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dan42 · 08-04-2007, 11:50 PM

Oh well. I could afford it and it's what I wanted so what the heck. She buys what she wants, right? She just won't let me park it in front of the house yet, so it's sitting at work, but when she simmers down I'll bring it home. Anyways, here's some pix - let me know what you think.

bouncytruck · 08-04-2007, 11:54 PM

Looks nice. Is it running air shocks in back or why is the rear so high? What's the original color? The glove box looks light blue but it doesn't say on the sheet.

dan42 · 08-04-2007, 11:55 PM

Here's a couple pictures of the engine - it's got some different heads on it, I'm not sure what they are yet.

Big White GMC · 08-04-2007, 11:56 PM

She'll Settle Down..........Maybe ! Good Foundation For A Rat Rod.

MisterE72 · 08-04-2007, 11:59 PM

Tell her a Chevy Truck is a symbol of strength and honor as is your marriage to her. I think I heard that on 300..only with out the truck part.

shaneschevys · 08-05-2007, 12:00 AM

Wow!! Nice find. She will get over it.

dan42 · 08-05-2007, 12:02 AM

LOL! YEah, that's what I was thinking. And I'm not sure why it's so high in the back - I'll have to check the shocks, I kinda thought that's how they rode stock.

SCOTI · 08-05-2007, 12:18 AM

That thing looks like a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat starting point. Nice find!

72highlander · 08-05-2007, 12:37 AM

great looking truck, looks well worth pi#@ing the wife over, course i'm divorced so what do i know!

jsbgump · 08-05-2007, 12:39 AM

Nice truck, she'll come around

72armyswbtruck · 08-05-2007, 01:05 AM

Nice lookin truck

Raguemoe · 08-05-2007, 01:07 AM

They all get that way! It's funny how much they like them after you fix them up and they look cool. My wife hated my 55 when I first purchased it, claimed it looked like a lowrider. Now she says I can never get rid of "Blackie" as she calls it. As I tell my wife you have to have dreams in life! Nice truck!

67CHIP72 · 08-05-2007, 01:29 AM

Really cool!

bad6772 · 08-05-2007, 09:17 AM

Man thats a great looking start.where do you guys find these things.?? and Rague Moe .thats one clean a$$ 55. my dad had an off white and red one growing up. not as nice as yours, little 355/muncie but man it got the looks and ran mid 12s then.the 55 is my favorite year of the tri fives..

**70cst** · 08-05-2007, 09:22 AM

Just remember...
A husband can be right...OR...a husband can be happy.
It's ok to be wrong and happy once in a while!!

**DREW67** · 08-05-2007, 09:25 AM

That is great looking truck. Don't be like me I've been hidding trucks for years from my wife. She will probably Kill me if she ever knew how many.
I'm glade someone wears the paints in the house

BAGGERSOCAL · 08-05-2007, 09:35 AM

Nice truck i have another truck not coming home just yet also

Mudder · 08-05-2007, 09:41 AM

That truck is worth 10-20 times what my ex was worth.........

rikbar · 08-05-2007, 10:28 AM

Good looking truck, I know about the wife thing, I couldn't get enough the first time so I am pissing off a second one!!!

PanelDeland · 08-05-2007, 10:32 AM

"It is far easier to beg forgiveness than recieve permission."

BTW I hope you have better luck with your wife than I did last time I pi$$ed mine off.I have almost finished reroofing the doghouse so at least I'm dry.

ChevLoRay · 08-05-2007, 10:41 AM

1. Black
2. Short
3. Fleetside
4. 1967

These four things make it worthy.

As for the question about the height of the rear end....it's because of the G50 option listed on the glove box date plate. My '69 had them and it sat the same way. The option is good for a 2000# weight rating in the rear. The result is a truck that will jar your innards when it is empty. Gettin' rid of the option item and replacing the rear coils when I lowered it, along with the front, made the ride really nice.

Good lookin' truck. Native Californian, too, right?

She'll come around, but you may have to let her spend some money before it happens. Regardless of what we buy, they seem to have the right to spend more money and on something that doesn't mean anything to our own way of thinking.

corn · 08-05-2007, 10:43 AM

Are those the mid 50's heads on there? Looks like the offset valve cover bolts in the pic... Great looking truck, you can park it here!

Premium72 · 08-05-2007, 03:23 PM

looks like a good start, get you some drop springs and such an drive it as is. looks slick.

powell72 · 08-05-2007, 07:56 PM

I'm glad you decided to buy it, what did you pay if you don't mind me asking?

thewishartkid · 08-05-2007, 08:47 PM

I like it,small window is cool!

08-04-2007, 11:50 PM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	well, I got my wife mad - again Oh well. I could afford it and it's what I wanted so what the heck. She buys what she wants, right? She just won't let me park it in front of the house yet, so it's sitting at work, but when she simmers down I'll bring it home. Anyways, here's some pix - let me know what you think. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-04-2007, 11:54 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Looks nice. Is it running air shocks in back or why is the rear so high? What's the original color? The glove box looks light blue but it doesn't say on the sheet. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-04-2007, 11:55 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Here's a couple pictures of the engine - it's got some different heads on it, I'm not sure what they are yet. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-04-2007, 11:56 PM	#4
Big White GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Homer, Georgia Posts: 56	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again She'll Settle Down..........Maybe ! Good Foundation For A Rat Rod. __________________ It's A Beautiful Day In Suburbia !!!!!

08-04-2007, 11:59 PM	#5
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Tell her a Chevy Truck is a symbol of strength and honor as is your marriage to her. I think I heard that on 300..only with out the truck part.

08-05-2007, 12:00 AM	#6
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Wow!! Nice find. She will get over it. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

08-05-2007, 12:02 AM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again LOL! YEah, that's what I was thinking. And I'm not sure why it's so high in the back - I'll have to check the shocks, I kinda thought that's how they rode stock. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-05-2007, 12:18 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,997	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again That thing looks like a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat starting point. Nice find! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-05-2007, 12:37 AM	#9
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again great looking truck, looks well worth pi#@ing the wife over, course i'm divorced so what do i know! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

08-05-2007, 12:39 AM	#10
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Nice truck, she'll come around __________________ 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

08-05-2007, 01:05 AM	#11
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Nice lookin truck __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

08-05-2007, 01:07 AM	#12
Raguemoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highland CA Posts: 742	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again They all get that way! It's funny how much they like them after you fix them up and they look cool. My wife hated my 55 when I first purchased it, claimed it looked like a lowrider. Now she says I can never get rid of "Blackie" as she calls it. As I tell my wife you have to have dreams in life! Nice truck! Attached Images

08-05-2007, 01:29 AM	#13
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Really cool! __________________ In Search Of

08-05-2007, 09:17 AM	#14
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Man thats a great looking start.where do you guys find these things.?? and Rague Moe .thats one clean a$$ 55. my dad had an off white and red one growing up. not as nice as yours, little 355/muncie but man it got the looks and ran mid 12s then.the 55 is my favorite year of the tri fives..

08-05-2007, 09:22 AM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Just remember... A husband can be right...OR...a husband can be happy. It's ok to be wrong and happy once in a while!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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08-05-2007, 09:25 AM	#16
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,029	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again That is great looking truck. Don't be like me I've been hidding trucks for years from my wife. She will probably Kill me if she ever knew how many. I'm glade someone wears the paints in the house __________________ DREW67 Last edited by DREW67; 08-05-2007 at 09:47 AM.

08-05-2007, 09:35 AM	#17
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Nice truck i have another truck not coming home just yet also Last edited by BAGGERSOCAL; 08-05-2007 at 09:36 AM.

08-05-2007, 09:41 AM	#18
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again That truck is worth 10-20 times what my ex was worth.........

08-05-2007, 10:28 AM	#19
rikbar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 65	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Good looking truck, I know about the wife thing, I couldn't get enough the first time so I am pissing off a second one!!! __________________ 1960 Chevy shortbox.

08-05-2007, 10:32 AM	#20
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again "It is far easier to beg forgiveness than recieve permission." BTW I hope you have better luck with your wife than I did last time I pi$$ed mine off.I have almost finished reroofing the doghouse so at least I'm dry. __________________ 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"

08-05-2007, 10:41 AM	#21
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again 1. Black 2. Short 3. Fleetside 4. 1967 These four things make it worthy. As for the question about the height of the rear end....it's because of the G50 option listed on the glove box date plate. My '69 had them and it sat the same way. The option is good for a 2000# weight rating in the rear. The result is a truck that will jar your innards when it is empty. Gettin' rid of the option item and replacing the rear coils when I lowered it, along with the front, made the ride really nice. Good lookin' truck. Native Californian, too, right? She'll come around, but you may have to let her spend some money before it happens. Regardless of what we buy, they seem to have the right to spend more money and on something that doesn't mean anything to our own way of thinking. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-05-2007, 10:43 AM	#22
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again Are those the mid 50's heads on there? Looks like the offset valve cover bolts in the pic... Great looking truck, you can park it here!

08-05-2007, 03:23 PM	#23
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again looks like a good start, get you some drop springs and such an drive it as is. looks slick.

08-05-2007, 07:56 PM	#24
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again I'm glad you decided to buy it, what did you pay if you don't mind me asking? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-05-2007, 08:47 PM	#25
thewishartkid Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Morrisville, Missouri Posts: 66	Re: well, I got my wife mad - again I like it,small window is cool! __________________ KIDs in the front seat cause accidents,Accidents in the backseat cause KIDs! If it aint short,It aint Sh#t! I like El Caminos

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