'67 Short Step #2

[samwise68]

Man. I can't wait to see this thing get back together.

Looking good as always!

-Sam.

[Richard8971]

Something you may want to consider. After you have the cab painted and before you put the bed on, you might want to sand and reclear everything (bed and cab) to smooth and blend everything together. Might be a good idea seeing that the bed was already painted and the paint has "worn" some. PM me if you want details on how to do this. Takes a little more clear and time but well worth it.

D

[kyull67]

Originally Posted by Richard8971

Something you may want to consider. After you have the cab painted and before you put the bed on, you might want to sand and reclear everything (bed and cab) to smooth and blend everything together. Might be a good idea seeing that the bed was already painted and the paint has "worn" some. PM me if you want details on how to do this. Takes a little more clear and time but well worth it.

D

Thats sounds like an excellent idea. I'll pm you later, no time now.

[kyull67]

Well I got the inside painted and done but once again I have no camera to show everyone. I'm getting the motor back this week and hope to have the truck drivable by the 26th of June! Bobbo will have to take pictures when we install the motor.

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by kyull67

Well I got the inside painted and done but once again I have no camera to show everyone. I'm getting the motor back this week and hope to have the truck drivable by the 26th of June! Bobbo will have to take pictures when we install the motor.

Man i bet you are so excited to start driving it. So when the truck is drivable what is the first place you are going to take it too? Its looking really good!!!

Josh

[kyull67]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Man i bet you are so excited to start driving it. So when the truck is drivable what is the first place you are going to take it too? Its looking really good!!!

Josh

Thanks!
There's a car show in Blue Springs, MO (my hometown) on the 28th of June. It's actually put on by a friend of mine. It will be at:
Time and Place Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Car show at Blue Springs Church of the Nazarene.
2801 SW Walnut Blue Springs MO 64014
Street: Cemetary road / walnut
City/Town: Blue Springs, MO
All Kansas City People should come out. It was a pretty good time last year.

[72BlckButy]

kyull67 glad to hear this thing is coming together; you've have to make up a lot of ground losing the first '67. We might have to try and make it up to the show in Blue Springs in a few weeks. Are you going to be able to make it to the Midwest All Truck Nat's? There's a thread about it in the Midwest Events part of the board. I think we will have several board members attending this year, so it should be a good turnout.

Can't wait to get a closer look at your truck!

[kyull67]

I would definelty like to attend the all truck nats. I'll make sure my schedule is clear for that weekend. Let me know if you plan on coming to the Blue Springs Show.

[bobbo]

I think i am going to make it to Blue Springs, we can cruise up together. Let me know when the engine is ready and when you are going to look at it. Will bring the camera!

[bobbo]

Went and checked out the engine before assembly. Looking good! Should be back together today and installed in the truck this saturday. Here's some pics of the truck and then the engine. I'll let Kyle do some captioning as he deems neccessary.

[bobbo]

More pics...

[bobbo]

And a few more...The last one here I had to add of his little helper...

[bobbo]

Now for the engine pics...

[bobbo]

More engine...

[my67chevytruck]

looking good ... Keep at it...

[Richard8971]

Nice looking engine work. I know alot of guys on here who are going to be jealous of you as gas gets higher in price!

I know, I'll be one of them...

I wonder if they make a fuel cell conversion yet for my '67???...

Don

[samwise68]

man, thats turning out awesome.

and i'm lovin' me some pics of a 6's innards. Those intake ports without the bolt boss should really help out your flow, especially further down the road when you slap a turbo on it.

keep at it, you're on the home stretch!

-Sam.

[kyull67]

Thanks for taking and posting up the pictures Robert! Thanks for the compliments everyone! I can't wait to drive this thing.

[gcburdic]

Great build thread kyull67....I am envious of all the body work you have done....I think I am going to a community college soon to learn how to weld!!!....

By the way....how's the budget of $5,500 going??....after reading the complete thread...I calculate you've spent $4,400....or maybe I missed something....that's awesome man....

Keep the pics coming....I got a deadline of Late July for my resto.....want to have it ready when I graduate!!!

[kyull67]

Thanks. I haven't had the chance to check the numbers on the budget lately but I think it's looking more like $6,500 when it's completed. Probably a little lower than that but I'll add up the actual numbers when I get a chance and post it.

[kyull67]

OK, You've got me curious so I went ahead and ran some numbers. These are very close but not exact to actual prices.
Truck-$850
Bed-$1000
Wheels and tires-$550
Engine work and ALL parts for it(I don't have a few things yet but added them in)-$2200
Paint Supplies-$500
Body panels etc-$350
Misc small parts-$250 to be safe
Total for now-$5700

I still need to buy Windsheild, Carpet, Pedal Pads, Sill Plates, rear window rubber, and bed wood.
It'll be a little over budget, but who's project isn't?

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by kyull67

OK, You've got me curious so I went ahead and ran some numbers. These are very close but not exact to actual prices.
Truck-$850
Bed-$1000
Wheels and tires-$550
Engine work and ALL parts for it(I don't have a few things yet but added them in)-$2200
Paint Supplies-$500
Body panels etc-$350
Misc small parts-$250 to be safe
Total for now-$5700

I still need to buy Windsheild, Carpet, Pedal Pads, Sill Plates, rear window rubber, and bed wood.
It'll be a little over budget, but who's project isn't?

....Exactly....I know I started out with this so called thing as a "budget"....but what the heck...that thing has been blown out of the water maybe $10k ago!!!!.....Thanks for the update....great work on #2....I think I remeber way it's #2....from the first few pics....did something catch fire??

[68 short step]

nice, i like the color.

[72BlckButy]

gcburdic, he had a house fire and lost the first '67 project, but he rebounded on top and has turned out another great looking '67!

kyull67/bobbo, I think we might try to stop by the show on the way back, as we're heading to KS Saturday morning. Hope to be able to meet up with you guys!

I almost forgot to mention, the truck is looking great. Nice work Kyle!!!

[bobbo]

I may not be able to go to Blue Springs afterall, didn't realize we are so close to the board meet. Definitely going to that.

This truck is turning out great. Love the color and the ideas Kyle has put into it. A real treat for me to help out whenever I can as I can't seem to find the winning lotto ticket to start on mine yet. (People keep telling me you have to BUY a lotto ticket to have a chance of winning, doh!)