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gary2232 · 10-05-2010, 10:22 PM

Well it is never Done. But It is looking good. I wanted to say thanks to all that support this forum. There is so much info here and the support from members is second to none. I would have never been able to do so much of the work myself without this forum. It took 2 years to do from engine to body work. Never out of commission for more that a few weeks at a time. It is a daily driver/ work truck. Kinda looks like a old man truck but I like it. She starts everyday and is easy to get along with. All that is left is a 2" lift and some tires. THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!

oldblue1968chevy · 10-05-2010, 10:23 PM

now THAT is a truck! nice man! good job! 2wd or 4x4 i cant tell!

67_C-30 · 10-05-2010, 10:23 PM

She's a beaut!!!

**too much stuff** · 10-05-2010, 10:25 PM

That turned out very nice. Good job!

gary2232 · 10-05-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

now THAT is a truck! nice man! good job! 2wd or 4x4 i cant tell!

1972 C/10 4x4 Stock 350. Thanks for the nice comments.

red71cheyenne · 10-05-2010, 10:38 PM

Nice truck!! Looks like my 70 I got rid of and kicked myself for years afterward.

**70cst** · 10-05-2010, 10:39 PM

Hey gary2232 ... on one sweet truck. Very nice lookin!!!

tantrumpipeline · 10-05-2010, 10:41 PM

old man truck? it's sweet nice work

cam.man67 · 10-06-2010, 06:35 AM

Wow! That's a great looking truck! Love the attitude of it.

big_al_71 · 10-06-2010, 08:37 AM

time to take it off roading and post some picts of it nice and dirty......nice truck

pat 70/71 · 10-06-2010, 09:16 AM

thats one sweet work truck! I'm always on the look out for a c30 to build my own new truck for work. fully restore it then put it to work. Your truck is the high water mark for any work truck! good job. cheers, Pat

splehigh · 10-06-2010, 10:34 AM

Looks great!!!

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-06-2010, 10:37 AM

Very nice.....Well done!!

**Stocker** · 10-06-2010, 10:43 AM

Good job, that turned out really nice! I appreciate a clean stock or near-stock look on these rigs. Old man truck? Well maybe so, but it sure looks great to this old man!

DaSchlange · 10-06-2010, 10:44 AM

That's a beaut man! What color is the blue I really like that shade.

gary2232 · 10-06-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaSchlange

That's a beaut man! What color is the blue I really like that shade.

It is Arrival Blue 2003 Chevy pickup. Blue metallic. It is a pearl in the sun it is light with metallic look and in shade looks darker.

69 Okie Truck · 10-06-2010, 02:19 PM

I like that it looks like it is STILL ready to provide a days work, able to compete with younger and supposedly more advanced versions of "modern" pickups.

While it is decidedly nice, it also still looks like a truck, fit for plywood haulin', trailer haulin', and general manly type behavior.......

Fine job.....looks like it's ready for ANOTHER 40 years of service....

Any idea on how big your tires are gonna end up being and are you using the current rims on those tires?

gary2232 · 10-06-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

I like that it looks like it is STILL ready to provide a days work, able to compete with younger and supposedly more advanced versions of "modern" pickups.

While it is decidedly nice, it also still looks like a truck, fit for plywood haulin', trailer haulin', and general manly type behavior.......

Fine job.....looks like it's ready for ANOTHER 40 years of service....

Any idea on how big your tires are gonna end up being and are you using the current rims on those tires?

I would like to use the same rims and go as wide and tall as I can. With a 2" lift maybe a 32 tire??? I am not good at tire sizes. Will go to tire shop and roll some out to see how it looks. Any suggestions are always welcome.

Mondo · 10-06-2010, 03:18 PM

Nice! Always a good feeling when things come out as planned.

**Stocker** · 10-06-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gary2232

I would like to use the same rims and go as wide and tall as I can. With a 2" lift maybe a 32 tire??? I am not good at tire sizes. Will go to tire shop and roll some out to see how it looks. Any suggestions are always welcome.

You can easily fit a 32" to 33" tall tire with a 2" lift... but I wouldn't go too wide, especially with those wheels. Are they 15" or 16", and do you know the rim width?

gary2232 · 10-11-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

You can easily fit a 32" to 33" tall tire with a 2" lift... but I wouldn't go too wide, especially with those wheels. Are they 15" or 16", and do you know the rim width?

They are 15" Rallies. Not sure on the width. If I went with a 32" tire and a 2" lift would that be enough tire to fill the wheel wells? Just cant visualize it. Need some pics to see.

Indyuke · 10-11-2010, 12:32 PM

What size tires do you have on there now? I actually like the look of those rallies.

ewoody625 · 10-11-2010, 01:26 PM

super nice truck man. i have to agree without this fourm i would be lost.

treveiger · 10-11-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gary2232

It is a pearl in the sun it is light with metallic look and in shade looks darker.

My truck has a pearl and metallic in it and does the same thing in the light and the shade, the PO took a pic of the truck and the sun hit it just right and made it look pink lol he used that as a pic on craigslist for a long time an it threw me off of wanting it because it looked pink and pink was the last color i wanted

but he sent me more pics and after seing it in different shades i really liked it and looks better in person im just going to hate when i have to paint parts on it again because theres no codes for it and it has pearl and metallic in it

. But i love how they change color during the day because of how the sun hits it. I really like that blue it goes well with the rest of the truck.

treveiger · 10-11-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoody625

super nice truck man. i have to agree without this fourm i would be lost.

Where did you get that window cover for your truck? My nephew and neices would love that lol

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10-05-2010, 10:22 PM	#1
gary2232 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tracy Ca Posts: 171	Its Done!!! Well it is never Done. But It is looking good. I wanted to say thanks to all that support this forum. There is so much info here and the support from members is second to none. I would have never been able to do so much of the work myself without this forum. It took 2 years to do from engine to body work. Never out of commission for more that a few weeks at a time. It is a daily driver/ work truck. Kinda looks like a old man truck but I like it. She starts everyday and is easy to get along with. All that is left is a 2" lift and some tires. THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!! Attached Images

10-05-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Its Done!!! now THAT is a truck! nice man! good job! 2wd or 4x4 i cant tell! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-05-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Its Done!!! She's a beaut!!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-05-2010, 10:25 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,692	Re: Its Done!!! That turned out very nice. Good job! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-05-2010, 10:38 PM	#6
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Its Done!!! Nice truck!! Looks like my 70 I got rid of and kicked myself for years afterward. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-05-2010, 10:39 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Its Done!!! Hey gary2232 ... on one sweet truck. Very nice lookin!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-05-2010, 10:41 PM	#8
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Its Done!!! old man truck? it's sweet nice work __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-06-2010, 06:35 AM	#9
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Its Done!!! Wow! That's a great looking truck! Love the attitude of it. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

10-06-2010, 08:37 AM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Its Done!!! time to take it off roading and post some picts of it nice and dirty......nice truck __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-06-2010, 09:16 AM	#11
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Its Done!!! thats one sweet work truck! I'm always on the look out for a c30 to build my own new truck for work. fully restore it then put it to work. Your truck is the high water mark for any work truck! good job. cheers, Pat

10-06-2010, 10:34 AM	#12
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: Its Done!!! Looks great!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

10-06-2010, 10:37 AM	#13
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Its Done!!! Very nice.....Well done!! __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-06-2010, 10:43 AM	#14
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Its Done!!! Good job, that turned out really nice! I appreciate a clean stock or near-stock look on these rigs. Old man truck? Well maybe so, but it sure looks great to this old man! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-06-2010, 10:44 AM	#15
DaSchlange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gainesville, MO Posts: 251	Re: Its Done!!! That's a beaut man! What color is the blue I really like that shade.

10-06-2010, 02:19 PM	#17
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: Its Done!!! I like that it looks like it is STILL ready to provide a days work, able to compete with younger and supposedly more advanced versions of "modern" pickups. While it is decidedly nice, it also still looks like a truck, fit for plywood haulin', trailer haulin', and general manly type behavior....... Fine job.....looks like it's ready for ANOTHER 40 years of service.... Any idea on how big your tires are gonna end up being and are you using the current rims on those tires?



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10-06-2010, 03:18 PM	#19
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Its Done!!! Nice! Always a good feeling when things come out as planned.

10-11-2010, 12:32 PM	#22
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Its Done!!! What size tires do you have on there now? I actually like the look of those rallies.

10-11-2010, 01:26 PM	#23
ewoody625 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: valparaiso,in Posts: 730	Re: Its Done!!! super nice truck man. i have to agree without this fourm i would be lost. __________________ Eric 70 CST10 long bed in pieces also factory air and cruise(the project) 18 Silverado crew cab 5.3 4x4 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402166

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