Playing the long game!

[Ram-Man]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Yours would look awesome as a shortbed, then again, yours also has a lot more known history and originality than mine so I would struggle with cutting yours up as well.



The guy who sells and modifies the transits is Stephen Dillman (dillman1977 on Instagram). I got my set from him and he was a good guy to deal with. He can do different widths from 8-12", different backspacings, and any bolt pattern that will fit. He's actually running a sale on transits right now so it's a good time to pick a set up.

Thank you

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

I'm glad you finally got the truck. Although I'm not a fan of the rims you have installed on the truck, with the 3/5 drop and those wheels the truck looks good. I would't drop it anymore and concentrate as you mentioned on the driveability issues.

Thats better than I thought you would say, I know that lowered trucks and big wheels aren't your thing. Its pretty much parked for the winter now, so the engine work is up next,

Originally Posted by Tquillen

I'll go one further, and say that this truck is a very unusual find for anywhere on the planet. What a great looking '67!!!

Agreed!!

[Orange67]

I love your story and your truck. I may be biased though, as my 67 c20 is the same color. No where NEAR as nice though. Someday...

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Orange67

I love your story and your truck. I may be biased though, as my 67 c20 is the same color. No where NEAR as nice though. Someday...

Thanks!!! I'm sure you'll get there.

[YBNORML]

Scored a parts truck. It's a 72' very rusty, even by our local standards. But it's also quite complete.
Power steering, power brakes, factory 4 barrel intake with the oil spout, already has an HEI conversion as well as an internally regulated alternator, hitch, centre seat belt and under bed spare tire carrier. I'm sure as I dig into it I'll find more useable parts as well.

[YBNORML]

An interior shot.

[YBNORML]

I stopped by Toms the other day, he was super stoked to see the truck. Actually loves the changes I've made so far. I was telling him about the concerns that some of you guys have in regards to modifying the truck, his response was as I expected, Basically said that he was excited to see what I do and that that was part of the reason he sold it to me. He just wanted to see it go to someone who would enjoy it. He really is a great guy!

[zammer]

This is a killer truck Jason, been away from forum for a while and just checked this out.
Nice work like what you did with it

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by zammer

This is a killer truck Jason, been away from forum for a while and just checked this out.
Nice work like what you did with it

Thanks man, I haven't been on a whole lot either. Glad to see your truck moving under its own power.

I've been doing quite a bit of work on this truck lately. Got some original caps for the transit wheels. And polished the living crap out of the paint.

[YBNORML]

Side shot

[YBNORML]

Front

[YBNORML]

Interior.

I put some sound deadener on the floor, installed new carpet and a centre seatbelt, it doesn't match but hopefully I'll find a matching one someday. Also changed the original speaker and got the radio working, works pretty good too!

[Chevyland]

Just saw this
Very cool story!!

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Just saw this
Very cool story!!

Thanks. I really lucked out.

[Canuckvetter]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Interior.

a centre seatbelt, it doesn't match but hopefully I'll find a matching one someday.

I have some fawn 67 seatbelt options for you if you are interested.

[hewittca]

Still lookin' good! How much lower are you going with all the work you're doing out back? And where'd you get your center belt? I've been trying to find one in light green to match mine, but am having no luck. I'd like to be able to bring both my kids for a ride versus the battle I currently go through on who's turn it is to go.

[hewittca]

Also, while you have the bed off, just go ahead and cut the frame down.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Still lookin' good! How much lower are you going with all the work you're doing out back? And where'd you get your center belt? I've been trying to find one in light green to match mine, but am having no luck. I'd like to be able to bring both my kids for a ride versus the battle I currently go through on who's turn it is to go.

One of the main reasons I purchased the parts truck I mentioned earlier was for the belt.
The shop pic is an older one. All that work was done a few months ago, the only future suspension plans are to add drop spindles to the front and helper bags out back.

Originally Posted by hewittca

Also, while you have the bed off, just go ahead and cut the frame down.

I've actually been seriously considering it. At some point in its life the truck was hit on the passenger side, resulting in a replacement door and body work to both the b-pillar and boxside. I'm in no rush to do it but I just might.
I already mentioned my possible plans to Tom and he's all for it, which is kind of cool. He's just happy that I've already put more miles on it since I got it than he did in the last five years.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

I have some fawn 67 seatbelt options for you if you are interested.

I am very interested. I'll pm you my number. Thanks

[YBNORML]

Took the box off to put in a c-notch, drop springs, blocks, adjustable pan hard bar, new shocks and relocators. The bed bolts all came off without any issues. I've never had that happen with an Alberta truck!!

[Husker]

Nice Looking truck,
Ron

[SonnyBoy]

Very cool story !!
I had to read it to my wife ...
I bet Tom is enjoying the transformation also.
Your doing it justice !
Looks clean .

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by SonnyBoy

Very cool story !!
I had to read it to my wife ...
I bet Tom is enjoying the transformation also.
Your doing it justice !
Looks clean .

Thanks for the compliments. I actually dropped by Toms place in the fall and he was really quite ecstatic with the changes I’ve made and the miles that I’ve put on the truck. I’ve put more miles on it in one year than he did in ten.

He summed it up perfectly. “ I sold my truck to the right person”. That made me very happy. I was kind of worried that he wouldn’t like all the changes.

[davepl]

It's not a pickup, but if we're talking about playing the long game, I chased this car for 15 years at least, perhaps 20. Finally bought it! Don't have it in-hand yet, but it's on its way!

http://1969pontiac.blogspot.com

I started by selling him an emblem about 20 years ago, which is when I planted the seed...

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by davepl

It's not a pickup, but if we're talking about playing the long game, I chased this car for 15 years at least, perhaps 20. Finally bought it! Don't have it in-hand yet, but it's on its way!

http://1969pontiac.blogspot.com

I started by selling him an emblem about 20 years ago, which is when I planted the seed...

I actually read that article a while back. Followed it through a link on here somewhere. I’m looking forward to seeing you restore it.