Feb. 09 Update...Project Circuit Rider - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70cstjr · 11-08-2008, 11:39 AM

Ok...I am going to try to start this thread for my father since I am a good son. My father can give all the background he wants but I'm just going to give the picture book version of the truck being transformed. My father is not mechanically inclined, so we found a great guy to do it for us not far away. The project started almost a year ago (Jan-08) and it should be done just after christmas...So here is what she looked like before she was taken to the shop.

70cst (Dad) Update...
I was initially looking for a 1954-55 Chevy truck like the one my dad had when I was growing up and I sold for $150.00 about 30 years ago. I had been on the site for about 6 months so I was aware of the 67-72 Trucks and which ones were more desirable...meaning the fully optioned trucks. On a Tuesday night in Nashville I picked up a Truck Trader and saw an ad for a 70cst with all the bells and whistles for $2400. I went out and looked at it and soon we (70cstjr and I) were driving it home to Ohio. What an experience. At the 1st fill up the starter went out. Oh well.
That was back in 2000. Last Jan. we took it in for a transformation. It will be stock except for some mechanical improvements. Someday...just before I hit the wheelchair I will give the pink slip to 70cstjr. Until then...it's all mine.

Here is the truck as brought back from Celina Tn. Still has original paint.

The original 402BB. Yum Yum.

Did I say it was a CST 402BB?

The interior...Buckets, dash package, and factory A/C! Life is good!!!

70cstjr · 11-08-2008, 11:42 AM

Once at the shop the tear down begins...

The chasis is blasted...

Now its time to paint the chasis.

Did I say rust free? The PO must have carried fertilizer in the back of the bed. Rest of the truck is solid.

70cstjr · 11-08-2008, 11:43 AM

And who could forget about the basically NOS lwb we purchased...Life is good!

70cstjr · 11-08-2008, 11:44 AM

Then the engine is completely overhauled and looks like a whole new powerplant...

The transmission is rebuilt and painted.

Looks like a Super Track Bar Kit with new Koni shocks will need to be installed. That is Curt in the background. He has built rodsterations for over 34 years. Curt is honest, does quality work, and very price competitive. 70cstjr put me in touch with Curt.

70cstjr · 11-08-2008, 11:46 AM

Now the painting begins...keeping the factory colors.

The old paint comes off and the new will be sprayed.

As stated...I am staying with the factory colors. Dark and Med. Olive. The clear coat really brings out the colors. Geeeeeee when I was in my teens I hated those colors. Now that I am, lets say a little wiser, I luv these colors!

turbohacker · 11-08-2008, 11:58 AM

Let me be the first to say BEAUTIFUL truck! Ill be watching this one!

msgross · 11-25-2008, 09:39 PM

looks nice..

LuckyHenriksen · 11-25-2008, 09:56 PM

Looks great love the colors

OARNGESI · 11-25-2008, 10:10 PM

Looking really good

nuke1 · 11-25-2008, 10:42 PM

That origianl color combo will look amazing

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-25-2008, 10:55 PM

Cool story and the truck is coming along very nicely!

STOCKISH · 11-25-2008, 11:13 PM

Looking awesome. I will be doing the father son thing also as soon as mine is a little more stable on his feet( only 10 months).

my67chevytruck · 11-26-2008, 05:09 PM

looking good . keep it up. can't wait to see the finished product.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-27-2008, 08:07 PM

Wow beautiful color combo and yopu can't beat a b.b.

**70cst** · 12-06-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looking awesome. I will be doing the father son thing also as soon as mine is a little more stable on his feet( only 10 months).

1972SuperCheyenne...you can never start the young ones to young.

bryanschevyparts · 12-08-2008, 08:30 PM

Dewayne. that rust in the box is crazy.i have seen rust all my life.but nothing like that .you do have your work cut out for you with that cherry box. more pics

noteron · 12-09-2008, 01:00 AM

I love that color combo...

70cstjr · 12-22-2008, 09:11 AM

Headed to the shop and checked out the circuit riders progress.

The cab and the 402BB is now back on the frame.

I am still well pleased with the factory colors.

The interior is starting to be put back togeather..

The factory AC.

My factory 402BB.

72BlckButy · 12-22-2008, 09:20 AM

What a great looking project, nice work guys!

VA72C10 · 12-22-2008, 05:06 PM

Looks great and I'm also digging the stock colors

STOCKISH · 12-22-2008, 05:46 PM

Looks great. Glad to see another one resurected.

**70cst** · 12-22-2008, 11:42 PM

You were all right. I initally thought the truck would be done in 4-6 months. What was I thinking. Looks like it will be a total of about 13-15 months for the restoration. I am sure it will be well worth the wait.

dieselarmy13 · 12-22-2008, 11:46 PM

Looking forward to seeing this beauty back together!

nuke1 · 12-24-2008, 08:09 AM

wow, she is getting better and better every time i look at her, way to go!

jljohnson3579 · 12-24-2008, 05:54 PM

Man, that's gonna be a sweet truck!

11-08-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Feb. 09 Update...Project Circuit Rider Ok...I am going to try to start this thread for my father since I am a good son. My father can give all the background he wants but I'm just going to give the picture book version of the truck being transformed. My father is not mechanically inclined, so we found a great guy to do it for us not far away. The project started almost a year ago (Jan-08) and it should be done just after christmas...So here is what she looked like before she was taken to the shop. 70cst (Dad) Update... I was initially looking for a 1954-55 Chevy truck like the one my dad had when I was growing up and I sold for $150.00 about 30 years ago. I had been on the site for about 6 months so I was aware of the 67-72 Trucks and which ones were more desirable...meaning the fully optioned trucks. On a Tuesday night in Nashville I picked up a Truck Trader and saw an ad for a 70cst with all the bells and whistles for $2400. I went out and looked at it and soon we (70cstjr and I) were driving it home to Ohio. What an experience. At the 1st fill up the starter went out. Oh well. That was back in 2000. Last Jan. we took it in for a transformation. It will be stock except for some mechanical improvements. Someday...just before I hit the wheelchair I will give the pink slip to 70cstjr. Until then...it's all mine. Here is the truck as brought back from Celina Tn. Still has original paint. The original 402BB. Yum Yum. Did I say it was a CST 402BB? The interior...Buckets, dash package, and factory A/C! Life is good!!! __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cst; 12-06-2010 at 12:27 AM.

11-08-2008, 11:42 AM	#2
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: project circuit rider Once at the shop the tear down begins... The chasis is blasted... Now its time to paint the chasis. Did I say rust free? The PO must have carried fertilizer in the back of the bed. Rest of the truck is solid. __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cst; 08-18-2010 at 08:01 AM.

11-08-2008, 11:43 AM	#3
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: project circuit rider And who could forget about the basically NOS lwb we purchased...Life is good! __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cst; 08-18-2010 at 08:04 AM.

11-08-2008, 11:44 AM	#4
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: project circuit rider Then the engine is completely overhauled and looks like a whole new powerplant... The transmission is rebuilt and painted. Looks like a Super Track Bar Kit with new Koni shocks will need to be installed. That is Curt in the background. He has built rodsterations for over 34 years. Curt is honest, does quality work, and very price competitive. 70cstjr put me in touch with Curt. __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cst; 01-18-2010 at 09:52 AM.

11-08-2008, 11:46 AM	#5
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: project circuit rider Now the painting begins...keeping the factory colors. The old paint comes off and the new will be sprayed. As stated...I am staying with the factory colors. Dark and Med. Olive. The clear coat really brings out the colors. Geeeeeee when I was in my teens I hated those colors. Now that I am, lets say a little wiser, I luv these colors! __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cst; 10-25-2009 at 09:32 PM.

11-08-2008, 11:58 AM	#6
turbohacker PISS POOR Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 98	Re: project circuit rider Let me be the first to say BEAUTIFUL truck! Ill be watching this one! __________________ Slammed 67 long bed with vette suspention build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291149

11-25-2008, 09:39 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project Circuit Rider looks nice.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-25-2008, 09:56 PM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Project Circuit Rider Looks great love the colors __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-25-2008, 10:10 PM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project Circuit Rider Looking really good

11-25-2008, 10:42 PM	#10
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project Circuit Rider That origianl color combo will look amazing __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

11-25-2008, 10:55 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Project Circuit Rider Cool story and the truck is coming along very nicely!

11-25-2008, 11:13 PM	#12
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project Circuit Rider Looking awesome. I will be doing the father son thing also as soon as mine is a little more stable on his feet( only 10 months).

11-26-2008, 05:09 PM	#13
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Circuit Rider looking good . keep it up. can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-27-2008, 08:07 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project Circuit Rider Wow beautiful color combo and yopu can't beat a b.b. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-08-2008, 08:30 PM	#16
bryanschevyparts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: elk river,mn Posts: 509	Re: Project Circuit Rider Dewayne. that rust in the box is crazy.i have seen rust all my life.but nothing like that .you do have your work cut out for you with that cherry box. more pics



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12-09-2008, 01:00 AM	#17
noteron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 89	Re: Project Circuit Rider I love that color combo...

12-22-2008, 09:11 AM	#18
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Project Circuit Rider Headed to the shop and checked out the circuit riders progress. The cab and the 402BB is now back on the frame. I am still well pleased with the factory colors. The interior is starting to be put back togeather.. The factory AC. My factory 402BB. __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER Last edited by 70cst; 11-08-2009 at 02:36 AM.

12-22-2008, 09:20 AM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Circuit Rider What a great looking project, nice work guys! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-22-2008, 05:06 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Circuit Rider Looks great and I'm also digging the stock colors __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-22-2008, 05:46 PM	#21
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project Circuit Rider Looks great. Glad to see another one resurected. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-22-2008, 11:42 PM	#22
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,352	Re: Project Circuit Rider You were all right. I initally thought the truck would be done in 4-6 months. What was I thinking. Looks like it will be a total of about 13-15 months for the restoration. I am sure it will be well worth the wait. __________________ 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!

12-22-2008, 11:46 PM	#23
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Project Circuit Rider Looking forward to seeing this beauty back together! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

12-24-2008, 08:09 AM	#24
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project Circuit Rider wow, she is getting better and better every time i look at her, way to go! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

12-24-2008, 05:54 PM	#25
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