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02-23-2015, 11:53 PM | #26 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
All welded together with the bed on, it is now a short bed step side. I'm a proud papa
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02-24-2015, 01:07 PM | #27 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
I like it!!!! Do the wipers work?
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03-01-2015, 03:46 PM | #28 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
Here she is! I drove her on the street yesterday, went around the block. She drove great but still needs alot of work.
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03-02-2015, 02:29 AM | #29 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
Much better! did you find a short driveline or are you gonna have yours cut down?
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03-02-2015, 02:55 AM | #30 |
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Thanks! I have connections with an auto distmantler. I checked through their entire stock of drivelines until I found the exact one I needed. I just had to change slip yokes & buy some combo ujoints. It amounted to about 60 bucks.
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03-02-2015, 03:12 AM | #31 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
Hey! Change those rear reflectors to match the front. Or vice versa. Its triggering my OCD!
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03-04-2015, 07:29 PM | #32 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
I took my truck for a short drive on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. She was running great until it stalled like it was out of gas. I put some gas in it but it ran like it had a clogged fuel filter. Sure enough, when I pulled out the filter it was completely clogged with what looked like pancake mix.
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Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210 |
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03-04-2015, 09:13 PM | #34 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
Dan, Have you had one fail this way before?
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
I personally have not... I know of 2 that have partially failed and we're caught prior to complete... I just want to help a forum member not to have anything happen that may cause severe problems by taking A few minutes and a few materials to protect themselves.. that's all...
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03-04-2015, 09:25 PM | #36 |
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If I do put doubler plates on it would be on the flanges not the web. The flanges carry all the tension and compression load.
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Well while that sound right in therory. The vertical stress is the issue... It is your truck, do what you want or don't do anything... It is always your truck and your choice... truck looks really kewl though..
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I welcome all engineering insight. I just want the owner to be happy and feel safe!
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03-04-2015, 11:27 PM | #39 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
Hey you guys, all I care about is looks! Just kiddin! Thanks for the suggestions Dan and the compliment, that's why I joined forum. Stay tuned.
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03-05-2015, 02:21 AM | #40 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
I have seen a number of shortened trucks where the builder welded in a diamond plate like Elliot949 has mentioned, it seems to be the most widely accepted method of reinforcing the frame. if you did a search on key words like LWB to SWB or frame shortening you will probably find a number of threads where people have done this, also fyi there is a thread posted in the faq's section showing how this mod is done as well.
EDIT, i have seen one other method where one of the parts vendors makes a chanel that slips inside the frame rail too. I have the same plan in mind for my 67 when i get started on it, including the stepside bed. I think your truck is looking great!
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03-05-2015, 07:18 AM | #41 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
I love the direction with the step side. Always been a fan of bring just a little different.
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03-05-2015, 11:55 AM | #42 |
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Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed
Julius, you and Beeper got me motivated to cut down my black 68'!!!!! but, I have to go fleetside!
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03-05-2015, 12:19 PM | #43 |
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Thank you Swamp Rat & FrankensteinC10! You guys are like a shot of adrenalin. I appreciate the input and the interest. My son Jason (Argonaught) keeps me motivated with his impressive knowledge & abilities. I will keep this thread going.
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03-05-2015, 12:22 PM | #44 |
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Are you over your 68! It didn't take you very long!
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03-09-2015, 04:35 PM | #45 |
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Registered my truck last Friday. It was on a non operation so there were no issues & took about 10 minutes at AAA. I still have lots to do before I start driving it around regularly though. But at least now I can show it to the guys at the parts store down the street.
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My replacement intermediate parking brake cable came in today so I hooked it up. It was pretty simple so now I don't have to carry around a 4x4 anymore.
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in any case, truck is looking good!
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Sure, we can keep it down at my house... *wink, wink*
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