Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

X2?

What's up? long time no update?

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Don't quit! I'm loving my 6.0 and 6 speed

You can do it!
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Yea, what he said. :lol:

Hope its not stuck in paint prison.

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Me too!
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Sorry for no updates lately. I didn't want to show you guys the pictures of the spider webs accumulating on my ride. My two beautiful teenage kids and Their sports have been taking my time and money. I have held off on painting the truck in search of 2 original fenders. I will keep you guys updated and Thank You for following my now 3 year long build.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I can totally relate to that. I have two kids too. I have followed all their sports too. I have been on mine three years too now.
I agree with you on the original fenders. That's the only way to go man.
I'm making an attempt to use all GM sheetmetal on my project. What a pain.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Your 100% right. Lesson learned. The aftermarket sheet metal isn't the same. I haven't come this far to make the most noticeable thing (body) be my biggest mistake. If the paint and body don't come out near perfect It would be even harder to finish the build. I am hoping the original fenders will help align the front clip. Right now the body lines don't match the doors and I am not happy with it. If I have to replace all of the aftermarket sheet metal with original then that's what I'm doing. Almost wishing I stuck with the GMC clip but still love the slant noses. Good luck on your build and looking forward to seeing it complete.
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Your ride came out awesome! Love the video! Makes me want to run out to the garage and get to work.
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Great News! After months of looking I found a complete rust free front clip off a 67. Came complete with core support and inner fenders. The guy also through in 4 doors with all of the glass. Now I can get back to work. I will keep you all updated with photos.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Woo hoo! Progress!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I saw that clip on CL... nice score.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Congrats on scoring the front clip and doors.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Awesome Project. Subscribed.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Yes finally! I plan on setting the front clip on my frame to see how well it aligns up before I disassemble it. The left front fender has some filler in it so I plan on stripping everything down to metal.

Thanks! I was surprised how hard it was to find.
Thanks
Thanks

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I picked up my new front clip from my buddy's house yesterday. I removed the aftermarket clip and installed the original sheet metal clip. The clip was originally on a 1967 C20 with dual batteries. I didn't know dual battery's were an option back then. I couldn't believe how well everything lined up. There is a lot of work to do on this front end but I believe it will be worth it. Today I am going to remove the front end and start stripping the paint in preparation for body work and primer.

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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice work! GM sheetmetal is worth the effort. Watching to see how you tackle the hydro clutch...

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looking good keep it up

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

You took the words out of my mouth on both counts!!!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice project... I'll follow along.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks! I feel like I am starting over a little bit but it will be worth it at the end. The clutch shouldn't be to bad. There are a couple of guys on here that did the same conversions and made it look easy.

Thank You

Thanks
Thanks. I will try to keep the updates coming.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Was that front clip off an old Coke truck? looks like its in awesome shape. Nice score dual battery mounts. Been thinking of getting a drivers side mount for mine so it would look more OE

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I am not sure where the clip came from but so far I am very happy with it. I have spent the last couple of days stripping the hood to bare metal and found no filler. There are a few dings that need repaired but that's it. Send me a PM and I will send you the battery mount. I will not need it.