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**LockDoc** · 09-03-2006, 07:43 AM

Just wanted to say hi to all of the forum members. I've been reading the posts for a couple of weeks now and I finally got through all 23 pages. Lots of information to absorb, I hope I don't fry my brain…..

Like so many others I have too many projects and it seems like I never get anything done. I'm making more progress now that it has cooled off a bit though. I'm working on a '70 Chevy right now but I bought it as a cab & rolling chassis and still need a lot of pieces.

I'm going to look at a collection of parts Monday or Tuesday that a guy wants to sell but I don't know what all he has.

I have the frame pretty well done with some updates and a TPI & 700r4 installed.

Glad to be a part of the group.

LockDoc

centsless · 09-03-2006, 08:12 AM

One thing is for sure...if you need it, you can find it here!! Post some pictures of it. We all like pictures!

71HUGGER396 · 09-03-2006, 08:18 AM

Welcome to the board!

70 shorty · 09-03-2006, 08:33 AM

Welcome. You wont' find a more knowledgeable group of people anywhere that loves these old Chevy trucks!

**LockDoc** · 09-03-2006, 10:25 AM

Here are a couple of pics. The frame is a shortened longbox frame. I have an original shortbox frame but the numbers didn't match my title so I shortened the original frame so that the VIN on the title matched the frame and cab.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 09-03-2006, 10:46 AM

Here is a shot of the firewall after I removed everything and cleaned it up.
I finished up the frame a couple of weeks ago and set the motor in it last wednesday.

ChevyDude · 09-03-2006, 11:13 AM

Gonna be nice!!!! Keep the pics coming!!!

Alex

corn · 09-03-2006, 11:23 AM

Welcome from NW Ia. Looks like you'll have a pretty cool toy when you're done. Dont worry about it taking a long time, there are many of us in that same boat...corn

**LockDoc** · 09-03-2006, 12:19 PM

Thanks for putting out the welcome mat. Here is another shot of the frame/motor combo and one of the firewall after I painted it Friday. The color is a creamy yellow, about the same color as a '68 Nova that my daughter had.

I used the complete front crossmember out of the blue '77 chevy in the background and the '65 pickup was rescued from the crusher at the salvage yard a couple of miles from me.

LockDoc

krue · 09-03-2006, 01:01 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Green Machine · 09-03-2006, 01:01 PM

There are some good guys on here from Iowa, (and other places) Welcome !!!

**Palf70Step** · 09-03-2006, 02:43 PM

Truck looks like a great start. Welcome from the southern end of MIssissippi.

Solver · 09-03-2006, 05:16 PM

Looks like a great start . Welcome from another Iowa member. Where you located in Iowa?

**Canadian694x4** · 09-03-2006, 09:14 PM

Welcome To The Boards! Keep the progress pics coming.

jsbgump · 09-03-2006, 09:57 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**LockDoc** · 09-03-2006, 11:59 PM

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.

<Solver> I live near Montezuma, IA. If you are ever going to be in the area PM me and I will buy the drinks or coffee. We are only seven miles south of I-80 on Highway 63.

As far as the truck goes I got the cab on the frame and I will post a couple more pictures tomorrow.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 09-04-2006, 06:58 AM

Welcome from Maryland.Nice start there,lookin`good.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-04-2006, 08:01 AM

From West TN

mike nutt · 09-04-2006, 08:07 AM

welcome from montgomery ,alabama . keep us posted on your progress.

**LockDoc** · 09-04-2006, 10:58 AM

Here are the pics of the cab back on the frame.

Since I''m going to use a floor shifter I removed the shift lever boss and the indicator housing from the shift collar. I will try to get a couple of pics posted later today or tomorrow.

LockDoc

PanelDeland · 09-04-2006, 11:17 AM

Lock Doc .you must catch on quick.You were smart enough to detail the background in your pics,knowing you would be asked.We gotta have "ALL"the info. thanx and WELCOME!!

red71cheyenne · 09-04-2006, 01:10 PM

Welcome from the PACNW and nice looking project. Looks like you already know how to wrench and paint. Your truck will be sharp! Jeff.

09-03-2006, 07:43 AM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	First time poster with '70 Chevy Just wanted to say hi to all of the forum members. I've been reading the posts for a couple of weeks now and I finally got through all 23 pages. Lots of information to absorb, I hope I don't fry my brain….. Like so many others I have too many projects and it seems like I never get anything done. I'm making more progress now that it has cooled off a bit though. I'm working on a '70 Chevy right now but I bought it as a cab & rolling chassis and still need a lot of pieces. I'm going to look at a collection of parts Monday or Tuesday that a guy wants to sell but I don't know what all he has. I have the frame pretty well done with some updates and a TPI & 700r4 installed. Glad to be a part of the group. LockDoc Last edited by LockDoc; 02-22-2023 at 03:15 PM.

09-03-2006, 08:12 AM	#2
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09-03-2006, 10:25 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: First time poster Here are a couple of pics. The frame is a shortened longbox frame. I have an original shortbox frame but the numbers didn't match my title so I shortened the original frame so that the VIN on the title matched the frame and cab. LockDoc Attached Images

09-03-2006, 10:46 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: First time poster Here is a shot of the firewall after I removed everything and cleaned it up. I finished up the frame a couple of weeks ago and set the motor in it last wednesday. Attached Images

09-03-2006, 11:13 AM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: First time poster Gonna be nice!!!! Keep the pics coming!!! Alex

09-03-2006, 11:23 AM	#8
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: First time poster Welcome from NW Ia. Looks like you'll have a pretty cool toy when you're done. Dont worry about it taking a long time, there are many of us in that same boat...corn

09-03-2006, 12:19 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: First time poster Thanks for putting out the welcome mat. Here is another shot of the frame/motor combo and one of the firewall after I painted it Friday. The color is a creamy yellow, about the same color as a '68 Nova that my daughter had. I used the complete front crossmember out of the blue '77 chevy in the background and the '65 pickup was rescued from the crusher at the salvage yard a couple of miles from me. LockDoc Attached Images

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09-03-2006, 11:59 PM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: First time poster Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. <Solver> I live near Montezuma, IA. If you are ever going to be in the area PM me and I will buy the drinks or coffee. We are only seven miles south of I-80 on Highway 63. As far as the truck goes I got the cab on the frame and I will post a couple more pictures tomorrow. LockDoc

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09-04-2006, 10:58 AM	#20
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: First time poster Here are the pics of the cab back on the frame. Since I''m going to use a floor shifter I removed the shift lever boss and the indicator housing from the shift collar. I will try to get a couple of pics posted later today or tomorrow. LockDoc Attached Images

09-04-2006, 11:17 AM	#21
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: First time poster Lock Doc .you must catch on quick.You were smart enough to detail the background in your pics,knowing you would be asked.We gotta have "ALL"the info. thanx and WELCOME!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-04-2006, 01:10 PM	#22
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