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LooseCannon · 06-06-2011, 04:14 PM

Great build!

**oldman3** · 06-06-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LooseCannon

Great build!

Thanks, appreciate you checking it out.

**oldman3** · 06-06-2011, 08:06 PM

On with todays post.

Pic 1 New 700R4 trans from Gear Star.

Pic 2 My home made trans mount.

Pic 3 Old 3 speed and parts.

**oldman3** · 06-06-2011, 08:12 PM

Wasn't thinking forget the pics.

**oldman3** · 06-06-2011, 08:13 PM

Installing Lokar shifter to trans.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-07-2011, 09:03 PM

Wow you guys have really made some progress on this truck looks great..

**oldman3** · 06-08-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Wow you guys have really made some progress on this truck looks great..

Thanks for checking it out; not to burst the bubble

,but truck is already done. In the last 4 weeks, I covered about 1-1/2 yrs of work. So progress is probably about normal, just looks fast. Thanks again.....Jim

**oldman3** · 06-08-2011, 04:50 PM

On with todays post.

Pic 1 Firewall getting close at this point.

Pic 2 Back of cab almost ready.

**oldman3** · 06-08-2011, 04:52 PM

Pic 1 Grandson and daughter-in-law helping

Pic 2 Additional sanding on lower section.

**oldman3** · 06-08-2011, 04:55 PM

Pic 1 Patching holes where speaker brackets were mounted.

Pic 2 Some pin holes in upper lip area.

Pic 3 Stainless cover for the AC lines.

Cameron 1137 · 06-09-2011, 07:51 PM

NO! we want more! haha, JK, looks great so far!

**oldman3** · 06-09-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

NO! we want more! haha, JK, looks great so far!

Thanks for following the build......Jim

bollybib · 06-10-2011, 02:33 PM

wow i never thought of myself as a picture junkie until now...

i'm a little relieved that you didn't work in St. Louis plant so i won't be tempted to pump you for assembly info haha

movin' right along lookin' fine.

jim

**oldman3** · 06-10-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bollybib

wow i never thought of myself as a picture junkie until now...

i'm a little relieved that you didn't work in St. Louis plant so i won't be tempted to pump you for assembly info haha

movin' right along lookin' fine.

jim

Looks to me like your doing pretty good with the info......Jim

**oldman3** · 06-10-2011, 09:09 PM

Pic 1 All the front and rear suspension stuff is off. HPC coated exhaust system back from Okla.

Pic 2 Rear axle and arms

Pic 3 Bare frame.

Pic 4 Another view.

BlueJeep · 06-10-2011, 09:08 PM

What is the blue-ish colored filler you put on first in small quantities, is that fiberglass filler?

laplander · 06-11-2011, 09:12 PM

Jim, this is a heck of an inspiration for me and my long stepper build. Please keep the pics coming!

**oldman3** · 06-12-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laplander

Jim, this is a heck of an inspiration for me and my long stepper build. Please keep the pics coming!

Thanks, appreciate the kind words, will post more later today.....Jim

VA72C10 · 06-11-2011, 09:26 PM

good progress!!!

**oldman3** · 06-12-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

good progress!!!

Thanks, appreciate you checking out the build.......Jim

**oldman3** · 06-12-2011, 05:23 PM

Installed Powertrax No-slip in the rear axle. Sorry don't have more pics on this, but it was a real easy install.

**oldman3** · 06-12-2011, 05:26 PM

Pic 1 Installing rear axle and parts on the frame.

Pic 2 Another view.

Pic 3 Front suspension installed on frame.

Pic 4 Another view.

**oldman3** · 06-12-2011, 05:29 PM

Pic 1 Engine all cleaned and ready for primer.

Pic 2 Engine in primer.

Pic 3 Another view.

Pic 4 Misc. items.

VA72C10 · 06-12-2011, 06:13 PM

very nice!!!

Cameron 1137 · 06-12-2011, 08:34 PM

WOW! that red looks great!

06-06-2011, 04:14 PM	#1
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Great build! __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68

06-06-2011, 08:06 PM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build On with todays post. Pic 1 New 700R4 trans from Gear Star. Pic 2 My home made trans mount. Pic 3 Old 3 speed and parts. __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 06-06-2011 at 08:07 PM.

06-06-2011, 08:12 PM	#4
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Wasn't thinking forget the pics. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-06-2011, 08:13 PM	#5
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Installing Lokar shifter to trans. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-07-2011, 09:03 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Wow you guys have really made some progress on this truck looks great.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-08-2011, 04:50 PM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build On with todays post. Pic 1 Firewall getting close at this point. Pic 2 Back of cab almost ready. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-08-2011, 04:52 PM	#9
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Grandson and daughter-in-law helping Pic 2 Additional sanding on lower section. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-08-2011, 04:55 PM	#10
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Patching holes where speaker brackets were mounted. Pic 2 Some pin holes in upper lip area. Pic 3 Stainless cover for the AC lines. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-09-2011, 07:51 PM	#11
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build NO! we want more! haha, JK, looks great so far! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

06-10-2011, 02:33 PM	#13
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build wow i never thought of myself as a picture junkie until now... i'm a little relieved that you didn't work in St. Louis plant so i won't be tempted to pump you for assembly info haha movin' right along lookin' fine. jim __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

06-10-2011, 09:09 PM	#15
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 All the front and rear suspension stuff is off. HPC coated exhaust system back from Okla. Pic 2 Rear axle and arms Pic 3 Bare frame. Pic 4 Another view. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-10-2011, 09:08 PM	#16
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build What is the blue-ish colored filler you put on first in small quantities, is that fiberglass filler? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

06-11-2011, 09:12 PM	#17
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Jim, this is a heck of an inspiration for me and my long stepper build. Please keep the pics coming!

06-11-2011, 09:26 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build good progress!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-12-2011, 05:23 PM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Installed Powertrax No-slip in the rear axle. Sorry don't have more pics on this, but it was a real easy install. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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06-12-2011, 05:26 PM	#22
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Installing rear axle and parts on the frame. Pic 2 Another view. Pic 3 Front suspension installed on frame. Pic 4 Another view. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-12-2011, 05:29 PM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Engine all cleaned and ready for primer. Pic 2 Engine in primer. Pic 3 Another view. Pic 4 Misc. items. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-12-2011, 06:13 PM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build very nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-12-2011, 08:34 PM	#25
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build WOW! that red looks great! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

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