Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcb-1 · 04-11-2009, 07:31 PM

Between the weather, having different pieces off the truck, and a healthy static drop, I haven't had the bucket out and on the street in a while. The last time I had it out a month ago, she left me high and dry in Lowe's parking lot. I guess a small block really should be timed right, yes? After a bit of parking lot mechanics, I got her home. Uh..... my initial timing was a bit out. Try 18 degrees. Got that ironed out. So decide to take her out for a shakedown today....... and I know you guys and gal like pics so,

Then I bought a used Vette steering wheel from Webrings, thank you!! Figured out that to mount these wheels in our trucks takes a 67-68 Camaro hub and horn mechanism. Painted the hub the same original color as the steering column and viola! Oh yeah, had my glovebox door pinstriped. Kyull67 knows a girl in Springfiled MO that is pinstriping and after seeing her work, I thought I'd give her a try. To say that I'm happy is an understatement!!!Thanks Kyle and THANKS Jill!!

And because Asa is my hero, I'll give it a try.......

I'm going to start carrying tools with me because the last time she died, I had zilch. So I bought an old Coke cooler and threw it in the bed. Gotta love the old school.........

And to wrap this post up in true motorhead fashion; I took a drive around the local lake this afternoon and saw this. When's the last time you saw a '67 Camaro pulling a sailboat trailer. Yes she was rough, but all original and still ticking. I was going to pull my rig next to her and take a pic, but the old Camaro just looked good sitting by herself........

Everyone PLEASE have a safe season of trucking out there this year. Be careful and be safe and enjoy your classic!!!

**70cst** · 04-11-2009, 07:38 PM

Great pics...I luv the Coker cooler tool box. Great idea!! I can't wait till I get the Circuit Rider home.

sourkraut · 04-11-2009, 07:44 PM

Once again awesome ride! Love the glove box, nice touch! I hope you builted that Coke box in! That thing will end up in the wrong place everytime, if you know what I mean!

eightbanger · 04-11-2009, 07:45 PM

Truck really looks good Doug, each little thing you do seems to give her a bit more character....I really dig the Coke cooler, and the Glove box is teriffic.
Always mean to ask you about your seat cover mate, are those covers a kinda style thing? I see them in a lot of classic rides over there.

p-low · 04-11-2009, 07:55 PM

hey man nice to see the truck out....great stanc eto it.....i was wondering where you picked up the seat cover ive been looking for one like that mexican blanket style...thanks, T

**rockc** · 04-11-2009, 07:55 PM

I like that spot light. When ya need one it sure is nice to have one.

Sinister · 04-11-2009, 08:23 PM

Truck looks great Doug, love the drop.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-11-2009, 08:30 PM

Great pics!

That's still a 6-8K camaro

tcb-1 · 04-11-2009, 08:32 PM

yep, I needed a few of the "dead-on-the-side-of-the-road" tools like a distributor wrench and a new set of points, so I picked up the cooler. and don't worry, I put it in the cab when I leave the truck for very long! yes it could walk off very easy.

Nigel,
the mexican blacket/sarape look is fairly popular over here. actually, it more popular with the rat rod guys. my seat is pretty trashed and in a pinch I just picked up 2 sarapes off of Ebay, got some hog rings, and I was gold. however, I have been thinking of going back bone stock, and that would be the ol' butt-burning vinyl.

**72 Super** · 04-11-2009, 10:03 PM

looks great, like the drop and the new steering wheel looks right at home in there.

**lolife99** · 04-11-2009, 10:17 PM

I love everything you have done recently!
The steering wheel is perfect! And the pinstriping is cool.
I vote for stock seat upholstery. I want to put my 69 bench seat back stock also.

**LockDoc** · 04-11-2009, 10:21 PM

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Hey Doug, nice upgrades... I never thought of using something like that for tools.

LockDoc

Texasdeere · 04-11-2009, 10:25 PM

Very Nice! I am starting to like stepsides a little more now.

see ten · 04-11-2009, 10:33 PM

Cool pics! I really dig that truck. Christy wanted a cooler like that...but she wanted hers for putting beer in.

We picked one up that wasn't a Coke cooler but is very similar in design while we were in Daytona for the Turkey Run this past year. Skratch just happened to be in town and he agreed to lay some lines down on it for us. Now she has a one of a kind piece of art that she can be proud of.

big_al_71 · 04-11-2009, 10:39 PM

truck looks terrific....love the stance and steering wheel.

Jtrux · 04-12-2009, 12:43 AM

Cool pics, even cooler to see an old Camaro pulling a boat trailer.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-12-2009, 01:06 AM

Your truck is looking killer.....

SiCk_DiAbLo · 04-12-2009, 01:40 AM

That is one ugly camaro...But the truck is looking tight..

hchad18 · 04-12-2009, 02:45 AM

I'm lovin the look!

72blue · 04-12-2009, 03:54 AM

Really like your style.

James

OARNGESI · 04-12-2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick_diablo

that is one ugly camaro...but the truck is looking tight..

man i would love to have that camaro an origional unrestored still going around is just cool

19673ontree · 04-12-2009, 06:56 AM

that is one nice camaro ! that looks like original paint worn down to the metal on the top of the fender's , poverty hubcaps , COOL !
I would love to have an original plain jane non RS 67 camaro like that (LIKE I NEED IT) the truck look's great ! the fender mounted spare is a winner all the way !

19673ontree · 04-12-2009, 07:22 AM

HEY ! I wonder if my 67 camaro would pull a boat ?

AHH MAN ! I ain't got no boat hitch DANG IT !

tcb-1 · 04-12-2009, 08:04 AM

3ontree,
Your Camaro is perfect. But a big receiver hitch poking through the roll pan would set it off!!!

72BlckButy · 04-12-2009, 08:16 PM

Lovin' the new striping, wheel, cooler... heck I just love the truck!

04-11-2009, 07:31 PM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Between the weather, having different pieces off the truck, and a healthy static drop, I haven't had the bucket out and on the street in a while. The last time I had it out a month ago, she left me high and dry in Lowe's parking lot. I guess a small block really should be timed right, yes? After a bit of parking lot mechanics, I got her home. Uh..... my initial timing was a bit out. Try 18 degrees. Got that ironed out. So decide to take her out for a shakedown today....... and I know you guys and gal like pics so, Then I bought a used Vette steering wheel from Webrings, thank you!! Figured out that to mount these wheels in our trucks takes a 67-68 Camaro hub and horn mechanism. Painted the hub the same original color as the steering column and viola! Oh yeah, had my glovebox door pinstriped. Kyull67 knows a girl in Springfiled MO that is pinstriping and after seeing her work, I thought I'd give her a try. To say that I'm happy is an understatement!!!Thanks Kyle and THANKS Jill!! And because Asa is my hero, I'll give it a try....... I'm going to start carrying tools with me because the last time she died, I had zilch. So I bought an old Coke cooler and threw it in the bed. Gotta love the old school......... And to wrap this post up in true motorhead fashion; I took a drive around the local lake this afternoon and saw this. When's the last time you saw a '67 Camaro pulling a sailboat trailer. Yes she was rough, but all original and still ticking. I was going to pull my rig next to her and take a pic, but the old Camaro just looked good sitting by herself........ Everyone PLEASE have a safe season of trucking out there this year. Be careful and be safe and enjoy your classic!!! __________________ 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

04-11-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Great pics...I luv the Coker cooler tool box. Great idea!! I can't wait till I get the Circuit Rider home. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-11-2009, 07:44 PM	#3
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Once again awesome ride! Love the glove box, nice touch! I hope you builted that Coke box in! That thing will end up in the wrong place everytime, if you know what I mean! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

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eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Truck really looks good Doug, each little thing you do seems to give her a bit more character....I really dig the Coke cooler, and the Glove box is teriffic. Always mean to ask you about your seat cover mate, are those covers a kinda style thing? I see them in a lot of classic rides over there. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 04-11-2009 at 07:50 PM.

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p-low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: buffalo Posts: 178	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! hey man nice to see the truck out....great stanc eto it.....i was wondering where you picked up the seat cover ive been looking for one like that mexican blanket style...thanks, T

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rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 640	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! I like that spot light. When ya need one it sure is nice to have one. __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4 Last edited by rockc; 04-11-2009 at 07:56 PM.

04-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Truck looks great Doug, love the drop. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-11-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Great pics! That's still a 6-8K camaro __________________ 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!

04-11-2009, 08:32 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! yep, I needed a few of the "dead-on-the-side-of-the-road" tools like a distributor wrench and a new set of points, so I picked up the cooler. and don't worry, I put it in the cab when I leave the truck for very long! yes it could walk off very easy. Nigel, the mexican blacket/sarape look is fairly popular over here. actually, it more popular with the rat rod guys. my seat is pretty trashed and in a pinch I just picked up 2 sarapes off of Ebay, got some hog rings, and I was gold. however, I have been thinking of going back bone stock, and that would be the ol' butt-burning vinyl. __________________ 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

04-11-2009, 10:03 PM	#10
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! looks great, like the drop and the new steering wheel looks right at home in there. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

04-11-2009, 10:17 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! I love everything you have done recently! The steering wheel is perfect! And the pinstriping is cool. I vote for stock seat upholstery. I want to put my 69 bench seat back stock also. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-11-2009, 10:21 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! - Hey Doug, nice upgrades... I never thought of using something like that for tools. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-11-2009 at 10:21 PM.

04-11-2009, 10:25 PM	#13
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Very Nice! I am starting to like stepsides a little more now.

04-11-2009, 10:33 PM	#14
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Cool pics! I really dig that truck. Christy wanted a cooler like that...but she wanted hers for putting beer in. We picked one up that wasn't a Coke cooler but is very similar in design while we were in Daytona for the Turkey Run this past year. Skratch just happened to be in town and he agreed to lay some lines down on it for us. Now she has a one of a kind piece of art that she can be proud of.

04-11-2009, 10:39 PM	#15
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04-12-2009, 12:43 AM	#16
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Cool pics, even cooler to see an old Camaro pulling a boat trailer. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

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19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! that is one nice camaro ! that looks like original paint worn down to the metal on the top of the fender's , poverty hubcaps , COOL ! I would love to have an original plain jane non RS 67 camaro like that (LIKE I NEED IT) the truck look's great ! the fender mounted spare is a winner all the way ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! HEY ! I wonder if my 67 camaro would pull a boat ? AHH MAN ! I ain't got no boat hitch DANG IT ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-12-2009, 08:04 AM	#24
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! 3ontree, Your Camaro is perfect. But a big receiver hitch poking through the roll pan would set it off!!! __________________ 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

04-12-2009, 08:16 PM	#25
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