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Copytron · 01-26-2010, 12:01 AM

hello everyone, this is the first pic of the 70 long bed i got last week. You guys have some sweet rides and I am looking forward to posting lots of questions. The bed is in the garage behind the truck there, it needs a new left panel and some tlc. Any advice about where to start would be much appreciated.
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71GMCSWEDE · 01-26-2010, 12:07 AM

I like the rims you got i wish i had em on my truck. Remind me of the General Lee. Do you know wat those rims are called?

msgross · 01-26-2010, 12:07 AM

welcome

Smallz72project · 01-26-2010, 12:08 AM

Welcome aboard from the bigsky of Montana! Great looking plateform. What are your plans for the truck? Take your thoughts and aspirations and write them down and dont forget them. Its your truck so build it how you imagine it to be. There is a wealth of knowledge among the countless members of this fine forum, but remember most of your questions have probably already been asked and answered hundreds of times so get a feel for the search function. I would say, depending on your plans and vision, since the bed is off now would be a good time to clean up the frame and paint it and if you are wanting to eliminate the gas tank behind the seat. No better time then now since you have full access to everything.

Copytron · 01-26-2010, 12:13 AM

I dont know what the rims are called. I call em cool. Yeah i think I will start with cleaning the back half of the frame and painting it; bed panel next, and gas tank after that. I gotta keep it drivable cause the wife and I are sharing hers.

bsm78 · 01-26-2010, 02:23 AM

man thats a good looking truck. mine looks similar.

purewhitemp5 · 01-26-2010, 02:58 AM

Is it me or does that look like three springs in the bottom pic. By the way cool truck. Might want to get some rear tires on it with the proper air pressure.

Camaro_nut2001 · 01-26-2010, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71GMCSWEDE

I like the rims you got i wish i had em on my truck. Remind me of the General Lee. Do you know wat those rims are called?

Hello, they are called Western Wheels around here.

big_al_71 · 01-26-2010, 08:39 AM

welcome from south florida, keep the picts coming...those wheels are called western wheels down here also they are the same as what the general lee has on.

jay6891 · 01-26-2010, 08:52 AM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Arkansan. Nice Truck.

72BlckButy · 01-26-2010, 09:34 AM

to the board from just north of the line in MO.

Looks like you might have located the truck in MO by the front license plate. Don't hesitate to ask any questions at any time, that's what this place was designed for. You will soon learn this is like a family, so pull a seat up to the table.

my67chevytruck · 01-26-2010, 10:10 AM

welcome,

looks like a nice truck to start with...

292farmer · 01-26-2010, 10:29 AM

welcome and good luck! whats the motor/drivetrain? do u have and ideas whether keeping stock resto, lowering it, drivetrain mods? purewhitemp5 if u look close u see 4 actually its because some shocks have coilovers on them mine do, their called overload shocks some "increase" weight capacity, some are for road handling alot of off road racers use them..

BarryB · 01-26-2010, 11:07 AM

from the Northeast Corner of Tn. Looks like you have good starter truck there. Like mentioned ^ this is a fortune of info on this forum. Alot of guys been there done that, have the t-shirt got that t-shirt dirty helping out others on there projects.
I do agree with using the search, If you don't find what you need, ask away. even if it's beens asked numerous times were always happy to help.

Copytron · 01-26-2010, 01:34 PM

Awesome guys, thanks a lot. I am planning to keep it mainly the way it was with a few upgrades. nothing too fancy. yeah the rear tires are in bad shape. i havent found out about the engine and trans yet. i know they replaced a manual with an automatic cause there is a clutch pedal stuffed under the carpet. hehe. needs a left bed panel and left door skin(or whole door). Right now i just changed the oil and i want to get it cleaned up and see if and where it leaks.

**special-K** · 01-26-2010, 06:04 PM

WELCOME!!!
You can pull that clutch pedal real easily.There`s a c-clip on the inner end of where the pedals pivot,then push it out.No effect on the brake pedal.

hicktownhotrodder · 01-26-2010, 06:12 PM

welcome to the board! it looks like you got a nice truck there. we would kill for that up north here

my advise, beat the tar out of it for a day, then start workin on it. keeps you motivated to go beat on it some more

71GMCSWEDE · 01-26-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_nut2001

Hello, they are called Western Wheels around here.

thanks

lt704 · 01-26-2010, 06:44 PM

Welcome from the bay state of Massachusetts. thats a nice looking ride. enjoy it, but most of all drive it.

01-26-2010, 12:01 AM	#1
Copytron Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas Posts: 28	First post about my First truck. hello everyone, this is the first pic of the 70 long bed i got last week. You guys have some sweet rides and I am looking forward to posting lots of questions. The bed is in the garage behind the truck there, it needs a new left panel and some tlc. Any advice about where to start would be much appreciated. Attached Images

01-26-2010, 12:07 AM	#2
71GMCSWEDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Campbell Hill IL Posts: 17	Re: First post about my First truck. I like the rims you got i wish i had em on my truck. Remind me of the General Lee. Do you know wat those rims are called? Last edited by 71GMCSWEDE; 01-26-2010 at 12:07 AM.

01-26-2010, 12:07 AM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: First post about my First truck. welcome __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-26-2010, 12:08 AM	#4
Smallz72project Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 273	Re: First post about my First truck. Welcome aboard from the bigsky of Montana! Great looking plateform. What are your plans for the truck? Take your thoughts and aspirations and write them down and dont forget them. Its your truck so build it how you imagine it to be. There is a wealth of knowledge among the countless members of this fine forum, but remember most of your questions have probably already been asked and answered hundreds of times so get a feel for the search function. I would say, depending on your plans and vision, since the bed is off now would be a good time to clean up the frame and paint it and if you are wanting to eliminate the gas tank behind the seat. No better time then now since you have full access to everything. __________________ - 1967 Chevy C10 shortbox - 1984 Chevy K10 "Mater"- SWB 305 manual, retired sheriffs truck, Current Frame Off Project - 1986 Chevy K10 LWB 350/350 Daily Driver/project

01-26-2010, 12:13 AM	#5
Copytron Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas Posts: 28	Re: First post about my First truck. I dont know what the rims are called. I call em cool. Yeah i think I will start with cleaning the back half of the frame and painting it; bed panel next, and gas tank after that. I gotta keep it drivable cause the wife and I are sharing hers.

01-26-2010, 02:23 AM	#6
bsm78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga Posts: 132	Re: First post about my First truck. man thats a good looking truck. mine looks similar.

01-26-2010, 02:58 AM	#7
purewhitemp5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bear Delaware Posts: 72	Re: First post about my First truck. Is it me or does that look like three springs in the bottom pic. By the way cool truck. Might want to get some rear tires on it with the proper air pressure.

01-26-2010, 08:39 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: First post about my First truck. welcome from south florida, keep the picts coming...those wheels are called western wheels down here also they are the same as what the general lee has on. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-26-2010, 08:52 AM	#10
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: First post about my First truck. Welcome to the board from a fellow Arkansan. Nice Truck. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

01-26-2010, 09:34 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: First post about my First truck. to the board from just north of the line in MO. Looks like you might have located the truck in MO by the front license plate. Don't hesitate to ask any questions at any time, that's what this place was designed for. You will soon learn this is like a family, so pull a seat up to the table. __________________ -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)

01-26-2010, 10:10 AM	#12
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: First post about my First truck. welcome, looks like a nice truck to start with... __________________ 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

01-26-2010, 10:29 AM	#13
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: First post about my First truck. welcome and good luck! whats the motor/drivetrain? do u have and ideas whether keeping stock resto, lowering it, drivetrain mods? purewhitemp5 if u look close u see 4 actually its because some shocks have coilovers on them mine do, their called overload shocks some "increase" weight capacity, some are for road handling alot of off road racers use them..

01-26-2010, 11:07 AM	#14
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: First post about my First truck. from the Northeast Corner of Tn. Looks like you have good starter truck there. Like mentioned ^ this is a fortune of info on this forum. Alot of guys been there done that, have the t-shirt got that t-shirt dirty helping out others on there projects. I do agree with using the search, If you don't find what you need, ask away. even if it's beens asked numerous times were always happy to help. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

01-26-2010, 01:34 PM	#15
Copytron Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas Posts: 28	Re: First post about my First truck. Awesome guys, thanks a lot. I am planning to keep it mainly the way it was with a few upgrades. nothing too fancy. yeah the rear tires are in bad shape. i havent found out about the engine and trans yet. i know they replaced a manual with an automatic cause there is a clutch pedal stuffed under the carpet. hehe. needs a left bed panel and left door skin(or whole door). Right now i just changed the oil and i want to get it cleaned up and see if and where it leaks.

01-26-2010, 06:04 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: First post about my First truck. WELCOME!!! You can pull that clutch pedal real easily.There`s a c-clip on the inner end of where the pedals pivot,then push it out.No effect on the brake pedal. __________________ "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 ~



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01-26-2010, 06:12 PM	#17
hicktownhotrodder Rollin Coal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winnebago Illinios Posts: 131	Re: First post about my First truck. welcome to the board! it looks like you got a nice truck there. we would kill for that up north here my advise, beat the tar out of it for a day, then start workin on it. keeps you motivated to go beat on it some more __________________ I have three letters to all these import guys: God-Made-Chevy 04 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax 1972 Chevrolet C-30 Dually Pickup stock? 350 SM465 four speed 1977 GMC K-35, TH-400, 4X4 450 horse 454(dad's) 1993 Dodge cummins 5-speed DEAD!!

01-26-2010, 06:44 PM	#19
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: First post about my First truck. Welcome from the bay state of Massachusetts. thats a nice looking ride. enjoy it, but most of all drive it.

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