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**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 07:43 PM

Well I had the radiator core support, inner fenders, battery tray assembly, hood hinges, corner braces, our duel electric fan shroud, and tow hooks all powder coated!!

Got it all mounted including the new radiator, cooling fans, and our pollished stainless steel radiator cover. (Can't sell the parts if you don't showcase them...lol) I think that it will brighten up the underside of the hood pretty good...

Still waiting for some finish work on the other front end parts to be able to finish assembling the front end!

But at least it is forward motion..... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

chickenwing · 10-12-2004, 08:30 PM

Very nice! I wish I had full parts bins!!

68w/sbc406 · 10-12-2004, 09:07 PM

nice truck. i should drive north sometime buy parts and check it out

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 10:09 PM

Thank you guys. You are more than welcome to come up anytime. No appointment necessary. I kind of like showing off my projects..

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

silvertonguedevil · 10-12-2004, 10:22 PM

Wes, are you open on Saturdays?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 10:51 PM

Yes I am. 8:00AM to 6:00PM. I will be closed however on Thursday, because I will be attending my Father-in-law's funeral. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

silvertonguedevil · 10-12-2004, 11:00 PM

My son and I are going to drop off my radio face to be rechromed and then we will book out of here. Hope to see you on Saturday.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 11:12 PM

Sounds good, I look forward to seeing you. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

pissonNOS · 10-12-2004, 11:13 PM

i must have missed a post but why do you call it garden truck?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 10-12-2004, 11:17 PM

<--- same question as above....why garden truck?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 11:39 PM

The garden truck is what I effectionately call the truck that we use around here for just about everything we do on the property. If I need to haul the John Deer riding mower to the shop, I use the "Garden Truck", if I need to haul some gravel, I again use the "Garden Truck". The "Garden Truck" got started when Grandma needed to borrow one of my trucks to haul some dirt for one of her several flower beds, and her vegitable garden. She wound up borrowing one so much that I ended up buying a 67 3/4 ton 2X4 that she could use any time she needed it without having to ask. That is when I started calling the ole 67 the "Garden Truck". Anyway when this 4x4 came into my stable, I decided since I have most everything to restore it, and that this would be a lot better to use as a garden truck than the ole 67 is, we would use it instead. (Seeing how it has the larger rear window) It will be a lot easier to drive than the 67. I like looking over my shoulder to watch for traffic on the freeway, and with the 67 all you see is the big cab corner...lol Anyway I decided to restore this 4x4 and use it as the "Garden Truck" and sell the ole 67 to someone who wants a realy nice 67. Here is a picture of the original "Garden Truck"

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

68w/sbc406 · 10-12-2004, 11:45 PM

did you copy and paste that from another time you explained it? i swear i have read that before.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 11:49 PM

Good memory, 68w/sbc406. I have been asked this question befor. I copied and pasted most of it, but changed it a little as to make it make more sence.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

skokie · 10-12-2004, 11:51 PM

Wes

What does the original garden truck have under the hood?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 11:59 PM

It has a small block 350 with T-350 trans, and possi 3.54 dana 60 rear. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Joe67 · 10-13-2004, 08:04 AM

Great progress Wes

silvertonguedevil · 10-13-2004, 08:55 AM

Wes, set me up with some directions to your place from Portland.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-13-2004, 09:49 AM

Definitely a great idea to show off alot of the stuff you sell. That truck is looking great!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-13-2004, 11:02 AM

Really hard to believe that is gonna be a work truck look's way to nice to be a work type truck...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-13-2004, 12:05 PM

Thanks again for all the compliments. I appriciate them. FRENCHBLUE72, There isn't realy that much hard work to be done around here and I will definetly take precausions to protect the truck. I will be line-Xing the bed to protect it and I have a little trailer to load the john deer on... It just isn't the truck that I want to build to drive all the time and I do believe driving them after restoring them. The "Panel Project" isn't even the truck that I want to drive every day...lol The one that is realy going to be the one I drive all the time is my 72 Cheyenne K-20 with A/C. I will realy take my time with that one. It will have all that the "Garden Truck" has and more!! I realy like Big Blocks, so I will be installing one in that truck. I am going to build it like I think that GM should have if they would have built a Big Block 4X4 back then. No hammering out or cutting the firewall... I did that in my 72 BB K-5 and have always regretted that decision since.

(I will fix that sometime in the future..) I also realy like the look of the 2 tone trucks, so I have an idea for a couple of sweet colors that I will be painting it. It will also get all the trim, bells, and whistles... Except the cruise control, those were not very functional... That truck will be dubbed "Daily Driver" LOL...
silvertonguedevil, Directions are:
I-5 north to exit #99
Go right (east) at the end of the exit for 1.2 miles.
You come to a 4 way stop.
Proceed strait through the 4 way stop and start watching to your right.
I am the 4th place on the right. (You wont miss it, I have a sign on my building, and my trailer out front.) Also lots of the 67-72 trucks out front... Let me know if you have any questions. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-13-2004, 12:09 PM

Hey, I just noticed the original "Garden Truck" is in the background of one of the pictures..lol... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

stickshift_or_walk · 10-13-2004, 12:19 PM

Yeah, just imagine how it feels, watching the new kid get all the attention, patiently waiting its turn...

Lookin' good, Wes, wish your place was a little closer...

SSOW

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-13-2004, 12:24 PM

Thank you stickshift_or_walk... It better have lots of pationts... The line is long..lol Actualy I will probably put that one up for sale for someone who want a real solid start for a restoration, or just a gool ole truck that is and has been as reliable as the rain in Washington State..lol WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

10-12-2004, 07:43 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The garden truck has a little shine..... Well I had the radiator core support, inner fenders, battery tray assembly, hood hinges, corner braces, our duel electric fan shroud, and tow hooks all powder coated!! Got it all mounted including the new radiator, cooling fans, and our pollished stainless steel radiator cover. (Can't sell the parts if you don't showcase them...lol) I think that it will brighten up the underside of the hood pretty good... Still waiting for some finish work on the other front end parts to be able to finish assembling the front end! But at least it is forward motion..... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:28 PM.

10-12-2004, 08:30 PM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Very nice! I wish I had full parts bins!! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-12-2004, 09:07 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	nice truck. i should drive north sometime buy parts and check it out __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-12-2004, 10:09 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thank you guys. You are more than welcome to come up anytime. No appointment necessary. I kind of like showing off my projects.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-12-2004, 10:22 PM	#5
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Wes, are you open on Saturdays? __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

10-12-2004, 10:51 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Yes I am. 8:00AM to 6:00PM. I will be closed however on Thursday, because I will be attending my Father-in-law's funeral. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-12-2004, 11:00 PM	#7
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	My son and I are going to drop off my radio face to be rechromed and then we will book out of here. Hope to see you on Saturday. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

10-12-2004, 11:12 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Sounds good, I look forward to seeing you. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-12-2004, 11:13 PM	#9
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	i must have missed a post but why do you call it garden truck? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

10-12-2004, 11:17 PM	#10
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	<--- same question as above....why garden truck? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

10-12-2004, 11:39 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The garden truck is what I effectionately call the truck that we use around here for just about everything we do on the property. If I need to haul the John Deer riding mower to the shop, I use the "Garden Truck", if I need to haul some gravel, I again use the "Garden Truck". The "Garden Truck" got started when Grandma needed to borrow one of my trucks to haul some dirt for one of her several flower beds, and her vegitable garden. She wound up borrowing one so much that I ended up buying a 67 3/4 ton 2X4 that she could use any time she needed it without having to ask. That is when I started calling the ole 67 the "Garden Truck". Anyway when this 4x4 came into my stable, I decided since I have most everything to restore it, and that this would be a lot better to use as a garden truck than the ole 67 is, we would use it instead. (Seeing how it has the larger rear window) It will be a lot easier to drive than the 67. I like looking over my shoulder to watch for traffic on the freeway, and with the 67 all you see is the big cab corner...lol Anyway I decided to restore this 4x4 and use it as the "Garden Truck" and sell the ole 67 to someone who wants a realy nice 67. Here is a picture of the original "Garden Truck" WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-12-2004, 11:45 PM	#12
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	did you copy and paste that from another time you explained it? i swear i have read that before. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-12-2004, 11:49 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Good memory, 68w/sbc406. I have been asked this question befor. I copied and pasted most of it, but changed it a little as to make it make more sence.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-12-2004, 11:51 PM	#14
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,334	Wes What does the original garden truck have under the hood? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-12-2004, 11:59 PM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	It has a small block 350 with T-350 trans, and possi 3.54 dana 60 rear. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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10-13-2004, 08:04 AM	#16
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Great progress Wes __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-13-2004, 08:55 AM	#17
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Wes, set me up with some directions to your place from Portland. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

10-13-2004, 09:49 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Definitely a great idea to show off alot of the stuff you sell. That truck is looking great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-13-2004, 11:02 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Really hard to believe that is gonna be a work truck look's way to nice to be a work type truck... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-13-2004, 12:05 PM	#20
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thanks again for all the compliments. I appriciate them. FRENCHBLUE72, There isn't realy that much hard work to be done around here and I will definetly take precausions to protect the truck. I will be line-Xing the bed to protect it and I have a little trailer to load the john deer on... It just isn't the truck that I want to build to drive all the time and I do believe driving them after restoring them. The "Panel Project" isn't even the truck that I want to drive every day...lol The one that is realy going to be the one I drive all the time is my 72 Cheyenne K-20 with A/C. I will realy take my time with that one. It will have all that the "Garden Truck" has and more!! I realy like Big Blocks, so I will be installing one in that truck. I am going to build it like I think that GM should have if they would have built a Big Block 4X4 back then. No hammering out or cutting the firewall... I did that in my 72 BB K-5 and have always regretted that decision since. (I will fix that sometime in the future..) I also realy like the look of the 2 tone trucks, so I have an idea for a couple of sweet colors that I will be painting it. It will also get all the trim, bells, and whistles... Except the cruise control, those were not very functional... That truck will be dubbed "Daily Driver" LOL... silvertonguedevil, Directions are: I-5 north to exit #99 Go right (east) at the end of the exit for 1.2 miles. You come to a 4 way stop. Proceed strait through the 4 way stop and start watching to your right. I am the 4th place on the right. (You wont miss it, I have a sign on my building, and my trailer out front.) Also lots of the 67-72 trucks out front... Let me know if you have any questions. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-13-2004, 12:09 PM	#21
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Hey, I just noticed the original "Garden Truck" is in the background of one of the pictures..lol... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-13-2004, 12:19 PM	#22
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Yeah, just imagine how it feels, watching the new kid get all the attention, patiently waiting its turn... Lookin' good, Wes, wish your place was a little closer... SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

10-13-2004, 12:24 PM	#23
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thank you stickshift_or_walk... It better have lots of pationts... The line is long..lol Actualy I will probably put that one up for sale for someone who want a real solid start for a restoration, or just a gool ole truck that is and has been as reliable as the rain in Washington State..lol WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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