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itsbetteratthetop · 12-05-2006, 03:05 AM

hey everyone, just wanted to introduce myself, and show you my work in progress.

well this is it, on dec 2nd. ill be sure to post up pictures as the new mods come in. thanks!

**ChiefRocka** · 12-05-2006, 06:49 AM

Welcome aboard...your truck looks good !!!

John

Pickles · 12-05-2006, 07:45 AM

Welcome from Ky, very nice truck

bgangsta999 · 12-05-2006, 08:12 AM

Nice start. Welcome from Ft. Rucker AL

62 short step · 12-05-2006, 08:37 AM

Nice truck you have there. Welcome!

**slepysal** · 12-05-2006, 10:25 AM

welcome from San Jose. very nice .

04Xrider · 12-05-2006, 12:41 PM

Loooooking gooooood

And welcome from Kansas nube

What part of Cali. I was born in Eureka, Cali. And now reside in Eureka Kansas. The color of your truck looks just like the color I was planning on going with, but where your grill is white I was going to go with a red, and some red detail on the hood.

SIR · 12-05-2006, 02:04 PM

...welcome from "over the hill" in oregon....

itsbetteratthetop · 12-05-2006, 09:19 PM

thanks for all the replys. i've been spending tons of time on this truck, only really taking breaks for work and readin this website. haha.

and to answer the question about where in cali, im in Redding, which is about an hour and a half from the oregon border. moved up here from LA 4 years ago, and LOVE it. well, when the parts start rollin in at the end of the week, i'll give some updated pics. thanks!

krue · 12-05-2006, 10:23 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

kwkenuf · 12-07-2006, 02:54 PM

Welcome!

leftcoast66 · 12-07-2006, 03:32 PM

welcome and amazing truck. I like the prostreet style.

04Xrider · 12-07-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsbetteratthetop

thanks for all the replys. i've been spending tons of time on this truck, only really taking breaks for work and readin this website. haha.

and to answer the question about where in cali, im in Redding, which is about an hour and a half from the oregon border. moved up here from LA 4 years ago, and LOVE it. well, when the parts start rollin in at the end of the week, i'll give some updated pics. thanks!

I know where that is, beautiful country. My grandparents lived in CresCent City, just a stone throw from there.

Hilandr451 · 12-09-2006, 01:35 PM

Welcome Redding - from Vacaville!! Maybe you can trailer that beast down to my truck meet next year?? She sure looks MEAN! I noticed you've got a '63 grill with a '64-66 cab is there a story behind that?

70 net440 · 12-09-2006, 09:56 PM

Welcome from Yreka. Are you going to have that beast running for Cold April Nites? Better put a heater in it. Wonder if there's a Yreka Kansas?

itsbetteratthetop · 12-09-2006, 09:57 PM

well, not really a story. im pullin favors and finding deals on stuff that bolts on, making it as pretty as i can, and slappin it on. So basically the truck is a mutant. my goal is to get it done by april, which here in town we have something called "kool april nights" which is like a giant three day car show. and as far as trailering it down, if i still have it, ill drive it down. im keeping it pretty much "street legal." haha.

so far this week:

bought and installed a new grant steering wheel.
bought a new back window (not in yet)
had all the windows tinted with a light smoke
bought new headlight housings (with the h4 bulb)
Bought an HID kit to put in those new lights
bought a front to back wiring harness
bought new weld prostar wheels and some new m/t rubbers
bought a full stereo for it, even though its kinda pointless.
Bought autometer carbon fiber gauges (speedo, tach, oil, fuel, volt, water temp)

and i think thats about it. i took new pictures of all the stuff, but it doesn't wanna upload. when i figure it out, ill get some more pics. woohoo

alright, think i got it figured out.

darklord · 12-09-2006, 11:09 PM

Now thats progress! awsom job!

SIR · 12-10-2006, 03:02 PM

.....can you tell me more about that "kool april night's"...I might hop over the "hill" for that one...is there a web site??

ctg611 · 12-10-2006, 10:37 PM

Welcome,, I'm a fairly new member as well and have gained alot of knowledge by these guys on this site (very helpfull). Awesome truck, keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more photos.

patternmakerbob · 12-10-2006, 10:41 PM

Welcome from St.Louis!!! Nice truck

laidout · 12-11-2006, 03:05 AM

welcome from oklahoma lookin good

itsbetteratthetop · 12-11-2006, 03:48 AM

http://www.koolaprilnites.com/kool.cfm

try that for kool april nites, it shoudl have the information your looking for. it's not as fun as it was a couple years ago, but its still a good time. i haven't gotten anything done on the truck this weekend to report on, i had lasik surgery friday, so im pretty much worthless. haha thanks for all the props!

gostranger · 12-11-2006, 07:32 AM

awesome truck and nice work!! keep us updated!

itsbetteratthetop · 12-15-2006, 04:04 AM

im about to blow this truck up. haha. how much yall think i can get for her?

Jerry8168 · 12-17-2006, 02:59 PM

hey how much did u pay for ur fuel cell

12-05-2006, 03:05 AM	#1
itsbetteratthetop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 21	Hello, new member from northern cali hey everyone, just wanted to introduce myself, and show you my work in progress. well this is it, on dec 2nd. ill be sure to post up pictures as the new mods come in. thanks!

12-05-2006, 06:49 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome aboard...your truck looks good !!! John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-05-2006, 07:45 AM	#3
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome from Ky, very nice truck __________________ Pickles

12-05-2006, 08:12 AM	#4
bgangsta999 The Best Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 178	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Nice start. Welcome from Ft. Rucker AL __________________ 70 shortbed C10 -------SOLD------- 1972 Chevy C-10 l/b

12-05-2006, 08:37 AM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Nice truck you have there. Welcome! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

12-05-2006, 10:25 AM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali welcome from San Jose. very nice .

12-05-2006, 12:41 PM	#7
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Loooooking gooooood And welcome from Kansas nube What part of Cali. I was born in Eureka, Cali. And now reside in Eureka Kansas. The color of your truck looks just like the color I was planning on going with, but where your grill is white I was going to go with a red, and some red detail on the hood. Last edited by 04Xrider; 12-05-2006 at 12:44 PM.

12-05-2006, 02:04 PM	#8
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali ...welcome from "over the hill" in oregon.... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

12-05-2006, 09:19 PM	#9
itsbetteratthetop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 21	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali thanks for all the replys. i've been spending tons of time on this truck, only really taking breaks for work and readin this website. haha. and to answer the question about where in cali, im in Redding, which is about an hour and a half from the oregon border. moved up here from LA 4 years ago, and LOVE it. well, when the parts start rollin in at the end of the week, i'll give some updated pics. thanks!

12-05-2006, 10:23 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-07-2006, 02:54 PM	#11
kwkenuf Retrofit Management Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 73	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome! __________________ My retrofit fleet -1966 Suburban 2002 Tahoe drivetrain, firewall, floor, chassis and interior in progress -1965 C-10 shortbed stepside, 2003 5.3/4L60E conversion. Power steering, tilt wheel, power front disc brakes, 2.5/4 inch drop, relocated fuel tank and battery, 2002 Silverado buckets and console. Swap Pics -1968 Camaro 95 LT1/4L60E lots o' mods Web Page -1961 Corvette project Corvette Corrections frame, C-4 suspension and brakes, 02 LS1/T-56, Never ending body workPics

12-07-2006, 03:32 PM	#12
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali welcome and amazing truck. I like the prostreet style.

12-09-2006, 01:35 PM	#14
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome Redding - from Vacaville!! Maybe you can trailer that beast down to my truck meet next year?? She sure looks MEAN! I noticed you've got a '63 grill with a '64-66 cab is there a story behind that? __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

12-09-2006, 09:56 PM	#15
70 net440 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: yreka, ca Posts: 270	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome from Yreka. Are you going to have that beast running for Cold April Nites? Better put a heater in it. Wonder if there's a Yreka Kansas? __________________ 63 C10 70 Coronet R/T 67 C10 70 Dart Swinger 71 K10

12-09-2006, 09:57 PM	#16
itsbetteratthetop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 21	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali well, not really a story. im pullin favors and finding deals on stuff that bolts on, making it as pretty as i can, and slappin it on. So basically the truck is a mutant. my goal is to get it done by april, which here in town we have something called "kool april nights" which is like a giant three day car show. and as far as trailering it down, if i still have it, ill drive it down. im keeping it pretty much "street legal." haha. so far this week: bought and installed a new grant steering wheel. bought a new back window (not in yet) had all the windows tinted with a light smoke bought new headlight housings (with the h4 bulb) Bought an HID kit to put in those new lights bought a front to back wiring harness bought new weld prostar wheels and some new m/t rubbers bought a full stereo for it, even though its kinda pointless. Bought autometer carbon fiber gauges (speedo, tach, oil, fuel, volt, water temp) and i think thats about it. i took new pictures of all the stuff, but it doesn't wanna upload. when i figure it out, ill get some more pics. woohoo alright, think i got it figured out. Last edited by itsbetteratthetop; 12-09-2006 at 10:14 PM.



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12-09-2006, 11:09 PM	#17
darklord Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coal Hill ar Posts: 49	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Now thats progress! awsom job!

12-10-2006, 03:02 PM	#18
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali *.....can you tell me more about that "kool april night's"...I might hop over the "hill" for that one...is there a web site??* __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

12-10-2006, 10:37 PM	#19
ctg611 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 21	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome,, I'm a fairly new member as well and have gained alot of knowledge by these guys on this site (very helpfull). Awesome truck, keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more photos.

12-10-2006, 10:41 PM	#20
patternmakerbob Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Crystal City, MO Posts: 47	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali Welcome from St.Louis!!! Nice truck __________________ Dirt's for racin, asphalt is to get you there. WWW.I55raceway.com

12-11-2006, 03:05 AM	#21
laidout Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bartlesville,ok Posts: 275	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali welcome from oklahoma lookin good

12-11-2006, 03:48 AM	#22
itsbetteratthetop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 21	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali http://www.koolaprilnites.com/kool.cfm try that for kool april nites, it shoudl have the information your looking for. it's not as fun as it was a couple years ago, but its still a good time. i haven't gotten anything done on the truck this weekend to report on, i had lasik surgery friday, so im pretty much worthless. haha thanks for all the props!

12-11-2006, 07:32 AM	#23
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali awesome truck and nice work!! keep us updated!

12-15-2006, 04:04 AM	#24
itsbetteratthetop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 21	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali im about to blow this truck up. haha. how much yall think i can get for her?

12-17-2006, 02:59 PM	#25
Jerry8168 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: hughson Posts: 47	Re: Hello, new member from northern cali hey how much did u pay for ur fuel cell

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