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Ugly Betsy.
Just wanted to post some updated pictures of the '63. She is homely old girl, but were comming along bits at a time. When I bought it it was a 3/4 ton. I simply installed a 2/4 drop with 1/2 ton drop coils. It actually dropped about 3 & 6". The motor is a 327 awaiting a 280 isky cam and a whole lot of other goodies that my wife is unaware of. This morning it was mostly bare metal. I spent the day sanding and priming. I welded the stake pockets closed and shaved the gate hardware. Its going to be Baby blue and white when done. What do you think?
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07-08-2007, 07:49 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
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Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. "I love that old car smell" Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. |
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07-08-2007, 07:57 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
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Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. "I love that old car smell" Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. |
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07-08-2007, 08:25 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Nice! Looks like a straight old truck.
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07-08-2007, 09:02 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
LOOKING GOOD!!!!!!!!.......and a BBW to boot. Nice. Jerry
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07-08-2007, 09:10 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
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07-08-2007, 09:16 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Wow you did get alot done ! looks really good , I wish I stopped by but I'll see it soon . nice job !
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07-08-2007, 10:07 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
And Who Doesn't Like Long Beds? I Think Its Looking Great.
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07-09-2007, 01:13 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
nice job
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07-09-2007, 01:53 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
It's looking good. You're going to have to change it's name pretty soon..
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07-17-2007, 06:55 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Got a shipment today. The rear roll pan came. Its not installed. I wedged it in. I usually need visual inspiration. Never would have guess that huh?(notice rattle can paint on tailgate)
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07-18-2007, 11:35 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Looking good!! Nice work...
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07-19-2007, 12:17 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
I like it. I hope you keep the side and cab custom cab trim. I think those are great looking trucks.
Have you seen the movie "Lake House"? Keanu Reeves drives a 64-66 custom cab in it with if I recall correctly a white and blue paint scheme. It also had big modern wheels on it. |
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07-19-2007, 11:32 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Very nice , man I dig the chainless tail gate what are you going to use to keepit open , cables ?
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07-19-2007, 12:14 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
She's a beauty, that's for sure.
Are you doing all the paint bomb can? Looks good! Nice to see I'm not the only one that uses the LMC catalog as an assembly manual sometimes ;-) |
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07-20-2007, 12:15 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Tomsriv -Im going to put cab trim and new chromed side moldings back on.
Slepysal- I have not decided yet what to do with the gate. I have been toying with different latches. Im looking at different things. I dont want to have something that say "Home Depot" on it. Im kicking around the idea of welding it on solid. Billa- No...no...no.no...no. The spray paint was just for paint color ideas. Im funny that way. My last home I painted half of the back of my house in different colors just so I could choose one. I know the truck is going to be a Baby blue & white, but I have seen variations of it that look awesome.
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Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. "I love that old car smell" Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. |
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07-20-2007, 06:11 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
you may have already seen this on another thread, but....seat belt ends for tailgate latches.
http://www.persh.org/pickup/tailgate.htm I may give it a try on my 63
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07-20-2007, 12:41 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
63 & 64 Bowties
Yeah, I've seen it. I think the seat belt buckle is a clever idea. What I dont like is the look of it being used for something other than its intended for. Something less recognizable may be better (for me). I've also toyed with a patio door lock. That did'nt work either because to make it Not look like a patio door lock I removed the ribs and polished it, but the casting was too thin. Oh well. It was a unknown to me wether or not the vibration of the truck would allow it to unscrew itself.
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Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. "I love that old car smell" Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Last edited by Sillyoldman; 07-20-2007 at 12:46 PM. |
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07-21-2007, 07:52 PM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Last few days (yes days) My bro-in-law and me have been putting the motror back together. Just spent the last eight hour out there. Im on break now. Heres a couple pics. Cant wait to fire it. Put a sky 280 cam in & carter 650.
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Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. "I love that old car smell" Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Last edited by Sillyoldman; 07-21-2007 at 08:39 PM. |
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10-04-2007, 12:29 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
ttt
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Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. "I love that old car smell" Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. |
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10-04-2007, 01:11 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
It's gonna be a beautiful truck.
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10-04-2007, 07:00 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Coming along great Silly,Looking good
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10-04-2007, 08:15 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Your truck is coming along nice. I love watching these works in progress. Thanks for all the updates
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10-04-2007, 09:09 AM
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Why does it taste purple?
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Just wondering.......If that carb you have is anything like my 1406 Edelbrock,you have your fuel line goin to a vacuum source.It may just be my eyes but if so,you should have your line goin to the nipple on the passenger side up near the breather
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10-04-2007, 10:23 AM
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Re: Ugly Betsy.
Damn, somebody isnt messin around over there! Good job!
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