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**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-22-2017, 06:26 PM

Getting close to end of custom work... Dash is near completely done and after a few more modifications the rear doors are nearing the end. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-22-2017, 06:28 PM

A few more... WES

Average Joe · 09-23-2017, 11:31 AM

Lookin' good!!

IRQVET · 09-23-2017, 10:12 PM

That project look like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-23-2017, 10:16 PM

So this is why my firewall insulation isn't here yet: you're working in the shop. Just kidding. Looks great Wes. I'm on board.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-24-2017, 12:04 AM

Thanks guys. It's getting interesting. I hope within 2 weeks or so I'll have all the body panels on and fitted. Then I am going to install the LS motor and 4l60E. Hey Pete, I used your firewall pads on this project.. LOL. JK. WES

**Advanced Design** · 10-24-2017, 02:43 PM

Really nice work on the panel. Well done on the rear doors. Tagging along for the rest of the build.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-24-2017, 10:34 PM

Thank you. Next stage should be fun. Installing the LS motor and 4L60E trans. I might even sneak a drive in.. LOL

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-24-2017, 11:21 PM

It's looking like a truck again. It's got to feel great getting it together.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-28-2017, 11:00 AM

Ya, I'm loving it.. LOL. It's blown apart again now and parts are out to be media blasted...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-16-2017, 10:25 PM

Say goodbye to the stock taillights...

67 chevelle · 11-17-2017, 08:29 AM

Looking good , have you decided on a color yet ?

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-17-2017, 10:15 AM

What are you doing for the tail lights?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-17-2017, 10:24 AM

Don't forget a door handle Wes

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-17-2017, 02:28 PM

The color is going to be Cadillac white Diamond, with ghost pearl blue flames and my logo on the side. The taillights are going to be custom. It will be just a single lens with a billet bezel that will be copper plated and I will use LEDs. Pete, I think we are going to pass on the door handle on the back.. It would just look out of place.

Another unforeseen modification I am having to do is the brake peddle assembly. It will have to be modified for the 59 impala dash. Hope to get a couple pics today.. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-21-2017, 09:18 PM

We now have the shape of the taillights! What do you think? They are completely custom. Not something removed from another vehicle. WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-22-2017, 11:34 AM

Looks great to me

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-22-2017, 01:14 PM

Thank you Dale.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-27-2017, 08:15 PM

Taillights openings have been roughed in. Still more work to do but you can now see what the taillights will look like. I will be making billet housings that will double as bezels for the openings. The housings will be copper plated.

WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-27-2017, 09:16 PM

I think they look good. The original always looked like an afterthought to me. How are you going to keep the copper from tarnishing?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-27-2017, 10:43 PM

I am thinking clear powder coating. I will be checking different ways to preserve the finish, but from what I have been told the powder coat is best. WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-28-2017, 01:54 AM

That should do it and look pretty sharp too!

70LonghornCST · 11-28-2017, 03:37 AM

Amazing work. Keep it going

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-28-2017, 01:24 PM

Thanks guys. Now I need to decide if I am going to incorporate reverse lights or not. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-29-2017, 12:53 AM

We got my parts back from media blasting. Now we can put it back together and body work it. Oh, and also evened out the firewall.

WES

09-22-2017, 06:26 PM	#1
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09-22-2017, 06:28 PM	#2
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09-23-2017, 11:31 AM	#3
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09-23-2017, 10:12 PM	#4
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09-23-2017, 10:16 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,308	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! So this is why my firewall insulation isn't here yet: you're working in the shop. Just kidding. Looks great Wes. I'm on board. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-24-2017, 12:04 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thanks guys. It's getting interesting. I hope within 2 weeks or so I'll have all the body panels on and fitted. Then I am going to install the LS motor and 4l60E. Hey Pete, I used your firewall pads on this project.. LOL. JK. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-24-2017, 02:43 PM	#7
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Really nice work on the panel. Well done on the rear doors. Tagging along for the rest of the build. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-24-2017, 10:34 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thank you. Next stage should be fun. Installing the LS motor and 4L60E trans. I might even sneak a drive in.. LOL __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-24-2017, 11:21 PM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,868	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! It's looking like a truck again. It's got to feel great getting it together. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-28-2017, 11:00 AM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Ya, I'm loving it.. LOL. It's blown apart again now and parts are out to be media blasted... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-16-2017, 10:25 PM	#11
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11-17-2017, 08:29 AM	#12
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11-17-2017, 10:15 AM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,868	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! What are you doing for the tail lights? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-17-2017, 10:24 AM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,308	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Don't forget a door handle Wes __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-17-2017, 02:28 PM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! The color is going to be Cadillac white Diamond, with ghost pearl blue flames and my logo on the side. The taillights are going to be custom. It will be just a single lens with a billet bezel that will be copper plated and I will use LEDs. Pete, I think we are going to pass on the door handle on the back.. It would just look out of place. Another unforeseen modification I am having to do is the brake peddle assembly. It will have to be modified for the 59 impala dash. Hope to get a couple pics today.. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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11-21-2017, 09:18 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! We now have the shape of the taillights! What do you think? They are completely custom. Not something removed from another vehicle. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-22-2017, 11:34 AM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,868	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Looks great to me __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-22-2017, 01:14 PM	#18
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thank you Dale. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-27-2017, 08:15 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Taillights openings have been roughed in. Still more work to do but you can now see what the taillights will look like. I will be making billet housings that will double as bezels for the openings. The housings will be copper plated. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-27-2017, 09:16 PM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,868	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! I think they look good. The original always looked like an afterthought to me. How are you going to keep the copper from tarnishing? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-27-2017, 10:43 PM	#21
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! I am thinking clear powder coating. I will be checking different ways to preserve the finish, but from what I have been told the powder coat is best. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-28-2017, 01:54 AM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,868	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! That should do it and look pretty sharp too! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-28-2017, 03:37 AM	#23
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11-28-2017, 01:24 PM	#24
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thanks guys. Now I need to decide if I am going to incorporate reverse lights or not. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-29-2017, 12:53 AM	#25
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! We got my parts back from media blasting. Now we can put it back together and body work it. Oh, and also evened out the firewall. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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