My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" - Page 47 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joe231 · 03-14-2011, 10:06 PM

I scored some seats today

Here is the truck they came from.

It only had some slight frame damage

And I don't think I posted about my hidden hitch and my Burb tank all done. I still need to finish welding the bed side and make a cover for the filler inside the bed, but it is fully functional and nice to have the extra capacity. My gauge moves so slow now

But it hurts to fill up

And on the whole Texas "thing", momma always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all

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WillieloRidez · 03-14-2011, 10:22 PM

Nice score man! Love the burban tank by the way thats a neat idea

MTCK · 03-15-2011, 01:05 AM

Awesome looking build. I really like the tank swap. I think that's going to have to go on my to-do list. You won't have any trouble finding reasonably priced running gear up here, but be ready to pay through the nose on shipping any parts you need. When I did my EFI swap the shipping on the baffled tank from LMC was almost as much as the tank...

Safe travels.

RandyP · 03-15-2011, 08:15 AM

Nice looking seats there Joe, hope they don't take away to much from the back seat leg room. The kids would not like that.

Gas tank looks great in there, glad to see that almost done! Had any luck finding a topper for it yet? And remember, if it were not for Texas, Oklahoma might fall in to the Gulf.

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by WillieloRidez

Nice score man! Love the burban tank by the way thats a neat idea

Thanks Willie!

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Awesome looking build. I really like the tank swap. I think that's going to have to go on my to-do list. You won't have any trouble finding reasonably priced running gear up here, but be ready to pay through the nose on shipping any parts you need. When I did my EFI swap the shipping on the baffled tank from LMC was almost as much as the tank...

Safe travels.

Thanks Marcus,
Shipping is definitely a drawback up there.

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Nice looking seats there Joe, hope they don't take away to much from the back seat leg room. The kids would not like that.

Gas tank looks great in there, glad to see that almost done! Had any luck finding a topper for it yet? And remember, if it were not for Texas, Oklahoma might fall in to the Gulf.

Thanks Randy,
We rode in the uncle's '07 crew with the same seats, it didn't seem any bigger than my crew and it was roomy so hopefully they work out ok. I'm not putting them in the crew right now. I'm gonna put them in the '66 for our trip since I will need to modify the seats or the floor in my crew to get them to fit.

I talked to the topper people you showed me on craigslist. They said they have 2 toppers to fit, one for $350 and one for $450. But he wouldn't give me any good pics. He sent what looked like he took a picture of his computer monitor of the craigslist ad. I told him there was no way I'm driving all that way with out some decent pics first. He said he would get back to me, but that was about a week ago....so I'm still looking.
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RandyP · 03-15-2011, 09:37 AM

I could drive over to BA if you need me and have a look and snap some shots, or you could ask Pockets to since he lives in BA. Just let me know if I need to help a brother out.

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 10:18 AM

Thanks dude!
I'll let you know

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Jonboy · 03-15-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

And remember, if it were not for Oklahoma, Texas might fall in to the Gulf.

I know, right?

SCOTI · 03-15-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

....And I don't think I posted about my hidden hitch and my Burb tank all done. I still need to finish welding the bed side and make a cover for the filler inside the bed, but it is fully functional and nice to have the extra capacity. My gauge moves so slow now

But it hurts to fill up

What hitch did you wind up with?

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I know, right?

you guys are crazy, arguing about which is better, Tx or Ok, is like arguing who is the first loser

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What hitch did you wind up with?

SCOTI,
I used the same one you had on yours (which is now Jon's), the Early Classic hidden hitch for the 67-72's

SCOTI · 03-15-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

you guys are crazy, arguing about which is better, Tx or Ok, is like arguing who is the first loser

SCOTI,
I used the same one you had on yours (which is now Jon's), the Early Classic hidden hitch for the 67-72's

Well.... That was a pretty easy install then huh?

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Well.... That was a pretty easy install then huh?

yep, not bad at all...
A big thanks to you for showing the way!
I didn't even have to modify it like you had to, no rivets back there on mine.
It wasn't too fun drilling 6 holes in that super thick frame though

I got mine through Carolina Classics and saved $15-$20 on shipping

**Clyde65** · 03-15-2011, 10:57 AM

Joe,

your gonna have to "massage" the floor a little in the 66 for those seats, I had to in my 65. also the seats sit more upright in the 60's trucks, in your crew they would be much more comfortable to sit in.

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Joe,

your gonna have to "massage" the floor a little in the 66 for those seats, I had to in my 65. also the seats sit more upright in the 60's trucks, in your crew they would be much more comfortable to sit in.

what did you have to do in the '65 to get the,m to work? Got pics?
I'm just going to "Temp" them in the '66 to get them to AK...

Jonboy · 03-15-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

you guys are crazy, arguing about which is better, Tx or Ok, is like arguing who is the first loser

I am just trying to help JohnC and Randy to get over their denial. Honestly, either is better than my hometown in Nowheresville, KS.

Maybe you should just get a Burb to head up north in, and leave this poor CCSB down here. I promise I will take good care of it. I hear they don't like cold all that well.

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 11:15 AM

the thought had crossed my mind for a nano-second

JohnC · 03-15-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Thanks Randy,
We rode in the uncle's '07 crew with the same seats, it didn't seem any bigger than my crew and it was roomy so hopefully they work out ok. I'm not putting them in the crew right now. I'm gonna put them in the '66 for our trip since I will need to modify the seats or the floor in my crew to get them to fit.

Those are the same seats that are in my 03. I like them. The rear seems to have plenty of room.

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I am just trying to help JohnC and Randy to get over their denial. Honestly, either is better than my hometown in Nowheresville, KS.

Nowheresville, KS. I think I've been through there.

RandyP · 03-15-2011, 01:56 PM

Nowheresville Kansas huh? I spent a year there one night. We don't want to talk about that though.

**scotts62** · 03-15-2011, 05:33 PM

I like the seats!!

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks Scott!
I finally got them

Should have got them sooner, they would be nice for the trip....
If I manage to get everything else done I may try to find the time to put them in the crew....
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**scotts62** · 03-15-2011, 09:32 PM

That would be sweet!

68 TT · 03-27-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I got my eye on a '91 4x4 1 ton crew cab that's for sale in Alaska.

Good luck on the road trip. I have made the drive from WA to AK three times. Just make sure you have several spare tires and some cans of fix-a-flat. I had at least one tire failure on each leg of the trip every time I made the drive. The crushed rock on the roads from the road construction equipment really take a toll on your tires.

I'm sure you will be able to find some decent 3/4-ton 4x4 parts cheap once you get to AK. The bodies just don't last long but the frames & axles are still good.

Where in Alaska are you headed? I lived in Anchorage for a while. I loved it there and only left because the air force needed me elsewhere.

joe231 · 03-27-2011, 10:10 AM

68TT
we are going back to the Eagle River/Chugiak area.
This will complete 3 round trips for us.
I have only had 1 flat in all of those trips. It was a nail in a trailer tire.
The last time we drove down (2007) there was hardly any gravel on the road.
The first trip (2001) was a totally different story...

SCOTI · 03-27-2011, 06:32 PM

Ok, I might have missed it somewhere.... why all the back & forth to Alaska?

Tx Firefighter · 03-28-2011, 06:15 AM

Scot, he's packed up and moving the entire family back to Alaska today.

03-14-2011, 10:06 PM	#1151
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I scored some seats today Here is the truck they came from. It only had some slight frame damage And I don't think I posted about my hidden hitch and my Burb tank all done. I still need to finish welding the bed side and make a cover for the filler inside the bed, but it is fully functional and nice to have the extra capacity. My gauge moves so slow now But it hurts to fill up And on the whole Texas "thing", momma always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-15-2011 at 10:53 AM.

03-14-2011, 10:22 PM	#1152
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Nice score man! Love the burban tank by the way thats a neat idea __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

03-15-2011, 01:05 AM	#1153
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Awesome looking build. I really like the tank swap. I think that's going to have to go on my to-do list. You won't have any trouble finding reasonably priced running gear up here, but be ready to pay through the nose on shipping any parts you need. When I did my EFI swap the shipping on the baffled tank from LMC was almost as much as the tank... Safe travels. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

03-15-2011, 08:15 AM	#1154
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Nice looking seats there Joe, hope they don't take away to much from the back seat leg room. The kids would not like that. Gas tank looks great in there, glad to see that almost done! Had any luck finding a topper for it yet? And remember, if it were not for Texas, Oklahoma might fall in to the Gulf. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-15-2011, 09:37 AM	#1156
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I could drive over to BA if you need me and have a look and snap some shots, or you could ask Pockets to since he lives in BA. Just let me know if I need to help a brother out. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-15-2011, 10:18 AM	#1157
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Thanks dude! I'll let you know Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-15-2011, 10:57 AM	#1163
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Joe, your gonna have to "massage" the floor a little in the 66 for those seats, I had to in my 65. also the seats sit more upright in the 60's trucks, in your crew they would be much more comfortable to sit in. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-15-2011, 11:15 AM	#1166
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" the thought had crossed my mind for a nano-second __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-15-2011 at 11:15 AM.

03-15-2011, 01:56 PM	#1168
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Nowheresville Kansas huh? I spent a year there one night. We don't want to talk about that though. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-15-2011, 05:33 PM	#1169
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I like the seats!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-15-2011, 09:20 PM	#1170
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Thanks Scott! I finally got them Should have got them sooner, they would be nice for the trip.... If I manage to get everything else done I may try to find the time to put them in the crew.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-15-2011 at 09:21 PM.

03-15-2011, 09:32 PM	#1171
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" That would be sweet! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-27-2011, 10:10 AM	#1173
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" 68TT we are going back to the Eagle River/Chugiak area. This will complete 3 round trips for us. I have only had 1 flat in all of those trips. It was a nail in a trailer tire. The last time we drove down (2007) there was hardly any gravel on the road. The first trip (2001) was a totally different story... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-27-2011, 06:32 PM	#1174
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Ok, I might have missed it somewhere.... why all the back & forth to Alaska? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-28-2011, 06:15 AM	#1175
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Scot, he's packed up and moving the entire family back to Alaska today. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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