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**oldiron** · 05-15-2003, 11:33 PM

I have been busy working on the 68 the last week putting on the flatbed. Have a couple of pictures to share.

**oldiron** · 05-15-2003, 11:35 PM

#2.

**oldiron** · 05-15-2003, 11:36 PM

#3.

**oldiron** · 05-15-2003, 11:39 PM

#4.

**oldiron** · 05-15-2003, 11:41 PM

#5 the last one for now.

Rod · 05-15-2003, 11:48 PM

Is that an electric motor driven hydraulic pump set up? Looks good...

1969 GMC · 05-16-2003, 01:17 AM

lookin good...i have always liked the look of heavier duty trucks like that. plus the 67/68 grille is the best IMO.

rockguy · 05-16-2003, 06:38 AM

Oldiron,
I am in the process of doing the same thing mounting a flatbed with a dump. Is the box frame you used to even out the hump in the factory frame home made or did it come with your hoist kit. If you made it coud you give me dimensions? Also did you have to install heavier leafs ? By the way your truck looks great

griesel72 · 05-16-2003, 08:35 AM

looks good, gotta love one of our trucks that is going to be doing the job out there

doug72 · 05-16-2003, 08:56 AM

Is that a longhorn frame. I have one that I was thinking of doing something simular. Either a flatbed dump or a wrecker. Wrecker bed for a long horn might be hard to find though. Probably take a lot of modification. Nice truck you have there.

Doug

**Yukon Jack** · 05-16-2003, 09:06 AM

If you can, post a pic with the bed down also. Looks great. That's gonna be very handy.

barn9 · 05-16-2003, 12:34 PM

I like it! Nice job on a good lookin' truck! Man would it be handy to have one of those.

**Joesjunk** · 05-16-2003, 12:42 PM

Looks great!!

dubie · 05-16-2003, 02:12 PM

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Looks great!!

I'll drink to that

JHickson6 · 05-16-2003, 03:08 PM

Hey i like that! How long is the deck on it? oh and did you steal my gas cap? :P

brad2 · 05-16-2003, 09:39 PM

Now thats a TRUCK. I'm envious.

*racedvl* · 05-16-2003, 10:10 PM

Oh man, I dig it!!! Sharp looking workhorse ya got there!

stllookn · 05-16-2003, 10:28 PM

Alright! Who got that stinking mud all over the back of the cab???? I not messing around here mister!!!! If you can't take better care of my old truck...you got sum splainin to do!!! Seriously...looks great and those Flowmasters really make it sound great! I can't wait to see it at the meet tomorrow! Family photos on the flatbed!

**oldiron** · 05-16-2003, 11:57 PM

Sorry for taking so long to answer all of your questions I have been working on building side racks and installing an under the bed tool storage box.
The truck is a 157 inch wheel base 327cu in with a 2 bbl. and a 4 speed trans. The leaf springs are stock.
The filler plate from the rear axle to the cab was made from 12 inch wide L angle. I will try and get some better pictures of it. And was bolted to the frame with six grade 8 3/4 inch bolts on each side.
The bed measures out 8 feet wide and 12 feet long with a 3 foot high head ache rack in front.
Hopefully I will have some more pictures developed by next week.
Thanks for all of the comments and questions.
Dennis

05-15-2003, 11:33 PM	#1
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Installing my flatbed I have been busy working on the 68 the last week putting on the flatbed. Have a couple of pictures to share. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-15-2003, 11:48 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Is that an electric motor driven hydraulic pump set up? Looks good... __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-16-2003, 01:17 AM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	lookin good...i have always liked the look of heavier duty trucks like that. plus the 67/68 grille is the best IMO. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

05-16-2003, 06:38 AM	#8
rockguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crystal Beach Florida Posts: 76	flatbed Oldiron, I am in the process of doing the same thing mounting a flatbed with a dump. Is the box frame you used to even out the hump in the factory frame home made or did it come with your hoist kit. If you made it coud you give me dimensions? Also did you have to install heavier leafs ? By the way your truck looks great

05-16-2003, 08:35 AM	#9
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	looks good, gotta love one of our trucks that is going to be doing the job out there __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-15-2003, 11:35 PM	#2
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	#2. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-15-2003, 11:36 PM	#3
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	#3. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-15-2003, 11:39 PM	#4
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	#4. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-15-2003, 11:41 PM	#5
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	#5 the last one for now. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-16-2003, 08:56 AM	#10
doug72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Plano, Tx Posts: 59	Is that a longhorn frame. I have one that I was thinking of doing something simular. Either a flatbed dump or a wrecker. Wrecker bed for a long horn might be hard to find though. Probably take a lot of modification. Nice truck you have there. Doug

05-16-2003, 09:06 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	If you can, post a pic with the bed down also. Looks great. That's gonna be very handy. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-16-2003, 12:34 PM	#12
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I like it! Nice job on a good lookin' truck! Man would it be handy to have one of those. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-16-2003, 12:42 PM	#13
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05-16-2003, 03:08 PM	#15
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05-16-2003, 09:39 PM	#16
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05-16-2003, 10:10 PM	#17
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Oh man, I dig it!!! Sharp looking workhorse ya got there!

05-16-2003, 10:28 PM	#18
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Alright! Who got that stinking mud all over the back of the cab???? I not messing around here mister!!!! If you can't take better care of my old truck...you got sum splainin to do!!! Seriously...looks great and those Flowmasters really make it sound great! I can't wait to see it at the meet tomorrow! Family photos on the flatbed! __________________ '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)

05-16-2003, 11:57 PM	#19
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Sorry for taking so long to answer all of your questions I have been working on building side racks and installing an under the bed tool storage box. The truck is a 157 inch wheel base 327cu in with a 2 bbl. and a 4 speed trans. The leaf springs are stock. The filler plate from the rear axle to the cab was made from 12 inch wide L angle. I will try and get some better pictures of it. And was bolted to the frame with six grade 8 3/4 inch bolts on each side. The bed measures out 8 feet wide and 12 feet long with a 3 foot high head ache rack in front. Hopefully I will have some more pictures developed by next week. Thanks for all of the comments and questions. Dennis __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

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