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es67chevy · 08-11-2010, 06:24 PM

Mike, thanks for letting us borrow the hinges. It proved it was not the hinges.

We'll get them back to you very soon. We are now lining up several shops to give us some estimates for customizing the hood. In the meantime, here are some pics of the truck out in the sun. Oh, and the new glass is in it too! Yay.

es67chevy · 08-11-2010, 06:32 PM

And here are some detail shots:

my67chevytruck · 08-11-2010, 06:45 PM

Very nice!

es67chevy · 08-11-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Very nice!

Thanks, Heath!

es67chevy · 08-16-2010, 01:54 PM

OK, brought it home on Friday. Here are some pics of it coming home. Hood is still an issue, but working on finding a fabricator that actually wants to work. Have had some say they are interested and even one that came and looked at it, but haven't received any estimates yet.

**67cheby** · 08-16-2010, 01:57 PM

We need pics with the wheels on it !!! Looks awesome, mark still hasnt called you back ??

es67chevy · 08-16-2010, 01:58 PM

And finally, threw the 22s on it. I know they will not be to everyone's tastes, but we are happy for now. Eventually, we may break the bank with some custom rims, but for now, these will do! The backs tuck nicely and we imagine the fronts will too once some weight added to the front.

**67cheby** · 08-16-2010, 01:59 PM

Sorry i was to hasty, looks great , huge diff with wheels

es67chevy · 08-16-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Sorry i was to hasty, looks great , huge diff with wheels

Hahaha, no worries. I aim to please!

And nope, I haven't heard from Mark.

es67chevy · 08-16-2010, 02:06 PM

Here's some of 'the crew' working on cleaning it up:

**67cheby** · 08-16-2010, 02:27 PM

Seeing your wife and dad so involved made me think, I love it when my wife helps and gets into it, makes me feel pretty lucky, Saturday night at Jay Cruise night she got all dressed up "looking pretty hot" in my opinion and stood right beside me in clouds of smoke from the burn out contest !!!i looked over and thought man i really scored !!

es67chevy · 08-16-2010, 02:32 PM

Hahaha. Yeah, I definitely got lucky having a Dad willing to do this project with me (not to mention finance half of it) and a wife that wants to get out there and wrench with us as well! She can't wait to bolt the 'pretty stuff' on!

es67chevy · 08-16-2010, 02:36 PM

Well, back to small updates again since the big 'wow factors' are done for now! Here's some pics of our results and method for brushing the aluminum triangles that go with the one piece window kit.

We'll hopefully mount the Billet Specialties mirrors to them next and get them installed.

And here's some pics of the truck all tucked in for bed (Noah Block It car cover)

my67chevytruck · 08-16-2010, 03:30 PM

looking good Eric! keep at it....

rtbatchelder · 08-25-2010, 08:52 PM

wow! now that helps me get a move on on my truck!!!!
looks great!

es67chevy · 08-25-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rtbatchelder

wow! now that helps me get a move on on my truck!!!!
looks great!

Thanks, rtbatchelder!

We've run into a road block at the moment so kinda frustrated, but hope to start providing some more updates again soon.

The darn hood is becoming a major thorn in our sides. It's hard to find any customizers willing to even come look at it, let alone give us a legitimate bid. The best we've gotten so far is a shot in the dark bid. I'm planning to try to take the hood off the hinges over the next weekend or so and see how it fits. That way we can tell if the problem is the hinges or the fenders.

rtbatchelder · 08-25-2010, 10:26 PM

whats going on with the hood?

es67chevy · 08-25-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rtbatchelder

whats going on with the hood?

She's not fittin' so well! I've been meaning to attach some pics so here's the ones that best show the issues. I'm going to try loosening the hinges after I tape off the fenders, grill, and cowl, and see if I can get anything better out of it this weekend. Then if that doesn't work, hinges all the way off to see how it sits in there. The hood that was on it when we took it to the body shop definitely fit better than this repop does.

Sits really high here

This gap is way too wide

Hoping by moving it back an 1/8" or so may fix both of these issues

It hits the grille here.

rtbatchelder · 08-25-2010, 11:53 PM

seems the repro hood has a bit different slope to it then the fender

es67chevy · 08-26-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rtbatchelder

seems the repro hood has a bit different slope to it then the fender

Yeah, that's what it looks like to us too. Hoping a hingeless hood will tell the true tale. I'm really hoping its all in the adjustment but I just don't see it.

mcbassin · 08-26-2010, 08:44 AM

Nice update with the wheels and all! Sorry to see your still fighting the aftermarket hood. Probably dumb question at this juncture, but, what if you found a nice original hood and had it painted to match? There was a place over there in nw AR that had tons of hoods. Just think you are going to drop some serious $$$ if you have to get the custom fab hood? I know it will hurt either way, just a thought. Probably no chance you had any of that paint left over? Good luck!

my67chevytruck · 08-26-2010, 09:10 AM

keep us in the loop on the hood fitment issue. Truck looks Nice!

**67cheby** · 08-26-2010, 09:54 AM

Eric you are welcome to borrow my hood , for some fitment trials, i think most of it is the aftermarket hood, if it does happen to be the case just have that hood pinstriped up really cool and hang it in the living room for wall art.....im sure your wife wont mind

es67chevy · 08-27-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice update with the wheels and all! Sorry to see your still fighting the aftermarket hood. Probably dumb question at this juncture, but, what if you found a nice original hood and had it painted to match? There was a place over there in nw AR that had tons of hoods. Just think you are going to drop some serious $$$ if you have to get the custom fab hood? I know it will hurt either way, just a thought. Probably no chance you had any of that paint left over? Good luck!

I do have paint left - enough to paint one more hood so good there. I like the idea of finding an original, so may end up having to do that. Thanks for the ideas, Mike. It gets hard to think when mind is clouded by anger and frustration.

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

keep us in the loop on the hood fitment issue. Truck looks Nice!

Will do, Heath. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Eric you are welcome to borrow my hood , for some fitment trials, i think most of it is the aftermarket hood, if it does happen to be the case just have that hood pinstriped up really cool and hang it in the living room for wall art.....im sure your wife wont mind

I really appreciate it Mike! My plan is to try my aftermarket hood on Sunday without the hinges at all to see how the hood fits with no hinge constraints. If it still looks like crap, I may very well take you up on it. I've got a plan devised to convert my canoe trailer into a hood transporter just in case.

Also, if anyone reading this thread could take a straight on shot of the area where your passenger fender and hood are supposed to come together (within a 1/4"), that would help a ton. Pretty much like this picture as seen above:

kvn1011 · 08-27-2010, 04:47 PM

I'd say if it lays flat without any hinges u could maybe try the Porterbuilt hinges

08-11-2010, 06:24 PM	#226
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Mike, thanks for letting us borrow the hinges. It proved it was not the hinges. We'll get them back to you very soon. We are now lining up several shops to give us some estimates for customizing the hood. In the meantime, here are some pics of the truck out in the sun. Oh, and the new glass is in it too! Yay. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-11-2010, 06:32 PM	#227
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go And here are some detail shots: __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-11-2010, 06:45 PM	#228
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Very nice! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-16-2010, 01:54 PM	#230
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go OK, brought it home on Friday. Here are some pics of it coming home. Hood is still an issue, but working on finding a fabricator that actually wants to work. Have had some say they are interested and even one that came and looked at it, but haven't received any estimates yet. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-16-2010, 01:57 PM	#231
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go We need pics with the wheels on it !!! Looks awesome, mark still hasnt called you back ?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-16-2010, 01:58 PM	#232
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go And finally, threw the 22s on it. I know they will not be to everyone's tastes, but we are happy for now. Eventually, we may break the bank with some custom rims, but for now, these will do! The backs tuck nicely and we imagine the fronts will too once some weight added to the front. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-16-2010, 01:59 PM	#233
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Sorry i was to hasty, looks great , huge diff with wheels __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-16-2010, 02:06 PM	#235
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Here's some of 'the crew' working on cleaning it up: __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-16-2010, 02:27 PM	#236
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Seeing your wife and dad so involved made me think, I love it when my wife helps and gets into it, makes me feel pretty lucky, Saturday night at Jay Cruise night she got all dressed up "looking pretty hot" in my opinion and stood right beside me in clouds of smoke from the burn out contest !!!i looked over and thought man i really scored !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-16-2010, 02:32 PM	#237
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Hahaha. Yeah, I definitely got lucky having a Dad willing to do this project with me (not to mention finance half of it) and a wife that wants to get out there and wrench with us as well! She can't wait to bolt the 'pretty stuff' on! __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

08-16-2010, 02:36 PM	#238
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Well, back to small updates again since the big 'wow factors' are done for now! Here's some pics of our results and method for brushing the aluminum triangles that go with the one piece window kit. We'll hopefully mount the Billet Specialties mirrors to them next and get them installed. And here's some pics of the truck all tucked in for bed (Noah Block It car cover) __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869 Last edited by es67chevy; 08-16-2010 at 02:38 PM.

08-16-2010, 03:30 PM	#239
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go looking good Eric! keep at it.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-25-2010, 08:52 PM	#240
rtbatchelder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vancouver, washington Posts: 17	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go wow! now that helps me get a move on on my truck!!!! looks great!

08-25-2010, 10:26 PM	#242
rtbatchelder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vancouver, washington Posts: 17	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go whats going on with the hood?

08-25-2010, 11:53 PM	#244
rtbatchelder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vancouver, washington Posts: 17	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go seems the repro hood has a bit different slope to it then the fender



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08-26-2010, 08:44 AM	#246
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Nice update with the wheels and all! Sorry to see your still fighting the aftermarket hood. Probably dumb question at this juncture, but, what if you found a nice original hood and had it painted to match? There was a place over there in nw AR that had tons of hoods. Just think you are going to drop some serious $$$ if you have to get the custom fab hood? I know it will hurt either way, just a thought. Probably no chance you had any of that paint left over? Good luck! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-26-2010, 09:10 AM	#247
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go keep us in the loop on the hood fitment issue. Truck looks Nice! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-26-2010, 09:54 AM	#248
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Eric you are welcome to borrow my hood , for some fitment trials, i think most of it is the aftermarket hood, if it does happen to be the case just have that hood pinstriped up really cool and hang it in the living room for wall art.....im sure your wife wont mind __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-27-2010, 04:47 PM	#250
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go I'd say if it lays flat without any hinges u could maybe try the Porterbuilt hinges

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