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JasonBird · 02-26-2011, 08:50 PM

everybody know fleetsides are faster!!

72freak · 02-26-2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68steppsidee

Where'd the stepside bed go?

Its just a bed I picked up some time ago. It was/is sitting on the donor frame that we took the cab off of....Its for sale!

Old School Kid · 02-27-2011, 09:34 PM

Fleetsides are faster!! (I like It)

This thing is going to be awesome!!

72freak · 02-28-2011, 11:02 PM

We got the harness sorted out and partially hooked up and a few race items installed today! We might hear it run by the weekend!

72freak · 03-01-2011, 06:58 PM

Some necessary race compnents were added this weekend along with the wriring harness.

JasonBird · 03-01-2011, 09:44 PM

oooohhhhh racing horns!! there shouldn't be anyone in front of this rig!

72freak · 03-20-2011, 03:21 PM

The race truck got some love this weekend after being all alone for 2 weeks! The engine harness got hooked up and we heard it run! She got a new heater core and a blower fan that hadnt been eaten by rodents. After a little V8 to I6 race truck Z bar fabrication we also got the clutch all hooked up. Check out that light weight race truck zoomie exhaust sticking out underneath the Z-bar. We are thinking about the no door option for weight restrictions at the track!!! Probably need to put in a tube grille and send it to Barrett Jackson! SHOW TRUCK!

Old School Kid · 03-20-2011, 09:59 PM

Oh How I wish everyday was race truck day....

Much was accomplished, still many details ahead, but that first lap will be priceless!!! Thanks freak!

72freak · 03-28-2011, 04:37 PM

A few necessary race touches were added this past week....we need an "under the hood" light for fine tuning the engine at those night races so we installed this little touch. To help power it along with the race electric water pump, fuel pump, cooling electric fans and all of the nitrous solenoids we had to add a homemade high amp race alternator! Way more custom race mods to come!!!

JasonBird · 03-28-2011, 07:00 PM

surely you got a chrome tip for that racin' exhaust layin' around somewheres!!!

72freak · 03-28-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonBird

surely you got a chrome tip for that racin' exhaust layin' around somewheres!!!

Actuallly the race exhaust is eventually going to be run out through a stack in the bed. Tractor pull race truck!
We are currently working on a carbon fiber glove box door to off set the extra weight the stack contributes!

72freak · 04-17-2011, 05:33 PM

She gets better every week..OK....every third week......more wiring taken care off, installed the drive shaft, a couple of doors and a front clip mock up. We are just so colorfull!!!

greg65 · 04-17-2011, 06:31 PM

Is it going to be ready for Canton is two weeks?
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Old School Kid · 04-17-2011, 08:36 PM

I cant stop staring....

Race truck III is so tough!! and colorful!

72freak · 05-14-2011, 09:11 PM

Well.....the day finally arrived.....it was driven! The "frame off" restoration was finally put on the road today. Looks great and drives even better....a few more subtle touches like lights, window regulators, N.O.S. bottle and wiring and we should be about done. We figured out today she is sporting parts from 10+ trucks. We also got excited and had a moment of weakness today and thought about tearing it back apart for 3 years and dumping $25,000 dollars in it so we would have a $7000 truck. Luckily a vote was cast and we opted to leave it the way it is! The tough race exhaust stack was a hit and it sounds great!

SO RACY!

greg65 · 05-14-2011, 09:20 PM

Looks good David. The only question I have is are you leaving the name as race truck or are you changing it to rainbow brite.

kpeztruck · 05-14-2011, 09:39 PM

Where were all you Georgia boys at when I built my "race truck"? I coulda' saved a bunch of money.

Looks great, and used parts from 10 trucks. We will all have to meet at the Canton cruise-in with our trucks this summer. I should have mine back together again by June. Paul Baxter

72freak · 05-14-2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg65

Looks good David. The only question I have is are you leaving the name as race truck or are you changing it to rainbow brite.

Greg...some of your parts are displayed proudly!!! Fenders and shifter. The name of the truck is Race truck III-Frame off-way too tough! Like British roayalty...more names than needed! Now since it belongs to Taylor "Old School Kid" if he wants to associate it with the rainbow..he is more than welcome!

greg65 · 05-14-2011, 09:47 PM

Alright just having a little fun. I have some old GMC fender emblems laying around if you want to keep people guessing. I remember when that green fender was rattle can flat black.

greg65 · 05-14-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeztruck

Where were all you Georgia boys at when I built my "race truck"? I coulda' saved a bunch of money.

Looks great, and used parts from 10 trucks. We will all have to meet at the Canton cruise-in with our trucks this summer. I should have mine back together again by June. Paul Baxter

Dude, awsome truck. I would love to see it in person some time.

72freak · 05-14-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg65

Alright just having a little fun. I have some old GMC fender emblems laying around if you want to keep people guessing. I remember when that green fender was rattle can flat black.

We are going to shoot for 2 different color bumpers and headlight bezels also! Only problem with bumpers is it may slow it down.

72freak · 05-17-2011, 04:23 PM

She got mirrors, wipers, door handles and a front bumper today.....also pulled some operational shocks off of a donor truck to clean up, paint some loud color and install!

kpeztruck · 05-18-2011, 02:29 PM

Are any of you Georgia boys coming to the cruise-in this Saturday in Canton? If so, I will be looking for your trucks. I wish mine was going to be ready. I always enjoy answering the questions folks have about our old trucks. Paul Baxter

JasonBird · 05-18-2011, 08:34 PM

looks great with all of the colors!

Flint70step · 05-18-2011, 08:50 PM

Very cool yall,I would drive that truck with pride.Nice group effort and use of spare parts that would otherwise just be sittin around collecting dust.Yall should find some side draft Weber or some other kind of cool induction for the Six

02-26-2011, 08:50 PM	#51
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build everybody know fleetsides are faster!! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

02-27-2011, 09:34 PM	#53
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Fleetsides are faster!! (I like It) This thing is going to be awesome!! __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

02-28-2011, 11:02 PM	#54
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build We got the harness sorted out and partially hooked up and a few race items installed today! We might hear it run by the weekend! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-01-2011, 06:58 PM	#55
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Some necessary race compnents were added this weekend along with the wriring harness. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-01-2011, 09:44 PM	#56
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build oooohhhhh racing horns!! there shouldn't be anyone in front of this rig! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

03-20-2011, 03:21 PM	#57
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build The race truck got some love this weekend after being all alone for 2 weeks! The engine harness got hooked up and we heard it run! She got a new heater core and a blower fan that hadnt been eaten by rodents. After a little V8 to I6 race truck Z bar fabrication we also got the clutch all hooked up. Check out that light weight race truck zoomie exhaust sticking out underneath the Z-bar. We are thinking about the no door option for weight restrictions at the track!!! Probably need to put in a tube grille and send it to Barrett Jackson! SHOW TRUCK! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 03-20-2011 at 03:27 PM.

03-20-2011, 09:59 PM	#58
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Oh How I wish everyday was race truck day.... Much was accomplished, still many details ahead, but that first lap will be priceless!!! Thanks freak! __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

03-28-2011, 04:37 PM	#59
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build A few necessary race touches were added this past week....we need an "under the hood" light for fine tuning the engine at those night races so we installed this little touch. To help power it along with the race electric water pump, fuel pump, cooling electric fans and all of the nitrous solenoids we had to add a homemade high amp race alternator! Way more custom race mods to come!!! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 03-28-2011 at 04:38 PM.

03-28-2011, 07:00 PM	#60
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build surely you got a chrome tip for that racin' exhaust layin' around somewheres!!! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

04-17-2011, 05:33 PM	#62
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build She gets better every week..OK....every third week......more wiring taken care off, installed the drive shaft, a couple of doors and a front clip mock up. We are just so colorfull!!! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 04-17-2011 at 06:06 PM.

04-17-2011, 06:31 PM	#63
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Is it going to be ready for Canton is two weeks? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

04-17-2011, 08:36 PM	#64
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build I cant stop staring.... Race truck III is so tough!! and colorful! __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

05-14-2011, 09:11 PM	#65
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Well.....the day finally arrived.....it was driven! The "frame off" restoration was finally put on the road today. Looks great and drives even better....a few more subtle touches like lights, window regulators, N.O.S. bottle and wiring and we should be about done. We figured out today she is sporting parts from 10+ trucks. We also got excited and had a moment of weakness today and thought about tearing it back apart for 3 years and dumping $25,000 dollars in it so we would have a $7000 truck. Luckily a vote was cast and we opted to leave it the way it is! The tough race exhaust stack was a hit and it sounds great! SO RACY! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 05-14-2011 at 09:12 PM.

05-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#66
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Looks good David. The only question I have is are you leaving the name as race truck or are you changing it to rainbow brite. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-14-2011, 09:39 PM	#67
kpeztruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 229	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Where were all you Georgia boys at when I built my "race truck"? I coulda' saved a bunch of money. Looks great, and used parts from 10 trucks. We will all have to meet at the Canton cruise-in with our trucks this summer. I should have mine back together again by June. Paul Baxter



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05-14-2011, 09:47 PM	#69
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Alright just having a little fun. I have some old GMC fender emblems laying around if you want to keep people guessing. I remember when that green fender was rattle can flat black. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-17-2011, 04:23 PM	#72
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build She got mirrors, wipers, door handles and a front bumper today.....also pulled some operational shocks off of a donor truck to clean up, paint some loud color and install! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

05-18-2011, 02:29 PM	#73
kpeztruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 229	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Are any of you Georgia boys coming to the cruise-in this Saturday in Canton? If so, I will be looking for your trucks. I wish mine was going to be ready. I always enjoy answering the questions folks have about our old trucks. Paul Baxter

05-18-2011, 08:34 PM	#74
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build looks great with all of the colors! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

05-18-2011, 08:50 PM	#75
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Project "RACE TRUCK" aka "Last of the spare parts" build Very cool yall,I would drive that truck with pride.Nice group effort and use of spare parts that would otherwise just be sittin around collecting dust.Yall should find some side draft Weber or some other kind of cool induction for the Six __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

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