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Low down and dirty · 02-05-2012, 09:10 PM

With the 6 lug set up you're limited on your wheel selections. I like the stock steelies with or or without dog dish caps. I picked up a set for my 68, but have got em on yet.

**specialtyretail** · 02-25-2012, 06:05 PM

Came to my senses, lost the big center caps, just did not fit the style of this truck. have made some more progress. Bought some cheap ass peeps and am regreting it. We will by some quality ones first chance we get. Wiring is slowly coming around. Got new bolts ordered for the hood latch and a few more underhood fastners. Getting there.

mcbassin · 02-25-2012, 10:06 PM

Looking good. What's next?

**specialtyretail** · 02-25-2012, 10:18 PM

Different air cleaner. Radiator filler panels. License plate lamp and YOM plates. Just like a little bit and we are done. Shooting for being done by April.
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**specialtyretail** · 03-18-2012, 04:18 PM

Sending off all the paperwork for the YOM license plate Monday. Thought about restoring them but kind of dig the well worn look the plate is sporting. Wiring is done. Bought a rear license lamp assembly from Brothers and am very pleased with it. Getting there.

**specialtyretail** · 03-21-2012, 01:16 PM

Bought a glovebox lamp assembly from one of the major parts suppliers.. Very poor quality. Broke it opening the package.

**specialtyretail** · 03-21-2012, 08:25 PM

Idle hands, weak mind and spare money= possible major change..

mcbassin · 03-21-2012, 09:46 PM

Holy crap! that is a big chunk of aluminum! Think you can afford enough gas to feed that thing?

**specialtyretail** · 03-21-2012, 11:05 PM

Boone Pickens will love my truck if we go this direction.
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Flu-by-U · 03-21-2012, 11:59 PM

Plain... Simple... Cheap...

I love all those words...

Great work, keep it up & I'll keep checking in...

c10derek · 03-22-2012, 01:01 AM

I would love to see that manifold all polished up! Looking good
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chevy88 · 03-22-2012, 01:13 AM

Just caught your build again, that's great you found another truck that is even better than the first one. I like your simple build style.
Wish we could find some trucks like that up here.

68 TT · 03-22-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Idle hands, weak mind and spare money= possible major change..

I ran the same intake on my Chevelle. Worked great but mine only fit Edelbrock carbs. The Holley carbs I had didn't clear when put facing forward and it wasn't designed for sideways mounting.
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VA72C10 · 03-22-2012, 01:49 AM

Truck is looking good!

murguia · 03-22-2012, 02:09 AM

I have those same exact rally's on my 70', will the 15'' hub caps fit on rallys?
Nice truck by the way, it's coming along great

**specialtyretail** · 03-22-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by c10derek

I would love to see that manifold all polished up! Looking good
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I am not only a cheap bastard, I am a lazy one as well. Polishing would take time from my other activities, such as sitting on my ass...

**specialtyretail** · 03-22-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flu-by-U

Plain... Simple... Cheap...

I love all those words...

Great work, keep it up & I'll keep checking in...

Thanks for the positive input. Yes, those words pretty well sum up my life....

tsnow678 · 03-23-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

I am not only a cheap bastard, I am a lazy one as well. Polishing would take time from my other activities, such as sitting on my ass...

LMAO! Are you sure your not my twin?

**specialtyretail** · 03-23-2012, 06:00 PM

Nah man, wouldn't even wish that on my brother. Wait, I don't have one. You know what I mean, I think.

**specialtyretail** · 05-01-2012, 08:32 PM

Ok,, back working on the truck again.. Shooting for driving it in to work Friday. Tying up loose ends. Was six weeks waiting for my paperwork for the YOM plates. Finally got it. Trimming up a busted fan shroud, installing a fuel filter before the fuel pump,, you know, stuff you think about just out of the blue...

mcbassin · 05-01-2012, 10:45 PM

Congrats on getting to drive this truck~! I can't wait till the day I get to drive mine.

**specialtyretail** · 05-01-2012, 11:43 PM

Hey Mike. Thanks, but it aint Friday yet. Lots of things to get done and i am sure we will find more as we go along. But, that is still the plan.
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**specialtyretail** · 05-04-2012, 12:21 PM

Drove the turd in to work today. But of course, there were"""issues""". Last night, the thermostat stuck. No biggie, fixed that. Driving in, it gets hot and pukes water everwhere. As I am pulling into the parking lot, it dies. Open the hood, fuel EVERYWHERE,,, needle is stuck. Fixed that. While adding water to the radiator, I look at my original AC Delco radiator cap (by original, I mean 1968 vintage), not only is there no seal, there is no gasket. Changed that and now it doesn't seem to either puke coolant or run hot. Man, working at a parts store is the best...

chevy88 · 05-04-2012, 08:47 PM

What kind of paint is that on cheap bastard I know it looks flat? ....is it some kind of single stage??

**specialtyretail** · 05-04-2012, 09:03 PM

It is what we call redneck Imron. Valspar implement paint with a little extra hardner.

02-05-2012, 09:10 PM	#101
Low down and dirty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 23	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. With the 6 lug set up you're limited on your wheel selections. I like the stock steelies with or or without dog dish caps. I picked up a set for my 68, but have got em on yet. __________________ 68-Chevy c-10 Short Step 66-Plymouth Sport Fury 00-Chevy silverado 1500

02-25-2012, 06:05 PM	#102
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Came to my senses, lost the big center caps, just did not fit the style of this truck. have made some more progress. Bought some cheap ass peeps and am regreting it. We will by some quality ones first chance we get. Wiring is slowly coming around. Got new bolts ordered for the hood latch and a few more underhood fastners. Getting there. Attached Images

02-25-2012, 10:06 PM	#103
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Looking good. What's next? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-25-2012, 10:18 PM	#104
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Different air cleaner. Radiator filler panels. License plate lamp and YOM plates. Just like a little bit and we are done. Shooting for being done by April. Posted via Mobile Device

03-18-2012, 04:18 PM	#105
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Sending off all the paperwork for the YOM license plate Monday. Thought about restoring them but kind of dig the well worn look the plate is sporting. Wiring is done. Bought a rear license lamp assembly from Brothers and am very pleased with it. Getting there. Attached Images

03-21-2012, 01:16 PM	#106
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Bought a glovebox lamp assembly from one of the major parts suppliers.. Very poor quality. Broke it opening the package.

03-21-2012, 08:25 PM	#107
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Idle hands, weak mind and spare money= possible major change.. Attached Images

03-21-2012, 09:46 PM	#108
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Holy crap! that is a big chunk of aluminum! Think you can afford enough gas to feed that thing? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-21-2012, 11:05 PM	#109
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Boone Pickens will love my truck if we go this direction. Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2012, 11:59 PM	#110
Flu-by-U Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 210	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Plain... Simple... Cheap... I love all those words... Great work, keep it up & I'll keep checking in... __________________ To the best of my knowledge there is still not a cure for stupid... And Stupid Hurts... Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427503

03-22-2012, 01:01 AM	#111
c10derek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Barbara, California/Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 87	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. I would love to see that manifold all polished up! Looking good Posted via Mobile Device

03-22-2012, 01:13 AM	#112
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Just caught your build again, that's great you found another truck that is even better than the first one. I like your simple build style. Wish we could find some trucks like that up here. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

03-22-2012, 01:49 AM	#114
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Truck is looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-22-2012, 02:09 AM	#115
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. I have those same exact rally's on my 70', will the 15'' hub caps fit on rallys? Nice truck by the way, it's coming along great

03-23-2012, 06:00 PM	#119
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Nah man, wouldn't even wish that on my brother. Wait, I don't have one. You know what I mean, I think.



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05-01-2012, 08:32 PM	#120
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Ok,, back working on the truck again.. Shooting for driving it in to work Friday. Tying up loose ends. Was six weeks waiting for my paperwork for the YOM plates. Finally got it. Trimming up a busted fan shroud, installing a fuel filter before the fuel pump,, you know, stuff you think about just out of the blue...

05-01-2012, 10:45 PM	#121
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Congrats on getting to drive this truck~! I can't wait till the day I get to drive mine. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-01-2012, 11:43 PM	#122
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Hey Mike. Thanks, but it aint Friday yet. Lots of things to get done and i am sure we will find more as we go along. But, that is still the plan. Posted via Mobile Device

05-04-2012, 12:21 PM	#123
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. Drove the turd in to work today. But of course, there were"""issues""". Last night, the thermostat stuck. No biggie, fixed that. Driving in, it gets hot and pukes water everwhere. As I am pulling into the parking lot, it dies. Open the hood, fuel EVERYWHERE,,, needle is stuck. Fixed that. While adding water to the radiator, I look at my original AC Delco radiator cap (by original, I mean 1968 vintage), not only is there no seal, there is no gasket. Changed that and now it doesn't seem to either puke coolant or run hot. Man, working at a parts store is the best...

05-04-2012, 08:47 PM	#124
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. What kind of paint is that on cheap bastard I know it looks flat? ....is it some kind of single stage?? __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

05-04-2012, 09:03 PM	#125
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: project "Cheap Bastard" 70 short wide.. It is what we call redneck Imron. Valspar implement paint with a little extra hardner.

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