"Pabst Blue Ribbon" SOLD..Now I need another.. Oregon dudes, Whos in?

[bird7263]

I sold the Blue Ribbon a few weeks back.. Dont know why, I just got a wild hair up my ass and sold it.. I really needed the money for family purposes. But still I am really bummed I dont have my ride anymore. Luckly it went to a cool dude in Tacoma and I know he will take good care of it.

So now I am on a mission. I am really looking for a 4-5-6 long box I can start on. I might have one in mind. But I am reaching out to my Oregon Boys for some help in parts or maybe a shell of a truck. I am gonna build a rusty rat. I am gonna hold off bags for now and just try to find one I can get low and make a driver.. I am really trying to do this on the cheap, I mean real cheap..

To break my heart even more.. Here is a pic of my old baby last weekend at Billetproof. How heart wrenching but looking good.

[bird7263]

Here is the pic, Sent from Chevytrucknuts phone.. Thanks Jack.

[jonzcustomshop]

yeah I saw that in the show coverage..

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

yeah I saw that in the show coverage..

wheres the show pics???

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

wheres the show pics???

over here! lots of pics! more on the other pages too.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ht=billetproof

[bird7263]

Here are a few pics of a 66 a friend of mine said I could have for $800.. 327, manual, manual, manual. But a great starter. I am thinking of leaving the patina alone and just swapping over to 5 or 6 lug and getting it lowered about 3 front 7 rear. I am now on a mission to find some donor half ton running gear.

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

over here! Lots of pics! More on the other pages too.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ht=billetproof

awsome pics man...thanks!!!

[bird7263]

Thanks Van for the great words. Your a great dude, and I think we will be come great friends because of the sale.

It seems I thought I could live with out a 66 but I was wrong. So with that said, I am gonnna buy the one up top I posted a few pics of. Its a little ugly. But I have a nice 66 polished grill and a few other parts laying around still. I am going to get a few guys over here on a Sunday with some parts and donated time and see if we can get this ol long box to be on some half ton running gear, laying low and looking good. Leave the patina and throw some stripping on it.

Now I just need to come up with name for her. Also need to find some wheels and tires. Other then that should be set to go to get back into the scene again.

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by bird7263

I sold the Blue Ribbon a few weeks back.. Dont know why, I just got a wild hair up my ass and sold it.. I really needed the money for family purposes. But still I am really bummed I dont have my ride anymore. Luckly it went to a cool dude in Tacoma and I know he will take good care of it.

So now I am on a mission. I am really looking for a 4-5-6 long box I can start on. I might have one in mind. But I am reaching out to my Oregon Boys for some help in parts or maybe a shell of a truck. I am gonna build a rusty rat. I am gonna hold off bags for now and just try to find one I can get low and make a driver.. I am really trying to do this on the cheap, I mean real cheap..

To break my heart even more.. Here is a pic of my old baby last weekend at Billetproof. How heart wrenching but looking good.

Dam!!! I'm in shock...BUT you gotta do whet you gotta do.

[CHIZZLER]

Nice find ryan .i have a complete 63 short bed rolling chassie i might be willing to donate to your project if you get the truck.your old truck looked pretty killer at billetproof last weekend.

[CHIZZLER]

Here is a bad pic.6 lug drum to drum.all the majors are there.

[bird7263]

Nice.. I could be down with that.. I am planning on leaving it a LWB. I have had SWB and stepsides. But never a long box yet. But I do need 6 lug running gear and some six lug wheels and tires too very soon.

[Corts60]

Hey Ryan, I saw your truck last weekend as well.

My neighbor has a '66 GMC long bed. It was originally a custom cab, still has the v-6 and 4-speed. It needs quite a bit of cosmetic work but runs and drives. It is a half ton, 6 lug. I don't have a pic and I am not sure if neighbor wants to sell it but I'll let you know tomorrow if you are interested.

-Cort

[bird7263]

Cort- Thanks for looking out.. That is why I love the Chevy truck world. We are always looking out for one another. Check out the one above. Its got a 327, four speed and the perfect patina. A little rust in the fenders(which is cool) for what I am doing. I talked to Jack and Jake(drop shop) and got some parts getting donated. I am doing this on the cheap. Putting this together for nothing or as little as possible. Its not gonna be bagged or sick like my 66 shortstep, but it will still be sick.

I am gonna have a bbq or something on a Sunday coming up and get a few guys over here to do a 6 lug swap over. Just need to find some steel wheels and some decent tires. Want to get about 2-3 drop up front and about 7 out back. Lay it low, make it driver so I can at least still hang with my boys. I feel so out of place right now.. I dont have ride to cruise other then my Harley.

[Corts60]

I hear ya man. Make sure you keep us updated what sunday it is, I'll see if I'm available to come down.

-Cort

[ol_skool_chevy]

Originally Posted by bird7263

I sold the Blue Ribbon a few weeks back.. Dont know why, I just got a wild hair up my ass and sold it.. I really needed the money for family purposes. But still I am really bummed I dont have my ride anymore. Luckly it went to a cool dude in Tacoma and I know he will take good care of it.

So now I am on a mission. I am really looking for a 4-5-6 long box I can start on. I might have one in mind. But I am reaching out to my Oregon Boys for some help in parts or maybe a shell of a truck. I am gonna build a rusty rat. I am gonna hold off bags for now and just try to find one I can get low and make a driver.. I am really trying to do this on the cheap, I mean real cheap..

To break my heart even more.. Here is a pic of my old baby last weekend at Billetproof. How heart wrenching but looking good.

I'll Keep a eye out for a truck for you......I am close to Tigard...I see trucks all the time....I found mine in Tigard buried in black berry bushes off Hwy 99

[VanDamn]

Whats up all,

Yeh, I'm the guy that bought Ryans totally awesome "66" Trad Rod. If any of you that have ever seen the PBR Trad Rod , you already know how freakin cool this truck is , inside and out. You can definitly tell that Ryan put his soul into this one...I came down from Tacoma to check it out after talking with Ryan on the phone a couple of times. When I got there the Trad was sittin pretty outside, sittin low and proud. Ryan came out and we started goin over the truck and bulls**tin, felt like I knew him for years...Totally cool dude. I know you guys have felt what I did when I first seen this sick truck. It was callin out to me, there was a connection...I was"nt leavin without..lol. Me and Ryan stuck the deal and hung out for awhile. As I was leaving I looked in the rear view and seen The Man (Ryan) standing in the road watchin the Trad as I rode out of site. I know what he felt...we all been there.
So, with all that, just wanted to say thanks Ryan..The PBR Trad will be well takin care of ,with some touches of my own...I'll be callin ya and comin on here for advice and updates. And hopefully meeting you guys sometime..If your ever up this way or live around Tacoma, give me a shout. Peace

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by VanDamn

Whats up all,

Yeh, I'm the guy that bought Ryans totally awesome "66" Trad Rod. If any of you that have ever seen the PBR Trad Rod , you already know how freakin cool this truck is , inside and out. You can definitly tell that Ryan put his soul into this one...I came down from Tacoma to check it out after talking with Ryan on the phone a couple of times. When I got there the Trad was sittin pretty outside, sittin low and proud. Ryan came out and we started goin over the truck and bulls**tin, felt like I knew him for years...Totally cool dude. I know you guys have felt what I did when I first seen this sick truck. It was callin out to me, there was a connection...I was"nt leavin without..lol. Me and Ryan stuck the deal and hung out for awhile. As I was leaving I looked in the rear view and seen The Man (Ryan) standing in the road watchin the Trad as I rode out of site. I know what he felt...we all been there.
So, with all that, just wanted to say thanks Ryan..The PBR Trad will be well takin care of ,with some touches of my own...I'll be callin ya and comin on here for advice and updates. And hopefully meeting you guys sometime..If your ever up this way or live around Tacoma, give me a shout. Peace

Congrats!!! That's a bad ass truck.

[bird7263]

Sounds like we are gonna do a build soon. Now I am on a misson for a driveline for a half ton.

[Captainfab]

By a half ton driveline, do you mean that whimpy one that everyone has problems with. Why not use the much better and heavier one that is typically in a 3/4 ton? I've seen lots of those in 1/2 tons.

Originally Posted by bird7263

Sounds like we are gonna do a build soon. Now I am on a misson for a driveline for a half ton.

[bird7263]

I guess I can use the 3/4 ton drive line and switch the u joints to half ton? I have not even had time to start making a list of all the little things I need.

[VanDamn]

Way to jump back on it bro....If your needin or lookin for anything for the truck, let me know. I'll keep my eyes peeled up here for it.....Remember, part of the deal was if your up here, ya get to drive her...still on!

[bird7263]

Did I give ya those wiper arms? Not the blades but the old arms? I am gonna need some for this new project.

Originally Posted by VanDamn

Way to jump back on it bro....If your needin or lookin for anything for the truck, let me know. I'll keep my eyes peeled up here for it.....Remember, part of the deal was if your up here, ya get to drive her...still on!

[JimmyFloyd]

Can't get much lower than this...

[C-10cutty]

Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd

Can't get much lower than this...

Looks like a great builder Bird.

I've been anxious to start on mine but too busy right now.