Fixrupr

[landarts]

This is the beginning of my 72 cheyenne long bed build thread. Should have started this long ago, however I have pictures of most of the work done up until now. FIXRUPR is what I'm calling this truck because it seems that's what I'm always doing is fixin it up. Also that is what my personalized plates will say on them......

I purchased the truck about 8 to ten years ago when I lived in Arizona and brought it with me when I moved to Idaho a few years ago. Didnt really do much to the truck while i had it in Arizona. Just start it every now and then and give it a drive maybe once every couple of months. Once I got moved up to Idaho and got settled in I was kinda forced into making it a daily driver due to financial situations. I really didnt mind that because it is fun to drive and I always seem to get someone that is making comments about the old truck. makes for a great conversation starter.

This build thread is not a frame off, more of a fix whats wrong, change it the way I like it build. I will be doing all the work myself and some guidance of a few seasoned friends. I have been collecting items for the truck for the last year or two. Like the following.

PICTURE will go here

• 68 front clip from a C-30
• buddy bucket seats from 68 GMC
• buddy bucket seats upholstery
• tach from a 68 gmc
• rally rims
• new rubber kit
• body mounts
• van tilt conversion
  

Oh yeah I forgot to mention I have a problem collecting these trucks, as for now I have 7 trucks.

• 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR "
• 67 C20 - my son's truck that we are getting ready for him to drive
• 67 C20 - parts truck formely known as the " Chicken Dinner"
• 72 1/2 ton 4x4 - fixing it to sell
• 67 1/2 ton 4x4 short stepside - will be a longterm project
• 70 CST daily driver until the 72 FIXRUPR is done - once done I will be selling
• 72 suburban - possible for a 4 door crewcab truck
  

[bosco200]

Looks Great!

[litew8]

nice craftsmanship landarts!

[landarts]

Thanks for the props. Its been a learning experience.

[landarts]

Here is a picture of the product I used to bring the rusty nuts and bolts back to life. I believe I bought evapo-rust at Harbour Frieght for $20.

I would take nuts and bolts from the marked ziploc bag and put them in the solution over night, then take them out rinse them off and them I had a scrap piece of 2x6 with holes drilled in it. Inserted the bolts and sprayed with single stage gloss black.

[landarts]

Here are a few pictures of some of the previous repairs done by the P.O.


I completely striped down this rear corner and reworked with a hammer and made some structural welds then refinished with minimal filler.

The gas tank patch they had done was a square plate from the backside - then they filled with filler which cracked. I removed and cut a new template and piece of sheet metal to be butt welded from the outside.

[landarts]

Well today I turned over the keys to my 16 year old son for his first truck. He got his license about 10 days ago. He is now the proud owner of a 1967 lwb c20. The truck has all the original items that were on it when it was bought here locally. A 327 motor that really runs great, stock radio, etc. No rust and not all dented up. Once I finish the paint on the 72 FIXRUPR in the next week or so, we will be rolling the 67 in for body and paint.

We have a set of 8 lug ralleys that we are getting ready to blast and paint, then get some smaller tires for his ride. Check back latter and I will post a few pictures of the truck when he returns from the river.

After he saves up a little more money we are going to drop it and put disc brakes on the front.

[hotrodchevy1999]

Looking good

[landarts]

This morning I finished shooting etching primer on the hood and tailgate. After all has dried I will be shooting filler primer this afternoon.

[landarts]

Found some rust in the drivers lower right corner. Here are a few pictures of the repair made with new sheet metal.

[landarts]

Here are the rest of the door repair - part 2

While I was at it I decided to grind down the weld that is from factory on the upper door frame and smooth with filler.

[landarts]

Here are pictures from today of the 68 hood I plug welded the trim holes and letter holes. Added filler and etching primer.

[landarts]

Now on the list to get this truck ready for paint.

I need to do one more coat of filler primer and block sand the hood, front fenders, both doors, tail gate and grill. The cab needs one more coat of filler primer and block sanding, interior needs block sanding. Lots of sanding and lots of dust to go. Shooting for spraying the interior in one week along with inner doors, hinges.

[landarts]

Took the time to tear out all the door insides so i can clean them up and service them. While they are out I will 3m undercoat the inside of the doors. Had a hard time on both doors getting the screws out of the door strike tumbler assembly. After soaking with PB blaster and having no luck I finally took a bolt and welded it to the screw and was able to get them all out that way. All of the other screws came out with out any problems. Pictures to follow.

[landarts]

This picture is for Craig - Picture of rear axle on the 67 C20.

[landarts]

Picture from above was from my sons truck. He had a driver side rear wheel seal leaking. With a little guidance from "Craig" I was able to take the drum off and get a new seal installed. Had to completely remove all brake items and degrease. It looks as if the brakes were brand new...just covered with axle oil. Got everything all back together and working.

[landarts]

Well finally got the tilt column, driver door and tailgate shot in filler primer today. Will probably remove from wires and hang up other door and hinges for another round of primer this afternoon.

[67cheby]

looking good !! did you ever get a chance to come up with me a quote for my website

[landarts]

67cheby I just sent you a PM about the website.

[landarts]

Here are a few pictures of round two with the filler primer and finally getting to start the wet sanding.

[landarts]

Did some shop cleaning today and built my second set of body panel stands. I had some left over 3/4" conduit and miscellaneous hardware. So I grabbed the tube bender and went to work on throwing another one together. Probably not the best in the world but its sturdy and I had the left over material.

[landarts]

Here is a shot of the next items up for second round of wet sanding and the hood getting the underside primed. With any luck I might be ready by the end of the week to start shooting color.

[Krooked Kustoms]

Looking good mate. Keep it up I'll be watching this one. Cheers
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[VA72C10]

very nice build. Great work and it's coming together nicely.

[landarts]

Hey thanks for the props. Its been a fun long project. Mostly the body work I had to do to get it to acceptable standards.

So far here is a list of what i have done so far.

Removed entire front clip - replaced with a 68 entire front clip
On the 68 clip I welded in all the lettering holes, repair a small tear in the front drivers side fender, did some dolly and hammer work, filler work primer and under coating of the front fenders.

The cab -
No rust to repair! Cut out out filler patch for gas tank welded in and filler, welded in back of cab trim holes and filled, removed everything from the cab, including all interior items, doors, hinges etc.

Doors - removed all internal hardware and windows, did some dolly and hammer work, welded in mirror holes, welded in a rust patch at bottom of door, filler work.

Bed-
No rust repairs needed, cut out sheet metal to patch where the auxillasry tanks were, dolly and hammer work and filler.

Hood - was in excellent shape, welded in the letters and trim holes, minor filler work and the most time spent on the dip in the middle of the hood crease. Found the best way was to form a piece of hard oak that would fit the shape of the contour under the hood and start beating on it until it finally submitted.

I know there has been much more to than stated above, but at least it gives a good documentation of the basics so far. As of now just about every part on truck that is going to get paint has 2 coats of filler primer, I use the Napa crossfire cp440. Sand great and fills sanding scratches well. I am now working through the wet sanding process so I can get it ready for sealer and paint.