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LakeAnna · 03-30-2012, 07:42 PM

This came on the big brown truck today...

TXPinstriper · 03-30-2012, 10:04 PM

Your about to get real busy with that bro.....

LakeAnna · 03-31-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TXPinstriper

Your about to get real busy with that bro.....

yee-haw... I'm by no means an electrical guru but this kit is suppose to be "harry homeowner safe"

We shall see. Any progress on your project??

big_al_71 · 03-31-2012, 08:56 AM

chris super nice build I dont know how I have missed it.
Wiring now thats the real fun

LakeAnna · 03-31-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

chris super nice build I dont know how I have missed it.
Wiring now thats the real fun

Al THANKS! Your truck is awesome like many of the others on here that gave me insperation to do my best with a nice build. I've helped my dad on several of his projects but never did anthing for myself. Luckily I learned some from him and James (our bodyman). Lots of fun so far, challenging learning and trying to implement some of the ideas I get from you guys.

I'm really thankful to be in a postion with the way the economy is to do anything.

big_al_71 · 03-31-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Al THANKS! Your truck is awesome like many of the others on here that gave me insperation to do my best with a nice build. I've helped my dad on several of his projects but never did anthing for myself. Luckily I learned some from him and James (our bodyman). Lots of fun so far, challenging learning and trying to implement some of the ideas I get from you guys.

I'm really thankful to be in a postion with the way the economy is to do anything.

Thats for sure. Chris once you are done you drive it to a cruise, show, gas station all that hard work is when it pays off by all the compliments from everyone...

LakeAnna · 03-31-2012, 11:59 AM

I found a neat cooler I plan to haul! How old is this do you think????

I told my friends I wasn't building this to "haul anything...

Not pic 1 for sure.
Lady dod yes.
Vintage Pepsi cooler for sure.

LakeAnna · 04-03-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MJs69CST

Another fine example of a quality build.
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Thanks you for the very kind words sir!!!! I find myself taking things back apart and wanting to do more and more... This project keeps growing on me and in the pocket...

Well here are some pics and progress! Finally got the 4/6 drop done today. Man those rear u-bolts.... What a pita they are.

Going tomorrow and pic up the new rotors, pads, brake lines and the correct ring&pinion for the rear. I had gear set there today it just happened to be for a Ford 9 inch... It was boxed wrong at some point....

VA72C10 · 04-03-2012, 07:18 PM

Looking good! So the original ball joints were in good shape? (notice they are riveted in still not bolted in)

mightymouse · 04-03-2012, 07:43 PM

your truck looks great. the paint and body work awesome.

LakeAnna · 04-03-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good! So the original ball joints were in good shape? (notice they are riveted in still not bolted in)

Hey man! Well Marvin our local mechanic of 30 years told me they where good. They looked fine to me and on the tires everything is tight. I'm not experienced in that area at all so I went with his suggestion. I did need new bearings on the drivers side. I ended up just getting them for both sides.

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Originally Posted by mightymouse

your truck looks great. the paint and body work awesome.

Thanks Mightmouse! I hope it doesn't need repainting by the time I finish pulling it apart a thousand times...

es67chevy · 04-03-2012, 09:22 PM

You are making great progress. Awesome truck! This brings back way too many memories that aren't quite far enough in the past yet.

LakeAnna · 04-04-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

You are making great progress. Awesome truck! This brings back way too many memories that aren't quite far enough in the past yet.

Yeah, I was reading through your build and see all the fun I have to look forward to...

Your truck is looking great though!

LakeAnna · 04-06-2012, 07:00 PM

I did get a few things done both front and rear brakes and bearings all finished.

The ring gear that came was for the small carrier so once again it will be Monday before we can take a shot at that.

67c10rustbuket · 04-07-2012, 09:53 AM

Looking good, sorry to hear about your bad luck with the rear gears

Are you going to use disk brake backing plates (dust shields)? I am about to do my front suspension and have noticed a lot of people are not using the backing plates.

es67chevy · 04-07-2012, 09:56 AM

Brakes look good!! It's fun working with all those little springs!!

big_al_71 · 04-07-2012, 11:44 AM

Good Progress......Keep the picts coming.....

weaintscared · 04-07-2012, 01:23 PM

Project looks to be on it way,,keep it coimg.

My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

LakeAnna · 04-07-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Looking good, sorry to hear about your bad luck with the rear gears

Are you going to use disk brake backing plates (dust shields)? I am about to do my front suspension and have noticed a lot of people are not using the backing plates.

The gears have been a pita... Usually our local guy here is spot-on when it comes to ordering stuff like that. The first time the gears where boxed wrong from the factory and then someone just messed up on the second order. Hope like heck I get the correct stuff Monday.

I would have used the brake shields but one was already missing so... I too, had noticed some don't use them. I mean do they really do much anyway??
I cheated on all the little stuff and soaked it in metal prep and then shot it with the caliper paint I used on the front. I'll keep my old USA springs instead of the new chinese stuff anyday. So far the only metric thing I have are the motor mounts!

Thanks everyone for the comments updates coming soon!! (I hope)

LakeAnna · 04-18-2012, 07:12 PM

Updated shots of my progress... or lack there of sometimes! Used raptor on the bed floor and I love it. Home fab exhaust system with flowmaster 50's...

Started fooling with the brakes today... O-boy

LakeAnna · 04-18-2012, 07:18 PM

exhaust shot.

72KAY20 · 04-18-2012, 07:41 PM

Very very nice LakeAnna!

LakeAnna · 04-18-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72KAY20

Very very nice LakeAnna!

Thanks! Nice pics you have from the weekend! Looking great.

72KAY20 · 04-18-2012, 08:04 PM

Thanks Chris. Maybe one day we can meet up at at car cruise/show with the trucks in Virginia or Maryland.

Have you ever been to the Ocean City Maryland car cruise in May or Oct? There are a lot of awesome cars & trucks that show up. Close to 3,000 cars register for the May cruise and it sells out but there are thousands of non registered. It is worth the trip if you have not been.

VA72C10 · 04-18-2012, 09:10 PM

Wow, that looks GREAT! Nice work!!!

03-30-2012, 07:42 PM	#126
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! This came on the big brown truck today... Attached Images __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

03-30-2012, 10:04 PM	#127
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Your about to get real busy with that bro..... __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

03-31-2012, 08:56 AM	#129
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! chris super nice build I dont know how I have missed it. Wiring now thats the real fun __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 03-31-2012 at 09:02 AM.

03-31-2012, 11:59 AM	#132
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! I found a neat cooler I plan to haul! How old is this do you think???? I told my friends I wasn't building this to "haul anything... Not pic 1 for sure. Lady dod yes. Vintage Pepsi cooler for sure. Attached Images __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

04-03-2012, 07:18 PM	#134
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Looking good! So the original ball joints were in good shape? (notice they are riveted in still not bolted in) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-03-2012, 07:43 PM	#135
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! your truck looks great. the paint and body work awesome.

04-03-2012, 09:22 PM	#137
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! You are making great progress. Awesome truck! This brings back way too many memories that aren't quite far enough in the past yet. __________________ 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

04-06-2012, 07:00 PM	#139
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! I did get a few things done both front and rear brakes and bearings all finished. The ring gear that came was for the small carrier so once again it will be Monday before we can take a shot at that. Attached Images __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

04-07-2012, 09:53 AM	#140
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Looking good, sorry to hear about your bad luck with the rear gears Are you going to use disk brake backing plates (dust shields)? I am about to do my front suspension and have noticed a lot of people are not using the backing plates. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-07-2012, 09:56 AM	#141
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Brakes look good!! It's fun working with all those little springs!! __________________ 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

04-07-2012, 11:44 AM	#142
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Good Progress......Keep the picts coming..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-07-2012, 01:23 PM	#143
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Project looks to be on it way,,keep it coimg. My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

04-18-2012, 07:12 PM	#145
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Updated shots of my progress... or lack there of sometimes! Used raptor on the bed floor and I love it. Home fab exhaust system with flowmaster 50's... Started fooling with the brakes today... O-boy Attached Images __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

04-18-2012, 07:18 PM	#146
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! exhaust shot. Attached Images __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

04-18-2012, 07:41 PM	#147
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Very very nice LakeAnna! __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type



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04-18-2012, 08:04 PM	#149
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Thanks Chris. Maybe one day we can meet up at at car cruise/show with the trucks in Virginia or Maryland. Have you ever been to the Ocean City Maryland car cruise in May or Oct? There are a lot of awesome cars & trucks that show up. Close to 3,000 cars register for the May cruise and it sells out but there are thousands of non registered. It is worth the trip if you have not been. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

04-18-2012, 09:10 PM	#150
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 Not sure what to call it yet resto! Wow, that looks GREAT! Nice work!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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