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VA72C10 · 11-19-2009, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

can't believe I haven't subscribed to this one yet. going a few steps beyond sane I see. Hahaha. I love it!

Thanks...welcome aboard

Yeah, the "might as well's" have bit me more than a few times so far and the longer I'm working on it the more ideas I'm coming up with which equals more time and $$$

es67chevy · 11-19-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks...welcome aboard

Yeah, the "might as well's" have bit me more than a few times so far and the longer I'm working on it the more ideas I'm coming up with which equals more time and $$$

Been there, done that. I finally got sick of the "might as wells" and sent it off to paint. Gotta draw the line somewhere. I drew it at 'This costs way more than buying a new truck'

I also used the excuse "there's always next time!". You might need to apply that one some. haha! Nah, I love it that you are going above and beyond. Keep up the great work!

Slick67 · 11-23-2009, 10:03 PM

Sick ideas!! The tailgate is really cool. Stoked to see the finished product on that!

VA72C10 · 11-24-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Sick ideas!! The tailgate is really cool. Stoked to see the finished product on that!

Me too!

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Been there, done that. I finally got sick of the "might as wells" and sent it off to paint. Gotta draw the line somewhere. I drew it at 'This costs way more than buying a new truck'

I also used the excuse "there's always next time!". You might need to apply that one some. haha! Nah, I love it that you are going above and beyond. Keep up the great work!

Thanks! Been slow going the last week as I've been helping my brother in law with a flooded basement, working on big projects at work, and starting to fix/remodel my brother in law's basement now. I have bought and sold some parts and have a new updated final list of plans for the truck.

VA72C10 · 11-24-2009, 02:25 AM

New (Final?)Truck Plans:

Candy or pearl cranberry red paint
20" chrome/billet rims all around (still deciding which ones)
67 Front end with factory hood
Wood bed with hidden fastener stainless strips
Custom tailgate with flipped handle
Cream leather interior (have seats) with custom center console, vintage air, and touch screen stereo w/ custom speaker box behind seats
Shaved Firewall
Shaved Driprail
Shaved door handles
Shaved locks
Shaved antenna
Shaved wiper cowl
Shaved emblems
Shaved sidemarkers
Shaved gas cap
Shaved tailgate handle
Shaved stake pocket
Shaved rocker pinch weld
Shaved rocker seam
Shaved factory dash vent and speaker holes in top of dash with custom insert
Shaved money out of my checking account

Accuair airbag leveling system with touchpad integrated into console

Slam RE-7 bags, all new suspension components, billet tie rod adjusters, ECE super trac bar, Western Drop Spindles, CPP front sway bar, 2" drop blocks, 1/2" trailing arms spacers with flipped carrier bearing, Custom trailing arm crossmember exhaust passages, rebuilt 373 rear,
Welded in C-notch, new shocks (painted body color)
12" cross drilled disc brakes all the way around with frame mounted brake pedal, adjustable prop valve, stainless lines, and chrome residual valves.
355 engine smoothed and painted body color and then chromed out
TH350 tranny painted body color,
driveshaft painted body color.

0331grunt · 11-24-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

New (Final?)Truck Plans:

Shaved money out of my checking account

I think this is the biggest "shave" of all!

Looks good and hope to see some progress on it soon... (wait, I think I am talking about mine, now!

)

**kev2809** · 11-24-2009, 10:23 AM

wow...what a list lol. I have a question though. are u shaving the pinch weld for looks, or ground clearance?

gcburdic · 11-24-2009, 11:32 AM

....you said "final" truck plans

good one Jonathan!!!

pickup67man · 11-24-2009, 05:33 PM

Finally caught up with your build. I like how you shaved the drip rails leaving the lip on the front. I'm working on a 1970 suburban, I wonder how that would look. Just lots more drip rail to shave.

VA72C10 · 11-24-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 0331grunt

I think this is the biggest "shave" of all!

Looks good and hope to see some progress on it soon... (wait, I think I am talking about mine, now!

)

Yeah, get back to work on yours

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Originally Posted by kev2809

wow...what a list lol. I have a question though. are u shaving the pinch weld for looks, or ground clearance?

Only for looks. I am only lowering where it will slightly tuck the tires. Stock inner fenders and bedfloor so it will only go so low...I just like the clean look of the shaved pinch weld

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

....you said "final" truck plans

good one Jonathan!!!

That's why it's "final" not FINAL

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Originally Posted by pickup67man

Finally caught up with your build. I like how you shaved the drip rails leaving the lip on the front. I'm working on a 1970 suburban, I wonder how that would look. Just lots more drip rail to shave.

Welcome to the build. I am happy with the drip rail shaved that way. Like how it still keeps that area in front of the truck in line with the top of the windows vs when you completely shave it to me it shows that the windshield is not in line with the windows. Both ways are nice and the way we're doing it is actually easier but I really like the look better even if it was the harder way to do it.

ClifBlazer · 11-25-2009, 08:00 PM

that was funny I was about to post on here about the spacers and you pm me lol

tvblazer78 · 11-30-2009, 01:51 PM

The plats look sweet! Looks like you are on a roll now..

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 05:27 PM

Thanks. Jason's been shaving away....pictures to come tonight....all I'll say is SWEEEEET!

oldblue72c10 · 11-30-2009, 05:28 PM

keep up the good work i have a longbed and am glad your not cutting yours up

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue72c10

keep up the good work i have a longbed and am glad your not cutting yours up

Thanks, welcome to the board and I am excited to have it done. It's going to be a sweet longbed and I've noticed at shows that longbeds are coming up in popularity.

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:54 PM

Here's the pictures as promised of the progress on the cab...

These holes are for me to stick my feet through and warm them up next to the headers

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:55 PM

Another angle

And more driprail work

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:56 PM

Then more work on smoothing the door jamb area. Latch area to be shaved soon.

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:58 PM

Sorry those were blurry.....

To make it up to you.....

What's that?

BAM!

OOOOOOOH

AAAAAAAAAAAH

I'm stoked...already looks great w/out even being ground down.

brn agn · 12-01-2009, 12:00 AM

Looking good Jonathan!

gcburdic · 12-01-2009, 12:03 AM

Holy smoothness Batman!!!

Looking good!!!

VA72C10 · 12-01-2009, 12:05 AM

You'll notice the line around the top. Going to "borrow" Rokcrln's angled cap idea. Not doing the wall the same obviously and smoothed the top hump out of it. Plus, I actually saw that angled cap idea before and Nuke did an angled cap on his firewall. (Do I sound like I'm rationalizing stealing ideas?

)

The firewall will be completely smooth with only the steering column coming through. Using an eliminator style accellerator pedal, brake pedal/booster mounted to the framerails, aftermarket wiring harness hidden and moved w/ no bulkhead, A/C lines run through the cowl area, and all other misc holes filled in for a very smooth look.

VA72C10 · 12-01-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Looking good Jonathan!

Thanks! I'm excited but I think I'd swap right now so I could be driving my project like you can

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Holy smoothness Batman!!!

Looking good!!!

Thanks! Getting smoother by the day...

mcbassin · 12-01-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

You'll notice the line around the top. Going to "borrow" Rokcrln's angled cap idea. Not doing the wall the same obviously and smoothed the top hump out of it. Plus, I actually saw that angled cap idea before and Nuke did an angled cap on his firewall. (Do I sound like I'm rationalizing stealing ideas?

)

The firewall will be completely smooth with only the steering column coming through. Using an eliminator style accellerator pedal, brake pedal/booster mounted to the framerails, aftermarket wiring harness hidden and moved w/ no bulkhead, A/C lines run through the cowl area, and all other misc holes filled in for a very smooth look.

Hope he don't mind me stealing it too. I'm looking for some sheetmetal like you are using on your cab. Do you know what gauge it is? or if you know how thick it is?i.e. .03"? Your firewall looks SMOOTH! keep it up!

*Puropedo* · 12-01-2009, 02:13 AM

Firewall looks bad a$$! Great metal fab skillz!...

11-23-2009, 10:03 PM	#528
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Sick ideas!! The tailgate is really cool. Stoked to see the finished product on that! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-24-2009, 02:25 AM	#530
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project New (Final?)Truck Plans: Candy or pearl cranberry red paint 20" chrome/billet rims all around (still deciding which ones) 67 Front end with factory hood Wood bed with hidden fastener stainless strips Custom tailgate with flipped handle Cream leather interior (have seats) with custom center console, vintage air, and touch screen stereo w/ custom speaker box behind seats Shaved Firewall Shaved Driprail Shaved door handles Shaved locks Shaved antenna Shaved wiper cowl Shaved emblems Shaved sidemarkers Shaved gas cap Shaved tailgate handle Shaved stake pocket Shaved rocker pinch weld Shaved rocker seam Shaved factory dash vent and speaker holes in top of dash with custom insert Shaved money out of my checking account Accuair airbag leveling system with touchpad integrated into console Slam RE-7 bags, all new suspension components, billet tie rod adjusters, ECE super trac bar, Western Drop Spindles, CPP front sway bar, 2" drop blocks, 1/2" trailing arms spacers with flipped carrier bearing, Custom trailing arm crossmember exhaust passages, rebuilt 373 rear, Welded in C-notch, new shocks (painted body color) 12" cross drilled disc brakes all the way around with frame mounted brake pedal, adjustable prop valve, stainless lines, and chrome residual valves. 355 engine smoothed and painted body color and then chromed out TH350 tranny painted body color, driveshaft painted body color. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-24-2009, 10:23 AM	#532
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project wow...what a list lol. I have a question though. are u shaving the pinch weld for looks, or ground clearance? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-24-2009, 11:32 AM	#533
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project ....you said "final" truck plans good one Jonathan!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

11-24-2009, 05:33 PM	#534
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Finally caught up with your build. I like how you shaved the drip rails leaving the lip on the front. I'm working on a 1970 suburban, I wonder how that would look. Just lots more drip rail to shave. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

11-25-2009, 08:00 PM	#536
ClifBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lee Summit ,MO. Posts: 160	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project that was funny I was about to post on here about the spacers and you pm me lol

11-30-2009, 01:51 PM	#537
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project The plats look sweet! Looks like you are on a roll now.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-30-2009, 05:27 PM	#538
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Thanks. Jason's been shaving away....pictures to come tonight....all I'll say is SWEEEEET! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-30-2009, 05:28 PM	#539
oldblue72c10 LIGHT' EM UP!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville Oklahoma Posts: 243	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project keep up the good work i have a longbed and am glad your not cutting yours up

11-30-2009, 11:54 PM	#541
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's the pictures as promised of the progress on the cab... These holes are for me to stick my feet through and warm them up next to the headers __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 11-30-2009 at 11:54 PM.

11-30-2009, 11:55 PM	#542
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Another angle And more driprail work __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-30-2009, 11:56 PM	#543
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Then more work on smoothing the door jamb area. Latch area to be shaved soon. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-30-2009, 11:58 PM	#544
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Sorry those were blurry..... To make it up to you..... What's that? BAM! OOOOOOOH AAAAAAAAAAAH I'm stoked...already looks great w/out even being ground down. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-01-2009, 12:00 AM	#545
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good Jonathan! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

12-01-2009, 12:03 AM	#546
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Holy smoothness Batman!!! Looking good!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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12-01-2009, 12:05 AM	#547
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project You'll notice the line around the top. Going to "borrow" Rokcrln's angled cap idea. Not doing the wall the same obviously and smoothed the top hump out of it. Plus, I actually saw that angled cap idea before and Nuke did an angled cap on his firewall. (Do I sound like I'm rationalizing stealing ideas? ) The firewall will be completely smooth with only the steering column coming through. Using an eliminator style accellerator pedal, brake pedal/booster mounted to the framerails, aftermarket wiring harness hidden and moved w/ no bulkhead, A/C lines run through the cowl area, and all other misc holes filled in for a very smooth look. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-01-2009, 02:13 AM	#550
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Firewall looks bad a$$! Great metal fab skillz!...

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