1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project

[chevy88]

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[chevy88]

I haven't did much lately but I got new seat cover installed, and will try to get seat installed tommorrow and dash pad. The cover is from Lmc trucks and it seems to fit really well.

[mcbassin]

Hey, that seat looks like new! Nice work!

[chevy88]

Before

After




Just waiting for inside carpet and to finish body work so I can paint. I've been lazy just need to get more motivated so I can finish the body work. Can't wait for spring and get this truck back on the road.

[Normy71]

Looking good!
What is your steering wheel out of?
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[chevy88]

Originally Posted by Normy71

Looking good!
What is your steering wheel out of?
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1994 chevy truck but 1988 trucks had same design and wore shiny as these actually wear through outside coating making the 1988 steering wheels better.

How's your project coming along?

[Normy71]

Hi mine is coming along very slow, I have added a few updates on my build thread.
Keep in touch!
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[mcbassin]

Hey nice work on the interior. I know what your talking about having to wait till spring. I am only able to spend a few days a week out working on mine because of the weather. I know it's better here than where your at for sure. Hang in there!

[RCbowtie69]

i like your build,looking good & u have done alot of work to it & keep up the hard work

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

i like your build,looking good & u have done alot of work to it & keep up the hard work

Thanks, I'd like to see some pictures of your ride also. I still need to cut out rust on doors/rocker panels and put in new cab corners next. I just need to cut it all open and get at it. I am leary of tackling it but it can't be any harder than cutting my box all up, I think I worry too much LOL, instead of just getting off my arse and tackling it. Also I know everyone likes to look at pictures but comments sure go a long way to keep us all motivated. If it wasn't for this site I'm sure all these projects would all collect alot more dust.

[RCbowtie69]

OK here's a few pictures of mine

[RCbowtie69]

I agree with u on the comments, they do help, i hope this spring i can installed newly rebuilt 350 bore 60 over, 700r4 trans,then maybe start on some rust repair of my on and maybe start a projects & builds forum of my truck, so keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

I agree with u on the comments, they do help, i hope this spring i can installed newly rebuilt 350 bore 60 over, 700r4 trans,then maybe start on some rust repair of my on and maybe start a porjects & builds forum of my truck, so keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

Your interior looks pretty close to mine, same color scheme, and a lot cleaner. I hope to see your build thread soon.......

[RCbowtie69]

thanks, i thought the same when i seen your interior, i started with a tan & brown interior,i spend 2 to 3 years collecting parts at the auto fair in Charlotte N.C.Keep work up & progress going, maybe 1 day we may finish

[chevy88]

Passenger door rust removal. Date is suppose to be Jan 18/11, I always forget to reset date on camera.

Welded up cracks by door hinge.




Pretty rough spot welding, I need a real mig welder, flux core works but not as good as gas. Oh well more money for my truck.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey chevy88 u looking like u r making some headway,keep your pictures coming

[RCbowtie69]

Just want to say hey & your progress is looking good,keep up the work

[dougminton]

subscribed, you're makin it look easy.

[sbc383rulz]

also subscribed! looking at your rust repaires makes me thankfull for the very few issues i have with mine. looking very good and cant wait for more progress!

[dmack91]

Looks great, keep up the work.

I was thinking of switching mine from a LWB to a SWB, but am just enjoying driving it for now.

Surprising how much a $650 initial investment can bring a smile to your face.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey chevy88,rcbowtie69 want to hey & are you ready for spring & start some work,i'm tried of being cold, we are starting to get some nice warm days,i've pick up some parts to put my 700R4 in,brought a auto crossmember,still need headers, drive shaft,but here lately i've been buying sheetmetal,i'm in procress of buying 2 doors out of texas,they look good.If i had a welder & know how to use it would be plus, keep in touch & pictures coming

[mcbassin]

Nice progress on the rust repair! Keep at it.

[chevy88]

Here are some of the rust issues I am dealing with.

Cut out of rust

Repair started

Cab corner and support to deal with also


You can see now why I didn't want to tackle all this, but all the weld in parts are here and should be done hopefully in a couple of weeks.

[PHAT TONY]

Just go slow and believe it or not, cutting out a $30 rocker will make the floor/support/cab corner easier to repair in the long run. What ever you do just make sure to hang the door before final fit of the new bits

[chevy88]

Thanks for the advice Tony, the passenger side rocker is good, but the driver side rocker will be coming out for sure.