BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bddcustoms · 05-19-2009, 11:51 PM

Fellas,

Are you building something other than a 1/2 ton SWB Chevy Truck? I'm in the early stages of just such a build ('69 LWB 3/4 ton C20), and I'm hell bent on keeping it true to what it is -- 8 lugs and all. I'm especially interested in the 2WD projects out there.

Post some pics and some stories!

Thanks

dan42 · 05-20-2009, 12:31 AM

Here's my '70 - someday I'll get back into working on it, a lot more that I want to do, and the paint is coming off fast (not by design). I have been spending more time getting my '67 to where I want it to be for now.

OhioDan · 05-20-2009, 04:26 AM

Here's a couple of my 70 GMC, 3/4 ton, LWB. Sure wish I could get it done.

myoldchevytruck · 05-20-2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioDan

Here's a couple of my 70 GMC, 3/4 ton, LWB. Sure wish I could get it done.

OhioDan - nice looking interior

Ace in the hole · 05-20-2009, 06:39 AM

My project, I still have some odds and ends I want to do but it's come a long way

UltraBlue71 · 05-20-2009, 09:41 AM

Sorry mines a girl, (I personally never drive male vehicles)

She had the heavy duty leaves in the back we took about 5 out of each side and I cut a coil out of the front springs, my inner farmkid loves the dana 60 and the 4 speed, but she just sat too high for a 2wd truck IMO.

Matt72blaze · 05-20-2009, 10:59 AM

not much here but it's on its way.

Sinister · 05-20-2009, 11:14 AM

Here's my work in progress.

69GMCLonghorn · 05-20-2009, 11:41 AM

Here is mine: 1 Ton Longhorn

CRAP! How the heck do you paste pictures? Help a rookie out please!!

falvarez12001 · 05-20-2009, 12:03 PM

Here my 71 Longhorn just put a new engine in it over the weekend and she runs greate. Now I just need to get the registration cleaned up

69GMCLonghorn · 05-20-2009, 12:33 PM

Ok, let's see if this works...

72BlckButy · 05-20-2009, 02:26 PM

Beautiful truck Ohio Dan!

Nice looking GMC 69GMCLonghorn!

OhioDan · 05-20-2009, 04:45 PM

Nice truck 69GMCLonghorn, that's what I wanted to do to my tailgate, but my painter wanted to get real deep into my wallet. Thanx 72BlckButy. It's took 16 years to get it to that condition. Kids, bills, emergencies.... Now, I have to take the nose off of it to align the cab. If it ain't one thing, it's another. Thank you myoldchevytruck. I believe those are Dodge buddy buckets? Bought them at the last swap meet here in Springfield. Had them recovered to match the rest of the interior.

68 50th · 05-20-2009, 04:53 PM

My 71 Cheyenne Super.
Restored by myself under two years, finished the project about a year ago.
I won a couple prices with the truck last summer.

68 50th · 05-20-2009, 04:55 PM

More pics.

68,69 K20 · 05-20-2009, 05:05 PM

68 50th, that is one sweet truck, definitely one of my favorites...

UltraBlue71 · 05-20-2009, 06:35 PM

69GMCLonghorn, I dig the white cab, I bought the paint to do mine (a whole gallon of Fleet white) but decided against it at the last minute due to time constraints, I like a white cab on these year trucks....

Shaky · 05-20-2009, 06:38 PM

Man - there are some sweet trucks in this thread.

My 67 C20. Currently torn apart for paint job. Click the link below for the build thread.

psychobilly451 · 05-20-2009, 07:12 PM

I just got this truck a few months ago. 1967 K20. it needs quite a bit, but I plan on going the rat rod 4x4 look with rivet panels etc.

UltraBlue71 · 05-21-2009, 04:40 PM

Gotta love them big girls, biguns need lovin too! Nice bunch of Heavy Chevy's
68 50th how were you putting you cab back on? Forklift and a sling? That beats the heck out of how I did it with my cab and bed
(finding 4-5 guys with good backs!!!)

69GMCLonghorn · 05-21-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 50th

More pics.

I see you are in Sweden. We were in Stockholm last September. I was really surprised at the number of classic American cars roaming around Gamla Stan. I saw an older Dodge pick up, a convertible Cadillac, a couple of 50's era Chevy's (cars)... Good to see!

68 50th · 05-21-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 68,69 K20

68 50th, that is one sweet truck, definitely one of my favorites...

Thanks you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltraBlue71

Gotta love them big girls, biguns need lovin too! Nice bunch of Heavy Chevy's
68 50th how were you putting you cab back on? Forklift and a sling? That beats the heck out of how I did it with my cab and bed
(finding 4-5 guys with good backs!!!)

Yes, I had a friend with a forklift helping me when Im put the cab back on (and all the guys could just stand there watching doing nothing

Hers some more pics. I was behind the camera.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

I see you are in Sweden. We were in Stockholm last September. I was really surprised at the number of classic American cars roaming around Gamla Stan. I saw an older Dodge pick up, a convertible Cadillac, a couple of 50's era Chevy's (cars)... Good to see!

Hope you had a nice wisit here. Yes there are actually a lot of classic American vehicles on the streets in the summer. Many people really drives them in the summer but in the winter most of them rest in the garages.

68 50th · 05-21-2009, 05:35 PM

Did the same thing with the bed.

stllookn · 05-21-2009, 09:59 PM

What...no Longhorns in this thread yet?

**special-K** · 05-22-2009, 06:00 AM

No projects here.But,i`m a diehard 8-lugger from way back.The only think I`ve had that wasn`t has been a shortbed or a K/5.The whole time I owned my K/5s I wanted 8-lugs under them,too.Real trucks have 8-lugs.I like shortbeds,but they are my car*.

*Well,my 4wds get 8-lug,too.

05-19-2009, 11:51 PM	#1
bddcustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 80	BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Fellas, Are you building something other than a 1/2 ton SWB Chevy Truck? I'm in the early stages of just such a build ('69 LWB 3/4 ton C20), and I'm hell bent on keeping it true to what it is -- 8 lugs and all. I'm especially interested in the 2WD projects out there. Post some pics and some stories! Thanks __________________ broke d!@k dog Garage 1969 C20 - Project: "Big Sexy" [http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454894] 2003 'Burban - [Big Pop's daily driver] 1969 350/350 Stingray - [as soon as the economy turns...] 1939 Chevy Roadster Pick Up - Project: "Pre-School" (searching now)

05-20-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Here's my '70 - someday I'll get back into working on it, a lot more that I want to do, and the paint is coming off fast (not by design). I have been spending more time getting my '67 to where I want it to be for now. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-20-2009, 04:26 AM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Here's a couple of my 70 GMC, 3/4 ton, LWB. Sure wish I could get it done. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 05-20-2009 at 04:27 AM.

05-20-2009, 06:39 AM	#5
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects My project, I still have some odds and ends I want to do but it's come a long way __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

05-20-2009, 09:41 AM	#6
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Sorry mines a girl, (I personally never drive male vehicles) She had the heavy duty leaves in the back we took about 5 out of each side and I cut a coil out of the front springs, my inner farmkid loves the dana 60 and the 4 speed, but she just sat too high for a 2wd truck IMO. __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB Last edited by UltraBlue71; 05-20-2009 at 09:42 AM.

05-20-2009, 10:59 AM	#7
Matt72blaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, OH Posts: 60	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects not much here but it's on its way. __________________ 1970 C20 now a K30 1986 3+3 Dually

05-20-2009, 11:14 AM	#8
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Here's my work in progress. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

05-20-2009, 11:41 AM	#9
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Here is mine: 1 Ton Longhorn CRAP! How the heck do you paste pictures? Help a rookie out please!!

05-20-2009, 12:03 PM	#10
falvarez12001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio , TX Posts: 140	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Here my 71 Longhorn just put a new engine in it over the weekend and she runs greate. Now I just need to get the registration cleaned up __________________ Why, Because it's my truck 1972 Chevy Longhorn, Dropped 4-7 1984 Chevy Shortbed custom Deluxe (Daily Driver) Last edited by falvarez12001; 08-12-2009 at 10:39 AM.

05-20-2009, 12:33 PM	#11
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Ok, let's see if this works... Attached Images

05-20-2009, 02:26 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Beautiful truck Ohio Dan! Nice looking GMC 69GMCLonghorn! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-20-2009, 04:45 PM	#13
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Nice truck 69GMCLonghorn, that's what I wanted to do to my tailgate, but my painter wanted to get real deep into my wallet. Thanx 72BlckButy. It's took 16 years to get it to that condition. Kids, bills, emergencies.... Now, I have to take the nose off of it to align the cab. If it ain't one thing, it's another. Thank you myoldchevytruck. I believe those are Dodge buddy buckets? Bought them at the last swap meet here in Springfield. Had them recovered to match the rest of the interior. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

05-20-2009, 04:53 PM	#14
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects My 71 Cheyenne Super. Restored by myself under two years, finished the project about a year ago. I won a couple prices with the truck last summer. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-20-2009, 04:55 PM	#15
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects More pics. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-20-2009, 05:05 PM	#16
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects 68 50th, that is one sweet truck, definitely one of my favorites... __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin



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05-20-2009, 06:35 PM	#17
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects 69GMCLonghorn, I dig the white cab, I bought the paint to do mine (a whole gallon of Fleet white) but decided against it at the last minute due to time constraints, I like a white cab on these year trucks.... __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

05-20-2009, 06:38 PM	#18
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Man - there are some sweet trucks in this thread. My 67 C20. Currently torn apart for paint job. Click the link below for the build thread. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

05-20-2009, 07:12 PM	#19
psychobilly451 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Poughkeepsie NY Posts: 63	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects I just got this truck a few months ago. 1967 K20. it needs quite a bit, but I plan on going the rat rod 4x4 look with rivet panels etc. __________________ 1967 K20 Stepside Longbed 250-6 sm420

05-21-2009, 04:40 PM	#20
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Gotta love them big girls, biguns need lovin too! Nice bunch of Heavy Chevy's 68 50th how were you putting you cab back on? Forklift and a sling? That beats the heck out of how I did it with my cab and bed (finding 4-5 guys with good backs!!!) __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB Last edited by UltraBlue71; 05-21-2009 at 04:44 PM.

05-21-2009, 05:35 PM	#23
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects Did the same thing with the bed. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-21-2009, 09:59 PM	#24
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects What...no Longhorns in this thread yet? Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-22-2009, 06:00 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: BIG BOYS -- Let's See Some 3/4 Ton & 1 ton Projects No projects here.But,i`m a diehard 8-lugger from way back.The only think I`ve had that wasn`t has been a shortbed or a K/5.The whole time I owned my K/5s I wanted 8-lugs under them,too.Real trucks have 8-lugs.I like shortbeds,but they are my car. Well,my 4wds get 8-lug,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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