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**oldiron** · 07-11-2010, 01:11 AM

Well to the 71 4x4 out today for a little run of a 150 miles to see what it would do. Runs great sounds awesome and it was fun to drive.
I only have a couple of things to do to finish it and it will be done.
Here are a couple of pictures I took when I got home.
CG I hope I've done you proud. Thanks for selling it to me.

**LockDoc** · 07-11-2010, 02:12 PM

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That thing looks great... I would be proud to drive it for sure. I suppose he will want to trade back the Caddy now...

LockDoc

vasquezmrysvll · 07-11-2010, 02:56 PM

it looks done? lookin good

**Boog** · 07-11-2010, 05:44 PM

Looks great.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-11-2010, 06:12 PM

Wow....nice job!!!!

big mike71 · 07-11-2010, 06:17 PM

That's a nice truck.

basemodel67 · 07-11-2010, 07:39 PM

Wow - Nice Truck!

I would suggest, however, a 2" block in the rear to level it out so it doesn't look like you're launching off the line all the time!

VA72C10 · 07-11-2010, 07:48 PM

very nice!

67gmcstepside · 07-11-2010, 08:13 PM

Very nice!!!

lowrollin70gmc · 07-11-2010, 08:19 PM

Looks great, I'm digging the steelies with the black paint.

**Stocker** · 07-11-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by basemodel67

Wow - Nice Truck!

I would suggest, however, a 2" block in the rear to level it out so it doesn't look like you're launching off the line all the time!

Couldn't have said it better myself!

rsavage · 07-11-2010, 08:57 PM

Looks really good. Very nice job!

BLAZERMAN · 07-11-2010, 11:27 PM

I've always liked your truck..you've done a great job on it. I never have been a fan of camper shells on these years of trucks but it looks right on yours...is it an older one?

ed2552 · 07-11-2010, 11:44 PM

Looking Great!!

I love how you say it's "Almost Finished". You do realize that every truck on this board is "almost finished", right?

tantrumpipeline · 07-11-2010, 11:53 PM

very nice

**oldiron** · 07-12-2010, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

I've always liked your truck..you've done a great job on it. I never have been a fan of camper shells on these years of trucks but it looks right on yours...is it an older one?

Its not a old one. I had it built last month. The owner of the canopy shop owns a 72 Chev and builds them to fit the bed with out hanging over the sides and tapers them to follow the cab just right.

**oldiron** · 07-12-2010, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basemodel67

Wow - Nice Truck!

I would suggest, however, a 2" block in the rear to level it out so it doesn't look like you're launching off the line all the time!

This might be a roundtouit project some day. But I think CG would be upset with me.

He likes the old Gasser look.

**tkeduk8r** · 07-12-2010, 09:37 AM

Thats definetly one of my top five trucks on here for sure!!!! At some point I will build its twin!!!... Yeah what needs to be done to "finish" it???? Need some pics of under the hood too!!!!
--Mike

splehigh · 07-12-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

Thats definetly one of my top five trucks on here for sure!!!! At some point I will build its twin!!!... Yeah what needs to be done to "finish" it???? Need some pics of under the hood too!!!!
--Mike

X2 Definitely one of my favorites too. I love the wide steel wheels and hub caps.

**Stocker** · 07-12-2010, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldiron

Its not a old one. I had it built last month. The owner of the canopy shop owns a 72 Chev and builds them to fit the bed with out hanging over the sides and tapers them to follow the cab just right.

Very nicely done, and the looks are period correct!

**yote1234** · 07-12-2010, 10:53 AM

looks great... now come help finish mine.. hehehehe

**oldiron** · 07-13-2010, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

Thats definetly one of my top five trucks on here for sure!!!! At some point I will build its twin!!!... Yeah what needs to be done to "finish" it???? Need some pics of under the hood too!!!!
--Mike

Thats the part that needs to be finished. Having trouble getting my fat gut over the top of the radiator.

Needs the valve covers changed out and the intake glass beaded and the sanding dust cleaned up.

knsmodels · 07-15-2010, 11:55 PM

Looks great.....CG will be proud......

07-11-2010, 01:11 AM	#1
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,091	Almost finished Well to the 71 4x4 out today for a little run of a 150 miles to see what it would do. Runs great sounds awesome and it was fun to drive. I only have a couple of things to do to finish it and it will be done. Here are a couple of pictures I took when I got home. CG I hope I've done you proud. Thanks for selling it to me. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

07-11-2010, 02:12 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,329	Re: Almost finished - That thing looks great... I would be proud to drive it for sure. I suppose he will want to trade back the Caddy now... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-11-2010, 02:56 PM	#3
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Almost finished it looks done? lookin good __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

07-11-2010, 05:44 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,955	Re: Almost finished Looks great. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-11-2010, 06:12 PM	#5
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Almost finished Wow....nice job!!!! __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

07-11-2010, 06:17 PM	#6
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Almost finished That's a nice truck. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

07-11-2010, 07:39 PM	#7
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Almost finished Wow - Nice Truck! I would suggest, however, a 2" block in the rear to level it out so it doesn't look like you're launching off the line all the time! __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out! Last edited by basemodel67; 07-11-2010 at 07:50 PM.

07-11-2010, 07:48 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Almost finished very nice! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-11-2010, 08:13 PM	#9
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: Almost finished Very nice!!!

07-11-2010, 08:19 PM	#10
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Almost finished Looks great, I'm digging the steelies with the black paint. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

07-11-2010, 08:57 PM	#12
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Almost finished Looks really good. Very nice job! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-11-2010, 11:27 PM	#13
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Almost finished I've always liked your truck..you've done a great job on it. I never have been a fan of camper shells on these years of trucks but it looks right on yours...is it an older one? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-11-2010, 11:44 PM	#14
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Almost finished Looking Great!! I love how you say it's "Almost Finished". You do realize that every truck on this board is "almost finished", right? __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

07-11-2010, 11:53 PM	#15
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Almost finished very nice __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-12-2010, 09:37 AM	#18
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Almost finished Thats definetly one of my top five trucks on here for sure!!!! At some point I will build its twin!!!... Yeah what needs to be done to "finish" it???? Need some pics of under the hood too!!!! --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's



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07-12-2010, 10:53 AM	#21
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,265	Re: Almost finished looks great... now come help finish mine.. hehehehe __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-15-2010, 11:55 PM	#23
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Almost finished Looks great.....CG will be proud...... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

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