before and after pics of my 67 swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:32 PM

I haven't posted any updated pics of my truck in a long time. I've been really busy with life and haven't had the time. But I got my truck out today and snapped some pics, the first are from Aug 2013 right after I bought it, then current day. I'm super happy with how this truck turned out. It's tight, quiet, and runs like a top. I think I like this truck better than my old 72 even. Wouldn't be where it is today without this board. Many thanks to all the members here for info and parts.

I still need to install my 3.42's and posi, build an exhaust system, replace the passenger cab corner and rocker, and get the seat done. But I've other winters coming up for those projects. It's time to enjoy this thing all summer now.

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:33 PM

I'm on an iPad so it's one at a time...

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:33 PM

Before

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:34 PM

Before

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:35 PM

After

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:38 PM

Other side

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:41 PM

After

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:42 PM

Engine now

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 03:43 PM

Pass side

**68bowtie** · 04-03-2016, 04:28 PM

very nice! the bed matches very well.

a 67 custom/cst horn cap would compliment the interior nicely...

Mrturner1 · 04-03-2016, 04:30 PM

Wow man that is really nice! If you had to guess, what would you say your hp/tq numbers are like? I've been learning quite a bit about these I6's lately, they are pretty cool engines. Very nice truck, and a great year to have as well.

**lolife99** · 04-03-2016, 04:36 PM

Such a sweet truck,...

Undone · 04-03-2016, 05:20 PM

Beautiful !!!! Would you share some specs? Front and rear drop and tire sizes?

powell72 · 04-03-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

very nice! the bed matches very well.

a 67 custom/cst horn cap would compliment the interior nicely...

Thank you , I don't condone fauxtina, but I needed to look at it from a financial standpoint, I have less than $400 in getting the bed where it is. That includes building a dolly for it.
I'm actually on the hunt for a CST horn cap.

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Originally Posted by Mrturner1

Wow man that is really nice! If you had to guess, what would you say your hp/tq numbers are like? I've been learning quite a bit about these I6's lately, they are pretty cool engines. Very nice truck, and a great year to have as well.

The motor is stock minus the addition of the other Monojet. I just cleaned and resealed it, it was in good enough condition I didn't have to rebuild it. So hp and torque would be around stock numbers. The 5-speed behind it makes it really nice though.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Such a sweet truck,...

Thanks Keith!

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Originally Posted by Undone

Beautiful !!!! Would you share some specs? Front and rear drop and tire sizes?

Thanks! Front is CPP 3" drop springs with ECE 2.5 drop spindles. Rear is ECE 6" drop springs, shock relocators, and adjustable panhard bar with CPP 1.5" blocks and c-notch. Wheels are Wheel Vintiques O.E.'s, 15x7's and 15x8's, all with 4.25" backspace. Tires are BFG 225/70's and 275/60's. The truck is 5-lug with a 71/72 rearend.

Becker67 · 04-03-2016, 08:41 PM

Truck looks awesome love the wheels.

sduckworth13 · 04-03-2016, 08:44 PM

Your truck looks great, very nice work!

**Boog** · 04-03-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Engine now

That's some eye candy right there Chris.

truknut · 04-03-2016, 09:52 PM

Awesome lookin' truck. Bought a 67 project lwb want to convert to swb.. I want to get a swb frame and would like to find a bed in med. green 503 with patina. Time will tell. I always liked your trucks.

**special-K** · 04-03-2016, 11:17 PM

It's just right. You had chrome reverses on there for a little while, didn't you?

Mike C · 04-04-2016, 09:20 AM

Great looking truck. What gears are in it now? I would thing with the 5 speed either 3.73 or 4.10 would be a better choice than 3.42. What's your though process?

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-04-2016, 09:40 AM

Very nice, it's time to enjoy it now.

powell72 · 04-04-2016, 09:54 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the compliments on it.

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Originally Posted by special-K

It's just right. You had chrome reverses on there for a little while, didn't you?

I did Tim, and I loved the look, but a buddy of mine wanted them worse then me. Plus I had this look rattling around in my head for a while.

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Originally Posted by Mike C

Great looking truck. What gears are in it now? I would thing with the 5 speed either 3.73 or 4.10 would be a better choice than 3.42. What's your though process?

It has 3.73's in it now. My T-5 has a very low first gear, I shift into second gear after about 15ft of taking off, so I'd like to help with that, plus I like to build my trucks for the open road so I'd like to have the option to roll 80-85mph sometimes without turning that six too hard. The overdrive on it is only around .8 also.

bigguy69 · 04-04-2016, 10:02 AM

nice!

CST10 · 04-04-2016, 05:14 PM

How bout some detail photos of the carb linkage? Fixing to try something the same as yours. Are you running the stock exhaust manifold also?

Eakinsk2010 · 04-04-2016, 09:50 PM

Man those 67 and 68 hoods and grills are really growing on me, especially in that color.

04-03-2016, 03:32 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	before and after pics of my 67 swb I haven't posted any updated pics of my truck in a long time. I've been really busy with life and haven't had the time. But I got my truck out today and snapped some pics, the first are from Aug 2013 right after I bought it, then current day. I'm super happy with how this truck turned out. It's tight, quiet, and runs like a top. I think I like this truck better than my old 72 even. Wouldn't be where it is today without this board. Many thanks to all the members here for info and parts. I still need to install my 3.42's and posi, build an exhaust system, replace the passenger cab corner and rocker, and get the seat done. But I've other winters coming up for those projects. It's time to enjoy this thing all summer now. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 04-03-2016 at 03:47 PM.

04-03-2016, 03:33 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb I'm on an iPad so it's one at a time... Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-03-2016, 03:33 PM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Before Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-03-2016, 03:34 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Before Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-03-2016, 03:35 PM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb After Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-03-2016, 03:38 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Other side Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-03-2016, 03:41 PM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb After Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-03-2016, 03:42 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Engine now Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 04-03-2016 at 03:51 PM.

04-03-2016, 03:43 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Pass side Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-03-2016, 04:28 PM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,803	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb very nice! the bed matches very well. a 67 custom/cst horn cap would compliment the interior nicely... __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-03-2016, 04:30 PM	#11
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Wow man that is really nice! If you had to guess, what would you say your hp/tq numbers are like? I've been learning quite a bit about these I6's lately, they are pretty cool engines. Very nice truck, and a great year to have as well.

04-03-2016, 04:36 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Such a sweet truck,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-03-2016, 05:20 PM	#13
Undone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: commerce ga Posts: 896	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Beautiful !!!! Would you share some specs? Front and rear drop and tire sizes?

04-03-2016, 08:41 PM	#15
Becker67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 265	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Truck looks awesome love the wheels. __________________ Kevin 67 custom cab big window swb 350/700r4 4/6 drop tilt,a/c 69 custom/10 swb 350/350 4/6 drop tach,tilt 71 cheyenne super swb 454/700r4 4/6drop tach,tilt,a/c,bucket seats,speed warning 96 gmc swb

04-03-2016, 08:44 PM	#16
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Your truck looks great, very nice work! __________________ Scott



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04-03-2016, 09:52 PM	#18
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 307	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Awesome lookin' truck. Bought a 67 project lwb want to convert to swb.. I want to get a swb frame and would like to find a bed in med. green 503 with patina. Time will tell. I always liked your trucks. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

04-03-2016, 11:17 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb It's just right. You had chrome reverses on there for a little while, didn't you? __________________ "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 ~

04-04-2016, 09:20 AM	#20
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Great looking truck. What gears are in it now? I would thing with the 5 speed either 3.73 or 4.10 would be a better choice than 3.42. What's your though process? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-04-2016, 09:40 AM	#21
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Very nice, it's time to enjoy it now. __________________ "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

04-04-2016, 10:02 AM	#23
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb nice! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

04-04-2016, 05:14 PM	#24
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb How bout some detail photos of the carb linkage? Fixing to try something the same as yours. Are you running the stock exhaust manifold also? __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

04-04-2016, 09:50 PM	#25
Eakinsk2010 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: ponca city Posts: 19	Re: before and after pics of my 67 swb Man those 67 and 68 hoods and grills are really growing on me, especially in that color.

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