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02-09-2010, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
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Joining the club...
Well, I don't have a build thread for you cause I bought the truck already done, but I'm the proud owner of a 65 fleetside shortbed. I've lurked on this website for some time, but this is my first post. I know most of you build your own trucks, but I just don't have the time these days with working too much and giving the rest of my time to my wife and 3 yo son. I still love driving and tinkering with classics though.
I saw this truck on ebay and it was done in exactly my style... pretty much what it would have looked like if i had picked all the parts myself... except for the big block. I probably would have used a smaller v8 for mileage purposes... but the bb has the cool factor. So it's a 65 with a 396 hooked to a built up 700r4 and 12 bolt posi rear endwith 373 gears. It's got a static drop with coilovers in the rear and a custom interior and sound system. Here's some pics.... |
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02-09-2010, 08:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
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Re: Joining the club...
a couple more pics...
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02-09-2010, 08:54 PM
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1961 crewcab
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: missoula, mt
Posts: 6,164
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Re: Joining the club...
nice!
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60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955 |
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02-09-2010, 09:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico
Posts: 15
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Re: Joining the club...
wow thats nice
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02-09-2010, 09:29 PM
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One foot in front of the other
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Parrottsville, TN
Posts: 5,443
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Re: Joining the club...
Sharp
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02-09-2010, 09:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: odessa,tx
Posts: 208
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Re: Joining the club...
Chingow!! I can only wish.Cool!!
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02-09-2010, 09:43 PM
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Just here to tinker
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Holland, MI
Posts: 3,697
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Re: Joining the club...
Great looking truck!
And welcome aboard!
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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; 02-09-2010 at 09:44 PM. |
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02-09-2010, 10:32 PM
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Chevy Lover Till The End.
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mascot TN.
Posts: 795
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Re: Joining the club...
Very nice truck. I know you bought it already played with but do you know who makes that steering wheel? I would like to have a light blue one for my 69'.
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1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359 |
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02-09-2010, 11:13 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Loganville, Ga.
Posts: 1,408
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Re: Joining the club...
Wow........Very nice truck love the black, the big block, the interior......Very, very sharp truck.....I'm painting mine black with a Big Block.
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02-09-2010, 11:25 PM
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1 thing at a time is progress.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground GA
Posts: 5,511
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Re: Joining the club...
Beautifull truck.......Wanna trade?
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02-09-2010, 11:34 PM
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Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
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Re: Joining the club...
That is a beautiful truck. Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with buying a finished ride, it's great you've got the resources to have it finished all at once, or somebody already built what you like.
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02-09-2010, 11:36 PM
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Shlong bed club
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: San Diego CA
Posts: 83
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Re: Joining the club...
Shoot i dont care who built it. You own it, its bad ass, so congratulations and welcome to a very cool forum!
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02-09-2010, 11:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 4
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Re: Joining the club...
Thanks everyone for the compliments... I really lucked out on this one. It's done really well and exactly to my taste and the price was way less than it would have cost to build it.
Camaronut... It's a Billet Specialties wheel (half wrap). Funny you mention the wheel... It was possibly the one thing on the truck I was considering changing when I got it, but it's grown on me now. |
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02-10-2010, 01:45 AM
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Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Posts: 5,371
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Re: Joining the club...
welcome aboard...sweet truck...it looks nicely done...i know it was already built, but are there any changes or additions you plan to make yourself? or does everything fit your tastes?
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02-10-2010, 08:30 AM
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Registerd User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,118
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Re: Joining the club...
Man, thats a clean truck. Very nice.
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02-10-2010, 09:06 AM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: High Plains of Colorado
Posts: 2,485
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Re: Joining the club...
I hate you!
 Just kidding... beautiful truck, hard to beat black and a big block for the cool factor. And that buckskin interior looks sweet. If I had any sense at all I would have done the same thing and just bought a finished truck. But I just gotta cut stuff up....... Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-10-2010 at 09:07 AM. |
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02-10-2010, 09:15 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: Joining the club...
Money well spent, nice looking truck!
 to the board from Mid-MO!!!
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-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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02-10-2010, 09:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 290
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Re: Joining the club...
Man thats a good looking truck..
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1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40. |
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02-10-2010, 12:50 PM
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283 Drama Queen
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Surf City, CA
Posts: 2,435
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Re: Joining the club...
 Welcome - From the Left Coast! Fantastic Score! Definitely a sign of the times - and this truck looks like something special. Mac. 
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02-10-2010, 01:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Crosby, Texas
Posts: 377
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Re: Joining the club...
Really a great truck. Really like the attention to the small details.
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02-10-2010, 02:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wataga,IL
Posts: 666
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Re: Joining the club...
welcome to the board and great truck. very classy build that will always be in style. love those wheels
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02-11-2010, 01:22 AM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kansas City, KS
Posts: 3,906
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Re: Joining the club...
Tastefully done with many nice amenities. Great score. Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS and thanks for sharing.
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