67-72 Chev Crewcab Build 2nd Gen

[atvpro]

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Do you have to fishplate it or will the cross member hold it together?

That particular cross member will most likely be moved when I reconfigure/build the drive shafts. I've heard people use the term fishplate several times unless I mistaken fishplating is a reenforcement plate wield onto the frame with holes in it and essentially boxing the frame. What I am doing is putting a backing plate directly behind my joint approximately 32" long and about 1/4" thick. I hope that answers your question. I believe its important to make the frame a little bit more rigid in this part of the frame to help prevent the cab from twisting. I will say however I can't imagine my 2nd gen cabs twisting at all because of the way I build them. They are very rigid.

[atvpro]

Drug home a 71' GMC Burb definitely not restorable but it had some good parts for another crew cab. Bought a really sweet 72' suburban 2wd 3/4 ton with no rust probably going to make it a driver but will have to be 4wd. It has a very nice tailgate and deck lid.

I also just made an offer for another surburban that is literally a barn find. Hugger orange 1/2 ton, no rust, tailgate and deck lid are perfect, probably could drive it home. I am constantly on a hunt for the parts that I need to build my crew cabs such as 3rd door hinges, which is necessary for me to duplicate the 3rd door for the 4th door.

Does anybody have a source for the material used on a suburban headliner? I called my local upholestry place and got the impression that he was not interested in looking for it.

[LODI3QTR]

Very Cool Randall.............

[1985-GMC]

I think this is the closest you are going to get, its "perforated vinyl". Your 67-72 burb headliners are a Masonite like material. I think you'll have to make a backing out of some type of flexible board then glue this to it. This is about what is in my 78, I need to do mine too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/54-Off-White...019987&vxp=mtr


Or maybe like this, I think that first one may be too thick. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-PERFORA...f15cfb&vxp=mtr

or: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONE-PERFORA...e6d16e&vxp=mtr

[jbclassix]

Randall, do you have some for a sample or do you need some? This question comes knowing fully well you have been through more burbs in a year than i have my whole life!
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[Zoomin]

Magnificent.

[longbed67]

The more I look at these crew cab builds the more I want to start one!!! Do you have the name and # of the guy who said he would stretch the cab for 15,000?

[ryanroo]

atvpro is the guy.

http://www.rtechfabrications.com/Pages/default.aspx

[LODI3QTR]

Originally Posted by longbed67

The more I look at these crew cab builds the more I want to start one!!! Do you have the name and # of the guy who said he would stretch the cab for 15,000?

Randall
http://www.67-72chevycrewcab.com
509-990-3608

[atvpro]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

I think this is the closest you are going to get, its "perforated vinyl". Your 67-72 burb headliners are a Masonite like material. I think you'll have to make a backing out of some type of flexible board then glue this to it. This is about what is in my 78, I need to do mine too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/54-Off-White...019987&vxp=mtr


Or maybe like this, I think that first one may be too thick. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-PERFORA...f15cfb&vxp=mtr

or: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONE-PERFORA...e6d16e&vxp=mtr

Thanks Tonny ,I will look in to it.

[atvpro]

Originally Posted by LODI3QTR

Randall
http://www.67-72chevycrewcab.com
509-990-3608

Thanks Mike

[atvpro]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

Randall, do you have some for a sample or do you need some? This question comes knowing fully well you have been through more burbs in a year than i have my whole life!
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ya I have tons of it. I just want newwww.

[LODI3QTR]

Randall,how's this let me know............


Mike.......

[atvpro]

Originally Posted by LODI3QTR

Randall,how's this let me know............


Mike.......

I think so Mike. To lift or to slam. That is my nex preponderance. Thanks Mike. I'll let you know witch way I decide to go.

[LODI3QTR]

Originally Posted by atvpro

I think so Mike. To lift or to slam. That is my nex preponderance.

Maybe this will help...........

[jasonhall]

One that's lowered!! Very nice!!
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[LODI3QTR]

Randall here are two more in Black and White hope this will help you out..........


Mike........

[LODI3QTR]

Randall Enjoy...............

[longbed67]

Thank you much for the info! I'm thinking about starting mine next year when I am working full time and can afford to do this!

[atvpro]

Originally Posted by LODI3QTR

Randall Enjoy...............

Mike. that is soooo cool. I wish my truck stretcher worked that fast.

[LODI3QTR]

Originally Posted by atvpro

Mike. that is soooo cool. I wish my truck stretcher worked that fast.

Thanks Randall,I bet you do. About how long does it take to build just the Crew Cab body any way?...........

[atvpro]

Originally Posted by LODI3QTR

Thanks Randall,I bet you do. About how long does it take to build just the Crew Cab body any way?...........

about 250 hrs.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by atvpro

about 250 hrs.

Holy shizzle muh nizzle
Thats alot of time spent just working on a cab!
No one can argue with the finished Generation 2 product though it's outstanding, if I had 15k to spend I would buy one from you without a moments hessitation.

[Bishops Trucks]

Excellant work!!!! Wish I could rub a lamp and come up with an extra $15K.

[atvpro]

72' Diesel Crew Collaboration - Decided to team up with a friend of mine to build a hugger orange and white 4 door crew cab one ton twelve valve truck that will be shown at SEMA and then auctioned at Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale.

I did not build my truck necessarily to be a show truck but a daily driver and my tow vehicle however this collaboration will be in every way an absolute show truck and power house tow vehicle. If you can imagine my truck hugger orange and white and powered by a 12 valve Cummins that is what it will look like.

Thought I would show you some pictures of the truck with a 12 valve Cummins built and driven by the guy I will be partnering with.