72 2wd project "No Daggum Money"

[jjzepplin]

Not as nice as yours! But step by step-dollar by dollar-some day-maybe. Still on jackstands in the backyard but shifting through gears and brakes are working and all the lights work even the reverse lights. More than I can ask for right now. That 307 sounds surprising with the headers and HEI. May sound even better with the performer and 600 Holley.

[Chaplain]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

I would "LIKE" to find a 67-68 front grill and hood but that is proving to be difficult in this neck of the woods. Will the fenders I have work?
A few pics of the sway bar...

Thanks for the pics

[colgad]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

I would "LIKE" to find a 67-68 front grill and hood but that is proving to be difficult in this neck of the woods. Will the fenders I have work?
A few pics of the sway bar...

I think I have a 67/8 grill or 2 and a couple of fenders (not perfect but fixable)
Call or PM me
Dave
colgad

[jjzepplin]

Originally Posted by colgad

I think I have a 67/8 grill or 2 and a couple of fenders (not perfect but fixable)
Call or PM me
Dave
colgad

Thank You for the offer. I will see you soon!

[jjzepplin]

Originally Posted by colgad

I think I have a 67/8 grill or 2 and a couple of fenders (not perfect but fixable)
Call or PM me
Dave
colgad

Sad that someone got these before I got a chance at them. Snooze you loose. Oh well I guess two fantastic deals in one weekend is just too much luck.
Anyone else got a lead on a 67-68 front clip and steering wheel?

[jjzepplin]

Originally Posted by colgad

I think I have a 67/8 grill or 2 and a couple of fenders (not perfect but fixable)
Call or PM me
Dave
colgad

Are you awake yet? I can come by early.

[Blown06]

Just getting caught up since the last time I checked in. You're making good progress keep at it.

[jjzepplin]

Thanks! Things are slow right now with the new house (and maybe finally a garage)... Runs GREAT but you know I want that 383 already---Bwahah Looking for a 67-68 front clip and steering wheel. Have a tach dash waiting too. Oh and a single wall top coming. Stay tuned.

[Hart_Rod]

Looks good, great progress!

[jjzepplin]

I drove 300 miles in Ol Yeller today to pick up the single wall top. Very decent looking top. Man I need to hook up that A/C! Pics to come.
Thanks for compliments guys. This thing is just a gathering of parts to be torn down and done right someday. You know fix the rust and all. Should be a fun ride or two around the block. Then...jackstand jail.

[Advanced Design]

Really like your build and I will be tagging along.

[jjzepplin]

Got the grill cleaned up a bit and with the help of my hammer and dollies I got something decent for my project. Again -thank you Dave!

[jjzepplin]

I have read it on here somewhere but cannot find it now. How do I modify the 1970 radiator support to work with this grill? It's not perfect but there is no rust. I would like to keep it.

[jjzepplin]

So House is almost done and the Blazer has moved under it's own power. Now I'm looking for some headlight bezels so I can rework the radiator support to work with the 67-68 grill.

[colgad]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

So House is almost done and the Blazer has moved under it's own power. Now I'm looking for some headlight bezels so I can rework the radiator support to work with the 67-68 grill.

I have both radiator supports at the house if you would like to look at a 67-8 sometime. I am tearing my 71 apart so I can cut up the cab to scrap it. The 71's support is out of the truck and I have a new 67-8 for my son-in-laws truck waiting until he has more time.
I don't think I have any old bezels around but Ill look today.
Dave
colgad

[jjzepplin]

Looks like I'm coming to see you soon! Are you going to be around Thursday or Friday?

[colgad]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Looks like I'm coming to see you soon! Are you going to be around Thursday or Friday?

Yes should be here all day either day.

[jjzepplin]

Dave-looks like maybe Friday. I will call first. Thanks!
So while checking for rear end travel I have run into an issue. The rear sway bar is hitting the full length exhaust. I may have to run it out the side before the rear wheel.
This is not what I wanted to do but I aint gots no daggum money!

[jjzepplin]

So Will a 67 GMC hood fit the 67 Chevy front clip?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

So Will a 67 GMC hood fit the 67 Chevy front clip?

yes

[jjzepplin]

Thanks for the reply. I may have found one. Says no rust etc but GMC not Chevy. Last one I drove a long way to find the "no Rust" was actually holes you could see right through the top of the hood. So we will see. I think this time I will ask for lots of pics before making the journey.
So just take off the GMC letters and that should be it?

[colgad]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Thanks for the reply. I may have found one. Says no rust etc but GMC not Chevy. Last one I drove a long way to find the "no Rust" was actually holes you could see right through the top of the hood. So we will see. I think this time I will ask for lots of pics before making the journey.
So just take off the GMC letters and that should be it?

You are alive!!! :-)
Yea, that GMC hood is the same, weld up the holes and your good!!!

Currently starting to put a 6.0 LS style engine in my red short bed.

[jjzepplin]

I thought that one was finished?

[jjzepplin]

So haven't done much lately but work. I am ready to get back on this build though. I need a hood bad. I have found a few on here but never panned out. I may have to bite the bullet and get aftermarket. Checking reviews on most and AMD seems to get good reviews. Any thoughts. Just a 67 stock hood is hard to find here in Florida. I think Colgad said he got his at the Turkey Run. It is a cowl hood. Cowl hoods seem to get better reviews than the stock style. These are just laying around everywhere in California where I am from but jeeze Louise!

[colgad]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

So haven't done much lately but work. I am ready to get back on this build though. I need a hood bad. I have found a few on here but never panned out. I may have to bite the bullet and get aftermarket. Checking reviews on most and AMD seems to get good reviews. Any thoughts. Just a 67 stock hood is hard to find here in Florida. I think Colgad said he got his at the Turkey Run. It is a cowl hood. Cowl hoods seem to get better reviews than the stock style. These are just laying around everywhere in California where I am from but jeeze Louise!

I just found a 67 front clip in Melbourne FL in very nice condition for $300 for my Son in Law. ( Should have bought the cab too) So they are around, but I did get my 67 cowl hood at the Turkey Rod Run and it saves on the shipping. Plus you get to look it over before you pay!!!. I am planning on going and would love to meet up if you will be there. I will be there on Friday and most likely Saturday for a while. I am taking the Blazer.
We need another C10 party!