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**grumpy** · 02-21-2011, 12:47 AM

My wife says Im outta control.

A week ago wed, I had a 65 short fleet delivered up to Ohio from southern Virginia. It had no motor or trans but was cheap.
I decided Im too lazy to actually build it, so I put it out for the world to see.

Well, a local guy has wanted one, and offered a Harley bobber project and cash, for the truck

So 7 days after its trip north, it left for a 15 mile journey to its new home. And I took possesion of this little hardtailed sporty.

Well, being 6'1 and 320, this isnt the bike for me. So I promtly list it and it sells 2 days later.

So today I roll out 70 miles from home and buy this 66 short fleet. And drove it home.
283/4spd
5lug disc front
pwr brakes
pwr steering

And he threw in a 72 C10 rearend with 3.08 gears to swap in.

So the plan is to find someone to buy the awesome Fred Sanford aluminum cap

Im going to search here and see how sells the best drop spindles for 72s and order those.
I also want airride. And Im searching for 4 nice plain steel wheels to run.

Also switching to a 88-92 fullsize bench. It has badazz old bucketseats in it, but not what Im going to run.

So now introducing, what my wife calls, The Drippy Rear Special
(the pinion seal and axle seals leak...

)

Delmo · 02-21-2011, 01:05 AM

You got the sickness bad. Welcome.

jimmydean · 02-21-2011, 01:07 AM

That looked like a fun bike, too. But I have both sickness, so I'm not a good example.

3.08 rear, nice deal and fun project.

**Corts60** · 02-21-2011, 02:33 AM

That is awesome man. It's all about the ride or "rides" in your case!

k1rodeoboater · 02-21-2011, 02:32 AM

if I had a home with a 2 car garage and the ability to tow in and store project vehicles it'd be game over....

...as it is I'm seriously considering buying a late 60's V8 chevelle convertible as my next project as soon as I'm done with the truck.

Brainchild · 02-21-2011, 03:12 AM

I had a 62 SWB a few years ago in green my wife called Yoshi,said it looked like the Dino on Mario Brothers, I dunno. Anyway cool trucks,wish I had kept mine.

chevyrestoguy · 02-21-2011, 09:28 AM

I have always been under the notion that it's better to save 'em then to let them die a painful death being abandoned and unloved.

If I had the space, I'd buy every one I could afford. Kind of like the old Crazy Cat lady who can't turn away a stray cat, but I'd be that way with old Chevy and GMC trucks.

jbgroby · 02-21-2011, 09:41 AM

Try this cure........."Take 2 Fords and call me in the morning."

61_FL_Apache · 02-21-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Try this cure........."Take 2 Fords and call me in the morning."

Nice!!

glos55 · 02-21-2011, 10:07 AM

You're in perfect control!!! Silly wife!!! Slam it with steel wheels and thin whites!!!

CVA59 · 02-21-2011, 10:12 AM

I'd say your perfectly normal. Anyone who doesn't feel like we do about these old trucks has the sickness, LOL

Rogue · 02-21-2011, 10:17 AM

Keep Trading up at this rate and you will be set.

7T2 · 02-21-2011, 10:18 AM

I might be interested in the rear end you take out of it, if it's the narrower one. I have a 6 lug wide one with 3:73 gears to trade, or cash.

gostranger · 02-21-2011, 10:47 AM

i dont see any problem just keep trading and selling untill you get what you really want it is better than spending a ton of cash!!

02-21-2011, 12:47 AM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! My wife says Im outta control. A week ago wed, I had a 65 short fleet delivered up to Ohio from southern Virginia. It had no motor or trans but was cheap. I decided Im too lazy to actually build it, so I put it out for the world to see. Well, a local guy has wanted one, and offered a Harley bobber project and cash, for the truck So 7 days after its trip north, it left for a 15 mile journey to its new home. And I took possesion of this little hardtailed sporty. Well, being 6'1 and 320, this isnt the bike for me. So I promtly list it and it sells 2 days later. So today I roll out 70 miles from home and buy this 66 short fleet. And drove it home. 283/4spd 5lug disc front pwr brakes pwr steering And he threw in a 72 C10 rearend with 3.08 gears to swap in. So the plan is to find someone to buy the awesome Fred Sanford aluminum cap Im going to search here and see how sells the best drop spindles for 72s and order those. I also want airride. And Im searching for 4 nice plain steel wheels to run. Also switching to a 88-92 fullsize bench. It has badazz old bucketseats in it, but not what Im going to run. So now introducing, what my wife calls, The Drippy Rear Special (the pinion seal and axle seals leak...) Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

02-21-2011, 01:05 AM	#2
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! You got the sickness bad. Welcome.

02-21-2011, 01:07 AM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! That looked like a fun bike, too. But I have both sickness, so I'm not a good example. 3.08 rear, nice deal and fun project. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-21-2011, 02:33 AM	#4
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome man. It's all about the ride or "rides" in your case! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) Last edited by Corts60; 02-21-2011 at 02:33 AM.

02-21-2011, 02:32 AM	#5
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! if I had a home with a 2 car garage and the ability to tow in and store project vehicles it'd be game over.... ...as it is I'm seriously considering buying a late 60's V8 chevelle convertible as my next project as soon as I'm done with the truck.

02-21-2011, 03:12 AM	#6
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! I had a 62 SWB a few years ago in green my wife called Yoshi,said it looked like the Dino on Mario Brothers, I dunno. Anyway cool trucks,wish I had kept mine. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

02-21-2011, 09:28 AM	#7
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! I have always been under the notion that it's better to save 'em then to let them die a painful death being abandoned and unloved. If I had the space, I'd buy every one I could afford. Kind of like the old Crazy Cat lady who can't turn away a stray cat, but I'd be that way with old Chevy and GMC trucks. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-21-2011, 09:41 AM	#8
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! Try this cure........."Take 2 Fords and call me in the morning." __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-21-2011, 10:07 AM	#10
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! You're in perfect control!!! Silly wife!!! Slam it with steel wheels and thin whites!!! Last edited by glos55; 02-21-2011 at 10:09 AM.

02-21-2011, 10:12 AM	#11
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! I'd say your perfectly normal. Anyone who doesn't feel like we do about these old trucks has the sickness, LOL __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

02-21-2011, 10:17 AM	#12
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! Keep Trading up at this rate and you will be set. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

02-21-2011, 10:18 AM	#13
7T2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 667	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! I might be interested in the rear end you take out of it, if it's the narrower one. I have a 6 lug wide one with 3:73 gears to trade, or cash. __________________ 1957 GMC Ambulance 1962 Belair Wagon 1963 C80 Truck Cab FOR SALE 1969 Chevy C10 Short Bed 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed SOLD 1996 C3500 Dually SOLD

02-21-2011, 10:47 AM	#14
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Please help me stop!!!!!!!!!!! i dont see any problem just keep trading and selling untill you get what you really want it is better than spending a ton of cash!!



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