Im finally getting my own build thread! No cool story or history w/this truck, i purchased it last march from a fellow board member who drove it daily. Its a 67 big window-no a/c cab, bed will be swapped to fleetside bed, courtosy of all new panels from triplus, and will now be getting a complete make-over. I made the drive from oklahoma city to houston texas yesterday to drop it off @ a fellow board members shop, 72CSTC5 will be doing all of the body work and cleaning up-painting the frame-suspension. Im not going to reveal all of our plans, time will tell what we're doing but will give you a quick run-down
truck will ride on bolt-in air-ride front-rear, not crazy step notches and Z'ing.. Will have 20" grey or black wheels, No insane body mods either, doing 1 piece windows keeping the bumpers, door handles ect.. Taking the newer style buckets out and going back w/a typical bench seat Shaving firewall & putting a Vintage Air System, Timeline looks like 2-5 months, depending on 72cst's and my schedule and budget. I'll post up pics from yesterday, the before shots.. stay tuned guys
As i bought it (minus being lowered)
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Truck yesterday
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http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/randomhero472/67truck006.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/randomhero472/67truck009.jpg
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Look forward to watching the build thread. Gotta love another stepside build.

As a side note, are the tie down points substantial enough on the trailer? Would hate to see the truck get away from the trailer.

I love it !!!

Glad you made it home okay! The wife was telling me to call you last night before I went to bed but I said that you are a grown man and knows when to quit driving! Let the fun begin!!!!!!! Will keep you updated Luke. Everyone at the shop was around it like flies this morning. Everyone loves these trucks.

those tie-down points are bolted thru the floor to another peice of steel under the bed, and on a side not.. its going to be a fleetside, sold the step! thanks carlos, i was realy wishing my truck had autopilot last night, but made it home in 1 piece

I'm gonna keep an eye on this one. Isn't too far from me either...:cool:

I spy duck tape, love steps.

Sweet!!!

Put me in line for them wing windows if you still want to sell them!

Pete

72CSTC5
The way I see it is we never have time for our own trucks so here is my plan. I bring you my 2WD Blazer and you bring my yours and we get these things done! I know their is a flaw in this plan but for now it sounds promising:rolleyes:

Have fun with this truck it looks to be in fairly good shape for starters..

Kevin
LFD inc.

Sounds like a plan, you pay me to do yours and i will pay you to do mine?!! This truck is really nice. The only rust we see is the passenger rocker and part of the floor. Should make a really nice build. He is buying a complete new fleet bed to go with it. We will keep everyone posted!!

Here are a couple of more Pics of Luke's truck this morning. These were her Glamour Shots!!

luke thats a great starter!

i wish i had another one like that, so i can build it up.


keep us all posted.

Gonna be sweeet after paint.

Those pictures break my heart.

See, I did some work on that truck awhile back. I told the guy I had money waiting and would buy it if he ever wanted to sell. Then I look up and he'd sold it. I sure liked that truck. She could have been my girl....sorry, I digress.

sorry tx, im taking good care of her though:)

TX what did you do to this truck.

looks like a solid start and cant wait to see the progress of this one

sorry tx, im taking good care of her though:)

you better otherwise well resport you for truck abuse......:lol:

I did some welding on the doors.

Working on the truck. Pics coming soon!

Ok. As promised a few pics for you of the status of this build. Got the driver door holes welded up and bodyworked as well as the driver fender. These will get some primer on them now. Welded up the hole for the fuel tank as well. Left side will be done this week and then on to the right side.

great!!! I love to see progress, looking good carlos

No problem at all. I would have probably finished the other side today but had to leave work early for the wife's birthday party today.

randomhero472 I am talking to your bodyman about doing my truck if I ever get running. I would love to see your truck when he is done. How do you get there from OK maybe I can catch you on the way back for a quick peek.

Lookin good i wish i was that far along. :whine:

randomhero472 I am talking to your bodyman about doing my truck if I ever get running. I would love to see your truck when he is done. How do you get there from OK maybe I can catch you on the way back for a quick peek.

i just come down from oklahoma city, take I35 to dallas, the i think it was I40 (or I45) from dallas to houston. you'll see plenty of pics on here during this process, but i'd be more than happy to meet up... carlos is truley one of the nicest and easiest people i've ever dealt with, he's been super accomodating and does some great work, best of all he loves the trucks just like all of us here! I HIGHLY recomend using carlos!!

Thanks for the kind words Luke and I feel the same about him. He was very easy to deal with for the few months leading up to this project. We talked a lot about what he was looking for and such. Since I do not do these builds for major profit, since I have a paying job, I get to pick and choose what trucks I want to do and select the customers as well. Luke fit the bill perfect for me and I believe me for him. I was thinking last night I may outpace his expected completion date, however. How many times have you all ever heard that from a body and paint man!!!:)

You'll get some decent cash for those seats/console to add to the new parts fund!:)

i just come down from oklahoma city, take I35 to dallas, the i think it was I40 (or I45) from dallas to houston. you'll see plenty of pics on here during this process, but i'd be more than happy to meet up... carlos is truley one of the nicest and easiest people i've ever dealt with, he's been super accomodating and does some great work, best of all he loves the trucks just like all of us here! I HIGHLY recomend using carlos!!

Nothing better than a good referral. I've got a few things to figure out and get my motor installed then I will head south. I've been coming here for about a month and need to get off a$$ and work on truck. Truck not at house due to no garage and homeowners association will not allow so thinking about renting a place to work. Anywho. Yeah I wouldn't mind checking you out in Dallas if you got time on your way back.

I was thinking last night I may outpace his expected completion date, however. How many times have you all ever heard that from a body and paint man!!!:)

Well now you have gone and done it:rolleyes: As soon as that is ever said some major thing goes wronge and time is lost. I thought you would have known this by now. Oh well some learn the hard way!!:lol:

Looking good! I am out playing with more yellow paint today, just like alot of other days;)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Are your sinuses yellow yet!!

This build should go good, truck is very clean. I enjoy working on them when they are this nice. I am about ready to take my truck to the shop too. SOON!!!

Well I called dibs on the seats.:clap: Went to look at them today and took some pics of the truck while I was there.:metal:

Pics of the drivers door and fender in primer. Will move to the other side of the truck next weekend and go from there.

looking good... :)
OH... forgot to ask, have the 1-piece windows showed yet... they were suppose to be shipped 4/17?
edit:: just checked it online, still F'N backordered, i dont get it, they dont tell you backordered when you order it, its been over a month and still nothing, this is rediculous, put somthing on sale you dont have in stock:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Well the answer is no! Sorry to hear that. That's okay though, I do not need the windows just yet. I have had it covered under the awning where we originally parked it to keep it dry for you. I pull it in the shop to work on it and then back out again.

keep the pics coming!!!!!!!!

You get the windows from Brothers? I got mine from there and they told me that it would be another week or so.

nice progress, always love the look of primer

i havent really given any updates on my end since this started.. Got word yesterday all my new tri-plus/goodmark bed panels are in, and i've decided to go w/a wood bed floor instead of steel. i've got the newer style seats sold (going back to bench... but still need one, anyone in/around okc that has one let me know!!) the rear air-ride should be done in the next week-two, and i'll probably be making another trip down there to do the front air-ride before paint, besides that what you see in the pics is whats happen'n, we'll keep you updated

:metal:

Man, your guy dosen't mess around!

I had someone complain about this post....You're not supposed to sell or try to sell parts except on the parts board. If you want to sell the windows and seats please post them on the parts for sale board http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=8

thank's
Jim

Sorry about that BigJim but they were posted there a while back too in the parts board it won't happen again.

On a lighter note, got some work on Luke's truck this weekend. Finished up the bodywork on the left pillar post where the fuel filler was welded shut and the left cab corner, and the rear cab panel. Will post pics tomorrow as my camera is in my truck and my truck is on loan!

Are your sinuses yellow yet!!



You know for the first time in 35yrs they are not the color of what I am spraying! I finaly spent the money on a hobby air full face fresh air system and it is the best money I have ever spent!!

Trucks looking good! Keep that camera in your pocket next time!

Well back in the booth flash time is over.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Dang, I know you spent some money on the fresh air system, several painters do not like them but I say for "cooler" fresh air blowing in your face, I am game!! Post pics when you are done on the paint.

Okay pics as promised for my customer to update him as we are in a long distance relationship!;)

looking good carlos:)

Looks good. Can't wait to see it done!

She will definitely look good. I can not say what all will be done or color scheme of things per owner's request but she will definitely drop jaw when she rolls out. The owner and I were in talks last night about rolling her out for her debut for Goodguys in October in Dallas. I have always built 100,000.00 dollar rides for people under other shop names. The first few I am doing at a reduced price to put my calling card out there for some under my name only!!

Looks like you are making good progress! Keep it up the good work.

She will definitely look good. I can not say what all will be done or color scheme of things per owner's request but she will definitely drop jaw when she rolls out. The owner and I were in talks last night about rolling her out for her debut for Goodguys in October in Dallas. I have always built 100,000.00 dollar rides for people under other shop names. The first few I am doing at a reduced price to put my calling card out there for some under my name only!!

somebody else get in line after me, this whole thing is only costing me $50:hm:

Updated pics for my customer. Some progress is better than none.

I have a bench seat but it needs recovered.

Lookin good. Keep us posted.

oh wow.. didnt even see my own build thread until now:) looking good carlos!!
EDIT! Anyone else notice i might be having a problem w/the gas tank getting close to the pavement when we get the rear bolt-in notched and its bagged?? its currently sitting on the bumpstops w/o any springs, and the tank looks 3-5" off the ground, thats going to suck!!

sorry for the sorry pic,but my buddies truck has the same tank and his truck lays the front crossmember on the ground.he dont have any problems.

sorry for the sorry pic,but my buddies truck has the same tank and his truck lays the front crossmember on the ground.he dont have any problems.

I see no pic!

pics to big dont know how to make it smaller

If you have XP, you can download this (http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/ImageResizerPowertoySetup.exe) and right click on the picture on your computer and select "Resize Pictures" and use the small setting to make a smaller copy. Then you should be able to put it in your post using the manage attachments button.

Skunkwerx like your ride. Do you have any more stats on that thing as far as wheel and tire size and air bag procedures? I wish I could just bag and wheel my 72 swb cheyenne but the Home Owners association would probably kick me out of the hood!! Well, the little lady too.

Skunkwerx like your ride. Do you have any more stats on that thing as far as wheel and tire size and air bag procedures? I wish I could just bag and wheel my 72 swb cheyenne but the Home Owners association would probably kick me out of the hood!! Well, the little lady too.
Take a little road trip to Rockwall/DFW for a day or 2 & your H.O. association will never know what hit 'em ;)
Now the wife on the other hand..... they're a little tougher when it comes to pulling a fast one :lol: .

ok heres the pic.
my truck has in the front spindles and bags in place of the coils with the fender wells still in,the back has a bolt in c-notch with bags in the place of coils,and extended pan bar.so if i need to put the coils back on it i can.

looking good skunk, where did the smoothies go??

thats a pic of my buddies truck with that same tank your using

nice work 72cst!! are you over booked? have room for another ( seriously)?

I PM'd you back. Ready when you are. Trailer it down. I am about to bring my swb fleet to work too to get more time on it and space in my garage plus the wife's truck is up there and Random's truck, we need a fourth. We need one more to join us for Goodguys!!!!!

mmmmmmmmm goodguys, which one in texas, date/place?

October 5-7 Texas Motor Speedway

why not make it 5 carlos?

Hey hey, now you are pushing it. It is bad enough that I am doing yours and am going to pay for my guys to help me on Brandi's truck. Mine is not far away, hers on the other hand is going to need some help!!

Got some more sheet metal stripped and working on the last of the bodywork of the exterior of the cab before I go inside. Rt rocker and floor sections by this weekend hopefully and then on to the front of the truck about what we talked about. Do not want to let the cat out of the bag on that one until it is done.
Carlos

your doing some nice work..truck looks like a good truck to have started with..

Yes these nicer ones make it a pleasure to work on them

lookin gooood