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lotik · 07-14-2008, 09:11 PM

I posted in the Welcome forum, but I think a lot of you probably check this one more often. Here is my truck as it currently sits in my new 30x30 shop. Doesn't look quite like it use to.

70c10 · 07-14-2008, 09:19 PM

lotik- welcome back

Seems like you've been gone forever

Could you post a pic of the backside of your phantom grille?. I seem to remember these being a pain to assemble.

lotik · 07-14-2008, 09:29 PM

i'll try and get a pic of the back of the grille tomorrow.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-14-2008, 09:37 PM

Lotik holy crap man how have you been I thought you sold that truck........ And here ya go former glory!!!

tcb-1 · 07-14-2008, 09:38 PM

my Lord! I wish I had half of the amount of room you have!!

IvelDesigns · 07-14-2008, 11:26 PM

i think that's the first 67-72 with a non 67-72 bed that i actually like. i think it's because of the cowl hood or the grill. I also like that the step lines up with the body line. Great truck there man. What are you future plans with it?

BP68 · 07-14-2008, 11:39 PM

So why did you take it back apart? What are you plans.

Any chance you want to get really custom and match the front and rear wheel arches?
I have yet to see that done.

Nice truck either way.

Riveted1 · 07-14-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

i think that's the first 67-72 with a non 67-72 bed that i actually like.

I agree. Not really MY style, but you made it work! I'm scared to think of what you're up to now

TCB-1.... I want the other half! It would sure be nice not having to slide around stuff all day trying to work on my truck!

drivethechevy · 07-15-2008, 12:39 AM

where do u find grilles like that i want one!

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2008, 05:33 AM

Glad to see you back and will be cool to see your truck come to life again.

lotik · 07-15-2008, 08:40 AM

Well, to tell the truth, I kind of wrecked the truck at a car show in late '05. I hit my tow pig pulling in to a parking spot. It nicked the front fender and dented the grille shell. Not too bad. There were a lot of things on the truck I wish I had done a different way, so I was going to do that. Then a lot of other things happened such as an additional family member and a new house, so the truck was put on hold. Now that I have the new shop and some spare time, I'm putting it back together.

Honestly, I didn't think I was going to like the bed originally either. I had seen quite a few just thrown on the truck, and just stuck out like a sore thumb. That's why I tried make every change possible to make it "fit". I think the only thing left would be the arch on the fenderwells, which honestly I don't think enough people notice to justify the amount of work involved.

The shop is definitely a blessing. Four years of college paid off for something I guess.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-15-2008, 12:29 PM

Glad to see you back - your truck has always been a favorite of mine.

lotik · 07-15-2008, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the response guys.

camaro__thunder · 08-15-2008, 02:56 PM

updates ???

Zumo · 08-15-2008, 03:10 PM

Whoa I remember as well. Good to have you back.

Are you gonf to leave it red?

69_C10 · 08-15-2008, 04:49 PM

DUDE!!! I'm jealous of the garage!!

lotik · 08-15-2008, 06:44 PM

well, if i could quit excepting other projects to work on, i might get some work done on my own. i've had two mustangs in the shop. me and my grandfather restored the blue one for someone on my wife's side of the family. i painted the red one for my grandpa's buddy. i have a bit of painting left to do on the red one, but after that, no more side projects until i get mine at least to a rolling chassis.

mike nutt · 08-15-2008, 06:51 PM

awesome truck , hope to see it back together soon !!!

72BlckButy · 08-16-2008, 11:47 PM

Good luck with the rebuild!

Nice work on the 'Stangs!

ChevLoRay · 08-17-2008, 12:40 PM

Like your truck, like the Mustangs. '67-68 Mustangs are my favorite. I have a buddy who has '67 HT that I have spoken for, if he decides to sell. Hopefully, I'll get a shot at it.

Rather than changing the rear wheel arches to match the front, which would be a lot of work as you cited, have you considered making the fronts match the rear? There is a Joe McPherson, of California, who did a lot of work to his truck, many of them subtle and not so apparent. One thing he did was to swap all four wheel arches from an '88-98 to his '67-72 body. Seems like he had some guy named Squeeg doing his body work in the northern CA area....San Francisco, as I recall. I think he's a car dealer. After the truck was completed, he drove it to Florida....and back. I'm sure he had at least $100K in it at completion.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2008, 04:22 PM

your truck is one of two I have seen with the late model bed, that I actually like.... and that's saying quite a bit in all reality.
Welcome back, and keep us updated.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-22-2011, 11:25 PM

Hey lotik you around?

**LockDoc** · 03-22-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey lotik you around?

Looks like he was on the board yesterday...

LockDoc

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-22-2011, 11:42 PM

Sorry to bring a thread back from the dead but this has always been one of my favorite trucks... Thanks for the info Leon..

lotik · 03-23-2011, 08:45 AM

I am.

07-14-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Under construction again... I posted in the Welcome forum, but I think a lot of you probably check this one more often. Here is my truck as it currently sits in my new 30x30 shop. Doesn't look quite like it use to. Attached Images __________________ negative camber //LA\\

07-14-2008, 09:19 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Under construction again... lotik- welcome back Seems like you've been gone forever Could you post a pic of the backside of your phantom grille?. I seem to remember these being a pain to assemble. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-14-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Re: Under construction again... i'll try and get a pic of the back of the grille tomorrow. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

07-14-2008, 09:37 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Under construction again... Lotik holy crap man how have you been I thought you sold that truck........ And here ya go former glory!!! Attached Images __________________ 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..

07-14-2008, 09:38 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Under construction again... my Lord! I wish I had half of the amount of room you have!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-14-2008, 11:26 PM	#6
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Under construction again... i think that's the first 67-72 with a non 67-72 bed that i actually like. i think it's because of the cowl hood or the grill. I also like that the step lines up with the body line. Great truck there man. What are you future plans with it? __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

07-14-2008, 11:39 PM	#7
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Under construction again... So why did you take it back apart? What are you plans. Any chance you want to get really custom and match the front and rear wheel arches? I have yet to see that done. Nice truck either way. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

07-15-2008, 12:39 AM	#9
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Under construction again... where do u find grilles like that i want one! __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

07-15-2008, 05:33 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,790	Re: Under construction again... Glad to see you back and will be cool to see your truck come to life again. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-15-2008, 08:40 AM	#11
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Re: Under construction again... Well, to tell the truth, I kind of wrecked the truck at a car show in late '05. I hit my tow pig pulling in to a parking spot. It nicked the front fender and dented the grille shell. Not too bad. There were a lot of things on the truck I wish I had done a different way, so I was going to do that. Then a lot of other things happened such as an additional family member and a new house, so the truck was put on hold. Now that I have the new shop and some spare time, I'm putting it back together. Honestly, I didn't think I was going to like the bed originally either. I had seen quite a few just thrown on the truck, and just stuck out like a sore thumb. That's why I tried make every change possible to make it "fit". I think the only thing left would be the arch on the fenderwells, which honestly I don't think enough people notice to justify the amount of work involved. The shop is definitely a blessing. Four years of college paid off for something I guess. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

07-15-2008, 12:29 PM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Under construction again... Glad to see you back - your truck has always been a favorite of mine. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-15-2008, 04:12 PM	#13
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Re: Under construction again... Thanks for the response guys. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

08-15-2008, 02:56 PM	#14
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Under construction again... updates ??? __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

08-15-2008, 03:10 PM	#15
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Under construction again... Whoa I remember as well. Good to have you back. Are you gonf to leave it red? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

08-15-2008, 04:49 PM	#16
69_C10 Doing it my damn self..... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 82	Re: Under construction again... DUDE!!! I'm jealous of the garage!!



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08-15-2008, 06:44 PM	#17
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Re: Under construction again... well, if i could quit excepting other projects to work on, i might get some work done on my own. i've had two mustangs in the shop. me and my grandfather restored the blue one for someone on my wife's side of the family. i painted the red one for my grandpa's buddy. i have a bit of painting left to do on the red one, but after that, no more side projects until i get mine at least to a rolling chassis. Attached Images __________________ negative camber //LA\\

08-15-2008, 06:51 PM	#18
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Under construction again... awesome truck , hope to see it back together soon !!!

08-16-2008, 11:47 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Under construction again... Good luck with the rebuild! Nice work on the 'Stangs! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-17-2008, 12:40 PM	#20
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Under construction again... Like your truck, like the Mustangs. '67-68 Mustangs are my favorite. I have a buddy who has '67 HT that I have spoken for, if he decides to sell. Hopefully, I'll get a shot at it. Rather than changing the rear wheel arches to match the front, which would be a lot of work as you cited, have you considered making the fronts match the rear? There is a Joe McPherson, of California, who did a lot of work to his truck, many of them subtle and not so apparent. One thing he did was to swap all four wheel arches from an '88-98 to his '67-72 body. Seems like he had some guy named Squeeg doing his body work in the northern CA area....San Francisco, as I recall. I think he's a car dealer. After the truck was completed, he drove it to Florida....and back. I'm sure he had at least $100K in it at completion. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-17-2008, 04:22 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Under construction again... your truck is one of two I have seen with the late model bed, that I actually like.... and that's saying quite a bit in all reality. Welcome back, and keep us updated.

03-22-2011, 11:25 PM	#22
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Under construction again... Hey lotik you around? __________________ 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..

03-22-2011, 11:42 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Under construction again... Sorry to bring a thread back from the dead but this has always been one of my favorite trucks... Thanks for the info Leon.. __________________ 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..

03-23-2011, 08:45 AM	#25
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Re: Under construction again... I am. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

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