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2nd_wnd · 02-08-2007, 07:30 PM

I went yesterday and picked up my $700.00 truck, for now to be "Betty".

All went good she started right up and loaded under her own power, after a jump start.
Here are the pics from when I brought here home.

724x4a/cchevy · 02-08-2007, 07:37 PM

diggin' the "custom" door panels and inserts

2nd_wnd · 02-08-2007, 07:40 PM

they are crappy old paneling, already coming out. the seat is for a 73+ if anybody is interested in it, its in good shape, shoot me a price, i need to find the right one for it

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-09-2007, 02:31 AM

looks like a good start, whats the plan for her???

CHAPS7931 · 02-09-2007, 02:47 AM

air bag it

FarmTruk · 02-09-2007, 03:10 AM

I like the name Betty. She'll make a fine ride...

fastwillie 696969 · 02-09-2007, 03:12 AM

maybe ugly betty

Lemield · 02-09-2007, 09:53 AM

My first 70 c-10 was named Betty! Great name!

2nd_wnd · 02-09-2007, 12:49 PM

Removing the front clip this weekend. Anybody interested in the parts? Getting rid of hood for sure, going to buy a cowl hood for it.

2nd_wnd · 02-09-2007, 01:39 PM

did a little cleaning up in the cab removed seat and carpet. guess what rusted floor, go figure.

actually thats as bad as it was inside from rust, decent for a 35 yr old truck.
little more underneath though.

here's some of the redneck work I found

nice crossmember don't ya think?
It's got a brand new fuel tank, to bad I won't be using it.

Next, off with the front clip

jimmydean · 02-09-2007, 01:43 PM

Nice looking rig!

My redneck '73 4x4 was named Betty. Big Blue Betty to be exact.

2nd_wnd · 02-09-2007, 08:22 PM

More updates...
tell me if this is too much

anybody want a free flex fan? ha ha j/k

redneck throttle linkage

Motor out

The guy must have just taken a grungie old motor and put on an edelbrock intake, carb and valve covers. The motor is plain ole nasty. the valve covers were rusty on the outside but like brand new inside intake as well.

guess thats it for now, next is the front crossmember and suspension change.

2nd_wnd · 02-11-2007, 03:43 PM

Is there anybody in thee wichita vicinity that has a 73-87 front crossmember and suspension? pm me

2nd_wnd · 02-19-2007, 06:35 PM

Here's a little weeekend progress. Starting to warm up here so i might get this cleaned up rather quickly.

Out with the old.
Complete suspension pm if interested it it.

complete tank with lines and sending unit, fairly new too bad I won't be using it.
Pm me if interested in it.

skchevota · 02-19-2007, 08:09 PM

Looks like a fun project. Just an FYI for ya, If you are looking to get money for the parts you are pulling off, you will need to pay the $25 and become a site suporter other wise the mods will catch wind and boot your thread.

2nd_wnd · 02-19-2007, 08:38 PM

I figured i would as soon as I get a few things squared away, right now just waiting for someone to want one close by. I still have lots of stuff to get off.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-19-2007, 09:08 PM

well looks like your making some good progress and btw you cant have to many updates

mnunn454 · 02-20-2007, 08:24 PM

Like all the ladies in our lives, Betty's going to cost you a pretty penny by the time she's got you where she wants you.

I see she's already moved in and is now encroaching on your calendar and wallet.
What's next?

1BadSS · 02-20-2007, 08:31 PM

That seat was pretty clean til you got grease all over it, wasnt it?

2nd_wnd · 02-20-2007, 09:17 PM

it was, but it's mostly just dirt. the guy i got it from said its from a 73-87 chevy so it won't work for me anyway. Besides its got a chevy emblem sewn it the back, whoever did it di a poor job.

I imagine if steam cleaned and stiching of the emblem removed it would be a good seat

1BadSS · 02-20-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nd_wnd

it was, but it's mostly just dirt. the guy i got it from said its from a 73-87 chevy so it won't work for me anyway. Besides its got a chevy emblem sewn it the back, whoever did it di a poor job.

I imagine if steam cleaned and stiching of the emblem removed it would be a good seat

I'm half interested in it. My 69 is no where near an original truck so..

sleepyboy · 02-20-2007, 10:40 PM

5 years later, you will be broke, busted knuckles, and a bad back, but will look out the window and say...DA*N that's a nice truck...

2nd_wnd · 02-26-2007, 10:01 PM

quick update:

Got the donor front suspension today $150.00

the front end is cleaned up and ready to live again.

now for a trial fit.

1fun71 · 02-26-2007, 10:36 PM

Where did you get that truck from? Just wondering because i passed one up that was for sale in the Buyers guide for $700.00 around Salina, thought maybe that was the one.

1BadSS · 02-26-2007, 11:06 PM

I think i'm going to part my 68 out.

02-08-2007, 07:30 PM	#1
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Project Betty I went yesterday and picked up my $700.00 truck, for now to be "Betty". All went good she started right up and loaded under her own power, after a jump start. Here are the pics from when I brought here home. Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-09-2007 at 10:02 PM.

02-08-2007, 07:37 PM	#2
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: Project Betty diggin' the "custom" door panels and inserts __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

02-08-2007, 07:40 PM	#3
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty they are crappy old paneling, already coming out. the seat is for a 73+ if anybody is interested in it, its in good shape, shoot me a price, i need to find the right one for it

02-09-2007, 02:31 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project Betty looks like a good start, whats the plan for her??? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

02-09-2007, 02:47 AM	#5
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: Project Betty air bag it

02-09-2007, 03:10 AM	#6
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Project Betty I like the name Betty. She'll make a fine ride... __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-09-2007, 03:12 AM	#7
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Project Betty maybe ugly betty __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

02-09-2007, 09:53 AM	#8
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Project Betty My first 70 c-10 was named Betty! Great name! Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

02-09-2007, 12:49 PM	#9
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty Removing the front clip this weekend. Anybody interested in the parts? Getting rid of hood for sure, going to buy a cowl hood for it.

02-09-2007, 01:39 PM	#10
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty did a little cleaning up in the cab removed seat and carpet. guess what rusted floor, go figure. actually thats as bad as it was inside from rust, decent for a 35 yr old truck. little more underneath though. here's some of the redneck work I found nice crossmember don't ya think? It's got a brand new fuel tank, to bad I won't be using it. Next, off with the front clip

02-09-2007, 01:43 PM	#11
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Project Betty Nice looking rig! My redneck '73 4x4 was named Betty. Big Blue Betty to be exact. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-09-2007, 08:22 PM	#12
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty More updates... tell me if this is too much anybody want a free flex fan? ha ha j/k redneck throttle linkage Motor out The guy must have just taken a grungie old motor and put on an edelbrock intake, carb and valve covers. The motor is plain ole nasty. the valve covers were rusty on the outside but like brand new inside intake as well. guess thats it for now, next is the front crossmember and suspension change. Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-09-2007 at 10:03 PM.

02-11-2007, 03:43 PM	#13
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty Is there anybody in thee wichita vicinity that has a 73-87 front crossmember and suspension? pm me

02-19-2007, 06:35 PM	#14
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty Here's a little weeekend progress. Starting to warm up here so i might get this cleaned up rather quickly. Out with the old. Complete suspension pm if interested it it. complete tank with lines and sending unit, fairly new too bad I won't be using it. Pm me if interested in it. __________________ 72 LWB

02-19-2007, 08:09 PM	#15
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Project Betty Looks like a fun project. Just an FYI for ya, If you are looking to get money for the parts you are pulling off, you will need to pay the $25 and become a site suporter other wise the mods will catch wind and boot your thread.



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02-19-2007, 08:38 PM	#16
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty I figured i would as soon as I get a few things squared away, right now just waiting for someone to want one close by. I still have lots of stuff to get off. __________________ 72 LWB

02-19-2007, 09:08 PM	#17
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project Betty well looks like your making some good progress and btw you cant have to many updates __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

02-20-2007, 08:24 PM	#18
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Project Betty Like all the ladies in our lives, Betty's going to cost you a pretty penny by the time she's got you where she wants you. I see she's already moved in and is now encroaching on your calendar and wallet. What's next? __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe Last edited by mnunn454; 02-20-2007 at 08:26 PM.

02-20-2007, 08:31 PM	#19
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: Project Betty That seat was pretty clean til you got grease all over it, wasnt it? __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

02-20-2007, 09:17 PM	#20
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty it was, but it's mostly just dirt. the guy i got it from said its from a 73-87 chevy so it won't work for me anyway. Besides its got a chevy emblem sewn it the back, whoever did it di a poor job. I imagine if steam cleaned and stiching of the emblem removed it would be a good seat __________________ 72 LWB

02-20-2007, 10:40 PM	#22
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Project Betty 5 years later, you will be broke, busted knuckles, and a bad back, but will look out the window and say...DA*N that's a nice truck...

02-26-2007, 10:01 PM	#23
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Project Betty quick update: Got the donor front suspension today $150.00 the front end is cleaned up and ready to live again. now for a trial fit. __________________ 72 LWB

02-26-2007, 10:36 PM	#24
1fun71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 119	Re: Project Betty Where did you get that truck from? Just wondering because i passed one up that was for sale in the Buyers guide for $700.00 around Salina, thought maybe that was the one.

02-26-2007, 11:06 PM	#25
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: Project Betty I think i'm going to part my 68 out. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

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