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Hoffa · 12-30-2010, 12:45 AM

Very nice! I like everything you have done with the pickup and you have done it well. Great job.

Mike Bradbury · 12-31-2010, 06:45 PM

Figured I would take it out and take a couple of pictures that were not in my driveway.

eagleuh1 · 01-01-2011, 12:06 AM

Love it. The sign looks great.

**67cheby** · 01-01-2011, 11:46 AM

those were some cool shots

redracer95 · 01-01-2011, 12:08 PM

hey- from the Sandusky, oh area. the truck looks great. nice job man.

Dudewith4x4 · 01-11-2011, 11:45 PM

This is my favorite truck on this site..

Mike Bradbury · 01-12-2011, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudewith4x4

This is my favorite truck on this site..

Well I don't know what to say, First of all thank you! I am kind of at a loss for words because I have so many inspirations that I have drawn from both here and elsewhere that has ended up with the end result. Over two years it changed in my mind and on paper about three times before I started the build.

I have noticed that after I lowered it and started refining the theme I get all kinds of compliments to the point that I am starting to think about alarm systems and I now park it in the garage and the wife's explorer is on the driveway, she is not thrilled with the arrangement.

77BBGMC · 01-15-2011, 11:03 PM

That is a cool pickup!

thirdstreettito · 01-16-2011, 12:14 AM

Hey, for you tires I have a great idea.

Alsa Corporation "Rubber Paint"

Nothing sticks better to rubber!

Rubber Paint goes where other paints dare not tread! It sticks to most rubbers and pliable urethane substrates with unequaled "stretch". No more cracking or peeling like traditional paint. Our special formulation retains it's flexibility much longer than other products which use flex additives that leach out of the paint finish over time. Rubber Paint is an ideal product for restoring or retouching the color if your rubber.

Email them, it isn't on their website, but it's in the catalog.

http://alsacorp.com/

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 01:10 AM

how hard was it to register your truck as a 1/2 ton

Mike Bradbury · 01-16-2011, 04:52 AM

Well that is an interesting story, I am still in the process of it. Had a camper shell on it when I bought it so it had auto plates. When I restored the black and yellow plates for it I went back to commercial. They only asked me to weigh the vehicle, they never had any question about C20 or C10 status. But I am having a heck of a time getting the YOM plates on the truck.

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

Well that is an interesting story, I am still in the process of it. Had a camper shell on it when I bought it so it had auto plates. When I restored the black and yellow plates for it I went back to commercial. They only asked me to weigh the vehicle, they never had any question about C20 or C10 status. But I am having a heck of a time getting the YOM plates on the truck.

my cab came from a 67 3/4 ton truck and i now have it 1/2 ton and wanted to know if i was gonna have any problems

**chevy2tom** · 01-16-2011, 04:07 PM

Mike, I'm thinking of running the Patriot side pipes on my 71. Where did you get them ,what length kit did you orgionaly buy,and how is the sound outside and inside the cab at idle and on the throttle? Thank's, Tom

Mike Bradbury · 01-17-2011, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

my cab came from a 67 3/4 ton truck and i now have it 1/2 ton and wanted to know if i was gonna have any problems

All my body panels are original, all I changed was the drive train, not sure if they will hassle you since the vin # is on the cab.

Mike Bradbury · 01-16-2011, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Hey, for you tires I have a great idea.

Alsa Corporation "Rubber Paint"

Nothing sticks better to rubber!

Rubber Paint goes where other paints dare not tread! It sticks to most rubbers and pliable urethane substrates with unequaled "stretch". No more cracking or peeling like traditional paint. Our special formulation retains it's flexibility much longer than other products which use flex additives that leach out of the paint finish over time. Rubber Paint is an ideal product for restoring or retouching the color if your rubber.

Email them, it isn't on their website, but it's in the catalog.

http://alsacorp.com/

I will have to look up that rubber paint in the catalog but I am really interested in the chrome powder coat, that stuff is cool. I think I will get some and write a review on it for the board.

3r!c84 · 01-16-2011, 06:29 PM

wow ! gotta say nice build. i just looked threw the pics (ill read later) awsome work. !!!!

crakarjax · 01-17-2011, 10:13 AM

If it was me I would just swap the VIN tags. I know, I know... but the cabs are exactly the same, so morally speaking I think it would be ok to do.

Mike Bradbury · 01-22-2011, 02:18 PM

Had a little bit of time to waste the other day so I finally got to finish off the trailing arms the way I wanted to. Went and got some solid aluminum round stock and made myself some billet trailing arm ends and polished them up, and installed a set screw to hold them all in place. I am happy with the results and I think it finishes off the arm nicely. I will eventually clear coat them but for now I just put some sealer on them.

**67cheby** · 01-22-2011, 02:21 PM

looks killer, what did you use for a "sealer"

Mike Bradbury · 01-22-2011, 02:40 PM

The guy who polished my grill sugested Master Formula. I got it at the San Diego County Fair last year, it seems to work ok, haven't used it too much though.

thirdstreettito · 01-22-2011, 04:43 PM

Also, try Gords polish.

http://www.gordsaluminumpolish.com/

**67cheby** · 01-22-2011, 04:52 PM

thanks for the tips

longhorn396 · 01-24-2011, 03:08 PM

Awesome truck man. I love the lowering kit and all the custom work u did i wish i could do all of that. U should paint the chevrolet in the grille black and around the headlights or have someone photoshop it to see what it would look like.

Mike Bradbury · 01-27-2011, 07:13 PM

Garth,
I would love to get some of the San Diego members together. Seems like the So Cal chapter is mostly up in L.A. area. I am going to start going to the La Mesa and El Cajon street meets when they start up again. I know that spots can be reserved for clubs to come and park, and it would be cool to have a whole line of trucks on display.

Long Horn,
Yeah, that is on my list to get done, but I just cannot seem to find the time and I have a bunch of other projects in line in front of it.

Mike Bradbury · 01-27-2011, 07:18 PM

Hey I almost forgot, after about 8 month battle with the DMV they finally said uncle and issued the YOM plates that I restored. Had them on the truck that day. Now I just need to build a rear bumper to hang it on, The rear window placement is getting old. Pics tommorrow.

12-30-2010, 12:45 AM	#1
Hoffa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: Barn raising Very nice! I like everything you have done with the pickup and you have done it well. Great job. __________________ 68 Chev SWB 2WD w/'95 LT1, 6spd, 4:56, 17" whls - family owned since 1973. 70 GMC LWB 4WD w/RAMJET 350, 4spd, 4inch lift, 33" tires, Warn Winch 72 Chev Blazer CST, 350, TH350, 4WD, factory A/C, tilt, radio delete, 77K miles, orig. paint/interior

12-31-2010, 06:45 PM	#2
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Barn raising Figured I would take it out and take a couple of pictures that were not in my driveway. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

01-01-2011, 12:06 AM	#3
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Barn raising Love it. The sign looks great.

01-01-2011, 11:46 AM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Barn raising those were some cool shots __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-01-2011, 12:08 PM	#5
redracer95 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: oak harbor, ohio Posts: 133	Re: Barn raising hey- from the Sandusky, oh area. the truck looks great. nice job man.

01-11-2011, 11:45 PM	#6
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: Barn raising This is my favorite truck on this site.. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

01-15-2011, 11:03 PM	#8
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Barn raising That is a cool pickup!

01-16-2011, 12:14 AM	#9
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Barn raising Hey, for you tires I have a great idea. Alsa Corporation "Rubber Paint" Nothing sticks better to rubber! Rubber Paint goes where other paints dare not tread! It sticks to most rubbers and pliable urethane substrates with unequaled "stretch". No more cracking or peeling like traditional paint. Our special formulation retains it's flexibility much longer than other products which use flex additives that leach out of the paint finish over time. Rubber Paint is an ideal product for restoring or retouching the color if your rubber. Email them, it isn't on their website, but it's in the catalog. http://alsacorp.com/ __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-16-2011, 01:10 AM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Barn raising how hard was it to register your truck as a 1/2 ton

01-16-2011, 04:52 AM	#11
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Barn raising Well that is an interesting story, I am still in the process of it. Had a camper shell on it when I bought it so it had auto plates. When I restored the black and yellow plates for it I went back to commercial. They only asked me to weigh the vehicle, they never had any question about C20 or C10 status. But I am having a heck of a time getting the YOM plates on the truck. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

01-16-2011, 04:07 PM	#13
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: Barn raising Mike, I'm thinking of running the Patriot side pipes on my 71. Where did you get them ,what length kit did you orgionaly buy,and how is the sound outside and inside the cab at idle and on the throttle? Thank's, Tom

01-16-2011, 06:29 PM	#16
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Barn raising wow ! gotta say nice build. i just looked threw the pics (ill read later) awsome work. !!!! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-17-2011, 10:13 AM	#17
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Barn raising If it was me I would just swap the VIN tags. I know, I know... but the cabs are exactly the same, so morally speaking I think it would be ok to do. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

01-22-2011, 02:18 PM	#18
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Barn raising Had a little bit of time to waste the other day so I finally got to finish off the trailing arms the way I wanted to. Went and got some solid aluminum round stock and made myself some billet trailing arm ends and polished them up, and installed a set screw to hold them all in place. I am happy with the results and I think it finishes off the arm nicely. I will eventually clear coat them but for now I just put some sealer on them. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

01-22-2011, 02:21 PM	#19
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Barn raising looks killer, what did you use for a "sealer" __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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01-22-2011, 02:40 PM	#20
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Barn raising The guy who polished my grill sugested Master Formula. I got it at the San Diego County Fair last year, it seems to work ok, haven't used it too much though. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

01-22-2011, 04:43 PM	#21
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Barn raising Also, try Gords polish. http://www.gordsaluminumpolish.com/ __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-22-2011, 04:52 PM	#22
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Barn raising thanks for the tips __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-24-2011, 03:08 PM	#23
longhorn396 S.D.M.F. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westport, In Posts: 639	Re: Barn raising Awesome truck man. I love the lowering kit and all the custom work u did i wish i could do all of that. U should paint the chevrolet in the grille black and around the headlights or have someone photoshop it to see what it would look like. __________________ 1969 Chevy Longhorn 396/400 3/4 ton. 1991 Chevy Camaro RS 305/700r4 1978 Honda XL175 and XL350(the evil twin) 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14r drag bike-best e.t. 9.4@145 mph without nitrous 1971 BSA Thunderbolt 650cc

01-27-2011, 07:13 PM	#24
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Barn raising Garth, I would love to get some of the San Diego members together. Seems like the So Cal chapter is mostly up in L.A. area. I am going to start going to the La Mesa and El Cajon street meets when they start up again. I know that spots can be reserved for clubs to come and park, and it would be cool to have a whole line of trucks on display. Long Horn, Yeah, that is on my list to get done, but I just cannot seem to find the time and I have a bunch of other projects in line in front of it. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583 Last edited by Mike Bradbury; 01-27-2011 at 07:14 PM.

01-27-2011, 07:18 PM	#25
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Barn raising Hey I almost forgot, after about 8 month battle with the DMV they finally said uncle and issued the YOM plates that I restored. Had them on the truck that day. Now I just need to build a rear bumper to hang it on, The rear window placement is getting old. Pics tommorrow. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

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