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NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:35 AM

I had been looking for a 67-72 for a long time. Last September I came across a real project. 1967 Chevy SWB Fleet, that the price was right. My fiance, now wife, encouraged me to buy it since it was what I'd been wanting. I figured I'd better do it since I've heard the horror stories of how they change after the wedding bells. I bought the truck for $450 and the fun began. Between wedding plans, and working some crazy hours I've managed to find a little time here and there to work on my truck. I wish I would have started this thread sooner but here's some pictures and I'll try to keep everyone updated.

In the beginning....

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:38 AM

more from day one.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:41 AM

The fun begins. Time to strip it!!!

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:45 AM

All the way down.... and then it started with color.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:49 AM

The cab is leaving mi casa and the work begins.... Smoothing the firewall, new cab corners, inner and outer rocker, front and rear floor supports, front floor pans, and covered up the "custom" floor shift hole.....

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:52 AM

more cab...

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:54 AM

last of the cab pics... it's awaiting some body work and color.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 12:59 AM

Back to the basics... it all starts with the chassis. I converted the rearend to 5 lug with 5" dropped coils. The front was converted to disc brakes using 2 1/2" dropped spindles with 1" dropped springs. As you can tell the whole red/black color scheme has also began.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 01:03 AM

a few more of the basic suspension.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 01:11 AM

A long drive from Houston to Florida with my Aunt, I return home with wheels and a nice bed. Pictures are exactly what the bed looked like when I picked it up. I'm going to stick with the same red on the entire truck.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 01:17 AM

Some are wondering what is going to power the project... I found a motor and a ton of accessories on craigslist. The first picture is the one from craigslist. Fresh rebuild, +0.30 with all you see. I brought it home before they guy changed his mind and added some color. I also added the Dyna-Max headers I found on ebay only $150. I added a comp cam magnum 270 and a noisy gear drive.

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 01:21 AM

It all came with some serpentine pulleys but I picked up the others needed and the brackets at a local salvage yard. After some sand blasting and paint they turned out decent. Oh yeah, it's a turbo 400 tranny.

randomhero472 · 07-24-2008, 01:21 AM

looking great man! keep it up

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 01:26 AM

I finished up the new brake lines. I made the little bracket for the brake hose and ran the rear lines up the driver side of the frame. I'm planning on running soft lines from the frame to the master cylinder. Oh yeah, until my truck is finished here's a pictures of my current mode of transportation when my wife has our Tahoe. You're never too old to ride a bike. Ok, this is my stopping point for tonight.... more pictures to follow soon.

**thelonerife** · 07-24-2008, 01:53 AM

cool bike,cool build too.

pcorriveau951 · 07-24-2008, 02:01 AM

Very nice build. Great find on the engine and headers. look forward t seeing more progress.

How is it having a sheriff as your neighbor? lol

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 02:35 PM

Pcorriveau951....That's my car, haha. I had parked it next door at my sister's while I worked.

72BlckButy · 07-24-2008, 02:49 PM

Nice build! This thing has come a long way...

68 short step · 07-24-2008, 03:59 PM

nice build

NWD02 · 07-24-2008, 05:31 PM

Thanks guys for all the positive feedback.

jb4short · 07-24-2008, 07:00 PM

That's a lot of work. Keep us posted and don't forget to have fun!

silverhog01 · 07-24-2008, 07:10 PM

Looking good, hope to see more!!

big_al_71 · 07-24-2008, 07:50 PM

that is great work....I will be looking forward to more updates....

JayDubBlazer · 07-25-2008, 07:31 AM

Looking good, keep on taking pics

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-25-2008, 11:22 AM

Looking great......

07-24-2008, 12:35 AM	#1
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Finally seeing some progress... I had been looking for a 67-72 for a long time. Last September I came across a real project. 1967 Chevy SWB Fleet, that the price was right. My fiance, now wife, encouraged me to buy it since it was what I'd been wanting. I figured I'd better do it since I've heard the horror stories of how they change after the wedding bells. I bought the truck for $450 and the fun began. Between wedding plans, and working some crazy hours I've managed to find a little time here and there to work on my truck. I wish I would have started this thread sooner but here's some pictures and I'll try to keep everyone updated. In the beginning.... Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:38 AM	#2
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... more from day one. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#3
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... The fun begins. Time to strip it!!! Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:45 AM	#4
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... All the way down.... and then it started with color. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:49 AM	#5
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... The cab is leaving mi casa and the work begins.... Smoothing the firewall, new cab corners, inner and outer rocker, front and rear floor supports, front floor pans, and covered up the "custom" floor shift hole..... Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:52 AM	#6
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... more cab... Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:54 AM	#7
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... last of the cab pics... it's awaiting some body work and color. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 12:59 AM	#8
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Back to the basics... it all starts with the chassis. I converted the rearend to 5 lug with 5" dropped coils. The front was converted to disc brakes using 2 1/2" dropped spindles with 1" dropped springs. As you can tell the whole red/black color scheme has also began. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 01:03 AM	#9
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... a few more of the basic suspension. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 01:11 AM	#10
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... A long drive from Houston to Florida with my Aunt, I return home with wheels and a nice bed. Pictures are exactly what the bed looked like when I picked it up. I'm going to stick with the same red on the entire truck. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 01:17 AM	#11
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Some are wondering what is going to power the project... I found a motor and a ton of accessories on craigslist. The first picture is the one from craigslist. Fresh rebuild, +0.30 with all you see. I brought it home before they guy changed his mind and added some color. I also added the Dyna-Max headers I found on ebay only $150. I added a comp cam magnum 270 and a noisy gear drive. Attached Images Last edited by NWD02; 11-27-2008 at 01:13 AM.

07-24-2008, 01:21 AM	#12
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... It all came with some serpentine pulleys but I picked up the others needed and the brackets at a local salvage yard. After some sand blasting and paint they turned out decent. Oh yeah, it's a turbo 400 tranny. Attached Images

07-24-2008, 01:21 AM	#13
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Finally seeing some progress... looking great man! keep it up __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-24-2008, 01:26 AM	#14
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... I finished up the new brake lines. I made the little bracket for the brake hose and ran the rear lines up the driver side of the frame. I'm planning on running soft lines from the frame to the master cylinder. Oh yeah, until my truck is finished here's a pictures of my current mode of transportation when my wife has our Tahoe. You're never too old to ride a bike. Ok, this is my stopping point for tonight.... more pictures to follow soon. Attached Images Last edited by NWD02; 07-24-2008 at 01:35 AM.

07-24-2008, 01:53 AM	#15
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Finally seeing some progress... cool bike,cool build too. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687



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07-24-2008, 02:01 AM	#16
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Very nice build. Great find on the engine and headers. look forward t seeing more progress. How is it having a sheriff as your neighbor? lol

07-24-2008, 02:35 PM	#17
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Pcorriveau951....That's my car, haha. I had parked it next door at my sister's while I worked.

07-24-2008, 02:49 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Nice build! This thing has come a long way... __________________ -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)

07-24-2008, 03:59 PM	#19
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Finally seeing some progress... nice build

07-24-2008, 05:31 PM	#20
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Thanks guys for all the positive feedback.

07-24-2008, 07:00 PM	#21
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Finally seeing some progress... That's a lot of work. Keep us posted and don't forget to have fun!

07-24-2008, 07:10 PM	#22
silverhog01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winder, Ga Posts: 34	Re: Finally seeing some progress... Looking good, hope to see more!! __________________ http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w.../james-sig.jpg 69 C-10 01 stepside 1500 86 IROC sold 76 EZGO

07-24-2008, 07:50 PM	#23
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Finally seeing some progress... that is great work....I will be looking forward to more updates.... __________________ 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

07-25-2008, 07:31 AM	#24
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07-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#25
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