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**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-10-2021, 03:23 PM

I have a few more update pictures of Beth's Tribute Truck.

I wasn't completely satisfied with the wheels so I had another set powder coated and found some NOS beauty rings and NOS center caps and screws for them.

I purchased the engine - (2005 6.0 LQ9)
I purchased the transmission - (2005 4L65E)
Installed the Dirty Dingo Front Crossmember
Purchased the Advanced Adapter 4L65E to NP205 transfer case adapter. Now being rebuilt and put together.
Built a set of shelves to keep the parts that are hers only.
Stripped the cab in preparation for body work.
Purchased all the parts for her new fleetside bed.
Installed all of the new shocks and steering dampener.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-10-2021, 03:25 PM

More pictures

**Stocker** · 07-10-2021, 04:34 PM

Great progress Wes, Beth's truck is a labor of love and will be a thing of beauty for sure. Thanks for the update pics.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-10-2021, 10:48 PM

Good progress Wes. Looking good....

**57taskforce** · 07-10-2021, 11:17 PM

Looking good Wes!

OregonNed · 07-11-2021, 05:13 AM

Looking great! Hoping to meet you today if you happen to be at the South Sound Get Down..

**special-K** · 07-11-2021, 08:44 AM

Looking good. Lots of progress.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-11-2021, 02:07 PM

I got the 4L65E and NP205 transfer case back today rebuilt and ready to install. My plan is to get that done this week.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-13-2021, 10:56 AM

I must say I feel my age. Grant Bolt came over yesterday feeling like the energizer bunny and we got a lot done on Beth's tribute truck. We moved a few cabs around to make room, bolted the engine to the transmission / transfer case assembly and started prepping the chassis for the engine, transmission and transfer case.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-13-2021, 02:09 PM

Wowza! Special build.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2021, 07:12 AM

Nice work! At least you have some good cabs to move around.

All the ones around here are race lightened. Haha

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-11-2021, 07:20 PM

Well look what fell off the UPS Truck today! I guess I had better get busy installing it..

WES

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-11-2021, 07:41 PM

A vintage rotary telephone interface?

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-12-2021, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

A vintage rotary telephone interface?

it took me a second too....

**70cst** · 08-13-2021, 09:44 AM

Great progress

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-13-2021, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

A vintage rotary telephone interface?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-15-2021, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

A vintage rotary telephone interface?

Ya, that's what it is..

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-15-2021, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Ya, that's what it is..

Even if you can get a dial tone, you might wait a while for the Operator...

LT7A · 08-15-2021, 11:46 AM

That's nice!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-15-2021, 02:30 PM

Got the 6.0 LQ9, rebuilt 4L65E and rebuilt NP205 installed. Been working on the ss brake lines. Having to modify the front brake lines to rout around the Dirty Dingo engine croaamember.

**57taskforce** · 08-15-2021, 11:04 PM

Looking awesome Wes!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-17-2021, 06:39 AM

Looking nice and clean Wes!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-20-2021, 10:14 PM

More parts from the big brown truck. Billet specialties valve covers, Fitech intake system with computer and various parts to relocate the coils and etc. Started fitting the new bed floor to work with the Boyde tank. Need to modify for a behind the side marker filler. Slow steady progress.

**57taskforce** · 08-21-2021, 11:09 PM

Looking great Wes! Keep at it!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-22-2021, 09:28 AM

It's coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to more

07-10-2021, 03:23 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. I have a few more update pictures of Beth's Tribute Truck. I wasn't completely satisfied with the wheels so I had another set powder coated and found some NOS beauty rings and NOS center caps and screws for them. I purchased the engine - (2005 6.0 LQ9) I purchased the transmission - (2005 4L65E) Installed the Dirty Dingo Front Crossmember Purchased the Advanced Adapter 4L65E to NP205 transfer case adapter. Now being rebuilt and put together. Built a set of shelves to keep the parts that are hers only. Stripped the cab in preparation for body work. Purchased all the parts for her new fleetside bed. Installed all of the new shocks and steering dampener. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-10-2021, 03:25 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. More pictures Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-10-2021, 04:34 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,811	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Great progress Wes, Beth's truck is a labor of love and will be a thing of beauty for sure. Thanks for the update pics. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-10-2021, 10:48 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,360	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Good progress Wes. Looking good.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-10-2021, 11:17 PM	#5
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,589	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looking good Wes! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

07-11-2021, 05:13 AM	#6
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looking great! Hoping to meet you today if you happen to be at the South Sound Get Down.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-11-2021, 08:44 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looking good. Lots of progress. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-11-2021, 02:07 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. I got the 4L65E and NP205 transfer case back today rebuilt and ready to install. My plan is to get that done this week. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-13-2021, 10:56 AM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. I must say I feel my age. Grant Bolt came over yesterday feeling like the energizer bunny and we got a lot done on Beth's tribute truck. We moved a few cabs around to make room, bolted the engine to the transmission / transfer case assembly and started prepping the chassis for the engine, transmission and transfer case. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-13-2021, 02:09 PM	#10
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Wowza! Special build. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-14-2021, 07:12 AM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Nice work! At least you have some good cabs to move around. All the ones around here are race lightened. Haha __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-11-2021, 07:20 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Well look what fell off the UPS Truck today! I guess I had better get busy installing it.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-11-2021, 07:41 PM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,622	Re: Beth's tribute truck. A vintage rotary telephone interface? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-13-2021, 09:44 AM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Great progress __________________ 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!

08-15-2021, 11:46 AM	#19
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08-15-2021, 02:30 PM	#20
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Got the 6.0 LQ9, rebuilt 4L65E and rebuilt NP205 installed. Been working on the ss brake lines. Having to modify the front brake lines to rout around the Dirty Dingo engine croaamember. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-15-2021, 11:04 PM	#21
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,589	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looking awesome Wes! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

08-17-2021, 06:39 AM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looking nice and clean Wes! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-20-2021, 10:14 PM	#23
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Beth's tribute truck. More parts from the big brown truck. Billet specialties valve covers, Fitech intake system with computer and various parts to relocate the coils and etc. Started fitting the new bed floor to work with the Boyde tank. Need to modify for a behind the side marker filler. Slow steady progress. Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-21-2021, 11:09 PM	#24
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,589	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looking great Wes! Keep at it! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

08-22-2021, 09:28 AM	#25
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,360	Re: Beth's tribute truck. It's coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to more __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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