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**yote1234** · 11-13-2009, 12:04 AM

well got caught up on bills so i started on a frame off on the 72 hugger...

**yote1234** · 11-13-2009, 12:06 AM

more help case w14

**yote1234** · 11-13-2009, 12:09 AM

few more not bad for 3 days......

**yote1234** · 11-13-2009, 12:13 AM

more

**yote1234** · 11-21-2009, 12:56 AM

update... frame and misc parts in the blaster/ powder coater

SCOTI · 11-21-2009, 04:50 PM

But that truck was just "a buff away from being a show-car" . . ....

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*vegaschevy* · 11-21-2009, 08:08 PM

well on your way to emptying that wallet.

**LEEVON** · 11-21-2009, 11:36 PM

not to be nosy, but do you really have a helicopter and tower crane in your back yard???...not to mention a loader?

**yote1234** · 11-22-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

not to be nosy, but do you really have a helicopter and tower crane in your back yard???...not to mention a loader?

ummmm.......doesnt every body have a 1958 sikorsky uh-34d copter, and a 100' tower crane, in their back yard?

**yote1234** · 11-25-2009, 06:31 PM

frame,front cross member,control arms ect. powder coated and back.. now to get parts!

*vegaschevy* · 11-25-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

frame,front cross member,control arms ect. powder coated and back.. now to get parts!

awesome progress!!!

**yote1234** · 11-26-2009, 12:16 AM

pulled engine apart... its never been bored!.. wow stock everything.and installed 41/4" pipe for exhaust.. ..

**yote1234** · 01-24-2010, 04:36 PM

well,spent the last 2-months collecting "nos" parts. finally found all the suspension,and steering parts. what a battle to get nos stuff. but i refuse to use after market parts.. i plan on handing this one down to my grandson some day.. now to start assembly... whewww...

powell72 · 01-24-2010, 05:20 PM

I'm surprised you cut holes in the trailing arm crossmember for exhaust when you seem to be planning on a thorough resto? Not knocking, just curious, and I know it'll be beautiful when you're done.

**yote1234** · 01-24-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I'm surprised you cut holes in the trailing arm crossmember for exhaust when you seem to be planning on a thorough resto? Not knocking, just curious, and I know it'll be beautiful when you're done.

thats the "only"! modification that i am doing. i felt the factory should have done it that way.... i really dont like the exhaust hanging down like factory had it....and thx for your comment! it should be purdy when done. the only problem is im finding nos parts are expensive... wow! .. dave

**yote1234** · 02-04-2010, 01:20 PM

a little update... all suspension front/rear done. steering going in. engine rebuilt, back, and going in.. the engine was rebuilt with no oversizing.. standard bore!

nuke1 · 02-04-2010, 02:40 PM

good progress so far. keep it up.

**yote1234** · 06-06-2010, 11:12 PM

frame rolling and complete,drive train,brakes,ect...... awaiting painted body! pics to follow!

PBFAB.COM · 06-07-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

ummmm.......doesnt every body have a 1958 sikorsky uh-34d copter, and a 100' tower crane, in their back yard?

That copter looked familiar.... I am going to be your new neighbor next month.

**yote1234** · 06-07-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

That copter looked familiar.... I am going to be your new neighbor next month.

were? sterling?

68GMCCustom · 06-07-2010, 10:37 PM

wow....thats what I call breaking out the heavy equipment for your disassembly!

PBFAB.COM · 06-07-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

were? sterling?

Yup. One of his buildings just West of you. I thought I saw somebody blasting some C10 sheetmetal parts in the southwest corner of your lot. Is that another one of your projects?

CyC · 06-08-2010, 03:04 AM

R you guys talking about the Sterling that owns a bunch of land down by Manzanita. My families business is down there. I just got A 72 Sub in January. No progress yet though.

**yote1234** · 06-12-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CyC

R you guys talking about the Sterling that owns a bunch of land down by Manzanita. My families business is down there. I just got A 72 Sub in January. No progress yet though.

dont think so..? he has 5 acres next door of my 20 acre in apache junction..

**yote1234** · 06-12-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Yup. One of his buildings just West of you. I thought I saw somebody blasting some C10 sheetmetal parts in the southwest corner of your lot. Is that another one of your projects?

no. mine is ready for paint....

11-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	project "hugger" well got caught up on bills so i started on a frame off on the 72 hugger... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-13-2009, 12:06 AM	#2
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" more help case w14 Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-13-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" few more not bad for 3 days...... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-13-2009, 12:13 AM	#4
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" more Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-21-2009, 12:56 AM	#5
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" update... frame and misc parts in the blaster/ powder coater __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: project "hugger" But that truck was just "a buff away from being a show-car" . . .... . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-21-2009, 08:08 PM	#7
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: project "hugger" well on your way to emptying that wallet.

11-21-2009, 11:36 PM	#8
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: project "hugger" not to be nosy, but do you really have a helicopter and tower crane in your back yard???...not to mention a loader? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 11-21-2009 at 11:37 PM.

11-25-2009, 06:31 PM	#10
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" frame,front cross member,control arms ect. powder coated and back.. now to get parts! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-26-2009, 12:16 AM	#12
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" pulled engine apart... its never been bored!.. wow stock everything.and installed 41/4" pipe for exhaust.. .. Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

01-24-2010, 04:36 PM	#13
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" well,spent the last 2-months collecting "nos" parts. finally found all the suspension,and steering parts. what a battle to get nos stuff. but i refuse to use after market parts.. i plan on handing this one down to my grandson some day.. now to start assembly... whewww... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

01-24-2010, 05:20 PM	#14
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: project "hugger" I'm surprised you cut holes in the trailing arm crossmember for exhaust when you seem to be planning on a thorough resto? Not knocking, just curious, and I know it'll be beautiful when you're done. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-04-2010, 01:20 PM	#16
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" a little update... all suspension front/rear done. steering going in. engine rebuilt, back, and going in.. the engine was rebuilt with no oversizing.. standard bore! Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-04-2010, 02:40 PM	#17
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: project "hugger" good progress so far. keep it up. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

06-06-2010, 11:12 PM	#18
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,273	Re: project "hugger" frame rolling and complete,drive train,brakes,ect...... awaiting painted body! pics to follow! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey



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06-07-2010, 10:37 PM	#21
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06-08-2010, 03:04 AM	#23
CyC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 18	Re: project "hugger" R you guys talking about the Sterling that owns a bunch of land down by Manzanita. My families business is down there. I just got A 72 Sub in January. No progress yet though. Last edited by CyC; 06-08-2010 at 03:04 AM.

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