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junkyarddog67 · 09-03-2005, 08:04 PM

Really enjoy reading all the threads here. What a wealth of information and moral support!

New guy moved into the neighborhood and had this sitting next to his garage. Every time I drove past it with my 15 yr old son, I would tell him about memories of the one I had in high school almost 30 yrs ago. My son and I drove by one day and it had a for sale sign in it. I slammed on the brakes and bought it. It runs great. Inline 250 6 cyl. Only difference between it and my first one is that this one is a 4 speed instead of a 3 spd column. I plan on doing to this one what I always wanted to do my first one but could never afford to. I picked up a short stepside bed and have a 403 Olds to put in it. Will also lower it some too. My Dad lives nearby and is excited to help also. It will be a 3 generation project. Will post pics as it progresses.

Matt67C10 · 09-03-2005, 08:14 PM

Awesome truck, you'll find some great people here.

Mongo · 09-03-2005, 08:21 PM

Right on

to the best chevy board on the net. Get some pics of the progress, and one of with three generations woking on it.

MandarinSixSeven · 09-03-2005, 08:30 PM

Man, that is an awesome story. And you know what, now that I think of it, that is what my dad did when I was 15. He used to have a 67 stepside way back when I Was 5-6, and I used to love riding in that thing. We woudl see them around town and reminisce since he had to sell it when we moved out here.

When I was 15, almost 16, my dad came home with a $1000 67 stepside GMC that he said he saw, slammed on the brakes and bought on the spot. I'm 26 now and since then that truck has been the 1 thing that brought us together more than any one thing in the world. That truck kept me on a straight path in life, and let me get to know my dad. It is a tribute to our ideas and holds years of memories together and years more to come. It is still "our" truck and always will be.

Man, take advantage of the situation and do the same for your son...you will love it!

Good luck in your truckin' adventures. Sorry, it sounded so cheesy, but this post just made me realize what that truck has done for me

-Benson

junkyarddog67 · 09-03-2005, 08:44 PM

Mandarinsixseven, Man, that brought tears to my eyes. I hope this will be the same experience for my son and I also. Thanks for the reply.

llegos · 09-03-2005, 09:40 PM

interesting...my dad got to drive all of my grandpas truck(a varios assortment for '60s work chevys) when he was younger...then i spot a deal over the internet and he helps me buy my '69

mbgmike · 09-03-2005, 10:20 PM

cool. all three of you can be as crazy as we are. welcome

junkyarddog67 · 09-03-2005, 10:21 PM

Hey, I was born crazy. I see no need to change now.

llegos · 09-03-2005, 11:33 PM

im sure my late granpa would have loved to help me, but he was also more of a chevy guy(as opposed to GMC), but im gettin some tips from my uncle

junkyarddog67 · 09-06-2005, 11:50 PM

ttt

bigcdawg99 · 09-07-2005, 12:31 AM

Welcome to the board! Where are you from in AZ? I was born and raised in Show Low and those trees look awful familiar. I'm probably wrong but it looks a lot like the areas east of Show Low. Congradulations on finding such a clean project! My dad and I grew close in high school wrenching on a 62 longbed.

junkyarddog67 · 09-07-2005, 02:23 AM

Those are just north of Prescott, trees.

Glad to hear from ya. Thanks.

mplex2000 · 09-07-2005, 08:23 AM

My Dad only likes riding in my cars, he never wants to come over to the house and work on them

He always used to blabber on about his '67 GTO when I had my first Mustang (66) so I've been trying for years to get him to buy an old junker GTO for us to restore but he won't do it.

I did help (er, do it for him while he talked) him replace the struts on his new Pontiac..a 2001 Aztek :P

lilred67 · 09-07-2005, 09:11 AM

my '67 was my grandpa's,i didn't get the truck until after he passed.it's going into the paint shop this week and i know he will be proud to see it back in great condition.

cowboy33713 · 09-07-2005, 10:20 AM

Howdy and Welcome!
You will find this board to be your best tool in the undertaking of your 3 generational adventure! Sounds like you will have no problem getting to know the good stuff here from the , well, questionable contributions. Check the Review Board for vendors members have used and liked or disliked- some reviews here, as in most places, will be mixed, but you'll see who most like best.
Best Regards,
cowboy33713

**Yukon Jack** · 09-07-2005, 10:37 AM

Welcome - sounds like a great project.

krue · 09-07-2005, 01:44 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

Good looking truck.

Joe67 · 09-07-2005, 02:37 PM

Welcome

67ChevyRedneck · 09-07-2005, 04:30 PM

NICE SCORE! Are you going with a shortbed frame, or are you going to shorten the frame that's currently under the truck? I think your truck has 84-88 toyota truck mirrors, I only comment on that 'cause I've owned three of the little boogers. Thought about putting a set on my 67 but never got around to it. Is it a true 4 speed or a granny 4 speed? Have fun with 'er.

junkyarddog67 · 09-07-2005, 05:45 PM

I am going to shorten the frame. I have the front of a 72 GMC that has power steering and disc brakes that I am going to attach to the front of the 67 frame. I have no idea about the mirrors. I do know that the PO attached them so the wind wings will not open all the way. I am going to replave the doors anyway. I have a set pair of uncut (speaker holes) doors that have been sand blasted and are as close to perfect as you can get. The powder coater that I use had them sitting in the shop. I struck up a conversation with the owner about the project that I was working on, next thing I know he tells me that an ex employee left them there 2 years ago, along with 2 truck loads of other parts and they are mine if I haul them away. Quite a score. I have all the parts to do what I want now. It is just a matter of putting them all together.

86swb · 09-07-2005, 09:16 PM

Good luck with your project. You will enjoy it and this board. Also welcome to the board from Kentuckyl

junkyarddog67 · 09-09-2005, 09:03 PM

Went to the junkyard today. Picked up a power brake booster. Can't wait to get started.

Longhorn Man · 09-09-2005, 09:10 PM

welcome to the board from the rust belt.

Please do take the time to realize, and enjoy the time with both your dad and your son... Neither of mine want to have anything to do with any vehicle that is old or big or truckish or hot rodish....

junkyarddog67 · 09-26-2005, 06:17 PM

Just scored a rebuildable 472 Cadillac, FREE

. Does anyone know any good performance parts sites?

09-03-2005, 08:04 PM	#1
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	New guy w/67 project Really enjoy reading all the threads here. What a wealth of information and moral support! New guy moved into the neighborhood and had this sitting next to his garage. Every time I drove past it with my 15 yr old son, I would tell him about memories of the one I had in high school almost 30 yrs ago. My son and I drove by one day and it had a for sale sign in it. I slammed on the brakes and bought it. It runs great. Inline 250 6 cyl. Only difference between it and my first one is that this one is a 4 speed instead of a 3 spd column. I plan on doing to this one what I always wanted to do my first one but could never afford to. I picked up a short stepside bed and have a 403 Olds to put in it. Will also lower it some too. My Dad lives nearby and is excited to help also. It will be a 3 generation project. Will post pics as it progresses. Attached Images

09-03-2005, 08:14 PM	#2
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Awesome truck, you'll find some great people here. __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

09-03-2005, 08:21 PM	#3
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Right on to the best chevy board on the net. Get some pics of the progress, and one of with three generations woking on it. __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

09-03-2005, 08:30 PM	#4
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Man, that is an awesome story. And you know what, now that I think of it, that is what my dad did when I was 15. He used to have a 67 stepside way back when I Was 5-6, and I used to love riding in that thing. We woudl see them around town and reminisce since he had to sell it when we moved out here. When I was 15, almost 16, my dad came home with a $1000 67 stepside GMC that he said he saw, slammed on the brakes and bought on the spot. I'm 26 now and since then that truck has been the 1 thing that brought us together more than any one thing in the world. That truck kept me on a straight path in life, and let me get to know my dad. It is a tribute to our ideas and holds years of memories together and years more to come. It is still "our" truck and always will be. Man, take advantage of the situation and do the same for your son...you will love it! Good luck in your truckin' adventures. Sorry, it sounded so cheesy, but this post just made me realize what that truck has done for me -Benson __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

09-03-2005, 09:40 PM	#6
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	interesting...my dad got to drive all of my grandpas truck(a varios assortment for '60s work chevys) when he was younger...then i spot a deal over the internet and he helps me buy my '69 __________________ -Steve

09-03-2005, 08:44 PM	#5
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	Mandarinsixseven, Man, that brought tears to my eyes. I hope this will be the same experience for my son and I also. Thanks for the reply.

09-03-2005, 10:20 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	cool. all three of you can be as crazy as we are. welcome

09-03-2005, 10:21 PM	#8
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	crazy Hey, I was born crazy. I see no need to change now.

09-03-2005, 11:33 PM	#9
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	im sure my late granpa would have loved to help me, but he was also more of a chevy guy(as opposed to GMC), but im gettin some tips from my uncle __________________ -Steve

09-06-2005, 11:50 PM	#10
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	ttt

09-07-2005, 12:31 AM	#11
bigcdawg99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 67	Welcome to the board! Where are you from in AZ? I was born and raised in Show Low and those trees look awful familiar. I'm probably wrong but it looks a lot like the areas east of Show Low. Congradulations on finding such a clean project! My dad and I grew close in high school wrenching on a 62 longbed. __________________ 71 GMC Shortbed Fleetside (under construction) "I like guns. You got a gun, you don't have to work out." Chris Rock

09-07-2005, 02:23 AM	#12
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	67 project Those are just north of Prescott, trees. Glad to hear from ya. Thanks.

09-07-2005, 08:23 AM	#13
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	My Dad only likes riding in my cars, he never wants to come over to the house and work on them He always used to blabber on about his '67 GTO when I had my first Mustang (66) so I've been trying for years to get him to buy an old junker GTO for us to restore but he won't do it. I did help (er, do it for him while he talked) him replace the struts on his new Pontiac..a 2001 Aztek :P

09-07-2005, 09:11 AM	#14
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	my '67 was my grandpa's,i didn't get the truck until after he passed.it's going into the paint shop this week and i know he will be proud to see it back in great condition.

09-07-2005, 10:20 AM	#15
cowboy33713 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: metro Phoenix, AZ Posts: 241	Howdy and Welcome! You will find this board to be your best tool in the undertaking of your 3 generational adventure! Sounds like you will have no problem getting to know the good stuff here from the , well, questionable contributions. Check the Review Board for vendors members have used and liked or disliked- some reviews here, as in most places, will be mixed, but you'll see who most like best. Best Regards, cowboy33713



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09-07-2005, 10:37 AM	#16
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09-07-2005, 01:44 PM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Good looking truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-07-2005, 02:37 PM	#18
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09-07-2005, 04:30 PM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	NICE SCORE! Are you going with a shortbed frame, or are you going to shorten the frame that's currently under the truck? I think your truck has 84-88 toyota truck mirrors, I only comment on that 'cause I've owned three of the little boogers. Thought about putting a set on my 67 but never got around to it. Is it a true 4 speed or a granny 4 speed? Have fun with 'er. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-07-2005, 05:45 PM	#20
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	67 project I am going to shorten the frame. I have the front of a 72 GMC that has power steering and disc brakes that I am going to attach to the front of the 67 frame. I have no idea about the mirrors. I do know that the PO attached them so the wind wings will not open all the way. I am going to replave the doors anyway. I have a set pair of uncut (speaker holes) doors that have been sand blasted and are as close to perfect as you can get. The powder coater that I use had them sitting in the shop. I struck up a conversation with the owner about the project that I was working on, next thing I know he tells me that an ex employee left them there 2 years ago, along with 2 truck loads of other parts and they are mine if I haul them away. Quite a score. I have all the parts to do what I want now. It is just a matter of putting them all together.

09-07-2005, 09:16 PM	#21
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Good luck with your project. You will enjoy it and this board. Also welcome to the board from Kentuckyl __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-09-2005, 09:03 PM	#22
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	power brakes Went to the junkyard today. Picked up a power brake booster. Can't wait to get started.

09-09-2005, 09:10 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	welcome to the board from the rust belt. Please do take the time to realize, and enjoy the time with both your dad and your son... Neither of mine want to have anything to do with any vehicle that is old or big or truckish or hot rodish....

09-26-2005, 06:17 PM	#24
junkyarddog67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 54	472 Caddy Just scored a rebuildable 472 Cadillac, FREE . Does anyone know any good performance parts sites?

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