Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 09-02-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

don't forget I have that 67 just sitting in my yard already got 350 w/auto

Forgot about that

Good to have options....and friends with 67-72 trucks...pm sent

gringoloco · 09-03-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Pics to come tomorrow if I buy it...

We need pics anyway!

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brn agn · 09-03-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

We need pics anyway!

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Yeah, what he said!

The Garage · 09-03-2012, 10:19 AM

Good luck with the new career path,everyone with a passion for cars should at some-point do what keeps us sane and it's wrenching for a living... I'm along for the build (subscribed)

VA72C10 · 09-03-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

We need pics anyway!

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Yeah, what he said!

Coming right up.....

...I bought it

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Originally Posted by The Garage

Good luck with the new career path,everyone with a passion for cars should at some-point do what keeps us sane and it's wrenching for a living... I'm along for the build (subscribed)

Thanks! I appreciate all of the well-wishes!

VA72C10 · 09-03-2012, 03:22 PM

Here's the future 67-72 Restorations shop truck...

Has been sitting since 94 or 95. Guy has owned it since 89. No engine/tranny and some rust. But I really like the patina and more importantly...my wife does

She likes the stepside bed also. And that is the BEST part of this truck. Probably worth what I paid for the truck alone because it's solid (and the tailgate is too). Floor is also solid as are the cab mounts other than some minor spots.

Hood front lip is rusted but I'm just going to run with it....
The pads or whatever that were on the hood in these pictures are gone...thankfully

Going to start a build thread on it as soon as I get it home and take more pictures. Will link it here so you guys can follow along...

Excited to get this thing on the road so I can be driving a 67-72 again and have a parts hauler when needed instead of my 2000 honda odyssey van

Tinkermc · 09-03-2012, 03:41 PM

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

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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Chvy2NV · 09-03-2012, 09:41 PM

Cool. Two builds in one!!!
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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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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

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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Originally Posted by Jastos

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

09-03-2012, 10:19 AM	#154
The Garage Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Uniontown PA Posts: 76	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Good luck with the new career path,everyone with a passion for cars should at some-point do what keeps us sane and it's wrenching for a living... I'm along for the build (subscribed) Last edited by The Garage; 09-03-2012 at 10:20 AM. Reason: miss spelling

09-03-2012, 03:22 PM	#156
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air Here's the future 67-72 Restorations shop truck... Has been sitting since 94 or 95. Guy has owned it since 89. No engine/tranny and some rust. But I really like the patina and more importantly...my wife does She likes the stepside bed also. And that is the BEST part of this truck. Probably worth what I paid for the truck alone because it's solid (and the tailgate is too). Floor is also solid as are the cab mounts other than some minor spots. Hood front lip is rusted but I'm just going to run with it.... The pads or whatever that were on the hood in these pictures are gone...thankfully Going to start a build thread on it as soon as I get it home and take more pictures. Will link it here so you guys can follow along... Excited to get this thing on the road so I can be driving a 67-72 again and have a parts hauler when needed instead of my 2000 honda odyssey van Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 09-03-2012 at 03:47 PM.

09-03-2012, 03:41 PM	#157
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb on Air glad 2 see ya got 1 for yourself, I hope you keep the privacy curtain that was a VERY rare option.

09-03-2012, 05:16 PM	#159
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

09-03-2012, 06:05 PM	#160
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	#161
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	#162
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	#165
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	#166
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	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

09-04-2012, 01:35 AM	#168
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	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	#169
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	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	#170
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	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	#171
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	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	#172
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.....



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