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Daniel U · 10-09-2006, 01:00 AM

Hi there from CA. I bought my 3600 longbed '54 Chevy p/u in 1991 when I was 16. I bought it for $1,200 and all it needed to run was a carb rebuild. After I rebiult it, I drove it around stock for 2 1/2 years. I got tired of head aches(due to the fuel tank in the cab)and taking the back roads when traveling out of town(due to the high rpms/gears). Shortly after, I bought my 3rd gen Camaro as a daily driver. So the truck sat for almost 15 years before I got to start on it. FFW to today: She sits on a 1/2 ton short bed chassis with an updated boxed front end with independent suspension, power steering, 4 wheel power disc and a 10 bolt posi rear. I'm using the power train from my old 3rd gen Camaro I had totaled when my wife was rear ended on the freeway(A blessing in disguise, upgraded to an 88 IROC). We bought the Camaro back from State Farm and used the Trans/rear end for the '54. I sold the 305 to my mom (for $100 to use on her '54). I bought a rebuilt 4 bolt main 350 long block with all the polished aluminum goodies for the engine and got a sweet deal ($200) on a used TPI intake with 2 computers. I just bought all my chrome for the outside/inside

and am ordering the "Glide Engineering" seat tommoro. I need to find some nice lap belts for it still.(Help please!) I'm using a "Walker" after market radiator. The Vintage Air is mocked up. All body panels, cab, and chassis were soda blasted and etch primed. The bed is almost finished, and 90% of the body work is done(Shaved the passenger side vent, antenea, fuel fill neck, welded the underside of the hood to prevent the rattle when you shut it, finished the bed ends, removed the chain for the tailgate and welded the 70's+ style tailgate hinges, and removed the 3600 body emblem.). The old door latches were ditched(due to the fact that they popped open from time to time) for the more modern "Bear claw" style. I also traded the '54 doors for the older '47-'50 style without the wind wing. I have a $30K budget as that's how much a new Chevy p/u would cost today. I plan on this being a driver, and never see a trailer. Did I mention I love Chevys

Thanks for reading this and any help/suggestions from more experienced gear heads/builders is appreaciated and welcome. Keep you eyes open for updates. Hope to have her done by Jan.'07

Build thread link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212753

**Canadian694x4** · 10-09-2006, 03:07 AM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

jsbgump · 10-09-2006, 07:17 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

redneckgirl · 10-09-2006, 07:37 AM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!! Keep the pics coming!

**N2TRUX** · 10-09-2006, 09:02 AM

Welcome to the forum Daniel. Looks like your off to a great start. Post more pics when you can....

krue · 10-09-2006, 10:42 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

86swb · 10-09-2006, 12:53 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky

71SWBChevy · 10-09-2006, 02:17 PM

to the board from KY!

chevy_fatman · 10-09-2006, 08:03 PM

to the forum from PA!

CAL 58 GMC · 10-09-2006, 11:29 PM

Let me give you the offical WELCOME!! 30k should build you a really nice daily driver, if you spend your money right. It looks like you have a good start already!

Daniel U · 10-10-2006, 12:43 PM

more pics here @: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212753 That's the thread with all the updates. Enjoy the progress pics as I enjoy the truck! P.S. Going with a dark green with tan leather interior. Kinda like the later model Caddilacs I've seen. I want the truck to appear black at night.

shaneschevys · 10-10-2006, 02:43 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**Ron 586** · 11-04-2006, 11:42 AM

Welcome from West Tennessee.

**BOSS** · 11-04-2006, 12:18 PM

Welcome to the board and thanx for joining up

OJOE · 11-05-2006, 08:10 AM

welcome to yhe board from montgomery al

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-05-2006, 10:21 AM

From West TN

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-05-2006, 04:27 PM

welcome to the board from southern oregon...

Daniel U · 12-04-2006, 01:39 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys(and for the help in advance). Daniel U

Bandit76 · 12-05-2006, 04:28 AM

Welcome from Kelowna

10-09-2006, 01:00 AM	#1
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Left coast 54 5 window Hi there from CA. I bought my 3600 longbed '54 Chevy p/u in 1991 when I was 16. I bought it for $1,200 and all it needed to run was a carb rebuild. After I rebiult it, I drove it around stock for 2 1/2 years. I got tired of head aches(due to the fuel tank in the cab)and taking the back roads when traveling out of town(due to the high rpms/gears). Shortly after, I bought my 3rd gen Camaro as a daily driver. So the truck sat for almost 15 years before I got to start on it. FFW to today: She sits on a 1/2 ton short bed chassis with an updated boxed front end with independent suspension, power steering, 4 wheel power disc and a 10 bolt posi rear. I'm using the power train from my old 3rd gen Camaro I had totaled when my wife was rear ended on the freeway(A blessing in disguise, upgraded to an 88 IROC). We bought the Camaro back from State Farm and used the Trans/rear end for the '54. I sold the 305 to my mom (for $100 to use on her '54). I bought a rebuilt 4 bolt main 350 long block with all the polished aluminum goodies for the engine and got a sweet deal ($200) on a used TPI intake with 2 computers. I just bought all my chrome for the outside/inside and am ordering the "Glide Engineering" seat tommoro. I need to find some nice lap belts for it still.(Help please!) I'm using a "Walker" after market radiator. The Vintage Air is mocked up. All body panels, cab, and chassis were soda blasted and etch primed. The bed is almost finished, and 90% of the body work is done(Shaved the passenger side vent, antenea, fuel fill neck, welded the underside of the hood to prevent the rattle when you shut it, finished the bed ends, removed the chain for the tailgate and welded the 70's+ style tailgate hinges, and removed the 3600 body emblem.). The old door latches were ditched(due to the fact that they popped open from time to time) for the more modern "Bear claw" style. I also traded the '54 doors for the older '47-'50 style without the wind wing. I have a $30K budget as that's how much a new Chevy p/u would cost today. I plan on this being a driver, and never see a trailer. Did I mention I love Chevys Thanks for reading this and any help/suggestions from more experienced gear heads/builders is appreaciated and welcome. Keep you eyes open for updates. Hope to have her done by Jan.'07 Build thread link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212753 Attached Images Last edited by Daniel U; 12-04-2006 at 01:33 AM.

10-09-2006, 03:07 AM	#2
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-09-2006, 07:17 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-09-2006, 07:37 AM	#4
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome to the board from Maryland!! Keep the pics coming! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

10-09-2006, 09:02 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome to the forum Daniel. Looks like your off to a great start. Post more pics when you can.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-09-2006, 10:42 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-09-2006, 12:53 PM	#7
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-09-2006, 02:17 PM	#8
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Left coast 54 5 window to the board from KY! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

10-09-2006, 08:03 PM	#9
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: Left coast 54 5 window to the forum from PA! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

10-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Let me give you the offical WELCOME!! 30k should build you a really nice daily driver, if you spend your money right. It looks like you have a good start already! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 10-09-2006 at 11:30 PM.

10-10-2006, 12:43 PM	#11
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Left coast 54 5 window more pics here @: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212753 That's the thread with all the updates. Enjoy the progress pics as I enjoy the truck! P.S. Going with a dark green with tan leather interior. Kinda like the later model Caddilacs I've seen. I want the truck to appear black at night.

10-10-2006, 02:43 PM	#12
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-04-2006, 11:42 AM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Welcome from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-04-2006, 12:18 PM	#14
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11-05-2006, 08:10 AM	#15
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11-05-2006, 10:21 AM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Left coast 54 5 window From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-05-2006, 04:27 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Left coast 54 5 window welcome to the board from southern oregon... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-04-2006, 01:39 AM	#18
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Left coast 54 5 window Thanks for the warm welcome guys(and for the help in advance). Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

12-05-2006, 04:28 AM	#19
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