1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205

[wade_ab]

Mx289, yeah I cut 12 from the front and 8 from the back. I tried to just find a place where the body lines were the straightest that way when I put it together it would be less body work and blending. The rear was easier than the front because the front top body line is at a sharper angle towards the cab. It took me longer to blend the body work and get that line straight. If I was to do it again I think I would cut the front section out as close to the cab as I could that way body work would be less. I also had trouble cutting the Interier bed walls on the same line as the outer. I tried several different methods but ultimately ended up with gaps I had to weld metal back into to cover.
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[mx289]

Originally Posted by wade_ab

Mx289, yeah I cut 12 from the front and 8 from the back. I tried to just find a place where the body lines were the straightest that way when I put it together it would be less body work and blending. The rear was easier than the front because the front top body line is at a sharper angle towards the cab. It took me longer to blend the body work and get that line straight. If I was to do it again I think I would cut the front section out as close to the cab as I could that way body work would be less. I also had trouble cutting the Interier bed walls on the same line as the outer. I tried several different methods but ultimately ended up with gaps I had to weld metal back into to cover.
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gotcha..thanks for the input..i think i'am gonna give it a go..what could go wrong..?.ha..

[wade_ab]

Its been a long time since ive been on here, alot has changed. I sold my house and shop, moved, quit my job, and started up a powder coating and hydro-dipping shop. My truck has just been sitting here in the shop staring at me everyday. Customers keep asking me when im goin to start working on it again. So I decided to start back up a little bit. Ive made a little progress in the past week.

[wade_ab]

Got some 1 ton rear 56" leafs from the junk yard. Cleaned, blasted and painted them.

[wade_ab]

Ordered the shackle flip kit from ORD, the parts to do a 52" front conversion from DIY4X, and front leaf springs from 4wheelparts.

[wade_ab]

I finished painting my axle and put the wheels and tires on them and washed the dust off everything. I had already powder coated my diff covers, transfer case, and calipers in this silver artery powder. I plan on using it a lot more on different parts. By the end of the day today I should have everything to make this a rolling chassis.

[MTCK]

Welcome back!