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jumpsoffrock · 12-30-2022, 09:29 PM

I could complain about the spray bomb, but honestly, how many guys did that 30-40 years ago on these trucks? A lot.
My point is it's still a lot of work. Looks good to me.

My only gripe is: why powerglide? Actually, For some reason I have found that 3-on-the-tree transmissions are very easy to find still in the truck....
But if you need a spare to put into a project like yours, they're nowhere to be found...

Have a great day and enjoy that truck, we all know they're becoming more uncommon.

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Originally Posted by hooverfish

Joshua, I'd like to nominate you for "RESCUE OF THE YEAR" even tho there's no such thing.
And adding special touches such as 67 only knobs, and lots of other things that we'll never even know about.... awesome!

Every truck taken out of a barn/field/backyard and put on the road deserves that award.

**JQ-72** · 12-30-2022, 10:49 PM

Why the Glide? Not long after I got the body home, I met a guy who had a 67 truck that he was doing a major modified restoration on. He sold me the rolling frame with a perfect running L6 and Powerglide - even had these hubcaps still on it. As much as I like to keep them original, this was a good opportunity to get a year correct optional transmission with crossmember, linkage and kick down rod. Before I dropped it in, I pulled the cab so I could properly remove the manual crossmember rivets.

jumpsoffrock · 12-30-2022, 10:57 PM

^^^That situation is very hard to argue lol
Fantastic opportunity.

**special-K** · 12-31-2022, 08:37 AM

Going I6/PG gives a driving feel like no other, same as 3 on the tree. It's a bygone feel and sound. So mild and easy going, smooth. Nothing about it screams performance, but there is more to this than just that. The truck is pieced back together into what you would have had in '67. A common truck and a pleasure to drive.

The work on the tailgate came out great.

hewittca · 01-01-2023, 09:36 PM

You did a really nice job bringing that one back to life! Reminds me a lot of my old green truck. Keep us posted on updates.

**dagnabbitt** · 01-02-2023, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Going I6/PG gives a driving feel like no other, same as 3 on the tree. It's a bygone feel and sound. So mild and easy going, smooth. Nothing about it screams performance, but there is more to this than just that. The truck is pieced back together into what you would have had in '67. A common truck and a pleasure to drive.

You said it, man. Could not agree more.

Willie Makeit · 01-05-2023, 09:28 AM

Yes sir! Those ol' black steelies and white walls look like they found a great home!

p.s. I'm expecting to see that little jewel this summer on The Square.

12-30-2022, 10:49 PM	#27
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,547	Re: 1967 short fleet rescue Why the Glide? Not long after I got the body home, I met a guy who had a 67 truck that he was doing a major modified restoration on. He sold me the rolling frame with a perfect running L6 and Powerglide - even had these hubcaps still on it. As much as I like to keep them original, this was a good opportunity to get a year correct optional transmission with crossmember, linkage and kick down rod. Before I dropped it in, I pulled the cab so I could properly remove the manual crossmember rivets. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

12-30-2022, 10:57 PM	#28
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 925	Re: 1967 short fleet rescue ^^^That situation is very hard to argue lol Fantastic opportunity.

12-31-2022, 08:37 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 1967 short fleet rescue Going I6/PG gives a driving feel like no other, same as 3 on the tree. It's a bygone feel and sound. So mild and easy going, smooth. Nothing about it screams performance, but there is more to this than just that. The truck is pieced back together into what you would have had in '67. A common truck and a pleasure to drive. The work on the tailgate came out great. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2023, 09:36 PM	#30
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,737	Re: 1967 short fleet rescue You did a really nice job bringing that one back to life! Reminds me a lot of my old green truck. Keep us posted on updates. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

01-05-2023, 09:28 AM	#32
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,206	Re: 1967 short fleet rescue Yes sir! Those ol' black steelies and white walls look like they found a great home! p.s. I'm expecting to see that little jewel this summer on The Square.



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