'72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-08-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Nice work Dean! Cool to watch on youtube and here. lol Looking good! Like the pictures of that yard on page 1..Wish I had those 60's chevys!

yeah, that is my favorite yard. thanks

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-08-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Bringing back some fond memories

yup

Mustard72 · 04-09-2014, 03:40 AM

So what is different about your refined welding technique? The welds look good.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-09-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

So what is different about your refined welding technique? The welds look good.

lol...well before i wasent getting enough overlap on the welds so i ended up with a buch of pin holes that i had to go over again and weld up. but now i tack then overlap half way with another tack and so on. and i cool them with a blow gun .sometime it takes a while to find a technique. i was welding thicker stuff mostly before and havent done a lot of sheet metal stuff, but every patch i do i get better at it.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-09-2014, 10:07 AM

cut all the rusted mess out of the rear section and finished the rear floor support over the last few days

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-09-2014, 10:09 AM

finished

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-09-2014, 10:11 AM

that was the last floor support! moving along pretty well IMO

sduckworth13 · 04-09-2014, 10:15 AM

Yes, I will definitely say your moving along at a pretty good pace. The cab support looks great!

gdavis · 04-10-2014, 07:29 PM

Hey guy I see you came by and took a tour on my build. I like the way you said (painted just kidding) I done more painting on my shop not the truck. But what the hey. You and mustard has the same old color on your truck. It is amazing that all these truck has the same cancer spots. But just keep working and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. I wish that we had a junk yard down here that carried old truck like the one you took all the pictures at. At least you have a yard to get a lot of parts. Be good my friend and God Bless.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-10-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

Hey guy I see you came by and took a tour on my build. I like the way you said (painted just kidding) I done more painting on my shop not the truck. But what the hey. You and mustard has the same old color on your truck. It is amazing that all these truck has the same cancer spots. But just keep working and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. I wish that we had a junk yard down here that carried old truck like the one you took all the pictures at. At least you have a yard to get a lot of parts. Be good my friend and God Bless.

thank you, thats my favorite junk yard. thanks for checking out my build and for the encouragement, God Bless

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-13-2014, 04:15 PM

Finished the rear floor, i think it turned out good. everything is real flush and turned out even better than the other side. all that hard work of getting it to fit just right payed off. all the pin holes are filled (they are never ALL filled LOL but with the technique ive been using there are way less) on to the b pillar , this is getting exiting, feels like im seeing that light at the end of the tunnel. running out of rust to patch on the cab..

swamp rat · 04-14-2014, 12:09 AM

Nice progress!

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-15-2014, 10:04 PM

thanks Swamp Rat

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-15-2014, 10:08 PM

Finally spring is here and the garage doors are open. i sandblasted the headers.
here is a pic of my setup. saw horses and a screen door to let the sand go thrue, then a tarp so i can suck the sand up with my shop vac and re use it

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-15-2014, 10:15 PM

A quick visit to letchworth st park (only 10 miles from my house)

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-15-2014, 10:20 PM

today marks 3 years sense my trip cross country. i saw Cadillac ranch, the grand canyon, and of course many cool abandoned vehicles. just thought id share with you guys........

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-15-2014, 10:23 PM

stupid date on pictures are wrong these were April 2011. the first pic was taken in New Mexico, the second pic is obviously Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas

mcbassin · 04-15-2014, 11:37 PM

Very nice progress on the cab support. Looks like did a good job on it.
I did a trip out to Cali a few years ago, I was loving all the rust free metal out in the desert. I stopped at caddi ranch too. Very fun trip!
Looking forward to your next update.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-16-2014, 09:54 AM

thanks mike, it was fun. and thanks for following along the build

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-16-2014, 09:55 AM

woops, didnt mean to post another pic, my internet has been slow lately

mcbassin · 04-16-2014, 11:13 AM

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A quick visit to letchworth st park (only 10 miles from my house)

I definitely look forward to visiting your area.. We are going to do an northeastern trip one of these days.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-16-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I definitely look forward to visiting your area.. We are going to do an northeastern trip one of these days.

cool. there is alot to see around here, even i havent seen everything yet lol. someday i plan to go across the northern states and see mt Rushmore

gdavis · 04-18-2014, 07:59 PM

There is something on the same thought about the Cadillac ranch. But outside of Tampa the is a guy that planted airsteam trailers, the state complained about them. I think he won anyway. Good luck my friend.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-19-2014, 03:59 PM

thanks for stopping by Gdavis

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-19-2014, 04:02 PM

finished the b pillar. that was an easy one...

04-09-2014, 03:40 AM	#178
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" So what is different about your refined welding technique? The welds look good. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

04-09-2014, 10:07 AM	#180
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" cut all the rusted mess out of the rear section and finished the rear floor support over the last few days Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-09-2014, 10:09 AM	#181
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" finished Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-09-2014, 10:11 AM	#182
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" that was the last floor support! moving along pretty well IMO __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-09-2014, 10:15 AM	#183
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" Yes, I will definitely say your moving along at a pretty good pace. The cab support looks great! __________________ Scott

04-10-2014, 07:29 PM	#184
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" Hey guy I see you came by and took a tour on my build. I like the way you said (painted just kidding) I done more painting on my shop not the truck. But what the hey. You and mustard has the same old color on your truck. It is amazing that all these truck has the same cancer spots. But just keep working and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. I wish that we had a junk yard down here that carried old truck like the one you took all the pictures at. At least you have a yard to get a lot of parts. Be good my friend and God Bless. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

04-13-2014, 04:15 PM	#186
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" Finished the rear floor, i think it turned out good. everything is real flush and turned out even better than the other side. all that hard work of getting it to fit just right payed off. all the pin holes are filled (they are never ALL filled LOL but with the technique ive been using there are way less) on to the b pillar , this is getting exiting, feels like im seeing that light at the end of the tunnel. running out of rust to patch on the cab.. Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-14-2014, 12:09 AM	#187
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" Nice progress! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-15-2014, 10:04 PM	#188
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" thanks Swamp Rat __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-15-2014, 10:08 PM	#189
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" Finally spring is here and the garage doors are open. i sandblasted the headers. here is a pic of my setup. saw horses and a screen door to let the sand go thrue, then a tarp so i can suck the sand up with my shop vac and re use it Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-15-2014, 10:15 PM	#190
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" A quick visit to letchworth st park (only 10 miles from my house) Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-15-2014, 10:20 PM	#191
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" today marks 3 years sense my trip cross country. i saw Cadillac ranch, the grand canyon, and of course many cool abandoned vehicles. just thought id share with you guys........ Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-15-2014, 10:23 PM	#192
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" stupid date on pictures are wrong these were April 2011. the first pic was taken in New Mexico, the second pic is obviously Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-15-2014, 11:37 PM	#193
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" Very nice progress on the cab support. Looks like did a good job on it. I did a trip out to Cali a few years ago, I was loving all the rust free metal out in the desert. I stopped at caddi ranch too. Very fun trip! Looking forward to your next update. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-16-2014, 09:54 AM	#194
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" thanks mike, it was fun. and thanks for following along the build Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust



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04-16-2014, 09:55 AM	#195
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" woops, didnt mean to post another pic, my internet has been slow lately __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-18-2014, 07:59 PM	#198
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" There is something on the same thought about the Cadillac ranch. But outside of Tampa the is a guy that planted airsteam trailers, the state complained about them. I think he won anyway. Good luck my friend. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

04-19-2014, 03:59 PM	#199
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" thanks for stopping by Gdavis __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

04-19-2014, 04:02 PM	#200
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: '72 chevrolet c20 custom camper build "Craig" finished the b pillar. that was an easy one... Attached Images __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

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