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jbclassix · 07-14-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by atvpro

In addition to doing factory wheels and hubcabs, the wheels that are on the truck right now I will painting the same color green then putting beauty rings and center caps and chrome lug nuts.

I can't even think of a good enough complement for how your truck is looking with that paint. Second, are those 33 or 35 inch tires on there now? Third, I have been working with my bother on building a crew cab for him, and your truck is his trucks idol!

hgs_notes · 07-15-2012, 09:09 AM

It looks outstanding. If it was mine it would get white wheels if it was getting stock style. But I would probably get polished aluminum anyway.

atvpro · 07-15-2012, 08:46 PM

Spent two hours installing door handles - twice as many as your average 69-70 truck owner. After installing them realized the offshore parts that I used (ie the gaskets) look like %*@^ so I redid them using a high grade automotive silicone which I feel will be a better seal and looks whole bunch better. See for yourself.

ChuckDriver · 07-15-2012, 09:43 PM

Excellent!

Tinkermc · 07-16-2012, 03:53 PM

silicone def looks better than that ill fitting crapola

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-16-2012, 08:06 PM

Man that looks awesome!

atvpro · 07-17-2012, 07:45 PM

Here are some more pics of progress as of today. Things are coming along quite nicely and quickly. Note to self - never ever take clearance light harness out of truck. Took me almost three hours to feed it back through.

Also regarding the clearance lights, if you guys have not been able to figure it out yet the only thing chinese I like is food. I go down to my local Chevy dealership to order the base gaskets and lens, mine are fine but I like new, they had three in stock, I ordered 7 more because I have two trucks with clearance lights. Got home only to find that the base gaskets that I bought at the Chevy dealership were made in China. Needless to say I was incredibly disappointed. They will have to do for now until I can find an NOS.

The lens that I ordered are suppose to be made in the US of A I told them that if they came back and did not say made in the USA that I would not buy them at $18.00 a piece.

Oh by the way the interior of my truck is so cool and comfortable. I had 6 emblems made that say "crewcab" so I will be putting the custom crewcab emblem on my glovebox. Have not picked them up but have seen them, they look very authentic.

FrankieD · 07-17-2012, 11:05 PM

Love your truck man I'm more a 3/4 ton 4X4 guy myself I think yours is one of the nicest ones I have seen here.

Mr Pops · 07-17-2012, 11:42 PM

Coolest truck ever! I love it! Nice work!

doubleb's69 · 07-18-2012, 08:27 AM

Nice interior. It's coming right along.

atvpro · 07-19-2012, 09:58 PM

Finished repairing the rust in the bed today. Sprayed the inside of the bed with zero rust in preparation for the color matched spray in liner. Reinstalled bed on truck. I don't think the chrome will be as big of a deal as I originally thought. (Getting closer every day)

**lolife99** · 07-19-2012, 11:32 PM

VERY,VERY, nice,...

YBNORML · 07-19-2012, 11:57 PM

AWESOME !!!! I am extremely jealous!
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VA72C10 · 07-20-2012, 01:20 AM

Looks awesome and I'll definitely be doing silicone on the next lock/handle set I install...I thought about it before but after seeing it done....it's a no-brainer!

68 TT · 07-20-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks awesome and I'll definitely be doing silicone on the next lock/handle set I install...I thought about it before but after seeing it done....it's a no-brainer!

Same here. Great idea.

The truck is looking fantastic. Can't wait to see it on the road.
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c10mar · 07-20-2012, 02:36 AM

THE TRUCK LOOKS AMAZING,, My truck is near 60% to completion, THE TIME THE MONEY THE SWEAT and BLOOD it takes.... Keep up the good work.

Splash4195 · 07-20-2012, 12:27 PM

WOW great build!

Tinkermc · 07-20-2012, 02:05 PM

well back in the beggining I told you this is not my fav color, you have changed my mind, I would be proud to drive this lovely truck. Great job!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-23-2012, 09:21 PM

Very nice job! I have to quit looking at your thread! I had made my mind up to not try to build a crew 67-72, but I can't quit looking at yours!

atvpro · 07-24-2012, 04:02 PM

I have been very fortunate on putting together the front of this truck, have not needed many shims or adjustments. I'm pretty happy with the way this truck has turned out.

I'm waiting for the chrome to finish up and put in the fender wells. Looks like fender wells will be the last thing in. I have my steel wheels painted, hubcabs need to be restored and I'm going to buy new beauty rings from Mar-k. Still need to strip and paint the tailgate and spray in the bedliner.

Can't wait to get started on the next three cabs. After this build they will be a cake walk.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-24-2012, 08:14 PM

Looks like it should have been back in the day!

1968vetL-71 · 07-24-2012, 08:43 PM

Absolutely awesome! You did a fantastic job, nice!!!!!

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**thelonerife** · 07-24-2012, 09:09 PM

Nice truck! How long is it going to be bumper to bumper?

atvpro · 07-24-2012, 09:14 PM

21 feet

killer71 · 07-24-2012, 10:44 PM

That's the way they should have been built! Great Job!
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07-15-2012, 09:09 AM	#202
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07-15-2012, 08:46 PM	#203
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Spent two hours installing door handles - twice as many as your average 69-70 truck owner. After installing them realized the offshore parts that I used (ie the gaskets) look like %@^ so I redid them using a high grade automotive silicone which I feel will be a better seal and looks whole bunch better. See for yourself. __________________ Randall* Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

07-15-2012, 09:43 PM	#204
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Excellent! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-16-2012, 03:53 PM	#205
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build silicone def looks better than that ill fitting crapola

07-16-2012, 08:06 PM	#206
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Man that looks awesome! __________________ 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.*

07-17-2012, 07:45 PM	#207
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Here are some more pics of progress as of today. Things are coming along quite nicely and quickly. Note to self - never ever take clearance light harness out of truck. Took me almost three hours to feed it back through. Also regarding the clearance lights, if you guys have not been able to figure it out yet the only thing chinese I like is food. I go down to my local Chevy dealership to order the base gaskets and lens, mine are fine but I like new, they had three in stock, I ordered 7 more because I have two trucks with clearance lights. Got home only to find that the base gaskets that I bought at the Chevy dealership were made in China. Needless to say I was incredibly disappointed. They will have to do for now until I can find an NOS. The lens that I ordered are suppose to be made in the US of A I told them that if they came back and did not say made in the USA that I would not buy them at $18.00 a piece. Oh by the way the interior of my truck is so cool and comfortable. I had 6 emblems made that say "crewcab" so I will be putting the custom crewcab emblem on my glovebox. Have not picked them up but have seen them, they look very authentic. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

07-17-2012, 11:05 PM	#208
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Love your truck man I'm more a 3/4 ton 4X4 guy myself I think yours is one of the nicest ones I have seen here. __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

07-17-2012, 11:42 PM	#209
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07-18-2012, 08:27 AM	#210
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Nice interior. It's coming right along. __________________ Bud

07-19-2012, 09:58 PM	#211
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Finished repairing the rust in the bed today. Sprayed the inside of the bed with zero rust in preparation for the color matched spray in liner. Reinstalled bed on truck. I don't think the chrome will be as big of a deal as I originally thought. (Getting closer every day) __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

07-19-2012, 11:32 PM	#212
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build VERY,VERY, nice,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-19-2012, 11:57 PM	#213
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07-20-2012, 01:20 AM	#214
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Looks awesome and I'll definitely be doing silicone on the next lock/handle set I install...I thought about it before but after seeing it done....it's a no-brainer! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-20-2012, 02:36 AM	#216
c10mar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 95	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build THE TRUCK LOOKS AMAZING,, My truck is near 60% to completion, THE TIME THE MONEY THE SWEAT and BLOOD it takes.... Keep up the good work.

07-20-2012, 12:27 PM	#217
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build WOW great build!



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07-20-2012, 02:05 PM	#218
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build well back in the beggining I told you this is not my fav color, you have changed my mind, I would be proud to drive this lovely truck. Great job!!!

07-23-2012, 09:21 PM	#219
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Very nice job! I have to quit looking at your thread! I had made my mind up to not try to build a crew 67-72, but I can't quit looking at yours! __________________ 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.*

07-24-2012, 04:02 PM	#220
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build I have been very fortunate on putting together the front of this truck, have not needed many shims or adjustments. I'm pretty happy with the way this truck has turned out. I'm waiting for the chrome to finish up and put in the fender wells. Looks like fender wells will be the last thing in. I have my steel wheels painted, hubcabs need to be restored and I'm going to buy new beauty rings from Mar-k. Still need to strip and paint the tailgate and spray in the bedliner. Can't wait to get started on the next three cabs. After this build they will be a cake walk. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

07-24-2012, 08:14 PM	#221
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Looks like it should have been back in the day! __________________ 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.*

07-24-2012, 08:43 PM	#222
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build Absolutely awesome! You did a fantastic job, nice!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

07-24-2012, 09:09 PM	#223
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07-24-2012, 09:14 PM	#224
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: 67-72 Chev Crewcab Build 21 feet __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

07-24-2012, 10:44 PM	#225
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