Old Navy Truck - Project Begins - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VinceY · 09-07-2008, 10:56 PM

Just got an Old Navy Truck last week. I read someone else's review of the body work and I agree that these trucks were done on a budget for display. My truck will not be getting done as a show truck so that is not really a problem. I am planning a flat paint, rougher rat rod look. Anyway, here's a couple of pictures. The truck went from the "straight out of the store look" to the pile of parts in about 3 hours yesterday. It was just a shell so teardown went easy.

Hoping to do a 3" chop and extended cab. 19GMC63 did some work in photoshop so I could get a preview.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305539

sgtusmc · 09-07-2008, 11:05 PM

looks like a really good start. I've read that most if not all the old navy trucks had new chrome. I'm finally able to go into those stores again. I couldn't stand to see those trucks as clothes racks.

CAL 58 GMC · 09-07-2008, 11:24 PM

Looks like a cool project!! Keep us up to date and keep thoughs pics coming.

Chevrolet4x4s · 09-08-2008, 12:06 AM

I tried to buy one a few years ago, wasnt for sale at the time

. It would be cool to leave it as an old navy truck if it aint gonna have shiney paint.

Shane

VinceY · 09-08-2008, 09:50 AM

[QUOTE=sgtusmc;2880894]I've read that most if not all the old navy trucks had new chrome. [QUOTE]

The new chrome was the deciding factor. I basically got the truck for the same price that I would have paid to buy all the new chrome (2 bumpers, badges, grill, hubcaps and headlight rings), front/back windows and rubbers.
The frame is garbage as among other things, they took the engine out with a cutting torch. I will be putting it on a newer style frame so that is not a set back. Updates will follow probably after snow flies.

orgalmeister · 09-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Looks like a fun project. Let us know what is under that "Old Navy" paint. Curious to see what shape these trucks are in.

tobins 52 gmc · 09-08-2008, 07:55 PM

Was at a Auto flee market this past weekend ,in Barrie ONT Canada ,and a guy had two one 51 and a 52 .He was a little over priced at 5500. each ,with no drive train and lots of rust .I think they sprayed Tremclad on then with a gun .Just tought it was funny that i seen two on the weeekend .Anywayes Man the best of luck and maybe we will talk some more ,Thanks Robert

thirdstreettito · 09-08-2008, 08:38 PM

Nice project! If ya don't mind. How much did you get it for and how did you get it?

VinceY · 09-08-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Nice project! If ya don't mind. How much did you get it for and how did you get it?

I paid $1550.00 and a couple hundred dollars in gas to drive to pick it up. The gas money doesn't really count as that is all part of the adventure. I took a flat deck on vacation behind my 72 Blazer and came back home with the truck. You want to get the feeling that everyone on the highway is watching you, try pulling that truck back behind an old blazer with no top on it.

The previous owner had about a half dozen of them and put one of them on ebay. I did not win the ebay auction. $3300.00 was more than I wanted to pay for a shell. However, I was able to convince him to sell me one of the others.

At the end of the day it looks better than it really is but that was the whole purpose behind Old Navy using them. There are a few homemade patches and filler in a couple places but since I am planning a rougher finish I am not too worried. For $1550.00 and a few hours of driving I still think it was well worth it.

There have been a lot of them on ebay in lots of areas. I heard from the seller that there were around 250 of them.

mr48chev · 09-09-2008, 12:08 AM

If you got it for the price of the chrome you didn't get hurt. I sure hate that ratrod truck term though even if my truck qualifies at the momement. I'll be glad when that fad dies out and people start taking some care in building their low buck rigs again.

Atomsplitter · 09-09-2008, 12:10 PM

I'm with you Mr48, I prefer to describe mine as a "Resto-Mod" because everything works including the parking brakes, turn signals, electric wipers, etc.

slimneverdies · 09-09-2008, 03:28 PM

I just bought the same truck a week ago for $800. I think they're worth at least $1500 considering that every chrome part is new. The one I bought has pretty decent steel underneath the Battleship Blue paint and glaze. I took an orbital sander with 80 grit and went straight to the metal with a few passes. Im only using this truck for a parts truck for my 53 GMC and it seems thats all you can use them for since they have no #'s or a title. Considering the cost of fenders, and chrome parts I think I came out way ahead. Just the four fenders and shipping would had cost me $2000.

The frame is not useable, the rearend is empty, there are no components for a drivetrain, and they even have bogus hubs holding each wheel on with 2 bolts. This truck is so stripped that I push it around with one hand in the yard with my friend sitting in it steering.

Call it what you want but im going for a ratrod look with all up to date components including AC

09-07-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	Old Navy Truck - Project Begins Just got an Old Navy Truck last week. I read someone else's review of the body work and I agree that these trucks were done on a budget for display. My truck will not be getting done as a show truck so that is not really a problem. I am planning a flat paint, rougher rat rod look. Anyway, here's a couple of pictures. The truck went from the "straight out of the store look" to the pile of parts in about 3 hours yesterday. It was just a shell so teardown went easy. Hoping to do a 3" chop and extended cab. 19GMC63 did some work in photoshop so I could get a preview. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305539 Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

09-07-2008, 11:05 PM	#2
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins looks like a really good start. I've read that most if not all the old navy trucks had new chrome. I'm finally able to go into those stores again. I couldn't stand to see those trucks as clothes racks.

09-07-2008, 11:24 PM	#3
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins Looks like a cool project!! Keep us up to date and keep thoughs pics coming. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 09-08-2008 at 10:39 AM.

09-08-2008, 12:06 AM	#4
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins I tried to buy one a few years ago, wasnt for sale at the time. It would be cool to leave it as an old navy truck if it aint gonna have shiney paint. Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

09-08-2008, 09:50 AM	#5
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins [QUOTE=sgtusmc;2880894]I've read that most if not all the old navy trucks had new chrome. [QUOTE] The new chrome was the deciding factor. I basically got the truck for the same price that I would have paid to buy all the new chrome (2 bumpers, badges, grill, hubcaps and headlight rings), front/back windows and rubbers. The frame is garbage as among other things, they took the engine out with a cutting torch. I will be putting it on a newer style frame so that is not a set back. Updates will follow probably after snow flies. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

09-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#6
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins Looks like a fun project. Let us know what is under that "Old Navy" paint. Curious to see what shape these trucks are in. __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

09-08-2008, 07:55 PM	#7
tobins 52 gmc tobins 52 gmc Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Holland landing ,ont, Can Posts: 193	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins Was at a Auto flee market this past weekend ,in Barrie ONT Canada ,and a guy had two one 51 and a 52 .He was a little over priced at 5500. each ,with no drive train and lots of rust .I think they sprayed Tremclad on then with a gun .Just tought it was funny that i seen two on the weeekend .Anywayes Man the best of luck and maybe we will talk some more ,Thanks Robert

09-08-2008, 08:38 PM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins Nice project! If ya don't mind. How much did you get it for and how did you get it? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-09-2008, 12:08 AM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,411	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins If you got it for the price of the chrome you didn't get hurt. I sure hate that ratrod truck term though even if my truck qualifies at the momement. I'll be glad when that fad dies out and people start taking some care in building their low buck rigs again.

09-09-2008, 12:10 PM	#11
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins I'm with you Mr48, I prefer to describe mine as a "Resto-Mod" because everything works including the parking brakes, turn signals, electric wipers, etc.

09-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#12
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Old Navy Truck - Project Begins I just bought the same truck a week ago for $800. I think they're worth at least $1500 considering that every chrome part is new. The one I bought has pretty decent steel underneath the Battleship Blue paint and glaze. I took an orbital sander with 80 grit and went straight to the metal with a few passes. Im only using this truck for a parts truck for my 53 GMC and it seems thats all you can use them for since they have no #'s or a title. Considering the cost of fenders, and chrome parts I think I came out way ahead. Just the four fenders and shipping would had cost me $2000. The frame is not useable, the rearend is empty, there are no components for a drivetrain, and they even have bogus hubs holding each wheel on with 2 bolts. This truck is so stripped that I push it around with one hand in the yard with my friend sitting in it steering. Call it what you want but im going for a ratrod look with all up to date components including AC Attached Images __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American



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