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leddzepp 12-05-2011 03:32 AM

Struck "gold" at the pick n pull
 
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I am finally at the point of taking my truck in for finish body and paint. I have been searching high and low for a pair of perfect wheel tubs. The wheel tubs are the only thing left on my project that require any bodywork, and finding a decent set has proved very difficult even here in Cali.

That all changed at the pick n pull :metal: I came across a 68 Longhorn with original paint. I imagine it had a camper on most it's life, judging from the condition of the bed. I literally had both wheel tubs removed in a matter of 10 minutes. I have never been able to remove bed bolts before without over tightening and snapping them off. These are the nicest original paint tubs I have ever seen, and they are the last pieces I needed before I turn my truck over to paint prison...

leddzepp 12-05-2011 03:36 AM

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Here is the truck I managed to pull them from. I pulled these a week ago (black friday) and it still had the doors and front clip on it then...looks like someone else grabbed those during the week sometime.

shawno72 12-05-2011 03:45 AM

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Nice score. My 72 had tubs like that. All original but it too had a camper shell most of its life.
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SS Tim 12-05-2011 03:50 AM

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Very nice. Did you grab that rear bumper as well? Looks real clean and straight.

gysgtc 12-05-2011 05:45 AM

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Send some of those trucks up north!!

71sierragrande 12-05-2011 06:02 AM

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Zepp, where are these pick and pulls?

CowboyProtectionUnit 12-05-2011 06:39 AM

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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great score!

hjewell2 12-05-2011 08:13 AM

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That would never happen in Michigan everything is rusted out before it gets to the bone yard.:nx:

DANTIP 12-05-2011 08:16 AM

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Nice score!!!

hugger6933 12-05-2011 08:33 AM

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Congrats on the great find . I am sure you felt that Christmas came early.

special-K 12-05-2011 10:33 AM

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That's actually Saddle,not Gold :lol:

black_sheep454 12-05-2011 11:37 AM

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There aren't any pick n pulls around here either.




Oh, and nice score
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into69z 12-05-2011 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp (Post 5048526)
I am finally at the point of taking my truck in for finish body and paint. I have been searching high and low for a pair of perfect wheel tubs. The wheel tubs are the only thing left on my project that require any bodywork, and finding a decent set has proved very difficult even here in Cali.

That all changed at the pick n pull :metal: I came across a 68 Longhorn with original paint. I imagine it had a camper on most it's life, judging from the condition of the bed. I literally had both wheel tubs removed in a matter of 10 minutes. I have never been able to remove bed bolts before without over tightening and snapping them off. These are the nicest original paint tubs I have ever seen, and they are the last pieces I needed before I turn my truck over to paint prison...

Man! I sure miss that place-went to a pick-n-pull here in Nashville and some a**hole stole my new 1/2 in impact -man I am still pissed!!1:devil:

Mike Bradbury 12-05-2011 12:22 PM

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Great find! So Cal is uaually good for rust free picks.

too much stuff 12-05-2011 12:53 PM

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Looks like the one has a ding in it. If its not good enough for you, let me know........
Nice score! Hard to believe every truck came with them but they are so hard to find nice.

69sixpackbee 12-05-2011 12:58 PM

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I saw that truck too but it was mostly raped when I went.
Nice score!

RenoKeene 12-05-2011 01:00 PM

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Those look really good!
Congrats.

Bennett68C10 12-05-2011 01:47 PM

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Nice score. I need to be that lucky, I need some wheels tubs too

Hellbent 12-05-2011 04:50 PM

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Wow- Really nice Score! Congrats!

ls1nova71 12-05-2011 05:07 PM

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Nice! Gotta love the Pick-n-Pulls, I got a set of 71-72 truck bucket seats the day after black friday at the pnp near me, they're in pretty bad shape but have the correct brackets so I was happy.

Looks like someone is going to fix some above the windshield rust the hard way with the way they cut that cab!
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Wrenchbender Ret 12-05-2011 05:38 PM

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We have 4 pull it yourself type lots in the K.C. area but seldom do they have any old stuff. I do find T-5 trans regularly.

crazeetxn 12-05-2011 06:01 PM

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Looks like they have a good setup. Already have it up on blocks and no grass growing up around it :D

Bert W 12-05-2011 06:15 PM

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Holy Cow! Those are in great shape. As I look over the swiss cheese in my truck:lol:

stomper 12-05-2011 06:41 PM

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Those look nice but why not just get repops? Originals that much better?

P.S. Leddzepp... stopped by your build thread. You're almost ready for paint!? You're holding out on us. More build thread posts please. :) I'm a few months behind you on my SWB conversion.

YBNORML 12-05-2011 09:34 PM

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I hate you guys!, up here that doesn't happen. Ever! Nice score:)


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