Progress pics of my '68 GMC Extend-a-cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68gmcdually · 04-01-2005, 08:50 PM

I'll start with a couple of before pics, keep in mind that this only came into the shop to have a 5.0 l 5 speed installed. I will post more pics as I come across the time too.

**N2TRUX** · 04-02-2005, 08:34 AM

Nice solid start. Now where are those progress pics????

67_C-30 · 04-02-2005, 11:55 AM

Yeah, Man!! We need PROGRESS!!!

67shortie · 04-02-2005, 12:46 PM

Yes, pics or ban :rndll:

68gmcdually · 04-03-2005, 12:50 AM

Sorry, I was going to post some progress pics today, but a simple 6 hour round trip parts run, turned into 13+ hours of driving through one of the worst snow storms of the winter. Too think that yesterday was so nice here I was going to pull the other vehicles out the storage shed, boy am I glad that I didn't. I will post the pics as promised when I get back to the shop. Have a great weekend.

68gmcdually · 04-03-2005, 12:53 AM

Here are the only two pics that I have on this computer, (hard drive went for a trip). The first is of the cargo/brake light and the second is the original owner's manual that I scored off of ebay, thanks to CPNE.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-03-2005, 08:32 PM

Can't wait to see the Pic's Jim! Great to hear of your Progress!

68gmcdually · 04-04-2005, 04:51 PM

Here are some more before pics, I am trying to keep them all together on one thread to make it easier on everyone.

68gmcdually · 04-05-2005, 06:39 PM

Here is a better pic of a 930 emblem as we discussed earlier. Thanks alot.

68gmcdually · 04-05-2005, 09:32 PM

Here are a couple of pics of the drivetrain, and one of the bottom side of the cab while it was still on the rotisserie. The last one is of my helper for the evening.

68gmcdually · 04-09-2005, 05:04 PM

Here are a couple of pics, the first three are the way I bought it and the last two are of the way I destroyed a perfectly good driving 1992 Chevrolet 3500.

72MARIO · 04-10-2005, 12:18 PM

That looks awesome ! What rims are you going to use ? You are going to have to spend nearly every night up there to get it finished by june Eh ?

I would recomend not sandblasting the box. You will warp the sides for sure. Your dad should know that. Unless you mean Media blast that would be oky.

I am going to a wrecking yard next saturday I will check for that emblem you need it's a 930 GMC right ? Any other small parts you need ?

Later, Mario

lukecp · 04-10-2005, 01:21 PM

Very sweet setup....can't wait to see the finished product. Much cooler old truck on a modern chassis

68gmcdually · 04-10-2005, 09:53 PM

72MARIO: Thanks for the compliments, I believe that I might have three 930 emblems now (thanks to longhorn71 for one). I don't believe that I am going to be sandblasting the box as I stated, probably media blasting or taking it down the road for some soda blasting.

YELLOW72CUSTOM: Thanks as well, I really wanted the modern day chassis and running gear because I plan on pulling the car trailer or our fifth wheel house trailer with this alot, the original drum brakes all the way around just wasn't going to cut it.

67_C-30 · 04-11-2005, 12:11 AM

WoW!! That bad boy is coming along quite nicely! Its after midnight here, and you are making me want to go out and get back to work on mine right now!!

68gmcdually · 04-11-2005, 11:25 AM

72MARIO: These are the caps and rings that I am going to put on it, with the original painted rims. Thanks to 67-C_30 for locating them for me.

BLAZERMAN · 04-11-2005, 01:51 PM

Cant wait to see this one done, looks great!!

**Canadian694x4** · 04-12-2005, 12:21 AM

Jim It's Looking GREAT!!!! I'm totally amazed...Great Work. Keep us posted!

Brian

68gmcdually · 04-12-2005, 08:11 AM

Thanks Brian that means alot to me. I am going to real busy on this truck since I still need it done by the first of June so hopefully I will have more progress pics quickly.

68gmcdually · 04-13-2005, 08:21 PM

Well the guys at my parent's shop did a complete tune up and started running new gas lines today, should be only a few days until fire up, I HOPE. Also did a dry run with the '00 Silverado seats and got the hood stripped and in primer. At this rate I am confident that it will make its June 4 th deadline for being complete.

joelboxt · 04-13-2005, 09:26 PM

that ex-cab would look so much better if you made the small windows the same hight and style as the door windows.. but you do good work.

joel

68gmcdually · 04-13-2005, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelboxt

that ex-cab would look so much better if you made the small windows the same hight and style as the door windows.. but you do good work.

joel

I agree on the same height,we couldn't find the right size windows at that time, the side windows are the same height as the rear window though, so hopefully it will work out ok. I really didn't want to go with the same style as the front window, I wanted them to really stand out.

DBLSPRT68 · 04-14-2005, 02:51 AM

James, I think it's COOL!

I can't wait to see the completed truck. Keep up the great work. After Super Chevy this weekend and trying to sell my Bel Air, I'm going to start working on my truck again. David

Iforgotmypassword · 04-14-2005, 09:27 AM

James, this is similar to what I have been planning. I have a few questions, if you don't mind. How much did you extend the cab? What did the windows on the extension come off of ? And how did you extend the roof? Looks great, by the way.
Brian

>X< · 04-14-2005, 11:03 AM

iforgotmypassword, you should post in the 67-72messageboard section, you'll have more people see your post and help you

04-01-2005, 08:50 PM	#1
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Progress pics of my '68 GMC Extend-a-cab I'll start with a couple of before pics, keep in mind that this only came into the shop to have a 5.0 l 5 speed installed. I will post more pics as I come across the time too. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed, Last edited by 68gmcdually; 04-12-2005 at 10:39 PM.

04-02-2005, 08:34 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Nice solid start. Now where are those progress pics???? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-02-2005, 11:55 AM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Yeah, Man!! We need PROGRESS!!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

04-02-2005, 12:46 PM	#4
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Yes, pics or ban :rndll: __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

04-03-2005, 12:50 AM	#5
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Sorry, I was going to post some progress pics today, but a simple 6 hour round trip parts run, turned into 13+ hours of driving through one of the worst snow storms of the winter. Too think that yesterday was so nice here I was going to pull the other vehicles out the storage shed, boy am I glad that I didn't. I will post the pics as promised when I get back to the shop. Have a great weekend. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-03-2005, 12:53 AM	#6
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Here are the only two pics that I have on this computer, (hard drive went for a trip). The first is of the cargo/brake light and the second is the original owner's manual that I scored off of ebay, thanks to CPNE. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-03-2005, 08:32 PM	#7
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Can't wait to see the Pic's Jim! Great to hear of your Progress! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-04-2005, 04:51 PM	#8
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Here are some more before pics, I am trying to keep them all together on one thread to make it easier on everyone. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed, Last edited by 68gmcdually; 04-04-2005 at 04:52 PM.

04-05-2005, 06:39 PM	#9
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	67_c-30 Here is a better pic of a 930 emblem as we discussed earlier. Thanks alot. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-05-2005, 09:32 PM	#10
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Here are a couple of pics of the drivetrain, and one of the bottom side of the cab while it was still on the rotisserie. The last one is of my helper for the evening. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-09-2005, 05:04 PM	#11
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Donor Chassis Here are a couple of pics, the first three are the way I bought it and the last two are of the way I destroyed a perfectly good driving 1992 Chevrolet 3500. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-10-2005, 12:18 PM	#12
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	That looks awesome ! What rims are you going to use ? You are going to have to spend nearly every night up there to get it finished by june Eh ? I would recomend not sandblasting the box. You will warp the sides for sure. Your dad should know that. Unless you mean Media blast that would be oky. I am going to a wrecking yard next saturday I will check for that emblem you need it's a 930 GMC right ? Any other small parts you need ? Later, Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-10-2005, 01:21 PM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Very sweet setup....can't wait to see the finished product. Much cooler old truck on a modern chassis __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-10-2005, 09:53 PM	#14
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	72MARIO: Thanks for the compliments, I believe that I might have three 930 emblems now (thanks to longhorn71 for one). I don't believe that I am going to be sandblasting the box as I stated, probably media blasting or taking it down the road for some soda blasting. YELLOW72CUSTOM: Thanks as well, I really wanted the modern day chassis and running gear because I plan on pulling the car trailer or our fifth wheel house trailer with this alot, the original drum brakes all the way around just wasn't going to cut it. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-11-2005, 12:11 AM	#15
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	WoW!! That bad boy is coming along quite nicely! Its after midnight here, and you are making me want to go out and get back to work on mine right now!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!



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04-11-2005, 11:25 AM	#16
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	72MARIO: These are the caps and rings that I am going to put on it, with the original painted rims. Thanks to 67-C_30 for locating them for me. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-11-2005, 01:51 PM	#17
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Cant wait to see this one done, looks great!! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-12-2005, 12:21 AM	#18
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Jim It's Looking GREAT!!!! I'm totally amazed...Great Work. Keep us posted! Brian __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-12-2005, 08:11 AM	#19
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Thanks Brian that means alot to me. I am going to real busy on this truck since I still need it done by the first of June so hopefully I will have more progress pics quickly. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-13-2005, 08:21 PM	#20
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Well the guys at my parent's shop did a complete tune up and started running new gas lines today, should be only a few days until fire up, I HOPE. Also did a dry run with the '00 Silverado seats and got the hood stripped and in primer. At this rate I am confident that it will make its June 4 th deadline for being complete. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

04-13-2005, 09:26 PM	#21
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	that ex-cab would look so much better if you made the small windows the same hight and style as the door windows.. but you do good work. joel __________________

04-14-2005, 02:51 AM	#23
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	James, I think it's COOL! I can't wait to see the completed truck. Keep up the great work. After Super Chevy this weekend and trying to sell my Bel Air, I'm going to start working on my truck again. David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

04-14-2005, 09:27 AM	#24
Iforgotmypassword Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Republic of Western Canada Posts: 18	James, this is similar to what I have been planning. I have a few questions, if you don't mind. How much did you extend the cab? What did the windows on the extension come off of ? And how did you extend the roof? Looks great, by the way. Brian

04-14-2005, 11:03 AM	#25
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