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winslowgoodwin · 02-13-2017, 02:02 PM

Hello all,
I've owned this truck for 5 years now and i'm just now getting started.

this is when I first picked it up in 2012

stripped it down to get it sand blasted, and mounted it to a trailer

**CHIZZLER** · 02-13-2017, 11:33 PM

Great find. Before you blast you should look for the number on the tunnel in the engine compartment. interested in how close it is to mine.

jcramsey · 02-14-2017, 10:06 AM

Cool truck...whats the plan besides the cummins?

1968vetL-71 · 02-14-2017, 10:17 AM

Neat crew! I'm 99% sure I looked at that crew in Saratoga , Wy back in late 90's. The guy had that one and a bare 64-66 crew cab cab. Awesome rig!!!

winslowgoodwin · 02-14-2017, 10:36 AM

I bought this one in forestburg SD. The plan for this truck is 4x4 3/4 ton with 5.9 cummins

winslowgoodwin · 02-14-2017, 11:14 AM

chizzler- I've already got it sandblasted. as far as i could tell my number was 43

**CHIZZLER** · 02-14-2017, 11:21 AM

Going to be a beast with a cummins in there.

TJ's Chevy · 02-14-2017, 11:51 AM

Subbed cause I heard the word Cummins.

winslowgoodwin · 02-17-2017, 10:31 AM

Ok here is my donor truck. 1993 1st gen pulling the cab to get sand blasted

Back from sand blasting

They really liked using lead back then.

winslowgoodwin · 02-17-2017, 10:39 AM

Here is my donor truck pulling another donor truck...lol

I drove to kansas city and got allot of things at classic parts yesterday. Very nice group of guys to deal with.

and that brings us up to present time on this build..

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 02-17-2017, 10:45 AM

Looks like a cool project and some nice parts trucks!!
Following

winslowgoodwin · 02-24-2017, 11:10 AM

jason spent the last couple evenings cutting and welding new metal into the drivers door jam. set the door to get good alignment between it and rocker.

winslowgoodwin · 03-03-2017, 03:54 PM

I've been looking for a nice usable 62-66 chevy hood for quite some time now. couple weeks ago i was going to buy a new one, but they were out of them when i was there. I just got a text from my buddy jason that he found me a rust free hood that his boss (a fellow 60-66 chevy truck guy) donated to my project! Thank you boss!

winslowgoodwin · 03-07-2017, 01:29 PM

Got a few things done this weekend. got a donor rear window panel, and got it out.

winslowgoodwin · 03-07-2017, 01:31 PM

Also cut the front of the windshield area to use pieces of later.

winslowgoodwin · 03-07-2017, 01:35 PM

Jason was also getting some stuff done. The rear drivers cab corner/ doorpillar was wrecked and full of lead, so he was working on that when i stopped by.

AJCK87 · 03-11-2017, 12:16 AM

Hey there Winslow,

I opened up my gauge cluster and snapped a shot of the bit you asked about. I measured it as well, I figure it's about 7.5-8mm or 9/32nds, I cut out the two circles to cover the split gauges and to hold in the light around the indicator lights, then fixed them to the lexan. Let me know if you need any other info. Great progress on the crew cab its really coming along and looking good! Yeah I dig your regular cab with the Cummins, very cool truck and I love that burgundy colour.

winslowgoodwin · 03-11-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AJCK87

Hey there Winslow,

I opened up my gauge cluster and snapped a shot of the bit you asked about. I measured it as well, I figure it's about 7.5-8mm or 9/32nds, I cut out the two circles to cover the split gauges and to hold in the light around the indicator lights, then fixed them to the lexan. Let me know if you need any other info. Great progress on the crew cab its really coming along and looking good! Yeah I dig your regular cab with the Cummins, very cool truck and I love that burgundy colour.

thanks anthony.

just an idea on your seal to keep the dust out, maybe get some small vacuum line and split one side to snap it on the gauge cluster edge?

AJCK87 · 03-11-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by winslowgoodwin

thanks anthony.

just an idea on your seal to keep the dust out, maybe get some small vacuum line and split one side to snap it on the gauge cluster edge?

Nice thinking, yeah that probably would have been better. I had a whole mess of that foam tape stuff and went a little over board. Vacuum lines would definetly work, I didn't think of that, I was Thinking door seal rubber or something like that.

AJCK87 · 06-14-2018, 08:15 PM

Hey Winslow,

Any updates on your build? Wanting to see how the crew cab is coming along

jonzcustomshop · 02-21-2019, 11:04 PM

subscribed; what are your plans for the rear door hinges?

winslowgoodwin · 02-22-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

subscribed; what are your plans for the rear door hinges?

My original plan was suicide doors, but now I've decided to fix the original ones.

AJCK87 · 02-22-2019, 11:56 AM

Hey Winslow!

Long time since you posted, but it looks like for good reason you have been busy! That 71 is looking nice! I like what you did with the gauges and dash. Awesome work! I know how much time that takes. Keeping the firewall probably saved you a ton of figuring. I like how you integrated the heater controls as well. Little more room on the 71 dash plus it looks like a little flatter canvas to work with. Good job! Looking forward to seeing progress on the 61! The duramax will be awesome! Cheers thanks for the update

02-13-2017, 02:02 PM	#1
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	1961 chevy crewcab cummins Hello all, I've owned this truck for 5 years now and i'm just now getting started. this is when I first picked it up in 2012 stripped it down to get it sand blasted, and mounted it to a trailer

02-13-2017, 11:33 PM	#2
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Great find. Before you blast you should look for the number on the tunnel in the engine compartment. interested in how close it is to mine. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

02-14-2017, 10:06 AM	#3
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Cool truck...whats the plan besides the cummins? __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

02-14-2017, 10:17 AM	#4
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Neat crew! I'm 99% sure I looked at that crew in Saratoga , Wy back in late 90's. The guy had that one and a bare 64-66 crew cab cab. Awesome rig!!! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

02-14-2017, 10:36 AM	#5
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins I bought this one in forestburg SD. The plan for this truck is 4x4 3/4 ton with 5.9 cummins

02-14-2017, 11:14 AM	#6
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins chizzler- I've already got it sandblasted. as far as i could tell my number was 43

02-14-2017, 11:21 AM	#7
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Going to be a beast with a cummins in there. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

02-14-2017, 11:51 AM	#8
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Subbed cause I heard the word Cummins. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-17-2017, 10:31 AM	#9
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Ok here is my donor truck. 1993 1st gen pulling the cab to get sand blasted Back from sand blasting They really liked using lead back then.

02-17-2017, 10:39 AM	#10
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Here is my donor truck pulling another donor truck...lol I drove to kansas city and got allot of things at classic parts yesterday. Very nice group of guys to deal with. and that brings us up to present time on this build..

02-17-2017, 10:45 AM	#11
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Looks like a cool project and some nice parts trucks!! Following __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

02-24-2017, 11:10 AM	#12
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins jason spent the last couple evenings cutting and welding new metal into the drivers door jam. set the door to get good alignment between it and rocker.

03-03-2017, 03:54 PM	#13
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins I've been looking for a nice usable 62-66 chevy hood for quite some time now. couple weeks ago i was going to buy a new one, but they were out of them when i was there. I just got a text from my buddy jason that he found me a rust free hood that his boss (a fellow 60-66 chevy truck guy) donated to my project! Thank you boss!

03-07-2017, 01:29 PM	#14
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Got a few things done this weekend. got a donor rear window panel, and got it out.

03-07-2017, 01:31 PM	#15
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Also cut the front of the windshield area to use pieces of later.



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03-07-2017, 01:35 PM	#16
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Jason was also getting some stuff done. The rear drivers cab corner/ doorpillar was wrecked and full of lead, so he was working on that when i stopped by.

03-11-2017, 12:16 AM	#17
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Hey there Winslow, I opened up my gauge cluster and snapped a shot of the bit you asked about. I measured it as well, I figure it's about 7.5-8mm or 9/32nds, I cut out the two circles to cover the split gauges and to hold in the light around the indicator lights, then fixed them to the lexan. Let me know if you need any other info. Great progress on the crew cab its really coming along and looking good! Yeah I dig your regular cab with the Cummins, very cool truck and I love that burgundy colour.

06-14-2018, 08:15 PM	#20
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Hey Winslow, Any updates on your build? Wanting to see how the crew cab is coming along

02-21-2019, 11:04 PM	#21
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins subscribed; what are your plans for the rear door hinges? __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-22-2019, 11:56 AM	#23
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1961 chevy crewcab cummins Hey Winslow! Long time since you posted, but it looks like for good reason you have been busy! That 71 is looking nice! I like what you did with the gauges and dash. Awesome work! I know how much time that takes. Keeping the firewall probably saved you a ton of figuring. I like how you integrated the heater controls as well. Little more room on the 71 dash plus it looks like a little flatter canvas to work with. Good job! Looking forward to seeing progress on the 61! The duramax will be awesome! Cheers thanks for the update

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