Hello from Amarillo, Texas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BruthaMan · 11-10-2008, 03:46 AM

Hey Guys,

Been "lurking" for a while now and finally registered a few days ago. Been soaking up the wealth of information here.

I grew up with these old trucks. Brings back the memories of high school. Have been wanting to buy and build up one the way I want it for a few years now and finally bit the bullet.

After a few months of looking, I found one locally at Vintage auto car lot. After some negotiating, we agreed on a price about half what he was asking and here she is:

Not too bad for restoring. The motor and driveline are in decent shape, though the motor will be rebuilt and tranny checked.

I wish I could say I'll be doing all the forthcoming work, but it's not possible in terms of time or space. We live in a newer home on a small lot and half our garage is taken up by the wife's junk we've toted around for years. The other half houses her Saturn Vue.

I have a friend down in Lubbock that owns a Corvette parts and accessories company with a huge shop. Things have been a little slow for him, so he's going to put one of his guys on the truck for the project. Works out well for both of us. I do plan on going down for a few days at a time, several times a month to help out.

We're going to strip her down to the frame. Sandblast it and other parts we can salvage off it, rust protect, chassis black, then start building it up.

Here's a list of the work planned:

Rebuild original 350 motor for performance (350hp) and reliability for daily driver.
Upgrade brake system.
Lower with spindles. 3/4 drop
Brake upgrade.
Rally wheels (I like the old style look, just concerned about clearance with drop kit)
Cab sandblasted, rust protect, do any patching needed and repaint.
New dashpad (looking for NOS OEM if anyone has one for reasonable price)
Sound mat.
New carpet/jute.
New bezel and gauges as needed.
Stereo system (probably the last to go in)
New bucket seats.

I've ordered new fenders, inner and outer. Doors are next on the list. Been looking high and low for some good door panels. We plan to use high quality dye on everything to match up the interior. I do need some new interior plastic trim. Previous owner mounted some tweeters into the plastic trim behind the door towards the top, and I want to keep everything as clean as possible.

Hopefully in 3-4 months we'll have her finished and can realize a dream that's been burning in the back of my mind for several years now!

Still trying to determine the final color. I was leaning towards an admiral blue, like this one:

Beautiful truck! A little lower than I would go, but a really nice clean look. Also considering going with silver or pewter. Love black, but it's too much for the dusty climate we have here.

Thanks for reading my intro. Really looking forward to making some new friends here and once things kick off, will be posting a build thread to show progress.

72BlckButy · 11-10-2008, 08:51 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

jsbgump · 11-10-2008, 11:44 AM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

shaneschevys · 11-10-2008, 02:39 PM

Welcome from FT Worth.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-10-2008, 03:25 PM

Hey welcome to the greatest board around from MT. Sounds like you got some good stuff planned for the truck. It should look good when you get it finished up looks like its in pretty good condition to start out with too.

BruthaMan · 11-10-2008, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

67-72crazy · 11-10-2008, 06:04 PM

welcome from greenfield,in

DREAMS OF A 67 · 11-10-2008, 07:15 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

L0WRIDE · 11-11-2008, 03:54 AM

Welcome to the boards

Cyclone44 · 11-11-2008, 07:46 AM

from Knoxville Tn.....

Painter D · 11-11-2008, 11:58 PM

Welcome ,keep us updated

gulfcoast66 · 11-17-2008, 12:28 AM

Welcome to the board fm So.Texas..

11-10-2008, 03:46 AM	#1
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Hello from Amarillo, Texas Hey Guys, Been "lurking" for a while now and finally registered a few days ago. Been soaking up the wealth of information here. I grew up with these old trucks. Brings back the memories of high school. Have been wanting to buy and build up one the way I want it for a few years now and finally bit the bullet. After a few months of looking, I found one locally at Vintage auto car lot. After some negotiating, we agreed on a price about half what he was asking and here she is: <img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m291/good_gawd/silverado/f2ea_3.jpg"> Not too bad for restoring. The motor and driveline are in decent shape, though the motor will be rebuilt and tranny checked. I wish I could say I'll be doing all the forthcoming work, but it's not possible in terms of time or space. We live in a newer home on a small lot and half our garage is taken up by the wife's junk we've toted around for years. The other half houses her Saturn Vue. I have a friend down in Lubbock that owns a Corvette parts and accessories company with a huge shop. Things have been a little slow for him, so he's going to put one of his guys on the truck for the project. Works out well for both of us. I do plan on going down for a few days at a time, several times a month to help out. We're going to strip her down to the frame. Sandblast it and other parts we can salvage off it, rust protect, chassis black, then start building it up. Here's a list of the work planned: Rebuild original 350 motor for performance (350hp) and reliability for daily driver. Upgrade brake system. Lower with spindles. 3/4 drop Brake upgrade. Rally wheels (I like the old style look, just concerned about clearance with drop kit) Cab sandblasted, rust protect, do any patching needed and repaint. New dashpad (looking for NOS OEM if anyone has one for reasonable price) Sound mat. New carpet/jute. New bezel and gauges as needed. Stereo system (probably the last to go in) New bucket seats. I've ordered new fenders, inner and outer. Doors are next on the list. Been looking high and low for some good door panels. We plan to use high quality dye on everything to match up the interior. I do need some new interior plastic trim. Previous owner mounted some tweeters into the plastic trim behind the door towards the top, and I want to keep everything as clean as possible. Hopefully in 3-4 months we'll have her finished and can realize a dream that's been burning in the back of my mind for several years now! Still trying to determine the final color. I was leaning towards an admiral blue, like this one: Beautiful truck! A little lower than I would go, but a really nice clean look. Also considering going with silver or pewter. Love black, but it's too much for the dusty climate we have here. Thanks for reading my intro. Really looking forward to making some new friends here and once things kick off, will be posting a build thread to show progress.

11-10-2008, 08:51 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -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)

11-10-2008, 11:44 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-10-2008, 02:39 PM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas Welcome from FT Worth. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-10-2008, 03:25 PM	#5
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas Hey welcome to the greatest board around from MT. Sounds like you got some good stuff planned for the truck. It should look good when you get it finished up looks like its in pretty good condition to start out with too. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-10-2008, 03:32 PM	#6
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas Thanks for the warm welcome!

11-10-2008, 06:04 PM	#7
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas welcome from greenfield,in

11-10-2008, 07:15 PM	#8
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

11-11-2008, 03:54 AM	#9
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas Welcome to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

11-11-2008, 07:46 AM	#10
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas from Knoxville Tn.....

11-11-2008, 11:58 PM	#11
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas Welcome ,keep us updated __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

11-17-2008, 12:28 AM	#12
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Hello from Amarillo, Texas Welcome to the board fm So.Texas.. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.