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*Piston* · 04-20-2003, 09:57 PM

Soooooo Close now. Lastnight we painted the rest of the small peices, Hood and Tailgate. The only thing left to paint is the bed which should go smoothly since its all big panels. Painting the small stuff is kind of a pain, so many angles to shoot at.

Today its rainin' like a sob so there's no bodywork getting done to the bed, which means... Assembly! Now im getting into the part I love, mechanical. I'll have pics later tonight showing the doors, fenders, grill and bumper assembled. I should have it running and done by tonight this way when I come back down AGAIN next weekend we can shoot the bed, bolt it on and I drive home. WOOOHOOOO!!!!!

Doors and Fenders on

Dont worry, a new master cylinder is on the way! lol

Dean23 · 04-20-2003, 09:59 PM

Lookin good, nice color combo. Post more once the box is done

*Randy70C-10* · 04-20-2003, 10:03 PM

Sweet! Looking forward to the "finished" pics!

383 Stroker · 04-20-2003, 10:07 PM

Looks Good!

**Palf70Step** · 04-20-2003, 10:14 PM

I'm not normally a two-tone person, But I like that combo alot Piston. Be nice to see it on the road..Know you are really waiting for that!

yellowgmc · 04-20-2003, 10:26 PM

very nice!! i love it when a project gets close to drivable stage!! you know it'll never be "done" tho!

Crank · 04-20-2003, 10:35 PM

Damn, I didn't even know started on it. That' looks sweet, is that the blue one or the gold one? That looks sweet.
Brandon

*Piston* · 04-20-2003, 10:40 PM

It was the blue/white one I bought late last year.
I started on it - March 22, 2003
I worked non stop for 2 weeks but didnt finish it so now im driving back to Oklahoma City each weekend to get it finished.

Dang thing basicly turned into a Frame-off Restoration done in less than a month. Of course I didnt detail the frame because its a daily driver

We are planning on getting the bed done next weekend!

Ole Dad and I are really enjoying this project

stllookn · 04-20-2003, 10:44 PM

Wow! That is some serious progress! You guys are smoking! Did you do the engine too? Looks great!

GMC71k20 · 04-20-2003, 10:49 PM

friggen awesome truck. whats it run in the 1/4?

*Piston* · 04-20-2003, 10:49 PM

I built the engine last year for the '71 then put it and the new transmission w/1-peice drive shaft in the '72 back in Febuary.
Everything that bolts on to the body is either new or repainted/refurbished. Most everything in the interior is new.

I haven't run this one in the 1/4 yet but I estimate mid 13's once I install the posi. Right now its a 1 wheel wonder at stoplights LOL

barn9 · 04-20-2003, 11:31 PM

Nice job Garrett! Those pics bring back some memories for me. Looks like you'll have it ready to drive to the show here on June 22nd (hint, hint). I'm like Randy, can't wait to see the end product. Cya, LB.

Roberty · 04-21-2003, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Piston
It was the blue/white one I bought late last year.
I started on it - March 22, 2003
I worked non stop for 2 weeks but didnt finish it so now im driving back to Oklahoma City each weekend to get it finished.

Dang thing basicly turned into a Frame-off Restoration done in less than a month. Of course I didnt detail the frame because its a daily driver

We are planning on getting the bed done next weekend!

Ole Dad and I are really enjoying this project

I can hardly believe you made that much progress in a month or less!!

That's getting with it!!!!! You still have the gold one that's pictured in your avatar? I wish you had the red/white one finished so that I could drool over it Tuesday.

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 01:46 AM

I wish I had it here too lol. I have'nt driven it since march and its killing me. I do still have the other one too. Its going under the knife as soon as I get this one done. It won't be a daily driver though... Mainly Strip and some shows.

If we get time I'll take you over to the shop and grab a few parts out of the back of the '71.

*Phillip Johnson* · 04-21-2003, 03:06 AM

Piston,
That is ONE SWEET truck! What brand paint are you using? Im going to get started on my loatest 72 4x4 as I just cant stand to see pictures of the 72 3/4 4x4 Cheyenne I sold a few years back that I had owned since day 1. I have been kikk'n myself ever since I watched the guy that flew 1/2 way across the country to buy it and drive it back home. I miss my Cheyenne and your truck is making me want to do my latest 72 into a Cheyenne "clone as it has all the right stuff and it wont take much to make that "perfect" replacement truck for the 72 I was dumb enough to let go... Keep us updated with pictures as you have done a fantastic job so far!
Phil

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 08:23 AM

Phillip, Thanks for the compliments

The paint is all PPG (ouch on a 2 tone) lol.
I thought about changing the labels and making it a Cheyenne but I didnt fill the holes in time and we had to finish the panels (its a Custom/10 Deluxe).

**Yukon Jack** · 04-21-2003, 09:18 AM

Looking very nice!!!

GMC71k20 · 04-21-2003, 11:07 AM

what color is the ochre truck going to be?

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 11:09 AM

I think that color is growing on me lol.. I'll either keep that color or leave it in black primer

Not really sure yet.

GMC71k20 · 04-21-2003, 11:14 AM

ochre has grown on me too, you dont see too many restored trucks still sporting ochre though so theres not many great examples out there.

71-longbed · 04-21-2003, 11:49 AM

what size tires do you have in the rear of that beauty ??? are they slicks i can't tell .... is the suspension stock .???

thanks ... im looking at wider tires for my next purchase .....

fast67chevy2002 · 04-21-2003, 12:16 PM

the truck looks great so far, posts some pics when its done.

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 12:51 PM

It has 245/65R15 on the front and 295/50R15 on the rear.
8" rims on front and 10" on rear. Seems to fit very nice.
Yep its stock susp (new springs all the way around)

71-longbed · 04-21-2003, 01:17 PM

whats the biggest ride improvement you noticed right after the new springs ..... how much did you pay for all 4 ???

wheels look great ....

*Piston* · 04-21-2003, 01:24 PM

I never drove it before the new springs

Good shocks is the key though. new springs or old springs on a weak set of shocks drives like the titanic!! Get good heavy duty shocks..

The springs came from a board member here. He gave them to me... FREE I love this board! lol

04-20-2003, 09:57 PM	#1
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Sooooo Close! I'm almost done with the '72 Soooooo Close now. Lastnight we painted the rest of the small peices, Hood and Tailgate. The only thing left to paint is the bed which should go smoothly since its all big panels. Painting the small stuff is kind of a pain, so many angles to shoot at. Today its rainin' like a sob so there's no bodywork getting done to the bed, which means... Assembly! Now im getting into the part I love, mechanical. I'll have pics later tonight showing the doors, fenders, grill and bumper assembled. I should have it running and done by tonight this way when I come back down AGAIN next weekend we can shoot the bed, bolt it on and I drive home. WOOOHOOOO!!!!! Doors and Fenders on Dont worry, a new master cylinder is on the way! lol

04-20-2003, 09:59 PM	#2
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Lookin good, nice color combo. Post more once the box is done __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

04-20-2003, 10:07 PM	#4
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Looks Good! __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

04-20-2003, 10:14 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	I'm not normally a two-tone person, But I like that combo alot Piston. Be nice to see it on the road..Know you are really waiting for that! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-20-2003, 10:26 PM	#6
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	very nice!! i love it when a project gets close to drivable stage!! you know it'll never be "done" tho! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

04-20-2003, 10:03 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Sweet! Looking forward to the "finished" pics!

04-20-2003, 10:35 PM	#7
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,964	Damn, I didn't even know started on it. That' looks sweet, is that the blue one or the gold one? That looks sweet. Brandon

04-20-2003, 10:40 PM	#8
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	It was the blue/white one I bought late last year. I started on it - March 22, 2003 I worked non stop for 2 weeks but didnt finish it so now im driving back to Oklahoma City each weekend to get it finished. Dang thing basicly turned into a Frame-off Restoration done in less than a month. Of course I didnt detail the frame because its a daily driver We are planning on getting the bed done next weekend! Ole Dad and I are really enjoying this project

04-20-2003, 10:44 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Wow! That is some serious progress! You guys are smoking! Did you do the engine too? Looks great! __________________ '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)

04-20-2003, 10:49 PM	#10
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	friggen awesome truck. whats it run in the 1/4?

04-20-2003, 11:31 PM	#12
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Nice job Garrett! Those pics bring back some memories for me. Looks like you'll have it ready to drive to the show here on June 22nd (hint, hint). I'm like Randy, can't wait to see the end product. Cya, LB. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-21-2003, 01:46 AM	#14
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	I wish I had it here too lol. I have'nt driven it since march and its killing me. I do still have the other one too. Its going under the knife as soon as I get this one done. It won't be a daily driver though... Mainly Strip and some shows. If we get time I'll take you over to the shop and grab a few parts out of the back of the '71.

04-21-2003, 03:06 AM	#15
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Piston, That is ONE SWEET truck! What brand paint are you using? Im going to get started on my loatest 72 4x4 as I just cant stand to see pictures of the 72 3/4 4x4 Cheyenne I sold a few years back that I had owned since day 1. I have been kikk'n myself ever since I watched the guy that flew 1/2 way across the country to buy it and drive it back home. I miss my Cheyenne and your truck is making me want to do my latest 72 into a Cheyenne "clone as it has all the right stuff and it wont take much to make that "perfect" replacement truck for the 72 I was dumb enough to let go... Keep us updated with pictures as you have done a fantastic job so far! Phil

04-21-2003, 08:23 AM	#16
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Phillip, Thanks for the compliments The paint is all PPG (ouch on a 2 tone) lol. I thought about changing the labels and making it a Cheyenne but I didnt fill the holes in time and we had to finish the panels (its a Custom/10 Deluxe).

04-21-2003, 09:18 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Looking very nice!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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04-21-2003, 11:07 AM	#18
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	what color is the ochre truck going to be?

04-21-2003, 11:09 AM	#19
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	I think that color is growing on me lol.. I'll either keep that color or leave it in black primer Not really sure yet.

04-21-2003, 11:14 AM	#20
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	ochre has grown on me too, you dont see too many restored trucks still sporting ochre though so theres not many great examples out there.

04-21-2003, 11:49 AM	#21
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	what size tires do you have in the rear of that beauty ??? are they slicks i can't tell .... is the suspension stock .??? thanks ... im looking at wider tires for my next purchase ..... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-21-2003, 12:16 PM	#22
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	the truck looks great so far, posts some pics when its done.

04-21-2003, 12:51 PM	#23
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	It has 245/65R15 on the front and 295/50R15 on the rear. 8" rims on front and 10" on rear. Seems to fit very nice. Yep its stock susp (new springs all the way around)

04-21-2003, 01:17 PM	#24
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	whats the biggest ride improvement you noticed right after the new springs ..... how much did you pay for all 4 ??? wheels look great .... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-21-2003, 01:24 PM	#25
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	I never drove it before the new springs Good shocks is the key though. new springs or old springs on a weak set of shocks drives like the titanic!! Get good heavy duty shocks.. The springs came from a board member here. He gave them to me... FREE I love this board! lol

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