I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RustySunShine · 12-11-2013, 10:48 AM

New guy here, and I just want to share what I found while at the Daytona Turkey Rod Run.

Excluding the rust this is a pretty solid truck..

Even the inside looks solid..

The seller also gave me a set of rust free Suburban doors, I can't believe how rust free! I am amazed. He also threw in a complete AC set up...
front AND rear out of a Suburban (all of the pieces and parts).
The front end is not so hot looking but I have that covered.

I am going to use this one.. from my '69 truck project

**LockDoc** · 12-11-2013, 11:06 AM

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Neat find. I would really like to have a panel. Keep us updated on the progress.

Looks like your cat has to inspect all the new stuff too..

LockDoc

RustySunShine · 12-11-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Neat find. I would really like to have a panel. Keep us updated on the progress.

Looks like your cat has to inspect all the new stuff too..

LockDoc

Thanks LockDoc. Ha Ha Yes she did approve and for some silly reason so did my wife! I am amazed at how solid this thing is. Now i just need to sell all the '69 truck parts I have been hording for the past 2 years to fund this one!!!!

Average Joe · 12-11-2013, 10:56 PM

Looks like a great start. Panels are so cool.

**LockDoc** · 12-11-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RustySunShine

Thanks LockDoc. Ha Ha Yes she did approve and for some silly reason so did my wife! I am amazed at how solid this thing is. Now i just need to sell all the '69 truck parts I have been hording for the past 2 years to fund this one!!!!

The cat isn't as important as the wife but my cat does the same thing...

Just be sure and sign up for the Premium membership if you are going to sell the parts on here. 25 bucks a year but you have a captive audience...

LockDoc

**70cst** · 12-12-2013, 01:32 AM

That is going to be one sweet ride

robb67 · 12-12-2013, 01:40 PM

Looks awesome!! I'll enjoy watching you get it together. Makes me nostalgic for the pre-resto version of my panel...
Cheers

RustySunShine · 12-12-2013, 08:10 PM

Thanks, I was pleasantly surprised then I took the floor mat out. the floors feel solid. There are some holes in the inner rockers and it is real lacy up by the pedals

Funny thing is I just bought a new Floor pan and toe kick panel for my '69 Chevy... now I can't use the floor pan but the kick panel and some patches I'll be golden.
From the passenger side...

CG · 12-12-2013, 08:15 PM

Why cant you use the floor pan? ... did you buy the giant one for the whole underside of the pick up or just the fronts? Just the fronts should be the same as the truck. I bought just the fronts for pick up for my panel. My body guy had to cut em up a bunch, but that was just because they were a crappy fit no matter what you put em in =)

RustySunShine · 12-12-2013, 08:27 PM

My plans for this truck is to paint it the same GM color on the body and do the roof white or a light GM silver and fix the rust. I really want it to look like it did when it came out of the factory.
Except for this...

A Florida truck needs AC...

Front and rear!!

RustySunShine · 12-12-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Why cant you use the floor pan? ... did you buy the giant one for the whole underside of the pick up or just the fronts? Just the fronts should be the same as the truck. I bought just the fronts for pick up for my panel. My body guy had to cut em up a bunch, but that was just because they were a crappy fit no matter what you put em in =)

The complete floor pan braces and all. It's an A.M.D pan.

CG · 12-12-2013, 10:56 PM

OK that makes sense ... good luck with the build. My nephews may goad me into actually getting my panel on the road in 2014 ... We'll see =)

RustySunShine · 12-12-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

OK that makes sense ... good luck with the build. My nephews may goad me into actually getting my panel on the road in 2014 ... We'll see =)

Do it! There aren't many of these around; I am in love with the '69- '70 front ends, I have always thought the shiny grill with the word Chevrolet across the middle was the coolest look.

CG · 12-12-2013, 11:43 PM

You are going to be disappointed in mine ... Its a 69 with a 68 front end =)

RustySunShine · 12-12-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

You are going to be disappointed in mine ... Its a 69 with a 68 front end =)

LOL no I wont it is still a Chevy!

robb67 · 12-12-2013, 11:50 PM

For what it's worth, I used a pick up floor in my cab as well. It worked out well, with a little trimming from behind where the seats would be and it also allowed me to get truck seats easily since the mounting was the same.
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CG · 12-12-2013, 11:53 PM

The doors fenders and hood have been done hanging in my shop for a few years. The body is done parked out in the FIL barn for a few years and the chassis has been done for going on a year (built by board member Livrat for me). So now all I need to do is see you guys that have been posting a bunch of panels lately to keep taking pictures of your progress to help motivate us.

So keep posting your pics RustySS ... no more jacking your thread from me =)

RustySunShine · 12-14-2013, 12:14 AM

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For what it's worth, I used a pick up floor in my cab as well. It worked out well, with a little trimming from behind where the seats would be and it also allowed me to get truck seats easily since the mounting was the same.
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robb that looks cool and I noticed you left part of the rear cross brace on. How did it match to the rocker?

robb67 · 12-14-2013, 01:22 AM

This work was done by my friends but luckily I've got pics, hope they help...for more details I'd be happy to ask them and pass along info.

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Cheers,
Rob.

Evan's 1965 · 12-14-2013, 01:39 AM

Neat looking panel. Certainly don't see those everyday.

Onelefttoget · 12-15-2013, 02:48 AM

I don't know if anybody cares but 70 was the last year of panel trucks the reason is 71 was the first year of that ever so long over used Chevy van. That killed production of panel Trucks so if you see a panel with 72 nose grill just smile and tell the person. Nice truck ,window suburbans lived till 72

In The Ten Ring · 12-15-2013, 04:40 AM

You are a bad, bad person for rubbing that panel in our faces!

JUST KIDDING! I think it's great and posting makes me want one more and more.

I wondered why the panel disappeared....so the van took it over. I'd still rather have a panel though....vans are not attractive in my mind.

pritch · 12-15-2013, 01:11 PM

Welcome to the club!

RustySunShine · 12-15-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by robb67

This work was done by my friends but luckily I've got pics, hope they help...for more details I'd be happy to ask them and pass along info.

Cheers,
Rob.

Rob the picture are awesome! Just what I was looking for! I hope I can just patch the floor and sell the Truck Pan to someone who really needs it.

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Originally Posted by Evan's 1965

Neat looking panel. Certainly don't see those everyday.

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Originally Posted by Onelefttoget

I don't know if anybody cares but 70 was the last year of panel trucks the reason is 71 was the first year of that ever so long over used Chevy van. That killed production of panel Trucks so if you see a panel with 72 nose grill just smile and tell the person. Nice truck ,window suburbans lived till 72

I gotta tell ya it was love at first sight! LOL! I do love the oddball cars!

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Originally Posted by pritch

Welcome to the club!

Thank you.

ADMIN.. I decided to make this a build thread ( I don't want to clutter) would you please move this to the build thread?

vectorit · 12-15-2013, 08:37 PM

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ADMIN.. I decided to make this a build thread ( I don't want to clutter) would you please move this to the build thread?[/COLOR]

Done

12-11-2013, 10:48 AM	#1
RustySunShine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Port Richey Florida Posts: 53	I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel New guy here, and I just want to share what I found while at the Daytona Turkey Rod Run. Excluding the rust this is a pretty solid truck.. Even the inside looks solid.. The seller also gave me a set of rust free Suburban doors, I can't believe how rust free! I am amazed. He also threw in a complete AC set up... front AND rear out of a Suburban (all of the pieces and parts). The front end is not so hot looking but I have that covered. I am going to use this one.. from my '69 truck project

12-11-2013, 11:06 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel - Neat find. I would really like to have a panel. Keep us updated on the progress. Looks like your cat has to inspect all the new stuff too.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-11-2013, 10:56 PM	#4
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel Looks like a great start. Panels are so cool. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

12-12-2013, 01:32 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel That is going to be one sweet ride __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-12-2013, 01:40 PM	#7
robb67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC Posts: 252	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel Looks awesome!! I'll enjoy watching you get it together. Makes me nostalgic for the pre-resto version of my panel... Cheers

12-12-2013, 08:10 PM	#8
RustySunShine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Port Richey Florida Posts: 53	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel Thanks, I was pleasantly surprised then I took the floor mat out. the floors feel solid. There are some holes in the inner rockers and it is real lacy up by the pedals Funny thing is I just bought a new Floor pan and toe kick panel for my '69 Chevy... now I can't use the floor pan but the kick panel and some patches I'll be golden. From the passenger side...

12-12-2013, 08:15 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel Why cant you use the floor pan? ... did you buy the giant one for the whole underside of the pick up or just the fronts? Just the fronts should be the same as the truck. I bought just the fronts for pick up for my panel. My body guy had to cut em up a bunch, but that was just because they were a crappy fit no matter what you put em in =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

12-12-2013, 08:27 PM	#10
RustySunShine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Port Richey Florida Posts: 53	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel My plans for this truck is to paint it the same GM color on the body and do the roof white or a light GM silver and fix the rust. I really want it to look like it did when it came out of the factory. Except for this... A Florida truck needs AC... Front and rear!!

12-12-2013, 10:56 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel OK that makes sense ... good luck with the build. My nephews may goad me into actually getting my panel on the road in 2014 ... We'll see =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

12-12-2013, 11:43 PM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel You are going to be disappointed in mine ... Its a 69 with a 68 front end =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

12-12-2013, 11:50 PM	#16
robb67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC Posts: 252	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel For what it's worth, I used a pick up floor in my cab as well. It worked out well, with a little trimming from behind where the seats would be and it also allowed me to get truck seats easily since the mounting was the same.

12-12-2013, 11:53 PM	#17
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel The doors fenders and hood have been done hanging in my shop for a few years. The body is done parked out in the FIL barn for a few years and the chassis has been done for going on a year (built by board member Livrat for me). So now all I need to do is see you guys that have been posting a bunch of panels lately to keep taking pictures of your progress to help motivate us. So keep posting your pics RustySS ... no more jacking your thread from me =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

12-14-2013, 01:22 AM	#19
robb67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC Posts: 252	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel This work was done by my friends but luckily I've got pics, hope they help...for more details I'd be happy to ask them and pass along info. Cheers, Rob.

12-14-2013, 01:39 AM	#20
Evan's 1965 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 84	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel Neat looking panel. Certainly don't see those everyday.

12-15-2013, 02:48 AM	#21
Onelefttoget Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rainier washington Posts: 28	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel I don't know if anybody cares but 70 was the last year of panel trucks the reason is 71 was the first year of that ever so long over used Chevy van. That killed production of panel Trucks so if you see a panel with 72 nose grill just smile and tell the person. Nice truck ,window suburbans lived till 72



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12-15-2013, 04:40 AM	#22
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel You are a bad, bad person for rubbing that panel in our faces! JUST KIDDING! I think it's great and posting makes me want one more and more. I wondered why the panel disappeared....so the van took it over. I'd still rather have a panel though....vans are not attractive in my mind.

12-15-2013, 01:11 PM	#23
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: I couldn't resist.. My new 1970 Panel Welcome to the club! __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

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