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Southpa · 05-01-2003, 04:34 AM

So far so good, but its taken a long time to get there and the truck still isn't all one color.

She runs great tho!

Heres a small but expensive list of non-essentials for the future...

paint (Omaha orange)
shoulder belts
rear gas tank
new deck (preferrably gumwood)
5-lug rear axles OR whole 71 or 72 3.07 rear end that is tighter than mine
rear discs
interior hood release

I guess after all that I could say that I am finished, the rest is just regular maintenance. Not interested in high performance or burning rubber from a standstill. However I DO have a compcam 268 (slightly used) to install, but the engine runs so good it would be a shame to mess with it prematurely.

Anyone have something they'd like to add to their list?

68CST327 · 05-01-2003, 05:02 AM

Some things that I have on my to-do list:

1. Fill holes on right front fender where CB and radio antennas were installed

2. Finish sanding and priming entire body

3. Paint truck original light green

4. Clean up engine compartment

5. Install new cam (probably Crane 272)

6. Rebuild Q-Jet

7. Install new heads (World Products S/R's or Pro Topline)

8. Get new exhaust installed (Dynomax Magna Flow's)

9. Polish and reinstall all original trim

10. Various other minor things

**Palf70Step** · 05-01-2003, 07:41 AM

1. Finish assembly of front end.

2. Paint & install new column

3. Weld up and assemble replacement bed.

4. Disassemble and paint interrior

5. Reassemble interrior

6. Paint

7. Start on next group of ideas

Alex · 05-01-2003, 08:09 AM

Pull the front clip and cab to clean frame and paint.
New front end rebuild.
Rust repair.
New upholstery.
New rear leaf springs.
New chrome rear bumper.
New gasket set for the motor to stop all the damn leaking oil.

That's about it for now.

stllookn · 05-01-2003, 09:01 AM

All of the above and then some!

XXL · 05-01-2003, 10:09 AM

1. Swap cab (after roof chop and suicide doors are done).[list=a][*]new custom column[*]custom instrument bezel (for stock idiot gauges)[/list=a]

2. Cut in new fenders and hood and install.

3. Squirt front bumper and install.

4. Finish bed floor, then Line-X bed.

5. and a bunch of other stuff.

...

999. Engine swap (and this will be a very scary swap for some as I'll be hybridizing

)

**68 Stepside** · 05-01-2003, 10:16 AM

[list=1][*]Get the truck to Florida, from Illinois[*]Finish drivetrain (IE: motor mounts, swap trannies)[*]Rebuild front end (also swap to discs)[*]Completely refurb the brake system [*]Tires[*]Plates and Insurance[*]Bodywork[*]Interior (Including getting my buckets seats from northern Alabama

)[/list=1]

Does the list ever really end though????

**CPNE** · 05-01-2003, 10:25 AM

XXL, are you serious about a gas/electric combo or are you going for the Hydrogen fuel cell? Just curious and no veggie van jokes, I pomise. Maybe you can start a new thread?

**CPNE** · 05-01-2003, 10:31 AM

Back on topic:

Putting the "Pat's Project" 67 back together just the way she rolled off the assembly line except with a 72 5 lug rear and disk brake upgrade. This is a father/son project that's basically a rolling chassis right now, so my list contains about every item on the rebuild list.

sgtjed · 05-01-2003, 11:13 AM

Finding the time to finish it.

MandarinSixSeven · 05-01-2003, 11:35 AM

I wonder if he means hybrid as in 'Ford/Chevy' *GASP*

Some day I want to get a GN Turbo 3.8L V-6 in the truck...that would be fun. But for now I will quit dreaming and focus on what I have to do --> New tranny!

O'l Buck · 05-01-2003, 01:47 PM

1. tear truck down again

2. rebuild engine

3. install new suspension bushings

4. new u-joints

5. paint......either Omaha orange or Viper blue.....I haven't decided yet

6. finish console with speakers

7. new bedwood

8. new tires

crazy4chevs · 05-01-2003, 04:58 PM

Finish everything thats above the frame!

oldsub86 · 05-01-2003, 05:18 PM

Things I want to do .....

1. win the lottery so I can quit going to work in the morning and work on my truck.

krue · 05-01-2003, 08:24 PM

EVERYTHING!!!!

casey · 05-01-2003, 09:11 PM

mount bumper guards
polish grill
rebuild motor
back wheel adaptors
rebuild gauges with new chrome bezel
put in a decent sound system
new arm rests
head liner
it all sounds cosmetic, but believe me I spent two years doing all the dirty stuff, now its time to put the final touches to her

FILICE72C10 · 05-01-2003, 09:15 PM

drop spindles
new shocks
new springs 2 and 3 inch drop
Re-paint the front fender wells
flush mount bed cover painted to match the truck (chevy Orange)
Rebuild the carb

Low69CST · 05-01-2003, 10:20 PM

Build my dash/guages
Get a driveshaft
Get brakes
do my first burn out in my parent's drive way

c-tenkid · 05-02-2003, 12:33 AM

Things to do to my 69.

Install new wheel bearings in the front end.

Get headers and new exhaust.

Fix the rust and repaint it white.

Detail engine compartment.

Have factory bench seat redone so it is not so dang bouncy!

Things to do to my 67

Install complete 79 front suspension and brakes.

4:10 gears,spool,5 lug axles in rear.

Finish the motor and trans and install.

Last but not least.Run 11's n/a.

Blue68 · 05-02-2003, 01:18 PM

Sell it.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-02-2003, 01:28 PM

my list is small only one item
#1 rebuild everything and repaint it
should take me maybe a year or so LOL

JoetheMobster · 05-02-2003, 08:39 PM

Replace some body panels - mine are looking rough.

theo70 · 05-02-2003, 09:01 PM

Short term:
Disc brakes,4/4 drop
Fill trim holes
Interior makeover
1406
Chrome bumpers
Long term:
Air Ride
Paint

orange72350 · 05-02-2003, 09:37 PM

Large list
1-take off all goofy side trim and fill holes.
2-fix pass. side fender rust.
3-new inner fenders on front
4-new paint-dodge intense blue metallic pearlcoat
5-gas tank relocation
6-slammming stereo system
7-new engine. i dunno what yet, but we'll soon see!

Big list. just need the $$$ now!!!!

05-01-2003, 07:41 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	1. Finish assembly of front end. 2. Paint & install new column 3. Weld up and assemble replacement bed. 4. Disassemble and paint interrior 5. Reassemble interrior 6. Paint 7. Start on next group of ideas __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-01-2003, 08:09 AM	#4
Alex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 798	Pull the front clip and cab to clean frame and paint. New front end rebuild. Rust repair. New upholstery. New rear leaf springs. New chrome rear bumper. New gasket set for the motor to stop all the damn leaking oil. That's about it for now. __________________ '72 C/10 LWB 402/400 Blaine, MN

05-01-2003, 09:01 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	All of the above and then some! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-01-2003, 10:09 AM	#6
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	1. Swap cab (after roof chop and suicide doors are done).[list=a][]new custom column[]custom instrument bezel (for stock idiot gauges)[/list=a] 2. Cut in new fenders and hood and install. 3. Squirt front bumper and install. 4. Finish bed floor, then Line-X bed. 5. and a bunch of other stuff. ... 999. Engine swap (and this will be a very scary swap for some as I'll be hybridizing ) __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-01-2003, 10:16 AM	#7
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	[list=1][]Get the truck to Florida, from Illinois[]Finish drivetrain (IE: motor mounts, swap trannies)[]Rebuild front end (also swap to discs)[]Completely refurb the brake system []Tires[]Plates and Insurance[]Bodywork[]Interior (Including getting my buckets seats from northern Alabama )[/list=1] Does the list ever really end though???? __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

05-01-2003, 04:34 AM	#1
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Things we'd like to do So far so good, but its taken a long time to get there and the truck still isn't all one color. She runs great tho! Heres a small but expensive list of non-essentials for the future... paint (Omaha orange) shoulder belts rear gas tank new deck (preferrably gumwood) 5-lug rear axles OR whole 71 or 72 3.07 rear end that is tighter than mine rear discs interior hood release I guess after all that I could say that I am finished, the rest is just regular maintenance. Not interested in high performance or burning rubber from a standstill. However I DO have a compcam 268 (slightly used) to install, but the engine runs so good it would be a shame to mess with it prematurely. Anyone have something they'd like to add to their list? __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first. Last edited by Southpa; 05-01-2003 at 05:22 AM.

05-01-2003, 05:02 AM	#2
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Some things that I have on my to-do list: 1. Fill holes on right front fender where CB and radio antennas were installed 2. Finish sanding and priming entire body 3. Paint truck original light green 4. Clean up engine compartment 5. Install new cam (probably Crane 272) 6. Rebuild Q-Jet 7. Install new heads (World Products S/R's or Pro Topline) 8. Get new exhaust installed (Dynomax Magna Flow's) 9. Polish and reinstall all original trim 10. Various other minor things

05-01-2003, 10:25 AM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	XXL, are you serious about a gas/electric combo or are you going for the Hydrogen fuel cell? Just curious and no veggie van jokes, I pomise. Maybe you can start a new thread? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

05-01-2003, 10:31 AM	#9
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Back on topic: Putting the "Pat's Project" 67 back together just the way she rolled off the assembly line except with a 72 5 lug rear and disk brake upgrade. This is a father/son project that's basically a rolling chassis right now, so my list contains about every item on the rebuild list. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

05-01-2003, 11:13 AM	#10
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	Finding the time to finish it. __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

05-01-2003, 11:35 AM	#11
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	I wonder if he means hybrid as in 'Ford/Chevy' GASP Some day I want to get a GN Turbo 3.8L V-6 in the truck...that would be fun. But for now I will quit dreaming and focus on what I have to do --> New tranny! __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

05-01-2003, 01:47 PM	#12
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	1. tear truck down again 2. rebuild engine 3. install new suspension bushings 4. new u-joints 5. paint......either Omaha orange or Viper blue.....I haven't decided yet 6. finish console with speakers 7. new bedwood 8. new tires __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

05-01-2003, 04:58 PM	#13
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	Finish everything thats above the frame! __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

05-01-2003, 05:18 PM	#14
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Things I want to do ..... 1. win the lottery so I can quit going to work in the morning and work on my truck. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

05-01-2003, 08:24 PM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	EVERYTHING!!!! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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05-01-2003, 09:11 PM	#16
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	mount bumper guards polish grill rebuild motor back wheel adaptors rebuild gauges with new chrome bezel put in a decent sound system new arm rests head liner it all sounds cosmetic, but believe me I spent two years doing all the dirty stuff, now its time to put the final touches to her Last edited by casey; 05-01-2003 at 09:15 PM.

05-01-2003, 09:15 PM	#17
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	drop spindles new shocks new springs 2 and 3 inch drop Re-paint the front fender wells flush mount bed cover painted to match the truck (chevy Orange) Rebuild the carb __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-01-2003, 10:20 PM	#18
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Build my dash/guages Get a driveshaft Get brakes do my first burn out in my parent's drive way __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-02-2003, 12:33 AM	#19
c-tenkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Festus mo Posts: 370	Things to do to my 69. Install new wheel bearings in the front end. Get headers and new exhaust. Fix the rust and repaint it white. Detail engine compartment. Have factory bench seat redone so it is not so dang bouncy! Things to do to my 67 Install complete 79 front suspension and brakes. 4:10 gears,spool,5 lug axles in rear. Finish the motor and trans and install. Last but not least.Run 11's n/a. __________________ 69 c-10 lwb,Converted to 4x4,dana 44f,12blt,4 inch lift,vortec headed 355,th350/np203 34x10.50x15 swamper tsl's

05-02-2003, 01:18 PM	#20
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Sell it. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

05-02-2003, 01:28 PM	#21
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	my list is small only one item #1 rebuild everything and repaint it should take me maybe a year or so LOL __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-02-2003, 08:39 PM	#22
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Replace some body panels - mine are looking rough. __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

05-02-2003, 09:01 PM	#23
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 406	Short term: Disc brakes,4/4 drop Fill trim holes Interior makeover 1406 Chrome bumpers Long term: Air Ride Paint

05-02-2003, 09:37 PM	#24
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	Large list 1-take off all goofy side trim and fill holes. 2-fix pass. side fender rust. 3-new inner fenders on front 4-new paint-dodge intense blue metallic pearlcoat 5-gas tank relocation 6-slammming stereo system 7-new engine. i dunno what yet, but we'll soon see! Big list. just need the $$$ now!!!! __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

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