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tvblazer78 · 08-11-2009, 09:18 AM

Lookin good, I did not know that you are working on your long bed. Are you on hold for a blazer now?

gcburdic · 08-11-2009, 10:49 AM

Sweet...progress!!!....I hope it's done for Fall cruisin!!!

VA72C10 · 08-12-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Looking good. Your going to have a brand new 70. How cool is that.
If that's a kitchen in the shop, you have it made. Why would you ever leave.

It's cabinets the guy helping me with the bodywork scored for free for storage.

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Originally Posted by splehigh

Looking good!!!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Lookin good, I did not know that you are working on your long bed. Are you on hold for a blazer now?

Yeah, I wanted to get this done and go through one build before tackling a blazer. Hopefully I'll be able to sell this for a decent price when complete and use it to buy a beater longbed and a blazer project and have some cash left for the blazer....we shall see. So far I have about 20K worth of parts for much less than that in actual investment

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Sweet...progress!!!....I hope it's done for Fall cruisin!!!

Thanks! Me too!!!

VA72C10 · 08-12-2009, 08:57 PM

Here's a couple pictures of the steering wheel I just got. Came with the package deal of the wheels. Matches the wheels exactly. I will get a new half leather wrap in black or tan depending on what I decide on for the interior. But the good news is he sent the horn button and billet adapter with the wheel.

VA72C10 · 08-12-2009, 08:58 PM

It needs to be polished, but if you can tell from the reflection, it's pretty nice already.

72BlckButy · 08-13-2009, 07:46 AM

Okay you got a shot of the steering wheel, but where's the shot of the new rims???

VA72C10 · 08-13-2009, 10:46 AM

If the brown truck would speed up a little I'd have them. Should have them early next week

mas09ts · 08-17-2009, 01:37 PM

Awesome Progress Dude!!!!

my67chevytruck · 08-17-2009, 01:53 PM

looking good!

gcburdic · 08-17-2009, 01:56 PM

Today counts as "early in the week"....so where's the rim shot?....LOL

VA72C10 · 08-17-2009, 02:03 PM

It's coming,... I just got one off UPS truck an hour ago....I need to polish it first because I wanted it to look Purdy before I snapped a pic of it

VA72C10 · 08-17-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mas09ts

Awesome Progress Dude!!!!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good!

Thanks, guys!!!

my67chevytruck · 08-17-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

....so where's the rim shot?....LOL

SAY WHAT?

VA72C10 · 08-17-2009, 05:08 PM

you know.....rim shot

YouTube - rimshot

VA72C10 · 08-17-2009, 05:11 PM

had to keep the thread clean you know....

Well, I'm not thrilled as the PO of the rims shipped them in shrink wrap which was shredded by UPS and there are scratches and some small dings in the outer rim....But for 4-5,000 less than new, it's hard to complain

Here are the pictures

Before cleaning

After 5 minutes with a powerball

VA72C10 · 08-17-2009, 05:15 PM

Only got one in today...the rest should be here tomorrow hopefully. I won't be test fitting them for a while because the next stages are frame cleaning, then C-notch and after that frame painting and detailing.
Then airbags, airlines, compressors, tank, frame mounted battery drop box, super trac bar, lowering blocks, Drop spindles, and disc brakes go on. By then the body work should be done and possibly paint and it'll be time for assembly. Wish I would have gotten these to mock up before then but oh well.....

70k52wd · 08-17-2009, 06:27 PM

Alright, I guess you can test fit them on my garage ornament.

What's the specs on them?
Btw, what happened to the coys you have/had?

VA72C10 · 08-17-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Alright, I guess you can test fit them on my garage ornament.

What's the specs on them?
Btw, what happened to the coys you have/had?

They coys were 5 lug and I decided to stay 6 lug so I wouldn't have to mess with the rear. Also, there are SOOO many with coys I wanted to find something different (even thought I LOVE the way the coys look). They are a 20/22 combo....They are 20X9 Front 5.5 bs and 22X10 rear with 6"BS

They make the wheels in 5 spoke/5 lug. This is the ONLY set in 6 lug in existance. It was made for a show truck. I paid 1400 SHIPPED for them. THe steering wheel is 389 from Budnik without shipping. So I feel I did pretty good even with some scratches....but we'll see if they fit and see how the other wheels fared when they arrive.

gcburdic · 08-17-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

you know.....rim shot

YouTube - rimshot

That's exactly what I meant....come on Heath!!!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

They coys were 5 lug and I decided to stay 6 lug so I wouldn't have to mess with the rear. Also, there are SOOO many with coys I wanted to find something different (even thought I LOVE the way the coys look). They are a 20/22 combo....They are 20X9 Front 5.5 bs and 22X10 rear with 6"BS

They make the wheels in 5 spoke/5 lug. This is the ONLY set in 6 lug in existance. It was made for a show truck. I paid 1400 SHIPPED for them. THe steering wheel is 389 from Budnik without shipping. So I feel I did pretty good even with some scratches....but we'll see if they fit and see how the other wheels fared when they arrive.

Nice score Jonathan.....Hope they work out for you....AND the other wheels fare better in the trip to ya!!! Any more updates on the truck?

VA72C10 · 08-17-2009, 09:31 PM

No updates on the truck other than there has been more body work/rust repair done and I haven't been over to see it because I have been working on my house. Built a 16X18 deck. Also helped my brother in law move in including painting the entire upstairs, remodeling his bathroom (full demo to the studs), refinishing his hardwood floors, tiled his fireplace, etc....

my67chevytruck · 08-17-2009, 10:25 PM

rim looks good.... Nice Shot!

looks like it cleaned up well! progress is progress... keep at it...

70k52wd · 08-18-2009, 08:43 AM

Ahh, six lug. Good score for some BIG ol one offs.

VA72C10 · 08-19-2009, 08:59 PM

Found this truck on the web....same wheels but in 5 lug...Will look alot like mine except front end and steel longbed of course...

*1sik52* · 08-19-2009, 09:36 PM

Gonna look good

Now get to work!

STOCKISH · 08-20-2009, 01:04 PM

Lookin good bud. Going to be sweet when she's done.

08-11-2009, 09:18 AM	#76
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Lookin good, I did not know that you are working on your long bed. Are you on hold for a blazer now? __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#77
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Sweet...progress!!!....I hope it's done for Fall cruisin!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-12-2009, 08:57 PM	#79
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's a couple pictures of the steering wheel I just got. Came with the package deal of the wheels. Matches the wheels exactly. I will get a new half leather wrap in black or tan depending on what I decide on for the interior. But the good news is he sent the horn button and billet adapter with the wheel. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-12-2009, 08:58 PM	#80
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project It needs to be polished, but if you can tell from the reflection, it's pretty nice already. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-13-2009, 07:46 AM	#81
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Okay you got a shot of the steering wheel, but where's the shot of the new rims??? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-13-2009, 10:46 AM	#82
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project If the brown truck would speed up a little I'd have them. Should have them early next week __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#83
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Awesome Progress Dude!!!! __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-17-2009, 01:53 PM	#84
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project looking good! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-17-2009, 01:56 PM	#85
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Today counts as "early in the week"....so where's the rim shot?....LOL __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-17-2009, 02:03 PM	#86
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project It's coming,... I just got one off UPS truck an hour ago....I need to polish it first because I wanted it to look Purdy before I snapped a pic of it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-17-2009, 05:11 PM	#90
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project had to keep the thread clean you know.... Well, I'm not thrilled as the PO of the rims shipped them in shrink wrap which was shredded by UPS and there are scratches and some small dings in the outer rim....But for 4-5,000 less than new, it's hard to complain Here are the pictures Before cleaning After 5 minutes with a powerball __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-17-2009, 05:15 PM	#91
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Only got one in today...the rest should be here tomorrow hopefully. I won't be test fitting them for a while because the next stages are frame cleaning, then C-notch and after that frame painting and detailing. Then airbags, airlines, compressors, tank, frame mounted battery drop box, super trac bar, lowering blocks, Drop spindles, and disc brakes go on. By then the body work should be done and possibly paint and it'll be time for assembly. Wish I would have gotten these to mock up before then but oh well..... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-17-2009, 06:27 PM	#92
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Alright, I guess you can test fit them on my garage ornament. What's the specs on them? Btw, what happened to the coys you have/had?

08-17-2009, 09:31 PM	#95
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project No updates on the truck other than there has been more body work/rust repair done and I haven't been over to see it because I have been working on my house. Built a 16X18 deck. Also helped my brother in law move in including painting the entire upstairs, remodeling his bathroom (full demo to the studs), refinishing his hardwood floors, tiled his fireplace, etc.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-17-2009, 10:25 PM	#96
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project rim looks good.... Nice Shot! looks like it cleaned up well! progress is progress... keep at it... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470



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08-18-2009, 08:43 AM	#97
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Ahh, six lug. Good score for some BIG ol one offs.

08-19-2009, 08:59 PM	#98
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Found this truck on the web....same wheels but in 5 lug...Will look alot like mine except front end and steel longbed of course... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-19-2009, 09:36 PM	#99
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Gonna look good Now get to work!

08-20-2009, 01:04 PM	#100
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Lookin good bud. Going to be sweet when she's done. __________________ --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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