Old school 67-72 shortbeds - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

'72customdeluxe · 03-22-2010, 11:50 PM

Maybe some painted/powdercoated smoothies or camaro
style rally wheels

jim zag · 03-23-2010, 06:42 AM

Old School long bed! Looks like I found it in a BARN! 383 Stroker with a turbo 400 and 70 series tires. Make it safe to drive and then DRIVE IT!!!!

REDNOSE65 · 03-23-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Here is one I built back in the 90s.

I kid you not, I called Summit (pre internet days) to order the wheels. The sales guy tried to talk me out of them. He kept saying Cragar SS wheels were old fashioned and no one ever bought them anymore.

Here is one I built about 7 years ago. Then, I ordered the wheels from Summit's website so I didn't have to convince the sales guy I was serious about buying the "old school" wheels.

I was poor when I built this one so I couldn't afford the nicer wheels and had to settle for rallys.

Later I matched the bed patina and went with steelie wheels, again, too broke to buy nice wheels..

Hell...they all look good, think I like the last one better.
I hear you about the wheels...Ima use steelys too. I like that look though.

kelsfine69 · 03-23-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister laugh

I love the look of your truck. I would love to see it in person one day.

Sure, were close enough

newbiearear · 03-23-2010, 10:08 AM

Here's Beth. Not quite finished but close.

sg701 · 03-23-2010, 10:45 AM

Mondo: Rarely pass up an opportunity to show her off

What size wheel, backspacing, tires do you have, and do they tuck in?

nicks05z71 · 03-23-2010, 01:21 PM

Ive had some guys that worked at a sunoco station back in the day and said the station had a truck just like mine, I guess you could call it old school.

100gold · 03-27-2010, 10:23 PM

This thread needs a bump! Nice trucks fellas.

bigguy69 · 03-27-2010, 11:01 PM

i like all of them!!!

Mike J · 03-27-2010, 11:15 PM

I love your truck Nick! That looks awesome!

here's mine. Sorry I dont have any better pics yet!
15x7 Corvette style 6-lug Rallys with Bullet caps and Bullet lugs, 225/75/15 skinny WW tires - cant decide if they need some hot rod trim rings yet, gotta see the truck outside the garage first...

prostreetC-10 · 03-28-2010, 12:37 AM

I've always been a "run 'er till she blows" guy. This was when the stock clutch let go and 2 days before the 12" Centerforce went it. 15 Corvette ralleys. I like this pic because it shows just how skinny the tires are on the back!

Looks "old school" to me right down to the hilborn scoop!

Mondo · 03-28-2010, 12:39 AM

SG,
If you click on my title you can check out my album and the specs are at the top... it's a little tricky as I have disc brakes, aftermarket upper A-arms to correct castor etc.. and I wouldn't want to steer you wrong.
That being said, I have 255/60 & 275/60/15s; 8in front & 10in rear with 4in backspace on all (narrow rear end). No problems with clearances and I think it rides better than stock.

1968ratrod · 03-28-2010, 01:00 AM

heres mine.......

Mike J · 03-28-2010, 06:01 PM

cool truck man!

Hottrucks · 03-28-2010, 07:27 PM

Newbiearear is that a 70 grill with 67/68 hood..I like the look
heres my old school...and soon to be repowered with &^$^%$**#......

Flat 67 · 03-28-2010, 08:31 PM

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Later I matched the bed patina and went with steelie wheels, again, too broke to buy nice wheels..

Tx,

I have a question,
You are saying that the "white" bed is the "blue" bed painted to have the patina look? How did you do that? What kind of white paint did you use? The reason I ask is because I would like to replace the fenders on my white truck and not repaint the entire truck.................Flat67

Tx Firefighter · 03-28-2010, 08:47 PM

I used Walmart house brand flat white spray paint.

After it dried, I used one of these...

some of this...

and one of these...

Scrub through the white paint in areas where you'd expect the paint to be worn, ie the top of body lines and edges. After that I even scuffed it up with a piece of chain and my boot soles. It matched pretty well when finished. You just have to stop and back away every so often to check progress from a distance to make it match the rest of the truck.

Flat 67 · 03-28-2010, 09:51 PM

Thanks Tx,
Now I'll go ahead and replace my sad fenders knowing I don't have to paint the whole truck.............Flat67
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67_C-30 · 03-28-2010, 10:01 PM

Here's my old school/beater/rat/shop truck - with and without the door logo. I just have a sweet spot for old white steelies and hub caps! The wheels are 15 X 8 on the rear and 15 X 6's on the front with 275/60R15's out back and 215/75R15's up front.

67_C-30 · 03-28-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I used Walmart house brand flat white spray paint.

After it dried, I used one of these...

some of this...

and one of these...

Scrub through the white paint in areas where you'd expect the paint to be worn, ie the top of body lines and edges. After that I even scuffed it up with a piece of chain and my boot soles. It matched pretty well when finished. You just have to stop and back away every so often to check progress from a distance to make it match the rest of the truck.

) on my truck. The door had a black spray paint on it, and matched it up pretty I think.

wp silverado · 03-28-2010, 10:29 PM

old school

**stllookn** · 03-29-2010, 02:43 AM

OK...my turn.

REDNOSE65 · 03-29-2010, 07:02 AM

good lookin trucks...keep the pix comin!!!

prostreetC-10 · 03-29-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

OK...my turn.

Nice truck. You nailed the stance on this one!!!

marcsRX · 03-29-2010, 10:43 AM

03-22-2010, 11:50 PM	#26
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Maybe some painted/powdercoated smoothies or camaro style rally wheels __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

03-23-2010, 06:42 AM	#27
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Old School long bed! Looks like I found it in a BARN! 383 Stroker with a turbo 400 and 70 series tires. Make it safe to drive and then DRIVE IT!!!! Attached Images __________________ JIM ZAG

03-23-2010, 10:08 AM	#30
newbiearear Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: churchill manitoba Posts: 16	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Here's Beth. Not quite finished but close. Attached Images Last edited by newbiearear; 03-23-2010 at 10:14 AM.

03-23-2010, 10:45 AM	#31
sg701 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clute, Tx Posts: 1	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Mondo: Rarely pass up an opportunity to show her off What size wheel, backspacing, tires do you have, and do they tuck in?

03-23-2010, 01:21 PM	#32
nicks05z71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willard,Ohio Posts: 87	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Ive had some guys that worked at a sunoco station back in the day and said the station had a truck just like mine, I guess you could call it old school.

03-27-2010, 10:23 PM	#33
100gold Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weiser,Idaho Posts: 234	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds This thread needs a bump! Nice trucks fellas.

03-27-2010, 11:01 PM	#34
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds i like all of them!!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

03-27-2010, 11:15 PM	#35
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds I love your truck Nick! That looks awesome! here's mine. Sorry I dont have any better pics yet! 15x7 Corvette style 6-lug Rallys with Bullet caps and Bullet lugs, 225/75/15 skinny WW tires - cant decide if they need some hot rod trim rings yet, gotta see the truck outside the garage first... Attached Images __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

03-28-2010, 12:37 AM	#36
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds I've always been a "run 'er till she blows" guy. This was when the stock clutch let go and 2 days before the 12" Centerforce went it. 15 Corvette ralleys. I like this pic because it shows just how skinny the tires are on the back! Looks "old school" to me right down to the hilborn scoop! Attached Images __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

03-28-2010, 12:39 AM	#37
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds SG, If you click on my title you can check out my album and the specs are at the top... it's a little tricky as I have disc brakes, aftermarket upper A-arms to correct castor etc.. and I wouldn't want to steer you wrong. That being said, I have 255/60 & 275/60/15s; 8in front & 10in rear with 4in backspace on all (narrow rear end). No problems with clearances and I think it rides better than stock.

03-28-2010, 01:00 AM	#38
1968ratrod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 171	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds heres mine....... Attached Images __________________ 1965 Chevy Suburban 2003 Chevrolet S10 2011 Harley Streetglide

03-28-2010, 06:01 PM	#39
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds cool truck man! __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

03-28-2010, 07:27 PM	#40
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Newbiearear is that a 70 grill with 67/68 hood..I like the look heres my old school...and soon to be repowered with &^$^%$#...... Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011** http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-28-2010, 08:47 PM	#42
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds I used Walmart house brand flat white spray paint. After it dried, I used one of these... some of this... and one of these... Scrub through the white paint in areas where you'd expect the paint to be worn, ie the top of body lines and edges. After that I even scuffed it up with a piece of chain and my boot soles. It matched pretty well when finished. You just have to stop and back away every so often to check progress from a distance to make it match the rest of the truck. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 03-28-2010 at 08:48 PM.

03-28-2010, 09:51 PM	#43
Flat 67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fresno,California Posts: 224	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Thanks Tx, Now I'll go ahead and replace my sad fenders knowing I don't have to paint the whole truck.............Flat67 Last edited by Flat 67; 03-28-2010 at 10:43 PM.



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03-28-2010, 10:01 PM	#44
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Old school 67-72 shortbeds Here's my old school/beater/rat/shop truck - with and without the door logo. I just have a sweet spot for old white steelies and hub caps! The wheels are 15 X 8 on the rear and 15 X 6's on the front with 275/60R15's out back and 215/75R15's up front. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 03-28-2010 at 10:02 PM.

03-28-2010, 10:29 PM	#46
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03-29-2010, 02:43 AM	#47
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03-29-2010, 07:02 AM	#48
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