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litew8 · 11-21-2013, 03:32 PM

First drive

**oldman3** · 11-21-2013, 06:30 PM

First drives are always the best...Jim

litew8 · 11-22-2013, 02:09 PM

Especially when afterwards there are no leaks or issues needing addressed.

litew8 · 11-22-2013, 03:55 PM

A change of mind to not mix&match the engine's top-end hardware, installed an Edelbrock carb for her first drive.

Notice the slightly different config

More Iowa autumn shots. That's not a real squirrel on the left

Zoom 1

Zoom 2

Blue Jay, one of the coolest.

litew8 · 11-27-2013, 07:42 PM

litew8 · 12-02-2013, 09:03 PM

Thanks! I think it's a nice industrial look. Paint probably won't be for a couple weeks if weather stays decent.

litew8 · 12-05-2013, 10:52 PM

Posting this video here in case some didn't have a chance to view: 1969 vintage video

**oldman3** · 12-30-2013, 11:04 AM

Like the tailgate latch system, you going to patent that

..Jim

litew8 · 12-30-2013, 10:05 PM

Yes, patent pending. I'll be selling it for a mere $400

litew8 · 01-01-2014, 09:37 PM

I'm covering my ass, or think of it as a belt holding up her breeches

litew8 · 02-27-2014, 08:39 PM

To Jim

and anyone else that may be still following along: Hopefully we'll get this project wrapped up soon (think spring/summer)!

mcbassin · 02-28-2014, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

To Jim

and anyone else that may be still following along: Hopefully we'll get this project wrapped up soon (think spring/summer)!

Patiently looking forward to new pictures.

litew8 · 02-28-2014, 03:12 PM

Thanks

I think each of us can attest to how cold it's been. The streets aren't clear enough for me to be driving. My brother wants to finish this up asap, and I agree. It's been a long stretched out project. Shouldn't be too much longer and I'll fire her up again.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-27-2014, 09:27 PM

Hey Litew8, congrats on your first drive! It sounds great! The new floor looks great too!

**oldman3** · 02-28-2014, 12:23 AM

Hey litew8, was wondering where you were, standing by and waiting...Jim

Low Elco · 02-28-2014, 05:03 AM

Glad it's stilll moving! Too cold for workin'!

mcbassin · 04-09-2014, 11:14 PM

Wheel tubs look good. Getting closer to shooting some paint huh...

litew8 · 04-10-2014, 03:59 AM

Thanks! Scuffing up these pieces reading for primer/paint, yes.

It'll be nice to get these pieces finished and installed; out of the shop.

Low Elco · 04-10-2014, 10:14 AM

Action! The oven's startin' to smell like done truck up in here!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-10-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Action! The oven's startin' to smell like done truck up in here!

What's a done project like?

Looking good Litew8!

litew8 · 04-10-2014, 06:03 PM

Thanks! Got the other inner fender finished today. Chance of paint forecast for tomorrow.

litew8 · 04-13-2014, 12:25 AM

Just received word, rear tubs getting some paint.

**oldman3** · 04-13-2014, 05:29 PM

Nice...Jim

**mattfranklin** · 04-13-2014, 07:53 PM

Looking good!

litew8 · 04-14-2014, 02:46 AM

Thanks

11-21-2013, 06:30 PM	#2
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" First drives are always the best...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-22-2013, 02:09 PM	#3
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Especially when afterwards there are no leaks or issues needing addressed. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-22-2013, 03:55 PM	#4
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" A change of mind to not mix&match the engine's top-end hardware, installed an Edelbrock carb for her first drive. Notice the slightly different config More Iowa autumn shots. That's not a real squirrel on the left Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Blue Jay, one of the coolest. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-27-2013, 07:42 PM	#5
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ project: "my happy mess"

12-02-2013, 09:03 PM	#6
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks! I think it's a nice industrial look. Paint probably won't be for a couple weeks if weather stays decent. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

12-05-2013, 10:52 PM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Posting this video here in case some didn't have a chance to view: 1969 vintage video __________________ project: "my happy mess"

12-30-2013, 11:04 AM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Like the tailgate latch system, you going to patent that..Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-30-2013, 10:05 PM	#9
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Yes, patent pending. I'll be selling it for a mere $400 __________________ project: "my happy mess"

01-01-2014, 09:37 PM	#10
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" I'm covering my ass, or think of it as a belt holding up her breeches __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-27-2014, 08:39 PM	#11
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" To Jim and anyone else that may be still following along: Hopefully we'll get this project wrapped up soon (think spring/summer)! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-28-2014, 03:12 PM	#13
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks I think each of us can attest to how cold it's been. The streets aren't clear enough for me to be driving. My brother wants to finish this up asap, and I agree. It's been a long stretched out project. Shouldn't be too much longer and I'll fire her up again. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-27-2014, 09:27 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Hey Litew8, congrats on your first drive! It sounds great! The new floor looks great too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-28-2014, 12:23 AM	#15
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Hey litew8, was wondering where you were, standing by and waiting...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

02-28-2014, 05:03 AM	#16
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Glad it's stilll moving! Too cold for workin'! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-09-2014, 11:14 PM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Wheel tubs look good. Getting closer to shooting some paint huh... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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04-10-2014, 03:59 AM	#18
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks! Scuffing up these pieces reading for primer/paint, yes. It'll be nice to get these pieces finished and installed; out of the shop. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-10-2014, 10:14 AM	#19
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Action! The oven's startin' to smell like done truck up in here! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-10-2014, 06:03 PM	#21
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks! Got the other inner fender finished today. Chance of paint forecast for tomorrow. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-13-2014, 12:25 AM	#22
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Just received word, rear tubs getting some paint. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-13-2014, 05:29 PM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Nice...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-13-2014, 07:53 PM	#24
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 809	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looking good! __________________ (Very) Slow-Going Build Thread: Stock 1970 Short Step with Stock 1970 LT-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567340

04-14-2014, 02:46 AM	#25
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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