My 69 Find

[Hellbent]

Got to digging around the roof line on this thing... I was chipping at what I thought was seam sealer. My bad, it was bondo!

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by Hellbent

Got to digging around the roof line on this thing... I was chipping at what I thought was seam sealer. My bad, it was bondo!

Nice find on the front clip you got.

Ouch! That roof looks pretty rough. Nothing a bucket of new bondo won't fix....er I mean, cover up. Haha. My brother is supposed to be getting me pictures of the cab I have today.

[Hellbent]

After tirelessly scouring my surrounding areas I finally found a roof and its rust free! I also picked up the turbo 400 this weekend. Gettin ready to roll up my sleeves and get dirty over the holidays.

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by Hellbent

After tirelessly scouring my surrounding areas I finally found a roof and its rust free! I also picked up the turbo 400 this weekend. Gettin ready to roll up my sleeves and get dirty over the holidays.

Nice find on the roof section. Looks like your gonna have some fun. If I was there already, I would offer you a hand.

[Hellbent]

Originally Posted by wancosc356

Nice find on the roof section. Looks like your gonna have some fun. If I was there already, I would offer you a hand.

Cool, Thanks! Come on... I could use the help!

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by Hellbent

Cool, Thanks! Come on... I could use the help!

Haha. Yet another reason why I need to hurry up and get out there. Did the guy u got the roof from have any other good parts?

[Hellbent]

No, the truck was stripped clean ready for the crusher. It was just a shell, amazingly the roof was the only rust free piece on it. Got it for little of nothin and a hand shake. I'm still looking for some doors. I found a set close by I probably need to jump on. They need some work, but not as much as mine. Just a little pricey right now with Xmas so close.

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by Hellbent

No, the truck was stripped clean ready for the crusher. It was just a shell, amazingly the roof was the only rust free piece on it. Got it for little of nothin and a hand shake. I'm still looking for some doors. I found a set close by I probably need to jump on. They need some work, but not as much as mine. Just a little pricey right now with Xmas so close.

Oh ok. Well that sounds like it worked out for the both of you. Good luck on the doors man. Rust/dent free are hard to come by on the east coast.

[k5hart]

Nice find! Man your scoring some good stuff around here. Wish I was as lucky with the Blazer. I don't know how much I'm available the next two weekends with Xmas and traveling but I'd be happy to give you a hand if you ever need it. Just PM on the board.

[Hellbent]

Originally Posted by k5hart

Nice find! Man your scoring some good stuff around here. Wish I was as lucky with the Blazer. I don't know how much I'm available the next two weekends with Xmas and traveling but I'd be happy to give you a hand if you ever need it. Just PM on the board.

Thanks, I might just take you up on that offer. FYI: Beer is on me! I would love to take a closer look at that Blazer. Have a good one.

[gcburdic]

HB....

First....welcome home....this is the best board ever!!!....Now....I saw you picked up that 67 front clip on CL....whatcha gonna do with that???....
I look forward to your build...looks like you are finding some good parts....keep at it....

and by the way....you'll need to try and make the regional board meet up this way....watch the regional forum for dates...it's called the 'Gathering of the Goofs' or GOG for short....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=117

[Hellbent]

Well, I plan to use it on the 69. The more I get into this hobby the more my taste becomes influenced by all the cool trucks you guys build. I have really come to love the lines of a 67 nose. So, when I saw the CL post you shared with the board i jumped at the opportunity. Now, I just need to move the 71 hood and fenders I bought a few weeks ago. I'm stock pilling parts until spring and running out of room quick!

[gcburdic]

Yep...most guys like that 67/68 front clip....I look forward to seeing it on there!!!...Again, glad to help and that you'll be able to use it...and thanks for the At-a-boy!!!

In an earlier post you said you had some trim...is that still available??...if so, I'd be interested in it...also if the 71 front passenger fender is good, I'd be interested in that too?!?!?

[Hellbent]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Yep...most guys like that 67/68 front clip....I look forward to seeing it on there!!!...Again, glad to help and that you'll be able to use it...and thanks for the At-a-boy!!!

In an earlier post you said you had some trim...is that still available??...if so, I'd be interested in it...also if the 71 front passenger fender is good, I'd be interested in that too?!?!?

Yes, i have the 71 trim, fenders and hood. Actually- I just posted them on CL- For make an offer. I don't need them and want to pass them along.

[-T-]

Your build looks good, and im with ya on the 67 front clip, thats whats on my 69 too. I have a few things if you need any of them. Its always nice to have people close enough to swap parts around with. Here are a couple of pics of mine, Im trying to get the 4L80 overdrive figured out, but other than that the 6.0 fuel injection is bad A**. Let me know if you need anything, and maybe if you head this way for a show or rod run in PF we can all ride up together.

[Hellbent]

-T-, Nice to meet you. Right on man, sweet truck. What parts do you have? Do you ever make it to the Charleston area shows?

[-T-]

I havent been down there for any shows, but i do know the way I have a complete parts truck that is in good shape. I think you mentioned needing some doors, I have a bed, powder coated frame/rearend and some miscellaneous interior parts. A 350 motor and TH350 trans. Just let me know if you need anything.

Looking forward to watching your build progress. Good luck. Clay

[wancosc356]

Hey man. Any updates?

[nuke1]

nice truck so far, any updates on the roof secrtion?

[Hellbent]

Hey guys,
Had to take a break to take care of a few things. Getting back on it tomorrow! I need to make it driveable so I can move it to my new diggs. Gonna slap the 67 clip on it soon!

[Hellbent]

I got some work done today. Removed the radiator and support.


Removed the fuel tank.


Removed the glass and top.


Reinstalled the donor top.

[Hellbent]

Check out the seats I reupholstered for the transmission swap. If anyone "Local" has upholstery work to be done; drop me a PM!

[k5hart]

Man your getting it done! Was the roof replacement difficult? Those seats looks great. It sounds like your moving houses soon? You staying in Sville? I know I keep saying this but one of these days I'll get together with you. I've had some pretty bad and busy weeks. Hopefully things will calm down. Just found oil in the water of the Blazer so it's down for now. Always something.

[Hellbent]

Damn it! I hope your luck changes soon. Yes- staying in the ville. The roof was not hard at all. Just measured 20 times and cut twice! It took maybe 2 hours to cut and tack on. I still have the finish weld to do. Just trying to get it road worthy for the move. Attention to detail will have to wait!

[k5hart]

I hope some luck comes my way. I'm going to have to spend some time with the head gasket problem. This is the second one on a new motor with no miles on it. Somethings not right but it's not obvious. Keep us updated. I understand with getting it road worthy.