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yellaboi · 03-06-2011, 04:58 PM

This is my first project ever! I have a '67 C-10 SWB that I'm working on and plan on completing in the near future. These pics below are from the 68 that we parted out to complete my 67 and also the short frame. I've been having a tremendous amount of fun with this project, its got me a little closer to a friend of mine who's like a big brother to me as well as teachin' (leave the 'g' off, I'm from Oklahoma) my sons what I know on these trucks...I'll upload more pics periodically and just giving you guys fair warning, it is far from any eye candy right now BUT I will get there soon

slick copper · 03-06-2011, 06:52 PM

Nice! Can't wait to see more! Hope to start my own build thread one of these days!

yellaboi · 03-06-2011, 06:57 PM

Thanks! I'll put more up ASAP

gearys 5600 · 03-06-2011, 07:23 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma !!! NICE start, need more pics.

Orangetonicclicc · 03-06-2011, 07:28 PM

I see ya!!!!!!

JasonBird · 03-06-2011, 08:08 PM

are you going to keep the trim from the 68? And welcome to the board! there is a ton of great people here that will keep you informed and inspired!

67chevy1series · 03-06-2011, 11:39 PM

nice! so is this a 67 build or a 68 build?

yellaboi · 03-07-2011, 12:23 AM

JasonBird, I am not keeping the trim and thanks for the welcome. I've look at some of the people on the board and everyone is nice, encouraging and helpful!!!

yellaboi · 03-07-2011, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

nice! so is this a 67 build or a 68 build?

It'll be a 67 with the small back window on the cab.

67chevy1series · 03-07-2011, 12:57 AM

great i love a good short window shorty! i have one to a link to my build is in my signature

yellaboi · 03-07-2011, 08:04 PM

Here's a few more pics...
-this is were we removed the front fenders and grill
-removed the hood
-pic of the "mouse trap" lol I'll explain later kinda funny!!!
- a couple of pics of my lil "yellaboi's"/helpers or inthewayers lol gotta love em!

fishbone95 · 04-25-2012, 12:13 PM

Looking good, what are your plans with the drivetrain?

sgaylord · 04-25-2012, 12:55 PM

Looks like you have plenty help! Good luck with the build.

Steve

Tinkermc · 04-25-2012, 10:03 PM

good help is hard to find and I see that you hired a helper already and then you have all of us. Sounds like 2 good choices 2 me

67c10rustbuket · 04-26-2012, 12:25 AM

Okay I know you were on here this morning and its been a year since your last update, so whats up? Update time buddy! Nice project

btw

yellaboi · 04-26-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fishbone95

Looking good, what are your plans with the drivetrain?

My plans for the drive train are still up in the air. I've already pulled the sb 327 from the longbed that I parted out. Do you have any suggestions?
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yellaboi · 04-26-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sgaylord

Looks like you have plenty help! Good luck with the build.

Steve

Yes sGaylord I have plenty of "help" when it comes to eating but when it comes to truck work they make great supervisors!!!
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yellaboi · 04-26-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

good help is hard to find and I see that you hired a helper already and then you have all of us. Sounds like 2 good choices 2 me

Tinkermc, thanks for all the help. Everyone on here has ALWAYS been helpful and I've gotten great feedback!
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yellaboi · 04-26-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Okay I know you were on here this morning and its been a year since your last update, so whats up? Update time buddy! Nice project

btw

Ok ok ok lol!!!!

Mt family and I have had a lot going on including finishing Nuclear medicine school, getting a new home, and having 3 kids within that timeframe! a set of twins and 1 single amd now we have 7 total!Not much has been done but I will post some updates ASAP!
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yellaboi · 04-26-2012, 09:32 PM

Here are a few more pics I started to wire grind my frame last year and attempt to put primer on...now I'm a complete rookie when it comes to ANYTHING mechanical so please keep that in mind and vets help/comments/suggestions ALWAYS welcome : )

yellaboi · 04-26-2012, 09:38 PM

Here's where half of the frame is primed...

yellaboi · 04-26-2012, 10:18 PM

Like I mentioned before I'm a rookie at this but we pulled my sb 327 out of the longbed and it ran ok before pulling. Any suggestions on what to check for or replace. I know I'm changing the cam and lifters for sure, any suggestions on replacements for a strong motor to keep running???

67c10rustbuket · 04-26-2012, 10:57 PM

Sounds like you've had a busy year! Nice job on the frame.

On the engine I would suggest pulling the heads and oil pan to inspect the rotating assembly and cylinder bore since you are going to be digging in and swapping the cam. That and upgrade to an HEI distributor. Probably obvious but: dist cap, rotor, spark plugs, wires, new carb or rebuild the existing one, a new intake manifold would probably be a good idea also to get the most from your cam upgrade, NOS

Okay maybe not the NOS just yet. Later

raull · 04-26-2012, 11:23 PM

nice job so far on the frame , you should be ok the rest of the way !!!!

yellaboi · 04-29-2012, 01:59 PM

I "tried" painting my block

. I want to go with an alumium look on the block and heads. I still plan on getting those heads looked at and getting my cam and lifters installed plus all the obvious things. But here's are a couple of more pics of the engine which still has a way to go...

03-06-2011, 04:58 PM	#1
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful This is my first project ever! I have a '67 C-10 SWB that I'm working on and plan on completing in the near future. These pics below are from the 68 that we parted out to complete my 67 and also the short frame. I've been having a tremendous amount of fun with this project, its got me a little closer to a friend of mine who's like a big brother to me as well as teachin' (leave the 'g' off, I'm from Oklahoma) my sons what I know on these trucks...I'll upload more pics periodically and just giving you guys fair warning, it is far from any eye candy right now BUT I will get there soon Attached Images Last edited by yellaboi; 03-06-2011 at 05:10 PM.

03-06-2011, 06:52 PM	#2
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Nice! Can't wait to see more! Hope to start my own build thread one of these days! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

03-06-2011, 06:57 PM	#3
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Thanks! I'll put more up ASAP __________________ --soon to be Simply Bluetiful '67 SWB-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4534028

03-06-2011, 07:23 PM	#4
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Welcome from Oklahoma !!! NICE start, need more pics. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

03-06-2011, 07:28 PM	#5
Orangetonicclicc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 744	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful I see ya!!!!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ban+Retro:fro:

03-06-2011, 08:08 PM	#6
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful are you going to keep the trim from the 68? And welcome to the board! there is a ton of great people here that will keep you informed and inspired! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad! Last edited by JasonBird; 03-06-2011 at 08:09 PM.

03-06-2011, 11:39 PM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful nice! so is this a 67 build or a 68 build?

03-07-2011, 12:23 AM	#8
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful JasonBird, I am not keeping the trim and thanks for the welcome. I've look at some of the people on the board and everyone is nice, encouraging and helpful!!! __________________ --soon to be Simply Bluetiful '67 SWB-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4534028

03-07-2011, 12:57 AM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful great i love a good short window shorty! i have one to a link to my build is in my signature Last edited by 67chevy1series; 03-07-2011 at 12:57 AM.

03-07-2011, 08:04 PM	#11
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Here's a few more pics... -this is were we removed the front fenders and grill -removed the hood -pic of the "mouse trap" lol I'll explain later kinda funny!!! - a couple of pics of my lil "yellaboi's"/helpers or inthewayers lol gotta love em! Attached Images __________________ --soon to be Simply Bluetiful '67 SWB-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4534028 Last edited by yellaboi; 03-07-2011 at 08:05 PM.

04-25-2012, 12:13 PM	#12
fishbone95 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 90	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Looking good, what are your plans with the drivetrain?

04-25-2012, 12:55 PM	#13
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Looks like you have plenty help! Good luck with the build. Steve __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

04-25-2012, 10:03 PM	#14
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful good help is hard to find and I see that you hired a helper already and then you have all of us. Sounds like 2 good choices 2 me

04-26-2012, 12:25 AM	#15
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,807	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Okay I know you were on here this morning and its been a year since your last update, so whats up? Update time buddy! Nice project btw __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-26-2012, 09:32 PM	#20
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Here are a few more pics I started to wire grind my frame last year and attempt to put primer on...now I'm a complete rookie when it comes to ANYTHING mechanical so please keep that in mind and vets help/comments/suggestions ALWAYS welcome : ) Attached Images __________________ --soon to be Simply Bluetiful '67 SWB-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4534028



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04-26-2012, 09:38 PM	#21
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Here's where half of the frame is primed... Attached Images __________________ --soon to be Simply Bluetiful '67 SWB-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4534028

04-26-2012, 10:18 PM	#22
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Like I mentioned before I'm a rookie at this but we pulled my sb 327 out of the longbed and it ran ok before pulling. Any suggestions on what to check for or replace. I know I'm changing the cam and lifters for sure, any suggestions on replacements for a strong motor to keep running??? Attached Images __________________ --soon to be Simply Bluetiful '67 SWB-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4534028

04-26-2012, 10:57 PM	#23
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,807	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful Sounds like you've had a busy year! Nice job on the frame. On the engine I would suggest pulling the heads and oil pan to inspect the rotating assembly and cylinder bore since you are going to be digging in and swapping the cam. That and upgrade to an HEI distributor. Probably obvious but: dist cap, rotor, spark plugs, wires, new carb or rebuild the existing one, a new intake manifold would probably be a good idea also to get the most from your cam upgrade, NOS Okay maybe not the NOS just yet. Later __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-26-2012, 11:23 PM	#24
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful nice job so far on the frame , you should be ok the rest of the way !!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

04-29-2012, 01:59 PM	#25
yellaboi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okmulgee/Tulsa, OK Posts: 47	Re: My first project! '67 SWB C-10, soon to be Simply BLUEtiful I "tried" painting my block. I want to go with an alumium look on the block and heads. I still plan on getting those heads looked at and getting my cam and lifters installed plus all the obvious things. But here's are a couple of more pics of the engine which still has a way to go... Attached Images __________________ --soon to be Simply Bluetiful '67 SWB-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4534028 Last edited by yellaboi; 04-29-2012 at 02:12 PM. Reason: pics were off center

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