C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

atvpro · 06-20-2013, 11:48 AM

This is one of two C50 pick-ups that I am currently building. One is a 3/4 ton 4wd regular cab step side pick-up truck (Drill Sergeant) will be a light tan color with a light brown interior.

The other will be a 1 ton 4wd crew cab fleet side. Have not decided on a big block or a 12 valve cummins yet but will decided soon.

On Drill Sergeant I have had to make slight modifications to the firewall to change throttle from linkage to cable and to clear the valve cover on driver side. Here are some pics of both donor trucks- the red one is underway and is Drill Sergeant. The Blue will be a crewcab.

*Southern Shaker* · 06-20-2013, 12:09 PM

I LOVE C50's And ive Gotta whatch this SubScribed!

Dano69c10 · 06-20-2013, 12:22 PM

D@m^ Awesome trucks!

flashed · 06-20-2013, 12:27 PM

Im in too , I like the big toys .

farmall · 06-20-2013, 05:06 PM

JointTech · 06-20-2013, 05:29 PM

those are cool.
you guys have your own section for those monsters. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=239

jbclassix · 06-20-2013, 08:07 PM

Subscribing to this one too

Don Quixote · 06-20-2013, 08:25 PM

Subscribed

1972RedNeck · 06-20-2013, 11:29 PM

I really like those post '67 small back windows.

Do the right thing and go with a 12 valve.

atvpro · 06-21-2013, 11:47 AM

Took care of 95% of the rust which was the driver side inner and outer rocker and the front corner. Which obviously had to be hand made because its a C50. After unsuccessfully removing a good floor pan out of another cab decided to go ahead and just make one. Will post pics tonight.

I hate having to remove spot welds off of a truck that was made on Monday.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-21-2013, 02:23 PM

Great work Randall!

jbclassix · 06-21-2013, 11:08 PM

I hate spot welds, period! Especially triple thick like the FREAKIN roof! You are now the official "How to do it better" builder.

atvpro · 06-22-2013, 12:33 PM

First, to clarify, the front of the blue C50 will be going on Drill Sergeat which is the red cab. The cab of the blue will be the crew cab. (Hope that makes sense to everyone)

I have come to realize that most C50's have door to fender issues. This is because there is only one center body mount in the front. This picture shows the suspension mounting system that will also support the body on either side directly above the spring mounts. This should take care of fender to door binding.

To the left of the picture below is the stock fender length and to the right is what I am cutting it down to.

Still fit and re-fit body on body off, body on body off, over and over. But I'm getting closer to the look I'm looking for.

These are NOT the tires that will be on it. This will have 16.5 deep dish hubcap wheels and about 38" tall mud terrain similar to the ones on my crewcab.

c20chevy1972 · 06-22-2013, 02:10 PM

sweet start

Seatyger · 06-22-2013, 05:13 PM

Awesome Brother! Will be following you on this adventure!

*Southern Shaker* · 06-22-2013, 08:08 PM

haha that crew cabs gonna need like 54's to look right haha IMO

atvpro · 06-26-2013, 12:26 PM

This is Drill Sergeant's frame modification all necessary to retro the C50 body to a C20 frame. Significant changes had to be made to the front of the frame, not only to support the cab properly but also to support the 4wd suspension better. After all this is also going to be pushing snow.

atvpro · 06-26-2013, 12:30 PM

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atvpro · 07-05-2013, 12:11 PM

Small window to big window conversion

I was going to leave it a small window because I thought it would look good with the step side. There was so much roof damage, inner and outer, that I decided to go ahead and replace the whole thing with a roof that accepts a headliner, has the cargo light and is in really good shape. These pictures show the process of the conversion as well as installing a clearance light skin. Questions just ask.

NONHOG · 07-05-2013, 05:42 PM

Awesome! Subscribed.

flashed · 07-05-2013, 09:34 PM

I wish you were working on my truck.

Don Quixote · 07-06-2013, 12:43 PM

Good God, where do I find such a fabricator?

atvpro · 07-21-2013, 01:26 PM

Finished up all the media blasting except for the bed. Found only one area that needs a little bit of attention. Pretty well impressed with the overall condition of the sheetmetal on this project. The grill will need slight repairs and driver's fender will need a bit of reconstructive surgery other than that its etch primer and a little bit of body work. Also have the top of the cab painted white and masked off to do the rest.

Modified a regular truck door to fit C50 cab.

rkn463 · 07-21-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by atvpro

Finished up all the media blasting except for the bed. Found only one area that needs a little bit of attention. Pretty well impressed with the overall condition of the sheetmetal on this project. The grill will need slight repairs and driver's fender will need a bit of reconstructive surgery other than that its etch primer and a little bit of body work. Also have the top of the cab painted white and masked off to do the rest.

Modified a regular truck door to fit C50 cab.

Do you have measurements for where to make the cut? Also will you be welding up the edge?

Cool build !
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atvpro · 08-02-2013, 11:53 AM

Haven't been able to work on drill sergeant due to other projects in the shop. I just put on these 37" military tires and hoping to have the cab on the frame today. All I have to do is seem seal and undercoat the bottom of the cab and the paint the front of the cab in the engine compartment area. Then I can put the cab on and start building it.

06-20-2013, 11:48 AM	#1
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant This is one of two C50 pick-ups that I am currently building. One is a 3/4 ton 4wd regular cab step side pick-up truck (Drill Sergeant) will be a light tan color with a light brown interior. The other will be a 1 ton 4wd crew cab fleet side. Have not decided on a big block or a 12 valve cummins yet but will decided soon. On Drill Sergeant I have had to make slight modifications to the firewall to change throttle from linkage to cable and to clear the valve cover on driver side. Here are some pics of both donor trucks- the red one is underway and is Drill Sergeant. The Blue will be a crewcab. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

06-20-2013, 12:09 PM	#2
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant I LOVE C50's And ive Gotta whatch this SubScribed!

06-20-2013, 12:22 PM	#3
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant D@m^ Awesome trucks! __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

06-20-2013, 12:27 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Im in too , I like the big toys .

06-20-2013, 05:06 PM	#5
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06-20-2013, 05:29 PM	#6
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant those are cool. you guys have your own section for those monsters. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=239 __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

06-20-2013, 08:07 PM	#7
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Subscribing to this one too __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

06-20-2013, 08:25 PM	#8
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Subscribed __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

06-21-2013, 11:47 AM	#10
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Took care of 95% of the rust which was the driver side inner and outer rocker and the front corner. Which obviously had to be hand made because its a C50. After unsuccessfully removing a good floor pan out of another cab decided to go ahead and just make one. Will post pics tonight. I hate having to remove spot welds off of a truck that was made on Monday. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

06-21-2013, 02:23 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Great work Randall! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-21-2013, 11:08 PM	#12
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant I hate spot welds, period! Especially triple thick like the FREAKIN roof! You are now the official "How to do it better" builder. __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

06-22-2013, 12:33 PM	#13
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant First, to clarify, the front of the blue C50 will be going on Drill Sergeat which is the red cab. The cab of the blue will be the crew cab. (Hope that makes sense to everyone) I have come to realize that most C50's have door to fender issues. This is because there is only one center body mount in the front. This picture shows the suspension mounting system that will also support the body on either side directly above the spring mounts. This should take care of fender to door binding. To the left of the picture below is the stock fender length and to the right is what I am cutting it down to. Still fit and re-fit body on body off, body on body off, over and over. But I'm getting closer to the look I'm looking for. These are NOT the tires that will be on it. This will have 16.5 deep dish hubcap wheels and about 38" tall mud terrain similar to the ones on my crewcab. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

06-22-2013, 02:10 PM	#14
c20chevy1972 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: spokane wa Posts: 12	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant sweet start

06-22-2013, 05:13 PM	#15
Seatyger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Woodstock, Ontario Posts: 2	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Awesome Brother! Will be following you on this adventure!

06-22-2013, 08:08 PM	#16
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant haha that crew cabs gonna need like 54's to look right haha IMO



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06-26-2013, 12:26 PM	#17
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant This is Drill Sergeant's frame modification all necessary to retro the C50 body to a C20 frame. Significant changes had to be made to the front of the frame, not only to support the cab properly but also to support the 4wd suspension better. After all this is also going to be pushing snow. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

07-05-2013, 12:11 PM	#19
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Small window to big window conversion I was going to leave it a small window because I thought it would look good with the step side. There was so much roof damage, inner and outer, that I decided to go ahead and replace the whole thing with a roof that accepts a headliner, has the cargo light and is in really good shape. These pictures show the process of the conversion as well as installing a clearance light skin. Questions just ask. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

07-05-2013, 05:42 PM	#20
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,454	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Awesome! Subscribed. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

07-05-2013, 09:34 PM	#21
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant I wish you were working on my truck.

07-06-2013, 12:43 PM	#22
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Good God, where do I find such a fabricator? __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

07-21-2013, 01:26 PM	#23
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Finished up all the media blasting except for the bed. Found only one area that needs a little bit of attention. Pretty well impressed with the overall condition of the sheetmetal on this project. The grill will need slight repairs and driver's fender will need a bit of reconstructive surgery other than that its etch primer and a little bit of body work. Also have the top of the cab painted white and masked off to do the rest. Modified a regular truck door to fit C50 cab. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

08-02-2013, 11:53 AM	#25
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: C50 Pick-up Drill Sergeant Haven't been able to work on drill sergeant due to other projects in the shop. I just put on these 37" military tires and hoping to have the cab on the frame today. All I have to do is seem seal and undercoat the bottom of the cab and the paint the front of the cab in the engine compartment area. Then I can put the cab on and start building it. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

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