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crosby · 09-12-2006, 08:36 AM

Hi guys. Here are some pictures of my truck, now getting starting putting everything on my "new" frame. This is not going to be a show truck, so don't be alarmed...

just want a decent, dependable driver. Maybe try and do a nice paint job, red with the maroon cloth interior, newer split bench, and the Silverado trim (chrome pieces along the sides, etc.). And, low buck (if at all possible). Not much to look at yet, but for me it's a lot of progress for the weekend. Take care!

benoit454 · 09-13-2006, 11:48 AM

Nice progress, lol I think something may be wrong with your old frame, seeing as that it's in 2 pieces.

Rust cause you to need a frame swap? or was the old one broke? or bent.

crosby · 09-13-2006, 02:09 PM

Hi Chris, thanks for the message. The old frame was rotted behind the rear spring hangers (in front of the axle). I cut the old one up in three pieces to make it easier to move and get rid of, once I get the motor mounts, etc. off it. I am thinking of just running one gas tank, instead of the two it had. I don't see how I could use two tanks, and it's just more expense, and more to go wrong. Should be getting the front bolted up this weekend, starting on the cab. Take care!
Jeff

84 400 · 09-13-2006, 02:30 PM

nice work jeef,
looking good! i have the dual tanks and i can say one nice thing is not having to stop for gas as muck. But keep it simpel and go with one. Also nice pics.

ian

jberkeley · 09-13-2006, 05:51 PM

what did you use to paint the frame? i'll have to post some pictures, mine is 90% done.. anyway nice job, and more pics..

crosby · 09-13-2006, 05:59 PM

hi again. I just used some Rustoleum. I was going to use POR15, but between the cost and the dangers, I figured that would be fine. Plus the frame is all pitted anyway. Not a show truck, but it will still be a decent driver. Post some pics of your truck!!
Jeff

benoit454 · 09-17-2006, 08:33 PM

Nice work Jeff, I know what you mean on the rust. I wished I could have saved my old 76, but no where to work on it. it's frame was decent, just pitted and some cros braces in the rear rusted, but the cab and body was trashed LOL.

crosby · 09-18-2006, 04:01 PM

a few more pics here... I got a whole hour to work on it

benoit454 · 09-18-2006, 08:23 PM

Looking good.

09-12-2006, 08:36 AM	#1
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	finally a little progress... axles near new frame Hi guys. Here are some pictures of my truck, now getting starting putting everything on my "new" frame. This is not going to be a show truck, so don't be alarmed... just want a decent, dependable driver. Maybe try and do a nice paint job, red with the maroon cloth interior, newer split bench, and the Silverado trim (chrome pieces along the sides, etc.). And, low buck (if at all possible). Not much to look at yet, but for me it's a lot of progress for the weekend. Take care! Attached Images __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

09-13-2006, 11:48 AM	#2
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame Nice progress, lol I think something may be wrong with your old frame, seeing as that it's in 2 pieces. Rust cause you to need a frame swap? or was the old one broke? or bent. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

09-13-2006, 02:09 PM	#3
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame Hi Chris, thanks for the message. The old frame was rotted behind the rear spring hangers (in front of the axle). I cut the old one up in three pieces to make it easier to move and get rid of, once I get the motor mounts, etc. off it. I am thinking of just running one gas tank, instead of the two it had. I don't see how I could use two tanks, and it's just more expense, and more to go wrong. Should be getting the front bolted up this weekend, starting on the cab. Take care! Jeff __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

09-13-2006, 02:30 PM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame nice work jeef, looking good! i have the dual tanks and i can say one nice thing is not having to stop for gas as muck. But keep it simpel and go with one. Also nice pics. ian __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-13-2006, 05:51 PM	#5
jberkeley 86 chevy k-10 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: nashua, nh Posts: 121	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame what did you use to paint the frame? i'll have to post some pictures, mine is 90% done.. anyway nice job, and more pics.. __________________

09-13-2006, 05:59 PM	#6
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame hi again. I just used some Rustoleum. I was going to use POR15, but between the cost and the dangers, I figured that would be fine. Plus the frame is all pitted anyway. Not a show truck, but it will still be a decent driver. Post some pics of your truck!! Jeff __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

09-17-2006, 08:33 PM	#7
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame Nice work Jeff, I know what you mean on the rust. I wished I could have saved my old 76, but no where to work on it. it's frame was decent, just pitted and some cros braces in the rear rusted, but the cab and body was trashed LOL. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

09-18-2006, 04:01 PM	#8
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame a few more pics here... I got a whole hour to work on it Attached Images __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

09-18-2006, 08:23 PM	#9
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: finally a little progress... axles near new frame Looking good. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454



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