Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 02:58 PM

I originally got this truck when I was 15 for $200 and it was nothing but a cab and engine (the big 250 inline 6) sitting on the frame, My dad and I put it all back together and I drove it a few years then we decided to put a 327 and 4 speed in it that we had. I drove it like that from 2005-September 2011. So last fall I took it apart to replace the cab corners and rocker panels along with some other rust.......

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 03:03 PM

........Which turned into a lot bigger project, My grandpa had a 1991 C4 Corvette suspension out in the barn and decided we should put that in my truck.
Now it has turned into a full blown project.

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 03:09 PM

With some help from an old friend and neighbor it is now a short bed, actually 112" wheelbase instead of 115", has a full 1-3/4" and 1" round tube chassis.

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 03:13 PM

Here are a few more chassis shots.

PineappleBoy85 · 04-28-2012, 03:47 AM

That tube frame is super sweet, I was wondering if anyone is doing something like this... Do you know the weight comparison to the original frame? Sweet build by the way very inspiring!

widewhite70 · 04-29-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PineappleBoy85

That tube frame is super sweet, I was wondering if anyone is doing something like this... Do you know the weight comparison to the original frame? Sweet build by the way very inspiring!

Thanks man! You know thats something I was always going to try to do as this build has went along but I never did it. But before we welded everything together one of the frame rails was really easy to pick up and move by yourself, but since then we've added all the bracing between the rails and around the rear differential. When we tear it back down for paint I'm going yo try to weigh the stock rolling chassis and the new one and see.

SBTork · 03-03-2012, 03:13 PM

wow...

What are the future plans for it?

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 03:19 PM

We decided the old 327 and 4 speed didn't quite fit anymore so its new power plant is a 6.0 LS2 and 6 speed out of a 2005 Chevy SSR

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

wow...

What are the future plans for it?

Well now that I've got the LS2 and everything hopefully be doing some test driving in a couple months and then tear it back down to get it painted. It will kind off have the pro-touring vibe now.

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 03:24 PM

We cleaned up the fire wall, cut off the drip edge and moved it back about 1/2" to change the look. And had to make a big old recess in the fire wall and a tranny tunnel.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-03-2012, 04:48 PM

Wow crazy build those frame rails remind me of a tim cameron buggy..

Twisted71c10 · 03-03-2012, 04:51 PM

this has WIN written all over it !

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TRILOGYZ28

this has WIN written all over it !

Haha! thanks! yeah I never intended it to turn into anything this nice, it's got the avalanche effect and just keeps getting bigger and bigger lol

Twisted71c10 · 03-03-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by widewhite70

Haha! thanks! yeah I never intended it to turn into anything this nice, it's got the avalanche effect and just keeps getting bigger and bigger lol

LOL !

the avalanche will be happening here soon also.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...0/C10PROJ2.jpg

funny thing is, mine had flames on it when i bought it off craigslist.....lol !
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...8/C10/AC10.jpg

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TRILOGYZ28

LOL !

the avalanche will be happening here soon also.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...0/C10PROJ2.jpg

funny thing is, mine had flames on it when i bought it off craigslist.....lol !
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...8/C10/AC10.jpg

LOL thats pretty funny, the resemblance

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Wow crazy build those frame rails remind me of a tim cameron buggy..

It's funny you say that! I just saw the Tim Cameron videos on youtube for the first time a couple weeks ago, his buggies are amazing.

shawno72 · 03-03-2012, 05:10 PM

Wild wild wild love all the work you have put into it.

widewhite70 · 03-03-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Wild wild wild love all the work you have put into it.

Thanks! yeah its coming along, it went from a very mild project to wild.

tattooed_hillbilly · 03-04-2012, 02:42 AM

I think i just had an accident! beautiful work!

67anthony · 03-04-2012, 08:52 AM

Man you got skills nice work

Muffin77 · 03-04-2012, 02:40 PM

You sure make it look easy. Makes me think I can do a tube chassis even tho I know I can't... yet

Bud1300 · 03-04-2012, 03:17 PM

Great Job... Truly skilled.

YBNORML · 03-04-2012, 03:29 PM

Nice work! Truck is gonna be sick.

widewhite70 · 03-04-2012, 10:45 PM

Thanks guys! I can't take credit for all the work because I have a very talented friend helping me with the fabrication but I'm getting a very good instruction.

widewhite70 · 03-04-2012, 10:47 PM

and all of this is going on inside a 2 car garage, the pictures make it look like an official shop lol

03-03-2012, 02:58 PM	#1
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I originally got this truck when I was 15 for $200 and it was nothing but a cab and engine (the big 250 inline 6) sitting on the frame, My dad and I put it all back together and I drove it a few years then we decided to put a 327 and 4 speed in it that we had. I drove it like that from 2005-September 2011. So last fall I took it apart to replace the cab corners and rocker panels along with some other rust....... Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

03-03-2012, 03:03 PM	#2
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" ........Which turned into a lot bigger project, My grandpa had a 1991 C4 Corvette suspension out in the barn and decided we should put that in my truck. Now it has turned into a full blown project. Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

03-03-2012, 03:09 PM	#3
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" With some help from an old friend and neighbor it is now a short bed, actually 112" wheelbase instead of 115", has a full 1-3/4" and 1" round tube chassis. Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

03-03-2012, 03:13 PM	#4
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" Here are a few more chassis shots. Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

04-28-2012, 03:47 AM	#5
PineappleBoy85 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sacramento Posts: 2	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" That tube frame is super sweet, I was wondering if anyone is doing something like this... Do you know the weight comparison to the original frame? Sweet build by the way very inspiring!

03-03-2012, 03:13 PM	#7
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" wow... What are the future plans for it? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-03-2012, 03:19 PM	#8
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" We decided the old 327 and 4 speed didn't quite fit anymore so its new power plant is a 6.0 LS2 and 6 speed out of a 2005 Chevy SSR Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

03-03-2012, 03:24 PM	#10
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" We cleaned up the fire wall, cut off the drip edge and moved it back about 1/2" to change the look. And had to make a big old recess in the fire wall and a tranny tunnel. Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

03-03-2012, 04:48 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" Wow crazy build those frame rails remind me of a tim cameron buggy.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-03-2012, 04:51 PM	#12
Twisted71c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 163	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" this has WIN written all over it !

03-03-2012, 05:10 PM	#17
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" Wild wild wild love all the work you have put into it. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-04-2012, 02:42 AM	#19
tattooed_hillbilly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: gnadenhutten ohio Posts: 14	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" I think i just had an accident! beautiful work!

03-04-2012, 08:52 AM	#20
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" Man you got skills nice work

03-04-2012, 02:40 PM	#21
Muffin77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mount Union PA Posts: 21	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" You sure make it look easy. Makes me think I can do a tube chassis even tho I know I can't... yet

03-04-2012, 03:17 PM	#22
Bud1300 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Elmore Posts: 108	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" Great Job... Truly skilled.



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03-04-2012, 03:29 PM	#23
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03-04-2012, 10:45 PM	#24
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" Thanks guys! I can't take credit for all the work because I have a very talented friend helping me with the fabrication but I'm getting a very good instruction. __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

03-04-2012, 10:47 PM	#25
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair" and all of this is going on inside a 2 car garage, the pictures make it look like an official shop lol __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

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