1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

colgad · 07-04-2019, 06:47 PM

It has been a long road for my 67 C50 but finally getting paint on the primer.
Started out as a farm flat bed, shorted the frame and added a 92 TopKick rear frame from cab back to get the 10 lug axle. Freightliner front axle gave me huge 4 wheel disk brakes. Super singles in the rear are covered by C60 front fenders flipped L side on R rear...
Double din now in the dash along with some AC vents, I deleted the dash pad also
Small block is gone and an old Detroit Diesel is going in.
Firewall has been smoothed out and the firewall gutter cut off.
The fuel fill is in the standard place but the hose goes through the cab and through the floor into a tank
All the work and painting is done by me outside under a canopy in sunny Florida

flashed · 07-04-2019, 10:35 PM

Damn , that is looking great .

**Getter-Done** · 07-04-2019, 11:48 PM

I like it.
I have always liked those running boards
on the big trucks.

.

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-05-2019, 12:11 AM

How many gallons of paint?

colgad · 07-05-2019, 06:59 AM

I think two will be enough.

c60clf · 07-05-2019, 09:30 AM

I really like this build, I think the color choice is going to look great as well, great job,

colgad · 07-05-2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by c60clf

I really like this build, I think the color choice is going to look great as well, great job,

Thanks so much, it's been a long road.

Airdirect · 07-09-2019, 07:41 AM

As others have said, it is looking really good! I really like the colors you have chosen, cannot wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work and progress!

colgad · 11-27-2019, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

How many gallons of paint?

Two gallons of Orange was not enough had to pickup 2 quarts for the bed.

Nobighurry · 07-09-2019, 11:00 AM

Which Detroit Diesel did you go with?

Airdirect · 07-09-2019, 07:40 PM

Got to know more about the Detroit Diesel? What transmission etc.....great build!

colgad · 07-20-2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Airdirect

Got to know more about the Detroit Diesel? What transmission etc.....great build!

It's not a power house but it will do for now. 4 speed like the 465 but bigger not sure of the exact model

1976gmc20 · 11-28-2019, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by colgad

It's not a power house but it will do for now. 4 speed like the 465 but bigger not sure of the exact model

Is that an SM420 ???

Dang, it's been so long since I replaced the TO bearing in my old C-50, I don't remember much what it looked like except it was Big.

colgad · 11-28-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Is that an SM420 ???

Dang, it's been so long since I replaced the TO bearing in my old C-50, I don't remember much what it looked like except it was Big.

I replaced the 420 with a NV4500. That thing was HEAVY!

colgad · 07-20-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nobighurry

Which Detroit Diesel did you go with?

The Detroit is just the N/A 6.2

**Pvmt-Pndr** · 07-13-2019, 11:38 AM

That thing is sexy even in primer!!

colgad · 07-20-2019, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pvmt-Pndr

That thing is sexy even in primer!!

Sexier with Doors! And rear glass.

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-21-2019, 12:05 AM

Nice. Getting there!!

txagincali · 07-24-2019, 06:03 PM

Looking good! Did you use an aftermarket firewall to shave all the holes/creases? Did you re-vulcanize your body mounts or use a different trucks rubber? It looks really clean!

colgad · 07-24-2019, 09:09 PM

Did the firewall myself, just cut out metal to cover the old firewall. Cut off the gutter and filled in the top with a strip of 1.25" metal to fill the gap a long the top and the blower motor area. The body mounts were in good condition so I left them alone.

colgad · 07-24-2019, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txagincali

Looking good! Did you use an aftermarket firewall to shave all the holes/creases? Did you re-vulcanize your body mounts or use a different trucks rubber? It looks really clean!

Here is a photo of the strip that I put in also.

GPSFAB · 11-23-2019, 10:17 PM

What kind of running boards are you using? Great looking truck!

colgad · 11-27-2019, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GPSFAB

What kind of running boards are you using? Great looking truck!

Stock running boards just two welded together.

colgad · 11-27-2019, 10:55 PM

Update, got the front bumper on and interior finished. USA1 interior cover fit great!

blackice087 · 04-18-2024, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Update, got the front bumper on and interior finished. USA1 interior cover fit great!

Hi, I love your build! Great work!! I have a few questions. I have a 68 C50 without the tow hooks.

I was hoping you could send or post a pic with a closer look at the bolt-hole pattern and the hooks themselves if you have good pics.

Also, I'm not sure if I missed a picture or not but was there an option code listed in the glove box for the hooks?

I appreciate any info and help! Here's a pic of my project.

07-04-2019, 06:47 PM	#1
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint It has been a long road for my 67 C50 but finally getting paint on the primer. Started out as a farm flat bed, shorted the frame and added a 92 TopKick rear frame from cab back to get the 10 lug axle. Freightliner front axle gave me huge 4 wheel disk brakes. Super singles in the rear are covered by C60 front fenders flipped L side on R rear... Double din now in the dash along with some AC vents, I deleted the dash pad also Small block is gone and an old Detroit Diesel is going in. Firewall has been smoothed out and the firewall gutter cut off. The fuel fill is in the standard place but the hose goes through the cab and through the floor into a tank All the work and painting is done by me outside under a canopy in sunny Florida Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

07-04-2019, 10:35 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint Damn , that is looking great .

07-04-2019, 11:48 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint I like it. I have always liked those running boards on the big trucks. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-05-2019, 12:11 AM	#4
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint How many gallons of paint? __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

07-05-2019, 06:59 AM	#5
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint I think two will be enough. __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

07-05-2019, 09:30 AM	#6
c60clf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: edinburg va Posts: 115	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint I really like this build, I think the color choice is going to look great as well, great job,

07-09-2019, 07:41 AM	#8
Airdirect Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Powderly Texas Posts: 306	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint As others have said, it is looking really good! I really like the colors you have chosen, cannot wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work and progress!

07-09-2019, 11:00 AM	#10
Nobighurry Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 119	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint Which Detroit Diesel did you go with?

07-09-2019, 07:40 PM	#11
Airdirect Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Powderly Texas Posts: 306	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint Got to know more about the Detroit Diesel? What transmission etc.....great build!

07-13-2019, 11:38 AM	#16
Pvmt-Pndr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Temperance Michigan Posts: 375	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint That thing is sexy even in primer!!

07-21-2019, 12:05 AM	#18
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint Nice. Getting there!! __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

07-24-2019, 06:03 PM	#19
txagincali Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Nipomo, CA Posts: 58	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint Looking good! Did you use an aftermarket firewall to shave all the holes/creases? Did you re-vulcanize your body mounts or use a different trucks rubber? It looks really clean! __________________ 1963 Olson Grumman Bread Van - Possible Suburban Swap (sporadically worked on to strip paint) 1969 GMC C10 Pickup SWB Stepside (heart transplant) 1969 Chevy C50 Fire Truck converted to Utility Truck being built into Pickup Truck (newest addition, accumulating spare parts) 1972 GMC K5 Blazer 4x4 (sporadically being worked on, accumulating parts)

07-24-2019, 09:09 PM	#20
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint Did the firewall myself, just cut out metal to cover the old firewall. Cut off the gutter and filled in the top with a strip of 1.25" metal to fill the gap a long the top and the blower motor area. The body mounts were in good condition so I left them alone. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

11-23-2019, 10:17 PM	#22
GPSFAB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Smithsburg MD Posts: 2	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint What kind of running boards are you using? Great looking truck!

11-27-2019, 10:55 PM	#24
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint Update, got the front bumper on and interior finished. USA1 interior cover fit great! Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour



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