![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
But Found Her 25yrs Later!
![]() Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Posts: 10,525
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
I like what you've done.
A canopy is a practical addition that I have given much thought. The problem I keep having is how nothing looks right to me. The only thing in my mind's eye that I can visualize working with our generation truck is something made from wood. And now I see it on your truck. A short stepside to boot. I like it.
__________________
I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Quote:
We have been joking around here about how it looks though. Just a few more of the before and after shots:
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
And a couple more:
![]()
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A.
Posts: 1,081
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Very nice work Murph!
Do you plan to leave the cap on once that you reach the destination? I am hoping that your trip goes well!!!
__________________
My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Missouri City, Tx
Posts: 321
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Very nice!
__________________
1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Alaska
Posts: 405
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Man, that looks great. I love the before and after shots that you have posted here. Good luck on your big move that you are working towards.
__________________
C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,528
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Have not replied in a bit Michael, but just wanted to say thank you for posting all the before and after pics.
They really are inspiring. Also makesxme look forward and want to get on with my truck. But I will start once I am ready.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Ok guys, just so you know I am not missing from the face of the planet... just a note to let you all know, we made it home safe and sound.
As soon as I can find a better arrangement than sitting in the tow truck in the parkinglot of Mc-Ds, I promise to update my threads, and tell the chilling, yet heroic tale of our adventure from Alaska home. Promise.
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 436
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
alright! Glad you all made it home in one piece. Thanks for reporting in.
__________________
Hey man ![]() 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
X2...
![]() Can't wait for the photo journalism of the trip south... ![]()
__________________
DON Proverbs 27:17 ![]() US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,141
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
hard to belive that they are the same truck ..when are you head south
__________________
My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63 ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 2,070
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Hey man, things are looking pretty good for the long trek south. I like what you did with the shell and the bumper on the wrecker is a huge improvement. Looking forward to meeting in person when you get down this way. I'm sure I'll make it to Greg's for the get together. Good luck, and I'm looking forward to pics and stories of the trip.
__________________
Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
I'm just glad to be here!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Longview, TX
Posts: 4,788
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Love the before and after pics!
__________________
Karl ![]() 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
Posts: 10,338
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Great job and pics!!!
__________________
1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: .
Posts: 3,104
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Awesome before and after pics.
Can't wait to see both trucks in person. Man do I feel like a failure. Mine/no attention/sitting. Getting everything else done if that counts. Going to be EPIC |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 436
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Truck is looking awesome and I like the originality. I liked the growl in the Maiden Voyage video. Good meeting you and your wife today. Take care and good luck at Lewis.
__________________
Hey man ![]() 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,141
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
glad you made it home
__________________
My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63 ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: jackson,tn
Posts: 188
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Glad you made it. Don't you feel kind of out if place using McD's wifi? I do any time I ever have.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Donaldsonville, La.
Posts: 1,024
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Glad you made it safe and sound
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Congrats on being HOME...
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
DON Proverbs 27:17 ![]() US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indep, MO
Posts: 5,893
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Glad you're home. Can't wait for the story.
__________________
Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: oldfort tn
Posts: 1,183
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
this has got to be a good story.
__________________
my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,528
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
This feels really weird....... I am teplying from Dalaman in Turkey on my iPhone.
Don't you just love technology. Not as good as McD's but hey, it's wireless. Great to see you made it and clearly in dood spirits. Welcome home Mike !!! Looking forward to your report.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
I'm just glad to be here!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Longview, TX
Posts: 4,788
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
Welcome home! Glad to here you made it safe.
Goto love that McD's wifi...may Dad does that sometimes too since he does not have internet at the farm house...
__________________
Karl ![]() 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: Not Another Rebuild Thread....
For any that still remember me, and are interested, no; the world did not swallow me up.
I do however live in what I call "The Techno-hollow" where I literally have to fight to get a text message out. I will hopefully be in a place where I can get online from time to time, and I will.... I totally promise, to recount the trip down from Alaska. Anyways, if you are local, hit me up....my cell number is still the same, so if you have it, dial it up !! Everyone else, I will see you here soon!! Oh yeah, nearly forgot, used the Tow Truck today to drag a 1960-ish C-10 Stepvan for my friend. I hope he starts a thread. It looks just like the one from Cheech and Chong.....
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|