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MDFarms · 08-22-2021, 01:21 PM

Who is the manufacturer of the tank?

CG · 08-22-2021, 04:50 PM

Post number 70 he says its a Boyd tank

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-08-2021, 11:51 PM

Progress seem pretty slow, but I am moving forward. FedEx has lost the one off custom bumper for Beth's tribute truck. I am pissed beyond words! It was done, it was chrome plated along with a NP205 transfer case shifter. Just about $3500.00 lost in one box! Anyway moving forward I set the cab on and bed floor to figure out if there were any modifications that are going to have to be made. There is a couple but I feel pretty fortunate. It could have been worse. Anyway here are some pictures.

**Louisvillekytruck** · 09-09-2021, 01:26 AM

Looking great wes

**IronCanine** · 09-09-2021, 01:59 AM

Wow. Pretty impressive to lose a bumper. Surely it'll turn up. Still making progress though. Looking good Wes.

**Richard** · 09-09-2021, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Progress seem pretty slow, but I am moving forward. FedEx has lost the one off custom bumper for Beth's tribute truck. I am pissed beyond words! It was done, it was chrome plated along with a NP205 transfer case shifter. Just about $3500.00 lost in one box! Anyway moving forward I set the cab on and bed floor to figure out if there were any modifications that are going to have to be made. There is a couple but I feel pretty fortunate. It could have been worse. Anyway here are some pictures.

Good to see progress since I last looked. FedEx has been unreliable lately. Hopefully it will eventually show up. I had a pair of 10 ton extended jack stands that went missing for a almost a month from FedEx. Company resent and that order seemed to be lost as well and in the end I now have two pairs. Very large boxes that were taped up and almost destroyed on both shipments. Just jack stands so it did not matter.
I contacted seller to return, they offered half price on extra pair not to return and I have never heard back from them.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-09-2021, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Progress seem pretty slow, but I am moving forward. FedEx has lost the one off custom bumper for Beth's tribute truck. I am pissed beyond words! It was done, it was chrome plated along with a NP205 transfer case shifter. Just about $3500.00 lost in one box! Anyway moving forward I set the cab on and bed floor to figure out if there were any modifications that are going to have to be made. There is a couple but I feel pretty fortunate. It could have been worse. Anyway here are some pictures.

Losing that stuff sucks. I hope FedEx is covering the loss! Great that you're making progress though.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-10-2021, 06:26 PM

Thank you everyone. Yes it does suck big time! I am not sure I will be able to replace it. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2021, 02:24 PM

Well I have an update on the bumper. It was located! Woooo Hoooo! However when it was delivered to me it was damaged. Part of the seam where the park lamp holes were welded in cracked and so the bumper has to go in to be repaired and re-chromed. Sucks, but whatever, sore subject now!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-17-2021, 05:17 PM

American Airlines once sent my dive bag to Boston instead of Barbados. Took a couple of non-diving days to get it back.

Mike C · 09-17-2021, 10:30 PM

Awesome progress! Looks great.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-18-2021, 07:54 AM

I'm glad the bumper showed up. It sucks about the damage but everything else looks great!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-23-2021, 06:13 AM

That stinks to see the crack in the bumper. If it did that in a box being shipped chances are it would have done it on the truck IMO. At least you can get it fixed now.

To move your axle back without a lot of mods, get some zero rate off sets from ORD.

https://www.offroaddesign.com/axle-o...hick-pair.html

Paul72 · 09-23-2021, 03:22 PM

Just came across this build - amazing work for an amazing person!

Great job Wes! Can't help much from Iowa, I imagine, but am here for anything you may need - truck related or not...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-23-2021, 05:54 PM

Thanks guys!

Working on this truck helps me cope with loosing her. We got finished reshaping the area where the clutch rod passes through the firewall. Starting work now on shaving the heater A/C box area.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-23-2021, 09:39 PM

Got a little more done on the firewall.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-24-2021, 07:31 AM

Looks good, do you prefer old air over vintage air? If so, can you tell me why? I've been pondering which I should choose.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-24-2021, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks good, do you prefer old air over vintage air? If so, can you tell me why? I've been pondering which I should choose.

I only have experience with Old Air. I like how the original controls can be used on their system. You just order it that way. Vintage Air might do that also, but I don't know.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-24-2021, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I only have experience with Old Air. I like how the original controls can be used on their system. You just order it that way. Vintage Air might do that also, but I don't know.

Thanks for the input Wes.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-28-2021, 07:37 PM

Well we got a little bit more done on the firewall today. Finished shaving it and adding the piece to make it more cimetrical. Ordered the manifold for the "Old Air" A/C.

**70cst** · 09-28-2021, 08:37 PM

Youare making great progress WESS

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-29-2021, 08:16 AM

Looks good!

**Getter-Done** · 09-29-2021, 10:43 PM

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-06-2021, 06:07 PM

Steadily working at it. Got started on the behind the rear marker lamp filler for the Boyde tank. I am going with the full 2" neck so the tank fills rapidly. Bit of a job and tight quarters but should fill better than the 1 3/8" Blazer fill. Just need to button it up now. WES

**Getter-Done** · 10-06-2021, 09:05 PM

Flip for ya.
Looks Great.
I seen them on FB and they where right

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08-22-2021, 01:21 PM	#1
MDFarms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan Posts: 478	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Who is the manufacturer of the tank?

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09-08-2021, 11:51 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Progress seem pretty slow, but I am moving forward. FedEx has lost the one off custom bumper for Beth's tribute truck. I am pissed beyond words! It was done, it was chrome plated along with a NP205 transfer case shifter. Just about $3500.00 lost in one box! Anyway moving forward I set the cab on and bed floor to figure out if there were any modifications that are going to have to be made. There is a couple but I feel pretty fortunate. It could have been worse. Anyway here are some pictures. 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

09-09-2021, 01:26 AM	#4
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09-09-2021, 01:59 AM	#5
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09-10-2021, 06:26 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Thank you everyone. Yes it does suck big time! I am not sure I will be able to replace it. 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

09-17-2021, 02:24 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Well I have an update on the bumper. It was located! Woooo Hoooo! However when it was delivered to me it was damaged. Part of the seam where the park lamp holes were welded in cracked and so the bumper has to go in to be repaired and re-chromed. Sucks, but whatever, sore subject now! 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

09-17-2021, 05:17 PM	#10
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,158	Re: Beth's tribute truck. American Airlines once sent my dive bag to Boston instead of Barbados. Took a couple of non-diving days to get it back. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-17-2021, 10:30 PM	#11
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09-18-2021, 07:54 AM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: Beth's tribute truck. I'm glad the bumper showed up. It sucks about the damage but everything else looks great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-23-2021, 06:13 AM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Beth's tribute truck. That stinks to see the crack in the bumper. If it did that in a box being shipped chances are it would have done it on the truck IMO. At least you can get it fixed now. To move your axle back without a lot of mods, get some zero rate off sets from ORD. https://www.offroaddesign.com/axle-o...hick-pair.html __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-23-2021, 03:22 PM	#14
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Just came across this build - amazing work for an amazing person! Great job Wes! Can't help much from Iowa, I imagine, but am here for anything you may need - truck related or not... __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

09-23-2021, 05:54 PM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Thanks guys! Working on this truck helps me cope with loosing her. We got finished reshaping the area where the clutch rod passes through the firewall. Starting work now on shaving the heater A/C box area. 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

09-23-2021, 09:39 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Got a little more done on the firewall. 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

09-24-2021, 07:31 AM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looks good, do you prefer old air over vintage air? If so, can you tell me why? I've been pondering which I should choose. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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09-28-2021, 07:37 PM	#20
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Well we got a little bit more done on the firewall today. Finished shaving it and adding the piece to make it more cimetrical. Ordered the manifold for the "Old Air" A/C. 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

09-28-2021, 08:37 PM	#21
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09-29-2021, 08:16 AM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Looks good! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-29-2021, 10:43 PM	#23
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10-06-2021, 06:07 PM	#24
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Beth's tribute truck. Steadily working at it. Got started on the behind the rear marker lamp filler for the Boyde tank. I am going with the full 2" neck so the tank fills rapidly. Bit of a job and tight quarters but should fill better than the 1 3/8" Blazer fill. Just need to button it up now. 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

10-06-2021, 09:05 PM	#25
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