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12-20-2010, 08:33 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
 
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67 C-10 project.
Greetings! I'm a new member of your fine site! I just traded a shotgun, guitar and amplifier for a 67 truck, which i was able to drive 100 miles home! I love your site, and the folks on here have built some beautiful trucks ! Very inspirational. I hope to learn lots and i'd love to share the experience with pics and stuff. i was looking for something to fix up and i've always loved the old trucks. I wanted to get a 66 since that was the year i was born in, and i've kind of been a ford guy. but the 66 fords are butt ugly! and the 66 and older chevy's are okay but i really like the look of the 67-72 chevy's! So 67 is close enough! i looked on e-bay and craigslist for weeks and finally saw an add through that had this truck and said it was all original, everything worked, and it was rust free! dream come true! was asking 1500, for it, then it came down to 1000, and i sent him a message and asked if he was intrested in taking any trades. anyways, finally we agreed to the trade and i drove to Independence KS to see the truck. it was a little rougher than i'd hoped but it ran and the price was right! So anyways i made it home, and then found your web site and have been reading lots and looking over all the builds that have happened etc. I've learned more already! So far i've learned the kid i traded with was not the most honest kid in the world i guess , turns out the truck has some pretty bad rust spots, the engine is not the original one. it has a inline 6 and according to the serial number came with a v8. and the drivers door and left front fender aren't original. it's in serious need of some TLC! it had i don't know how many years worth of dirt inside, a giant burlap sack stuffed ina rust hole a football would pass through, 2 pairs of underwear and 3 socks under the seat. lots of dangling wires, and other signs of neglect and abuse. oh! and 1 maybe two working brakes...it was a scary ride home! i'm not exactly sure of the plans for it yet, but i know i don't want a show truck. i'd like it mechanicaly sound, and rat roddish in appearence i guess. i do know that i'd like to swap the front end with something that has disc brakes. i'd like to add power steering. and i think i'd like to put a v-8 back in it. and i know i want to fix all of the rust i think, at least the majority of it. anyways, thanks in advance to everybody! I'm sure i'll have lots of questions! i'm really excited to do this and i'm glad to meet you all! sorry for the long intro.
Jason Last edited by JasonBird; 02-19-2011 at 11:10 PM. |
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12-20-2010, 08:34 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
welcome to the board and glad to see another 67
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12-21-2010, 01:11 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
thanks! i'm excited to start working on it and getting it cleaned up. my plan is to just do it a little bit at a time and keep it driveable. the first thing i need to do is get the brakes working. when i looked underneath it last night to see if i had a 12 bolt rear end i noticed that the rear drivers side wheel is leaking brake fuid pretty bad. so i'll start with that.
Jason to update where the truck is at as of 3/5/2011 have installed a 73-74 front end with HD discs have purchased a 79 12 bolt rear end aquired 5 15 x8 ralley wheels and two new tires so far purchased a new side door mirror aquired a good running 350 motor aquired a 67 327 motor to rebuild someday got a good straight hood got a folding 67 bench seat picked up a 67 gauge cluster with more gauges currently have the cab and front clip off to start getting the rust repaired still need to do: replace all of the rusty areas install power steering gear box get the brakes figured out get the bed off install 79 rear end install motor get new wiring harness replace drivers front fender replace front and back windows all new rubber and weather stripping lots more i'm sure... as of 3/23/2011 purchased a donor 67 c20 so far it has good glass - windshield and small rear window good left fender good tailgate and bed has a windshield washer bottle has a good tranny mount has sun visors - drivers and passengers has a front sway bar - not sure if i can use it on mine. has a cool horn button! more i'm sure.... busy sandblasting things and cleaning it up... Last edited by JasonBird; 03-23-2011 at 10:15 PM. Reason: update the current status of the build... |
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12-21-2010, 01:14 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
i would say a nice 283 or 327 would be perfec for this truck we need some engine and interior pics
Last edited by 67chevy1series; 12-21-2010 at 02:16 PM. |
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12-21-2010, 01:16 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
Welcome to the board!
Wasn't this truck listed as "rust free"???
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12-21-2010, 02:09 PM
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More Cowbell....
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
Maybe that was a typo.....it was supposed to read "Free Rust".....
Either way, good trade. Just put in some time on it and you will be very happy with it in the end.
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12-21-2010, 02:33 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
i agree, i looked up the serial number for it and it had come from the factory with a v-8, but it now has a straight 6 in it. is there a way to tell what v-8 it came with? i would guess a 283 , maybe a 327 i guess. i'm thinking a 350 would be most affordable v-8 option. i have some engine and interior pics, i just got to get them off my phone...there's things on the 6 too that i have lots of issues with and i even have no clue what a few of them are...lol
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12-21-2010, 02:38 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
it's dang hard to concentrate at work when i know she's sitting at home needed some special attention! LOL
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12-21-2010, 02:41 PM
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or when it is rainning and you cant go outside and work outside
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12-21-2010, 07:55 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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oh i hear that! I have a two car garage, but it's all set up for wood working. I'm a cabinet builder by trade. i took some pictures tonight and i'm waitng to get on my computer to load them. i have a question: if i was to buy a 79 chevy truck with a 350/350 i think that i'd be able to use the parts from it to move to my 67. is that right? i want to switch to a v-8, i want power steering and disc brakes, just not sure if i want to go to the auto trans. the truck came with a 4 speed manual that is still in it. seems like i read the bel howsing are the same so i'm hoping i could bolt the 350 back into it with no problems. i can get a used good running 79 on CL for 750 bucks.
Thoughts? Jason |
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12-21-2010, 08:03 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
i say un bolt the suspension from it the front bolt that to yours but the 73 and up drums are fatter then 71 72 so get a 72 or 71 axle and yes keep the tranny 67 was the last year you could have a 4 speed
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12-21-2010, 08:24 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
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12-21-2010, 08:27 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
well i beileve it was this forum that told me that 67 was the last year you could get a 4spd in a truck
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12-21-2010, 08:41 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
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They made alot of 4-speed trucks after 1967.
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12-21-2010, 08:47 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
i see....well i'll have to think about that. my wife would shoot me if i came home with too many donor vehicles! well here's some pictures that i was talking about...
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12-21-2010, 08:54 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
well just to let you all of these things are different from a 68 72
the knobs for dash lights wiper...etc the mirror arm bracket the fresh air vent knobs the glove box was painted differently the wing windows are different and the door handles for window and to open the door from inside all of that stuff you should keep looks like a nice truck you might have custom cab but i dont see holes for trim oh and the passenger fenders are almost impossible to find in good shape for a 67 
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12-21-2010, 09:32 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
wow! thanks for all of that info! hmmm, a custom cab huh? there is still some chrome trim around the back side of the cab, but that's the only place? i think i'd be happy to have it back to original. any way to tell what engine it came with? i think that the cab and everything is original, the serial number on the sticker for the glove box matches the tag on the door still and the title. the green was the original color, and it came with the push button radio and the 4 speed, and heavy springs. and deluxe air heater thing... so far from what i can tel by scraping away paint and stuff, the bed is original, cab is original, left front fender is not, has a side marker light spot. hood is original, the drivers door is not, a gold color paint. and the engine is not. i think bumpers are . grill i think is original as well. but i think it was painted white? when did power steering come along? in 67 with the 4x4's?
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12-21-2010, 09:47 PM
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well your welcome frommone 67 guy to another that is good not tring to hawk my stuff but i have a 67 fender for the driver side for sale glad tosee that most is original keep us updated if you decide to put side trim on then you will have it easy theres alot more side trim for long beds then short beds
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12-22-2010, 01:14 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
well that's good to know. i may ask you about that fender pretty soon!
 i'd be all for keeping it original. except for the steering, it's just not fun with the armstrong steering! if the drum brakes are working properly are they bad? if they are perfectly capable of stopping , i'd be content to leave them original as well. i'll get them all working properly and find out. i plan to drive it daily and i guess i'll just fix the things that bother me. Jason |
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12-22-2010, 03:42 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
well as you fix things do them right and you should have a nice truck even when drums are working there best they still dont compete with disk brakes all any 67 owner needs to do is put powere steering and disk brakes
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12-22-2010, 04:21 PM
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
Nice truck!
Id run er down to the local car wash with like 10 bucks in change and a couple cans of degreaser or something and wash that motor, go thru and service it (belts,hoses, filters, oil, plugs). You've got the right idea, a little at a time and keep it driveable). I wouldnt make any changes right away, get it running/driving safely and see what you think.
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12-22-2010, 04:24 PM
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i agree with old blue get acouple grocery bags and put them over the distibutor and makeit so no water gets in the carb or the distributor and wash it and you could also wash the truck with the power washer and hope some of the new paint gets off so you have the original paint
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12-22-2010, 06:41 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
i'll do that guys!! thanks for the kind words and advice! I'll post some more pics as i make progress! it will be slow, it's too cold outside to do too much, but i'll still find a way to at least get it cleaned up and buy a few new parts here and there!
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12-22-2010, 07:01 PM
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i say get some steele rims those always look good cant wait for the updates ill be watchin this one
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12-23-2010, 02:35 AM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: 67 C-10 project.
thanks! i fixed my 4" grinder cord tonight so it works again, now if i can find the wire brush for it, i think i'll start grinding off some of the rust and old bondo and crud, and get it sealed up. the front bumper is pretty dented up but I'm thinking about trying to straiten it all out with some wood and a sledge hammer. that should be fun!!
p.s.. ever since i got this truck and found this website...my sleep pattern is all screwed up! Jason |
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