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srea76 · 01-30-2010, 05:05 PM

ok its not red yet, but it will be

I travel with my job and found this girl about 1 1/2 hours from my house. I squabbled back and too with the owner for almost 2 months. I finally made a cash offer of 1500.00 and he called me about 4 days later and said yes . I Pulled it home on a trailer, adjusted the carb, and been riding it ever since.

JWall · 01-30-2010, 05:13 PM

Looks like a solid start!

srea76 · 01-30-2010, 05:22 PM

Got the bed off. Found a guy on craiglist looking for a late model bed and he traded me plus 50.00 for gas.

ripdog28 · 01-30-2010, 06:31 PM

Hell of a score man, cant believe your luck.

nuke1 · 01-30-2010, 06:42 PM

Now that is what i call a trade, good job on that!

HarrolLS1 · 01-30-2010, 07:11 PM

Nice bed.. good swap.. looking forward to the "red"

srea76 · 01-30-2010, 07:39 PM

I will be posting some pictures the next few days of stuff already done. I bought the truck in november.

srea76 · 01-30-2010, 07:50 PM

Here are some pictures of my temp gas tank while i was waiting for new one to arrive. The previos owner had relocated the tank and had this tank in the back bed. Also working on the frame.

srea76 · 01-30-2010, 08:29 PM

here is the new tank mounted

72BlckButy · 01-30-2010, 11:36 PM

Wow... awesome trade on the bed (that doesn't happen everyday)!

Nice progress!

srea76 · 01-31-2010, 02:04 AM

Yeah I was lucky. The guy said he was making a custom and did not care about being original. The bed is solid and straight, but the bed floor does have some bad spots.

srea76 · 01-31-2010, 02:06 AM

For everyone's enjoyment this is a picture of what the gentleman that traded me did with my old bed.

srea76 · 01-31-2010, 02:12 AM

Here is the frame finished. I got a before and after picture with the tank mounted now.

72BlckButy · 01-31-2010, 02:16 AM

Let's just say you came out ahead of the PO of that bed...

srea76 · 01-31-2010, 03:04 PM

Got the bumper mounted today. New bumper brackets

srea76 · 01-31-2010, 03:08 PM

My buddy bsm78 on the board put my bed on his truck this morning to take it to the body shop. I have to modify the rail above my blazer tank before I can set it on mine.The red baron is in my shop in the background

bsm78 · 01-31-2010, 03:10 PM

we might not be buddys anymore. i have become attached to the bed. i have a nice short step that you can have.

idonutn0 · 02-01-2010, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srea76

For everyone's enjoyment this is a picture of what the gentleman that traded me did with my old bed.

To each his own, but in my opinion, YUCK!

srea76 · 02-01-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idonutn0

To each his own, but in my opinion, YUCK!

I agree 100% , but I am glad he is happy and I am with our new beds

-T- · 02-02-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idonutn0

To each his own, but in my opinion, YUCK!

I was thinking the same thing. That was an awesome score on that bed. Is it in as good of shape as it looks?

srea76 · 02-02-2010, 06:28 PM

Bed is solid as hell all the way around. Has a new tailgate, but he left it in rain and it got surface rust. Problem area as most is the bed floor. Not sure what I am going to do yet.

srea76 · 02-07-2010, 07:08 PM

One of my main concerns on my truck is the roof next to the front drip rail. It was packed with filler when I got it and looked like it was not treated for rust. I am going to work on that soon. Bought me a new roof skin in Moultrie this weekend. Pics below of the skin and drip rail damage. Once I cut my old roof off I am going to clean everything up and treat it properly before the new roof goes on.

srea76 · 02-07-2010, 07:09 PM

Also picked this up in Moultrie and got a free t shirt. The guy that does them you can find at http://hotrodpencil.com/ very neat work.

srea76 · 02-10-2010, 06:25 PM

Got the bed on today. Have to adjust bumper and get lights working tomorrow.

chevy88 · 02-10-2010, 09:48 PM

That looks way better than the stepside bed....

01-30-2010, 05:05 PM	#1
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Red Baron ok its not red yet, but it will be I travel with my job and found this girl about 1 1/2 hours from my house. I squabbled back and too with the owner for almost 2 months. I finally made a cash offer of 1500.00 and he called me about 4 days later and said yes . I Pulled it home on a trailer, adjusted the carb, and been riding it ever since. Attached Images Last edited by srea76; 11-28-2011 at 12:18 AM.

01-30-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Red Baron Looks like a solid start! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

01-30-2010, 05:22 PM	#3
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Got the bed off. Found a guy on craiglist looking for a late model bed and he traded me plus 50.00 for gas. Attached Images Last edited by srea76; 11-28-2011 at 12:19 AM.

01-30-2010, 06:31 PM	#4
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Red Baron Hell of a score man, cant believe your luck. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

01-30-2010, 06:42 PM	#5
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Red Baron Now that is what i call a trade, good job on that! __________________ 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

01-30-2010, 07:11 PM	#6
HarrolLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saint Simons Island,Georgia Posts: 230	Re: Red Baron Nice bed.. good swap.. looking forward to the "red" __________________ Harrol 1968 SWB 1968 SWB 4x4 1969 Suburban 1970 LWB 1970 Blazer 2002 Tahoe Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened

01-30-2010, 07:39 PM	#7
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron I will be posting some pictures the next few days of stuff already done. I bought the truck in november.

01-30-2010, 07:50 PM	#8
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Here are some pictures of my temp gas tank while i was waiting for new one to arrive. The previos owner had relocated the tank and had this tank in the back bed. Also working on the frame. Attached Images

01-30-2010, 08:29 PM	#9
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron here is the new tank mounted Attached Images

01-30-2010, 11:36 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Red Baron Wow... awesome trade on the bed (that doesn't happen everyday)! Nice progress! __________________ -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)

01-31-2010, 02:04 AM	#11
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Yeah I was lucky. The guy said he was making a custom and did not care about being original. The bed is solid and straight, but the bed floor does have some bad spots. Last edited by srea76; 01-31-2010 at 02:07 AM.

01-31-2010, 02:06 AM	#12
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron For everyone's enjoyment this is a picture of what the gentleman that traded me did with my old bed. Attached Images

01-31-2010, 02:12 AM	#13
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Here is the frame finished. I got a before and after picture with the tank mounted now. Attached Images

01-31-2010, 02:16 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Red Baron Let's just say you came out ahead of the PO of that bed... __________________ -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)

01-31-2010, 03:04 PM	#15
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Got the bumper mounted today. New bumper brackets Attached Images Last edited by srea76; 01-31-2010 at 03:05 PM.



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01-31-2010, 03:08 PM	#16
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron My buddy bsm78 on the board put my bed on his truck this morning to take it to the body shop. I have to modify the rail above my blazer tank before I can set it on mine.The red baron is in my shop in the background Attached Images Last edited by srea76; 01-31-2010 at 05:52 PM.

01-31-2010, 03:10 PM	#17
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: Red Baron we might not be buddys anymore. i have become attached to the bed. i have a nice short step that you can have.

02-02-2010, 06:28 PM	#21
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Bed is solid as hell all the way around. Has a new tailgate, but he left it in rain and it got surface rust. Problem area as most is the bed floor. Not sure what I am going to do yet. Attached Images

02-07-2010, 07:08 PM	#22
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron One of my main concerns on my truck is the roof next to the front drip rail. It was packed with filler when I got it and looked like it was not treated for rust. I am going to work on that soon. Bought me a new roof skin in Moultrie this weekend. Pics below of the skin and drip rail damage. Once I cut my old roof off I am going to clean everything up and treat it properly before the new roof goes on. Attached Images Last edited by srea76; 02-07-2010 at 07:08 PM.

02-07-2010, 07:09 PM	#23
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Also picked this up in Moultrie and got a free t shirt. The guy that does them you can find at http://hotrodpencil.com/ very neat work. Attached Images

02-10-2010, 06:25 PM	#24
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Red Baron Got the bed on today. Have to adjust bumper and get lights working tomorrow. Attached Images

02-10-2010, 09:48 PM	#25
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Red Baron That looks way better than the stepside bed.... __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

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