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**TBONE1964** · 04-26-2020, 11:57 AM

Just picked this 67 C20. It was an original custom truck with a 327/400 Eaton no spin, power brakes and steering. Had buddy’s per spid.

It is a pretty solid truck but does have typical windshield leak rot. The cab nice enough to do a roof swap. Probably change color to 503. Stock wheels and caps or some nice 8 lug aftermarket.

I have all yrs of these truck but this is my first 67.

**Getter-Done** · 04-26-2020, 12:06 PM

Nice.
In for the Project.

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**too much stuff** · 04-26-2020, 12:07 PM

That cleaned up good. Should be fun.

**68bowtie** · 04-26-2020, 12:10 PM

She’s a well deserving beauty

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-26-2020, 12:11 PM

Very nice, it looks like a different truck after cleaning it.

**dave6672** · 04-26-2020, 12:14 PM

Very cool. It's amazing what a little soap, water and scrubbing can do.

72c20customcamper · 04-26-2020, 02:02 PM

Nice looking truck

Andy4639 · 04-26-2020, 02:11 PM

That cleaned up nicely sir! Some one added the 71-72 tilt steering also!

**HO455** · 04-26-2020, 10:48 PM

Good score! I agree 503 green. It was already Oregon Green when you bought it.

**TBONE1964** · 05-06-2020, 10:52 AM

Just picked up this HO 72 for the project. It has a 4:10, non posi or no no spin

I recently purchased a real nice seat and a 454 carbed engine from an 85 pick up.

I have a very good friend sending me some of the little goodies needed. Thank you CB.

Ill post more up when time permits.

**Getter-Done** · 05-06-2020, 09:44 PM

That's a nice looking chunk.

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68Gold/white · 06-29-2020, 08:02 PM

I have seen some of those wagon wheels (like yours, although not on a 3/4 ton...) painted gloss black, looked real good. I wonder how they'd look in argent silver. Of course you'd have to find some nice center caps...

Is the original engine and trans still in it???

That medium blue 67 color is awesome. I'm liking the original color of yours, also!!!

**TBONE1964** · 06-29-2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I have seen some of those wagon wheels (like yours, although not on a 3/4 ton...) painted gloss black, looked real good. I wonder how they'd look in argent silver. Of course you'd have to find some nice center caps...

Is the original engine and trans still in it???

That medium blue 67 color is awesome. I'm liking the original color of yours, also!!!

I was going to paint them argent and then I found these. They need some more polishing but got a nice deal on them. I bought new centers on ebay and new lug nuts.

327 is gone but 400 trans is in it. It currently has a 78 350. Soon to be a 454. The plan is to make it appear as a factory big block truck.

It is going to wind up (503) green. I like the blue but I like the green better and it does need a repaint.

68Gold/white · 06-29-2020, 09:47 PM

I DO like THOSE wheels!!! Are those aftermarket???

GM used to put aluminum wheels like that on 1/2 tons. My brothers 84 GMC had the aluminum wheels on it originally.

I guess you know, you need the narrow the tops of the frame (where the engine sits), on a 67 for a big block exhaust to clear properly...

**TBONE1964** · 06-30-2020, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I DO like THOSE wheels!!! Are those aftermarket???

GM used to put aluminum wheels like that on 1/2 tons. My brothers 84 GMC had the aluminum wheels on it originally.

I guess you know, you need the narrow the tops of the frame (where the engine sits), on a 67 for a big block exhaust to clear properly...

Wheels are aftermarket yes. I was expecting to trim rails. We did the same swap years ago on a friends 67 BBC transplant.

Thank you

**Stephen717** · 06-30-2020, 09:37 AM

Hey, I see your truck was optioned with the no slip option, if you're looking at switching over to the non no slip I'd be more than happy to buy the no slip rear section for my truck if it's a good gearing. Or a tru track unit if you have one. My truck is also getting a 454 and it's be nice to have more than just one tir e spinning at once. Just pm me if interested

MattyBs71 · 06-30-2020, 02:52 PM

Looking good Tom! When you gonna remove that Ford mirror off the driver side there?

**TBONE1964** · 07-30-2020, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyBs71

Looking good Tom! When you gonna remove that Ford mirror off the driver side there?

Sometime last week I pulled the Ford mirrors. I have some original arms to put back with the little useless 4 inch mirror heads.

Dash is getting ready for paint. Accumulating parts is a lot of fun.

**TBONE1964** · 06-03-2021, 12:00 PM

Its been a while but wanted to up date the status on Herman.

Herman decided he liked red, so red it will be. I have some thoughts rattling around about red/burgandy two tone but not sure yet. May add side trim but not sure yet. Most of my effort has been on the bottom of the truck. Many hrs of scrubbing. Surprised by how clean it is under all the muck. This truck was nearly scrapped. Glad to save it.

**leddzepp** · 06-03-2021, 12:10 PM

Looks good Tom!

**TBONE1964** · 06-03-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Looks good Tom!

Thank you Scott. It is motivating when you have something decent to start with.

**Smitty** · 06-03-2021, 05:45 PM

Looking good Tom. Everything starts at the bottom. Makes for a more fulfilling feeling when you get to the top.

Breadstick · 06-03-2021, 12:24 PM

Looks great. Any tips for cleaning under the truck? I have some wire wheels and pressure washer planned, but not sure which cleaner/degreaser to use.

**TBONE1964** · 06-03-2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Breadstick

Looks great. Any tips for cleaning under the truck? I have some wire wheels and pressure washer planned, but not sure which cleaner/degreaser to use.

Used a combination of things. First blast off the big chunks without using any chemicals. Let it dry and I used Oil Eater (bought on Amazon) or Castrol Super Clean. Put your rain coat on and go at it. A face shield will help but does restrict what you can see. After a good blast with pressure washer and air dry, I go after it with some Goof Off. Goof Off is great tar remover. I then wire wheeled as much as I could with out taking off the original paint/ecoat.

I got lucky as this is a pretty clean truck on the bottom side.

**lolife99** · 06-03-2021, 10:22 PM

Great job of saving this truck!

04-26-2020, 11:57 AM	#1
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	My new 67 Project. Just picked this 67 C20. It was an original custom truck with a 327/400 Eaton no spin, power brakes and steering. Had buddy’s per spid. It is a pretty solid truck but does have typical windshield leak rot. The cab nice enough to do a roof swap. Probably change color to 503. Stock wheels and caps or some nice 8 lug aftermarket. I have all yrs of these truck but this is my first 67. Attached Images __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C Last edited by TBONE1964; 04-26-2020 at 12:17 PM.

04-26-2020, 12:06 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,454	Re: My new 67 Project. Nice. In for the Project. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

04-26-2020, 12:07 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: My new 67 Project. That cleaned up good. Should be fun. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-26-2020, 12:10 PM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,803	Re: My new 67 Project. She’s a well deserving beauty __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-26-2020, 12:11 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: My new 67 Project. Very nice, it looks like a different truck after cleaning it. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-26-2020, 12:14 PM	#6
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04-26-2020, 02:02 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,765	Re: My new 67 Project. Nice looking truck __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

04-26-2020, 02:11 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: My new 67 Project. That cleaned up nicely sir! Some one added the 71-72 tilt steering also! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-26-2020, 10:48 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,415	Re: My new 67 Project. Good score! I agree 503 green. It was already Oregon Green when you bought it. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-06-2020, 10:52 AM	#10
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My new 67 Project. Just picked up this HO 72 for the project. It has a 4:10, non posi or no no spin I recently purchased a real nice seat and a 454 carbed engine from an 85 pick up. I have a very good friend sending me some of the little goodies needed. Thank you CB. Ill post more up when time permits. Attached Images __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

05-06-2020, 09:44 PM	#11
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,454	Re: My new 67 Project. That's a nice looking chunk. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

06-29-2020, 08:02 PM	#12
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,419	Re: My new 67 Project. I have seen some of those wagon wheels (like yours, although not on a 3/4 ton...) painted gloss black, looked real good. I wonder how they'd look in argent silver. Of course you'd have to find some nice center caps... Is the original engine and trans still in it??? That medium blue 67 color is awesome. I'm liking the original color of yours, also!!!

06-29-2020, 09:47 PM	#14
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,419	Re: My new 67 Project. I DO like THOSE wheels!!! Are those aftermarket??? GM used to put aluminum wheels like that on 1/2 tons. My brothers 84 GMC had the aluminum wheels on it originally. I guess you know, you need the narrow the tops of the frame (where the engine sits), on a 67 for a big block exhaust to clear properly...

06-30-2020, 09:37 AM	#16
Stephen717 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Loris South Carolina Posts: 429	Re: My new 67 Project. Hey, I see your truck was optioned with the no slip option, if you're looking at switching over to the non no slip I'd be more than happy to buy the no slip rear section for my truck if it's a good gearing. Or a tru track unit if you have one. My truck is also getting a 454 and it's be nice to have more than just one tir e spinning at once. Just pm me if interested

06-30-2020, 02:52 PM	#17
MattyBs71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buckley, Washington Posts: 333	Re: My new 67 Project. Looking good Tom! When you gonna remove that Ford mirror off the driver side there?



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06-03-2021, 12:00 PM	#19
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My new 67 Project. Its been a while but wanted to up date the status on Herman. Herman decided he liked red, so red it will be. I have some thoughts rattling around about red/burgandy two tone but not sure yet. May add side trim but not sure yet. Most of my effort has been on the bottom of the truck. Many hrs of scrubbing. Surprised by how clean it is under all the muck. This truck was nearly scrapped. Glad to save it. Attached Images __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

06-03-2021, 12:10 PM	#20
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,046	Re: My new 67 Project. Looks good Tom! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-03-2021, 05:45 PM	#22
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Re: My new 67 Project. Looking good Tom. Everything starts at the bottom. Makes for a more fulfilling feeling when you get to the top. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

06-03-2021, 12:24 PM	#23
Breadstick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB, IL Posts: 210	Re: My new 67 Project. Looks great. Any tips for cleaning under the truck? I have some wire wheels and pressure washer planned, but not sure which cleaner/degreaser to use.

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