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**Louisvillekytruck** · 09-09-2021, 01:26 AM

Looking great wes

**IronCanine** · 09-09-2021, 01:59 AM

Wow. Pretty impressive to lose a bumper. Surely it'll turn up. Still making progress though. Looking good Wes.

**Richard** · 09-09-2021, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Progress seem pretty slow, but I am moving forward. FedEx has lost the one off custom bumper for Beth's tribute truck. I am pissed beyond words! It was done, it was chrome plated along with a NP205 transfer case shifter. Just about $3500.00 lost in one box! Anyway moving forward I set the cab on and bed floor to figure out if there were any modifications that are going to have to be made. There is a couple but I feel pretty fortunate. It could have been worse. Anyway here are some pictures.

Good to see progress since I last looked. FedEx has been unreliable lately. Hopefully it will eventually show up. I had a pair of 10 ton extended jack stands that went missing for a almost a month from FedEx. Company resent and that order seemed to be lost as well and in the end I now have two pairs. Very large boxes that were taped up and almost destroyed on both shipments. Just jack stands so it did not matter.
I contacted seller to return, they offered half price on extra pair not to return and I have never heard back from them.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-09-2021, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Progress seem pretty slow, but I am moving forward. FedEx has lost the one off custom bumper for Beth's tribute truck. I am pissed beyond words! It was done, it was chrome plated along with a NP205 transfer case shifter. Just about $3500.00 lost in one box! Anyway moving forward I set the cab on and bed floor to figure out if there were any modifications that are going to have to be made. There is a couple but I feel pretty fortunate. It could have been worse. Anyway here are some pictures.

Losing that stuff sucks. I hope FedEx is covering the loss! Great that you're making progress though.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-10-2021, 06:26 PM

Thank you everyone. Yes it does suck big time! I am not sure I will be able to replace it. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2021, 02:24 PM

Well I have an update on the bumper. It was located! Woooo Hoooo! However when it was delivered to me it was damaged. Part of the seam where the park lamp holes were welded in cracked and so the bumper has to go in to be repaired and re-chromed. Sucks, but whatever, sore subject now!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2021, 02:32 PM

Beautiful job on the NP205 Shifter. I think my reproduction shifter knob looks great also.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2021, 02:38 PM

Moving along on the fitting and customizing. Getting ready to fit the behind the rear side marker gas filler.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2021, 02:39 PM

one more picture..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2021, 02:46 PM

I think I am going to move the rear end back an inch or so. I know this is how they came from the factory, but it just isn't appealing to me.

**Louisvillekytruck** · 09-17-2021, 03:06 PM

Looking great

**Getter-Done** · 09-17-2021, 04:30 PM

Great deal about the bumper showing up.

I avoid Fed-Ex if at all possible

Great Progress

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-17-2021, 05:17 PM

American Airlines once sent my dive bag to Boston instead of Barbados. Took a couple of non-diving days to get it back.

Mike C · 09-17-2021, 10:30 PM

Awesome progress! Looks great.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-18-2021, 07:54 AM

I'm glad the bumper showed up. It sucks about the damage but everything else looks great!

jamesi20 · 09-18-2021, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I think I am going to move the rear end back an inch or so. I know this is how they came from the factory, but it just isn't appealing to me.

Personally I am with that move 100% It will be more eye appealing

toolboxchev · 09-18-2021, 05:16 PM

Nice to see your work coming along, many things have stopped or slowed right now.

Moving forward is a great thing.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-22-2021, 01:32 PM

Little progress made. Had to pull the cab to make the modifications to the firewall. I cut the area where the clutch rod delete cap passes through because while mocking up the engine the header on the driver's side came too close to it. I will also be shaving the passenger side in preparation for an Old Air A/C unit. I am going to shave the filler neck hole while I am at it.

MikeinNH · 09-22-2021, 07:32 PM

Wow, touching story and cool tribute. Looking forward to seeing more.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-23-2021, 06:13 AM

That stinks to see the crack in the bumper. If it did that in a box being shipped chances are it would have done it on the truck IMO. At least you can get it fixed now.

To move your axle back without a lot of mods, get some zero rate off sets from ORD.

https://www.offroaddesign.com/axle-o...hick-pair.html

Paul72 · 09-23-2021, 03:22 PM

Just came across this build - amazing work for an amazing person!

Great job Wes! Can't help much from Iowa, I imagine, but am here for anything you may need - truck related or not...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-23-2021, 05:54 PM

Thanks guys!

Working on this truck helps me cope with loosing her. We got finished reshaping the area where the clutch rod passes through the firewall. Starting work now on shaving the heater A/C box area.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-23-2021, 09:39 PM

Got a little more done on the firewall.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-24-2021, 07:31 AM

Looks good, do you prefer old air over vintage air? If so, can you tell me why? I've been pondering which I should choose.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-24-2021, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks good, do you prefer old air over vintage air? If so, can you tell me why? I've been pondering which I should choose.

I only have experience with Old Air. I like how the original controls can be used on their system. You just order it that way. Vintage Air might do that also, but I don't know.

09-09-2021, 01:26 AM	#76
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09-09-2021, 01:59 AM	#77
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09-10-2021, 06:26 PM	#80
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Thank you everyone. Yes it does suck big time! I am not sure I will be able to replace it. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-17-2021, 02:24 PM	#81
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Well I have an update on the bumper. It was located! Woooo Hoooo! However when it was delivered to me it was damaged. Part of the seam where the park lamp holes were welded in cracked and so the bumper has to go in to be repaired and re-chromed. Sucks, but whatever, sore subject now! Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-17-2021, 02:32 PM	#82
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Beautiful job on the NP205 Shifter. I think my reproduction shifter knob looks great also. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-17-2021, 02:38 PM	#83
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Moving along on the fitting and customizing. Getting ready to fit the behind the rear side marker gas filler. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-17-2021, 02:39 PM	#84
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. one more picture.. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-17-2021, 02:46 PM	#85
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. I think I am going to move the rear end back an inch or so. I know this is how they came from the factory, but it just isn't appealing to me. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-17-2021, 03:06 PM	#86
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09-17-2021, 04:30 PM	#87
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09-17-2021, 05:17 PM	#88
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09-17-2021, 10:30 PM	#89
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09-18-2021, 07:54 AM	#90
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Beth's tribute truck. I'm glad the bumper showed up. It sucks about the damage but everything else looks great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-18-2021, 05:16 PM	#92
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09-22-2021, 01:32 PM	#93
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Little progress made. Had to pull the cab to make the modifications to the firewall. I cut the area where the clutch rod delete cap passes through because while mocking up the engine the header on the driver's side came too close to it. I will also be shaving the passenger side in preparation for an Old Air A/C unit. I am going to shave the filler neck hole while I am at it. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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09-22-2021, 07:32 PM	#94
MikeinNH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Southern NH Posts: 54	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Wow, touching story and cool tribute. Looking forward to seeing more. __________________ Mike https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUa...rZijm2tORBoexQ YT channel of my son and mine. 71 resto-mod (probably take years to do) Projects: 71 C10 going on 04 Tahoe chassis * 67 IH 1200B Pickup mostly original w/ ext rust repair * 41 Buick Super 8 4 Door all original * 52 IH L-110 Panel Van getting S10 motor * 73 Datsun 620 Pickup all original

09-23-2021, 06:13 AM	#95
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09-23-2021, 03:22 PM	#96
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Just came across this build - amazing work for an amazing person! Great job Wes! Can't help much from Iowa, I imagine, but am here for anything you may need - truck related or not... __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

09-23-2021, 05:54 PM	#97
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Thanks guys! Working on this truck helps me cope with loosing her. We got finished reshaping the area where the clutch rod passes through the firewall. Starting work now on shaving the heater A/C box area. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-23-2021, 09:39 PM	#98
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Got a little more done on the firewall. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-24-2021, 07:31 AM	#99
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looks good, do you prefer old air over vintage air? If so, can you tell me why? I've been pondering which I should choose. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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