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ChevyDude · 07-05-2007, 03:21 PM

I decided to do a build thread because lots is going to happen with this truck. It maybe be looked at as "slow project OverKill" , that's OK, but if I do a build thread I will stay focused and not have pics strewn all over the board. The 1st pic is how she was 13 days before I bought her for $960.00 delivered to my shop on 6-28-07. She started life as a long bed and is soon to being going under the knife, shredding a few pounds, and beginning a new life as a Short Bed!

**Hart_Rod** · 07-05-2007, 03:37 PM

I guess I'm not the only one who is addicted to this stuff.........

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PanelDeland · 07-05-2007, 06:47 PM

Did you call?

Looks like great progress.I think you are missing some of the truck though.Where is that brown crunchy stuff(rust)?

krue · 07-05-2007, 07:35 PM

Exactly, I noticed there wasn't any of that too.

ChevyDude · 07-05-2007, 08:41 PM

Yes...I dialed the phone # I found under the gas tank. A lady answered, I said "You don't know me and I'm not selling anything, just wondered if you used to own a red and white 1968 Chevy pickup"? She says "Yes we used to own one, it was my husbands. My husband was given the truck by his aunt when his uncle died. It spent most of it's life in a barn in North Dakota."

Told her I have it now and it is being completely restored. She said her husband may want to see it when it's done.

Cool huh.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-06-2007, 02:03 AM

thats awesome about the phone number, nice solid truck

ChevyDude · 07-06-2007, 12:37 PM

I was really impressed by how little brown crusty stuff there is. The floor looks really solid. And....moving to the front. Fenders and grill will be removed next.

Frizzle Fry · 07-06-2007, 12:45 PM

cut-cut-cut...

*72CSTC5* · 07-06-2007, 01:12 PM

Chop Chop Chop!!!!!!!!!

ChevyDude · 07-06-2007, 07:15 PM

to the...frame frame frame!!! LOL!

Had to work on real work today...only got the hood off and passenger side inner and outer fender, but it's a little progress.

msgross · 07-06-2007, 07:28 PM

that is really nice looking floor....

Did you ever run the numbers off the engine?

lowrollin70gmc · 07-06-2007, 07:37 PM

You will now thank the state of ND for not using salt on their roads. I may not when I'm driving in February, but at least my car won't rust either.

I'm now subscribed to this build and looking forward to it's progress.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-08-2007, 11:34 AM

Sweet looking ride should be real nice when its done..

va_tlc · 07-08-2007, 12:36 PM

man.. the lack of rust.. just aint fair... lol but im sure when ya finish it will be awsome

**Palf70Step** · 07-08-2007, 12:39 PM

I'm sure going to keep an eye on this one. That truck is super nice to start with!

ChevyDude · 07-09-2007, 12:23 PM

My truck had "helper springs" on it. They are off now and soon to be heading to Tenn. I still have to get the lower bracket/plates off and then I will move to the front to remove the Drivers fender, grill and radiator support. Of course, real work gets in the way...so I need to spray an 07' Chevy Colorado first.

msgross · 07-09-2007, 01:42 PM

I pointed someone (meathead?) your way for those overload springs, did he contact you?

ChevyDude · 07-09-2007, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I pointed someone (meathead?) your way for those overload springs, did he contact you?

Yes. They are going to him!

rophle1 · 07-09-2007, 04:11 PM

I hope you're going to move it before you remove that driver's side fender; makes me nervous seeing it that close to that pretty red paint job sitting beside it.

ChevyDude · 07-09-2007, 05:44 PM

Yeah...I moved it over a bit, wouldn't want to put a gouge in Lil' Red. Well sprayed the Colorado, dealer came and picked it up and brought me another one for tomorrow. So I moved in on the front. Resting now feeling like having a beer! Next...going to pull the engine. Getting closer to going up to see Doctor Glock and his surgery center!

*72CSTC5* · 07-09-2007, 06:09 PM

Must be nice to work on your own trucks all day long!!

Overkill67 · 07-09-2007, 07:26 PM

Nice truck, and off course I HAD to post in a thread named after me lol

msgross · 07-09-2007, 09:09 PM

is it the angle of the pic or is that left front tire pointing out?

ChevyDude · 07-10-2007, 12:05 AM

The drivers wheel and the alignment need attention for sure..... I took a 3 lb hammer to the steering box to get it removed. No worries....gots a 71' disc front ready to install after the frame shortening and the sandblaster!!!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-10-2007, 04:13 AM

always love seeing vehicles without the hood

some good progress, cant wait to see more, its cool seeing the 2 trucks next to each other to

07-05-2007, 03:21 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Project OverKill I decided to do a build thread because lots is going to happen with this truck. It maybe be looked at as "slow project OverKill" , that's OK, but if I do a build thread I will stay focused and not have pics strewn all over the board. The 1st pic is how she was 13 days before I bought her for $960.00 delivered to my shop on 6-28-07. She started life as a long bed and is soon to being going under the knife, shredding a few pounds, and beginning a new life as a Short Bed! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 10-07-2007 at 11:01 PM.

07-05-2007, 03:37 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Project OverKill I guess I'm not the only one who is addicted to this stuff.......... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-05-2007, 06:47 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Project OverKill Did you call? Looks like great progress.I think you are missing some of the truck though.Where is that brown crunchy stuff(rust)? __________________ 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"

07-05-2007, 07:35 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Project OverKill Exactly, I noticed there wasn't any of that too. __________________ "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"

07-05-2007, 08:41 PM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Yes...I dialed the phone # I found under the gas tank. A lady answered, I said "You don't know me and I'm not selling anything, just wondered if you used to own a red and white 1968 Chevy pickup"? She says "Yes we used to own one, it was my husbands. My husband was given the truck by his aunt when his uncle died. It spent most of it's life in a barn in North Dakota." Told her I have it now and it is being completely restored. She said her husband may want to see it when it's done. Cool huh. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-06-2007 at 12:29 AM.

07-06-2007, 02:03 AM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project OverKill thats awesome about the phone number, nice solid truck __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-06-2007, 12:37 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill I was really impressed by how little brown crusty stuff there is. The floor looks really solid. And....moving to the front. Fenders and grill will be removed next. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-06-2007, 12:45 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project OverKill cut-cut-cut...

07-06-2007, 01:12 PM	#9
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Project OverKill Chop Chop Chop!!!!!!!!!

07-06-2007, 07:15 PM	#10
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill to the...frame frame frame!!! LOL! Had to work on real work today...only got the hood off and passenger side inner and outer fender, but it's a little progress. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-06-2007, 07:28 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project OverKill that is really nice looking floor.... Did you ever run the numbers off the engine? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-06-2007, 07:37 PM	#12
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Project OverKill You will now thank the state of ND for not using salt on their roads. I may not when I'm driving in February, but at least my car won't rust either. I'm now subscribed to this build and looking forward to it's progress. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

07-08-2007, 11:34 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project OverKill Sweet looking ride should be real nice when its done.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-08-2007, 12:36 PM	#14
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Project OverKill man.. the lack of rust.. just aint fair... lol but im sure when ya finish it will be awsome __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

07-08-2007, 12:39 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Project OverKill I'm sure going to keep an eye on this one. That truck is super nice to start with! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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07-09-2007, 12:23 PM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill My truck had "helper springs" on it. They are off now and soon to be heading to Tenn. I still have to get the lower bracket/plates off and then I will move to the front to remove the Drivers fender, grill and radiator support. Of course, real work gets in the way...so I need to spray an 07' Chevy Colorado first. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-09-2007, 01:42 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project OverKill I pointed someone (meathead?) your way for those overload springs, did he contact you? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-09-2007, 04:11 PM	#19
rophle1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 112	Re: Project OverKill I hope you're going to move it before you remove that driver's side fender; makes me nervous seeing it that close to that pretty red paint job sitting beside it. __________________ 1968 C10 Stepside 396 bored .030 TH400

07-09-2007, 05:44 PM	#20
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Yeah...I moved it over a bit, wouldn't want to put a gouge in Lil' Red. Well sprayed the Colorado, dealer came and picked it up and brought me another one for tomorrow. So I moved in on the front. Resting now feeling like having a beer! Next...going to pull the engine. Getting closer to going up to see Doctor Glock and his surgery center! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-09-2007 at 05:47 PM.

07-09-2007, 06:09 PM	#21
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Project OverKill Must be nice to work on your own trucks all day long!!

07-09-2007, 07:26 PM	#22
Overkill67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roselawn, Indiana Posts: 60	Re: Project OverKill Nice truck, and off course I HAD to post in a thread named after me lol

07-09-2007, 09:09 PM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project OverKill is it the angle of the pic or is that left front tire pointing out? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-10-2007, 12:05 AM	#24
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill The drivers wheel and the alignment need attention for sure..... I took a 3 lb hammer to the steering box to get it removed. No worries....gots a 71' disc front ready to install after the frame shortening and the sandblaster!!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-26-2007 at 08:29 AM.

07-10-2007, 04:13 AM	#25
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project OverKill always love seeing vehicles without the hood some good progress, cant wait to see more, its cool seeing the 2 trucks next to each other to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

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