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SCOTI · 05-26-2010, 09:48 PM

My buddy that has the paint/body shop where my big window swap is being done is wrapping up the build-up of his 75. It's a 'budget' build using parts from various OE trucks that were hauled to the wrecking yard by his future SIL. The cab is the only OE piece from his original truck.... the front fenders, each door, hood, grille, bumpers, bed, seat (you get the idea) are all from different trucks.

I told him to get personalized plates that say MUTT T T . . .....

crossy's son · 05-26-2010, 09:53 PM

Very nice! Love the wheels/tires/drop.

Love the whole truck actually!

BruthaMan · 05-26-2010, 10:21 PM

It looks mean as hell! Nicely done, jaw dropping to say the least!

**N2TRUX** · 05-26-2010, 10:44 PM

Nithing wrong with a junkyard dog when it comes out like that.

SCOTI · 05-26-2010, 11:10 PM

He plans to drive the wee out of it (thus the 18/20 combo Ken). I tried getting him to do 20's all around but he said he really liked how my como looked & was dead set on that (plus he liked the fact that I didn't have to modify the front inner wheel wells w/the 18's).

It's got a late model 383 Vortec stroker w/GM serp set-up too. The interior should be equally as nice as his 'in-house' guy has done some decent stuff. The interior color is a dark peanutbutter-ish tan/brown. The dash is painted & cleared w/a product called 'soft-touch' (it almost feels like it's fabric).

SCOTI · 05-27-2010, 08:06 PM

I just left the shop & this SOB looks gooooooooooooood! They screwed him on the wheel BSing in the rear but are getting him some new wheels w/the correct BS (what I told him to use & what he paid for).

I also found out it's not a 383.... It's a fresh 350 w/forged internals (the builder was planning to juice the motor) w/something close to a ZZ4/GM Hot cam inside.

1LowToy · 05-27-2010, 10:27 PM

I'll just bet he won't spend a dime on a MUTT TT license plate

STOCKISH · 05-27-2010, 11:14 PM

Beautiful truck. I love a Black dropped square. But I'm not partial or anything.

**lolife99** · 05-27-2010, 11:16 PM

Really NICE.
Post more pics when it's all back together!
Who's he buying his TTII's from?

SCOTI · 05-27-2010, 11:22 PM

He got them through Discount Tire.

Driveway Dreams · 05-27-2010, 11:25 PM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing that one scoti. Looks like it turned out well.

SCOTI · 05-27-2010, 11:33 PM

I told him I started a thread on it & he said he was signing up. Maybe he'll chime in....

Jonboy · 05-28-2010, 08:39 AM

Truck looks really good. Any of those parts trucks still laying around?

PRUNEDA · 05-28-2010, 12:42 PM

Looks nice Scoti, what do you mean when you say that your friend liked that he didn't need to modify the inner wheel well? Modification need when running 20's all around?

SCOTI · 05-28-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PRUNEDA

Looks nice Scoti, what do you mean when you say that your friend liked that he didn't need to modify the inner wheel well? Modification need when running 20's all around?

28" tall front tire (245-40-20) w/a 6" front drop = constant buzzing, even @ low speeds. He opted for a little less than 27" tall front tire & about 5" drop for everyday drivability ( & no front fender well interference).

jdurant · 05-28-2010, 04:05 PM

Man, I was hoping you were posting new pics. It looks great, simple, clean. Can't wait to see some good finished pics.

PRUNEDA · 05-28-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

28" tall front tire (245-40-20) w/a 6" front drop = constant buzzing, even @ low speeds. He opted for a little less than 27" tall front tire & about 5" drop for everyday drivability ( & no front fender well interference).

Ah ok.

Detroitcustoms · 05-28-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

My buddy that has the paint/body shop where my big window swap is being done is wrapping up the build-up of his 75. It's a 'budget' build using parts from various OE trucks that were hauled to the wrecking yard by his future SIL. The cab is the only OE piece from his original truck.... the front fenders, each door, hood, grille, bumpers, bed, seat (you get the idea) are all from different trucks.

I told him to get personalized plates that say MUTT T T . . .....

Thank you EVERYBODY... for the great response on my new ride,im planning on driveing hell out of this one..... and no im not to cheap to buy personalized plates we just kept this build way under budget so we wouldnt have 20 or 30 grand in it so we can enjoy it
Thanks all....... Detroitcustoms

Detroitcustoms · 05-28-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Truck looks really good. Any of those parts trucks still laying around?

I have another Bed With NEW Quaters. and a super floor

**lolife99** · 05-28-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroitcustoms

Thank you EVERYBODY... for the great response on my new ride,im planning on driveing hell out of this one..... and no im not to cheap to buy personalized plates we just kept this build way under budget so we wouldnt have 20 or 30 grand in it so we can enjoy it
Thanks all....... Detroitcustoms

Welcome to the board.
I wish we had quality body shops here in MO that wanted to work on custom stuff.
Keep us posted on your truck progress.
What else do you have planned for it?
You gonna run all the side trim?

Smoke_Dog · 05-30-2010, 07:45 PM

Likey! Its projects like this, that keep me broke, and the imagination rolling!

SCOTI · 06-02-2010, 07:22 PM

TTT w/a new pic of the 'humble' starting point . . .....

Jonboy · 06-02-2010, 10:31 PM

That's pretty humble.....

SCOTI · 08-22-2010, 12:59 AM

I left the shop earlier tonight & this thing turned out SWEET!

The interior is extremely well done & compliments the truck. The stereo & insulation are done right. It's quiet & has great sound quality. The tailgate & gas door were recently painted & hung so the entire body was finally washed/buffed (today). The wheel opening trim is installed w/some fresh 'bling' added to the bed (chrome bed bolts & tailgate straps.

I'll get back out there sometime this week w/my camera for some 'it's done' pics. It might even see some cruise time by the end of the week after an alignment.

Davidmichael · 08-22-2010, 09:16 AM

I really like it

05-26-2010, 09:48 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Buddies truck.... My buddy that has the paint/body shop where my big window swap is being done is wrapping up the build-up of his 75. It's a 'budget' build using parts from various OE trucks that were hauled to the wrecking yard by his future SIL. The cab is the only OE piece from his original truck.... the front fenders, each door, hood, grille, bumpers, bed, seat (you get the idea) are all from different trucks. I told him to get personalized plates that say MUTT T T . . ..... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-27-2010 at 08:08 PM.

05-26-2010, 09:53 PM	#2
crossy's son Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsville, New jersey (southern) Posts: 143	Re: Buddies truck.... Very nice! Love the wheels/tires/drop. Love the whole truck actually! __________________ Mine- '91 GMC RCSB 2wd, 350tbi, 5 speed, 3.42 G80 -Dad/Me Projects/Toys 75 SWB Silverado Factory 454, Th400 87 SWB Silverado 305tbi, 700r4, 2.73's...17.4 @74mph a couple dodge cummins trucks. PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE ME ABOUT FACTORY TACH DASHES, I AM NOT MY FATHER AND I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THEM. Thanks

05-26-2010, 10:21 PM	#3
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Buddies truck.... It looks mean as hell! Nicely done, jaw dropping to say the least! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

05-26-2010, 10:44 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Buddies truck.... Nithing wrong with a junkyard dog when it comes out like that. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-26-2010, 11:10 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Buddies truck.... He plans to drive the wee out of it (thus the 18/20 combo Ken). I tried getting him to do 20's all around but he said he really liked how my como looked & was dead set on that (plus he liked the fact that I didn't have to modify the front inner wheel wells w/the 18's). It's got a late model 383 Vortec stroker w/GM serp set-up too. The interior should be equally as nice as his 'in-house' guy has done some decent stuff. The interior color is a dark peanutbutter-ish tan/brown. The dash is painted & cleared w/a product called 'soft-touch' (it almost feels like it's fabric). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-27-2010, 08:06 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Buddies truck.... I just left the shop & this SOB looks gooooooooooooood! They screwed him on the wheel BSing in the rear but are getting him some new wheels w/the correct BS (what I told him to use & what he paid for). I also found out it's not a 383.... It's a fresh 350 w/forged internals (the builder was planning to juice the motor) w/something close to a ZZ4/GM Hot cam inside. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-27-2010, 10:27 PM	#7
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Buddies truck.... I'll just bet he won't spend a dime on a MUTT TT license plate

05-27-2010, 11:14 PM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Buddies truck.... Beautiful truck. I love a Black dropped square. But I'm not partial or anything. __________________ --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.

05-27-2010, 11:16 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Buddies truck.... Really NICE. Post more pics when it's all back together! Who's he buying his TTII's from? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-27-2010, 11:22 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Buddies truck.... He got them through Discount Tire. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-27-2010, 11:25 PM	#11
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Buddies truck.... Very nice. Thanks for sharing that one scoti. Looks like it turned out well. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

05-27-2010, 11:33 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Buddies truck.... I told him I started a thread on it & he said he was signing up. Maybe he'll chime in.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-28-2010, 08:39 AM	#13
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05-28-2010, 12:42 PM	#14
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Re: Buddies truck.... Looks nice Scoti, what do you mean when you say that your friend liked that he didn't need to modify the inner wheel well? Modification need when running 20's all around?

05-28-2010, 04:05 PM	#16
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05-30-2010, 07:45 PM	#21
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: Buddies truck.... Likey! Its projects like this, that keep me broke, and the imagination rolling!

06-02-2010, 07:22 PM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Buddies truck.... TTT w/a new pic of the 'humble' starting point . . ..... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-02-2010, 10:31 PM	#23
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Buddies truck.... That's pretty humble..... __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-22-2010, 12:59 AM	#24
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Buddies truck.... I left the shop earlier tonight & this thing turned out SWEET! The interior is extremely well done & compliments the truck. The stereo & insulation are done right. It's quiet & has great sound quality. The tailgate & gas door were recently painted & hung so the entire body was finally washed/buffed (today). The wheel opening trim is installed w/some fresh 'bling' added to the bed (chrome bed bolts & tailgate straps. I'll get back out there sometime this week w/my camera for some 'it's done' pics. It might even see some cruise time by the end of the week after an alignment. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-22-2010 at 12:59 AM.

08-22-2010, 09:16 AM	#25
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