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jb4short · 02-28-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

shows how much i know!

i don't understand the purpose of the vents for the cowl? i am going to be running ac in my '72, i am assuming that from your comment that the vents in the cowl play a part in getting air into the truck?? i apreciate your patience.

sorry if i am not up to your guys level...

thanks!

Don't apologize to me...I drive VW's (here comes the abuse..LOL). Just looking over the cowl section of a donor cab out here it looks like air is pulled through the grilles and up through a seal that channels air to the cab vents in the kickpanels. Seems like that would work with the shaved cowl; but it sounds like these guys have already thought that through.

**special-K** · 02-28-2007, 11:07 AM

The vents in the cowl cover are the inlet for the vents in the kick panels.I like to enjoy the air when it`s too warm for heat and too nice for a/c.I would never want to eliminate that option,personally.

irelands18 · 02-28-2007, 01:56 PM

I'm with the guys on LWb bed parts, there are so many trucks out there, and no parts!

extd56 · 02-28-2007, 02:33 PM

Come out to California for some of the long bed partsparts, I see them them all the time for cheap.

killer71 · 02-28-2007, 03:25 PM

I would like to be able to get complete brackets/mounts to set up bucket seats but I haven't been able to find any!

*72CSTC5* · 02-28-2007, 04:12 PM

Listen to all of you longbed guys complaining!!! LOL! You do not here the short bed guys complaining! Just kidding guys.

**special-K** · 02-28-2007, 04:54 PM

It`s funny,no repro longbed slabs available.Many longbeds have beat sides if not in the rust-belt.But no matter where you are.A good 8`bedside doesn`t bring much payola.you`d think they`d be worth $350-500@,but I see them go for $50-100 when for sale.Or even tossed as valueless...Go figure.

Orange · 02-28-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Draggn66

How about a repop of the Dash Bezels but without the holes for the gauges? That way someone could make the holes needed for the gauges they want to use.

I made a thread about this about a week ago, and everyone thought I was stupid. Pretty much for the reason posted right below you...

See it here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=dash+cluster

70c10swb · 02-28-2007, 07:56 PM

I have a couple off the top of my head, i dont know if they have been looked at yet.

Cab mount brackets as well as the bed mount brackets.
With all the talk of the shaved cowl panel, i would like to see the cowel itself. They are always rotted out in the corners and bottoms
windsheild frame

jaros44sr · 02-28-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Is that inner bedside around the wheel house a common problem area?

All the trucks I've seen seem to have the same problem, wouldn't take much, just about 1 foot by 3 feet. Mostly flat with a radius bend to match the outside eyebrow arch. Small enuff that it woudn't get damaged in shipping, heck I 'll come pick it up, do you need a distributor in Pa. J.

**70cst** · 02-28-2007, 08:43 PM

OK...Tri-ProAutomotive
After all this feedback what conclusions have you come up with?

I would guess this board is a fairly good sampling of what owners of these trucks are looking for from east to west and south to north..

It is obvious that we

your desire to produce more parts for our trucks. It's now time to put the rubber to the road.

It makes no difference if we drive

or

, we are always looking for more parts so we can put these trucks back into the condition of their glory days that they had when they came off the assembly lines.

stllookn · 02-28-2007, 08:47 PM

My vote for the passenger inner fender patch panel for $10-$15 and the passenger side core suppport lower tray patch panel for the same. You could sell about 1000 of these for every bed side because just about all trucks need them and you already have the tooling...ROI off the charts...LOL!

Draggn66 · 02-28-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange

I made a thread about this about a week ago, and everyone thought I was stupid.

Well I for one didn't think you were

Hell that's where I got the idea

Hey here's another idea.....how 'bout a vinyl insert for the ash tray and glove box in black to match the bezel? All I've found is woodgrain and sprayed black vinyl spray on them.

gtomechanic · 02-28-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Does anyone have a Blazer windshield frame; and how much of the top of it normally needs to be replaced?

I have a decent one ,I would be willing to donate ,if you need one for a pattern. What NJ town are you in? Do you have a shop where I can pickup the parts you already have available?

weasel29gm · 02-28-2007, 10:34 PM

Tri-pro, very good answer and most of the parts mentioned should sell. Looks like you got a handle on this stuff. Feedback on this board is excellant and some very good guys and gals. I'm sure most would support your efforts in gettin' some of these parts produced. Good luck!!!

Orange · 02-28-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

OK...Tri-ProAutomotive
After all this feedback what conclusions have you come up with?

I would guess this board is a fairly good sampling of what owners of these trucks are looking for from east to west and south to north..

It is obvious that we

your desire to produce more parts for our trucks. It's now time to put the rubber to the road.

It makes no difference if we drive

or

, we are always looking for more parts so we can put these trucks back into the condition of their glory days that they had when they came off the assembly lines.

You like smiley's - don't you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draggn66

Well I for one didn't think you were

Hell that's where I got the idea

At least there's three of us!!! Wait, that's the just you, and me, and me talking to myself...ehhh, nevermind.

3/4tonterror · 03-01-2007, 08:24 AM

i want to see CUSTOM CAMPER/20 OR 30 emblems reproduced for my 70, all i find are used pitted ones.

Mt Man Chad · 03-01-2007, 10:39 AM

Bed side "Tool Box door hinges"!

jb4short · 03-01-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

OK...Tri-ProAutomotive
After all this feedback what conclusions have you come up with?

I would guess this board is a fairly good sampling of what owners of these trucks are looking for from east to west and south to north..

It is obvious that we

your desire to produce more parts for our trucks. It's now time to put the rubber to the road.

It makes no difference if we drive

or

, we are always looking for more parts so we can put these trucks back into the condition of their glory days that they had when they came off the assembly lines.

Some of the items mentioned we are already working on production for. I'll be at the factory at the end of next week and I'll shoot pictures of any prototypes, samples, or "Works in progress" to update you. A number of items here are items we thought there is demand for; but there's also a number of new ideas to us (toolbox door? Should be easy enough) which is why we chose to start this thread. I have already had a couple contacts "Donating" samples for us to work from.

(keep an eye out for the LWB bedsides)

Thanks; and don't worry about posting things that have already been posted....this gives us an understanding about HOW MUCH demand there is for an item.

Don Smith · 03-01-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

small and big block heat stoves/pipes

I vote for this

**oldgold70c10** · 03-01-2007, 07:27 PM

Longbed sides,
all the cab parts mentioned, dash board.
A complete q-jet air cleaner housing with no PCV hole or Thermac on the snorkle (would be easy to add though for those that need it and you could also sell a ton of these to the Impala/Nova/Chevelle guys).
A 67-68 grill. I've seen a 69-72 firewall being made, but what about the 67-68? Auto trans. housing, dial and pointer for non-tilt 67-70's, and the fiber optic cable.
67-68 steering wheels in colors other than black.
A good bushing kit for the manual and auto column shift linkages.

Blue_71 · 03-01-2007, 08:02 PM

toolbox door with latch
toolbox door hinge
bottem of bed under toolbox door, (about 6" tall and from front of the bed to the wheel well) stamped in for door

CPNEJR · 03-01-2007, 08:37 PM

also the armrests for a 67 in something other than black because i have a white interior and had to go with a 66 armrest because that is the only one i like that came in white.(i would prefer having a 67 but 66 look really good too)

Stroker · 03-01-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy51usa

How about a 71 72 hood pancaked to 67 profile, maybe even lower profile cowl induction hood

I think the 67-68 hoods built to fit 69-72 front clip would be a good one!!!!!!!!!

Frizzle Fry · 03-02-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroker

I think the 67-68 hoods built to fit 69-72 front clip would be a good one!!!!!!!!!

That's a great one!

02-28-2007, 11:07 AM	#102
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What parts aren't out there? The vents in the cowl cover are the inlet for the vents in the kick panels.I like to enjoy the air when it`s too warm for heat and too nice for a/c.I would never want to eliminate that option,personally. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-28-2007, 01:56 PM	#103
irelands18 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chesterland, Ohio Posts: 12	Re: What parts aren't out there? I'm with the guys on LWb bed parts, there are so many trucks out there, and no parts! __________________ Everyone should drive a CHEVY, but if they did..... My dog would have nothing to lift his leg by and piss on!

02-28-2007, 02:33 PM	#104
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: What parts aren't out there? Come out to California for some of the long bed partsparts, I see them them all the time for cheap. Last edited by extd56; 02-28-2007 at 02:34 PM.

02-28-2007, 03:25 PM	#105
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: What parts aren't out there? I would like to be able to get complete brackets/mounts to set up bucket seats but I haven't been able to find any!

02-28-2007, 04:12 PM	#106
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: What parts aren't out there? Listen to all of you longbed guys complaining!!! LOL! You do not here the short bed guys complaining! Just kidding guys.

02-28-2007, 04:54 PM	#107
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What parts aren't out there? It`s funny,no repro longbed slabs available.Many longbeds have beat sides if not in the rust-belt.But no matter where you are.A good 8`bedside doesn`t bring much payola.you`d think they`d be worth $350-500@,but I see them go for $50-100 when for sale.Or even tossed as valueless...Go figure. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-28-2007 at 04:55 PM.

02-28-2007, 07:56 PM	#109
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Re: What parts aren't out there? I have a couple off the top of my head, i dont know if they have been looked at yet. Cab mount brackets as well as the bed mount brackets. With all the talk of the shaved cowl panel, i would like to see the cowel itself. They are always rotted out in the corners and bottoms windsheild frame __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

02-28-2007, 08:43 PM	#111
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: What parts aren't out there? OK...Tri-ProAutomotive After all this feedback what conclusions have you come up with? I would guess this board is a fairly good sampling of what owners of these trucks are looking for from east to west and south to north.. It is obvious that we your desire to produce more parts for our trucks. It's now time to put the rubber to the road. It makes no difference if we drive or , we are always looking for more parts so we can put these trucks back into the condition of their glory days that they had when they came off the assembly lines. __________________ 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!

02-28-2007, 08:47 PM	#112
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Re: What parts aren't out there? My vote for the passenger inner fender patch panel for $10-$15 and the passenger side core suppport lower tray patch panel for the same. You could sell about 1000 of these for every bed side because just about all trucks need them and you already have the tooling...ROI off the charts...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-28-2007, 10:34 PM	#115
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: What parts aren't out there? Tri-pro, very good answer and most of the parts mentioned should sell. Looks like you got a handle on this stuff. Feedback on this board is excellant and some very good guys and gals. I'm sure most would support your efforts in gettin' some of these parts produced. Good luck!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-01-2007, 08:24 AM	#117
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: What parts aren't out there? i want to see CUSTOM CAMPER/20 OR 30 emblems reproduced for my 70, all i find are used pitted ones.

03-01-2007, 10:39 AM	#118
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: What parts aren't out there? Bed side "Tool Box door hinges"! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

03-01-2007, 07:27 PM	#121
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,023	Re: What parts aren't out there? Longbed sides, all the cab parts mentioned, dash board. A complete q-jet air cleaner housing with no PCV hole or Thermac on the snorkle (would be easy to add though for those that need it and you could also sell a ton of these to the Impala/Nova/Chevelle guys). A 67-68 grill. I've seen a 69-72 firewall being made, but what about the 67-68? Auto trans. housing, dial and pointer for non-tilt 67-70's, and the fiber optic cable. 67-68 steering wheels in colors other than black. A good bushing kit for the manual and auto column shift linkages. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

03-01-2007, 08:37 PM	#123
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: What parts aren't out there? also the armrests for a 67 in something other than black because i have a white interior and had to go with a 66 armrest because that is the only one i like that came in white.(i would prefer having a 67 but 66 look really good too) __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)



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