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**LEEVON** · 09-24-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Well, we finally just had to go get the truck after 6 months of it pretty much sitting. I took some shots of it with the few changes since March. Now we are out to find another body shop. Anyone know of any good ones in the Northwest Arkansas area that will take custom work? The majority of body shops I have talked to all want to do insurance work.

I just read your whole thread and didn't catch that you were from Bella Vista until the end. So, hello neighbor! I met a guy in Rogers at a local show this summer with a very nice Chevelle that had been restored at Old Town Body Shop in downtown rogers. He was really happy with their timeliness and quality.

es67chevy · 09-24-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

I just read your whole thread and didn't catch that you were from Bella Vista until the end. So, hello neighbor! I met a guy in Rogers at a local show this summer with a very nice Chevelle that had been restored at Old Town Body Shop in downtown rogers. He was really happy with their timeliness and quality.

Well, hey there neighbor! Thanks for the tip on the body shop. I'll definitely give them a call.

You going to Bikes Blues and BBQ's cars how this weekend? If so, thought I'd look for your truck!

andrewmp6 · 09-24-2009, 10:29 PM

Where you get your filler plates for the firewall and gas cap hole from?

es67chevy · 09-24-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Where you get your filler plates for the firewall and gas cap hole from?

I got them from Infanti Rides and Machine on Ebay. Here is a link to his storefront: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Infanti72__W0QQ_armrsZ1

I highly highly highly recommend him. I have bought all my patch pieces from him and the quality, speed, and price are excellent! I believe he is a board member too, but can't confirm for sure.

es67chevy · 09-24-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

yep been there before.... Look around , also ask people that you see driving a classic car or truck who did there work. best of luck to ya...

Thanks, Heath! I'm envious everytime I see you post an update on your thread. I love to see progress!! And our truck is a father/son project too, but in this case, I'm the son!

es67chevy · 10-13-2009, 10:48 AM

Alright, time for a long overdue update. I've been too lazy to organize and upload pics.....

So, I decided to get some more stuff done prior to paint. I've been working on radiator fitment, cleaning of underside of cab and bed, and frame prep and paint... Originally, I was going to have the frame all done, but soaring costs = motivation to tackle it myself.

This isn't the final fitment. I still need to get a photo of that. We elected to remove the bottom brackets so it sits further down in the core support. It still rides on the stock rubber retainers too. Worked pretty slick. We will be building a custom brushed bracket/cover for the top instead of using the stock retainers. Will shoot pics as soon as we get it built. Probably will be after paint.

I bet a few of you have been in this exact same position. Or this one...

es67chevy · 10-13-2009, 11:02 AM

The only bad spot in the cab (and my wife's contribution):

Nah, she's a good helper...

Only one coat of primer on the frame so far. It was really too cold to be doing too much. Will have to move the operation inside the garage. Fun fun!!!

Oh, and guys, never let your wife pick out the gloves.....

my67chevytruck · 10-13-2009, 11:44 AM

Nice progess, and great helpers...... keep at it.....

es67chevy · 10-28-2009, 05:35 PM

Time for some updates. More 'after' pics:

es67chevy · 10-28-2009, 05:42 PM

Drip rail and roof before:

After cleaning out all the old paint, caulk, bondo, etc:

my67chevytruck · 10-28-2009, 06:07 PM

looking good! keep up the great work!

es67chevy · 10-28-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good! keep up the great work!

Thanks, Heath. How's it working out with your painter? Staying on schedule, etc?

my67chevytruck · 10-28-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Thanks, Heath. How's it working out with your painter? Staying on schedule, etc?

He works with me.... lil slow now, as the rain etc. has him behind a lil. I'll go to the shop Friday to check on the progress.... my '56 took forever as i told him no rush.. with my son's I told him i need this on a rush basis, he has been spot on thus far.....

VA72C10 · 10-28-2009, 07:41 PM

Looking good!

tank077 · 11-17-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Last ones of the tank replacement...

wut tank did u happen to use

my67chevytruck · 11-17-2009, 08:25 PM

paint update?

es67chevy · 11-17-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tank077

wut tank did u happen to use

49-52 Chevy Car Tank. Fit pretty good too.

es67chevy · 11-17-2009, 09:54 PM

Here's how she sat when we sent her off for final paint and body work.

es67chevy · 11-17-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

paint update?

I stopped by the body shop while I was out running some errands yesterday. They had taken the front clip off (all one piece now because of the welded in roll pan) and were boxing in the front frame since it had to be shortened for the front roll pan. Windshield and back glass were out too. I plan to stop back by there sometime next week. Should see a lot of progress then. They still had a pretty extensive welding list left since the previous body shop guy didn't finish what we hired him to do. Here's the shots from yesterday..

my67chevytruck · 11-17-2009, 10:32 PM

looking good!!!

es67chevy · 11-17-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good!!!

Thanks! It's getting pretty bad when every night I dream about something going wrong with the paint or the welding, etc. Maybe I'm a little stressed.

my67chevytruck · 11-18-2009, 01:19 PM

sounds like Stress..... you will get over it when your behind the wheel.....

VA72C10 · 11-18-2009, 05:29 PM

Looking good. Can't wait till I'm at paint stage....if I wasn't so busy I would be very soon but it's probably going to be spring the way things are going now....

es67chevy · 12-01-2009, 03:38 PM

Two steps forward and one step back. Had to get the truck soda blasted. A lot of bad body work via PO. Must have done it himself. There was even Brass in the top of the bed and in the cab corners. That dates the work a bit.

es67chevy · 12-01-2009, 03:45 PM

The bondo was at least an inch thick over the majority of the left bedside. And there really wasn't any good reason for it. We learned a valuable lesson in trying to save money....just have it blasted if you don't know what is underneath. It would have saved us a ton to have done it that way in the first place. If you know what's under your paint/primer and are comfortable with it, then no need. But if you are like us, go ahead and get it blasted early. I would have just replaced that bedside if I would have known what all was in it. I thought I was saving $600 bucks by keeping it when in reality it will cost well more than that in repairs and time.

This did the trick (that and a big wad of green money):

You can see our shortened frame in the front a lot better now though.

09-24-2009, 10:29 PM	#53
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Where you get your filler plates for the firewall and gas cap hole from?

10-13-2009, 10:48 AM	#56
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Alright, time for a long overdue update. I've been too lazy to organize and upload pics..... So, I decided to get some more stuff done prior to paint. I've been working on radiator fitment, cleaning of underside of cab and bed, and frame prep and paint... Originally, I was going to have the frame all done, but soaring costs = motivation to tackle it myself. This isn't the final fitment. I still need to get a photo of that. We elected to remove the bottom brackets so it sits further down in the core support. It still rides on the stock rubber retainers too. Worked pretty slick. We will be building a custom brushed bracket/cover for the top instead of using the stock retainers. Will shoot pics as soon as we get it built. Probably will be after paint. I bet a few of you have been in this exact same position. Or this one... __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

10-13-2009, 11:02 AM	#57
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go The only bad spot in the cab (and my wife's contribution): Nah, she's a good helper... Only one coat of primer on the frame so far. It was really too cold to be doing too much. Will have to move the operation inside the garage. Fun fun!!! Oh, and guys, never let your wife pick out the gloves..... __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869 Last edited by es67chevy; 10-13-2009 at 11:04 AM.

10-13-2009, 11:44 AM	#58
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Nice progess, and great helpers...... keep at it..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-28-2009, 05:35 PM	#59
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Time for some updates. More 'after' pics: __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869 Last edited by es67chevy; 10-28-2009 at 05:45 PM.

10-28-2009, 05:42 PM	#60
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Drip rail and roof before: After cleaning out all the old paint, caulk, bondo, etc: __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869 Last edited by es67chevy; 10-28-2009 at 05:44 PM.

10-28-2009, 06:07 PM	#61
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go looking good! keep up the great work! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-28-2009, 07:41 PM	#64
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-17-2009, 08:25 PM	#66
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go paint update? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-17-2009, 09:54 PM	#68
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Here's how she sat when we sent her off for final paint and body work. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

11-17-2009, 10:32 PM	#70
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go looking good!!! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-18-2009, 01:19 PM	#72
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go sounds like Stress..... you will get over it when your behind the wheel..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 11-18-2009 at 01:19 PM.

11-18-2009, 05:29 PM	#73
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Looking good. Can't wait till I'm at paint stage....if I wasn't so busy I would be very soon but it's probably going to be spring the way things are going now.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-01-2009, 03:38 PM	#74
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go Two steps forward and one step back. Had to get the truck soda blasted. A lot of bad body work via PO. Must have done it himself. There was even Brass in the top of the bed and in the cab corners. That dates the work a bit. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

12-01-2009, 03:45 PM	#75
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go The bondo was at least an inch thick over the majority of the left bedside. And there really wasn't any good reason for it. We learned a valuable lesson in trying to save money....just have it blasted if you don't know what is underneath. It would have saved us a ton to have done it that way in the first place. If you know what's under your paint/primer and are comfortable with it, then no need. But if you are like us, go ahead and get it blasted early. I would have just replaced that bedside if I would have known what all was in it. I thought I was saving $600 bucks by keeping it when in reality it will cost well more than that in repairs and time. This did the trick (that and a big wad of green money): You can see our shortened frame in the front a lot better now though. __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869 Last edited by es67chevy; 12-01-2009 at 03:47 PM.



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