67 long box

[Metaldoc]

https://youtu.be/ufo1my67srw

[Metaldoc]

Almost hard to believe I did my first oil change on it since I did the rebuild on the truck. 3500km already or 2200miles on it in just over 6 months of Canadian life and loving every minute. I found a power steering box and I can't wait to get it put in, this manual steering is way to hard for city driving.

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Almost hard to believe I did my first oil change on it since I did the rebuild on the truck. 3500km already or 2200miles on it in just over 6 months of Canadian life and loving every minute. I found a power steering box and I can't wait to get it put in, this manual steering is way to hard for city driving.

You're gonna love power steering. It's such a simple luxury that we take for granted with our modern cars.

[faribran]

Please tell us more about your work table. Btw, I am enjoying your build

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by faribran

Please tell us more about your work table. Btw, I am enjoying your build

Thanks, All my custom fab work is done on this table, 22" x 33" x1" with machined surface. A friend made it for a guy but he never picked it up. All the corners are perfect 90 deg., precision ground flat top. I welded some legs on it, made hangers for my tools under it, welded a piece of 1/4" plate in the middle underneath to attach a ground cable so I keep the top clear. I have two 1/2 " bars welded on top to bend round or flat bar. I don't have any fancy tooling machines, it's all by hand. I traded him a case of beer for it and it has been the best for all the work I've done. A flat square surface to weld on, make jigs, brake on the edge and not a monster table. I can move it, drag it, to where I'm working.

[Xeen]

1" thick woah I bet that thing weighs a lot I would be tempted to add braking wheels to it to make it easier to move around.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Xeen

1" thick woah I bet that thing weighs a lot I would be tempted to add braking wheels to it to make it easier to move around.

Yup it's heavy that's why I drag it and it makes a horrible sound doing it. LOL

[Metaldoc]

I found the original choke pull for a 67. Looks better with the right handle.

[Metaldoc]

I was out to a couple more shows last night and today. 85 today with it feeling like 100, I cranked up the A/C and enjoyed the ride. I even won a trophy today. Life is good when your own hard work shows.

[JG358]

Just went through the entire thread.... Outstanding job! Your metal work is fantastic. I'll be happy if mine turns out half as nice.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by JG358

Just went through the entire thread.... Outstanding job! Your metal work is fantastic. I'll be happy if mine turns out half as nice.

Thanks I have put a lot of work into it and it has very challenging, but the reward has been totally worth it. I drive it all the time and enjoyed the hard work I spent building.

[Metaldoc]

I just went through my build and would definitely hire me to do all my work. LOL I've done a crap load of work and done a nice job for an almost old guy.

[Metaldoc]

I picked up a 5 speed nv3500 for the truck, the 3 speed sucks on the highway and too hard on fuel. More winter work, tranny, power steering, engine rebuild, maybe fitech fuel injection, and an extra fuel line.

[deejaaa1]

thanks for sharing your skills and ideas.
42 is not "almost old". wait until you're almost 53.
i was just visiting SK at Bright Sand and really enjoyed the cool nights. sure beats the Texas heat and now a hurricane! what's next?

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by deejaaa1

thanks for sharing your skills and ideas.
42 is not "almost old". wait until you're almost 53.
i was just visiting SK at Bright Sand and really enjoyed the cool nights. sure beats the Texas heat and now a hurricane! what's next?

Thanks but I'm 48 and starting to feel old, but I haven't grown up yet. Get everything up off the garage floor for water control.

[Metaldoc]

Lots of hours spent driving it and having fun. I just turned over 5000km since it was on the road last year. I took a break to build my wife some wall art for her new salon/tattoo business. 1950 Pontiac dash to add to the 50's theme along with other 50's memorabilia. Staying busy and collecting parts for the winter upgrades.

[Xeen]

You did a great job on that Pontiac Dash that will turn heads for sure.

[DJ_Baar]

I have a '67 Chevy C20 Long Bed Camper Special. Here are a couple early pictures. Enjoyed your build. I'm rebuilding/repairing all ground-up but leaving blue patina on truck. Already did most rust repair and changed-out to disk breaks in front from 69 GMC 2500, and rebuilt Eaton H-52 differential, etc.... Thank you for sharing.


DJ

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by DJ_Baar

I have a '67 Chevy C20 Long Bed Camper Special. Here are a couple early pictures. Enjoyed your build. I'm rebuilding/repairing all ground-up but leaving blue patina on truck. Already did most rust repair and changed-out to disk breaks in front from 69 GMC 2500, and rebuilt Eaton H-52 differential, etc.... Thank you for sharing.


DJ

Hey man , Thanks I'm enjoying my truck more than any other build I've done because it's not painted. So enjoyable not worrying about someone scratching it and having an old truck to use as a truck. Your truck is looking great and the upgrades will pay off. Disc brakes on the front is all I have and power booster. Build them, drive them, work on them and enjoy them.

[DJ_Baar]

Totally agree and like your door signage --- too cool! I need to start documenting more of my build....

DJ

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by DJ_Baar

Totally agree and like your door signage --- too cool! I need to start documenting more of my build....

DJ

A friend said keep the shiny side up at a car show, well I don't have the shiny side up, it's shiny on the bottom.

[spoon3210]

very cool, excellent work. I loved the build

[Metaldoc]

Well it's off the road for a winter rest but not without some heart surgery. It's going under the knife, just talked with the machine shop about adding lots more ponies to my engine. I'm getting the 5 speed cleaned up with all new bearings and seals. The old tired engine might have 150hp left in it and the three speed needs an over drive so, 375hp and 5 speed should be better

[Orange67]

Haha I like the "under the knife" reference. That upgrade will be awesome!

[Metaldoc]

You have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year