What Should I Do........ - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike00 · 10-02-2008, 01:11 PM

I don't have lots of free time but I am in no hurry either. The worst part on the truck is the cab & wood bed. The rest of the sheet metal looks ok, maybe just some patch work here & there. Where is a good place to look for a donor cab?

heavy71chevy · 10-02-2008, 04:34 PM

Craigslist, local junkyards and word of mouth is my best advice..but im starting out with something almost identicle to yours lol but there around if you hunt em

Jtrux · 10-02-2008, 06:01 PM

Get the AC going too, gotta have AC down there with all that damn humidity.

72BLUZ · 10-02-2008, 06:31 PM

buy a cab and start from scratch. thats what i would do. chop the frame and make it a short bed

Mike00 · 10-02-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks every one!!! I would love to chop this truck into a short bed but one thing at a time first. A cab is high on my list. A/C is a must but I can do with out it for a while. I just fixed my A/C in my Mustang & I wish I would have done it sooner.

joekewl_chevyfreak · 10-02-2008, 09:40 PM

Your Project is in better condtion than mine, you just need to take your time. Luckly looks like you take a liking to your stang so you'll have a daily, Id suggest a complete rebuild; in my opinion, the best way to find those 'glitches' that may be needing repair. Save the customizing for last, no need to get her looking all nice come to find out she wont run worth a hoot or safely. Looks like a good project, keep us posted

Mike00 · 10-02-2008, 09:53 PM

Thanks! My stang is going to be my street/strip car. I plan on installing a Vortech supercharger on it after X-Mas. The truck will be more of a street truck & my daily will be a beat-up 99 cougar with a/c. HaHa... My fiance has a Infiniti G35 Coupe that I also get to drive when she let's me.

70' GMC · 10-02-2008, 10:17 PM

Mike00 check this website http://www.usbodysource.com/ they have a fiberglass cab. No more rust and probably better on gas

*screamin_eagle* · 10-02-2008, 11:24 PM

there doesn't look to be much holding your bed down. and your cab looks like it might leak a little but nothing that would keep me from blowin the box off. really cool website alot more work and money for the fiberglass but i think it would be worth it

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-03-2008, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

I thought everything was rust free in texas

Not on the Coast. I grew op near Port Lavaca and never saw anything rust free over 10 yrs old. We used to come up to the Pate swap meet near Dallas every yr and were amazed at all of the nice 67-72 (mostly 71-72) trucks on used car lots up into the 90's!

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-03-2008, 04:55 AM

I have a cab and SWB rolling chassis for sale in the parts for sale section, NW of Austin

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-03-2008, 05:10 AM

I have a cab and SWB rolling chassis for sale in the parts for sale section, NW of Austin

70' GMC · 10-03-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screamin_eagle

there doesn't look to be much holding your bed down. and your cab looks like it might leak a little but nothing that would keep me from blowin the box off. really cool website alot more work and money for the fiberglass but i think it would be worth it

If I was in his position Id get that fiberglass cab and go to brothers and get a metal bed floor since hes shortening it

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-03-2008, 07:33 PM

Dude is that a real super if so slowly buy the parts you need to fix it up the rust dontlook too bad if you were here in oregon id give ya a cab.

10-02-2008, 01:11 PM	#26
Mike00 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 54	Re: What Should I Do........ I don't have lots of free time but I am in no hurry either. The worst part on the truck is the cab & wood bed. The rest of the sheet metal looks ok, maybe just some patch work here & there. Where is a good place to look for a donor cab?

10-02-2008, 04:34 PM	#27
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: What Should I Do........ Craigslist, local junkyards and word of mouth is my best advice..but im starting out with something almost identicle to yours lol but there around if you hunt em __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

10-02-2008, 06:01 PM	#28
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: What Should I Do........ Get the AC going too, gotta have AC down there with all that damn humidity. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

10-02-2008, 06:31 PM	#29
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: What Should I Do........ buy a cab and start from scratch. thats what i would do. chop the frame and make it a short bed __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

10-02-2008, 08:02 PM	#30
Mike00 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 54	Re: What Should I Do........ Thanks every one!!! I would love to chop this truck into a short bed but one thing at a time first. A cab is high on my list. A/C is a must but I can do with out it for a while. I just fixed my A/C in my Mustang & I wish I would have done it sooner.

10-02-2008, 09:40 PM	#31
joekewl_chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Polk County, Mo Posts: 112	Re: What Should I Do........ Your Project is in better condtion than mine, you just need to take your time. Luckly looks like you take a liking to your stang so you'll have a daily, Id suggest a complete rebuild; in my opinion, the best way to find those 'glitches' that may be needing repair. Save the customizing for last, no need to get her looking all nice come to find out she wont run worth a hoot or safely. Looks like a good project, keep us posted __________________ '68 chevy c10 1/2 ton inline 6, 250 2wd stock everything. exposed to elements for 40 years '87 Dodge D150, 318 auto stock; D.D. God meant for rubber to be burnt, not for an ear of corn Myspace

10-02-2008, 09:53 PM	#32
Mike00 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 54	Re: What Should I Do........ Thanks! My stang is going to be my street/strip car. I plan on installing a Vortech supercharger on it after X-Mas. The truck will be more of a street truck & my daily will be a beat-up 99 cougar with a/c. HaHa... My fiance has a Infiniti G35 Coupe that I also get to drive when she let's me.

10-02-2008, 10:17 PM	#33
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: What Should I Do........ Mike00 check this website http://www.usbodysource.com/ they have a fiberglass cab. No more rust and probably better on gas __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

10-02-2008, 11:24 PM	#34
screamin_eagle Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114	Re: What Should I Do........ there doesn't look to be much holding your bed down. and your cab looks like it might leak a little but nothing that would keep me from blowin the box off. really cool website alot more work and money for the fiberglass but i think it would be worth it

10-03-2008, 04:55 AM	#36
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: What Should I Do........ I have a cab and SWB rolling chassis for sale in the parts for sale section, NW of Austin

10-03-2008, 05:10 AM	#37
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: What Should I Do........ I have a cab and SWB rolling chassis for sale in the parts for sale section, NW of Austin

10-03-2008, 07:33 PM	#39
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What Should I Do........ Dude is that a real super if so slowly buy the parts you need to fix it up the rust dontlook too bad if you were here in oregon id give ya a cab. __________________ 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..

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