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Good morning all. New to this site and after seeing all of the great info, decided to join... This is my latest find 1967 Chevy SWB. It's a one owner job that has been sitting next to a barn under an awning in SC. since 1986.. It was parked due to clutch slippage and forgotten ever since (out of site, out of mind). It had one repaint in the early 80's (as a fathersday present) and short of under the battery on the inner fender, I cant see any rust.
I've decided to go with an autocross theme (performance handling) as I've done everything else with all of the previous 67-72's I've owned over the last 25 years. Looking at either an lt-1 or ls 6.0. I guess I'll get it home first.. Thoughts??
I want to apologize in advance for spelling, my dumb questions.. etc. Not sure how to upload pics.. First time on any computer site. (computer illiterate) Would really like to get some pics up !! Thanks to all in advance for your help.

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Look forward to seeing another Carolina C 10. Good luck with the project. This is the place for help and great photos.

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Welcome to the board!

Very cool truck!
My favorite '67,... with a BIG back window.

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very cool!

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Thanks all. More photos as I get it dug out and home. Lets do this!!:smoke:

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Nice truck. Great find! I will be keeping a eye on this one. :metal:

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Awesome find!!!

Welcome to the board!

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Very cool truck, I'm looking forward to seing it cleaned up and on the road.

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Sweet find! Welcome from a fellow North Carolinian. I'm interested in how this build turns out. I like the idea of a autocross theme. I think that would be cool.

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The closest thing I've seen is a mid 70's SWB done for the course. I want something of a challenge with this build, but the new FI motors and electronics will be a learning curve for me. I've found a 95 LT1 engine complete minus harness ($500) and a 2006 LS 6.0 with trans (68K miles $1500) Dont really know which way to go yet.

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Looks like Hazel ! Oh My..

I'm in for sure. Awesome find! Where did you learn about it, locate it, etc. ? Just looking for the story, not the details .. (for obvious reasons) Does it run now?

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I'm in construction, I travel... everywhere. I was talking cars with a local building inspector here in N. Eastern SC. and and he said his father-in-law (74 and can't drive anymore) has a few old cars and trucks that he needs to get rid of. That was enough for me... We jumped in his truck and hit the country and after looking at a rusty and rough 58 apache, a 72 Caddy and a 65 Barracuda, we came upon this ride..Surrounded by weeds on 3 sides and under a barn canopy. I thought it was a long bed cause you couldn't hardly get around it but sure enought, shorty.
It turns over so I'm sure I can get fire in the holes.. I'm sure the seals or rings havent dried up and stuck in a "i'm done pose". I guess we'll see. I almost want to keep it totally original, but I still like to bang gears and hang on for dear life. I am finding these harder to come by (especially so clean and original) so i'm not sure how much I want to cut this one up... Thanks for the support !!

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Noo .. That truck is a gem buddy. Don't cut it up too much for Auto Cross.

.. Pleeease .. :D A wash job and some fresh tires / wheels and just drive it for a while. That thing has so much potential.

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welcome aboard looks like a solid truck

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Wow what id give to find a truck like that just sitting ready for a build!
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Sweet truck!
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Great score!

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I agree with CC69Rat, clean it up, new tires, fluids, get it running and drive it for a while...the plan for mods may change after its on the road and being driven.

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I guess there's lots of ways to look at it. I've built these so many different ways. From original stock as a stove, to full drag, custom, to 4x4. I've even built a 72 SWB rust bucket junker with super comfy plush interior. Just because. I guess I want to do something different with this one. Something that no one has done before. I see lots of trucks on this site that have some very cool mods, I think to myself.. " now that's original " I found an excellent platform to begin with, have average working man funds and decent metal working skills... After building 16 of these trucks over the years, I'd like to keep one for more than a few years. Time to hit the drawing board and scribble out some ideas !! Thanks all. :mm:
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If you have plans for a "Pro Touring" truck,... look at Porterbuilt Street Rods coilover suspension.
http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...il-Over-Option

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Wow nice find ! I would have to get her running and enjoy it a little if the engine is good. While you gather parts anyway.:smoke:

I think the PB coilover susp would be great also. Have you checked out robnolimit's build ? this should give you some ideas for the autocross theme.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488826

For the engine I vote for the 6.0 or any other gen3/4 LS just because the LT1 has some odd ball and expensive ignition parts. That and having such a short production life I would imagine parts will only get more scarce and expensive for the LT1's. Whatever you choose It looks like a great start!

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Thanks Dan. After reading what they're palnning, my resolve is stronger than ever. I have a ton of parts left over from my racing years (round and drag) and Ive got most of the parts sitting around from a 500HP 302-mo (1968) build and a BW Super T-10.... Hmmm, Drivetrain figured out... Suspension next..

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I'll have to watch and C

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Is your camera broken? :D

We need pics brother.. Pics. :lol:

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I will post pics soon. I still havent even pulled it out of it's resting place. Believe me, when I ger it back to the shop, most of my time (wife willing) will be in the shop doing a thorough inspection. I'll add tons of pics, I promise. Thanks all!!

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WOW....what a score , cant wait to see more pics !

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I'd have a rollback hookin chains to it right now :D I wanna see it out of the shed thing. Is it rusty in the foors / rockers?

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Well, from what I can feel, it's super solid in the rockers and cab corners. I can't get under the truck to see the floors.. I know, I know, I'm planning on getting it pulled out this Saturday. LOL... I'm excited to check out all of the "trouble" areas myself. I will get pics up this weekend.. I did do some research after my last visit there and it still has the orig 327 4barrel in it. It still has the 3 on the tree. I've got a tilt column for an auto, but thinking about keeping the orig. column and shifter. After talking to the orig. owner he said that he was having trouble from day 1 with the linkage binding up so.. maybe a floor shift is in order.. I don't know which way to go yet. I enjoy banging through the gears so I'll probably stick to a manual set up.. Anyone need a tilt column for an automatic ??

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I sent you a PM interested in your column.

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I would give just about anything to have that truck damn! Nice score!
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Ok, pulled out of the weeds. I think I got taken on this one. The owner is a little up there in years and seems to have remember things that he forgot to mention when we first talked about me buying this. Apparently, it's got a '68 bed on it, with the marker lights filled. And it's missing a hubcap. I probably should have left it sit.. LOL... Anyway, its out now and doesn't look too bad after a quick car wash. I will get more detailed pics up tonight.

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See attached....

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that looks like an easy fix

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Well, you just need to sell that piece of junk to me! :D

..kidding. awesome find man. Really.
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my trucks TWIN !!! that is what mine looked like the whole 25 years that my grandfather drove it !

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I kinda like the black with red interior, don't know if I want to go back to a powder blue original color. I've got to say, I don't remember ever seeing one without at least a little rust in the rockers and cab corners or floors.. I'm glad I joined the site and looking forward to getting some ideas on which way to go with this "last hoorah". Got the kids ready to go cleaning out what's left of the interior. More pics here in a little bit... Thanks all...

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Who says you can't polish a terd... lol. Little polishing compound and some rubbing.. Man, what a difference.!!

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who cares if it is a filled 68 bed that truck is sharp!

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I would have never noticed the filled 68+ bed.. my grin would have been making my eyes squint too much.


I know what you mean about polishing one up! It looks great man.
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Ear to ear !!!! This truck is more and more impressive the deeper I dig into it.. :metal: