My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"
 

Thanks to JohnC, I have had my eye on this truck for MONTHS just hopng no one bought it before I could get it.
So last week I went and looked at it up close and personal for the first time. It needs lots of TLC, but I have tons of parts for it. My whole family is excited about this truck, even the dogs since they will be able to go with the family more.
I took possession of it last Sunday (1-24-2010).
But wouldn't you know it, I have been too busy to do much with it since then :waah:
Specs on the truck are as follows.....
Shortened 1 ton frame, 1/2 ton running gear and suspension.
unsure of the gear ratio, or if it has posi (I will look into it soon)
255/70/15's and 8" 5 lug rallys all around
3" spindles in the front
Not sure about the rear, but I believe the hangers have been moved up slightly, and possibly a leaf removed and it has 52" springs (I will also look into this soon)
GM Goodwrench Crate engine (250-260HP/325-350TQ) with a 600cfm Holley 4160 and an Edelbrock intake, backed by a just rebuilt 700R4 transmission.
The instrument cluster is from a earlier truck, that will change.
It currently has some brown/tan 89-91 sub seats and console up front and a blue vinyl bench in the back.
I have all the trim, power doors, front seats, center console, overhead console, and front clip from a '89 suburban to go in this truck, as well as the entire wiring harness and TBI set up (not sure about that yet).
so I guess that is basically where I am at now. Lots to do, hopefuly I will get some decent weather and some time to do it.....
On to the pics.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=5807

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=5806

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=5804

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=5803

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=5801

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=5808

Oh, and my wife has decided to nick-name this truck "Big Sexy" :metal::lol:
Thanks for looking and I wil try to get more/better pics up soon :chevy:

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SWEET! Congrats on getting Big Sexy!!!
Post more pics lol
the bracket for the buckets

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:metal:
which bracket? the inboard stand?

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About friggen time is a quote from some where :lol::lol::lol: Lookin good man glad you got it home. Jay

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:haha:

yeah that is what scotts62 said I should name the project :lol:

thanks Jay!!

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Hey cool. It does exist! Looks like it is gonna be a fun one Joe!

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:lol:
Thanks Gerald!

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:five::ennyd::hot::wave:



RIGHT ON JOE!! glad you finally found your dream truck... AND GOT IT HOME!!

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Thanks Dennis!!!

one quandary that this brings up is the fate of my '80 short bed......should I keep it or sell it, should I convert it to 4x4 and give it to my kid???? I just don't know right now....especially since we have the wife's '66 on the back burner.....

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hate to say it but i'd sell it and put the money into the "Big Sexy" account.

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:lol:


yeah, I'm kinda leaning that way myself....and my son wants a Blazer bad....

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I agree with Dennis. And then make him go get a Blazer. ;)

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thinking the same! how old is he Joe?

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:lol:

He just turned 14.
I'm pushing him to find a job this summer to start saving for a truck.

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14...hes got time! :lol: Sell the 80 and get this thing good to go for a while. Who knows maybe he will want it in a couple years and that will let you get a new toy again. (Or you will have an excuse anyway.)

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Cool looking crew. All it needs now is a 5.3 or 6.0 swap. ;);)

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Glad to see you finally got the thread going. :lol:

If I'm not mistaken, when I looked at it, doesn't it have a 12 bolt rear end in it?

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X2!! LOL

I KNOW WHERE YOU CAN GET IT PAINTED! LOL
BRING IT ON DOWN!:metal:

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good thinking!!

yeah, tell me about it:lol:

Yes sir, it is a 12 bolt
I need the weather to clear up some so I can check the gears

:lol:
Thanks!
I probably won't be ready for paint for sometime, and when i am Lubbock will probably be out of my price range :rolleyes:

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Cool, I now see your plans for the interior, it should match up pretty good.

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I hope so!

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Ahh 14's not too young i got my 62 at 13 and mowed lawns to pay for it ;)

Ill be watching for pics ;) :lol:

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I'm still waiting for you (and anybody else) to come by and check it out!

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Sounds like a sweet truck! I can't view the pics unfortanately.

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Weird
can you see my album?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=701

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Well i would but, ya know... :lol:

ill try to come check it out this weekend :metal:

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:haha:
wait, aren't you supposed to be laying under a truck or something :devil:
:lol:

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:lol::lol:

Well i just ate way more than i should have so if i do that in the nice warm garage i might either pop or fall asleep :lol:

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huh?
all I heard was "nice warm garage" :mm:
I need to go try out the heater I got from you :thumbs:

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Heck yeah! mine is on too, i fired up the diesel one to get it steamy in there then the other one keeps it nice without the noise.

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:metal:

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Well whats he first go around of plans once this crappy weather clears out?

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I ordered my TV adapter bracket for the Holley from Jeg's tonight. Once i get that ironed out I'm gonna swap the grill, and work on the interior.....but that is all after the thorough cleaning ;)

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Thats cool hope the bracket works ok and fixes it.

PS phone went swimming today :( :lol:

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:lol:
yeah your texts were funny, but still readable ;)

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WHAT AM I GONNA DO JOE!!!
ONLY SIX PICS ON THIS PAGE!!!
WTF!!!
:haha:

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:haha: Git em Gage!!!! :lol: :lol:

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oh BTW nice lookin crew
whos blue short fleet?

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:haha::haha::haha:

I've trained you well young Jedi ;)


here is the day I drove it home

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here is how the TV was hooked up

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:me:

and the TV bracket I ordered from Jeg's

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and here it is resting comfortably in my drive way ;)

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the blue truck is a '64 i believe. it is a big back window short fleet. it belongs to the guys grandson, but he said he would probably sell it....

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i need that bed