"The Bull" 1953 - 5 window - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WV1967LWB · 04-08-2015, 10:08 PM

Well after a long search for a AD it finally has started to take shape. I have been playing with the 67 to 72 trucks for quite sometime. I currently have 1967 LWB with 78K on it. I have changed some small stuff on the interior and it came with a I6 and 3 on the tree and it has been swapped out for a 350/350 combo. I have refrained from changing much more than that but I do have everything to put it closer to the short grass instead of the tall weeds if I so choose.

I have been looking for the right AD for quite sometime. I just couldn't find the right truck for the right price. Just about every truck, I looked at was either over priced for what was there or way to far gone to even mess with. I had a couple of chances to buy trucks that were already done but they just weren't done like I wanted so I knew I was gonna make changes and therefore it wasn't worth it. After a conversation with Skymangs and seeing some of his work. I knew I wanted for him to build me the right truck as soon as I found it. He offered to look for me a truck near him. So between the two of us looking, a 1953 with 5 window cab was located. The truck is solid plus someone has already started to do a S-10 chassis swap on it. The truck is pretty much complete.

Over the next few months you will be able to keep up with the build here.

The current plan is...
Patina Paint
S-10 chassis swap
stuff a LS engine with a Automatic
True dual exhaust to exit forward of the rear wheels
Fuel tank under the bed
Interior will be modernized but will retain stock appearance
Visor
Ride height around the 5 inches

and.... of course Skymangs magic!!!

Here is my 1967.... and NO it is not for sale.

(note: The bed molding was being replaced when I took this picture last year)

iowaboynca · 04-08-2015, 10:28 PM

sounds like a plan. Can't wait.

Sim6 · 04-08-2015, 10:53 PM

You'll have an awesome truck when he is done!

oossuuu754 · 04-09-2015, 09:18 AM

Chris is awesome. He told me about the truck he located for you and glad now I know where to follow the build.

WV1967LWB · 04-09-2015, 10:56 PM

Here is the start of the 3 to 4 month process... Pretty solid but as Skymangs' says it is in a thousand pieces.

Can tell its going to need a cab corner or two in this pic

Bedsides are in pretty good shape... Not much repair work to do

The hood is solid as well

**Advanced Design** · 04-10-2015, 07:58 AM

Nice 67, great project, I will be tagging along!

FarmerSid · 04-11-2015, 08:28 AM

For a truck that old those bedsides and fenders look to be in awesome shape.

skymangs · 04-12-2015, 08:49 AM

They really are in nice shape! I was impressed with how solid the truck is. It is becoming challenging though to keep each of these builds unique. I'll be looking to do a few special touches on Bull to give him a little extra swagger!

WV1967LWB · 04-12-2015, 04:07 PM

Some more pictures..

**Advanced Design** · 04-12-2015, 04:19 PM

That is solid. Where did you find it?

WV1967LWB · 04-12-2015, 06:40 PM

It was found in Joplin, Mo.

WV1967LWB · 05-01-2015, 11:23 PM

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oossuuu754 · 07-24-2015, 03:04 PM

Most of you know that Chris was injured very badly in a shop fire a couple weeks ago. I have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help Chris (AKA SKYMANGS, Ole Sarge) and his family with medical expenses. Please share this with as many people as possible. Chris was the first to help with any questions, lets see if we can help him out here: Chris Klapp, AKA: SKYMANGS, Ole Sarge

04-08-2015, 10:08 PM	#1
WV1967LWB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 19	"The Bull" 1953 - 5 window Well after a long search for a AD it finally has started to take shape. I have been playing with the 67 to 72 trucks for quite sometime. I currently have 1967 LWB with 78K on it. I have changed some small stuff on the interior and it came with a I6 and 3 on the tree and it has been swapped out for a 350/350 combo. I have refrained from changing much more than that but I do have everything to put it closer to the short grass instead of the tall weeds if I so choose. I have been looking for the right AD for quite sometime. I just couldn't find the right truck for the right price. Just about every truck, I looked at was either over priced for what was there or way to far gone to even mess with. I had a couple of chances to buy trucks that were already done but they just weren't done like I wanted so I knew I was gonna make changes and therefore it wasn't worth it. After a conversation with Skymangs and seeing some of his work. I knew I wanted for him to build me the right truck as soon as I found it. He offered to look for me a truck near him. So between the two of us looking, a 1953 with 5 window cab was located. The truck is solid plus someone has already started to do a S-10 chassis swap on it. The truck is pretty much complete. Over the next few months you will be able to keep up with the build here. The current plan is... Patina Paint S-10 chassis swap stuff a LS engine with a Automatic True dual exhaust to exit forward of the rear wheels Fuel tank under the bed Interior will be modernized but will retain stock appearance Visor Ride height around the 5 inches and.... of course Skymangs magic!!! Here is my 1967.... and NO it is not for sale. (note: The bed molding was being replaced when I took this picture last year)

04-08-2015, 10:28 PM	#2
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window sounds like a plan. Can't wait. __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

04-08-2015, 10:53 PM	#3
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window You'll have an awesome truck when he is done!

04-09-2015, 09:18 AM	#4
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window Chris is awesome. He told me about the truck he located for you and glad now I know where to follow the build. __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

04-09-2015, 10:56 PM	#5
WV1967LWB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 19	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window Here is the start of the 3 to 4 month process... Pretty solid but as Skymangs' says it is in a thousand pieces. Can tell its going to need a cab corner or two in this pic Bedsides are in pretty good shape... Not much repair work to do The hood is solid as well

04-10-2015, 07:58 AM	#6
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window Nice 67, great project, I will be tagging along! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-11-2015, 08:28 AM	#7
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window For a truck that old those bedsides and fenders look to be in awesome shape. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-12-2015, 08:49 AM	#8
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window They really are in nice shape! I was impressed with how solid the truck is. It is becoming challenging though to keep each of these builds unique. I'll be looking to do a few special touches on Bull to give him a little extra swagger! __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

04-12-2015, 04:07 PM	#9
WV1967LWB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 19	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window Some more pictures..

04-12-2015, 04:19 PM	#10
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window That is solid. Where did you find it? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-12-2015, 06:40 PM	#11
WV1967LWB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 19	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window It was found in Joplin, Mo.

05-01-2015, 11:23 PM	#12
WV1967LWB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 19	Posted via Mobile Device

07-24-2015, 03:04 PM	#13
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: "The Bull" 1953 - 5 window Most of you know that Chris was injured very badly in a shop fire a couple weeks ago. I have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help Chris (AKA SKYMANGS, Ole Sarge) and his family with medical expenses. Please share this with as many people as possible. Chris was the first to help with any questions, lets see if we can help him out here: Chris Klapp, AKA: SKYMANGS, Ole Sarge __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189



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