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72Lester · 07-29-2002, 04:09 PM

You can spray paint primer it!!!

Well, after a little over a month of scraping, sanding, pounding, bondoing and primering... the beast is out of the garage. I eliminated all of the surface rust and some of the bad rust, but I didn't get to do anything with the cab corners, rockers, or fender bottoms- just knocked out some bad stuff and sealed 'em back up until someone else can fix 'em right. I had to cut my project short because I found out last week that I'm moving to South Dakota in a couple weeks, and with my 2nd baby due next week - there's no time left for the '67. So the ad went in the local paper today, hopefully somebody will give it a good home. The wife says she'll cut some more funds loose once we get moved so that I can find a 4x4.

I appreciate everybody's help these last few weeks and I'll still be lurking around the site, until I get another project. Later...

dubie · 07-29-2002, 04:19 PM

I say throw on some rallies , tint the windows and you got yourself a pretty mean lookin truck buddy!! Lookin good, keep it up!!!

68 Suburban · 07-29-2002, 04:25 PM

If that is the same truck that is in you Avatar...wow!!!!!!!!!!1

crazy longhorn · 07-29-2002, 05:11 PM

Hotrod paint! mine is in primer too

Cyco Path · 07-29-2002, 05:44 PM

What are you gonna ask for your beast? Just curious.

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2002, 06:01 PM

You can polish a turd..see?

71402BB · 07-29-2002, 06:20 PM

sorry to see that you have to sell it. Hopefully it goes to a good home! Good luck with your move, and your soon to be new arrival!

72Lester · 07-29-2002, 08:42 PM

Cyco Path - I've got it advertised for $700, which is $100 in the hole. I'll sell it to anybody on this board for $550, at least I'll know it's going to a good home.

chevyhouse · 07-29-2002, 09:42 PM

why are you moving to south dakota? AF by chance? you should like rapid, only a couple hours south of where i grew up. lots of good new projects up that way.

Super Chevy · 07-29-2002, 09:47 PM

Cool lookin truck, Mines the same color...

Denny · 07-29-2002, 09:52 PM

Good luck with the new baby and I hope you find a nice 4x4 in SD.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-29-2002, 10:01 PM

Andy- That pic is legendary dude!

**oldiron** · 07-29-2002, 10:40 PM

72Lester, Rays_dad just moved there from Japan. Maybe you ought to contact him he might be interested. Just an idea.
Goodluck on the move and the new little one.

Denny · 07-29-2002, 11:10 PM

Pop that hood longhornmail I want to see those headers

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2002, 11:12 PM

oh crap, I forgot all about that..sorry.

I'll try to remember tomorow.

Denny · 07-29-2002, 11:44 PM

hehe. No problem. I have to get one of those digital cameras.

Cyco Path · 07-30-2002, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 72Lester
Cyco Path - I've got it advertised for $700, which is $100 in the hole. I'll sell it to anybody on this board for $550, at least I'll know it's going to a good home.

I appreciate the offer. If the distance wasn't so far I would definitely take you up on that.

**ThreeQuarter** · 07-30-2002, 11:37 AM

This is killin' me! If I hadn't just spent $525 on the front drivetrain on the '92, I'd see you this weekend when we move my sister-in-law to Tulsa. Argh!

What's the option list on your longstep?

72Lester · 07-30-2002, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the well-wishes y'all. Chevyhouse, you guessed it - I'm a wingnut :p and gmcblu you've got mail

07-29-2002, 04:09 PM	#1
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	You can't polish a turd, but... You can spray paint primer it!!! Well, after a little over a month of scraping, sanding, pounding, bondoing and primering... the beast is out of the garage. I eliminated all of the surface rust and some of the bad rust, but I didn't get to do anything with the cab corners, rockers, or fender bottoms- just knocked out some bad stuff and sealed 'em back up until someone else can fix 'em right. I had to cut my project short because I found out last week that I'm moving to South Dakota in a couple weeks, and with my 2nd baby due next week - there's no time left for the '67. So the ad went in the local paper today, hopefully somebody will give it a good home. The wife says she'll cut some more funds loose once we get moved so that I can find a 4x4. I appreciate everybody's help these last few weeks and I'll still be lurking around the site, until I get another project. Later... Attached Images __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-29-2002, 04:19 PM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I say throw on some rallies , tint the windows and you got yourself a pretty mean lookin truck buddy!! Lookin good, keep it up!!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

07-29-2002, 04:25 PM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	If that is the same truck that is in you Avatar...wow!!!!!!!!!!1 __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-29-2002, 05:44 PM	#5
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	What are you gonna ask for your beast? Just curious. __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

07-29-2002, 06:01 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You can polish a turd..see? Attached Images

07-29-2002, 05:11 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Hotrod paint! mine is in primer too

07-29-2002, 06:20 PM	#7
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	sorry to see that you have to sell it. Hopefully it goes to a good home! Good luck with your move, and your soon to be new arrival! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

07-29-2002, 08:42 PM	#8
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Cyco Path - I've got it advertised for $700, which is $100 in the hole. I'll sell it to anybody on this board for $550, at least I'll know it's going to a good home. __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-29-2002, 09:42 PM	#9
chevyhouse BEER-Vacation in a can... Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 444	why are you moving to south dakota? AF by chance? you should like rapid, only a couple hours south of where i grew up. lots of good new projects up that way. __________________ Kurt 03' Trailblazer 69' C10 "SPSHL-K", 388 stroker/BTO 700R4, 2400 stall, 3.73 posi, lwb, fleetside long box, 3.5"/5" drop, 18" Budnik 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom For Sale-87' V10-4x4, 408/700r4, 4.10's PM for pics Last edited by chevyhouse; 07-29-2002 at 09:58 PM.

07-29-2002, 09:47 PM	#10
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Cool lookin truck, Mines the same color...

07-29-2002, 09:52 PM	#11
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Good luck with the new baby and I hope you find a nice 4x4 in SD. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

07-29-2002, 10:01 PM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Andy- That pic is legendary dude!

07-29-2002, 10:40 PM	#13
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	72Lester, Rays_dad just moved there from Japan. Maybe you ought to contact him he might be interested. Just an idea. Goodluck on the move and the new little one. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

07-29-2002, 11:10 PM	#14
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Pop that hood longhornmail I want to see those headers __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

07-29-2002, 11:12 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	oh crap, I forgot all about that..sorry. I'll try to remember tomorow.



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07-29-2002, 11:44 PM	#16
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	hehe. No problem. I have to get one of those digital cameras. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

07-30-2002, 11:37 AM	#18
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	This is killin' me! If I hadn't just spent $525 on the front drivetrain on the '92, I'd see you this weekend when we move my sister-in-law to Tulsa. Argh! What's the option list on your longstep? __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

07-30-2002, 02:11 PM	#19
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Thanks for the well-wishes y'all. Chevyhouse, you guessed it - I'm a wingnut :p and gmcblu you've got mail __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

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