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71meangreenc10 · 10-17-2006, 09:21 PM

Well,
The green machine is finally done and road worthy, I put it in my first show last weekend and placed 2cnd. Thanks Bill Athey for shipping me all the parts needed all over the states quickly to complete this along with Wes. It was a joy to recreate this truck, I think my dad (deceased) would have loved it. Now its time to regear the rear end again. Then its on to finding a Burb to do, I want to paint the next one...Anyone have collectors insurance? Would like to here your opinions...

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 10-17-2006, 09:27 PM

More pics

Smitty

kylejamers · 10-17-2006, 09:36 PM

very nice

EyeH8the24 · 10-17-2006, 09:37 PM

awsome color choice ...awsome truck..

mkhutch · 10-17-2006, 09:38 PM

Great looking truck. I have my collector insurance through Hagerty.

jsbgump · 10-17-2006, 09:40 PM

Great looking truck you got there

BarryB · 10-17-2006, 09:50 PM

Nice truck. My wife is an insurance agent. And she sells Hagerty insurance, so when mine is ready for insurance, This is what will have on mine. To bad you don't live in Tn. I could have set you up for insurance purposes.

Jimbotronics · 10-17-2006, 09:53 PM

Very nice! Congrats man!

TP from Cntl PA · 10-17-2006, 09:54 PM

How can you go wrong with 3 on the tree!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very cool!

st1 · 10-17-2006, 10:03 PM

Very Nice, enjoy. How long did it take to finish?

71meangreenc10 · 10-17-2006, 10:04 PM

Thanks guys,
Its 518 medium green and 3 on the trees are great as long as they dont stick going around a corner when shiftin to 2cnd...

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 10-17-2006, 10:06 PM

All in all it took little less than 2 years to finish, but I replaced darn near everything except the sheet metal, doors from a 72.

Smitty

longhorn70gmc · 10-17-2006, 10:11 PM

Sweet !!!!!! Your new steering wheel looks great and I like the seat. Congrats!
Respectfully

Botietruck · 10-17-2006, 10:14 PM

I love that 3 on the tree!! That is one sweet looking truck. Just can't imagine what it feels like to take that first spin around the block. Great job there!! That has inspired me to get rolling again on my truck.

Botietruck · 10-17-2006, 10:20 PM

Smitty, A couple of questions:
What size tires are you running?
Is that a Custom Autosound stereo? How do you like it?
What speaker system did you go with?
Do you have the CD changer? If so, where did you mount it?

Thanks, Bob

Geezer · 10-17-2006, 10:46 PM

Now that's a nice truck!

*72CSTC5* · 10-17-2006, 11:05 PM

DId you lift that truck?

mr.wilson · 10-18-2006, 12:04 AM

Nice job, looks great.

bigvinnie · 10-18-2006, 12:42 AM

congrats on a great lookin' truck... however, is it my pc settings or do the steering wheel and seat not match the rest of the truck...??? They look olive and the truck color appears to be more turquoise.... seems like an odd combo, but if that's what you were going for, more power to ya...

wibilly · 10-18-2006, 12:51 AM

very nice looks like a nice restoration with a little personalation

84 400 · 10-18-2006, 01:32 AM

smitty great job i bet your father would be proud! Got any before and after pics?

**Yukon Jack** · 10-18-2006, 09:35 AM

That is a great looking truck. You should be very proud of it.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-18-2006, 09:46 AM

VERY NICE, love the color and matching wheels.

Thanks for sharing

70c10 · 10-18-2006, 10:49 AM

Nice job. I love that paint color on any old Chevy truck!

71meangreenc10 · 10-18-2006, 10:51 AM

Botie,
The wheels are 275/60/15's, It is a custom sound stereo, the knobs are kinda on the cheap side but it works fine, I made a custom piece to mount my pioneer changer with a kenwood amp and bolted it where the tank went, I can send you some pics if you like, also have custom speakers, also the stereo and the dash speaker do not like each other, mounting them was a pain, I may have to remove the front speaker to get the stereo to mount up straight.

BigVin,
The bright Arizona sun and my camera dont like each other plus clear coat, the truck is medium green its alot better shoot pictures of at nite, the seat and the dash pad with the sun visors I would say are made from the same company cause they match pretty good, the wheel is off just a touch, but thats all thats out there now and I wanted to keep it as stock as possible with just a few upgrades, but the interior color was what came with the truck.

72
Its not lifted, the springs are new and it was always about that high since i had it, the rear wheels dont really squeeze into the wells, but I wasnt going to attempt to put 20's on it, not my thing....

84
I had 2 cameras worth of pics before the trip to wally world, after I got there I had 0 cameras worth of pics, must of been the new guys day to start, I have a few not many, but it would have been cool to put a book together for the restoration.

Smitty

10-17-2006, 09:21 PM	#1
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Its finally done Well, The green machine is finally done and road worthy, I put it in my first show last weekend and placed 2cnd. Thanks Bill Athey for shipping me all the parts needed all over the states quickly to complete this along with Wes. It was a joy to recreate this truck, I think my dad (deceased) would have loved it. Now its time to regear the rear end again. Then its on to finding a Burb to do, I want to paint the next one...Anyone have collectors insurance? Would like to here your opinions... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-17-2006, 09:27 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Its finally done More pics Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-17-2006, 09:36 PM	#3
kylejamers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: washington Posts: 133	Re: Its finally done very nice

10-17-2006, 09:37 PM	#4
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Its finally done awsome color choice ...awsome truck..

10-17-2006, 09:38 PM	#5
mkhutch Throbbing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 350	Re: Its finally done Great looking truck. I have my collector insurance through Hagerty.

10-17-2006, 09:40 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Its finally done Great looking truck you got there __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-17-2006, 09:50 PM	#7
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Its finally done Nice truck. My wife is an insurance agent. And she sells Hagerty insurance, so when mine is ready for insurance, This is what will have on mine. To bad you don't live in Tn. I could have set you up for insurance purposes. Last edited by BarryB; 10-17-2006 at 09:52 PM.

10-17-2006, 09:53 PM	#8
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Its finally done Very nice! Congrats man! __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-17-2006, 09:54 PM	#9
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: Its finally done How can you go wrong with 3 on the tree!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very cool! __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

10-17-2006, 10:03 PM	#10
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Its finally done Very Nice, enjoy. How long did it take to finish? __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

10-17-2006, 10:04 PM	#11
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Its finally done Thanks guys, Its 518 medium green and 3 on the trees are great as long as they dont stick going around a corner when shiftin to 2cnd... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-17-2006, 10:06 PM	#12
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Its finally done All in all it took little less than 2 years to finish, but I replaced darn near everything except the sheet metal, doors from a 72. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-17-2006, 10:11 PM	#13
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Its finally done Sweet !!!!!! Your new steering wheel looks great and I like the seat. Congrats! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

10-17-2006, 10:14 PM	#14
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Its finally done I love that 3 on the tree!! That is one sweet looking truck. Just can't imagine what it feels like to take that first spin around the block. Great job there!! That has inspired me to get rolling again on my truck. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

10-17-2006, 10:20 PM	#15
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Its finally done Smitty, A couple of questions: What size tires are you running? Is that a Custom Autosound stereo? How do you like it? What speaker system did you go with? Do you have the CD changer? If so, where did you mount it? Thanks, Bob __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!



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10-17-2006, 10:46 PM	#16
Geezer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring Branch Texas Posts: 177	Re: Its finally done Now that's a nice truck! __________________ If you can't drive it park it! If you can't park it milk it!

10-17-2006, 11:05 PM	#17
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Its finally done DId you lift that truck?

10-18-2006, 12:04 AM	#18
mr.wilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 115	Re: Its finally done Nice job, looks great. __________________ Wilson 1972 Cheyenne LWB, 350ci TH-350. Restoration in progress.

10-18-2006, 12:42 AM	#19
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Re: Its finally done congrats on a great lookin' truck... however, is it my pc settings or do the steering wheel and seat not match the rest of the truck...??? They look olive and the truck color appears to be more turquoise.... seems like an odd combo, but if that's what you were going for, more power to ya... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

10-18-2006, 12:51 AM	#20
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Its finally done very nice looks like a nice restoration with a little personalation __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-18-2006, 01:32 AM	#21
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Its finally done smitty great job i bet your father would be proud! Got any before and after pics? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-18-2006, 09:35 AM	#22
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Its finally done That is a great looking truck. You should be very proud of it. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-18-2006, 09:46 AM	#23
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Re: Its finally done VERY NICE, love the color and matching wheels. Thanks for sharing __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-18-2006, 10:49 AM	#24
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Its finally done Nice job. I love that paint color on any old Chevy truck! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-18-2006, 10:51 AM	#25
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Its finally done Botie, The wheels are 275/60/15's, It is a custom sound stereo, the knobs are kinda on the cheap side but it works fine, I made a custom piece to mount my pioneer changer with a kenwood amp and bolted it where the tank went, I can send you some pics if you like, also have custom speakers, also the stereo and the dash speaker do not like each other, mounting them was a pain, I may have to remove the front speaker to get the stereo to mount up straight. BigVin, The bright Arizona sun and my camera dont like each other plus clear coat, the truck is medium green its alot better shoot pictures of at nite, the seat and the dash pad with the sun visors I would say are made from the same company cause they match pretty good, the wheel is off just a touch, but thats all thats out there now and I wanted to keep it as stock as possible with just a few upgrades, but the interior color was what came with the truck. 72 Its not lifted, the springs are new and it was always about that high since i had it, the rear wheels dont really squeeze into the wells, but I wasnt going to attempt to put 20's on it, not my thing.... 84 I had 2 cameras worth of pics before the trip to wally world, after I got there I had 0 cameras worth of pics, must of been the new guys day to start, I have a few not many, but it would have been cool to put a book together for the restoration. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

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