#22
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) Next time I am in Greenville for a few days, I'll have to try to see your truck! I promise not to drool on the paint. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

08-16-2009, 04:07 PM	#23
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) Lookin good! That's a unique idea on the bed floor , I'm diggin it. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-17-2009, 05:00 PM	#24
chaosdsr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Motor City Posts: 45	Re: Project ROOKIE (BB, Bags, Short Fleet Frame off) I got a quick question. The original truck frame with the air setup that had the custom K member, where or whos K-member is that? I have been looking for an aftermarket one and cannot find on for the life of me. I was going to build one but would rather just get a bolt in!

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