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suicide 63 · 08-31-2008, 09:26 AM

Hi guys
I just bought this truck out of texas, and am going to build me a swb 1/2 ton.IT was 1000 miles round trip but NO RUST

I will post more pics monday night on progress
Heres the specs
1991 gmc 1 ton
454
no rust but beat up

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2008, 09:56 AM

That's cool. Keep us posted on your progress.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-31-2008, 10:59 AM

ive started with worse and been asked if im nuts for doing it but hey ya have to be a truck guy to understand... good luck and keep us posted
lol i need a push bar like that for the traffic up here

suicide 63 · 09-03-2008, 09:48 PM

well the frame is cut and welded the short bed rear on.I had a rain day today from work so i got alot acomplished ,driveshaft shortend and installed,new 16 gal gas tank from classic parts thankfully they are local.I also found what i think was a good score a 89-91 dual headlight grill ,support, harness, and all lights for $130.

Here it is in my truck not fastened yet.sorry for cell phone pic.

f.monroe · 09-03-2008, 10:03 PM

That was fast . Post some pics of the build . Sounds like you have a vision and the ability to make it happen .
Frank

suicide 63 · 09-03-2008, 10:13 PM

thanks,i will get more pics this weekend when it dries out.It was well planned out and all parts were ready to go so when we got back into town saturday night ,we got some rest and then sunday and monday we got alot accomplished.It looks like rain here again tommorow if thats the case it will be driveable.I would like to see paint on it within a month.

manimal · 09-03-2008, 11:09 PM

looks REAL good. keep pics-a-rollin
-Lance

joe231 · 09-03-2008, 11:12 PM

very cool!!
you seem very driven, keep up the good work!

wildmanaaron · 09-03-2008, 11:14 PM

Gosh you guys are killing me! I want to build me one now!

What method did you use to cut the frame down?

COMP · 09-04-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimal

looks REAL good. keep pics-a-rollin
-Lance

i agree

seanconnery · 09-04-2008, 10:17 AM

I'm glad I jumped on this thread relatively early. Whole lotta work in a short amount of time!

suicide 63 · 09-04-2008, 05:16 PM

Todays score all 4 power doors and harness $170 ,they are off different suburbans but they will work.Cant work on it tonight ,gotta coach football practice.

MrBeast · 09-04-2008, 05:20 PM

you totally need more pics.

wildmanaaron · 09-04-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suicide 63

Todays score all 4 power doors and harness $170 ,they are off different suburbans but they will work.Cant work on it tonight ,gotta coach football practice.

Where are you getting these doors from? Rust free doors are almost impossible to find around here! I actually paid $150 for one to go on my Blazer just so I could get it back together and lined up.

COMP · 09-04-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBeast

you totally need more pics.

I Agree

suicide 63 · 09-04-2008, 08:53 PM

I found them at the local pick n pull in kcmo.The two back doors came off the same 91 sub it was real clean thats the same one i got the grill and rad support from the fronts were missing already. The two fronts are rust free but have a dent each that needs work.The ones on the truck are toast they are creased on both sides.

guys i will have pleanty of pics come saturday night.My wife said she would take them because once i get started on a task i dont stop for a breath or pic that is.

**lolife99** · 09-04-2008, 09:00 PM

I'm subscribing to this one,...

suicide 63 · 09-04-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

Gosh you guys are killing me! I want to build me one now!

What method did you use to cut the frame down?

I used the same method as Ojoe or Toomanytoys did.It worked perfectly I thought about just shortening the frame for a cleaner splice, but i had enough on just the cab rivets and i would of had to move two of the spring perches and drill more bed bolt holes.

OJOE · 09-06-2008, 07:19 PM

maybe i missed it. are you going 1/2 or 3/4 ton?
good luck on your build, i am still waiting to get mine back from paint shop

suicide 63 · 09-06-2008, 10:46 PM

It is 6 lug all the way around as of today.I used a 79 4x4 rearend and 88 up spindles calipers 6 lug rotors on the front, so to say 1/2 or 3/4 not really sure.The front rotors are light duty 3/4 ton i left the original springs in because of the 454.The rear is a 1/2 ton 4x4.The reason i went 6 lug is i alreadt had a new set of tires and wheels from my 63 when i bought it.I got a couple doors hung today to.Pics tommorow I promise.

suicide 63 · 09-06-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

maybe i missed it. are you going 1/2 or 3/4 ton?
good luck on your build, i am still waiting to get mine back from paint shop

I wanna thank you for all your detailed pics in your other threads it made this fairly easy to do.

toomanytoyz · 09-07-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm subscribing to this one,...

Signing up Also...........

Rick

72BlckButy · 09-07-2008, 12:07 PM

This sounds like a great build! Can't wait to see some more pics!

suicide 63 · 09-07-2008, 03:05 PM

Okay here are some pics

gafiredog · 09-07-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suicide 63

Okay here are some pics

looks good suicide, man you have been turning some wrenches . can't wait to get back on mine. Art

08-31-2008, 09:26 AM	#1
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	another crewcab swb build Hi guys I just bought this truck out of texas, and am going to build me a swb 1/2 ton.IT was 1000 miles round trip but NO RUST I will post more pics monday night on progress Heres the specs 1991 gmc 1 ton 454 no rust but beat up Last edited by suicide 63; 02-27-2010 at 06:10 PM.

08-31-2008, 09:56 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: another crewcab swb build That's cool. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-31-2008, 10:59 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: another crewcab swb build ive started with worse and been asked if im nuts for doing it but hey ya have to be a truck guy to understand... good luck and keep us posted lol i need a push bar like that for the traffic up here __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-03-2008, 09:48 PM	#4
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: another crewcab swb build well the frame is cut and welded the short bed rear on.I had a rain day today from work so i got alot acomplished ,driveshaft shortend and installed,new 16 gal gas tank from classic parts thankfully they are local.I also found what i think was a good score a 89-91 dual headlight grill ,support, harness, and all lights for $130. Here it is in my truck not fastened yet.sorry for cell phone pic. Last edited by suicide 63; 02-27-2010 at 06:10 PM.

09-03-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: another crewcab swb build That was fast . Post some pics of the build . Sounds like you have a vision and the ability to make it happen . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

09-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#6
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: another crewcab swb build thanks,i will get more pics this weekend when it dries out.It was well planned out and all parts were ready to go so when we got back into town saturday night ,we got some rest and then sunday and monday we got alot accomplished.It looks like rain here again tommorow if thats the case it will be driveable.I would like to see paint on it within a month.

09-03-2008, 11:09 PM	#7
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: another crewcab swb build looks REAL good. keep pics-a-rollin -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

09-03-2008, 11:12 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: another crewcab swb build very cool!! you seem very driven, keep up the good work! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-03-2008, 11:14 PM	#9
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: another crewcab swb build Gosh you guys are killing me! I want to build me one now! What method did you use to cut the frame down?

09-04-2008, 10:17 AM	#11
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: another crewcab swb build I'm glad I jumped on this thread relatively early. Whole lotta work in a short amount of time! __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

09-04-2008, 05:16 PM	#12
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: another crewcab swb build Todays score all 4 power doors and harness $170 ,they are off different suburbans but they will work.Cant work on it tonight ,gotta coach football practice. Last edited by suicide 63; 02-27-2010 at 06:10 PM.

09-04-2008, 05:20 PM	#13
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09-04-2008, 08:53 PM	#16
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: another crewcab swb build I found them at the local pick n pull in kcmo.The two back doors came off the same 91 sub it was real clean thats the same one i got the grill and rad support from the fronts were missing already. The two fronts are rust free but have a dent each that needs work.The ones on the truck are toast they are creased on both sides. guys i will have pleanty of pics come saturday night.My wife said she would take them because once i get started on a task i dont stop for a breath or pic that is.

09-04-2008, 09:00 PM	#17
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09-06-2008, 07:19 PM	#19
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: another crewcab swb build maybe i missed it. are you going 1/2 or 3/4 ton? good luck on your build, i am still waiting to get mine back from paint shop __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK



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09-06-2008, 10:46 PM	#20
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: another crewcab swb build It is 6 lug all the way around as of today.I used a 79 4x4 rearend and 88 up spindles calipers 6 lug rotors on the front, so to say 1/2 or 3/4 not really sure.The front rotors are light duty 3/4 ton i left the original springs in because of the 454.The rear is a 1/2 ton 4x4.The reason i went 6 lug is i alreadt had a new set of tires and wheels from my 63 when i bought it.I got a couple doors hung today to.Pics tommorow I promise.

09-07-2008, 12:07 PM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: another crewcab swb build This sounds like a great build! Can't wait to see some more pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-07-2008, 03:05 PM	#24
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: another crewcab swb build Okay here are some pics Last edited by suicide 63; 02-27-2010 at 06:10 PM.

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