My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mudmizer · 12-15-2010, 01:40 AM

Well last year or so I posted some pics of a free 3/4 ton long bed 2 wheel drive 69, my son and I got from a fella in Sedro Wolley. We put in on a 69 4x4 frame got a nice 14 bolt and D44 for it. overhauled the engine, welded in a new dash, new seat, carpet, painted it inside and out. That's Summitt gun metal gray. I had wanted to try this paint for a while and was happy with it. This was his senior project for school. He thinks it is great, I do agree with him. He is hooked on his truck and likes the thumbs up and attention he gets. I like when he tells me how many of his friends in school really like it. We need to get all the unger folks on board these nice trucks. He and I are trying.

Yea thats a 67-68 emblem on the side but I like those best on the fender, just ya'll would see that as incorrect, not the average guy.

I use my 68,454 stepside for pulling and can't wait untill this comming season when I can pull into the event with his truck pulling mine on the trailer. I'm getting a tear in my eye just thinking about it.

A few pics. He is 17.

jakeblues652 · 12-15-2010, 01:45 AM

that thing turned out NICE!!!

'63GENIII · 12-15-2010, 02:32 AM

Awesome job to you and your son! Hope that I can do the same with my boy or girls some day.

62 short step · 12-15-2010, 10:09 AM

Wow! Very nice! Im going to have to get one of those one day.

**special-K** · 12-15-2010, 11:29 AM

That is so cool! Congratulations on doing what most of us dream of.It doesn't get any better than this.

fayettecopa · 12-15-2010, 12:00 PM

Nice job for sure.

My 14 year old son is getting ready to start on his project. Merging a 68 2wd GMC & 68 4x4 Chevy.
Hope it turns out as nice as your 69

timjt · 12-15-2010, 12:11 PM

Awsome job! I wish my Dad did stuff like that with me (or anything for that matter).
I'm 22 and my new father-in-law is starting to teach me about cars/trucks and I've really loved getting to spend time with him and learn SO much.

Billybob13 · 12-15-2010, 11:16 PM

had to make sure dads wasz that much bigger lol its always good to see family projects come out how they planned bet your boy shows her off like shes prom queen lol

j.kirn · 12-16-2010, 12:27 AM

Nice job ,like the looks of the truck

Mike C · 12-16-2010, 08:10 PM

Awesome bonding experience and great work! I hope my son is interested in doing something like that with his ol' man.

DirtyLarry · 12-16-2010, 08:38 PM

Great work! Perfect father and son project. Now you can enjoy it together.

mikewayne · 12-17-2010, 01:14 AM

Great work folks.... lots of hard work is been seen and you got the fruit... Nice Work!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-17-2010, 03:58 AM

Very nice truck, and pair of trucks for that matter! What a cool experience and build. You should both be proud.

Adams74Chevy · 12-17-2010, 01:29 PM

Nice work definately a great looking truck. Hopefully when my son grows up we'll be able to enjoy working on trucks together.

Altec · 12-17-2010, 02:40 PM

The stance on the truck is great. Tall enough to set you apart, but low enough to keep the bed useful.

RANDY COX · 12-23-2010, 10:25 PM

Very good job and very nice pair of trucks.

VA72C10 · 12-23-2010, 10:58 PM

Nice work!!!

silver7 · 12-24-2010, 08:57 AM

Great story and the truck looks great. You two do good work together. My son just turned 9 and I'm hoping to get him out in the garage with me more often. Thanks for sharing.

12-15-2010, 01:40 AM	#1
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Well last year or so I posted some pics of a free 3/4 ton long bed 2 wheel drive 69, my son and I got from a fella in Sedro Wolley. We put in on a 69 4x4 frame got a nice 14 bolt and D44 for it. overhauled the engine, welded in a new dash, new seat, carpet, painted it inside and out. That's Summitt gun metal gray. I had wanted to try this paint for a while and was happy with it. This was his senior project for school. He thinks it is great, I do agree with him. He is hooked on his truck and likes the thumbs up and attention he gets. I like when he tells me how many of his friends in school really like it. We need to get all the unger folks on board these nice trucks. He and I are trying. Yea thats a 67-68 emblem on the side but I like those best on the fender, just ya'll would see that as incorrect, not the average guy. I use my 68,454 stepside for pulling and can't wait untill this comming season when I can pull into the event with his truck pulling mine on the trailer. I'm getting a tear in my eye just thinking about it. A few pics. He is 17. Attached Images __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

12-15-2010, 02:32 AM	#3
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Awesome job to you and your son! Hope that I can do the same with my boy or girls some day. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

12-15-2010, 10:09 AM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Wow! Very nice! Im going to have to get one of those one day. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

12-15-2010, 11:29 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! That is so cool! Congratulations on doing what most of us dream of.It doesn't get any better than this. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-15-2010, 12:00 PM	#6
fayettecopa Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Uniontown,PA Posts: 39	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Nice job for sure. My 14 year old son is getting ready to start on his project. Merging a 68 2wd GMC & 68 4x4 Chevy. Hope it turns out as nice as your 69

12-15-2010, 12:11 PM	#7
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Awsome job! I wish my Dad did stuff like that with me (or anything for that matter). I'm 22 and my new father-in-law is starting to teach me about cars/trucks and I've really loved getting to spend time with him and learn SO much. __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

12-15-2010, 11:16 PM	#8
Billybob13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ingram, Texas Posts: 106	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! had to make sure dads wasz that much bigger lol its always good to see family projects come out how they planned bet your boy shows her off like shes prom queen lol __________________ '83 chevy c-10 scottsdale 400 cid 2wd "chelsea"

12-16-2010, 12:27 AM	#9
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Nice job ,like the looks of the truck

12-16-2010, 08:10 PM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Awesome bonding experience and great work! I hope my son is interested in doing something like that with his ol' man. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-16-2010, 08:38 PM	#11
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Great work! Perfect father and son project. Now you can enjoy it together. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

12-17-2010, 01:14 AM	#12
mikewayne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newyork, Newyork Posts: 29	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Great work folks.... lots of hard work is been seen and you got the fruit... Nice Work!!!

12-17-2010, 03:58 AM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Very nice truck, and pair of trucks for that matter! What a cool experience and build. You should both be proud. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-17-2010, 01:29 PM	#14
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Nice work definately a great looking truck. Hopefully when my son grows up we'll be able to enjoy working on trucks together. __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter

12-17-2010, 02:40 PM	#15
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12-23-2010, 10:25 PM	#16
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Very good job and very nice pair of trucks. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4



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12-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#18
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: My son & I finished it, the free 69!!! Great story and the truck looks great. You two do good work together. My son just turned 9 and I'm hoping to get him out in the garage with me more often. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

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