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68shortwide · 09-14-2014, 10:59 PM

Looks good!

dukes72 · 11-14-2014, 10:14 PM

Sorry it has been so long since I posted. The truck is coming along and I finally have some paint on it. It's the original medium green from 67. The truck is turning out great. I had a couple runs, but they sanded out. It's too bad the whether dropped so I can't finish paining until it warms up. We still have to paint the hood and the grill. The bed will come later. Here some pics

rwade · 11-14-2014, 11:25 PM

Beautiful truck sir. Love the color! Can't wait to see some more of it come together.

Wade

Bennett68C10 · 11-15-2014, 10:29 AM

I agree with Wade, love the color. Truck is looking really nice!!!

Lees68GMC · 11-15-2014, 11:43 AM

Great looking Truck!! What wheels are you using Coys, other manufacturer?

rwade · 11-15-2014, 11:44 AM

What did you do to convert your rear end to 5 lug? Re drill the original axles, or use after markets?

Thanks, Wade

dukes72 · 11-15-2014, 06:00 PM

Thanks Guys,
The wheels are coys, 20x8.5 and 20x10's. The truck should drop another 3/4" or more once the rest of the truck is put together. I can't wait to see it back together.
The rear end is out of 90's Zr2 s10. This rear end is 4" wider than the normal s10 and has 3.73 and posi. It's about 1" narrower than a 71-72 rearend, but wider than the 67-70 rear end. It is 5x4.75, so I go Mcgaughy's bid brake kit with that bolt pattern. I am going to run a 1/2" spacer in the rear to get the back tires out a little more. I wanted to use a different wheel, but the lead time and additional cost of custom made wheels was more than I wanted to spend.

**GAc10boy** · 11-15-2014, 06:51 PM

Very nice progress! In for this one.

Kennuck · 11-15-2014, 07:20 PM

This is very similar to my build. I went with a new bed as well, I got it from Bill's Truck Shop in Courtice, Ontario they were Woodall parts and are very nice. I sold my stepside bed, I like the fleet's better.
I too went with a 2002 5.3 4L60e combo and modified the truck harness to work. If you haven't decided on manifolds yet, just letting you know the truck manifolds won't work, I went with Trailblazer SS Manifolds.

Anyways I'm liking your build so I'm subscribed to follow along.

Cheers
Ken

Indyspecracer · 11-15-2014, 07:49 PM

Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks great!

swamp rat · 11-16-2014, 03:14 AM

Thats gonna be a sharp 67!

**kitsbeach** · 11-16-2014, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukes72

Sorry it has been so long since I posted. The truck is coming along and I finally have some paint on it. It's the original medium green from 67.

Is that the "503" green or a different green.?

dukes72 · 11-16-2014, 02:58 PM

Yep, it's 503, I went to PPG and had them pull up 503 from 1967.

67chevy1 · 11-16-2014, 04:02 PM

subscrribing

**Homebuilt Hotrods** · 11-16-2014, 04:17 PM

Nice build!

kyuss · 11-16-2014, 04:47 PM

That color is awesome! Truck looks great.

slowcpe · 11-16-2014, 06:09 PM

Looking good. Love the color.

sixSEVENcTEN · 11-19-2014, 04:42 PM

Great Progress. Way to rep Medium Green!

Sklptrljay · 11-19-2014, 05:01 PM

Very nice. It's always a gratifying feeling when you finally see some color on your hours

, and hours

of work!

dukes72 · 11-23-2014, 10:21 AM

Making some progress this week. My goal is to get this truck out of my shop at work and bring it to my garage before thanksgiving. It's hard to sneak in a few hours of work when the trucks not home., so I'm looking forward to that.
We prepped the hood and grill for paint. I got the steering column repainted, finally put in the center link and tie rods. Also dropped the old seat it. It feels good to just sit in the truck and pretend it's done.
Once I bring it home it's time to wire up this thing and get this motor running.

dukes72 · 11-23-2014, 10:22 AM

A couple more pics

dukes72 · 11-23-2014, 10:25 AM

I guess I also got the other door and fender hung. Threw the cowl on too.

dukes72 · 11-25-2014, 12:36 AM

Got the grill, glove box and ash tray painted tonight.

dukes72 · 11-25-2014, 11:35 PM

Got the good painted tonight. The trucks coming home tomorrow.

tinsoldier · 11-26-2014, 12:15 AM

Beautiful. I wish I had spaces to work on my truck like you.

09-14-2014, 10:59 PM	#26
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Looks good! __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

11-14-2014, 10:14 PM	#27
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Sorry it has been so long since I posted. The truck is coming along and I finally have some paint on it. It's the original medium green from 67. The truck is turning out great. I had a couple runs, but they sanded out. It's too bad the whether dropped so I can't finish paining until it warms up. We still have to paint the hood and the grill. The bed will come later. Here some pics Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-14-2014, 11:25 PM	#28
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Beautiful truck sir. Love the color! Can't wait to see some more of it come together. Wade

11-15-2014, 10:29 AM	#29
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 I agree with Wade, love the color. Truck is looking really nice!!! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-15-2014, 11:43 AM	#30
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Great looking Truck!! What wheels are you using Coys, other manufacturer? __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

11-15-2014, 11:44 AM	#31
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 What did you do to convert your rear end to 5 lug? Re drill the original axles, or use after markets? Thanks, Wade

11-15-2014, 06:00 PM	#32
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Thanks Guys, The wheels are coys, 20x8.5 and 20x10's. The truck should drop another 3/4" or more once the rest of the truck is put together. I can't wait to see it back together. The rear end is out of 90's Zr2 s10. This rear end is 4" wider than the normal s10 and has 3.73 and posi. It's about 1" narrower than a 71-72 rearend, but wider than the 67-70 rear end. It is 5x4.75, so I go Mcgaughy's bid brake kit with that bolt pattern. I am going to run a 1/2" spacer in the rear to get the back tires out a little more. I wanted to use a different wheel, but the lead time and additional cost of custom made wheels was more than I wanted to spend. __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-15-2014, 06:51 PM	#33
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Very nice progress! In for this one. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

11-15-2014, 07:20 PM	#34
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 This is very similar to my build. I went with a new bed as well, I got it from Bill's Truck Shop in Courtice, Ontario they were Woodall parts and are very nice. I sold my stepside bed, I like the fleet's better. I too went with a 2002 5.3 4L60e combo and modified the truck harness to work. If you haven't decided on manifolds yet, just letting you know the truck manifolds won't work, I went with Trailblazer SS Manifolds. Anyways I'm liking your build so I'm subscribed to follow along. Cheers Ken __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

11-15-2014, 07:49 PM	#35
Indyspecracer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 103	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks great!

11-16-2014, 03:14 AM	#36
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Thats gonna be a sharp 67! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-16-2014, 02:58 PM	#38
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Yep, it's 503, I went to PPG and had them pull up 503 from 1967. __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-16-2014, 04:02 PM	#39
67chevy1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: marshall, il Posts: 282	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 subscrribing

11-16-2014, 04:17 PM	#40
Homebuilt Hotrods Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 347	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Nice build! __________________ Garage Built

11-16-2014, 04:47 PM	#41
kyuss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: merryland Posts: 98	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 That color is awesome! Truck looks great. __________________ IG -- @930chas



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11-16-2014, 06:09 PM	#42
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Looking good. Love the color. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

11-19-2014, 04:42 PM	#43
sixSEVENcTEN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 32	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Great Progress. Way to rep Medium Green! __________________ Kelley 1967 C10 LWB Fleetside - Original 283, Muncie 3-Speed on Column -Porterbuilt Stage 1 Front / Stage 2 Rear Accuair E-Level iLevel - GM Transit 22s w/ '52 caps Project Simple Green the build of Lucille - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650871

11-19-2014, 05:01 PM	#44
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Very nice. It's always a gratifying feeling when you finally see some color on your hours, and hours, and hours of work! __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

11-23-2014, 10:21 AM	#45
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Making some progress this week. My goal is to get this truck out of my shop at work and bring it to my garage before thanksgiving. It's hard to sneak in a few hours of work when the trucks not home., so I'm looking forward to that. We prepped the hood and grill for paint. I got the steering column repainted, finally put in the center link and tie rods. Also dropped the old seat it. It feels good to just sit in the truck and pretend it's done. Once I bring it home it's time to wire up this thing and get this motor running. Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-23-2014, 10:22 AM	#46
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 A couple more pics Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-23-2014, 10:25 AM	#47
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 I guess I also got the other door and fender hung. Threw the cowl on too. Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-25-2014, 12:36 AM	#48
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Got the grill, glove box and ash tray painted tonight. Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-25-2014, 11:35 PM	#49
dukes72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 66	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Got the good painted tonight. The trucks coming home tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB Ls5.3 build Log http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630209

11-26-2014, 12:15 AM	#50
tinsoldier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Peachtree Corners, GA Posts: 84	Re: Project: "Out of Retirement" 67 SWB, ls5.3 Beautiful. I wish I had spaces to work on my truck like you.

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