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CG · 12-29-2006, 12:16 AM

How many of us have panels as our current project? I have a 69. Was supposed to be on the road last July. Now Im hoping to have it on the road by March or April. I have every piece to finish it (well, I probably will be needing a few little things here and there), just waiting for body and paint. I can see it all finished in my head...driving me crazy waiting...=(

big blue 72 · 12-29-2006, 10:25 AM

i have one that is at my buddy's place taking up space in the back forty.
He and I have not set a specific date for its place inside the shop, but very soon this year we WILL get it in, then install the 250 straight six, powerglide tranny , fix the rust, hang new(?) 68 doors, and then .....
But Yeah, I got one.
i"m in the process of selling off my 91 dodge caravan and the 87 Jimmy and we are putting an engine in the 96 Jimmy that i bought last weekend. thinning out the herd will be good for me.

Joe67 · 12-29-2006, 11:32 AM

My panel is a driver, but is not a current project. It is for sale

pritch · 12-29-2006, 08:47 PM

I'm all but ready to start a frame off on mine, but I just can't bring myself to start. I know that unless I hit the lottery it'll take several years.

I have been gathering up parts-body parts mostly-but I want to drop it a little. I haven't decided yet between bags or drop spindles. I want to get a 700r, but I'm undecided on what motor to go with. I have a good 250 block to build or I have a '68 327. I want the power, but I love the gas milage-right now I'm getting 18-20 mpg-but that's with a tired 230 and 3 on the tree with a one-barrel. No, I don't win many races. Old Volkswagon vans pass me on the hills. But first, I need to figure out how to get the body off. I can reinforce the rafters in my shop and lift it off, or jack it up and off. I'm not comfortable with either option. Maybe I can jack the entire thing up and then let the chassis down

I'm afraid that if I don't get it tore down this winter I'll put it off until next so I can drive it this summer. And then it will just be one more year until it's done.

CG · 12-29-2006, 11:18 PM

We lifted mine off the chassis with 6 guys.

trapperjack · 12-30-2006, 12:19 AM

My 68 is a driver/project. Now that the HEI is insatalled it runs like a scalded dog. Needs rear shocks (did front allready), exhaust (getting dualed out), and tires. And weatherstripping. This won't be a show truck, just for hauling kids to town for school, feed store runs, and hunting/camping trips. Undecided on how to paint when the time comes. Was white, now primer gray.
trapperjack

***Josh*** · 12-30-2006, 07:47 PM

My 67 was a driver till the 250 dropped a cylinder... Now it sets in the driveway awaiting a restoration in line behind my 69. I want to start on it bad, I used to get so many looks/comments on it as it sets and its just a rust bucket....

**oldiron** · 12-31-2006, 02:29 AM

CG have you seen this one running around. Spotted it at the drags.

pritch · 12-31-2006, 02:51 AM

Man, that's sweet! That is similar to what I want to do for the inteior of mine, but I want to figure out a way for the rear seat to rotate back, on a pivot, so it would be against the side when not needed.

CG · 12-31-2006, 03:01 AM

I was thinking that orange panel belonged to the John Force team. Now Im going to have to look it up....Been looking. Force is ford so I bet it probably isnt his...Maybe Bucky Austin?

CG · 12-31-2006, 08:20 PM

I did a chop of my panel on how Im leaning towards having it look. It almost looks satin black in the chop, Ill toss in a pic of the hood already painted. Tires on this pic arent quite the same size Im thinking of going with. Hubcaps are stock and are pretty cool looking in person. They dont come out quite the same in a chop. I also have 15x8 wheels in chrome or white. Still not 100% sure on which way Im going to go. Its 6 lug. No bling wheels, this is supposed to have a late 60s style going. I also will have chrome windshield trim and vent window trim. Should be quite the hauler with the drive train I have for it. 500ci caddy, tci th400 street fighter, and a gear vendors over drive. Rear is a 4.10 posi.

71'tahoe · 12-31-2006, 10:01 PM

Joe67 what do you want for your panel?

72armyswbtruck · 12-31-2006, 10:09 PM

nice little black ride, I especially love the original wheel covers

bad_turbo · 12-31-2006, 11:34 PM

heres Joe's ad:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ate=1156163117

Joe67 · 01-01-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad_turbo

heres Joe's ad:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ate=1156163117

Thanks for posting that

I am asking $1,900
Here are some additional pics

http://michiganclassics.com/classified/67paneltruck/

PanelDeland · 12-31-2006, 11:42 PM

I've got a 68 driver project and a 67 waiting behind that.My car buddy also put away a 64 or so for me.It's a one ton and seems like it's a 133 wheelbase.I need to win the lotto for it since i would like to do a Banks twin turbo twin intercooled diesel with an Allison in it.(the stuff of dreams)

bad_turbo · 01-01-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I've got a 68 driver project and a 67 waiting behind that.My car buddy also put away a 64 or so for me.It's a one ton and seems like it's a 133 wheelbase.I need to win the lotto for it since i would like to do a Banks twin turbo twin intercooled diesel with an Allison in it.(the stuff of dreams)

pick up a wrecked GMC 4500 and that would be a good start. Hard to beat a turbo!

**oldiron** · 01-01-2007, 01:51 AM

CG it think it is Bucky's. The trailer had a couple of his old rails in it.

Joe67 · 01-01-2007, 07:21 PM

OLDIRON - that Orange Panel is beautiful!!!!

71'tahoe · 01-01-2007, 10:34 PM

Hey joe,
thanks for the pics.I'm looking at a sub also.I'll let you know soon.I think the panels are sweet parts runners.

Joe67 · 01-02-2007, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

Hey joe,
thanks for the pics.I'm looking at a sub also.I'll let you know soon.I think the panels are sweet parts runners.

No sweat. I love 'em too, but as the story goes, too many projects

GIZZ · 01-05-2007, 12:34 AM

I have a '69 as well, i6 manual st, manual brakes still. driving this feels kinda like a schoolbus and makes my p/u feel like a sportscar. i want to do an ls1 swap and not a bb for the fuel economy, haha.

im the 3rd owner, there are side windows cut into it i need to remove. anybody else seen this happen?

oneway · 01-16-2007, 02:18 PM

I started mine about 4 years ago. Used two come alongs from rafters. Mine is a 70. Still off of frame, but the sheetmetel is done.

panelguy · 01-26-2007, 09:55 AM

Here is my 69 GMC project. I've had it for several years and have just done a bit of owrk. Its really rusty, but hey they are rare right so it should be repaired and back on the road.

84 400 · 01-27-2007, 02:33 AM

Wow some sweet panals! i love the orange one!

did all panal have barn doors? I love the barn doors!!

12-29-2006, 12:16 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Panel guys...How many? How many of us have panels as our current project? I have a 69. Was supposed to be on the road last July. Now Im hoping to have it on the road by March or April. I have every piece to finish it (well, I probably will be needing a few little things here and there), just waiting for body and paint. I can see it all finished in my head...driving me crazy waiting...=( Last edited by CG; 01-08-2007 at 01:08 AM. Reason: testing

12-29-2006, 10:25 AM	#2
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Panel guys... i have one that is at my buddy's place taking up space in the back forty. He and I have not set a specific date for its place inside the shop, but very soon this year we WILL get it in, then install the 250 straight six, powerglide tranny , fix the rust, hang new(?) 68 doors, and then ..... But Yeah, I got one. i"m in the process of selling off my 91 dodge caravan and the 87 Jimmy and we are putting an engine in the 96 Jimmy that i bought last weekend. thinning out the herd will be good for me.

12-29-2006, 11:32 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Panel guys... My panel is a driver, but is not a current project. It is for sale __________________ 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

12-29-2006, 08:47 PM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Panel guys... I'm all but ready to start a frame off on mine, but I just can't bring myself to start. I know that unless I hit the lottery it'll take several years. I have been gathering up parts-body parts mostly-but I want to drop it a little. I haven't decided yet between bags or drop spindles. I want to get a 700r, but I'm undecided on what motor to go with. I have a good 250 block to build or I have a '68 327. I want the power, but I love the gas milage-right now I'm getting 18-20 mpg-but that's with a tired 230 and 3 on the tree with a one-barrel. No, I don't win many races. Old Volkswagon vans pass me on the hills. But first, I need to figure out how to get the body off. I can reinforce the rafters in my shop and lift it off, or jack it up and off. I'm not comfortable with either option. Maybe I can jack the entire thing up and then let the chassis down I'm afraid that if I don't get it tore down this winter I'll put it off until next so I can drive it this summer. And then it will just be one more year until it's done. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

12-29-2006, 11:18 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Panel guys... We lifted mine off the chassis with 6 guys. Attached Images Last edited by CG; 12-30-2006 at 05:09 PM.

12-30-2006, 12:19 AM	#6
trapperjack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Re: Panel guys... My 68 is a driver/project. Now that the HEI is insatalled it runs like a scalded dog. Needs rear shocks (did front allready), exhaust (getting dualed out), and tires. And weatherstripping. This won't be a show truck, just for hauling kids to town for school, feed store runs, and hunting/camping trips. Undecided on how to paint when the time comes. Was white, now primer gray. trapperjack

12-30-2006, 07:47 PM	#7
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,514	Re: Panel guys... My 67 was a driver till the 250 dropped a cylinder... Now it sets in the driveway awaiting a restoration in line behind my 69. I want to start on it bad, I used to get so many looks/comments on it as it sets and its just a rust bucket.... Attached Images __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

12-31-2006, 02:29 AM	#8
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Panel guys... CG have you seen this one running around. Spotted it at the drags. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

12-31-2006, 02:51 AM	#9
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Panel guys... Man, that's sweet! That is similar to what I want to do for the inteior of mine, but I want to figure out a way for the rear seat to rotate back, on a pivot, so it would be against the side when not needed. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

12-31-2006, 03:01 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Panel guys... I was thinking that orange panel belonged to the John Force team. Now Im going to have to look it up....Been looking. Force is ford so I bet it probably isnt his...Maybe Bucky Austin? Last edited by CG; 12-31-2006 at 03:10 AM.

12-31-2006, 08:20 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Panel guys... I did a chop of my panel on how Im leaning towards having it look. It almost looks satin black in the chop, Ill toss in a pic of the hood already painted. Tires on this pic arent quite the same size Im thinking of going with. Hubcaps are stock and are pretty cool looking in person. They dont come out quite the same in a chop. I also have 15x8 wheels in chrome or white. Still not 100% sure on which way Im going to go. Its 6 lug. No bling wheels, this is supposed to have a late 60s style going. I also will have chrome windshield trim and vent window trim. Should be quite the hauler with the drive train I have for it. 500ci caddy, tci th400 street fighter, and a gear vendors over drive. Rear is a 4.10 posi. Attached Images Last edited by CG; 12-31-2006 at 08:21 PM.

12-31-2006, 10:01 PM	#12
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Panel guys... Joe67 what do you want for your panel?

12-31-2006, 10:09 PM	#13
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Panel guys... nice little black ride, I especially love the original wheel covers __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-31-2006, 11:34 PM	#14
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Panel guys... heres Joe's ad: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ate=1156163117 __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-31-2006, 11:42 PM	#16
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01-01-2007, 01:51 AM	#18
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Panel guys... CG it think it is Bucky's. The trailer had a couple of his old rails in it. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

01-01-2007, 07:21 PM	#19
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Panel guys... OLDIRON - that Orange Panel is beautiful!!!! __________________ 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

01-01-2007, 10:34 PM	#20
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Panel guys... Hey joe, thanks for the pics.I'm looking at a sub also.I'll let you know soon.I think the panels are sweet parts runners.

01-05-2007, 12:34 AM	#22
GIZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 111	Re: Panel guys... I have a '69 as well, i6 manual st, manual brakes still. driving this feels kinda like a schoolbus and makes my p/u feel like a sportscar. i want to do an ls1 swap and not a bb for the fuel economy, haha. im the 3rd owner, there are side windows cut into it i need to remove. anybody else seen this happen? __________________ GIZZmotorsports on YouTube & my panel truck build '69 c10 panel, '75 c35 flatdeck car hauler

01-16-2007, 02:18 PM	#23
oneway Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 8	Re: Panel guys...How many? I started mine about 4 years ago. Used two come alongs from rafters. Mine is a 70. Still off of frame, but the sheetmetel is done.

01-26-2007, 09:55 AM	#24
panelguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: sask.canada Posts: 63	Re: Panel guys... Here is my 69 GMC project. I've had it for several years and have just done a bit of owrk. Its really rusty, but hey they are rare right so it should be repaired and back on the road.

01-27-2007, 02:33 AM	#25
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Panel guys... Wow some sweet panals! i love the orange one! did all panal have barn doors? I love the barn doors!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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