Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1966ponyguy · 03-06-2008, 01:10 AM

Just started a new project with my step son, it's a 1968 C10 lwb. Nice clean truck, and he has plenty of ideas for it. I've got a fairly well equiped shop and lots of experience with hot rods. Enough of that, now with the questions:

We are getting ready to pull the cab, just a general ideal of how much the cab weights (stripped).

Also, he likes the custom grille that goes all the way across the front of the truck and hides the headlights behind the grille. Any info on these would be great.

Thanks in advance

Longhorn Man · 03-06-2008, 01:40 AM

the cab with nothing but front and back glass should be 500 pounds or so...the firewall is the bulk of that weight. 2 healthy guys can carry one around and set it down easily... but I don't recomend it.

gcburdic · 03-06-2008, 01:48 AM

Hello,

First....Welcome to the forum from NC....

Not sure how much the cab weighs, but you might want to take a look at this handy little jig (see thread)....I think it took me like 4 guys and a case of beer to get mine off!!!....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219353

Not sure on the grill either, but maybe try some of the board vendors...I'm still new here too....they are very knowledgable and helpful too...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php

Good luck and post some pics of the project when you get a chance!!!

Have fun!!!

68stepdon · 03-06-2008, 04:20 AM

Welcome from the other side of the lake.

retselgerg · 03-06-2008, 05:46 AM

Gotta love those father son projects

jj_adams319 · 03-06-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1966ponyguy

Also, he likes the custom grille that goes all the way across the front of the truck and hides the headlights behind the grille. Any info on these would be great.

Phantom grille

1966ponyguy · 03-07-2008, 01:27 AM

Thanks for the info, I have found several things from the FAQ section that we are planning. I'm not going to try to man lift the cab, have already picked up the metal to make one of the handy cherry picker mods shown in the forums. I have a son and daughter of my own, neither one of them showed any interest in cars / trucks, so when my step son wanted to build his first project, I jumped on it. Somewhere down the road he will thank me, plus it will keep a few more from the crusher.

Cyclone44 · 03-07-2008, 04:15 AM

I think longhorn man is right....I would say 500lbs is close just with the cab and glass...

03-06-2008, 01:10 AM	#1
1966ponyguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Monticello, KY Posts: 26	Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) Just started a new project with my step son, it's a 1968 C10 lwb. Nice clean truck, and he has plenty of ideas for it. I've got a fairly well equiped shop and lots of experience with hot rods. Enough of that, now with the questions: We are getting ready to pull the cab, just a general ideal of how much the cab weights (stripped). Also, he likes the custom grille that goes all the way across the front of the truck and hides the headlights behind the grille. Any info on these would be great. Thanks in advance

03-06-2008, 01:40 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) the cab with nothing but front and back glass should be 500 pounds or so...the firewall is the bulk of that weight. 2 healthy guys can carry one around and set it down easily... but I don't recomend it.

03-06-2008, 01:48 AM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) Hello, First....Welcome to the forum from NC.... Not sure how much the cab weighs, but you might want to take a look at this handy little jig (see thread)....I think it took me like 4 guys and a case of beer to get mine off!!!.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219353 Not sure on the grill either, but maybe try some of the board vendors...I'm still new here too....they are very knowledgable and helpful too... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php Good luck and post some pics of the project when you get a chance!!! Have fun!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-06-2008, 04:20 AM	#4
68stepdon four eyes are better than two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Russell Springs, Ky Posts: 46	Re: Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) Welcome from the other side of the lake.

03-06-2008, 05:46 AM	#5
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) Gotta love those father son projects __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno Last edited by retselgerg; 03-06-2008 at 05:47 AM.

03-07-2008, 01:27 AM	#7
1966ponyguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Monticello, KY Posts: 26	Re: Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) Thanks for the info, I have found several things from the FAQ section that we are planning. I'm not going to try to man lift the cab, have already picked up the metal to make one of the handy cherry picker mods shown in the forums. I have a son and daughter of my own, neither one of them showed any interest in cars / trucks, so when my step son wanted to build his first project, I jumped on it. Somewhere down the road he will thank me, plus it will keep a few more from the crusher.

03-07-2008, 04:15 AM	#8
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Newbie with a few questions (easy ones) I think longhorn man is right....I would say 500lbs is close just with the cab and glass...



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