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VA72C10 · 09-03-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

glad 2 see ya got 1 for yourself, I hope you keep the privacy curtain that was a VERY rare option.

Yep, it's also got the "cool" wooden dome light option with map lights...and two speaker mounts on each side wall as well....but those are all gonna go first

I'll be sure to start a fs thread in the classifieds as soon as I get them down...I'm sure there is going to be a bidding war for them

brn agn · 09-03-2012, 05:16 PM

Congrats on the new parts chaser! Call me crazy, but I love seeing a truck like that, because you can completely transform the looks of it in a couple of weekends; remove the stickers, get rid of the curtain, put a stock bumper on the front, drop it, etc...

Low Elco · 09-03-2012, 06:05 PM

cool!

Bennett68C10 · 09-03-2012, 07:02 PM

Nice looking stepper you got, I'll be in for that build too
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VA72C10 · 09-03-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Congrats on the new parts chaser! Call me crazy, but I love seeing a truck like that, because you can completely transform the looks of it in a couple of weekends; remove the stickers, get rid of the curtain, put a stock bumper on the front, drop it, etc...

did you read my mind?

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

cool!

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice looking stepper you got, I'll be in for that build too
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Thanks! Here's the link to that build

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541413

Chvy2NV · 09-03-2012, 09:41 PM

Cool. Two builds in one!!!
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VA72C10 · 09-03-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chvy2NV

Cool. Two builds in one!!!
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Yep, will work on this one at home and this project at the body shop for now. I really need to have a parts hauler so I stop destroying our one family vehicle...plus I need a set of wheels when my wife has the van....

Check out the link to the other build above...

Xeen · 09-03-2012, 11:02 PM

Nice '67!
Oh and apparently thats my trucks older brother, he says sup bro.

jlsanborn · 09-03-2012, 11:09 PM

Congrats on the "shop truck". I know the fleetsides are the most popular, but there's a certain coolness with the steppers. Somebody up there beat me to the punch on the curtain jab. From the front picture I was thinking big window, then I spotted the linens! I was racing to the end of the thread to take a crack at ya, but too late. I'd really like to see the wood dome light tho! We're all anxious to see how you sweeten this thing up into a driver. What's the powertrain vision? What about wheels/tires/ride height/suspension?

VA72C10 · 09-04-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Nice '67!
Oh and apparently thats my trucks older brother, he says sup bro.

sup :aeit:

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Congrats on the "shop truck". I know the fleetsides are the most popular, but there's a certain coolness with the steppers. Somebody up there beat me to the punch on the curtain jab. From the front picture I was thinking big window, then I spotted the linens! I was racing to the end of the thread to take a crack at ya, but too late. I'd really like to see the wood dome light tho! We're all anxious to see how you sweeten this thing up into a driver. What's the powertrain vision? What about wheels/tires/ride height/suspension?

details in the new build thread...want to keep these separate so no confusion...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541413

CG · 09-04-2012, 01:35 AM

I dont check out the build area too often, so I just stumbled on this.

Good luck on your new venture! Hopefully the economy will pick up in the new year and you will be going like gangbusters.

VA72C10 · 09-04-2012, 01:27 PM

Thanks CG!

VA72C10 · 09-06-2012, 03:19 AM

Progress today. Got the rad support and fenders loose...ready to pull front clip tomorrow. Got the a/c box loose ready to remove once fenders are off (hood hinge is in the way of course) and removed the power brakes and the rest of the wiring and vacuum lines/heater hoses. Would have gotten more done but time was spent moving the truck to pull the engine then moving it back when the guy cancelled. Also had to find bolts and the chains for lifting the block out (at the shop so I don't know where the stuff is and I'm HORRIBLE at finding things if I didn't put them away - just ask my wife

).

VA72C10 · 09-06-2012, 03:55 AM

Pictures from today...have to go the wrong direction to go the right direction

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Jastos · 09-06-2012, 04:04 AM

If that big block sits around much longer I'm going to end up changing my mind. So tempting.....

VA72C10 · 09-06-2012, 04:14 AM

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If that big block sits around much longer I'm going to end up changing my mind. So tempting.....

Just let me know.... I know it would sound great...and we know it fits!

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 09-06-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Just let me know.... I know it would sound great...and we know it fits!

no pressure right lol

VA72C10 · 09-06-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

no pressure right lol

nope

Really up to whatever he prefers with a little recommendation on future resale potential value....

Got more unbolted today and the bed was picked up. Got another one to fix up and sell as part of the deal. Still going new for the wood bed for this truck.

Pictures to follow later tonight as I'm getting ready for the shop truck to be delivered

Tomahawk30 · 09-06-2012, 06:34 PM

Subscribed! I think you've stumbled onto every man's dream job, so hopefully you can make a good living doing it!!!

Tinkermc · 09-06-2012, 07:37 PM

so jonathon what did you get done on this truck today? Everyone is waiting on your report and your PICTURES !!!

VA72C10 · 09-06-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

Subscribed! I think you've stumbled onto every man's dream job, so hopefully you can make a good living doing it!!!

Thanks, I Hope I can too

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so jonathon what did you get done on this truck today? Everyone is waiting on your report and your PICTURES !!!

Not as much as I'd like since I got stuck taking the family for a scheduled appt (why I purchased project #2 so I have my own wheels

) Then, it poured for an hour or two and rained off and on throughout the early afternoon. Put off pulling the engine till possibly saturday. Hope to get a lot done sat but depends on if the body shop owner will be available or not. (I need my own shop but that's a ways away at this point)

I did get the inner and outer a/c boxes off, the wiring out of the engine bay, and the bed was picked up of course so cash is good

BMERDOC · 09-06-2012, 11:20 PM

Hey Jonathan! Can you post or text me pics of the shim stacks in the upper arms? Its for very important scientific research!

VA72C10 · 09-13-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Hey Jonathan! Can you post or text me pics of the shim stacks in the upper arms? Its for very important scientific research!

Totally missed this....do you still need it? I can get you pics of a 67 a 70 and a 72 with discs

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VA72C10 · 09-07-2012, 02:29 AM

Pictures
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NewType72 · 09-07-2012, 02:32 AM

interesting multi color combo my PO painted the whole inside of the cab of mine with dashpad and gauge cluster still installed as well

09-03-2012, 06:05 PM	#3
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air cool! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

09-03-2012, 07:02 PM	#4
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Nice looking stepper you got, I'll be in for that build too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-03-2012, 09:41 PM	#6
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Cool. Two builds in one!!! Posted via Mobile Device

09-03-2012, 11:02 PM	#8
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Nice '67! Oh and apparently thats my trucks older brother, he says sup bro. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

09-03-2012, 11:09 PM	#9
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Congrats on the "shop truck". I know the fleetsides are the most popular, but there's a certain coolness with the steppers. Somebody up there beat me to the punch on the curtain jab. From the front picture I was thinking big window, then I spotted the linens! I was racing to the end of the thread to take a crack at ya, but too late. I'd really like to see the wood dome light tho! We're all anxious to see how you sweeten this thing up into a driver. What's the powertrain vision? What about wheels/tires/ride height/suspension? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

09-03-2012, 05:16 PM	#2
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Congrats on the new parts chaser! Call me crazy, but I love seeing a truck like that, because you can completely transform the looks of it in a couple of weekends; remove the stickers, get rid of the curtain, put a stock bumper on the front, drop it, etc... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

09-04-2012, 01:35 AM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air I dont check out the build area too often, so I just stumbled on this. Good luck on your new venture! Hopefully the economy will pick up in the new year and you will be going like gangbusters. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-04-2012, 01:27 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Thanks CG! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-06-2012, 03:19 AM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Progress today. Got the rad support and fenders loose...ready to pull front clip tomorrow. Got the a/c box loose ready to remove once fenders are off (hood hinge is in the way of course) and removed the power brakes and the rest of the wiring and vacuum lines/heater hoses. Would have gotten more done but time was spent moving the truck to pull the engine then moving it back when the guy cancelled. Also had to find bolts and the chains for lifting the block out (at the shop so I don't know where the stuff is and I'm HORRIBLE at finding things if I didn't put them away - just ask my wife ). __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-06-2012, 03:55 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Pictures from today...have to go the wrong direction to go the right direction Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-06-2012, 04:04 AM	#15
Jastos Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edgewater, MD Posts: 8	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air If that big block sits around much longer I'm going to end up changing my mind. So tempting.....

09-06-2012, 06:34 PM	#19
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Subscribed! I think you've stumbled onto every man's dream job, so hopefully you can make a good living doing it!!! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

09-06-2012, 07:37 PM	#20
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air so jonathon what did you get done on this truck today? Everyone is waiting on your report and your PICTURES !!!

09-06-2012, 11:20 PM	#22
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Hey Jonathan! Can you post or text me pics of the shim stacks in the upper arms? Its for very important scientific research! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

09-07-2012, 02:29 AM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Pictures Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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