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trinic · 02-19-2004, 11:06 AM

Made images smaller. If you'd like the original size, remove "s" from the file name..

Finally posting up pics...I'll post this 67 first....gotta love the fab work on this truck. I talked too the owner, and he said he did must of the fab work himself. Love the smooth steps on the bed...

**Yukon Jack** · 02-19-2004, 12:58 PM

That is a work of art!

68LSS1 · 02-19-2004, 01:08 PM

Very nice truck.

Zumo · 02-19-2004, 01:16 PM

Yeah the cab is legnthend 6 inches.
The dash was brought back 6 inches too.
The font of the bed sides are reversed cab corners. I think the only thing on the bed that is not stock are the fenders. It has a late model bed floor.

trinic · 02-19-2004, 01:33 PM

I heard it took him over 10 years to build.
He did a hell of a job on it.....was truck of the year for the goodguys show...

weasel29gm · 02-20-2004, 12:20 AM

It's in the Apr. CLASSIC TRUCK. Sharp ride!!

FirstGen · 02-20-2004, 12:44 AM

why in the world did he lengthen the cab 6 inches? That must have been a ton of work for that! That bed is killer!!! I wonder how good my long step would look with steps like that? You think you could photoshop something like that Zumo?

bad 71 chevy · 02-20-2004, 01:00 AM

That is one of the sweetest truck i have seen

Chevyguy111786 · 02-20-2004, 01:04 AM

He lengthened it cuz he's a pretty tall guy. He also has a BEAUTIFUL 34 ford coupe. And you are right, he's been working on the truck for over 10 years. He build the bed himself. His name is Mike Hall. He's a genious when it comes to fabricating. I've been to his shop several times and he even helped a bit on my ac unit. didn't know who he was till after. His shop isn't big, but it's sweet. He spent over 100,000 on that truck. It has all air ride suspension and a 502 big block, if i'm wrong then it's the 572. He's a real nice guy

doughby82 · 02-20-2004, 01:12 AM

from what i read it wasnt just a cab extention.he cut the doors in half then added 6 inches

Chevyguy111786 · 02-20-2004, 01:25 AM

yeah, he extended the cab, in the middle, so just looking at it, it isn't apparent. he lengthened the cab, doors and even the dash so it all matched

superchevy · 02-20-2004, 01:46 AM

That's a smallblock under that tunedport injection.
SC

Zumo · 02-20-2004, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FirstGen
why in the world did he lengthen the cab 6 inches? That must have been a ton of work for that! That bed is killer!!! I wonder how good my long step would look with steps like that? You think you could photoshop something like that Zumo?

I am sure it could.

**'70_402** · 02-20-2004, 11:39 AM

I just wish i had that kind of money to throw into my project....must be nice..

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2004, 12:45 PM

The sad part about this is that truck didn't win best truck at the Dallas show. It went to an El Camino that had a bunch of parts that were machined by the owner. The El Camino has a TON of work in it, but the end result doesn't come close to Mike's truck.

It just goes to show how screwed up the ISCA shows can be.

BTW- Is the bed cover new? That wasn't on ther at Goodguys was it?

Zumo · 02-20-2004, 01:01 PM

Classick Trucks Article:
http://www.classictrucksweb.com/features/0404cl_69chev/

SCOTI · 02-20-2004, 01:45 PM

Yep..... the bed cover was added since Goodguys.

Quote:

Originally posted by Chevyguy111786
.... and a 502 big block, if i'm wrong then it's the 572.

Actually it's a ZZ4 w/700R4.

**gregfull** · 02-20-2004, 03:14 PM

Does anyone know where the hood hinges came from? Are they one off's, custom made or are they taken from some other vehicle? I'd like to do something similar with my 72 burb.

SCOTI · 02-20-2004, 03:40 PM

Custom made one off's. A similar hinge that might get you where you want is available from Sachse Rod Shop. Look up their adds in Streetrodder magazine.

stllookn · 02-20-2004, 10:04 PM

Classic Trucks voted it "Truckl of the Year". Pretty impressive piece of work! At first I thought it had a late model bed with '67-'72 fenders fitted to it...but that thing is a complete custom job! I like it!

02-19-2004, 11:06 AM	#1
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	Dallas Autorama.. Made images smaller. If you'd like the original size, remove "s" from the file name.. Finally posting up pics...I'll post this 67 first....gotta love the fab work on this truck. I talked too the owner, and he said he did must of the fab work himself. Love the smooth steps on the bed... Last edited by trinic; 02-20-2004 at 02:58 PM.

02-19-2004, 12:58 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	That is a work of art! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-19-2004, 01:08 PM	#3
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Very nice truck. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

02-19-2004, 01:16 PM	#4
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Yeah the cab is legnthend 6 inches. The dash was brought back 6 inches too. The font of the bed sides are reversed cab corners. I think the only thing on the bed that is not stock are the fenders. It has a late model bed floor. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

02-19-2004, 01:33 PM	#5
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	... I heard it took him over 10 years to build. He did a hell of a job on it.....was truck of the year for the goodguys show...

02-20-2004, 12:20 AM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,101	It's in the Apr. CLASSIC TRUCK. Sharp ride!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-20-2004, 12:44 AM	#7
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	why in the world did he lengthen the cab 6 inches? That must have been a ton of work for that! That bed is killer!!! I wonder how good my long step would look with steps like that? You think you could photoshop something like that Zumo? __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

02-20-2004, 01:00 AM	#8
bad 71 chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Omaha NE 68122 Posts: 637	That is one of the sweetest truck i have seen __________________ 71 Chevy C/10 lwb 350 5 speed nv3500 3.73 rear end 2.5" Front Drop and 4" in the back Edelbrock perfomer rpm manifold Edelbrock 600 cfm carb Headmen headers

02-20-2004, 01:04 AM	#9
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	He lengthened it cuz he's a pretty tall guy. He also has a BEAUTIFUL 34 ford coupe. And you are right, he's been working on the truck for over 10 years. He build the bed himself. His name is Mike Hall. He's a genious when it comes to fabricating. I've been to his shop several times and he even helped a bit on my ac unit. didn't know who he was till after. His shop isn't big, but it's sweet. He spent over 100,000 on that truck. It has all air ride suspension and a 502 big block, if i'm wrong then it's the 572. He's a real nice guy

02-20-2004, 01:12 AM	#10
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	from what i read it wasnt just a cab extention.he cut the doors in half then added 6 inches __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb Last edited by doughby82; 02-20-2004 at 06:40 PM.

02-20-2004, 01:25 AM	#11
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	yeah, he extended the cab, in the middle, so just looking at it, it isn't apparent. he lengthened the cab, doors and even the dash so it all matched

02-20-2004, 01:46 AM	#12
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	That's a smallblock under that tunedport injection. SC

02-20-2004, 11:39 AM	#14
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	I just wish i had that kind of money to throw into my project....must be nice.. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

02-20-2004, 12:45 PM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	The sad part about this is that truck didn't win best truck at the Dallas show. It went to an El Camino that had a bunch of parts that were machined by the owner. The El Camino has a TON of work in it, but the end result doesn't come close to Mike's truck. It just goes to show how screwed up the ISCA shows can be. BTW- Is the bed cover new? That wasn't on ther at Goodguys was it? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-20-2004, 01:01 PM	#16
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Classick Trucks Article: http://www.classictrucksweb.com/features/0404cl_69chev/ __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles



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02-20-2004, 03:14 PM	#18
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Does anyone know where the hood hinges came from? Are they one off's, custom made or are they taken from some other vehicle? I'd like to do something similar with my 72 burb. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

02-20-2004, 03:40 PM	#19
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Custom made one off's. A similar hinge that might get you where you want is available from Sachse Rod Shop. Look up their adds in Streetrodder magazine. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-20-2004, 10:04 PM	#20
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Classic Trucks voted it "Truckl of the Year". Pretty impressive piece of work! At first I thought it had a late model bed with '67-'72 fenders fitted to it...but that thing is a complete custom job! I like it! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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