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MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:23 PM

We lost my Father in Law the beginning of August. I ended up with his old fishing truck. Had quite a few good fishing trips with him in this old truck. I am going to try to fix it up a bit. I think he would have liked to see it cleaned up.
Where I started:

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:26 PM

Had to correct the altitude. 4-6 drop, Bell-tech spindles and flip kit, cut one coil from stock springs.

rchavez101 · 10-08-2011, 10:27 PM

Looks great. It's ready to go fishing.

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:28 PM

Changed the work truck grille for the fancy stuff with a billet insert.

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rchavez101

Looks great. It's ready to go fishing.

I was just checking yours out. Amazing how similar out trucks started out.

**lolife99** · 10-08-2011, 10:29 PM

Subscribing.
What else is planned for this truck?

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:31 PM

Changed out the wheels and tires thanks to Jon.

MattA · 10-08-2011, 10:39 PM

Its a 4.3 5spd truck with 190k+ miles on it. Still runs great, although smokes a tad sometimes. Going to try to even the paint out by buffing the basecoat out. All the clearcoat came off the first time I pressure washed it.

I have a rollpan to install, and a wish list of things I would like to do eventually. For now I am just going to drive it and be thankful I have another project finally.

jb1016 · 10-08-2011, 11:08 PM

Subscribed -- looks good. You can really tell where that bugshield was!

Glad you got a cool new project, but sorry for your loss.

rchavez101 · 10-09-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MattA

I was just checking yours out. Amazing how similar out trucks started out.

So True. I see yours and mine and the only difference is the color. Keep it going. I love it even more now that I put in the automatic. Soon a bigger motor.

SCOTI · 10-10-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rchavez101

So True. I see yours and mine and the only difference is the color. Keep it going. I love it even more now that I put in the automatic. Soon a bigger motor.

I keep telling him.... a 6.0/4l80e would look right @ home in there

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MattA · 10-10-2011, 08:33 AM

I am tired of the 5spd already, so a auto swap is definately in the plans. 6.0, 4l80 sounds like a good plan. Wonder where I could find a combo like that.

SCOTI · 10-11-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MattA

I am tired of the 5spd already, so a auto swap is definately in the plans. 6.0, 4l80 sounds like a good plan. Wonder where I could find a combo like that.

Hhmmmm....

stealthy '69 · 10-14-2011, 11:13 PM

What a transformation. Keep it up!

SCOTI · 10-15-2011, 09:35 AM

Where are the pics of the 'new' center caps? Maybe try & get a pic of the old caps w/the lug nut covers too??

MattA · 10-15-2011, 01:12 PM

l'll get some pics tonight.

MattA · 12-29-2011, 09:07 PM

Have been getting a little done. Picked up some new caps from Hubcap Kingdom in Tulsa. I was expecting some take off caps, ended up with what was a make ready package that would have shipped with a Safari van when new.
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Also ran a buffer over it to try to even out the paint a bit.

MattA · 12-29-2011, 09:11 PM

Also finally got the roll pan installed. The color is way off, I will reshoot it soon.
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MattA · 12-29-2011, 09:14 PM

Also repainted the wheels. Not sure i like it though, any suggestions are welcome.
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SCOTI · 12-29-2011, 09:33 PM

Uhmm, you know my vote

. Roll pan looks good considering how it was done. Too bad the color wasn't lighter. Where's the 'updated' grille pics?

hotrod 80 · 12-30-2011, 01:14 AM

I like the grey wheels better , but let me say you have done a great job with this truck . I enjoyed reading through the build and really like the truck and its evolution . Keep up the good work .

MattA · 12-30-2011, 10:29 AM

I will get a pic of the grille when I get back to town.
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jb1016 · 12-30-2011, 12:08 PM

I like the darker wheels. And I recently got some flat 88-98 caps the same way -- truck got custom wheels at the dealer before the caps even got mounted. They were in awesome shape.

**lolife99** · 12-30-2011, 12:58 PM

How about a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 Boss 338's.
The offsets were designed for these trucks.

SCOTI · 12-30-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

How about a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 Boss 338's.
The offsets were designed for these trucks.

I tried already.... Not in his current budget.

10-08-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Jack's truck We lost my Father in Law the beginning of August. I ended up with his old fishing truck. Had quite a few good fishing trips with him in this old truck. I am going to try to fix it up a bit. I think he would have liked to see it cleaned up. Where I started: Attached Images Last edited by MattA; 10-08-2011 at 10:42 PM.

10-08-2011, 10:26 PM	#2
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Had to correct the altitude. 4-6 drop, Bell-tech spindles and flip kit, cut one coil from stock springs. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:27 PM	#3
rchavez101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 503	Re: Jack's truck Looks great. It's ready to go fishing. __________________ 94 Chevy SWB in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477390

10-08-2011, 10:28 PM	#4
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Changed the work truck grille for the fancy stuff with a billet insert. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:29 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Jack's truck Subscribing. What else is planned for this truck? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-08-2011, 10:31 PM	#7
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Changed out the wheels and tires thanks to Jon. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:39 PM	#8
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Its a 4.3 5spd truck with 190k+ miles on it. Still runs great, although smokes a tad sometimes. Going to try to even the paint out by buffing the basecoat out. All the clearcoat came off the first time I pressure washed it. I have a rollpan to install, and a wish list of things I would like to do eventually. For now I am just going to drive it and be thankful I have another project finally.

10-10-2011, 08:33 AM	#12
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck I am tired of the 5spd already, so a auto swap is definately in the plans. 6.0, 4l80 sounds like a good plan. Wonder where I could find a combo like that.

10-15-2011, 09:35 AM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: Jack's truck Where are the pics of the 'new' center caps? Maybe try & get a pic of the old caps w/the lug nut covers too?? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-15-2011, 01:12 PM	#16
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck l'll get some pics tonight.

12-29-2011, 09:07 PM	#17
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Have been getting a little done. Picked up some new caps from Hubcap Kingdom in Tulsa. I was expecting some take off caps, ended up with what was a make ready package that would have shipped with a Safari van when new. Also ran a buffer over it to try to even out the paint a bit. Last edited by MattA; 12-29-2011 at 09:18 PM.

12-29-2011, 09:11 PM	#18
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Also finally got the roll pan installed. The color is way off, I will reshoot it soon.

12-29-2011, 09:14 PM	#19
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck Also repainted the wheels. Not sure i like it though, any suggestions are welcome.

12-29-2011, 09:33 PM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: Jack's truck Uhmm, you know my vote . Roll pan looks good considering how it was done. Too bad the color wasn't lighter. Where's the 'updated' grille pics? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-30-2011, 01:14 AM	#21
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Jack's truck I like the grey wheels better , but let me say you have done a great job with this truck . I enjoyed reading through the build and really like the truck and its evolution . Keep up the good work . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583



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12-30-2011, 10:29 AM	#22
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: Jack's truck I will get a pic of the grille when I get back to town. Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2011, 12:58 PM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Jack's truck How about a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 Boss 338's. The offsets were designed for these trucks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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