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03-10-2015, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Scottsdale Arizona
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New Member / New Build
I've been a member a short time and thoroughly enjoy reading threads every day. I recently bought a 71 shortbed. Well, a LB to SB conversion. I've never done a body off restoration, so here goes. Although being a mechanic and shop owner for 40 years, body work and rust are a new challenge. Thanks to all for your help.
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03-10-2015, 07:51 PM
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The Older Generation
   
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: New Member / New Build
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Nice lookin' truck! The guys on here can help with about anything. There is a paint & bodywork forum and that would be a good place to ask your rust repair questions. Welcome to the board.... LockDoc
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
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03-11-2015, 10:05 AM
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Location: Scottsdale Arizona
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Re: New Member / New Build
Thanks Doc Unfortunately the truck is not near as good as the pictures! I'll post some more pics later.
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03-11-2015, 05:54 PM
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Re: New Member / New Build
Okay Here we go. Had to sell the bed, rear fenders, wheel wells. Too much serious rust. While checking out the frame I found a bad hack job of shortening the frame. Poof, their goes the frame. Fortunately, our local yard, DVAP, had a perfect one in stock. Very lucky. I had the frame blasted and powdercoated satin black. Az Powdercoat did a beautiful job. Here's a few pics.
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03-11-2015, 09:50 PM
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The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: New Member / New Build
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Frame looks good. Too bad you are having to replace so much stuff... That is why I always take a piece of cardboard and a good strong light with me when I go look at a truck. That way you can slide underneath it and check it out real good. LockDoc
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03-11-2015, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: New Member / New Build
Hey Diggers Dad ...
 to the forums and  from Ohio.  Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you but I am sure it will be worth it.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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03-12-2015, 10:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Scottsdale Arizona
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Re: New Member / New Build
Hey Doc and 70. Thanks for the replies. I'll post some more pics later on the engine and other goodies from the shop.
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03-12-2015, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Smyrna TN
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Re: New Member / New Build
Welcome to the forum. Looks like you're off to a great start and taking no short cuts. Going to be a nice truck!
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1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN |
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03-12-2015, 12:18 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Scottsdale Arizona
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Re: New Member / New Build
EG Thanks. Here's some pics of a 75 Jimmy that my shop changed the drivetrain to an LS w/ a 700r4. The Jimmy had a 400 SB. So I built that engine. Stock crank, polished, honed, stock cam, roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer, Q-jet, HEI, shorty headers. Lots of free horsepower. Built for cruisin', hopefully decent MPG w/ a 700r4, 3.08 rear gear.
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03-13-2015, 05:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Scottsdale Arizona
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Re: New Member / New Build
How do I switch this thread to the Projects and Builds Forum?
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