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**LockDoc** · 04-11-2009, 10:07 PM

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I still have a few things to finish up but I'm close. The front fender spears should be here by the middle of the week and I'm working on the seat and headliner now. I have the front bumper but I don't have a rear one yet. I don't know whether to use a sport bumper or a chrome step bumper on the rear… Any thoughts on that? Maybe this will keep you picture hounds happy for a couple of days…

Oh, I also have the 15x8 ralleys painted (thanks Bob!) but I don't have the 33's for them yet. I forgot to take pics of them. Maybe tomorrow. The guy I sold the '72 GMC to said he would take one of the tires off of it and put it on my wheel to make sure the 33's will clear everything OK.

LockDoc

oldblue1968chevy · 04-11-2009, 10:10 PM

u aware your steering wheels upside down lol looks GOOD

**jamie72** · 04-11-2009, 10:13 PM

thats a great looking start!!

tcb-1 · 04-11-2009, 10:30 PM

nothing prettier than straight sheetmetal!! looking great Leon!!!

knsmodels · 04-11-2009, 10:40 PM

Lookin good.....I have been running 33's on my truck almost since the day I got it on GM rally type wheel no clearance issues ever...stock suspension....

red71c10 · 04-12-2009, 12:14 AM

Me likey!!!

Jtrux · 04-12-2009, 12:38 AM

Sport bumper definitely!!!! Looks good.

*ksjh1316* · 04-12-2009, 12:41 AM

I think you should go with the sport bumper as welll

That thing is sweet can't wait to see it done

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-12-2009, 01:24 AM

Shes looking good I vote sport bumper also..

**special-K** · 04-12-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

u aware your steering wheels upside down lol looks GOOD

Or,the wheels are turned.Way to keep leon on his toes.We`ll learn him what`s what yet.

I`ll vote with everyone else on the sport bumper for just that reason...Most would want that (Assuming you`ll be selling it).For me,a step bumper looks right on a 4wd and definately makes way more sense if you actually use the truck.It`s nice to have a way to get into the bed.

**LockDoc** · 04-12-2009, 10:11 AM

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Thanks guys,

oldblue1968chevy: <u aware your steering wheels upside down lol>

If that's the only thing I have upside down I will feel really lucky..

Tim: <For me,a step bumper looks right on a 4wd and definately makes way more sense if you actually use the truck.It`s nice to have a way to get into the bed.>

That was my feeling also. If I put a sport bumper on it then I suppose it should have carpet instead of the rubber floor mat...

LockDoc

dan42 · 04-12-2009, 10:25 AM

I vote for the step bumper as well. I think they look good, especially on 4 wheel drive. It's lookin' real nice; keep us posted.

Bob 68327 · 04-12-2009, 12:25 PM

Thanks for the pics !!! Looking Great almost done !!! Bob the picture hound ..........

oldblue1968chevy · 04-12-2009, 12:57 PM

step bumper on the 4x4

CG · 04-12-2009, 01:19 PM

Looking very nice. 4x4's look good with sport bumpers, but I prefer step bumpers. Looks more like a working truck that way, not just a pretty face =)

tim21391 · 04-12-2009, 01:44 PM

i got some head lgiht bezles in my car you can have..

**yote1234** · 04-12-2009, 02:38 PM

i am liking it !!!!!

**LockDoc** · 04-12-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tim21391

i got some head lgiht bezles in my car you can have..

Thanks Tim. I bought new ones, along with the new grille I picked up last Thursday...

.. I'm putting them on today. Rep points for the offer though.

LockDoc

tim21391 · 04-12-2009, 11:24 PM

no problem thought id help

**LockDoc** · 04-13-2009, 07:50 PM

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I finally took a picture of one of the Ralley wheels. I need to get some rings, caps and tires for them.

LockDoc

**72 Super** · 04-13-2009, 08:05 PM

That is a going to be one nice looking truck. Really coming together well!

jeffspower · 04-13-2009, 09:08 PM

Looking good! I'll go step bumper too.

Is that a '68 Electra in front of your garage?

**LockDoc** · 04-13-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffspower

Looking good! I'll go step bumper too.

Is that a '68 Electra in front of your garage?

Nope, 1967 Caddy Fleetwood...

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 04-13-2009, 10:06 PM

Those wheels cleaned up nice !!! Did you have to sand em'

Or did you blast em ' Can't wait to see them on the truck they look great .
Bob

**LockDoc** · 04-14-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Those wheels cleaned up nice !!! Did you have to sand em'

Or did you blast em ' Can't wait to see them on the truck they look great .
Bob

I sand blasted them. I can't quite get a wheel in my cabinet so I did them outside on one of the warm days we had.

LockDoc

04-11-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there - I still have a few things to finish up but I'm close. The front fender spears should be here by the middle of the week and I'm working on the seat and headliner now. I have the front bumper but I don't have a rear one yet. I don't know whether to use a sport bumper or a chrome step bumper on the rear… Any thoughts on that? Maybe this will keep you picture hounds happy for a couple of days… Oh, I also have the 15x8 ralleys painted (thanks Bob!) but I don't have the 33's for them yet. I forgot to take pics of them. Maybe tomorrow. The guy I sold the '72 GMC to said he would take one of the tires off of it and put it on my wheel to make sure the 33's will clear everything OK. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-11-2009 at 10:10 PM.

04-11-2009, 10:10 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there u aware your steering wheels upside down lol looks GOOD __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-11-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there thats a great looking start!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-11-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there nothing prettier than straight sheetmetal!! looking great Leon!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#5
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Lookin good.....I have been running 33's on my truck almost since the day I got it on GM rally type wheel no clearance issues ever...stock suspension.... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

04-12-2009, 12:14 AM	#6
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Me likey!!! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

04-12-2009, 12:38 AM	#7
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Sport bumper definitely!!!! Looks good. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

04-12-2009, 12:41 AM	#8
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there I think you should go with the sport bumper as welll That thing is sweet can't wait to see it done

04-12-2009, 01:24 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Shes looking good I vote sport bumper also.. __________________ 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..

04-12-2009, 10:11 AM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there - Thanks guys, oldblue1968chevy: <u aware your steering wheels upside down lol> If that's the only thing I have upside down I will feel really lucky.. Tim: <For me,a step bumper looks right on a 4wd and definately makes way more sense if you actually use the truck.It`s nice to have a way to get into the bed.> That was my feeling also. If I put a sport bumper on it then I suppose it should have carpet instead of the rubber floor mat... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-12-2009, 10:25 AM	#12
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there I vote for the step bumper as well. I think they look good, especially on 4 wheel drive. It's lookin' real nice; keep us posted. __________________ '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

04-12-2009, 12:25 PM	#13
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Thanks for the pics !!! Looking Great almost done !!! Bob the picture hound .......... __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

04-12-2009, 12:57 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there step bumper on the 4x4 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-12-2009, 01:19 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Looking very nice. 4x4's look good with sport bumpers, but I prefer step bumpers. Looks more like a working truck that way, not just a pretty face =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-12-2009, 01:44 PM	#16
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there i got some head lgiht bezles in my car you can have.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796



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04-12-2009, 02:38 PM	#17
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,320	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there i am liking it !!!!! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

04-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#19
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there no problem thought id help __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

04-13-2009, 07:50 PM	#20
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there - I finally took a picture of one of the Ralley wheels. I need to get some rings, caps and tires for them. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-13-2009, 08:05 PM	#21
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,682	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there That is a going to be one nice looking truck. Really coming together well! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

04-13-2009, 09:08 PM	#22
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Looking good! I'll go step bumper too. Is that a '68 Electra in front of your garage? __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

04-13-2009, 10:06 PM	#24
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Some fresh pictures of the '71… I'm gettin' there Those wheels cleaned up nice !!! Did you have to sand em' Or did you blast em ' Can't wait to see them on the truck they look great . Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

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