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bestchevyfan · 09-09-2009, 02:13 PM

Well it has started ,the building of barney the tn barn find. Pictures and make over to follow. Later,buddy

VA72C10 · 09-09-2009, 02:38 PM

I'm in

woodridge · 09-09-2009, 03:08 PM

Me too!

nuke1 · 09-09-2009, 03:18 PM

Had to.

Ackattack · 09-09-2009, 03:36 PM

what's the plan for Barney?

bestchevyfan · 09-09-2009, 04:28 PM

He is going to a nice driver. 350\350,ps,pb.tilt air . 1967 small back window factory air cab fleetside swb on a 72 frame going to add rear disc brakes.[ check out pictures in barn find thread] it has factory tint glass. Plans are replace all rubber, rebuilt doors, nos outside handles,15x8 ralleys,dash -gauges,tach, vac, speedwarning.dont know the colors yet. But, have a set of red shoulder belts and a nos set of black shoulder belts. So i guess it will a color to use one of the sets. Later,buddy

bestchevyfan · 09-27-2009, 12:17 PM

In the last couple of weeks have removed the bed,front cap,doors,and the cab. Have been cleaning the frame.will start to take the cab and front end off the 67 lwb camper.all i am going to use is the frame,bed from the 1972 and the cab and front cap from the 1967.will have pictures later. Buddy

bestchevyfan · 10-04-2009, 06:02 PM

Here are some pictures of Barney

VA72C10 · 10-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Looks like you have some relatively solid parts to start with.

bestchevyfan · 10-04-2009, 06:06 PM

2 more pictures of the 2 trucks to be merged before and then Barney in the garage naked

nuke1 · 10-04-2009, 11:29 PM

Wow, how do you guys find so many dead short boxes, i have never found one up here.

*Puropedo* · 10-05-2009, 02:18 AM

Did you performed a short wheel base conversion?

bestchevyfan · 10-05-2009, 05:57 AM

Hey,, going to use the frame on the truck that is on the trailer.the one that is blue with the red bed. Red bed is going to the 67 front end and be put on the 1972 frame it has a 350\350,ps,pb tilt. Buddy

bestchevyfan · 02-25-2010, 10:05 AM

Barney got new springs,trailing arm bushings, cross member from cpp,cleaning part of frame. To come new shocks,rear shock brackets,new springs on front to give it a 3 front 4 rear drop. Also new is tracking arm bushings. Later,buddy

**Hart_Rod** · 02-25-2010, 11:46 AM

We need more pictures!!!

*low&slow* · 04-03-2010, 06:19 AM

haha sorry just funny how you word some of the things you say

sounds like barny will be a nice ride when he/she is done.
sounds like your off to a great start. need more pictures.

09-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#1
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	The start of barney Well it has started ,the building of barney the tn barn find. Pictures and make over to follow. Later,buddy

09-09-2009, 02:38 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: The start of barney I'm in __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-09-2009, 03:08 PM	#3
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: The start of barney Me too! __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

09-09-2009, 03:18 PM	#4
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: The start of barney Had to. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-09-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: The start of barney what's the plan for Barney? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-09-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: The start of barney He is going to a nice driver. 350\350,ps,pb.tilt air . 1967 small back window factory air cab fleetside swb on a 72 frame going to add rear disc brakes.[ check out pictures in barn find thread] it has factory tint glass. Plans are replace all rubber, rebuilt doors, nos outside handles,15x8 ralleys,dash -gauges,tach, vac, speedwarning.dont know the colors yet. But, have a set of red shoulder belts and a nos set of black shoulder belts. So i guess it will a color to use one of the sets. Later,buddy

09-27-2009, 12:17 PM	#7
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: The start of barney In the last couple of weeks have removed the bed,front cap,doors,and the cab. Have been cleaning the frame.will start to take the cab and front end off the 67 lwb camper.all i am going to use is the frame,bed from the 1972 and the cab and front cap from the 1967.will have pictures later. Buddy

10-04-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: The start of barney Here are some pictures of Barney Last edited by bestchevyfan; 11-29-2009 at 01:58 PM.

10-04-2009, 06:05 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: The start of barney Looks like you have some relatively solid parts to start with. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-04-2009, 06:06 PM	#10
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: The start of barney 2 more pictures of the 2 trucks to be merged before and then Barney in the garage naked Attached Images Last edited by bestchevyfan; 11-29-2009 at 01:58 PM.

10-04-2009, 11:29 PM	#11
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: The start of barney Wow, how do you guys find so many dead short boxes, i have never found one up here. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-05-2009, 02:18 AM	#12
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: The start of barney Did you performed a short wheel base conversion?

10-05-2009, 05:57 AM	#13
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: The start of barney Hey,, going to use the frame on the truck that is on the trailer.the one that is blue with the red bed. Red bed is going to the 67 front end and be put on the 1972 frame it has a 350\350,ps,pb tilt. Buddy

02-25-2010, 10:05 AM	#14
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: The start of barney Barney got new springs,trailing arm bushings, cross member from cpp,cleaning part of frame. To come new shocks,rear shock brackets,new springs on front to give it a 3 front 4 rear drop. Also new is tracking arm bushings. Later,buddy

02-25-2010, 11:46 AM	#15
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: The start of barney We need more pictures!!! __________________ 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 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 02-25-2010 at 11:46 AM.



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04-03-2010, 06:19 AM	#16
low&slow Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 1,046	Re: The start of barney haha sorry just funny how you word some of the things you say sounds like barny will be a nice ride when he/she is done. sounds like your off to a great start. need more pictures.

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