So here it is...my first 67-72! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JesseSimon · 02-21-2009, 11:06 PM

After a lot of itching and scratching I came up with this old beast. Its a '69 long bed. The guy was originally asking $2100 on it, I got him down to $1000.

The good:
Great fenders, great glass, nice wheels and good tires, good bench seat, only minor body damage

The bad:
Cab floor is rotted out, tailgate missing but came with a nearly worthless replacement, transmission is shot, 350 engine runs but is a throttle body converted to a carb so it has lots of chopped sensors & wires, dash was cut for aftermarket radio, and its non A/C...

So this past week I also purchased:

A running, driving, yet titleless chevy van for $200. The van will donate a strong 700R4, 5 bolt rear end, disc brake parts, a set of nice rally wheels w/trim rings, and possibly some A/C parts..and yet another throttle body 350 to sell for project cash...

Then I nabbed a beautiful nearly rust free A/C cab. Comes with uncut dash, new dash pad, an extra windshield, ORIGINAL and WORKING RADIO!, all vents, A/C controll and the original A/C parts. Got that for $800

So I'm $2,000 in on my first 67-72, what do you guys think?

Below is a few pics and a link to my photobucket for more pics, its ugly now but someday it will ride tall! Ill post pics of the donor cab when I pick it up...

http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/jessestoys/

vectorit · 02-21-2009, 11:17 PM

Lookin good! Have fun with it and keep everyone updated with pictures! Since everyone loves pics around here..

big_al_71 · 02-21-2009, 11:45 PM

looks like a good start and yes we do like picts....

72BlckButy · 02-21-2009, 11:53 PM

Definitely looks like a great start, congrats on the purchase, and welcome to the sickness!

Andy4639 · 02-22-2009, 12:32 AM

For $1000.00 you are way ahead of the restoring game. That truck would have been a easy $2500.00 truck around here.

*chevy29267truck* · 02-22-2009, 01:48 AM

well the truck dont look too bad from the outside well if you have not got the truck yet look on Craigslist in your city on there a 68 and 71 and the 71 has A/C

spinning wheels · 02-22-2009, 02:10 AM

Sounds like you have a lot of good parts to make that truck whole again. One thing, you have better stock up on the hand cleaner, get a gallon of the stuff

Looks like you will be doing a lot of wrench turning. But it is all good.

Good luck

JesseSimon · 02-22-2009, 04:42 PM

Ive got the front disc brakes coming from the donor van, but can anyone tell me the best way to score rear disc brakes? I don't want to drop 1500 for a kit...

69gumby · 02-22-2009, 04:57 PM

Looks like your off to a great start. Long Fleets with no side chrome is one of my favorites. Enjoy!!!

ibad57 · 02-22-2009, 05:01 PM

Try this info some one on this forum had the axel braket but im not shure who

Impala SS/Caprice rear disc brake BRACKETS

I have another dozen sets of brackets cut and ready to ship!

These brackets bolt on to the axle flange of a truck 12-bolt rear end, and allow you to install the Impala SS or Caprice rear disc brake calipers to your truck. You simply use the Impala SS or Caprice calipers, OEM bracket, and rotors (they are already 5 on 5!), and some minor tweaking to the brake lines, swap the proportioning valve, and there you have it.... rear disc brakes!!

I will also include a list of parts necessary to complete the swap, along with part numbers to the places that have the best prices.

EDIT: I will also have brake line adapters available by next week. They adapt the truck's 3/16" brake line fitting to the 10mm metric thread on the new caliper/hose. They will probably be around $3 or $4 each, but will know for sure after they are here.

Brackets are $50 a set plus shipping, and include mounting hardware to bolt the brackets to the axle flange, and hardware to bolt the OEM bracket to these. I perfer Paypal, and can be sent to glock35ipsc@aim.com.

67_C-30 · 02-22-2009, 05:20 PM

Nice looking truck for a grand! Congrats!

Botietruck · 02-22-2009, 07:02 PM

Good looking truck there! Welcome from VA!!

STOCKISH · 02-23-2009, 10:20 AM

Nice truck! I wish someone was still making those brackets. I bought all the Impala stuff and now the brackets are impossible to find. Good luck with your build, looks like a very good start.

tommyd241 · 02-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Nice score!

C20-67_N_MO · 02-23-2009, 11:28 AM

WOW!

For one grand thats a sweet truck!

And sounds like you got a good plan of attack to make it even nicer.

Congrats!

JesseSimon · 02-23-2009, 01:30 PM

Does anyone know of someone who rebuilds/customizes gauge clusters? I have seen some trucks that have gauges with white backing and glow blue or green or what have you....any ideas?

weasel29gm · 02-23-2009, 06:11 PM

Good buy for a grand!!! Done well on the parts too!!!

67_C-30 · 02-23-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseSimon

Does anyone know of someone who rebuilds/customizes gauge clusters? I have seen some trucks that have gauges with white backing and glow blue or green or what have you....any ideas?

You don't need a rebuilder. Most people are running stick-on overlays (I got mine from duranged design on ebay for $20) and changing out the bulbs in the cluster with colored lights. Save that money on something else! Here's the set I have in my ramp truck with the overlays.

JesseSimon · 02-24-2009, 02:29 AM

Those gauges look real nice, thanks for the lead

JesseSimon · 06-15-2009, 03:12 PM

Making some progress on this truck, mostly demo haha. I'll post pics tonight or tomorrow.

Does anyone know where I can find the disc brake conversion brackets shown above? Can't seem to get ahold of that board member

VanceH · 06-15-2009, 03:16 PM

Very nice ride!!!

02-21-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	So here it is...my first 67-72! After a lot of itching and scratching I came up with this old beast. Its a '69 long bed. The guy was originally asking $2100 on it, I got him down to $1000. The good: Great fenders, great glass, nice wheels and good tires, good bench seat, only minor body damage The bad: Cab floor is rotted out, tailgate missing but came with a nearly worthless replacement, transmission is shot, 350 engine runs but is a throttle body converted to a carb so it has lots of chopped sensors & wires, dash was cut for aftermarket radio, and its non A/C... So this past week I also purchased: A running, driving, yet titleless chevy van for $200. The van will donate a strong 700R4, 5 bolt rear end, disc brake parts, a set of nice rally wheels w/trim rings, and possibly some A/C parts..and yet another throttle body 350 to sell for project cash... Then I nabbed a beautiful nearly rust free A/C cab. Comes with uncut dash, new dash pad, an extra windshield, ORIGINAL and WORKING RADIO!, all vents, A/C controll and the original A/C parts. Got that for $800 So I'm $2,000 in on my first 67-72, what do you guys think? Below is a few pics and a link to my photobucket for more pics, its ugly now but someday it will ride tall! Ill post pics of the donor cab when I pick it up... http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/jessestoys/

02-21-2009, 11:17 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Lookin good! Have fun with it and keep everyone updated with pictures! Since everyone loves pics around here.. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-21-2009, 11:45 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! looks like a good start and yes we do like picts.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-21-2009, 11:53 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Definitely looks like a great start, congrats on the purchase, and welcome to the sickness! __________________ -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)

02-22-2009, 12:32 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! For $1000.00 you are way ahead of the restoring game. That truck would have been a easy $2500.00 truck around here. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-22-2009, 01:48 AM	#6
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! well the truck dont look too bad from the outside well if you have not got the truck yet look on Craigslist in your city on there a 68 and 71 and the 71 has A/C

02-22-2009, 02:10 AM	#7
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Sounds like you have a lot of good parts to make that truck whole again. One thing, you have better stock up on the hand cleaner, get a gallon of the stuff Looks like you will be doing a lot of wrench turning. But it is all good. Good luck __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

02-22-2009, 04:42 PM	#8
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Ive got the front disc brakes coming from the donor van, but can anyone tell me the best way to score rear disc brakes? I don't want to drop 1500 for a kit...

02-22-2009, 04:57 PM	#9
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Looks like your off to a great start. Long Fleets with no side chrome is one of my favorites. Enjoy!!! __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

02-22-2009, 05:01 PM	#10
ibad57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Owensboro KENTUCKY Posts: 262	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Try this info some one on this forum had the axel braket but im not shure who Impala SS/Caprice rear disc brake BRACKETS I have another dozen sets of brackets cut and ready to ship! These brackets bolt on to the axle flange of a truck 12-bolt rear end, and allow you to install the Impala SS or Caprice rear disc brake calipers to your truck. You simply use the Impala SS or Caprice calipers, OEM bracket, and rotors (they are already 5 on 5!), and some minor tweaking to the brake lines, swap the proportioning valve, and there you have it.... rear disc brakes!! I will also include a list of parts necessary to complete the swap, along with part numbers to the places that have the best prices. EDIT: I will also have brake line adapters available by next week. They adapt the truck's 3/16" brake line fitting to the 10mm metric thread on the new caliper/hose. They will probably be around $3 or $4 each, but will know for sure after they are here. Brackets are $50 a set plus shipping, and include mounting hardware to bolt the brackets to the axle flange, and hardware to bolt the OEM bracket to these. I perfer Paypal, and can be sent to glock35ipsc@aim.com. Attached Images __________________ My Project Old Glory trike visit here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...48577705162172

02-22-2009, 05:20 PM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Nice looking truck for a grand! Congrats! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-22-2009, 07:02 PM	#12
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Good looking truck there! Welcome from VA!! __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

02-23-2009, 10:20 AM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Nice truck! I wish someone was still making those brackets. I bought all the Impala stuff and now the brackets are impossible to find. Good luck with your build, looks like a very good start. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#14
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02-23-2009, 11:28 AM	#15
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! WOW! For one grand thats a sweet truck! And sounds like you got a good plan of attack to make it even nicer. Congrats! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck



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02-23-2009, 01:30 PM	#16
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Does anyone know of someone who rebuilds/customizes gauge clusters? I have seen some trucks that have gauges with white backing and glow blue or green or what have you....any ideas?

02-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#17
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Good buy for a grand!!! Done well on the parts too!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-24-2009, 02:29 AM	#19
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Those gauges look real nice, thanks for the lead

06-15-2009, 03:12 PM	#20
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Making some progress on this truck, mostly demo haha. I'll post pics tonight or tomorrow. Does anyone know where I can find the disc brake conversion brackets shown above? Can't seem to get ahold of that board member __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

06-15-2009, 03:16 PM	#21
VanceH Loving the Jimmster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emmett, idaho Posts: 575	Re: So here it is...my first 67-72! Very nice ride!!!

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