The Sorta-Old White Truck - Part I

[67HEAVEN]

Well, I did a 6-hour round trip yesterday to bring her home. Purred like a kitten. ;)

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You can see the undercoating on the firewall. It sure seems to have paid off as there is very minimal rust on the fenders at the top of the wheel opening. Rockers are like new. Cab corners are good with only spot rust.

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This is a rebuilt 5.7L 40,000km (25,000 miles) ago.

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The chrome plating is flaking at the top of the grill.

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60/40 split. The whole interior is in very, very good condition.

EDIT: The more I look at it, I don 't think it's a 60/40 bench. I guess it's bucket seats with a flip up armrest that doubles as another seat. ;shrug

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It's a 1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 4x4 automatic (O/D) with A/C, heady-duty suspension, Reese hitch, etc. and almost everything works.

I've got a few changes in mind. :D

[67HEAVEN]

From the glovebox....
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[67HEAVEN]

I picked up these 16" x 7" '03 Suburban wheels on the same trip. They'll take the place of the trailer wheels. :L

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[randomize27]

Great! A thread for us White Truck owners!

I'll have to get some pics of mine PDQ and post them as well.

[67HEAVEN]

All due respect to this ol' girl, but the '89 will be gone in a flash when I find the right '67-'72 pickup. ;)

Right now, I'm just fitting in with the local townsfolk. Gotta get me a gun-rack. :D

[6 Shooter]

Kind of curious, do ya know what kind of mileage ya got on it's trip home? :confused

L8TR - D

[DRTH VTR]

Looks like it is in very good shape, Bob. I could use one of those, myself.

[67HEAVEN]

Kind of curious, do ya know what kind of mileage ya got on it's trip home? :confused


L8TR - D

I was pleasantly surprised that this 5.7L 350 got just over 20 mpg (Imperial gallons), so approx. 16 mpg (U.S.) on the highway. The previous owner gave me detailed maintenance records that help explain why it runs so well. Although it is a 4x4, I had no need to engage it. It also has the factory O/D automatic that drops the revs way down. :upthumbs

Looks like it is in very good shape, Bob. I could use one of those, myself.

It was undercoated when new and I think that has made all the difference. Also, those stepside fenders are fibreglass.
:beer

[67HEAVEN]

And, here's the kicker. The truck only cost me the price of gas to go and pick it up. That's right. ;)

[67HEAVEN]

Here's how. Click on the card to find out. :D
http://i4.tinypic.com/8ebktbn.jpg (http://www.citicards.ca/canada/cards/english/overview_dept.jsp)

[Yoda]

Every "new" garage should come with a 4x4 ;) you just never know when you'll need one... :rotfl ;)

"It's better to have one and not need it, than to need one and not have it" :dance ;)

Bud

[67HEAVEN]

Every "new" garage should come with a 4x4 ;) you just never know when you'll need one... :rotfl ;)

"It's better to have one and not need it, than to need one and not have it" :dance ;)

Bud

And besides, Yoda, when you have a pickup truck you're guaranteed to have lots of new friends (especially on moving day, dump run day, topsoil time, etc., etc.) :D

[67HEAVEN]

Also, those stepside fenders are fibreglass.


Does that make it an honourary Corvette? :boogie

[67HEAVEN]

Went to my local garage for a safety this afternoon. All it needs are rear tires (replacing all four anyway), front pads and rotors, and a new gas tank (the seller told me it was leaking when over 3/4 full). :beer

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How's that for good rockers? That's dirt and leaves from the 3-hour trip home.

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The tires come tomorrow, but here's what the new wheels will look like....

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After the safety, I'll take it to my body guy (Corvette painter) and have new front fenders ($98 each) installed, some minor rust repairs done and a fresh spray of Olympic White.

Since I like my Z-71 Tahoe so much, I'll paint the grill and mirrors white too.....maybe even the bumpers. ;)

[Mac]

Don't make it too nice or you'll flinch each time you throw a load on it.

-Mac

[67HEAVEN]

Don't make it too nice or you'll flinch each time you throw a load on it.

-Mac


Two words -- bed liner. :upthumbs

[LT4man]

Bob, that is one sharp looking truck!

Are the fenders that cheap? No wonder you will replace them.

SAVE THE :w

[Tom Bryant]

Those wheels will be a great improvement plus now you have 4 spares for the trailer. :L Glad to hear it is in good driving order too.

BTW This ones for sale. He's calling it a '67 but it has side markers. Could be a sheet metal change. You can fill them when you change it to red.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/2360000-2360999/2360618_10_full.jpg

more pictures: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2360618

Selling my 1967 c10 shortbed fleetside, need money right now, and interest are in my drag blazer. I have had for a few yrs, she is sweet. Has a few inperfections in hood, and down body, needs a few areas fixed and painted and this truck will be SWEET!!!!!!! 327, older camel hump heads, gear drive,turbo 350, flowmaster 40 duals 2.5", drivetrain low hrs!!!!!! Wa collector plate $12,000 cash in wenatchee wa. 509-860-9597

[67HEAVEN]

Nice '67, Tom, but it's a C10. I want a K10. ;)

[milehigreg]

Hey Heaven, I have a 68 Chevy K-10 short bed that I would like to get rid of. Get this- it's yellow. Is Colorado too far to come get it? If not PM me and we can talk more about the truck. Iwould love for it to become a project of yours. I know it would turn out great!:D

[67HEAVEN]

Is Colorado too far to come get it?

I wonder if I could get Patrick to drive it back east for me on one of his many, many vacations? :D

Greg, I'm heading out to a wine-tasting United Way fundraiser for the evening, but I'll get in touch by PM tonight or tomorrow evening.

Cheers. :w

[67HEAVEN]

Got the new tires mounted today. Tomorrow, they go on the truck. Anyone want to buy some very rare white wagon wheels? :rotfl

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P265/70R-16

[XLR8]

Hey Bob - did you see this one?

Click for Ebay Auction (http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/872-1955-Chevrolet-Cameo-Pickup-Truck_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ28195QQihZ005QQitemZ150181078059QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

1955 Chevy Cameo Pickup from the Al Wiseman collection.

Sweet!

http://photos.liveauctioneers.com/houses/rmauctions/14306/0872_1_lg.jpg

[Mac]

Are the fenders that cheap? No wonder you will replace them.

SAVE THE :w

This reminds me of a lesson which I learned vicariously. A buddy of mine does automotive restorations as his form of active retirement. His shop truck got back into in the yard so he decided to fix it up. He spent hours with a dolly and hammer, pounding the fender back into shape. Then he carefully smoothed it out and primered it. All tolled, he put about two days on it. :ugh

When he went to the local supplier to buy paint, the guy ahead of him in line bought a fender for the same year & model of truck for $75. I was at the shop when he got back with the paint... :chuckle

If you count your time worth anything and the replacement parts are good quality, it's almost never worth it to try to fix things as opposed to swapping them.

-Mac

[67HEAVEN]

Hey Bob - did you see this one?

Click for Ebay Auction (http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/872-1955-Chevrolet-Cameo-Pickup-Truck_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ28195QQihZ005QQitemZ150181078059QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

1955 Chevy Cameo Pickup from the Al Wiseman collection.

Sweet!

http://photos.liveauctioneers.com/houses/rmauctions/14306/0872_1_lg.jpg

The Cameo presented here was purchased new in 1969 by Bobby Lynn of Oklahoma.

Huh???????? :confused

Anyway, that screaming 6-banger in there would just scare me anyway. :boogie

[67HEAVEN]

If you count your time worth anything and the replacement parts are good quality, it's almost never worth it to try to fix things as opposed to swapping them.

-Mac

I was concerned about losing the originality, Mac, but since the tail lights are gone, and the original wheels are gone, and the original alternator is gone, and the original fuel pump is gone................oh and the original engine is gone.........well, so much for numbers matching. :rotfl

[XLR8]

Huh???????? :confused

Anyway, that screaming 6-banger in there would just scare me anyway. :boogie

Smart ass. :harhar I just thought you might enjoy seeing this old Chevy truck being auctioned from his collection. :L

:w

[22229stingray81]

Dear God... is that SNOW in your pictures???? :D Everyone needs a 4X4, and a 'vette. Best of both worlds.

-Tatortot

P.S. How's the garage going Heaven??

[67HEAVEN]

P.S. How's the garage going Heaven??

The foundation back-filling is complete (after this photo) and I'm letting it settle for awhile. If the weather is good in late December or early January, I may bring in a few loads of crushed stone to throw around just to keep me active, but the framing waits for the spring. :D

Click on the photo...

http://i8.tinypic.com/7y6ehyd.jpg (http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99387)

[22229stingray81]

.....it's going to be bigger than my apartment..... ;) :chuckle

-Tatortot

[67HEAVEN]

Ahhhhhhh.................now that's better. ;)

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[XLR8]

Yep... does look better. I like 'em. :upthumbs

[bossvette]

They must have changed the sheetmetal on the trucks before the Blazers because that 89 looks newer then my 89 Blazer; I'm not real up on these modern trucks; I thought the Blazers/Suburbans were similar to the pickups of the same year.

[67HEAVEN]

They must have changed the sheetmetal on the trucks before the Blazers because that 89 looks newer then my 89 Blazer; I'm not real up on these modern trucks; I thought the Blazers/Suburbans were similar to the pickups of the same year.

Craig, the Blazers/Suburbans stayed with the older body style until 1991, and then updated in 1992.

This truck is in very good shape, just like the PO promised. I got a look at the complete underside today and the floors and bed bottom still show the thick undercoating that sure did its job. Very, very solid!!! It has 219,000 km (131,000 miles) on it. The original unused Firestone spare is underneath.

Here is how it looks with the new wheels and tires on it.

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Next stop, is the body shop that painted my Corvette. Kurt and Ron will work their magic. And, I've got a few subtle paint and emblem ideas to make it "mine". ;)

Although the small amount of rust above the front wheels could easily be patched, I'm opting for new fenders.

I got new license plates on it today, after it passed the safety check (tail light circuit board, one marker light bulb, license plate light wire, front rotors, calipers and pads) and air emissions check (absolutely nothing required to pass).

I'm spending a bit of money on it now. However, I did get it free. :upthumbs
After a front-end alignment, away we go for paint. :beer

[Tom Bryant]

:) What an improvement.

[Vanity Plate Bob]

Looks great.

[bossvette]

What color? Are you going to keep it white; if so it may be hard to find in all the snow up there ;LOL the best thing about white cars (and Yellow) is you don't have to wash them as often.:chuckle

[67HEAVEN]

What color? Are you going to keep it white; if so it may be hard to find in all the snow up there ;LOL

Definitely white..........Olympic White, the original colour. ;)

Everything I own, but for HEAVEN, is white. Even that big ol' trailer. :D

[6 Shooter]

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[Tom Bryant]

Great pics Dwayne. I looked at a '56 last spring. It had a 235 with twin carbs and splits but the cab was in need of floor, rockers, supports ect. It would have been a great learn to mig weld project.

[67HEAVEN]

By the way, I found a great buy & sell site that some of you may already know about. It has pages for most larger towns and cities and charges absolutely zero for advertizing.

That's how I found this '89 and how I found the wheels. I also bought a 4' x 8' utility trailer I found on there recently. What is it? www.Kijiji.com (http://www.Kijiji.com) (or in my case www.Kijiji.ca (http://www.Kijiji.ca))

I plan on selling the white wagon wheels and tires that way......not to mention all the other surplus items I have around there. :upthumbs

[67HEAVEN]

And, here's a great time saver so that you don't have to go to each city's page (on Kijiji) to search for something over and over again. ;)

www.KijiGeek.com (http://www.KijiGeek.com) searches across the country for you.

:w

[67HEAVEN]

The "Corvette Tax" on parts is more obvious to me than ever. Too bad I couldn't have used Chevy truck suspension, body, interior, trim, etc. parts when I rebuilt the Corvette. ;)

Parts for these old trucks are waaaaaay cheaper.

[SPANISHVETTS]

Thanks to you _ruckers I am counting pickups instead of sheep to put myself to sleep at night!

The problem is that anything that I would build could never be made legal in Spain... I am already pushing the EEC law to the limits with Thunder and a couple of the bikes; even friendly authorities can only turn a blind so often.:ohnoes

There is a C-20 with zero rust that is going to be crushed in the next month or so that I can do nothing to save.:W:cry

[67HEAVEN]

Thanks to you _ruckers I am counting pickups instead of sheep to put myself to sleep at night!

;LOL


There is a C-20 with zero rust that is going to be crushed in the next month or so that I can do nothing to save.:W:cry

No....no....no, Spanish. 1967-1972???? Say it ain't so. :ohnoes

[Tom Bryant]

When you get your truck painted you should put a wood bed in it. Here is one way to do it. My kit is a little different than this. I can get mine through the garage door.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/aceuh/pigeon%20forge/100_0977.jpg

[67HEAVEN]

:L Thanks for the idea, Tom, but I'll save the trees for the '67-'72. ;)

[67HEAVEN]

Oh, and speaking of beds, I have plenty of material to move next sping and summer. Hmmmmmmmmm................. CLICK (http://www.stealthdumptrucks.com/OBSdumpmovie.MPG)

:D

[Tom Bryant]

Plus you could start a landscaping business in your spare time.

[67HEAVEN]

Plus you could start a landscaping business in your spare time.

Yeah. I'm not doing anything between 1:00 am and 6. :boogie

[Tom Bryant]

Ricky Rudd once ran an entire Winston Cup race with his eye lids taped open. This could work for you too. :L

[67HEAVEN]

Like much of North America, we got hit with snow, freezing rain, sleet and high winds. The '89 didn't care. ;)

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[67HEAVEN]

I got around to removing pieces in preparation for the paint job. As you may remember, I try not to do things in half measure. If you're going to do it at all, do it right. ;)

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The new front fenders, cab corners and paintable front bumper have arrived. :beer

[Tom Bryant]

Since you are putting a painted front bumper on it have you looked at the multitude of custom paintable grilles with billit inserts that are available for your truck? You could switch to composite headlights and use a grill for the 454 SS truck. But waite...don't do that. I have a complete set of headlights for your truck that you need to buy from me for spares. My wife's dad had a '88 stepside once and bought headlights because they were hard to find in that size at times.

Tom

[67HEAVEN]

Since you are putting a painted front bumper on it have you looked at the multitude of custom paintable grilles with billit inserts that are available for your truck? You could switch to composite headlights and use a grill for the 454 SS truck. But waite...don't do that. I have a complete set of headlights for your truck that you need to buy from me for spares. My wife's dad had a '88 stepside once and bought headlights because they were hard to find in that size at times.

Tom

No, no, no billet inserts. No composite headlights. I'm staying with "glass" twin halogen headlights. Those composites get real foggy looking from scratches.

I'm doing this :W trying to get LMC to ship $1,800 worth of parts to me. It's been almost 6 days now, and they can't even get around to calculating the shipping costs. :eyerole Unbelieveable. :mad A few minutes ago, I called (for the 4th time) and asked if an elf at the north pole was writing it all out in longhand. :bash

[Tom Bryant]

That's interesting. I have bought from LMC with no problem before. I wonder if they don't know where Canada is? You know how our education system is these days. Political ideology is taught over practical sciences and geography.

You make a good point on the lamps. My son's were almost opaque when we bought it. I sanded and polished them so that light would at least get through the lens again. As for the small seal beam headlights, I'll bring them along to CruiseFest and make you an offer that you can't refuse. ;)

[67HEAVEN]

Tomorrow will be seven days since the order, and still no call regarding shipping charges from LMC. :confused

On Thursday, a Customer Service rep promised to get the shipping department to call me. It's 9:30pm Eastern on Friday. Still no call.

Is this any way to run a railroad? :eyerole

Now that I've wasted a week, looks like I'll be canceling the order and going elsewhere. :mad

[Tom Bryant]

What did you order?

[67HEAVEN]

Tom. I ordered a paintable grill, fold-in outside paintable mirrors, paintable outside door handles, full body mouldings, all new emblems, power window and power door lock kits, replacement cloth headliner and cloth visors, inside and outside door window seals, gauge bezel, bumper impact strips, diamond clear bumper lights and side marker lenses, and plenty more.

The whole idea is to go for the monochrome paint look like my Z-71 Tahoe.

I sourced the paintable front bumper, front fenders and cab corners locally, so I guess I'll work with my body shop to get the grill, mirrors and door handles locally too. They'll soon be ready to paint the truck.

I'll try http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/ccktruck.aspx for the rest. Hopefully, the experience is a more productive one than trying to buy products from LMC. :eyerole

I posted this concern on the truck discussion board and several people have experienced similar situations.

[67HEAVEN]

Well, I guess my money stays in Canada. Working with my local garage guy (on a Saturday morning even) ;) we found sources for 80% of the items I had ordered from LMC. I should have worked with him from the beginning, but I honestly didn't think it would be easy to find what I wanted locally. I was wrong.

When you take into account shipping fees, UPS brokerage fees and time wasted, I actually came out ahead on the deal.

Now to call up and cancel the order (although after all this time they probably lost it anyway). Sorry LMC Truck. My money stays in my town. :beer

[67HEAVEN]

I just got off the phone with LMC. I said, "Hi, I'm calling to cancel an order please".

The nice young lady says, "Order number?"

I told her.

She asked for my name to verify the order.

I told her.

She said, "Okay, it's cancelled. Thanks for calling."

I said, "Are you at all curious why I'm cancelling?"

She said, "We get lots of cancelled orders when people find out how much the shipping charges are."

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Sorry. I 'bout fell on the floor laughing.

"That's not why I'm cancelling", says me. "I'm cancelling because I DON'T know how much the charges will be after SEVEN days, and no one can tell me, in spite of four phone calls to your company."

"I'm sorry", she says.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-damn-computer.gif Madness. http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-crazy.gif

[67HEAVEN]

Please forgive another post in this thread, but I have an update to pass on.

Apparently the way to find out what the shipping charges are is to cancel.

Within 30 minutes Stephanie (a supervisor) called to tell me that the shipping charge information was available when I called to cancel and the employee should have told me what they were.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-kill-myself.gif :confused :eyerole ;squint:

And a very Merry Christmas to you all.

[Tom Bryant]

That's just amazing. What a way to run a company. If I was in charge I'd do everything possible not to loose an order of that size. I'm glad that you found most of the stuff locally. I would rather buy close to home and go pick up the parts myself, even if it cost a little more. You still save the shipping and other expenses. I drove up to Paragon and picked up my last big list of small parts I needed. It is a bit of a drive but I was already up to Windsor that day anyway. I like to wonder around the place and see all that they have going on.

The old white truck should look great when you are done. Is there anything that you still need? I may be able to find a better source.

Tom

[67HEAVEN]

Is there anything that you still need? I may be able to find a better source.

Tom

Yes, Tom. I can source the side adhesive-backed body mouldings locally (in rolls), but I want the pre-cut kind with the cut-outs for the "Bowtie 1500" door emblems. Also, they must be all black, whereas most sources only have the black with chrome ridge along the top.
#39-7040 on this page - http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/0029.asp

And, the black wheel arch moulding kit on the same page - #39-7001

Also, a cloth headliner in LIGHT GREY (according to the trim sticker it's Medium Grey but it looked like blue to me) ;) - http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/0094.asp
#38-2036-LG

And, cloth visors in LIGHT GREY (according to the trim sticker it's Medium Grey but it looked like blue to me) ;) - http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/0098.asp
#38-2118-LG

A sliding rear window with dark tint - http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/0089.asp
#39-4802

Finally, the power window kit and power locks kit - http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/0033.asp
#36-0696 and #36-0693

Thanks for trying to help, Tom.

:w

[67HEAVEN]

Update:

I found everything from the previous post except the dark sliding rear window and the two power kits (windows / doors).

This place has the rest -- http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/ccktruck.aspx

[67HEAVEN]

At the end of the process, I learned something about why their shipping calculations take so long. You may wish to sit down for this one.....

They pull the actual order (even though you may not have provided a credit card for billing yet) and package the order, and then weigh the order, and then calculate the shipping to your location.

Did you all read the above paragraph carefully? If not, please read it again. I'll wait. ;) http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-toetap.gif

I asked if they didn't have the shipping weight of each of their items on the computer so that they could easily generate a total shipping weight and shipping size at the time of order. The answer? NO.

According to the employee I talked to, these orders are pulled in the warehouse, packaged, and then weighed. The potential buyer is then notified about the charges and a great many decide to cancel the order......which requires the items to be returned to the shelving in the warehouse. http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-rolleyes.gif

That procedure is just too stupid for words, so I'll just use a smiley. :crazy

[Ezmunie]

That procedure is just too stupid for words, so I'll just use a smiley. :crazy

I admire your restraint. :BOW

[randomize27]

:confused;shrug

And how many days has this place been in business?

And when is their going out of business sale?

[gmjunkie]

All due respect to this ol' girl, but the '89 will be gone in a flash when I find the right '67-'72 pickup. ;)

Right now, I'm just fitting in with the local townsfolk. Gotta get me a gun-rack. :D You Missed out!!! I had a Fabulous 95 % Original 1 owner 63,000 mile 72 with a 402 BB 3 Sp on the tree!! It was absolutely Beutamus!!Got insulted on Ebay twice, so I took it to the local Manheim Dealers Auction in Statesville NC with ALL the paperwork and it rang the bell and found a new owner!!!:D:D:D

http://www.corvettevalley.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4793&stc=1&d=1183559617

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Didn't know you wanted one!!;shrug;shrug
:upthumbs

[67HEAVEN]

Junk,

That beauty is almost perfect..........except for not having 4x4. Otherwise, I'd be proud to own it. And, there's something about that colour. :D

:beer

[gmjunkie]

Junk,

That beauty is almost perfect..........except for not having 4x4. Otherwise, I'd be proud to own it. And, there's something about that colour. :D

:beerI do at the moment have a Nice 4X4 72 Blazer/Automatic A/C truck!! Look on my Olga truck in my avatar!! I have to get the A/C and Cruse working and some minor repairs,3 years is long enough!!:rotfl:rotfl:upthumbs

[bossvette]

I do at the moment have a Nice 4X4 72 Blazer/Automatic A/C truck!! Look on my Olga truck in my avatar!! I have to get the A/C and Cruse working and some minor repairs!!:upthumbs

that old Blazer looks good; I have always liked the Blazer/Suburbans of that vintage; on number 4 right now. Its an ole "rusty but trusty" I use for hunting and bad weather; Paid $700 for it a few years back
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/222440/DSC03541.JPG
can't see fixing it up nice and then throwing dead animals in it ;LOL

[gmjunkie]

that old Blazer looks good; I have always liked the Blazer/Suburbans of that vintage; on number 4 right now. Its an ole "rusty but trusty" I use for hunting and bad weather; Paid $700 for it a few years back

can't see fixing it up nice and then throwing dead animals in it ;LOL I have over $700. in Red Chroma Base on mine,without any labor!!I think I'm going to throw the bitter half and grandkids in mine!!:D:D:D

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15151&d=1197822143

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15152&d=1197822143

[Tom Bryant]

So you have located everything now?

[67HEAVEN]

So you have located everything now?

Tom,

I found everything now except for the dark sliding rear window and the two power conversion kits (windows and door locks).

So far LMC Truck is the only place I've found them (under their accessories/aftermarket catalog section). I doubt they're making them so I'll keep looking elsewhere.

The good news is I'll have almost everything else by midweek in time to run the paintable pieces over to the body shop.

The way the weather's been lately, I might better slap one of these babies on too........

http://btpowershandyman.com/wb/media/snowplow.jpg

:W

[Tom Bryant]

I think that this is dark tinted but a call before ordering would be advisable. It's GM too.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm

Collision Catalog Back glass , Glass and hardware ,Glass ,Gm
Description Year MSRP Price Your Price
Gm - Moveable glass - Moveable glass 88-91 $311.53 $191.15

[Tom Bryant]

power window conversion kit.

TWK107 1988-00 C/K series pickup ......................................... 249.99 set

Found on page 434 of the Classic Industries Chevy truck catalog (http://www.classicindustries.com/pdf/Truck-BodyComponents.pdf).

[Tom Bryant]

Didn't see the power lock conversion but I found this remote door opening kit so you can remove the outside handles. It's on the same page.

1947-72 Remote Door Openers
Give your 1947-72 Chevrolet or GMC truck a sleek, custom look by eliminating
the door handles and the door locks. Install the super trick, Made-in-USA, remote
door opener system to enter your truck. This 2-way system features two door
actuators, two door latches and one 2-way remote transmitter. Sets come with all
necessary connections and instructions. Additional transmitters also available.
14029 1947-72 two door actuators ............................................ 299.95 set
14031 1947-72 additional transmitter ....................................... 29.95 ea

[Tom Bryant]

btw. Have you ever seen those power beck window kits where the one piece window lowers vertically down behind the seat?

[67HEAVEN]

btw. Have you ever seen those power beck window kits where the one piece window lowers vertically down behind the seat?

Yes. :rotfl Too modern for me. ;)

Thanks for all those links, Tom. That should do the trick.

I'm told I'll have a ton of goodies by tomorrow afternoon, from the local source. I'll get going on the ones you found next.

:beer

[67HEAVEN]

Once the front fenders came off, we found rust hiding on the inner fenders.

passenger side
http://i13.tinypic.com/86pwkjp.jpg

driver side -- worse
http://i2.tinypic.com/851c9xd.jpg

Can't have that, so new inners are going on too. ;)

We popped all four stepside pads off to make sure to paint underneath.
http://i12.tinypic.com/852q5uc.jpg
As you can see, the cab corners are already installed, waiting for final bodywork. :beer
Side impact strips are removed.

Front bumper and air dam are off.
http://i14.tinypic.com/7211qxf.jpg

New paintable front bumper and new fenders are waiting their turn.
http://i8.tinypic.com/8adpwcg.jpg

Plenty more parts arrived today.....one really nice bling piece in my next post. :D

[67HEAVEN]

If you're familiar with 1988-1998 Chevy/GMC pickup taillights, you'll know how plain there really are. You may also remember that this ol' gal was wearing some taillight bling when I bought her.....but just a little too Las Vegas for my liking. :bash
http://i5.tinypic.com/6uioh0j.jpg

Factory light
http://i7.tinypic.com/7xnh8oo.jpg

So, I found some really neat replacements that look just like the 2003-2005 factory lights, but fit my '89. Just the right amount of bling. :D
http://i5.tinypic.com/71ebi9d.jpg

:beer

[67HEAVEN]

Got the new side mirrors, grill, air dam (for tow hooks), inner and outer door window seals, door handles, door lock set, tailgate handle/bezel, etc. today.

Photos coming when I get them unpacked tomorrow. :D

[67HEAVEN]

Inner and outer side window seals.
http://i14.tinypic.com/6s7270p.jpg

New lower air dam (valance) with holes for the two tow hooks.
http://i16.tinypic.com/85lkfb8.jpg

New door and tailgate handles and lock sets.
http://i4.tinypic.com/7ys27mt.jpg

New black grill which will be partially painted white. The old chrome grill is beginning to peel.
http://i18.tinypic.com/8g8qbzm.jpg

Newer-design side mirrors. They'll also be partially white.
http://i7.tinypic.com/6keiw5w.jpg

Merry Christmas to me. :w

[Tom Bryant]

Christmas for your truck. :d You should have gotten a rear handle flip kit to put the handle on the inside of the tailgate since it's getting painted anyway. With a bed lid you would have better security and it would clean up the tailgate appearance.

[67HEAVEN]

Christmas for your truck. :d You should have gotten a rear handle flip kit to put the handle on the inside of the tailgate since it's getting painted anyway. With a bed lid you would have better security and it would clean up the tailgate appearance.

Tom,

I've decided to sell the tilt fibreglass lid anyway. The problem with them is when you want to throw a horse up in the back, you have to unbolt the lid from the front and take it right off. Nothing tall fits under the tilt.

I'm gonna buy one of those vinyl covers that roll-up completely out of the way, but all they do is keep the weather out. ;)

[67HEAVEN]

These arrived the day before Christmas. They match the look of those installed at the factory on my Z-71 Tahoe. :beer

http://i8.tinypic.com/6l1kw0o.jpg

[Mac]

The problem with them is when you want to throw a horse up in the back, you have to unbolt the lid from the front and take it right off. Nothing tall fits under the tilt.
A buddy of mine swore that was the best part about the lid. It kept people from asking for he and his truck to show up on moving day. ;)

-Mac

[67HEAVEN]

My two favourite colours.

http://i8.tinypic.com/89ry6ut.jpg

Yeah, yeah........white ain't a colour. :L

[67HEAVEN]

A buddy of mine swore that was the best part about the lid. It kept people from asking for he and his truck to show up on moving day. ;)

-Mac

No, no. That's a good thing, Mac. Pretty soon I'll know everybody in town. :D

[67HEAVEN]

Kurt's the man at freehand....
http://i19.tinypic.com/71lut13.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/72kt3ew.jpg

Remember this? ;)
http://www.computersupport.ca/Restoration/hood-stripe-layout-500.jpg

This is where we're headed....a monochrome theme.
http://i10.tinypic.com/6kh07f8.jpg

http://i5.tinypic.com/82catmb.jpg

http://i17.tinypic.com/6q24d21.jpg

[67HEAVEN]

Today was play-in-the-booth day. :D

http://i1.tinypic.com/8awl8w3.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/86q2eeo.jpg

http://i3.tinypic.com/7wtnqxw.jpg

[67HEAVEN]

Ron is a madman........pray for his lungs. :W

http://i13.tinypic.com/820f3p4.jpg

[67HEAVEN]

http://i12.tinypic.com/71y6kw8.jpg

http://i4.tinypic.com/85uf7mg.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/87mn12a.jpg

[Mac]

Looks great! Thanks for the pictures!!

-Mac

[67HEAVEN]

http://i2.tinypic.com/8c3fjg4.jpg

http://i10.tinypic.com/8b6e814.jpg

http://i18.tinypic.com/7wactbs.jpg

Waiting on some additional trim, diamond clear signal lights, emblems, etc.

[67HEAVEN]

http://i1.tinypic.com/85ve1cl.jpg

Anyone can have black handles. ;)

http://i1.tinypic.com/81g7gj8.jpg

The new black step-rails match the factory style on my Z-71 Tahoe. :D

As soon as a few more trim pieces arrive, it's off to the Krown rust-proofing shop.

[67HEAVEN]

Parts delivery man is due tomorrow. :beer

[SPANISHVETTS]

I finally got me another truck project.:L
Only problem is that it is a Damn Dodge.:ohnoes
I will get some pics in the next week or two.

How can I save this damn dodge:W
Will my spare SBC fit under the hood:confused

[67HEAVEN]

Parts delivery man is due tomorrow. :beer

He came. :D

You know how lots of folks get their panties in a wad about the GM badges on new cars? Yeah........like this.
http://i31.tinypic.com/2ps15wj.jpg

Me? I'm so proud of my GM vehicles, I'm putting the freakin' badges on, not takin' them off. :beer
http://i30.tinypic.com/537m77.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/oji91z.jpg

Front bumper guards.
http://i31.tinypic.com/5k2gra.jpg

And, there are two very large boxes that I haven't had time to get to yet. ;)

[67HEAVEN]

I finally got me another truck project.:L
Only problem is that it is a Damn Dodge.:ohnoes

Is it white or yellow? :D

[Mac]

You know how lots of folks get their panties in a wad about the GM badges on new cars? Yeah........like this.
You're killing me!! :L

-Mac

[67HEAVEN]

Unpacked the two large boxes.

New front bumper impact strip, in all black (no chrome ridge).
http://i25.tinypic.com/21n30v8.jpg

New wheelwell mouldings, in all black (not brushed aluminum).
http://i30.tinypic.com/205qigy.jpg

Still waiting on diamond clear bumper (signal) lights and a few other pieces. ;)

Part I will soon be complete. Lemme think.......what will Part II be about? ;)

[67HEAVEN]

She's close to complete, now. A few more pieces to come.
http://i29.tinypic.com/2dh5t1w.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/6zsnpc.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/546hdl.jpg
GM, and damn proud of it. :beer

http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-Chevy.gif

[67HEAVEN]

Close enough to be "kissin' cousins". ;)

http://i29.tinypic.com/rk3frr.jpg

[Tom Bryant]

Lookin' Good. :)

[67HEAVEN]

Lookin' Good. :)

Thanks, Tom.

http://i31.tinypic.com/n4y44l.jpg

I'm very pleased with the look of the aftermarket taillights. :beer

I'll take it to the undercoating place on Thursday or Friday, and then home she goes. The diamond clear front signal lights still haven't arrived. The black side mouldings, emblems and wheel-well mouldings go on tomorrow or Wednesday.

[Mac]

I agree- it looks awesome!

-Mac

[XLR8]

Make it 3!!! It looks great 67! I like those taillights too.

:upthumbs

[Vanity Plate Bob]

Can I be first????? I need a load of firewood.
I'd be honored.

:bash:bash:bash:bash

Beautiful unit.

[67HEAVEN]

In light of the writers' strike, I'll just simply say, "It's always appreciated when your creativity is recognized and appreciated by your peers. Thank you dahlinks." http://i31.tinypic.com/2qkksa9.gif


Not bad for an old pickup, eh? ;)

[LT4man]

Amazing, simply amazing transformation! :upthumbs

I wish your body man was a little closer to Chicago!

SAVE THE :w

[67HEAVEN]

It's home, but I'm still waiting on the diamond clear bumper lights, new tow hooks and the all-black side mouldings (that will show off the red door emblems). :D

Coming soon.........new photos. :)

[67HEAVEN]

Still waiting on a few pieces, but I'm having fun in the back yard.

http://i30.tinypic.com/2z853iw.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/5zoaaa.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/103tphy.jpg

With two 4x4 Chevys, I think I love winter now. Maybe I'll convert HEAVEN. :D

[67HEAVEN]

http://i30.tinypic.com/5zoaaa.jpg





I neglected to mention that I added a rear sliding window in dark tint. There was no better time than when it was in the body shop. :upthumbs

[67HEAVEN]

http://i29.tinypic.com/546hdl.jpg
GM, and damn proud of it. :beer

http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-Chevy.gif

Just did the '04 Z-71.

http://i26.tinypic.com/2wd3qqr.jpg

HEAVEN is next. ;)

Like I said, "GM, and damn proud of it."

[67HEAVEN]

So, I found some really neat replacements that look just like the 2003-2005 factory lights, but fit my '89. Just the right amount of bling. :D
http://i5.tinypic.com/71ebi9d.jpg



Time to see them in action. Taillights on at dusk today...
http://i29.tinypic.com/25jf3ox.jpg

Brake lights and taillights on...
http://i26.tinypic.com/erbryr.jpg

No lights on.
http://i27.tinypic.com/6zsnpc.jpg

Just the reflectors from the camera flash.
http://i25.tinypic.com/sze8gj.jpg

I'm satisfied. :)

[Mac]

I'm satisfied. :)
For now... :chuckle

It looks awesome. Out of curiosity, have you let the previous owner know what you were planning to do with it? I wonder how he would like it now??

-Mac

[67HEAVEN]

For now... :chuckle

It looks awesome. Out of curiosity, have you let the previous owner know what you were planning to do with it? I wonder how he would like it now??

-Mac

Thanks, Mac.

After the safety and emissions checks, but before paint and trim changes, I sent him a photo. Here's his response from December 9th.

Hi Bob,

It was great to hear from you! I have been wondering if you are happy with the truck. The changes you have made look great and it's good to hear that it passed both tests without too much work. I especially like the new wheels and tires! I know my truck has found a good home!

Thanks for sending along the picture!

Happy holidays,

George


Once the black side mouldings (still waiting for a few pieces) and red door emblems are on, I'll show him the new paint job.

Next week, I'm having a local auto interior trim shop install new headliner and sun visor cloth. The existing cloth has de-laminated from the foam backing. That's about all the interior requires.

After that, it's a new gun-rack and a bloodhound named Bubba. :D

http://i30.tinypic.com/2u5822b.jpg

[67HEAVEN]

I finally found a tonneau cover that fits the shortbox stepside (sportside).

http://i26.tinypic.com/nl3a5i.jpg

No, she doesn't come with it. :D

http://www.extang.com/docs/tufftonno.html

[67HEAVEN]

Note to my Canadian friends: It really does help to push the Canadian pricing issue. The local dealer wanted $397.00 for the same Extang cover that I could order from an online U.S. site for $231.00 plus shipping.

Fortunately, I took along a printout of the actual pricing information from that site and the local store manager dropped the price from $397.00 down to $275.00 (no shipping costs and no border brokerage fees to me). :upthumbs

When I told him I'd be ordering online if he wasn't willing to "get reasonable", it's amazing how reasonable he got. ;)

It'll take a couple of weeks to get it, but I'm content to wait.

[67HEAVEN]

http://i25.tinypic.com/1zbf408.jpg

The diamond clear front signal lights finally arrived. I'll get them on and post a comparison soon.

[67HEAVEN]

The diamond clear front signal lights finally arrived. I'll get them on and post a comparison soon.

What a surprise. They don't fit. At least they don't fit if you actually attach the inboard light socket. :eyerole

On their website, these items are listed as fitting 1988 - 1998 C/K1500 trucks. They are actually made for 1994 - 1998.

So, the question is, should I make them fit (alterations to the radiator support panel just behind the lights) or go through the nightmare of returning them across the border? :eyerole

It's always something.

[Tom Bryant]

Go for the modification. They probably don't make a Diamond Clear for the '88/'89.

[Mac]

It's always something.
If it was too easy, everyone would do it. :chuckle

-Mac

[67HEAVEN]

If it was too easy, everyone would do it. :chuckle

-Mac

The solution is on its way. ;)

[67HEAVEN]

Took the sagging headliner and sun visors to a local trim shop for re-skinning. I was amazed how new everything (including the hardware) looked up there.
:beer
http://i25.tinypic.com/25h1rx0.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2uorol3.jpg

Then, on Friday, I went back for the re-install.

http://i31.tinypic.com/kdu4ux.jpg

It looks great. Photos soon. ;)

[67HEAVEN]

Do I have a "white" problem? :D

http://i25.tinypic.com/fnbqwx.jpg

The new tow hooks are on.

http://i29.tinypic.com/r8z3nr.jpg

[67HEAVEN]

The nitetime photos don't do it justice.

http://i31.tinypic.com/wilz4z.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/11ttytj.jpg

http://www3.sympatico.ca/bob-johnston/smiley-Chevy.gif

[67HEAVEN]

Getting closer to completion. Just three more things for the outside.

http://i32.tinypic.com/2iae5bo.jpg

Seeing the K1500 in front of that trailer reminds me that, when we removed the bed liner at the paint shop, we found all the holes where a fifth-wheel was mounted.

Looks like the heavy-duty suspension and air shocks were there for a reason. The body was so good, I'm guessing it spent most winters in Florida. ;)