Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 01-02-2009, 09:34 AM

Let`s see them!
I know I`m not the only one.How many have or had just a frame and people wonder what the heck you are doing?It`s a sign of a truly sick trucknaut.Whether you tore a truck down or gave someone good money for just a foundation,it`s something only the keenest of minds can comprehend.Not for your average Ken Keyturner or Harry Hopandgo.No,we are the Tommy Tearitaparts and Petey Putogethers of the world.
So,who has a frame at their place right now?I wish I could move to a neighborhood with a covenent mandating at least one frame be on the property at any given time.Ah...Utopia....

Here`s my pride`n`joy,project "Poor Boy".I had to move it from my shop to my house:

70cstjr · 01-02-2009, 09:42 AM

there ya go...i can finally post pictures of something we have going on right now lol

my67chevytruck · 01-02-2009, 09:44 AM

project: slo-go 67....

ChevLoRay · 01-02-2009, 09:48 AM

I guess I kinda fit this category, but my frame still has a cab on it. For all practical purposes, it's just a chassis....no engine/tranny; cab is gutted. Except for the four bolts that hold the cab to the chassis, it's a chassis.

**special-K** · 01-02-2009, 09:57 AM

Wow!What a coincidence.All our projects look the same!

I got mine all reshened up and ready to start setting things in and on it before covering for winter.I just got the gears for the rear so I can rebuilt that over the winter.The transmission needs gone over before I can set the motor down.If I can get those two things done over winter I`ll be happy.Then,I can get a driveshaft fitted up and run exhaust.I`ll no longer be a member of the rolling frame club after that.
Not for long,though.That`s the point I`m wanting to be at so I can start tearing into project "Up In The Air",starting with stripping the body off down to the frame.

caminokid · 01-02-2009, 10:05 AM

Mine has been Four trucks so far.

Let me rephrase that...5 trucks...3 69's 1 87 and one 77 has given its parts to make this truck become a possibility to be a truck again.

Brento · 01-02-2009, 10:37 AM

2 years ago I started cleaning the engine compartment from leaking valve covers. I went from valve covers to frame off in about a weekend. Takes longer to put back together than take apart.

thirdstreettito · 01-02-2009, 10:43 AM

"The 68"

Better pics when I pick it up Saturday.

I hope to buy this and put it on it.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/975877973.html

jholley · 01-02-2009, 10:47 AM

Yeah, mine was just going to be a beater. A little cleaning here and a little modification there and before you know it this is what I ended up with.

Ol'Rover · 01-02-2009, 10:50 AM

frame is flipped we were cleaning it up, and doing some repairs.

**67 cst swb** · 01-02-2009, 11:09 AM

Yes... I have a project...
These pic were from Summer '07... It looks about the same now, other than new wheels & tires installed... more pics soon...

**Ron 586** · 01-02-2009, 12:18 PM

I'm in. this is a frame from a 68 short fleet that was done at last years board meet.

This is a Blazer frame I bought from Big J already done.

The first frame I bought in 06, a 67 short that I was going to get started on right away. (when I get a round tuit).

A parts frame I bought from Bad Sam

I have some others in the same shape but they will never be any more than what they are. I know ........It's a sickness. But who wants a cure.

**LockDoc** · 01-02-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron 586

I'm in. this is a frame from a 68 short fleet that was done at last years board meet.

This is a frame I bought from Big J already done.

The first frame I bought in 06, a 67 short that I was going to get started on right away. (when I get a round tuit).

I have some others in the same shape but they will never be any more than what they are. I know ........It's a sickness. But who wants a cure.

OK Ron, no more excuses... You will understand in a few days...

LockDoc

big_al_71 · 01-02-2009, 01:35 PM

Was there a few months ago now it is done...

drivethechevy · 01-02-2009, 02:51 PM

ive got the frame from my 69 siting out behing myshop right now just waiting for the day i buy a new cab and for my to finish building the 283 with a hilburn injector system and a saginaw transmission with the 373 posi out back on the frame
its gonna be a long time before this frame ever hits the road again

sleepertruck72 · 01-02-2009, 03:47 PM

I have a frame although its gonna end up as a trailer not a truck anymore. I plan on having a friend making a dump trailer out of it. Heres before and after pics of the parts truck. The axle and front clip will be rebuilt and put on my 67

Billhilly · 01-02-2009, 04:09 PM

Other side of the universe, my shop looks the same!!
Top pic was March 07, bottom pic was new years eve. Still looks like a frame....

trx450duner · 01-02-2009, 04:29 PM

Heres my 70 4x4 I flipped the cab up so I could clean and undercoat it. The front clip is just set on there so its not taking up preciuos driveway space. The truck is painted and almost done now (so close yet so far)

72swbcamo · 01-02-2009, 04:45 PM

Here's a couple of mine.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-02-2009, 04:55 PM

Prestigious club to belong to, but you never are sad when you no longer qualify - I know it was a happy day when I got the 69's body back on the frame!

**special-K** · 01-02-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Prestigious club to belong to, but you never are sad when you no longer qualify - I know it was a happy day when I got the 69's body back on the frame!

That`s so true.The best thing is you really know your vehicle when it`s done.You now exactly what you`ve got when you get it together.

red69ss · 01-02-2009, 06:16 PM

heres mine in sand blast mode I have it painted silver now but no pics yet

thirdstreettito · 01-02-2009, 07:16 PM

We just got done unloading my 68 here at the house! Yay! It's home! he let me slide $5, I forgot the extra 5 bill. I'll get pics in the light.

bmeredith · 01-02-2009, 11:57 PM

i've been real sick with it for the last 6 months or so.

71shortbed, most of the DM intalled and collecting steel for step-notch

bmeredith · 01-03-2009, 12:08 AM

i still got the other half of it too

01-02-2009, 09:34 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Let`s see them! I know I`m not the only one.How many have or had just a frame and people wonder what the heck you are doing?It`s a sign of a truly sick trucknaut.Whether you tore a truck down or gave someone good money for just a foundation,it`s something only the keenest of minds can comprehend.Not for your average Ken Keyturner or Harry Hopandgo.No,we are the Tommy Tearitaparts and Petey Putogethers of the world. So,who has a frame at their place right now?I wish I could move to a neighborhood with a covenent mandating at least one frame be on the property at any given time.Ah...Utopia.... Here`s my pride`n`joy,project "Poor Boy".I had to move it from my shop to my house: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-02-2009 at 09:35 AM.

01-02-2009, 09:42 AM	#2
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck there ya go...i can finally post pictures of something we have going on right now lol __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

01-02-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck project: slo-go 67.... Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-02-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck I guess I kinda fit this category, but my frame still has a cab on it. For all practical purposes, it's just a chassis....no engine/tranny; cab is gutted. Except for the four bolts that hold the cab to the chassis, it's a chassis. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-02-2009, 09:57 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Wow!What a coincidence.All our projects look the same! I got mine all reshened up and ready to start setting things in and on it before covering for winter.I just got the gears for the rear so I can rebuilt that over the winter.The transmission needs gone over before I can set the motor down.If I can get those two things done over winter I`ll be happy.Then,I can get a driveshaft fitted up and run exhaust.I`ll no longer be a member of the rolling frame club after that. Not for long,though.That`s the point I`m wanting to be at so I can start tearing into project "Up In The Air",starting with stripping the body off down to the frame. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-02-2009, 10:05 AM	#6
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Mine has been Four trucks so far. Let me rephrase that...5 trucks...3 69's 1 87 and one 77 has given its parts to make this truck become a possibility to be a truck again. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

01-02-2009, 10:37 AM	#7
Brento Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 21	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck 2 years ago I started cleaning the engine compartment from leaking valve covers. I went from valve covers to frame off in about a weekend. Takes longer to put back together than take apart. Attached Images __________________ Brent My 72 Build

01-02-2009, 10:43 AM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck "The 68" Better pics when I pick it up Saturday. I hope to buy this and put it on it. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/975877973.html __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-02-2009, 10:47 AM	#9
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Yeah, mine was just going to be a beater. A little cleaning here and a little modification there and before you know it this is what I ended up with. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

01-02-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck frame is flipped we were cleaning it up, and doing some repairs. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

01-02-2009, 11:09 AM	#11
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Yes... I have a project... These pic were from Summer '07... It looks about the same now, other than new wheels & tires installed... more pics soon... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 01-02-2009 at 11:14 AM.

01-02-2009, 12:18 PM	#12
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck I'm in. this is a frame from a 68 short fleet that was done at last years board meet. This is a Blazer frame I bought from Big J already done. The first frame I bought in 06, a 67 short that I was going to get started on right away. (when I get a round tuit). A parts frame I bought from Bad Sam I have some others in the same shape but they will never be any more than what they are. I know ........It's a sickness. But who wants a cure. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket Last edited by Ron 586; 01-02-2009 at 01:30 PM.

01-02-2009, 01:35 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Was there a few months ago now it is done... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#15
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck ive got the frame from my 69 siting out behing myshop right now just waiting for the day i buy a new cab and for my to finish building the 283 with a hilburn injector system and a saginaw transmission with the 373 posi out back on the frame its gonna be a long time before this frame ever hits the road again __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

01-02-2009, 03:47 PM	#16
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck I have a frame although its gonna end up as a trailer not a truck anymore. I plan on having a friend making a dump trailer out of it. Heres before and after pics of the parts truck. The axle and front clip will be rebuilt and put on my 67 Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71



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01-02-2009, 04:09 PM	#17
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Other side of the universe, my shop looks the same!! Top pic was March 07, bottom pic was new years eve. Still looks like a frame.... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

01-02-2009, 04:29 PM	#18
trx450duner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Highland Ca Posts: 79	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Heres my 70 4x4 I flipped the cab up so I could clean and undercoat it. The front clip is just set on there so its not taking up preciuos driveway space. The truck is painted and almost done now (so close yet so far) Attached Images

01-02-2009, 04:45 PM	#19
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Here's a couple of mine. Last edited by 72swbcamo; 01-02-2009 at 04:51 PM.

01-02-2009, 04:55 PM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck Prestigious club to belong to, but you never are sad when you no longer qualify - I know it was a happy day when I got the 69's body back on the frame! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#22
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck heres mine in sand blast mode I have it painted silver now but no pics yet Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

01-02-2009, 07:16 PM	#23
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck We just got done unloading my 68 here at the house! Yay! It's home! he let me slide $5, I forgot the extra 5 bill. I'll get pics in the light. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-02-2009, 11:57 PM	#24
bmeredith beer 1st, work 2nd Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 78	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck i've been real sick with it for the last 6 months or so. 71shortbed, most of the DM intalled and collecting steel for step-notch

01-03-2009, 12:08 AM	#25
bmeredith beer 1st, work 2nd Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 78	Re: Frame owners:It`s gonna be a truck i still got the other half of it too

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