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Here is my new project...does anyone know anything about this truck? I bought it in Austin, tx at an auction...
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and now we have pictures

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That's a bummer! Looks like a heck of a parts truck.

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I don't know anything about it but looks like I was driving it:lol: a fixer for sure in my eyes..Chevy Tough:sumo:
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For a second I thought it was this truck but yours fared much better.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567252

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how much did you get it for?

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Parts truck!?!?! She's a frame pull and front clip away from being a driver... ok.. well, worse case, new frame and clip...

So what are YOUR plans for 'er?

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Sorry i didnt call you today. My 2 yo daughter had strp and i caught it and have been sick for a week and still went to work, so i am worn out. Barely made it to dr appr this afternoon!
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I am glad its being saved...I Hope:metal:

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this will be my daily driver...obviously needs some work. all i need is a parts truck!!!:metal:

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Man that one is a parts truck! that is a bummer:waah:

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I am going to try to save the frame. it is only the very ends of the frame horns so hopefully i can get it right and save it

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I completely understand i am in dfw for the weekend so ill try to get with you next week about some parts!

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started the tear down before work yesterday. the bumper bracket rolled on top of the bolt...reciprocating saw here I come!

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more pictures

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the front right tire was cut during the accident, so i threw on a silvarado wheel i had. I also had to replace the tierod end to get it rolling

very minor damage to the right door.

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Awesome! glad to see it got saved! Doesn't looking like it will take much to get it back on the road!

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Looks real solid other then the obvious. Will be a nice daily
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yes it is. I finally have all of the parts I need to build it, so hopefully I will make some progress soon.

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Very cool. Glad to see you're saving her!

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looks like an easy repair job and then a very nice driver.

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So I have been working on this truck a lot. This is great and all but I haven't had much time to update this forum. I was originally going to just nip the front of the frame horns where they were pushed over... It turns out the frame rail was bent past the motor perches... So out with the motor and transmission and off with the cab!

I then sourced a larger frame section and cut it under the cab. I then re-enforced the frame with a second metal plate. I then ground everything down and hit it with some paint. While I was working on all of this I also blasted the core support, headlight bezels, washer bottle mount, and grill supports.

The fenders have also been prepped for paint. They are cut in on the inside and everything is put back on the truck. I am also trying to get the factory A/C going-which I have all of the parts together, now to see if I have any issues...I still need to charge the system and set the condenser in.

I have also traced/replace several bare wires and well as worked out a few issues on the gauge cluster.

Everything is getting close to done, just waiting on paint. Most of the body work has been done. I then get to do a final fit with the hood and then hopefully be cruising down the road!

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some more

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more frame pictures

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