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Ole Greenie · 05-24-2011, 04:39 PM

Hey All...As promised, Just wanted to share a couple of pictures with the board of the CST finally completed. This is how I got her from my dad...

And this is how she looks just today at a run to get some pine straw...

Nohing but a bit of sweat, blood and a few choice words to throw in the mix. It isn't complete just yet as I still want to install a 3.42 LSD and an Old Air AC system.

Anyway, ya'll stay away from those dern tornados! John

landsurvey1 · 05-24-2011, 04:55 PM

The truck looks great, is it originally an Arizona truck? I noticed the plates.

fast50ranger · 05-24-2011, 05:10 PM

Nice truck. Which seats do you have installed?

**Clyde65** · 05-24-2011, 05:22 PM

Nice looking truck man, tire size? drop?

Ole Greenie · 05-24-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by landsurvey1

The truck looks great, is it originally an Arizona truck? I noticed the plates.

Appreciate it guys. Truck is originally from the Bay area...Alameda actually. My dad bought it in 85 or so and was in Grass Valley, Calif (NE of Sacramento) since 94. While I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca, AZ, I got the truck...hence the plates. I had it transported to where I am stationed now...Augusta, GA. Only has 94,000 original miles so it really needed minimal work in comparison to trucks located elsewhere. Just surface rust.

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Originally Posted by fast50ranger

Nice truck. Which seats do you have installed?

Seats are out of an early/mid 90's Blazer II. 60/40 split with the center console. Junkyard = CHEAP. They still look new.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Nice looking truck man, tire size? drop?

Tires are 255/60 on 15" stock 5 lug 80's ralleys. Drop is 3.5" Front and 4" Rear. Front drop is 2.5" spindle and 1" drop spring.

Other info...
5 lug conversion:
73 front susp.
75 rear susp.
1970 Chevelle SS LS6 motor. Motor was cast and built in 1992 as one of the last LS6 454 crate motors. Stage III 700R4 transmission built by Bowtie

Ovedrives. Most of everything else I have mentioned.

Thanks guys for the compliments. I've tried to ensure that the intent of being a truck is maintained. I think they call these Resto-Mods? Anyway, much appreciated!

greenbd71 · 05-24-2011, 06:50 PM

Great looking truck! Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. Been there and done that, it is a lot of time and money.
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Nathans71 · 05-24-2011, 06:59 PM

Just plain NICE. Well done.

BlackTopMotors · 05-24-2011, 07:14 PM

NICE, your all set, have fun!

Zoomin · 05-24-2011, 07:41 PM

Congrats on a sharp looking truck!

Ole Greenie · 05-24-2011, 08:48 PM

Thanks you guys.

I'll post a few more tomorrow.

99-LS1-SS · 05-24-2011, 08:50 PM

Do you have any details on the exhaust? I like where and how your tips dump. I would love to see pictures of it. I like that dark green too.

Ole Greenie · 05-24-2011, 09:00 PM

Sure...here are a couple pics of the exhaust. The skinny is 2.5" all the way out with an "X" pipe. Since I have rear coils it was a bit tricky! Enjoy:

VA72C10 · 05-24-2011, 09:02 PM

Very nice! A truck to be proud of!

**Boog** · 05-24-2011, 09:46 PM

Whoa John. That's Out Standing! I like that you kept it real enough to use as a truck. The wheels and stance are great too. Big block to boot. You've got a real nice package.

**bigsnookmaster** · 05-24-2011, 10:40 PM

Nice truck! Love the steppers!

Spoof · 05-25-2011, 12:21 AM

Nice work!

CG · 05-25-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole Greenie

... It isn't complete just yet as I still want to install a 3.42 LSD and an Old Air AC system ... John

LOL, better change the name of your post, cause we know they are NEVER finished. Great looking truck. I really like that green.

And sorry, but Boog your last line made me laugh =) Been hanging around you truck guys too long

**lolife99** · 05-25-2011, 02:01 AM

Beautiful, beautiful stepside!

Sequoyah · 05-25-2011, 08:08 AM

Nice job

68Stepbed · 05-25-2011, 08:17 AM

Job well done!!

chevy72pu · 05-25-2011, 08:33 AM

Nice looking ride Ole Greenie. I'm an hours drive west in Sandersville. Is there a club or group that gets together with our old trucks around Augusta?

**RenoKeene** · 05-25-2011, 08:39 AM

Beautiful job! And thanks for your service for our country.

Ole Greenie · 05-25-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Beautiful job! And thanks for your service for our country.

And thanks for your support!

lt704 · 05-25-2011, 02:19 PM

Truck looks super. I always say...build it....show it...drive it Congratulations

**Clyde65** · 05-25-2011, 03:52 PM

John, I went to AIT and ASI in Ft Gordon in the early 90's, what is your MOS?

"Beautiful job! And thanks for your service for our country. "
This goes for me too!

05-24-2011, 04:39 PM	#1
Ole Greenie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 246	Finished, literally...Finally!!! Hey All...As promised, Just wanted to share a couple of pictures with the board of the CST finally completed. This is how I got her from my dad... And this is how she looks just today at a run to get some pine straw... Nohing but a bit of sweat, blood and a few choice words to throw in the mix. It isn't complete just yet as I still want to install a 3.42 LSD and an Old Air AC system. Anyway, ya'll stay away from those dern tornados! John __________________ John Paap Ole Greenie Hagerstown, MD My Mistress 70 CST Short/Step LS 5.3/4L65E New motor install Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667773

05-24-2011, 04:55 PM	#2
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! The truck looks great, is it originally an Arizona truck? I noticed the plates.

05-24-2011, 05:10 PM	#3
fast50ranger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marbury, Alabama Posts: 195	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Nice truck. Which seats do you have installed? __________________ Big Block Powered

05-24-2011, 05:22 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,548	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Nice looking truck man, tire size? drop? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-24-2011, 06:50 PM	#6
greenbd71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach,CA Posts: 134	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Great looking truck! Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. Been there and done that, it is a lot of time and money. Posted via Mobile Device

05-24-2011, 06:59 PM	#7
Nathans71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mt. Washington Kentucky Posts: 97	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Just plain NICE. Well done.

05-24-2011, 07:14 PM	#8
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! NICE, your all set, have fun!

05-24-2011, 07:41 PM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Congrats on a sharp looking truck! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

05-24-2011, 08:48 PM	#10
Ole Greenie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 246	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Thanks you guys. I'll post a few more tomorrow. __________________ John Paap Ole Greenie Hagerstown, MD My Mistress 70 CST Short/Step LS 5.3/4L65E New motor install Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667773

05-24-2011, 08:50 PM	#11
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Do you have any details on the exhaust? I like where and how your tips dump. I would love to see pictures of it. I like that dark green too.

05-24-2011, 09:00 PM	#12
Ole Greenie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 246	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Sure...here are a couple pics of the exhaust. The skinny is 2.5" all the way out with an "X" pipe. Since I have rear coils it was a bit tricky! Enjoy: __________________ John Paap Ole Greenie Hagerstown, MD My Mistress 70 CST Short/Step LS 5.3/4L65E New motor install Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667773

05-24-2011, 09:02 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Very nice! A truck to be proud of! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-24-2011, 09:46 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,568	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Whoa John. That's Out Standing! I like that you kept it real enough to use as a truck. The wheels and stance are great too. Big block to boot. You've got a real nice package. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-24-2011, 10:40 PM	#15
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Nice truck! Love the steppers! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

05-25-2011, 12:21 AM	#16
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Nice work! __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB



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05-25-2011, 02:01 AM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Beautiful, beautiful stepside! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-25-2011, 08:08 AM	#19
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Nice job __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

05-25-2011, 08:17 AM	#20
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Job well done!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-25-2011, 08:33 AM	#21
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Nice looking ride Ole Greenie. I'm an hours drive west in Sandersville. Is there a club or group that gets together with our old trucks around Augusta? __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

05-25-2011, 08:39 AM	#22
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Beautiful job! And thanks for your service for our country. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

05-25-2011, 02:19 PM	#24
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! Truck looks super. I always say...build it....show it...drive it Congratulations __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10 2 wheel drive Lil' Red In life always try to make a difference

05-25-2011, 03:52 PM	#25
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,548	Re: Finished, literally...Finally!!! John, I went to AIT and ASI in Ft Gordon in the early 90's, what is your MOS? "Beautiful job! And thanks for your service for our country. " This goes for me too! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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