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jpabberton · 12-07-2007, 10:30 PM

Four years and a few dollars later I finally got to drive the Mad Cow this week. I have shown before and after photos. Dropped in a crate 350, new front disk brakes, Edelbrock and HEI, removed the gas tank, seat is out of a F-150 (split bench), dry cell battery, Rhino lined, etc. Need advice on where to put the spare.

**SactoJim** · 12-07-2007, 10:39 PM

What a nice looking truck! Did a great job!

What's a spare?!?

71swb4x4 · 12-07-2007, 10:42 PM

Put the spare in the garage. If you go on a long trip throw it in the bed, or buy a AAA membership.

jpabberton · 12-07-2007, 10:46 PM

I was going to mount the tire in the bed but now that you mention it I do have roadside assistance and I won't be driving too far! Who needs a spare anyway!

71swb4x4 · 12-07-2007, 10:48 PM

I forgot to add - NICE TRUCK!!

Post some more pictures for us.
What did you build it for? Shows? Driving? Wheeling?

jpabberton · 12-08-2007, 09:50 AM

Here's a few more photos. I'm having A/C and Brake issues but everything else is pretty much dialed in.

rodstored-72 · 12-08-2007, 09:59 AM

jpabberton,
very nice truck!! i too had brake issues when i first got mine "drivable" i ended up having a brake place power bleed it along with checking all the line connections. i was wondering if you would tell me who did your paint & body work?? where about are you? i used to work at northern & i-17. again a very nice truck!!!

congrates on getting her "almost" done!

rodstored-72

jpabberton · 12-13-2007, 04:18 PM

I used Reitz restorations in Tolleson. I sent you a private message with info. I live in Glendale.

RCbowtie69 · 02-02-2008, 10:19 AM

nice truck looking good

Bob 68327 · 02-02-2008, 11:15 AM

Nice Truck !!!!! Great Job !!!!!

franky69c10 · 02-02-2008, 12:28 PM

looks good , do u have any pics of the inside

BurnoutNova · 02-02-2008, 12:40 PM

awesome color! and i really like the body trim.

do you have a fuel tank under the bed it looks like it from the filler door?

looks great

Bishops Trucks · 02-02-2008, 12:56 PM

Great job! It turned out beautiful.

1LoC10 · 02-02-2008, 01:47 PM

looks good

ChaseDale3and8 · 02-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Great looking truck! This body style in a short fleetside 4x4 is my all time favorite! I have never seen that color combo on one of these trucks before. It looks great! Do you have any more pictures of the build? ...Joe

BB72CHEVKT · 02-03-2008, 01:27 AM

Love it!

72BlckButy · 02-05-2008, 10:36 AM

That thing is beautiful!!!

12-07-2007, 10:30 PM	#1
jpabberton madcow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 86	Finally finished (well almost) Four years and a few dollars later I finally got to drive the Mad Cow this week. I have shown before and after photos. Dropped in a crate 350, new front disk brakes, Edelbrock and HEI, removed the gas tank, seat is out of a F-150 (split bench), dry cell battery, Rhino lined, etc. Need advice on where to put the spare. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ 1970 SWB 4x4 350 4 speed Factory AC

12-07-2007, 10:39 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Finally finished (well almost) What a nice looking truck! Did a great job! What's a spare?!? __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-07-2007, 10:42 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Finally finished (well almost) Put the spare in the garage. If you go on a long trip throw it in the bed, or buy a AAA membership. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-07-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
jpabberton madcow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 86	Re: Finally finished (well almost) I was going to mount the tire in the bed but now that you mention it I do have roadside assistance and I won't be driving too far! Who needs a spare anyway! __________________ _____________________________________________ 1970 SWB 4x4 350 4 speed Factory AC

12-07-2007, 10:48 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Finally finished (well almost) I forgot to add - NICE TRUCK!! Post some more pictures for us. What did you build it for? Shows? Driving? Wheeling? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-08-2007, 09:50 AM	#6
jpabberton madcow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 86	Re: Finally finished (well almost) Here's a few more photos. I'm having A/C and Brake issues but everything else is pretty much dialed in. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ 1970 SWB 4x4 350 4 speed Factory AC

12-08-2007, 09:59 AM	#7
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,967	Re: Finally finished (well almost) jpabberton, very nice truck!! i too had brake issues when i first got mine "drivable" i ended up having a brake place power bleed it along with checking all the line connections. i was wondering if you would tell me who did your paint & body work?? where about are you? i used to work at northern & i-17. again a very nice truck!!! congrates on getting her "almost" done! rodstored-72

12-13-2007, 04:18 PM	#8
jpabberton madcow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 86	Re: Finally finished (well almost) I used Reitz restorations in Tolleson. I sent you a private message with info. I live in Glendale. __________________ _____________________________________________ 1970 SWB 4x4 350 4 speed Factory AC

02-02-2008, 10:19 AM	#9
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Finally finished (well almost) nice truck looking good

02-02-2008, 11:15 AM	#10
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Finally finished (well almost) Nice Truck !!!!! Great Job !!!!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

02-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#11
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02-02-2008, 12:40 PM	#12
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Finally finished (well almost) awesome color! and i really like the body trim. do you have a fuel tank under the bed it looks like it from the filler door? looks great

02-02-2008, 12:56 PM	#13
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02-02-2008, 01:47 PM	#14
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02-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#15
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Finally finished (well almost) Great looking truck! This body style in a short fleetside 4x4 is my all time favorite! I have never seen that color combo on one of these trucks before. It looks great! Do you have any more pictures of the build? ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!



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02-03-2008, 01:27 AM	#16
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Finally finished (well almost) Love it! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-05-2008, 10:36 AM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally finished (well almost) That thing is beautiful!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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