Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

howard_m18 · 08-01-2009, 11:12 PM

I bought this 1967 SWB & it sat in my garage 10 yrs. until this yr. It has the wrong box on it = 1980's style box. It has a 1988 350 engine with a 700 4 speed automatic trans, both of which have been rebuilt. First thing we decided to do was find the correct box. Ended up going to the Warren Tech Center CAR & SWAP MEET to buy a box from a fellow Craigslist person. While there, a person asked if I wanted a project truck that he showed me pics of & so we took off to see it. It is better shape than the original, so the original became the organ donor truck.
It is a 1967 LWB with SRW. Since picking it up we have bought a CPP Grand Slam kit. This has a front disc brake conversion, 2 1/2 " front drop & a 4" drop in the back. I have bought some Boyd tires & wheels that I found on Craigslist. I have bought new rubbers for all the glass,all new brake lines to go with the Power Brakes that we switched over from the donor truck & new harnesses for headlights & tailights. I even picked up a Power windows & Power door locks kit.
Howard

**Palf70Step** · 08-02-2009, 08:18 AM

Looks like you have a good pair to work with. Be nice to see how she progresses. Good luck on the build.

howard_m18 · 08-02-2009, 09:47 AM

Thanks, Bill & I will keep the pics & progress going. I really want to make it to the big one on 8/15. The 15Th annual "WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE" FYI, it is the lastest cruise in the world as 30,000+ cars & 1.5 million people converge for 1 day in Detroit,Mi Their web site is: www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/

my67chevytruck · 08-02-2009, 11:44 AM

looks like a good start. Good luck on your build!

howard_m18 · 08-05-2009, 01:17 PM

We did more last night.

howard_m18 · 08-07-2009, 11:46 AM

Last night, we got another box of stuff for the project & the Power Brake Valve was added.

howard_m18 · 08-07-2009, 11:50 AM

Here is what the CPP 2 1/2" Drop & Power Disc Conversion Package looks like!

howard_m18 · 08-07-2009, 12:17 PM

This is what the Wheels & tires will look like. They are Boyd Coddington Smoothie II 17 x 8 x 6 lug Wheels with 235/50R/17 Kumbo tires. I got them off of Craigslist. The ones pictured on the truck will be for sale very soon.

72BlckButy · 08-07-2009, 01:47 PM

Nice progress!

howard_m18 · 08-08-2009, 11:15 PM

This is how it looks with the brakes hooked up.

howard_m18 · 08-11-2009, 01:24 PM

Slow BUT sure. Interior.

howard_m18 · 08-11-2009, 01:33 PM

The interior is getting closer!

howard_m18 · 08-11-2009, 01:39 PM

Interior from passenger side. Looking GOOD!

howard_m18 · 08-11-2009, 09:54 PM

The seats are just sitting there to see what the console will look like sitting there. I believe the console should be wider & taller? OPINIONS, PLEASE!! We are thinking of building one out of plexiglass & cover it with material to match the seat. It will be large enough for arm rests & even a CUSTOM SPOT for my GPS. PS. The driver's seat is power. Howard

**Palf70Step** · 08-12-2009, 04:58 AM

What is the console out of. To me, it seems to fit in there nicely. Maybe make something to merge the front end into the dsh.

OARNGESI · 08-12-2009, 05:49 AM

Looks really good so far

howard_m18 · 08-12-2009, 10:37 AM

Thinks for the words of encouragement! The seats & console are out of a Mustang. Hope this doesn't affect the driveability of the car. Ford parts in a chevy. LOL! I was trying to think of a long console, something like the old T-bird used to have & I can't think of a GM product that had that long of a console?

howard_m18 · 08-23-2009, 02:20 PM

Slow BUT STEADY!

howard_m18 · 08-23-2009, 02:29 PM

More Pics!!

howard_m18 · 08-26-2009, 02:04 AM

Tonight we got the engine where it belongs!!! Put it in place so we could measure drive shaft as we went from 6 cyl. Driveshaft to a 350 with a 700r trans. Also have to work on different parts to complete engine compartments

howard_m18 · 08-29-2009, 11:47 PM

SLOW BUT SURE! Front ready to prime & primed with 2 coats

howard_m18 · 08-29-2009, 11:50 PM

Rear ready to prime & Primed with 2 coats.

detroitc10 · 09-15-2009, 09:23 PM

looks like a winner to me keep up the good work!

VA72C10 · 09-15-2009, 11:37 PM

You're making good time on this. Nice job.

howard_m18 · 09-20-2009, 09:55 AM

Got the engine worked on. New hoses,chrome alternator & bracket along with chrome water neck. Just about ready to get it started sometime today. Needs a battery & gas. He(Jerry) is working on the doors as we speak. Will post pics later today. Howard

08-01-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! I bought this 1967 SWB & it sat in my garage 10 yrs. until this yr. It has the wrong box on it = 1980's style box. It has a 1988 350 engine with a 700 4 speed automatic trans, both of which have been rebuilt. First thing we decided to do was find the correct box. Ended up going to the Warren Tech Center CAR & SWAP MEET to buy a box from a fellow Craigslist person. While there, a person asked if I wanted a project truck that he showed me pics of & so we took off to see it. It is better shape than the original, so the original became the organ donor truck. It is a 1967 LWB with SRW. Since picking it up we have bought a CPP Grand Slam kit. This has a front disc brake conversion, 2 1/2 " front drop & a 4" drop in the back. I have bought some Boyd tires & wheels that I found on Craigslist. I have bought new rubbers for all the glass,all new brake lines to go with the Power Brakes that we switched over from the donor truck & new harnesses for headlights & tailights. I even picked up a Power windows & Power door locks kit. Howard Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-01-2009 at 11:49 PM.

08-02-2009, 08:18 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,670	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Looks like you have a good pair to work with. Be nice to see how she progresses. Good luck on the build. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-02-2009, 09:47 AM	#3
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Thanks, Bill & I will keep the pics & progress going. I really want to make it to the big one on 8/15. The 15Th annual "WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE" FYI, it is the lastest cruise in the world as 30,000+ cars & 1.5 million people converge for 1 day in Detroit,Mi Their web site is: www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/ __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-02-2009 at 05:57 PM.

08-02-2009, 11:44 AM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! looks like a good start. Good luck on your build! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-05-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! We did more last night. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-27-2009 at 11:00 PM.

08-07-2009, 11:46 AM	#6
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Last night, we got another box of stuff for the project & the Power Brake Valve was added. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

08-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#7
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Here is what the CPP 2 1/2" Drop & Power Disc Conversion Package looks like! Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

08-07-2009, 12:17 PM	#8
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! This is what the Wheels & tires will look like. They are Boyd Coddington Smoothie II 17 x 8 x 6 lug Wheels with 235/50R/17 Kumbo tires. I got them off of Craigslist. The ones pictured on the truck will be for sale very soon. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-11-2009 at 09:42 PM.

08-07-2009, 01:47 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Nice progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-08-2009, 11:15 PM	#10
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! This is how it looks with the brakes hooked up. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

08-11-2009, 01:24 PM	#11
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Slow BUT sure. Interior. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

08-11-2009, 01:33 PM	#12
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! The interior is getting closer! Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

08-11-2009, 01:39 PM	#13
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Interior from passenger side. Looking GOOD! Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

08-11-2009, 09:54 PM	#14
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! The seats are just sitting there to see what the console will look like sitting there. I believe the console should be wider & taller? OPINIONS, PLEASE!! We are thinking of building one out of plexiglass & cover it with material to match the seat. It will be large enough for arm rests & even a CUSTOM SPOT for my GPS. PS. The driver's seat is power. Howard Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-11-2009 at 09:59 PM.

08-12-2009, 04:58 AM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,670	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! What is the console out of. To me, it seems to fit in there nicely. Maybe make something to merge the front end into the dsh. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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08-12-2009, 05:49 AM	#16
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Looks really good so far __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-12-2009, 10:37 AM	#17
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Thinks for the words of encouragement! The seats & console are out of a Mustang. Hope this doesn't affect the driveability of the car. Ford parts in a chevy. LOL! I was trying to think of a long console, something like the old T-bird used to have & I can't think of a GM product that had that long of a console? __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-12-2009 at 10:37 AM.

08-23-2009, 02:20 PM	#18
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Slow BUT STEADY! Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

08-23-2009, 02:29 PM	#19
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! More Pics!! __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-23-2009 at 11:28 PM. Reason: duplicatied pics

08-26-2009, 02:04 AM	#20
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Tonight we got the engine where it belongs!!! Put it in place so we could measure drive shaft as we went from 6 cyl. Driveshaft to a 350 with a 700r trans. Also have to work on different parts to complete engine compartments Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-26-2009 at 02:05 AM.

08-29-2009, 11:47 PM	#21
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! SLOW BUT SURE! Front ready to prime & primed with 2 coats Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 08-29-2009 at 11:48 PM.

08-29-2009, 11:50 PM	#22
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Rear ready to prime & Primed with 2 coats. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

09-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#23
detroitc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: detroit Posts: 7	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! looks like a winner to me keep up the good work!

09-15-2009, 11:37 PM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! You're making good time on this. Nice job. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-20-2009, 09:55 AM	#25
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Got the engine worked on. New hoses,chrome alternator & bracket along with chrome water neck. Just about ready to get it started sometime today. Needs a battery & gas. He(Jerry) is working on the doors as we speak. Will post pics later today. Howard Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 09-22-2009 at 08:46 PM.

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