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*Retro68* · 12-25-2007, 01:41 PM

Well here I sat in 1977 tearing apart my first chevy pickup. My dad said a little frustrated why did you take apart a perfectly running truck!!!!!!! He was a mechanic, god bless him for what he passed on to me. I said dad I just need to make it cool and fast. Even though he sounded mad I bet a million bucks he walked away with a smirking grin thinking thats my boy. Sometimes it isn't the things we wish for but its the things that are passed on to us. So for the next 30 years here is a couple projects I completed and the last picture is whats behind the curtain. I will be posting more pictures soon. Thanks for checking them out.

BP68 · 12-25-2007, 04:02 PM

looking forward to more pics.

brianthelion02 · 12-25-2007, 04:07 PM

Look at the old pics of apache junction!WOWWW!!!!!!!!!

72ChevyAZ · 12-25-2007, 04:22 PM

I noticed that too! Look forward to seeing more.

72BlckButy · 12-25-2007, 07:02 PM

Great looking trucks, but we need more pics/info on your current project!!!!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-27-2007, 06:27 AM

Looking good keep postin some more pics for us to slobber over.

*Retro68* · 12-27-2007, 08:12 AM

Here are some photos from the start of this rebuild. I can't begin to think about the many hours that is ahead so I just plug away an hour at a time. Being fussy makes the pace a little slower but it should be worth it in the end.

*Retro68* · 12-27-2007, 08:44 AM

The box was the best place for starting. I had to remove fillers that had been welded into the tailght sections. The front crosspanel is replaced. When I purchased the truck it had a large section cut out of the floor for the frame to clear and no inner fender wells. The tailgate weighed a ton from being over constructed so I replaced that also. The new inner fenders are stretched 4 inches and a center section was construcred to close out the bed. The tailights are back and I replaced the broken fiberglass roll pan with a no plate steel one. I went on to fill the bed post holes and welded the front bed panel in place so there is no bolts showning between the cab. Mounts were welded and finshed to accept the Gaylord lid. To finish out the bodywork was completed and the bed was lined inside and underside with spray in bed lining to seal and quiet the truck when it hits the road. More pictures to come about the cab. Thanks for looking.

*Retro68* · 12-27-2007, 09:04 AM

Here is the rest of the box pictures

kyull67 · 12-27-2007, 09:39 AM

Looks great! Keep us posted on the progress.

abadsvt · 12-27-2007, 11:22 AM

Is that front bed panel welded to the bedsides? Looks sweet by the way.

Josh

*Retro68* · 12-29-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by abadsvt

Is that front bed panel welded to the bedsides? Looks sweet by the way.

Josh

Yes I never liked the bolts being noticible between the cab and bed so I removed them and welded the panel to the box sides.

b&a72 · 12-29-2007, 09:26 AM

I already love the truck and no paint yet! Hopefully mine will be driving by spring so all of us AZ guys can get together like we have been talking about.

Hollywood Knight · 01-01-2008, 04:58 PM

Im in and the truck looks great.

Chevyman63 · 01-02-2008, 02:58 AM

Truck looks great and so does your shop. You've inspired me to go out and clean mine.

72armyswbtruck · 01-02-2008, 03:06 AM

Man, nice lookin work can't wait to strip mine down and start

*Retro68* · 01-08-2008, 06:58 AM

New pictures posting today

*Retro68* · 01-08-2008, 10:48 AM

Over the past couple weeks I removed the rear end and started the modifications. We shortened 5 inches for a flange to flange width of 53.5 inches. The old home made shock mounts flew the coop and cleaner adjustable mounts were added. Cleaned up the stabilizer bar welds preparing for powder coating, installation of new posi unit 3.73 gears and wilwood rear disc brakes. Will post those pics soon.

huero · 01-08-2008, 10:53 AM

What a nice looking truck. It is almost a shame to have to paint it. It looks nice just sitting there in primer. I staying glued to this build.

class01 · 01-08-2008, 11:00 AM

Is the Wilwood brakes a kit for our trucks or did you fab up something?

RCbowtie69 · 02-04-2008, 10:03 AM

looking good, keep progress going,like to see more as it's ,come along.

*Retro68* · 02-11-2008, 04:26 AM

Here is the latest pictures after shortening the rear end 5" putting in a new posi unit and 3:73 gears. installed new adjustable shock mounts and powder coated the custom trailing arms and rear in silver vain. Hope you like and will post more pics later.

*Retro68* · 02-11-2008, 04:28 AM

Rest of pictures

Chevyman63 · 02-11-2008, 05:07 AM

Very nice!!

68GenIII · 02-12-2008, 01:54 AM

Looks great, I love the finish on the rearend!!!

12-25-2007, 01:41 PM	#1
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	New build thread how time flys junior to future Well here I sat in 1977 tearing apart my first chevy pickup. My dad said a little frustrated why did you take apart a perfectly running truck!!!!!!! He was a mechanic, god bless him for what he passed on to me. I said dad I just need to make it cool and fast. Even though he sounded mad I bet a million bucks he walked away with a smirking grin thinking thats my boy. Sometimes it isn't the things we wish for but its the things that are passed on to us. So for the next 30 years here is a couple projects I completed and the last picture is whats behind the curtain. I will be posting more pictures soon. Thanks for checking them out. Attached Images Last edited by Retro68; 12-27-2007 at 07:46 AM.

12-25-2007, 04:02 PM	#2
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future looking forward to more pics. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999 Last edited by BP68; 01-02-2008 at 07:38 PM.

12-25-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Look at the old pics of apache junction!WOWWW!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

12-25-2007, 04:22 PM	#4
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future I noticed that too! Look forward to seeing more. __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB

12-25-2007, 07:02 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Great looking trucks, but we need more pics/info on your current project!!!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-27-2007, 06:27 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Looking good keep postin some more pics for us to slobber over. __________________ 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..

12-27-2007, 08:12 AM	#7
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Here are some photos from the start of this rebuild. I can't begin to think about the many hours that is ahead so I just plug away an hour at a time. Being fussy makes the pace a little slower but it should be worth it in the end. Attached Images

12-27-2007, 08:44 AM	#8
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future The box was the best place for starting. I had to remove fillers that had been welded into the tailght sections. The front crosspanel is replaced. When I purchased the truck it had a large section cut out of the floor for the frame to clear and no inner fender wells. The tailgate weighed a ton from being over constructed so I replaced that also. The new inner fenders are stretched 4 inches and a center section was construcred to close out the bed. The tailights are back and I replaced the broken fiberglass roll pan with a no plate steel one. I went on to fill the bed post holes and welded the front bed panel in place so there is no bolts showning between the cab. Mounts were welded and finshed to accept the Gaylord lid. To finish out the bodywork was completed and the bed was lined inside and underside with spray in bed lining to seal and quiet the truck when it hits the road. More pictures to come about the cab. Thanks for looking. Attached Images

12-27-2007, 09:04 AM	#9
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Here is the rest of the box pictures Attached Images

12-27-2007, 09:39 AM	#10
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Looks great! Keep us posted on the progress. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

12-27-2007, 11:22 AM	#11
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Is that front bed panel welded to the bedsides? Looks sweet by the way. Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

12-29-2007, 09:26 AM	#13
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future I already love the truck and no paint yet! Hopefully mine will be driving by spring so all of us AZ guys can get together like we have been talking about.

01-01-2008, 04:58 PM	#14
Hollywood Knight Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mesa az. Posts: 326	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Im in and the truck looks great.

01-02-2008, 02:58 AM	#15
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Truck looks great and so does your shop. You've inspired me to go out and clean mine. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-02-2008, 03:06 AM	#16
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Man, nice lookin work can't wait to strip mine down and start __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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01-08-2008, 06:58 AM	#17
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future New pictures posting today

01-08-2008, 10:48 AM	#18
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Over the past couple weeks I removed the rear end and started the modifications. We shortened 5 inches for a flange to flange width of 53.5 inches. The old home made shock mounts flew the coop and cleaner adjustable mounts were added. Cleaned up the stabilizer bar welds preparing for powder coating, installation of new posi unit 3.73 gears and wilwood rear disc brakes. Will post those pics soon. Attached Images

01-08-2008, 10:53 AM	#19
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future What a nice looking truck. It is almost a shame to have to paint it. It looks nice just sitting there in primer. I staying glued to this build.

01-08-2008, 11:00 AM	#20
class01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 295	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Is the Wilwood brakes a kit for our trucks or did you fab up something?

02-04-2008, 10:03 AM	#21
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future looking good, keep progress going,like to see more as it's ,come along.

02-11-2008, 04:26 AM	#22
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Here is the latest pictures after shortening the rear end 5" putting in a new posi unit and 3:73 gears. installed new adjustable shock mounts and powder coated the custom trailing arms and rear in silver vain. Hope you like and will post more pics later. Attached Images

02-11-2008, 04:28 AM	#23
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Rest of pictures Attached Images

02-11-2008, 05:07 AM	#24
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Very nice!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

02-12-2008, 01:54 AM	#25
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Looks great, I love the finish on the rearend!!! __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

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