Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!!

[randomhero472]

Im finally getting my own build thread! No cool story or history w/this truck, i purchased it last march from a fellow board member who drove it daily. Its a 67 big window-no a/c cab, bed will be swapped to fleetside bed, courtosy of all new panels from triplus, and will now be getting a complete make-over. I made the drive from oklahoma city to houston texas yesterday to drop it off @ a fellow board members shop, 72CSTC5 will be doing all of the body work and cleaning up-painting the frame-suspension. Im not going to reveal all of our plans, time will tell what we're doing but will give you a quick run-down
truck will ride on bolt-in air-ride front-rear, not crazy step notches and Z'ing.. Will have 20" grey or black wheels, No insane body mods either, doing 1 piece windows keeping the bumpers, door handles ect.. Taking the newer style buckets out and going back w/a typical bench seat Shaving firewall & putting a Vintage Air System, Timeline looks like 2-5 months, depending on 72cst's and my schedule and budget. I'll post up pics from yesterday, the before shots.. stay tuned guys
As i bought it (minus being lowered)

Truck yesterday

[Yukon Jack]

Look forward to watching the build thread. Gotta love another stepside build.

As a side note, are the tie down points substantial enough on the trailer? Would hate to see the truck get away from the trailer.

[Spray-Bomb]

I love it !!!

[72CSTC5]

Glad you made it home okay! The wife was telling me to call you last night before I went to bed but I said that you are a grown man and knows when to quit driving! Let the fun begin!!!!!!! Will keep you updated Luke. Everyone at the shop was around it like flies this morning. Everyone loves these trucks.

[randomhero472]

those tie-down points are bolted thru the floor to another peice of steel under the bed, and on a side not.. its going to be a fleetside, sold the step! thanks carlos, i was realy wishing my truck had autopilot last night, but made it home in 1 piece

[BACKYARD88]

I'm gonna keep an eye on this one. Isn't too far from me either...

[3/4tonterror]

I spy duck tape, love steps.

[ChevyDude]

Sweet!!!

[Shock_Me]

Put me in line for them wing windows if you still want to sell them!

Pete

[Rokcrln]

72CSTC5
The way I see it is we never have time for our own trucks so here is my plan. I bring you my 2WD Blazer and you bring my yours and we get these things done! I know their is a flaw in this plan but for now it sounds promising

Have fun with this truck it looks to be in fairly good shape for starters..

Kevin
LFD inc.

[72CSTC5]

Sounds like a plan, you pay me to do yours and i will pay you to do mine?!! This truck is really nice. The only rust we see is the passenger rocker and part of the floor. Should make a really nice build. He is buying a complete new fleet bed to go with it. We will keep everyone posted!!

[72CSTC5]

Here are a couple of more Pics of Luke's truck this morning. These were her Glamour Shots!!

[[ol'Blue]]

luke thats a great starter!

i wish i had another one like that, so i can build it up.


keep us all posted.

[BB72CHEVKT]

Gonna be sweeet after paint.

[Tx Firefighter]

Those pictures break my heart.

See, I did some work on that truck awhile back. I told the guy I had money waiting and would buy it if he ever wanted to sell. Then I look up and he'd sold it. I sure liked that truck. She could have been my girl....sorry, I digress.

[randomhero472]

sorry tx, im taking good care of her though

[72CSTC5]

TX what did you do to this truck.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

looks like a solid start and cant wait to see the progress of this one

[GREASEMONKEY72]

Originally Posted by randomhero472

sorry tx, im taking good care of her though

you better otherwise well resport you for truck abuse......

[Tx Firefighter]

I did some welding on the doors.

[72CSTC5]

Working on the truck. Pics coming soon!

[72CSTC5]

Ok. As promised a few pics for you of the status of this build. Got the driver door holes welded up and bodyworked as well as the driver fender. These will get some primer on them now. Welded up the hole for the fuel tank as well. Left side will be done this week and then on to the right side.

[randomhero472]

great!!! I love to see progress, looking good carlos

[72CSTC5]

No problem at all. I would have probably finished the other side today but had to leave work early for the wife's birthday party today.

[BB72CHEVKT]

randomhero472 I am talking to your bodyman about doing my truck if I ever get running. I would love to see your truck when he is done. How do you get there from OK maybe I can catch you on the way back for a quick peek.