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806em55 · 08-05-2008, 12:04 AM

I finally got my truck back from the shop and would like to know what others think of it.. Here are a few pics of it now. the middle one is of what it used to look like. I think my daughter is more excited to have it back then me though. I would really like input on the way things are going!!!!!

Chevyman680063 · 08-05-2008, 12:11 AM

It's looking good to me. I love the 67-68 front ends whether it's a Chevy or GMC. Glad to see your daughter likes these old trucks, now you're gonna have to find her one when she gets old enough to drive.

Now if it was just a stepside again.

jay-dawg · 08-05-2008, 12:18 AM

much better. just didn't jive with the stepside.

806em55 · 08-05-2008, 12:22 AM

Chevyman that is her truck. I bought it the year she was born and since she could walk she has been by my side working on it!! Just had a little boy in April, now time for something new!!!!!

**basketcase** · 08-05-2008, 12:31 AM

Nice truck. The big wheels look better tucked up inside the Fleetside bed.

Tom

806em55 · 08-05-2008, 12:42 AM

i had no chance to get the 22"s to tuck under a stepside fender. I ended up looking for about 3 months for a fleet side and it still isnt the best but it will have to work for now. Thank you so muchs guys. That is what i need to hear to stay motivatied to get it done.

Premium72 · 08-05-2008, 01:25 AM

uh, you need to go back to the shop and hand out a few beatdowns. someone screwd up your bed!..

looks good!

Kaotik69 · 08-05-2008, 08:25 AM

Very Cool, Do yo have any pics of the build up?

67ChevyRedneck · 08-05-2008, 08:37 AM

Looks good

Now shave the front markers

Charlesdur · 08-05-2008, 09:16 AM

Great way to get the kids involved. I have included my girls and son with my projects and they love it. My 6 year old daughter wants a chopped station wagon

. Nice truck by the way!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-05-2008, 09:21 AM

Looks good I like the fleet way better than the step..

big_al_71 · 08-05-2008, 10:46 AM

Looks a 100% better than what it did before, specially since it was made into a fleetside ....... Fleetside is the way to go!!!!

When you say you got it back from the shop, Did you have it built by someone?

Did you build it yourself and just got it home?

Just wondering how much did it set you back...

**Yukon Jack** · 08-05-2008, 05:12 PM

Your truck looks like it means business! Pretty sweet.

806em55 · 08-05-2008, 08:58 PM

Thank big al. i had a guy i went to school with do the work to try and help him get his name out an attract some more business. As far as pics, i have a bunch just have to resize 3/4's of them because they dont fit. Thanks again you guys it has been so helpful hearing your remarks!!!!!!

VA72C10 · 08-06-2008, 10:41 AM

What latches did you end up using for the forward tilt hood? Any info on that would be appreciated. I always love that look.

BACKYARD88 · 08-06-2008, 12:31 PM

Looks good to me

72BlckButy · 08-06-2008, 02:32 PM

That thing is sick!

QKENUF4U · 08-06-2008, 04:37 PM

uhm sorry but it looks like crap. just send me the keys and ill make sure i park my 91 k1500 there for ya so your not out a vehicle as i drive yours home. just leave the signed title on the seat and ill make sure my title is in the same place.
thanks see ya soon..............................

lol that truck is SWEET MAN !!! im jealous

70c10 · 08-06-2008, 10:13 PM

Lookin' good!

806em55 · 08-06-2008, 10:56 PM

VA72C10 it is a 87 buick park ave. hood hinge. It had to be stretched about 10 inches. We also had to mold in some tracks on the fenders to let the rollers on the back corners of the hood slide into to latch. It uses the origanal hood latch assembly.

rotgg · 08-06-2008, 10:57 PM

truck is looking great

HoupPhotography · 08-07-2008, 01:52 AM

That looks great man!

The hood flip is pretty badass, is that a kit?

Cyclone44 · 08-07-2008, 06:27 AM

That looks great!!!

VA72C10 · 08-07-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HoupPhotography

That looks great man!

The hood flip is pretty badass, is that a kit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 806em55

it is a 87 buick park ave. hood hinge. It had to be stretched about 10 inches. We also had to mold in some tracks on the fenders to let the rollers on the back corners of the hood slide into to latch. It uses the origanal hood latch assembly.

I wish it was a kit....i really want to do this myself but am afraid to try to tackle this....i'm thinking though because i really love the hood flip.

Got any closeups of the hinges and where the latch goes and any other details?

ed2552 · 08-07-2008, 08:54 AM

Dude, looks sweet, leave it as it is and drive the crap out of it!

08-05-2008, 12:04 AM	#1
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	finially got my truck back. I finally got my truck back from the shop and would like to know what others think of it.. Here are a few pics of it now. the middle one is of what it used to look like. I think my daughter is more excited to have it back then me though. I would really like input on the way things are going!!!!! Attached Images

08-05-2008, 12:11 AM	#2
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: finially got my truck back. It's looking good to me. I love the 67-68 front ends whether it's a Chevy or GMC. Glad to see your daughter likes these old trucks, now you're gonna have to find her one when she gets old enough to drive. Now if it was just a stepside again. Last edited by Chevyman680063; 08-05-2008 at 12:13 AM.

08-05-2008, 12:18 AM	#3
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: finially got my truck back. much better. just didn't jive with the stepside. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-05-2008, 12:22 AM	#4
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: finially got my truck back. Chevyman that is her truck. I bought it the year she was born and since she could walk she has been by my side working on it!! Just had a little boy in April, now time for something new!!!!!

08-05-2008, 12:31 AM	#5
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: finially got my truck back. Nice truck. The big wheels look better tucked up inside the Fleetside bed. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

08-05-2008, 12:42 AM	#6
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: finially got my truck back. i had no chance to get the 22"s to tuck under a stepside fender. I ended up looking for about 3 months for a fleet side and it still isnt the best but it will have to work for now. Thank you so muchs guys. That is what i need to hear to stay motivatied to get it done.

08-05-2008, 01:25 AM	#7
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: finially got my truck back. uh, you need to go back to the shop and hand out a few beatdowns. someone screwd up your bed!.. looks good! __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

08-05-2008, 08:25 AM	#8
Kaotik69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Imperial, Mo Posts: 13	Re: finially got my truck back. Very Cool, Do yo have any pics of the build up?

08-05-2008, 08:37 AM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: finially got my truck back. Looks good Now shave the front markers __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#10
Charlesdur Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 62	Re: finially got my truck back. Great way to get the kids involved. I have included my girls and son with my projects and they love it. My 6 year old daughter wants a chopped station wagon . Nice truck by the way! __________________ Charles 1971 3/4 ton 454 cu.in. 4 speed manual 1966 Thunderbird 390 cu.in. Airride Roadster

08-05-2008, 09:21 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: finially got my truck back. Looks good I like the fleet way better than the step.. __________________ 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..

08-05-2008, 10:46 AM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: finially got my truck back. Looks a 100% better than what it did before, specially since it was made into a fleetside ....... Fleetside is the way to go!!!! When you say you got it back from the shop, Did you have it built by someone? Did you build it yourself and just got it home? Just wondering how much did it set you back... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-05-2008, 05:12 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: finially got my truck back. Your truck looks like it means business! Pretty sweet. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-05-2008, 08:58 PM	#14
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: finially got my truck back. Thank big al. i had a guy i went to school with do the work to try and help him get his name out an attract some more business. As far as pics, i have a bunch just have to resize 3/4's of them because they dont fit. Thanks again you guys it has been so helpful hearing your remarks!!!!!!

08-06-2008, 10:41 AM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: finially got my truck back. What latches did you end up using for the forward tilt hood? Any info on that would be appreciated. I always love that look.



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08-06-2008, 12:31 PM	#16
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: finially got my truck back. Looks good to me __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

08-06-2008, 02:32 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: finially got my truck back. That thing is sick! __________________ -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)

08-06-2008, 04:37 PM	#18
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: finially got my truck back. uhm sorry but it looks like crap. just send me the keys and ill make sure i park my 91 k1500 there for ya so your not out a vehicle as i drive yours home. just leave the signed title on the seat and ill make sure my title is in the same place. thanks see ya soon.............................. lol that truck is SWEET MAN !!! im jealous

08-06-2008, 10:13 PM	#19
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08-06-2008, 10:56 PM	#20
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: finially got my truck back. VA72C10 it is a 87 buick park ave. hood hinge. It had to be stretched about 10 inches. We also had to mold in some tracks on the fenders to let the rollers on the back corners of the hood slide into to latch. It uses the origanal hood latch assembly.

08-06-2008, 10:57 PM	#21
rotgg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: al Posts: 233	Re: finially got my truck back. truck is looking great

08-07-2008, 01:52 AM	#22
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: finially got my truck back. That looks great man! The hood flip is pretty badass, is that a kit? __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

08-07-2008, 06:27 AM	#23
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08-07-2008, 08:54 AM	#25
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