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rydeordie · 12-08-2014, 08:42 PM

Newbie here with rebuilding from the frame up. I was in the middle of building a 93 chevy when I got the call from dad…saying he just drove past a 67 short bed with a for sale sign. BTW - my dad is in the middle of rebuilding a 69 swb step side. He tells me you need to come and get this truck. "If I didn't have mine or if I had space I would get it" So I take 1.5 hour drive down to Bowling Green, VA to check it out. And this is what I came home with….

rydeordie · 12-08-2014, 08:45 PM

So far I've taken the bed off and started working on the frame. What do you all think of this bed? Should I replace it or try to salvage this one? Forgive me in advance if I ask the "obvious" or newb questions.

rydeordie · 12-08-2014, 08:46 PM

Last batch of pics for now.

**Elliot949** · 12-08-2014, 10:15 PM

Good one to start with... On the Bed it depends on the build you want... if you want a REALLY NICE show type of truck I would suggest replace it but if you are looking to do a patina truck I would go with this one and doo a little clean up on it...

preacher anthony · 12-08-2014, 11:19 PM

If you decide to sell it, let me know, I'm looking for a patina white bed. I bought a 67 one ton white step and I want to change to short bed fleetside.

rydeordie · 12-09-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Good one to start with... On the Bed it depends on the build you want... if you want a REALLY NICE show type of truck I would suggest replace it but if you are looking to do a patina truck I would go with this one and doo a little clean up on it...

Thanks! I'm definitely not going the patina route. So more than likely I will be getting a new one.

**Elliot949** · 12-09-2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rydeordie

Thanks! I'm definitely not going the patina route. So more than likely I will be getting a new one.

If you do a new reproduction Bed take my advise and try not to get the brand "Counter Parts"... I had several issues with mine... I have a friend that had done a few of the Counter Part bed and had good luck with them...

Here is mine after getting several replacement parts and fitting them...

rydeordie · 12-09-2014, 05:41 PM

Yeah I plan on getting my body parts from GMC Pauls.

**Elliot949** · 12-09-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rydeordie

Yeah I plan on getting my body parts from GMC Pauls.

You might Check Wes His screen name is Classic Heartbeat Here is contact info:
Company name: Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts
Email Address:WEHEPP@comcast.net
Toll Free (888) 338-2502
he is part of this board and is a really great guy... he is in Olympia, WA ...

rydeordie · 12-09-2014, 06:41 PM

Is he a vendor? If not, what is his forum name? Thanks in advance!

**Elliot949** · 12-09-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rydeordie

Is he a vendor? If not, what is his forum name? Thanks in advance!

Yes.. he is a vendor here... hiss name on here is Classic Heartbeat

rydeordie · 12-09-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by preacher anthony

If you decide to sell it, let me know, I'm looking for a patina white bed. I bought a 67 one ton white step and I want to change to short bed fleetside.

It's definitely for sale. No need for it anymore.

rydeordie · 01-04-2015, 07:28 PM

Not much, but had to post some progress.

rydeordie · 01-04-2015, 07:29 PM

Had to cut most of the bolts, springs, etc etc etc….

rydeordie · 01-04-2015, 07:41 PM

This purchase has taken away from my 67 build, lol….now I'm torn as to which one do I finish first. I will stick with doing the truck, since the Burb runs like a champ.

**Elliot949** · 03-12-2015, 07:41 AM

Are you making any headway on the 67???...

rydeordie · 03-12-2015, 06:32 PM

Well I actually have it listed on ebay right now. A few things have popped up forcing me to cut ties with it. But for some reason it doesn't leave. I think I will just suck it up and move slowly on it.

**Elliot949** · 03-12-2015, 07:09 PM

I thought I saw it on there...

12-08-2014, 08:42 PM	#1
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	67 SWB Build Newbie here with rebuilding from the frame up. I was in the middle of building a 93 chevy when I got the call from dad…saying he just drove past a 67 short bed with a for sale sign. BTW - my dad is in the middle of rebuilding a 69 swb step side. He tells me you need to come and get this truck. "If I didn't have mine or if I had space I would get it" So I take 1.5 hour drive down to Bowling Green, VA to check it out. And this is what I came home with…. Attached Images

12-08-2014, 08:45 PM	#2
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build So far I've taken the bed off and started working on the frame. What do you all think of this bed? Should I replace it or try to salvage this one? Forgive me in advance if I ask the "obvious" or newb questions. Attached Images

12-08-2014, 08:46 PM	#3
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build Last batch of pics for now. Attached Images

12-08-2014, 10:15 PM	#4
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: 67 SWB Build Good one to start with... On the Bed it depends on the build you want... if you want a REALLY NICE show type of truck I would suggest replace it but if you are looking to do a patina truck I would go with this one and doo a little clean up on it... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

12-08-2014, 11:19 PM	#5
preacher anthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pembroke NC Posts: 322	Re: 67 SWB Build If you decide to sell it, let me know, I'm looking for a patina white bed. I bought a 67 one ton white step and I want to change to short bed fleetside.

12-09-2014, 05:41 PM	#8
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build Yeah I plan on getting my body parts from GMC Pauls.

12-09-2014, 06:41 PM	#10
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build Is he a vendor? If not, what is his forum name? Thanks in advance!

01-04-2015, 07:28 PM	#13
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build Not much, but had to post some progress. Attached Images

01-04-2015, 07:29 PM	#14
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build Had to cut most of the bolts, springs, etc etc etc….

01-04-2015, 07:41 PM	#15
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build This purchase has taken away from my 67 build, lol….now I'm torn as to which one do I finish first. I will stick with doing the truck, since the Burb runs like a champ. Attached Images

03-12-2015, 07:41 AM	#16
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: 67 SWB Build Are you making any headway on the 67???... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

03-12-2015, 06:32 PM	#17
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: 67 SWB Build Well I actually have it listed on ebay right now. A few things have popped up forcing me to cut ties with it. But for some reason it doesn't leave. I think I will just suck it up and move slowly on it.

03-12-2015, 07:09 PM	#18
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: 67 SWB Build I thought I saw it on there... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210



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