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**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-15-2012, 12:25 PM

I thought that I would show you guys how the 68 build is going. I am taking it to the exhaust shop today. It is hard to believe, but just a few short weaks ago this was an ugly beige truck with choclate brown top... WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-15-2012, 12:26 PM

You can follow the build, or at least what I posted on my facebook page by clicking on the link in my signature. WES

CG · 02-15-2012, 12:31 PM

Looks good. Are you building that for a customer?

Bert W · 02-15-2012, 12:33 PM

Lookin' Sharp! I like that shade of red.

black_sheep454 · 02-15-2012, 01:06 PM

Not a fan of the wheels but thecrest of the truck looks great.
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**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-15-2012, 02:08 PM

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Looks good. Are you building that for a customer?

Yes.

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Lookin' Sharp! I like that shade of red.

It is a 2008 Honda Red.

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Not a fan of the wheels but thecrest of the truck looks great.

Me either. They are going to be replaced with new ones. The customer will be doing that though. WES

Lee H · 02-15-2012, 02:19 PM

Nice!

**RenoKeene** · 02-15-2012, 03:22 PM

Good job Wes!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-15-2012, 04:17 PM

Thanks guys. I am going to try to get a couple of better pics once I am done, but befor my client comes to get it. I still need to mount the door mirrors, steering column bezel and ebrake handle cover. WES

dukcaln · 02-15-2012, 04:25 PM

good work nice job....like it

rsavage · 02-15-2012, 06:00 PM

Nice work Wes!

BB72CHEVKT · 02-15-2012, 06:16 PM

Did you paint it Wes? Looks good!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-15-2012, 06:54 PM

Thanks again, I didn't paint it. I have a freind down the road that did the paint work. I do everything except finnish bodywork and paint. WES

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2012, 11:49 PM

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That's a nice lookin' truck. He should be proud to drive that. I'm a sucker for red anyway...

LockDoc

**70cst** · 02-15-2012, 11:53 PM

Sweet!!! I just wish you were closer when I had the Circuit Rider done.

Nice work WES

383longhorn · 02-16-2012, 05:27 AM

wes that truck looks amazing!! u do great work ill come in soon and check it out. wont be driving my longhorn tho): 2nd gear in the tranny is no more.

**Tom Vogel** · 02-16-2012, 10:48 AM

Fine Wes. now come down here and work on mine. lol

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-17-2012, 01:47 PM

Love to Tom, but how would I get to go clam digging..lol WES

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-18-2012, 09:38 AM

Truck turned out great wes good to see your still stayin busy..

02-15-2012, 12:25 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Thought I would show.. I thought that I would show you guys how the 68 build is going. I am taking it to the exhaust shop today. It is hard to believe, but just a few short weaks ago this was an ugly beige truck with choclate brown top... WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-15-2012, 12:26 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Thought I would show.. You can follow the build, or at least what I posted on my facebook page by clicking on the link in my signature. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-15-2012, 12:31 PM	#3
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02-15-2012, 12:33 PM	#4
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02-15-2012, 01:06 PM	#5
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02-15-2012, 02:19 PM	#7
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02-15-2012, 03:22 PM	#8
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02-15-2012, 04:17 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Thought I would show.. Thanks guys. I am going to try to get a couple of better pics once I am done, but befor my client comes to get it. I still need to mount the door mirrors, steering column bezel and ebrake handle cover. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-15-2012, 04:25 PM	#10
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02-15-2012, 06:00 PM	#11
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02-15-2012, 06:16 PM	#12
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02-15-2012, 06:54 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Thought I would show.. Thanks again, I didn't paint it. I have a freind down the road that did the paint work. I do everything except finnish bodywork and paint. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-15-2012, 11:49 PM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Thought I would show.. - That's a nice lookin' truck. He should be proud to drive that. I'm a sucker for red anyway... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-15-2012, 11:53 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Thought I would show.. Sweet!!! I just wish you were closer when I had the Circuit Rider done. Nice work WES __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-16-2012, 05:27 AM	#16
383longhorn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: olympia washington Posts: 63	Re: Thought I would show.. wes that truck looks amazing!! u do great work ill come in soon and check it out. wont be driving my longhorn tho): 2nd gear in the tranny is no more. __________________ Josh 1970 custom camper 20 longhorn 1970 ford f250 highboy



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02-16-2012, 10:48 AM	#17
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Thought I would show.. Fine Wes. now come down here and work on mine. lol

02-17-2012, 01:47 PM	#18
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Thought I would show.. Love to Tom, but how would I get to go clam digging..lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-18-2012, 09:38 AM	#19
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