Your Truck Plans for 2012

[FoxHound]

Happy New Year y'all!

I actually run a k/5 so my first project this year is repairing the fiberglass top and bolting it back on. Also plan to build a custom toolbox for the bed right behind the seats, and a steel center console. Also playin with the idea of swapping out my TH350 for muncie 4spd...who knows, not a big fan of autos but i hate to fix what ain't broke. Either way, any year spent workin on a truck is a year well spent

[Sicklajoie]

Put in a filler panel between the grill and core support.
Switch over to black valve covers & air cleaner.
Re-do the spark plug wires so it looks a little cleaner.
If $$$ is still available ditch the tonneau cover and repaint the top of the bedcaps.

[mcmlxix]

Short List:
Swap in the Dana 60 front.
* Finish D60 brake upgrade
Crossover steering.
Swap in the late model AAM 14bff w/ disc brakes.


Long list:
6.0L LQ4
4L80e / NP205
Custom console w/ Sidewinder Shifter
Custom fuel tank

[Bennett68C10]

Happy new year, my plans for this year is to put it back together and fit all the body panels then blow it back apart to paint it.
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[jocko]

think i'm gonna sell my harley and find a 72 cheyenne shorty. used to have a long bed - but that 72 was far and away the nicest driving truck I've ever had (ok, nicest driving OLD truck I've ever had anyway). Can't justify (or afford) too many toys, so in order to keep my 66, the bike may need to go bye bye. Or not. Who knows. I need a bigger garage. But to do that I'd have to sell EVERYthing, thus defeating the purpose. It's a sickness. But lots of plans for the 66, but, yes, I know that's another forum....

[Already Gone]

Seeing I started this thread I should share my truck plans. I want to get my new rockers installed and get carpet put in and change out the seats. I have a set of 2003 Chevy power both sides integrated seat belt cloth buckets with console but am leaning toward finding a set of period correct (for our trucks ) buckets and console and installing them. I also have a complete Bruce Horkey white oak bed floor with polished stainless strips and bolts and a rear mounted ECE gas tank to install as well.

[dmwphoto]

Keep adding little touches that make it special to me. Drive it more. If funds are available I may swap the Muncie 4spd out for a Keisler (Tremec) 5 speed. change the points to Petronix, etc, etc.

[LakeAnna]

Ummm... actually get started on my rebuild as soon as my fathers project 40 Ford is out of the shop.

[cam.man67]

My plan? To buy a 4x4.

[aventur1]

Changing mine from a 71-72 to a 67-68......ok, it's a 68 with a 67 cab with a 71-72 front clip so I'm changing the front clip to a 67-68...and get a paint job, new seat, that should do it...

[05crewcab]

Santa brought me a big box full of Moog front end parts. That's my big project for 2012...I'm sure it won't take much to think of others

[8door]

Happy New Year.
My plan, and it will be done, is complete my truck after 7 too long years.
To be putting pressure on myself, I will enter it the annual
Historic Truck Show May 6 2012 here in SoCal.
Thanks to you all for a great site.

[shawno72]

I am glad to see that my dreams are shared by a lot of either people. Together we can conquer the world!! Or at least have the coolest trucks on the road.

[Dano69c10]

My 2012 plans for my blue '70 stepside are to;
1) Fix up the front suspension, then drop the truck Front-3"/Back-4").
2) New exhaust system.
3) Get all of the lighting to work (brakelights, reverse lights, side markers, headlights adjusted etc.)
4) Install a wood bed floor.
5) Get new tires for the 17" rims sitting in my storage unit.

Plans for 2013.
1) PAINT!

[CC69Rat]

1) Finish working my front clip swap / hammer and dolly on the small dings. Adjust with Evercoat Rage as needed, as little as possible.
2) Cut and re E-Prime (DP Epoxy) my hood and rear step fenders (as the weather allows)
3) Get all the clip in first stage primer (PPG) to first 220 block - Re Prime, x3 med coats.
4) Clean the dust off my frame and drop the BB and TH400 back between the frame rails
5) Put the front sheet metal back on and align as close as possible
6) Block the whole truck at 400 ..
work .. rub, sand ... get it laser straight, 500 block ..

Blow it back apart and PAINT !

I will probably paint it in pieces. Code 503, light green with a white grille section and top. I am using code 40 for the white, it is Speedway White from a 2001+ Corvette.

I can't wait for spring.

[ItsRandy]

Happy New Year! My plans...To finish mine.

[68Stepbed]

Looks like maybe a rebuilt or new engine for the 68. I just found out Friday evening that my 350 is shot.

[bigguy69]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Looks like maybe a rebuilt or new engine for the 68. I just found out Friday evening that my 350 is shot.

what happened

[RenoKeene]

Nobodys posting pics...so I won't either, although I really want to...

My plans are to finish "Rose" and go kick some arse at the local snobby "car" show...can't wait to show up some of the truck haters

Then I guess I'll start on the next one...

Happy New Year all, and thanks for all the help.

[Zumo]

Get. It. Running.


I actually worked on it this weekend and got my engine of the stand and bolted up to my rebuilt trans with new torque converter.

[Stoney]

Put the cab on.

[bollybib]

*Finish repairing the seat frames and foam and install new seat covers.

*Finish installing new oil pan and timing cover seals.

*Clean and reseal the intake manifold

*Install new rear brake drums and shoes.

*Replace and/or repair damaged side trim.

Mostly I hope to be using my truck for a daily driver. I want to begin building a 350 from scratch this year but for my Vette, not the truck.

[flashed]

I hope this spring it comes home from the body shop all nice and shiny so I can drive the wheels off of it. It has just now been took off the frame so I may be dreaming.

[lpaine]

I'm really hoping to just get the '67 running, install 307/3 speed floor shift, 1980 front crossmember, rear 5 lug axle,'74 bucket seats and console, a few new bits and pieces here and there, not a full-on resto-mod as originally planned, just a beater/driver.Hopefully pictures to follow in the next few months.

[OldCreek]

Buy a C10...