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cst70rocket · 08-20-2006, 02:40 PM

I bought this a couple of weeks ago and just got it home last night. It's got a couple of dings, and someone smeared bondo on it in a couple of places for tiny dings. It's got very little rust in the floorboard, and the front fenders have surface rust but are solid as new. It has 82k original miles on it, 283 w/3 speed manual that the PO put in the floor. It also reeks of catpiss from the rear window being gone. I'm wide open on the finished product, but the '63 Porterbuilt posted is definitely making me think of being a copycat.

cst70rocket · 08-20-2006, 02:41 PM

OK, sorry for the pics being so huge. I posted them on another site and they aren't nearly so big. I'll try to figure it out.
Kirk

Joe67 · 08-20-2006, 06:27 PM

Nice - what are the plans?

gostranger · 08-20-2006, 09:04 PM

the ideas are going through my head!! i love the truck cant wait to see progress!!

blueglass · 08-20-2006, 09:19 PM

I would do it your way and not copy someone else's design at all. Being yourself and having it your way shows just how Creative your thoughts are as well as your rebuilding talents as well. With the body being that good it should come out real nice in almost any way you redo it.

kc0kfg · 08-20-2006, 10:35 PM

great looking truck I sure wish I had one,,,,,,,, wait i do LOL I love my panel, Good luck with yours,Brian kc0kfg

cst70rocket · 08-20-2006, 10:36 PM

Most definitely. I'll put my own swing on things, just like the malibu in the background. But, I do love the way Porterbuilts panel looks!

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2006, 10:50 PM

that is a clean panel... those front fenders are known for disolving into rust, even in tx. (I looked at a few before getting my old '70 CST/20 longhorn)

Hilandr451 · 08-21-2006, 10:22 AM

Nice project! congrats! Don't you just love it when you finally get the thing home for the first time? I'm finally getting started on tearing mine down after 12 years. This weekend I swapped the doors & hood out with some trashed spares so I could still drive it while I spiff up the originals.

I sure miss that big blue Texas sky - we're from Brady - not far from where you're at.

Good luck & take lots of pictures!!!

--Greg

kwkenuf · 08-21-2006, 01:52 PM

Awesome project!

08-20-2006, 02:40 PM	#1
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Got my panel home today!!!! I bought this a couple of weeks ago and just got it home last night. It's got a couple of dings, and someone smeared bondo on it in a couple of places for tiny dings. It's got very little rust in the floorboard, and the front fenders have surface rust but are solid as new. It has 82k original miles on it, 283 w/3 speed manual that the PO put in the floor. It also reeks of catpiss from the rear window being gone. I'm wide open on the finished product, but the '63 Porterbuilt posted is definitely making me think of being a copycat.

08-20-2006, 02:41 PM	#2
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! OK, sorry for the pics being so huge. I posted them on another site and they aren't nearly so big. I'll try to figure it out. Kirk

08-20-2006, 06:27 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! Nice - what are the plans? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-20-2006, 09:04 PM	#4
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! the ideas are going through my head!! i love the truck cant wait to see progress!!

08-20-2006, 09:19 PM	#5
blueglass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London Ont, Canada. Posts: 92	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! I would do it your way and not copy someone else's design at all. Being yourself and having it your way shows just how Creative your thoughts are as well as your rebuilding talents as well. With the body being that good it should come out real nice in almost any way you redo it.

08-20-2006, 10:35 PM	#6
kc0kfg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Marietta MN Posts: 35	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! great looking truck I sure wish I had one,,,,,,,, wait i do LOL I love my panel, Good luck with yours,Brian kc0kfg __________________ 1966 Chevy Paneltruck 1992 gmc 1 ton 2wd 1997 burban Never be afraid to try something remember amateurs built the ark, the Titanic was built by pro's

08-20-2006, 10:36 PM	#7
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! Most definitely. I'll put my own swing on things, just like the malibu in the background. But, I do love the way Porterbuilts panel looks!

08-20-2006, 10:50 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! that is a clean panel... those front fenders are known for disolving into rust, even in tx. (I looked at a few before getting my old '70 CST/20 longhorn)

08-21-2006, 10:22 AM	#9
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! Nice project! congrats! Don't you just love it when you finally get the thing home for the first time? I'm finally getting started on tearing mine down after 12 years. This weekend I swapped the doors & hood out with some trashed spares so I could still drive it while I spiff up the originals. I sure miss that big blue Texas sky - we're from Brady - not far from where you're at. Good luck & take lots of pictures!!! --Greg __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com Last edited by Hilandr451; 08-22-2006 at 10:04 AM.

08-21-2006, 01:52 PM	#10
kwkenuf Retrofit Management Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 73	Re: Got my panel home today!!!! Awesome project! __________________ My retrofit fleet -1966 Suburban 2002 Tahoe drivetrain, firewall, floor, chassis and interior in progress -1965 C-10 shortbed stepside, 2003 5.3/4L60E conversion. Power steering, tilt wheel, power front disc brakes, 2.5/4 inch drop, relocated fuel tank and battery, 2002 Silverado buckets and console. Swap Pics -1968 Camaro 95 LT1/4L60E lots o' mods Web Page -1961 Corvette project Corvette Corrections frame, C-4 suspension and brakes, 02 LS1/T-56, Never ending body workPics



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