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62 short step · 11-01-2007, 07:48 PM

Like it says, no turning back now!!!

Going to freshin it up quite a bit!!

1969k10stepside · 11-01-2007, 07:49 PM

What are you doing about the chassis? Did you get a different one?

62 short step · 11-01-2007, 07:52 PM

I have a few I'm looking at. One of the best chassis shops here in town will not even touch it!!! Was thinking about converting that 2wd frame I have. I'll have to wait to get to the house so I can see the differences between the 4x4 & 2x4 frame.

62 short step · 11-01-2007, 07:55 PM

I found a 61 4x4 frame in Colorado, but still thinking how I'm going to get it to Louisiana.

1969k10stepside · 11-01-2007, 08:45 PM

A member a little north of me had a 64 ( I believe it was) 1/2 ton short 4wd chassis for sale.Southern Indiana may be a little closer than Colorado..I haven't talked to him in awhile but it was still for sale last time I checked.

62 short step · 11-01-2007, 08:52 PM

Do you think you could find out if he still has it and how much he would want for it? What city in Indy would it be in, so I can mapquest it. Thanks.
Jeremy

1969k10stepside · 11-01-2007, 09:04 PM

PM sent

62 short step · 11-04-2007, 08:25 PM

Well I found a frame!! 61 short bed 4x4!! Can't believe I found the exact year that will match my truck. Anyway should have it in a couple of weeks, get it blasted and get it painted up. Jeremy

earl87gta · 11-07-2007, 02:10 AM

did this all start be replacing a tail light . I replaced a tail light on my 67 and for some reason the hole truck had to be restored to do it right.

62 short step · 11-07-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by earl87gta

did this all start be replacing a tail light . I replaced a tail light on my 67 and for some reason the hole truck had to be restored to do it right.

Ummmm. Yep, that sounds about right!!!! Well my frame is bent so that kinda had something to do with it too.

earl87gta · 11-07-2007, 07:27 AM

Im glad you found a replacment frame

62 short step · 11-07-2007, 04:01 PM

Thanks, should get it in about a week or so. I'll post pics on the progress.

bigtruck81 · 11-07-2007, 05:20 PM

my 92 is kinda like that... frame is tweaked, and rather than spend the $400 on putting it on the rack to see if its even salvagable, i'm tempted to buy a 4x4 frame, and do another straight axle swap. i've got all of the drivetrain parts to do it laying in the garage, so i'd only be in a frame and suspension components.

my current build started out as a straight axle swap with 3/4 tons, the stock 350, and a 60E/241, but has progressed to 1 tons, 454/80E/BW4401. the build before that did the same thing. its crazy how these "little" projects snowball.

62 short step · 11-07-2007, 08:47 PM

I tried to bring mine to a couple of fame shops, but they wouldn't touch it because it wasn't stock. The only thing thats not stock are the tires & wheels, and there only 265/75/16!!! I could understand if I had 35's or something bigger!!! Oh well.

62 short step · 11-21-2007, 07:30 PM

Well I picked up my new frame this weekend, started cleaning it up!! What kind of frame paint do you all recomend? Should I just use POR-15 on it? Here are some pics.

283 Man · 11-21-2007, 08:11 PM

guess you could say your doing a frame up restoration

.looks in good shape.

62 short step · 11-21-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 283 Man

guess you could say your doing a frame up restoration

.looks in good shape.

Whats up 283!! Yea you can say that, I guess. It won't be a pristine job, but it will be good enough for a daily driver!!

earl87gta · 11-21-2007, 09:30 PM

Im going to use this stuff on my frame
http://www.nomorerust.com/

msgross used it on his and it turned out nice here is his build thread on it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=242910&page=2

62 short step · 11-22-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

Im going to use this stuff on my frame
http://www.nomorerust.com/

msgross used it on his and it turned out nice here is his build thread on it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=242910&page=2

That looks like a pretty nice system. Thanks.

**jaros44sr** · 11-22-2007, 05:12 PM

Looking forward to following this build. '62 and '66 were my favorite body syles...

Good luck...J.

62 short step · 11-22-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Looking forward to following this build. '62 and '66 were my favorite body syles...

Good luck...J.

Thanks! I'll post pics as I go!!

earl87gta · 11-22-2007, 05:23 PM

It looks to be some good stuff IM going to use it on all my chassis and drive train parts

62 short step · 11-26-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by earl87gta

It looks to be some good stuff IM going to use it on all my chassis and drive train parts

Yeah, it does look like a good product.

62 short step · 11-26-2007, 07:03 PM

Well got the cab off the old frame today today. Hopefully will paint the new frame next weekend.

283 Man · 11-29-2007, 09:43 AM

Cool its going to be worth it after its all done.

11-01-2007, 07:48 PM	#1
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	And now it begins!! Like it says, no turning back now!!! Going to freshin it up quite a bit!! Attached Images

11-01-2007, 07:49 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: And now it begins!! What are you doing about the chassis? Did you get a different one?

11-01-2007, 07:52 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! I have a few I'm looking at. One of the best chassis shops here in town will not even touch it!!! Was thinking about converting that 2wd frame I have. I'll have to wait to get to the house so I can see the differences between the 4x4 & 2x4 frame.

11-01-2007, 07:55 PM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! I found a 61 4x4 frame in Colorado, but still thinking how I'm going to get it to Louisiana.

11-01-2007, 08:45 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: And now it begins!! A member a little north of me had a 64 ( I believe it was) 1/2 ton short 4wd chassis for sale.Southern Indiana may be a little closer than Colorado..I haven't talked to him in awhile but it was still for sale last time I checked. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-01-2007 at 08:45 PM.

11-01-2007, 08:52 PM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! Do you think you could find out if he still has it and how much he would want for it? What city in Indy would it be in, so I can mapquest it. Thanks. Jeremy Last edited by 62 short step; 11-01-2007 at 08:57 PM.

11-01-2007, 09:04 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: And now it begins!! PM sent

11-04-2007, 08:25 PM	#8
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! Well I found a frame!! 61 short bed 4x4!! Can't believe I found the exact year that will match my truck. Anyway should have it in a couple of weeks, get it blasted and get it painted up. Jeremy

11-07-2007, 02:10 AM	#9
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: And now it begins!! did this all start be replacing a tail light . I replaced a tail light on my 67 and for some reason the hole truck had to be restored to do it right. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-07-2007, 07:27 AM	#11
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: And now it begins!! Im glad you found a replacment frame __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-07-2007, 04:01 PM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! Thanks, should get it in about a week or so. I'll post pics on the progress.

11-07-2007, 05:20 PM	#13
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: And now it begins!! my 92 is kinda like that... frame is tweaked, and rather than spend the $400 on putting it on the rack to see if its even salvagable, i'm tempted to buy a 4x4 frame, and do another straight axle swap. i've got all of the drivetrain parts to do it laying in the garage, so i'd only be in a frame and suspension components. my current build started out as a straight axle swap with 3/4 tons, the stock 350, and a 60E/241, but has progressed to 1 tons, 454/80E/BW4401. the build before that did the same thing. its crazy how these "little" projects snowball.

11-07-2007, 08:47 PM	#14
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! I tried to bring mine to a couple of fame shops, but they wouldn't touch it because it wasn't stock. The only thing thats not stock are the tires & wheels, and there only 265/75/16!!! I could understand if I had 35's or something bigger!!! Oh well.

11-21-2007, 07:30 PM	#15
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! Well I picked up my new frame this weekend, started cleaning it up!! What kind of frame paint do you all recomend? Should I just use POR-15 on it? Here are some pics. Attached Images

11-21-2007, 08:11 PM	#16
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: And now it begins!! guess you could say your doing a frame up restoration.looks in good shape.



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11-21-2007, 09:30 PM	#18
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: And now it begins!! Im going to use this stuff on my frame http://www.nomorerust.com/ msgross used it on his and it turned out nice here is his build thread on it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=242910&page=2 __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-22-2007, 05:12 PM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: And now it begins!! Looking forward to following this build. '62 and '66 were my favorite body syles... Good luck...J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-22-2007, 05:23 PM	#22
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: And now it begins!! It looks to be some good stuff IM going to use it on all my chassis and drive train parts __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-26-2007, 07:03 PM	#24
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: And now it begins!! Well got the cab off the old frame today today. Hopefully will paint the new frame next weekend. Attached Images Last edited by 62 short step; 11-26-2007 at 07:04 PM. Reason: spelling

11-29-2007, 09:43 AM	#25
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: And now it begins!! Cool its going to be worth it after its all done.

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